Musician for the Defense Music

The Defense Music (Fömus) is the Swedish Armed Forces unit responsible for military music. The unit is organizationally placed within the Life Guards. The main task is state ceremonies with music during national holidays, the opening of the Parliament, state visits, royal audiences, changing of the guard with a guard parade, and participation in higher command and unit activities within the Armed Forces. Additionally, a wide range of concert activities is offered, primarily during the winter months.

The full-time employed bands of the Defense Music are the Army Band, the Life Guards' Cavalry Band, and the Navy Band. The Defense Music also has functional responsibility for the 25 Home Guard bands, from Boden in the north to Ystad in the south.

The Army Band is a band for parade and ceremonial activities as well as a symphonic wind orchestra for concert activities in various genres and with varying focus. The band, consisting of 53 musicians, is based in Häggvik, Sollentuna. Collaboration occurs with the other bands.

Main Responsibilities

• Marching performances in ceremonies, parades, and figurative displays
• Participate in concerts with orchestras and ensembles
• Participate in recording sessions and live performances
• Other tasks that may promote the band's activities, such as participating in work and project groups within the Defense Music

Working Conditions

• The work takes place at various locations with irregular working hours and in varying conditions and environments, both indoors and outdoors, in Sweden and abroad
• Performances are conducted in uniform

Qualifications

• Music education at university level or equivalent competence
• Very good physical condition for marching performances

Meritorious

• Completed military service/basic military training
• Driving license B

Personal Qualities

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. We are looking for a self-driven and responsible person. You are organized, attentive, and reliable with a flexible and solution-oriented mindset. You are a team player who finds it easy to collaborate with others. An important part of the role is to be a worthy representative of Sweden and the Armed Forces.

Audition

An audition will take place, and the date will be published in this advertisement shortly.

Required Pieces:

• Ralph Vaughan-Williams Tuba Concerto, Movement 1
• Blazhevich Solo Etude for Tuba and Piano

About the Position:

This advertisement concerns a permanent position with a six-month probationary period. Start date by agreement.

Individual salary setting applies. Applicants must be Swedish citizens. A passed security clearance with a background check is a requirement for employment.

Employees within the Armed Forces are offered three hours of physical training per week during working hours. Good training opportunities are available in and around the band's facilities in Sollentuna.

Your application should be made via the recruitment tool Reachmee, including a CV and a personal letter explaining why you are suitable for this position by July 31, 2025.

For inquiries about the position, contact:

Erik Widegren, Bandmaster Army Band, 070-208 95 79 [email protected]

Kristian Möller, Concertmaster, 070-818 88 00 [email protected]

Union Representatives

SEKO: Lise-Lotte Larsson
SACO: Per Textorius
OFR/O: Sven Lundberg
OFR/S: Örjan Jansson

All can be reached via the switchboard: 08-788 75 00

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Life Guards is one of the largest units in the Armed Forces with roots dating back to 1521. We train tomorrow's soldiers, as well as military police and personnel for international missions. We guard the royal palaces, have security and ground combat units. We are also responsible for preserving and developing the Swedish military music tradition. Our headquarters is in Kungsängen outside Stockholm, but we are also located in Sollentuna, central Stockholm, Uppsala, Gothenburg, and Karlskrona.

Within the Armed Forces, there is a strong value foundation based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. Security clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also includes an obligation to be placed in wartime. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To the application for employment, a CV and personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.