Air Force Musicians are employed to perform in one of two bands providing music for Air Force ceremonial occasions, parades, guards of honour, funerals etc. The bands are located at Windsor, NSW (RAAF Air Command Band) and Laverton, VIC (RAAF Central Band).

Musicians also assist in promoting the image of the Air Force throughout Australia and overseas by performing a variety of music (including pop, jazz, swing and rock and roll) to audiences ranging from school children through to pensioners.

Musicians are required to perform in a marching band, concert band and various smaller ensembles depending on their individual abilities.

Band repertoire includes marches, contemporary works for band, classical transcriptions, popular arrangements and selections (Top 40, jazz, swing, rock and roll etc.).

Air Force Musicians must be prepared to perform in operational, peace keeping, etc. environments in support of Australian Defence Force troop morale initiatives. This requirement dictates a need for all musicians to be trained to an acceptable level of combat readiness.

The following instruments/vocalists comprise an Air Force Band:

Flute/Piccolo, Oboe (including Cor Anglais), Clarinet, (including Bass Clarinet), Bassoon, Saxophones, (Alto, Tenor, Baritone), French Horns, Trumpet/Cornet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion (tuned and un-tuned), Bass Guitar, Piano/Synth (for popular music), male and female vocalists (for popular music). Vocalists, guitarists and keyboard musicians will need to also perform, to an acceptable standard, on an instrument suitable for marching band commitments (it is advised that this requirement be discussed during initial interviews and further advice sought from Director of Music - Air Force, if required, on (03) 9256 2349).

Further information is available from the Air Force Central Band and Air Command Band websites.