Moms of Navy Musicians

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Comment by Susie-Mom of BlackGryphon on October 19, 2009 at 12:10pm

Hi Tiffany. My son is a vocalist at the school of music. He has been in the Navy for a year and at the school of music for two months. What kind of music do you like to sing? Do you play any instruments? Gabe did not have much instrumental experience before entering the school, but last week he was able to accompany himself on the keyboard while singing MJ's "You Are Not Alone"! He heard a lot about how tough the theory and ear training classes are, but he is doing well and says if you take it seriously and study it isn't bad. Do you have an audition set up?

Comment by Tiff_O (FC wife) on October 17, 2009 at 2:23am

Hey ladies! I'm wondering if any of you have daughters or sons in the music program that are singers. I am an aspiring musician and am starting to train to audition for the music program for the Navy *haven't done boot camp yet* and am looking for some words of encouragement.

Comment by Kathy C., Danielle's Mom on October 15, 2009 at 2:10pm

Danielle loves it in Japan. A few times she has been a little homesick, but she'll be here for Christmas! Can't wait to see her. When she first went to the School of Music, she thought she was going to the band in Jacksonville, FL but she ended up auditioning for the Seventh Fleet Band. It's quite an experience for her.

Comment by Susie-Mom of BlackGryphon on October 15, 2009 at 1:33pm

Thanks for the welcome, Kathy! Gabe was told he might go to the 7th fleet band, but now he is being told they might need him in the Mid South band, so we are just waiting to see what his orders will be. His scheduled graduation is in February. Either way we will be happy...for him if he gets to travel, for us if he gets mid south, since it is really close to us!
How exciting for your daughter that she gets to see all those awesome places! Is she loving that? If Gabe does go to Japan, we will definitely visit as I've always wanted to visit the far east.

Comment by Kathy C., Danielle's Mom on October 14, 2009 at 4:57pm

Hi Susie, welcome to the musicians group. My daughter has been in just over a year as well and was at the School of Music from Oct 2008-April 2009. She enjoyed it there. Currently she is based in Yokosuka, Japan and plays flute, piccolo and saxophone. Right now her band is out with the USS Blue Ridge (they tour with them a few times a year) I'm waiting to hear how her last few days have been like in Cairns, Australia. She was in Sydney last week and before that in New Caledonia. I've been working on my geography!

Comment by Susie-Mom of BlackGryphon on October 14, 2009 at 2:52pm

Hi everyone. My sailor just recently entered Navy School of Music. He was originally in the SEAL program but had an injury that caused him trouble, though he still talks about going back when he can (in two years). From there he was going to be a GM but then was given the opportunity to audition for vocalist/entertainer. He began music school the first of September. He celebrated his first anniversary with the Navy on October 8. I'm looking forward to getting to know you guys as a new Navy MU mom!

Comment by tiger102774 on September 28, 2009 at 10:46pm

My daughter took the ASBABS today. Physicals are tomorrow. She plays many instruments, but wants to major in the trumpet or clarinet. She doesn't know when her audition is yet for the band. Can any one give me some info on the Navy band? How many people are in each band? How many bands are there?

Comment by Kathy C., Danielle's Mom on September 26, 2009 at 8:21pm

The 900 division is not just for band - he could be singing, choir and drill (with flags and guns) Being in the 900 division means that he will participate in the two PIR's before his own and participate at his own. It's pretty cool to see and they usually wear gold colored ascot with their uniform during PIR.

Comment by omega-mom-ship#6div952 on September 26, 2009 at 2:55pm

? If my son is in the 952 on ship 6 but the only thing he can play is the piano.. Why is he part of that div.?

Comment by Dianne on September 19, 2009 at 8:30pm

The first real letter comes between week three and four. Phone calls only are allowed when they earn them. If they have a nice RDC you might hear from them twice before graduation. In our case we didn't hear from him until his division passed the final exam and we were already in Chicago for gradation the next day. This will be the longest 8 weeks of your life. It's hard, but we all make it through some how and then when they go to A school they can call daily if they want. Any time you have questions, just ask!!

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