Music Trade

The Music Trade consists of 3 Trade Groups, of which the listed subject material is conducted over three summers training periods. The Music Trade Groups are as follows:

Music Trade Group I

Aim: The Music Trade Group I course is designed to provide basic skills for Sea Cadets in music training.

Length: 3 weeks

Prerequisites:

• completed Phase II from LHQ Training
• completed a General Training Course
• recommended by his/her Commanding Officer
• have your parent/guardian’s permission

Qualifications:

• Music Trade Group I Qualification
• Minimum of Music Level Basic
• eligible to attend the Music Trade Group II Course

Music Trade Group II

Aim: The Music Trade Group I course is designed to provide intermediate skills for Sea Cadets in music training.

Length: 6 weeks

Prerequisites:

• completed Phase III from LHQ Training
• completed a Music Trade Group I Course
• recommended by his/her Commanding Officer
• have your parent/guardian’s permission

Qualifications:

• Music Trade Group II Qualification
• Minimum of Music Level Two
• St John’s Emergency First Aid Qualification
• eligible to attend the Music Trade Group III Course

Music Trade Group III

Aim: The Music Trade Group I course is designed to provide advanced skills for Sea Cadets in music training.

Length: 6 weeks

Prerequisites:

• completed Phase IV from LHQ Training
• completed a Music Trade Group II Course
• recommended by his/her Commanding Officer
• have your parent/guardian’s permission

Qualifications:

• Music Trade Group III Qualification
• Minimum of Music Level Three
• St John’s Standard First Aid Qualification
• Eligible to apply for a Staff Cadet position at a Summer Training Centre or a Specialty Trade Course

Subject Material for all 3 Trade Groups

• Band
• Music Level Basic
• Music Levels 1 to 3
• Instrument Maintenance
• Technique
• Intonation
• Ear Testing
• Sight Reading
• Music Theory
• Band Drill
• Ensemble
• Conducting
• Sports Periods
• First Aid Training
• Instructional Technique Training
• Leadership Training