Music in the Military: Do any branches have choirs?

Hello! I was curious about music programs within the military. Specifically, do any branches of the U.S military have choirs? I love singing and the idea of combining this with military service is appealing to me. Any insights would be appreciated!

Absolutely, there are several musical opportunities, including choirs, in the military! Each branch of the military generally has its own band, which can include vocal components.One well-known example is the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters, which is the official chorus of the United States Navy. They perform a variety of music ranging from traditional choral music to opera, and Broadway to contemporary and patriotic songs.The U.S. Army also has The Soldiers' Chorus, which is part of the U.S. Army Field Band. They perform a diverse range of music, which includes everything from pop standards to opera and patriotic tunes.

The Air Force has The Singing Sergeants, which is the official chorus of the U.S. Air Force. The chorus group includes both male and female active duty military personnel.

That being said, these ensembles are highly competitive and often require auditions to join. It's usually necessary to enlist and go through basic training before you can join one of these ensembles. And even after that, you might have additional musical duties, like playing an instrument or assisting with military ceremonies, in addition to singing.

Each of these groups not only performs at their respective military branch events, but also for public concerts and on national tours. It can be a wonderful way to blend your love of music with service to your country!