I want to be an army musician but I’m not that physical, not amazing at music theory I’m worried I won’t be good enough.

Good Afternoon - I've listed some information on joining the Army as a Musician Soldier. The entry standards in terms of physical fitness are the lowest of all jobs within the Army. Here is a snapshot;

Entry requirements
Age: From 16 years & 6 months to 36 years & 11 months

Qualifications:

You must already play a musical instrument to a high standard and are required to pass an audition, which includes:
Two contrasting pieces
Technical exercises
Sight reading and aural perception assessment
A general musicianship assessment (inc Musical Theory assessment) Interview

All standard Army entrance requirements

Basic physical fitness assessment:
Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
MSFT (beep test) level 4.2

Training for the role
Step 1
Your initial military training teaches you how to be a soldier, covering everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle.

If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do a 23-week basic military training course at Harrogate.

If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the regular 14-week adult basic training.

Step 2
In some circumstances, you may join as a lateral entry candidate. This follows a similar recruiting process as a standard RCAM applicant, however, instead of attending an audition, you will have an initial interview with the Principal Director of Music (Army) and attend the one-week Bandmasters selection course.

If successful, you'll then go on to standard-entry soldier assessment then attend Reserve training. After successfully completing these modules you will then enter your trade training.

Qualifications you could get after training
Once you’ve joined, you can gain qualifications in performance, conducting and more.

Subsidised Bachelors / Masters degrees.

Performance and musical direction diplomas from the Associated Board Royal Schools of Music.

BTEC Level 2 Qualification in Music.

Pay & benefits
Earn £18,687 a year during training. When you have completed 26 weeks' service or finished basic trade training – whichever comes first – your pay will rise to between 23,496 and £27,227. On completion of initial trade training you will earn £27,227.

Bursary for Music Students.

For a 4 year commitment to British Army Music, we are offering a bursary of up to £9,250 per year for up to a 3 year period to offset tuition fees during your studies. You must be studying a Bachelors or Master's degree in Music Performance at a British university or conservatoire. Alongside your studies, you will be encouraged to attend frequent Army band events throughout the year.