Defense Music is the Swedish Armed Forces' function for Swedish military music. Defense Music will celebrate its 500th anniversary in 2026 and has played a significant role in the Armed Forces and Swedish musical life throughout the centuries.
The Armed Forces has 28 music corps consisting of Defense Music's permanent music corps: the Army Music Corps, the Life Guard Dragon Music Corps, the Navy Music Corps, and the Home Guard's 25 music corps. The Armed Forces Field Artists' wartime organization is part of Defense Music. The contract music corps, the Air Force Music Corps and the Gotland Music Corps, are engaged continuously for musical assignments.
Each year, Defense Music carries out over 1,300 musical assignments through participation in state ceremonies, unit performances, public concerts, and tours—nationally and internationally, primarily within the alliance.
Army Music Corps
The Army Music Corps is a music corps for parade and ceremonial activities as well as a symphonic wind orchestra for concert activities in various genres and with varying focus. The corps, which consists of 53 musicians, is stationed in Häggvik in Sollentuna. Collaboration occurs with the other music corps.
Main Job Duties
Marching performances in ceremonies, parades, and figurative demonstrations
Participate in concerts in orchestras and ensembles
Participate in recordings and live broadcasts
Other job duties may include activities that promote the music corps' operations, such as participating in work and project groups within Defense Music.
Working Conditions
Work takes place at multiple locations with irregular working hours and in varying conditions and environments, both indoors and outdoors, in Sweden and abroad.
Performances are conducted in uniform.
Qualifications
Music education from a university or equivalent competence
Very good physical condition for marching performances
Meritorious
Completed military service/basic military training
Category B driver's license
Personal Qualities
Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. We are looking for a self-driven and responsible person. You are organized, attentive, and reliable with a flexible and solution-oriented mindset. You are a team player who works well with others. An important part of the role is to be a worthy representative of Sweden and the Armed Forces.
Employment
This announcement concerns a permanent position with a six-month probationary period. Start date by agreement.
Individual salary determination is applied. Applicants must be Swedish citizens. Approved security clearance with background check is a requirement for employment.
Employees within the Armed Forces are offered three hours of physical training per week during working hours. Good training facilities are available in and around the music corps' premises in Sollentuna.
Application
Your application is made via the recruitment tool Reachmee containing a CV and a personal letter where you explain why you are suited for this position no later than September 14, 2026.
Auditions will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2026.
Mandatory piece: Joseph Horovitz Euphonium Concerto movements 1 & 2
For information about the position, contact:
Erik Widegren, Chief of the Army Music Corps, 070-208 95 79 [email protected]
Caroline Svensson, Deputy Chief of the Army Music Corps, 070-311 02 27 [email protected]
Kristan Möller, Concert Master, 070-818 88 00 [email protected]
Trade Union Representatives (Reach via Armed Forces switchboard 08-584 540 00)
SEKO: Lise-Lotte Larsson
SACO: Per Textorius
OFR/O: Sven Lundberg
OFR/S: Örjan Jansson
Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces website.
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Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:
The Life Guard is one of the Armed Forces' largest units with a history dating back to 1521. We train tomorrow's soldiers, as well as military police and personnel who will conduct international operations. We guard the royal palaces, we have security and ground combat units. We are also responsible for preserving and developing Swedish military music tradition. Our headquarters are in Kungsängen outside Stockholm, but we are also located in Sollentuna, central Stockholm, Uppsala, Gothenburg, and Karlskrona.
Within the Armed Forces, there is a strong value foundation based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and good balance between work and personal life.
Employment with us involves placement in a security classification. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. Security clearance with background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed for wartime service. Employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position.
With your application, a CV and personal letter must be attached. If you advance in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.
Contact from external recruitment companies and sales persons is not welcome.Defense Music is the Swedish Armed Forces' function for Swedish military music. Defense Music will celebrate its 500th anniversary in 2026 and has played a significant role in the Armed Forces and Swedish musical life throughout the centuries.
The Armed Forces has 28 music corps consisting of Defense Music's permanent music corps: the Army Music Corps, the Life Guard Dragon Music Corps, the Navy Music Corps, and the Home Guard's 25 music corps. The Armed Forces Field Artists' wartime organization is part of Defense Music. The contract music corps, the Air Force Music Corps and the Gotland…