The Singapore National Cadet Corps (NCC) Command Band is a full-fledged ceremonial band dedicated to serve the Nation, Corps and School. 2019 saw the Command Band's participation in the Singapore Armed Forces Basic Military Training Centre Graduation Parade held in June. We also hosted the Music Programme of Brigidine College St. Ives in Swiss Cottage, and had an afternoon of learning, interacting and performing for each other. Another highlight was our attendance at the Singapore Youth Festival Celebrations in the Community held at Our Tampines Hub. In addition to performing, our cadets also formed a Welcome Guard to receive the Guest-of-Honour for the event, MP for Tampines GRC, Ms Cheng Li Hui.

Last year's National Day Parade at the Padang featured our Ceremonial Drumline, which played alongside drummers from the Singapore Armed Forces and APSN Tanglin School. The Command Band, led by Drum Major MSG Nasyitha Binte Zamree, was also part of the NDP Combined Band. The Command Band also actively participated in HQ NCC events, such as the NCC Cadet Officer's Course Graduation Parade. Through such deployments, we hope to forge a greater sense of purpose and further contribute to the military music scene in Singapore.

Why join the Singapore NCC Command Band?

1. Learn and perform music.

• You will be in the hands of experienced senior specialists and instructors to learn how to play wind or percussion instruments.

• From 2020, we offer one-to-one lessons at no cost in preparation for the internationally recognised ABRSM Graded Music Examinations (practical and theory).

• You will further hone your sense of responsibility and discipline as the Band leverages the Personalised Digital Learning Programme in 2021 for self-directed learning of instrument playing.

• You’ll be performing in a variety of events ranging from school celebrations, community events such as the Lion’s Befrienders Charity Dinners, and national deployments such as the National Day Parade at the Floating Platform.

2. Leadership opportunities.

• Interact with many dignitaries and learn life skills through your various deployments.

• You will further hone your sense of responsibility and discipline as the Band leverages the Personalised Digital Learning Programme in 2021 for self-directed learning of music.

• As you rise up the ranks, you will pick up managerial and administrative skills as part of your leadership training.

3. National Cadet Corps Courses.

• You will be developed in a holistic manner as you attend HQ NCC courses such as Camp Forge and Camp STEEL. Selected cadets will also undergo the more rigourous Senior Specialist Leadership Camp and Advanced Drills Course.

• Male cadets will stand at an advantage as you learn military skills such as firing a SAR-21 rifle.