IDF Orchestra musicianנגן/ית בתזמורת צה"ל
What the IDF Orchestra musician role asks for, and what it holds
An IDF Orchestra musician plays in the IDF's ceremonial orchestra at military ceremonies and state events.
Combat supportProfile 45+Men and womenTry-outOlive green
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up and a Hebrew score of 5 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Hebrew score
- 5 and up
- Try-out
- For men and women
- Training place
- the IDF Orchestra unit
This is what the work of the role holds.
The orchestra mainly plays ceremonial music such as marches, fanfares and anthems. It also plays many other styles, with a focus on Israeli music, for audiences inside and outside the army, in Israel and abroad.
The orchestra has wind instruments, percussion, keyboards, guitar, bass guitar and singers.
Soldiers in the role learn pieces and songs on short notice and perform them at a professional level, often in front of large audiences.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Registration from August to October, before enlistment.
- 2Selection in November, required for both men and women.
- 3Results arrive between December and January.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Basic training at level 02, then on-the-job training in the unit.
Where it trainsthe IDF Orchestra unit
This is what service in the role looks like.
The orchestra's base is at Camp Aviv in north Tel Aviv. Because of its ceremonial role, the unit performs all over the country.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- A high musical level.
- Earlier experience playing in orchestras and ensembles.
- Selection takes place only once a year, before enlistment.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- The service gives practical experience in playing in a professional orchestra and performing for large audiences.
- Many former members go on to play in orchestras and ensembles in Israel and abroad.
- Many former members work in music management, music teaching and conducting.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the IDF Orchestra musician role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up and a Hebrew score of 5 and up.
Who can serve as IDF Orchestra musician?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for IDF Orchestra musician?
Yes, for men and women. The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Registration from August to October, before enlistment. Selection in November, required for both men and women. Results arrive between December and January.
What does the training for IDF Orchestra musician hold?
Basic training at level 02, then on-the-job training in the unit.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: IDF Orchestra musician
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.