3(c). Six months in a musical group, or six public solo performances

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Serve as a member of a school band, choir, or other organized musical group for six months, or perform as a soloist in public six times.

Deadline. Six months as a member of a school band, choir or other organized musical group, or six public performances as a soloist. Neither can be hurried. Start early if you choose this route.

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Music Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2026-05-05), Requirement 3(c) · Six months as a member of a group, or six public performances as a soloist.

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