BUPERSINST 5400.59 OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR NAVY MUSIC PROGRAM ACTIVITIES Flashcards
All Navy bands and support activities are funded by NAVPERSCOM (PERS-4014) with two exceptions. What are they, and who funds them?
The Naval Academy band is funded by the Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy.
The Navy Band in Washington D.C. is funded by the Chief of Naval Personnel.
How many members are detailed to a small fleet band?
35
How many members are detailed to a large fleet band?
45
How many members are detailed to a Major Command Band?
60
Of the following units which are required to be maintained by a LARGE fleet band, which, if any, are NOT required to be maintained in a SMALL fleet band?
Ceremonial Band Show/jazz band Parade Band Brass Quintet Woodwind Quintet Concert Band/Wind Ensemble VIP Combo Contemp Entertainment Ens. Duty Bugler
Concert Band/Wind Ensemble
Woodwind Quintet
In addition to being able to do everything a fleet band can do, what additional AUTONOMOUS unit(s) must the Naval Academy Band provide?
An additional autonomous Contemporary Entertainment Ensemble.
In addition to being able to do everything a fleet band can do, what 4 additional AUTONOMOUS units must the Navy Band in D.C. provide?
- An additional autonomous Contemporary Entertainment Ensemble.
- Country/Bluegrass Ensemble
- An additional autonomous Big Band/Jazz Ensemble
- Mixed-Chorus
Each Band is assigned an Area of Responsibility (AOR). Name the 5 conditions which allows a CONUS Navy Band to perform OUTSIDE of it’s AOR?
- The performance is authorized. (It’s a legal job)
- No other performances will be cancelled as a result of performing outside of the AOR.
- The band that IS in the AOR cannot do the job.
- The respective Operational Commander approves the out-of-area performance.
- Head, Navy Music Program (PERS-4014) approves the out-of-area performance.
Navy Music support is provided on a first come first served basis, but some entities requesting the band have priority over others. List the 6 priorities in pecking order.
- Operational Commander
- Navy Recruiting
- Other local commands/activities
- Other commands/activities within the Operational Commander’s area of coordination
- Other Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Transportation (DOT) Services, US Army, US Marine Corps, US Air Force, and US Coast Guard
- Performances outside the band’s AOR.
How many paces should the conductor be in front of the front rank?
6
How must the conductor stand with regards to the baton and his/her hands while at parade rest?
Batons are retained in the right hand with left over right clasped hands centered approximately 2 inches below the belt buckle.
When must conductors of ALL ranks wear white gloves?
While performing in any Full Dress uniform.
A “full” ceremonial band has how many pieces or more?
23
When must a full ceremonial band be used instead of a minimum-sized one?
At every opportunity to do so.
A minimum sized Ceremonial band must have at LEAST how many members?
15
What is the recommended instrumentation for a minimum sized ceremonial band?
Conductor, 4 woodwinds, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, 1 Euphonium or an additional trombone, 1 sousaphone or tuba, 1 bass drummer, 1 snare drummer, and 1 cymbal player.
What is the one change to the recommended instrumentation of a minimum sized ceremonial band that can allow for the addition of an extra woodwind or brass instrumentalist?
If the bass drummer can mount a cymbal to the bass drum, the cymbal player can be replaced with a brass or woodwind instrumentalist.
Are brass quintets allowed to render honors?
NO! Only minimum-instrumentation or larger ceremonial units will render honors.
Brass Quintets are not functionally interchangeable with Ceremonial Bands. Using a Brass Quintet as a ceremonial band has restrictions. List them:
- Indoor ceremonial events only, where the site is too small to accommodate a ceremonial band.
- Outdoor Brass Quintet performances are restricted to small concert/recital series type events only. NO ceremonial events outdoors!
True or false:
Combos, rock/jazz units, and similarly small “specialty” ensembles are allowed to perform the National Anthem and render honors.
False
How many members of a Navy Band should be used in a Parade Band whenever it is possible?
All Hands
Define the membership of a minimum sized parade band which is used when All Hands are not available.
A minimum sized parade band consists of a full ceremonial band (23 members) plus a drum major and the Ceremonial Band Leader.
Where does the ceremonial band leader NORMALLY march in relation to the parade band?
On the band’s right flank.
There is one exception where the Ceremonial Band Leader may march on a parade band’s LEFT flank. What is it?
When the reviewing stand is located to the left of the band.
How many columns are preferred in a parade band set up?
5
In a minimum sized parade band, 4 columns may be used which leaves only 2 people to fill the last row. In which columns do they march?
1st and 4th (the outside columns)
What soloists are allowed to perform the National Anthem?
- Piano
2. Vocal
True or False: The US Anthem may be performed as part of a medley.
False. The US Anthem will always be performed in it’s entirety and never as a part of a medley.
What are the criteria for wearing costumes to enhance the presentation of “show” material or “skits?”
- The costume’s purpose must be readily apparent to the audience.
- Costume use is short in duration
- Worn by “spotlighted” performers ONLY.
- NEVER worn in lieu of an appropriate uniform.
In what cases may the Bandmaster authorize civilian clothes?
Informal social events such as:
- Shipboard steel beach picnics
- Command parties where the only attendees are members of the command (to include spouses and children)
- Where the wearing of civilian attire is deemed more appropriate by the Bandmaster.
True or False:
To be selected as the Navy Bandmaster in D.C. (our highest ranking officer), you do NOT need to possess a bachelor’s degree or higher.
True
What is the minimum rank you must have to apply for the position of Bandmaster, U.S. Navy Band?
LCDR or above.
How many months prior to the anticipated vacancy of the US Navy Band bandmaster position are eligible candidates notified?
9 months
True or False:
ALL candidates notified that they are eligible for taking the position of Bandmaster, US Navy Band, MUST submit an application.
True
True or False:
Application packages for Bandmaster, US Navy Band must include program copies from concerts conducted.
True
True or False:
Application packages for Bandmaster, US Navy Band must include only the last 5 years of officer billets held.
False. Applications must include a list of ALL officer billets held while on active duty.
True or False:
Application packages for Bandmaster, US Navy Band must include a service record photo.
True - and it must be full-length.
When selecting a Bandmaster to lead the US Navy Band, NAVPERSCOM (PERS-4014) will identify a recommended nominee and forward the name, along with all other recommended nominees to whom for approval?
The CNO via CHINFO.
Bandmasters may apply for a Post-Graduate Educational program.
True or False:
You must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or higher to apply.
True
Bandmasters may apply for a Post-Graduate Educational program.
True or False:
The bandmaster needs no recommendation from his/her operational commander to apply.
False, they do.
Bandmasters may apply for a Post-Graduate Educational program.
How many months of retainability must the bandmaster have from the projected date of degree completion to be considered?
60 months
How many full tours must a bandmaster complete AS a bandmaster before he/she may apply for post-graduate education?
2 full tours
True or False: A bandmaster be eligible for transfer at the class convening date to be considered for post-graduate education.
True
Bandmaster applicants for post graduate education must apply and be accepted by one or more of which 5 universities that support the Navy’s Master Conducting Program?
- Florida State University
- University of Illinois
- Louisiana State University
- Indiana University
- Wichita State University
True of False:
In order to be considered for Post graduate education, the Bandmaster must include a full length photo with the letter of application.
True
True of False:
In order to be considered for post graduate education, a Bandmaster must have the endorsement of his/her current operational commander.
True
Who completes a Bandmaster’s FITREP?
The local operational commander.
