BUPERSINST 5400.59 OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR NAVY MUSIC PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

Question 1

All Navy bands and support activities are funded by NAVPERSCOM (PERS-4014) with two exceptions. What are they, and who funds them?

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

How many members are detailed to a small fleet band?

Answer 2

35

Question 3

How many members are detailed to a large fleet band?

Answer 3

45

Question 4

How many members are detailed to a Major Command Band?

Answer 4

60

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Concert Band/Wind Ensemble

Woodwind Quintet

Question 6

In addition to being able to do everything a fleet band can do, what additional AUTONOMOUS unit(s) must the Naval Academy Band provide?

Answer 6

An additional autonomous Contemporary Entertainment Ensemble.

Question 7

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?

Answer 7

1. An additional autonomous Contemporary Entertainment Ensemble.
2. Country/Bluegrass Ensemble
3. An additional autonomous Big Band/Jazz Ensemble
4. Mixed-Chorus

Question 8

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?

Answer 8

1. The performance is authorized. (It’s a legal job)
2. No other performances will be cancelled as a result of performing outside of the AOR.
3. The band that IS in the AOR cannot do the job.
4. The respective Operational Commander approves the out-of-area performance.
5. Head, Navy Music Program (PERS-4014) approves the out-of-area performance.

Question 9

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.

Answer 9

1. Operational Commander
2. Navy Recruiting
3. Other local commands/activities
4. Other commands/activities within the Operational Commander’s area of coordination
5. Other Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Transportation (DOT) Services, US Army, US Marine Corps, US Air Force, and US Coast Guard
6. Performances outside the band’s AOR.

Question 10

How many paces should the conductor be in front of the front rank?

Answer 10

6

Question 11

How must the conductor stand with regards to the baton and his/her hands while at parade rest?

Answer 11

Batons are retained in the right hand with left over right clasped hands centered approximately 2 inches below the belt buckle.

Question 12

When must conductors of ALL ranks wear white gloves?

Answer 12

While performing in any Full Dress uniform.

Question 13

A “full” ceremonial band has how many pieces or more?

Answer 13

23

Question 14

When must a full ceremonial band be used instead of a minimum-sized one?

Answer 14

At every opportunity to do so.

Question 15

A minimum sized Ceremonial band must have at LEAST how many members?

Answer 15

15

Question 16

What is the recommended instrumentation for a minimum sized ceremonial band?

Answer 16

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.

Question 17

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?

Answer 17

If the bass drummer can mount a cymbal to the bass drum, the cymbal player can be replaced with a brass or woodwind instrumentalist.

Question 18

Are brass quintets allowed to render honors?

Answer 18

NO! Only minimum-instrumentation or larger ceremonial units will render honors.

Question 19

Brass Quintets are not functionally interchangeable with Ceremonial Bands. Using a Brass Quintet as a ceremonial band has restrictions. List them:

Answer 19

1. Indoor ceremonial events only, where the site is too small to accommodate a ceremonial band.
2. Outdoor Brass Quintet performances are restricted to small concert/recital series type events only. NO ceremonial events outdoors!

Question 20

True or false:
Combos, rock/jazz units, and similarly small “specialty” ensembles are allowed to perform the National Anthem and render honors.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

How many members of a Navy Band should be used in a Parade Band whenever it is possible?

Answer 21

All Hands

Question 22

Define the membership of a minimum sized parade band which is used when All Hands are not available.

Answer 22

A minimum sized parade band consists of a full ceremonial band (23 members) plus a drum major and the Ceremonial Band Leader.

Question 23

Where does the ceremonial band leader NORMALLY march in relation to the parade band?

Answer 23

On the band’s right flank.

Question 24

There is one exception where the Ceremonial Band Leader may march on a parade band’s LEFT flank. What is it?

Answer 24

When the reviewing stand is located to the left of the band.

Question 25

How many columns are preferred in a parade band set up?

Answer 25

5

Question 26

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?

Answer 26

1st and 4th (the outside columns)

Question 27

What soloists are allowed to perform the National Anthem?

Answer 27

1. Piano | 2. Vocal

Question 28

True or False: The US Anthem may be performed as part of a medley.

Answer 28

False. The US Anthem will always be performed in it's entirety and never as a part of a medley.

Question 29

What are the criteria for wearing costumes to enhance the presentation of "show" material or "skits?"

Answer 29

1. The costume's purpose must be readily apparent to the audience. 2. Costume use is short in duration 3. Worn by "spotlighted" performers ONLY. 4. NEVER worn in lieu of an appropriate uniform.

Question 30

In what cases may the Bandmaster authorize civilian clothes?

Answer 30

Informal social events such as: 1. Shipboard steel beach picnics 2. Command parties where the only attendees are members of the command (to include spouses and children) 3. Where the wearing of civilian attire is deemed more appropriate by the Bandmaster.

Question 31

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.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

What is the minimum rank you must have to apply for the position of Bandmaster, U.S. Navy Band?

Answer 32

LCDR or above.

Question 33

How many months prior to the anticipated vacancy of the US Navy Band bandmaster position are eligible candidates notified?

Answer 33

9 months

Question 34

True or False: ALL candidates notified that they are eligible for taking the position of Bandmaster, US Navy Band, MUST submit an application.

Answer 34

True

Question 35

True or False: | Application packages for Bandmaster, US Navy Band must include program copies from concerts conducted.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

True or False: | Application packages for Bandmaster, US Navy Band must include only the last 5 years of officer billets held.

Answer 36

False. Applications must include a list of ALL officer billets held while on active duty.

Question 37

True or False: | Application packages for Bandmaster, US Navy Band must include a service record photo.

Answer 37

True - and it must be full-length.

Question 38

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?

Answer 38

The CNO via CHINFO.

Question 39

Bandmasters may apply for a Post-Graduate Educational program. True or False: You must possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher to apply.

Answer 39

True

Question 40

Bandmasters may apply for a Post-Graduate Educational program. True or False: The bandmaster needs no recommendation from his/her operational commander to apply.

Answer 40

False, they do.

Question 41

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?

Answer 41

60 months

Question 42

How many full tours must a bandmaster complete AS a bandmaster before he/she may apply for post-graduate education?

Answer 42

2 full tours

Question 43

``` True or False: A bandmaster be eligible for transfer at the class convening date to be considered for post-graduate education. ```

Answer 43

True

Question 44

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?

Answer 44

1. Florida State University 2. University of Illinois 3. Louisiana State University 4. Indiana University 5. Wichita State University

Question 45

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.

Answer 45

True

Question 46

True of False: In order to be considered for post graduate education, a Bandmaster must have the endorsement of his/her current operational commander.

Answer 46

True

Question 47

Who completes a Bandmaster's FITREP?

Answer 47

The local operational commander.