Operating Procedures for Navy Music Program Activities Flashcards
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BUPERS INSTRUCTION 5400.59
What does a Small Fleet Band consist of?
35 members - ceremonial band, show/jazz band, parade band, brass quintet, VIP combo, contemporary entertainment ensemble, duty bugler
What does a Large Fleet Band consist of?
45 members - concert band, WWquintet, plus small fleet band ensembles
What does a Major Command band consist of?
60 members - symphonic wind ensemble, second ceremonial band, plus large fleet band ensembles
What do the premier duty bands consist of?
US Navy Band - 172 enlisted, 4 officers; Naval Academy band - 66 enlisted, 2 officers - fleet band ensembles plus country/bluegrass, big band jazz, mixed chorus
Who is the point of contact for scheduling units of Navy Bands?
Bandmaster - ops chief coordinates scheduling activities for the bandmaster
Under what conditions can a CONUS based band perform outsides their AOR?
1) performance authorized under reference (d) and (e); no other performance will be cancelled as a result; 3) band in AOR cannot meet requested performance; Respective operational commander approves the out-of-area performance; 5) Head, Navy Music Program (PERS-4014) approves
What is the order of priority for Navy band support?
1) operational commander, 2) Navy recruiting, 3) other local commands/activities, 4) Other commands within operational commander’s area of coordination
What constitutes a full ceremonial band?
23 pieces
What is the minimum amount for a ceremonial band?
15 - 3 percussionists and 11 instrumentalists consisting of ww, trumpets and lower brass, of which one is a tuba or sousaphone
What is the recommended instrumentation for minimum sized ceremonial units?
4 ww, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, 1 euph, 1 sousaphone, 1 snare, 1 bass drum, 1 cymbal
What type of events can brass quintets be used for?
indoor events where site is too small for ceremonial band; MAY NOT render honors; outdoors only for concerts or recitals
Who can perform the National Anthem?
concert band, ceremonial band, brass quintet, chorus, with or without accompaniment, solo vocalist, solo piano
What is the minimum size for a parade band?
Full sized ceremonial band (23) plus drum major. All hands parade band preferred when possible
Where does the bandmaster march in a parade?
on the right flank, except when reviewing stand is located on the left
