Standard Operating Procedures For US Navy Bands Flashcards
Small fleet band mission capabilities
Concert band, parade band, contemporary brass band, contemporary/popular entertainment group, WWQ, BQ, and ceremonial band capabilities
Large fleet band capabilities
Wind ensemble, parade band, contemporary brass band, contemporary/popular entertainment ensemble, WWQ, BQ, and ceremonial band capable of simultaneous support of two small events
US Naval Forces Europe Band capabilities
Symphonic Wind Ensemble, parade band, contemporary brass band, contemporary/popular entertainment ensemble, WWQ, BQ, and ceremonial band capable of supporting two small events simultaneously
USNAB capabilities
Parade band, BQ, ceremonial band capabilities
USNB capabilities
Symphonic wind ensemble
ceremonial band
contemporary/popular music ensemble
country/bluegrass ensemble
jazz ensemble
mixed chorus
For which bands does the regional operational commander define the AOR?
USNB
USNAB
US Naval Forces Europe Band
US PACIFIC Fleet Band
US Seventh Fleet Band
When are CONUS bands authorized to perform outside their AOR?
Performance is authorized
No other local performances will be cancelled
Band in the AOR can’t support
Respective operational commander approves
DFBA approves
USNB engagement priorities
White House events, Arlington, other cemeteries
Ceremonial and protocol mission
National tours
Special concerts
Public concerts
Conferences and clinics
Supplement USNAB
Recordings
Technical, publicity, or educational materials
USNAB engagement priorities
Support for Brigade of Midshipmen and official USNA functions
Military ceremonies
Fund drives
Athletic contests
Broadcasts and telecasts
Navy recruiting events and programs
Public concerts
What performance unit pertains to community relations, ceremonial, and honors presentations?
Full ceremonial band (22 plus conductor)
What is the minimum authorized ceremonial unit?
14 members
What is the makeup of a minimum ceremonial band?
3 percussionists and 11 instrumentalists consisting of woodwinds, trumpets, and low brass, one of which is either tuba or sousaphone
What is recommended instrumentation for minimum-sized ceremonial units?
Four woodwinds, three trumpets, two trombones, one euphonium (or additional trombone), one sousaphone or tuba, snare, bass, cymbal
What unit can effectively support ceremonial events including honors, when ceremonial band support is unavailable or inappropriate
Brass quintet
Which units will not perform national anthems or honors?
Combos, popular/contemporary/jazz, and other small specialty units