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Army Bands
Question | Answer |
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What AR governs Army Bands? | AR 220-90 |
What is the Doctrinal Publication for Army Music? | ATP 1-19 |
What are the four Special Bands in the Army? | TUSAB, TUSAFB, USMAB, TOGFDC |
What is an MPU and an MPT? | Music Performances Unit, Music Performance Team |
What is the FDC mission? | TOGFDC is assigned to and supports USAMDW and provides support to DOD, the white house, and other civic/governmental activities in the NCR. ; TOGFDC also rep. the Army to Nation at Nt'l and Intn'l events as directed by DOD and HQDA. |
Can a Drum Major withdraw the unit's participation if a violation is evident? | Yes. No Army band will perform under conditions that would discredit or embarrass the US or the Army. All means to resolve must be exhausted before withdrawing. |
If a band member performs at an official function outside of normal duty hours, should that individual be compensated? How? | Yes. Active Army band members performing at official events during normal off duty hours will be compensated with time off during regular duty hours when permitted by mission requirements. |
If a foreign anthem is played during a ceremony, when would the "Star Spangled Banner" be programmed? | last |
If multiple national anthems are to be performed, in what order would they be performed? | alphabetical order of the nations' names spelled in English; adaptations may be made for local practice when on foreign soil |
What honors, if any, are rendered during a foreign national anthem? | Accord them the same honors and courtesies as the US national anthem |
What are the names of the 5 services' songs and the order in which they are played? | Played in order of service age with oldest first.; "The Army Goes Rolling Along", "The Marine's Hymn", "Anchors Aweigh", "Official US Air Force Song", "Semper Paratus" |
Can a regular band produce a recording for commercial sale? | No. Per Title 10, US Code, Section 349, only special bands are authorized to produce recordings for commercial sale. |
Give 5 examples of rooms that must be contained in Army Band facilities. | Main reh. rm, separate large group rehearsal rm, and 2 additional rehearsal rms; Recording booth next to main reh rm; 9-12 practice rms; music lib; supply/storage rm; instr/uniform/equipment storage rm; inst. repair rm; locker room; outdoor training area |
What is the mission of Army music? | To provide music supporting unified land operations and instill in our forces the will to fight and win, foster support of our citizens, and promoted America's interests at home and abroad. |
Give 3 examples of Army Music executable support capabilities. | Memorial services, Memorial ceremonies, Dignified transfer ceremonies, deployment/redeployment ceremonies, commander's outreach events, transfer of authority ceremonies, change of command and change of responsibility ceremonies, public diplomacy initiativ |
Describe the changing role of the Army Band in the 20th century. | smaller groups emphasized (MPT), solo singing, more dependent on sound reinforcement |
Is an Army Band permitted to perform at a religious service? | Army Bands must support the installation or activity commander's religious programs. Band will not be committed to activities that selectively benefit any one specific religious group or organization. |
Is an Army Band permitted to perform at a major commercial sporting event? | Yes (1)little probability that bands presence will increase audience size (2)event would occur anyways w/o band (3)patriotic in nature (4) does not selectively benefit commercial activity of sponsor (5)enhance positive image of Army |
Give four examples of events in which Army Bands may participate. | (1)Official Military functions (2)official civil ceremonies/functions (3)civ. spons. public events (parades, concerts that stimulate interest in armed forces) (4)civ spons social, civic, cultural events with patriotic music(5)events to support recruiting |
Give two examples of events in which Army Bands may not participate. | (1)Bg, dinner, or dance music at events not spons. by govt or mil. (2)polt. mtgs, ceremonies, events (3)band is expected to provide back up support for other entertainers (4)events with admissions/fees (5)selectively benefit person, group, corporation |