The Military Band - Regimental Drum Major Association

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The drummer should have a dependable, consist- g. Percussion section cadences to include 2/4 ent sense of rhythm. He must know all characteristics and styles to include modern jazz, Dixieland, and Latin-American rhythms. He should and 6/8 rhythms in order to provide relief for the band while on parade. familiarize himself with brass section parts in order to correctly punctuate brass figures. te b. Small Groups. The development of small groups is necessary, both for their training value and for their use where large units are not suitable. Well-trained ensembles, such as the wood- 15. Music Fundamentals A thorough knowledge of music fundamentals is necessary for the bandsman to make an intelli- ent and accurate reading of t musical page. Classes in theory, notation, and rhythm should be wind quintet and the brass quintet, contribute to the development of the desired quality and musical proficiency of the entire band and provide incentive for individual improvement cal realm.. in the classi- Combos hava. cal realm. Combos have proven a major tool in troop entertainment. Successful combos can be developed only through careful and thorough preparation of music. Doubling by bandsmen to Rehearsal techniques for combos and ensembles are basically the same as for the concert and dance/stage band. the he musicianship of the bandsman and the general efficiency of the band as a whole. The course may be divided into four main groups: Notation. Special attention should be given to the use and meaning of the different signs, marks of expression and dynamics, abbreviations, etc., including the study of notes, rests, and the re different ation clefs and their uses. Bandsmen often are required to transpose, specifically in the case of missing parts on unusual instrumentations. Bandsmen also should receive instruction in all commonly used musical terms. 13. Band Chorus b. Rhythm. For developing the player's rhythmic sense, exercise in clapping or tapping Each Army band should maintain a chorus basic and compound figures is recommended. Varwithin its internal organization. A chorus adds variety to the types of musical services which can ious intricate rhythms should be broken down into minute subdivisions so that players may be provided by the band. Participation of bandsmen in choral activities is an excellent training medium which contributes directly to the eartraining of the individual as well as to the overall grasp fully the exact structure of the figures. The metronome should be demonstrated and used reg- ularly for the proper study of tempo. c. Pitch Discrimination.. Determination of pitch improvement of intonation and musical quality of bands. Appropriate music should be selected and rehearsed under the supervision of an individual with a choral training background. depends upon the acuteness of the sense of hear- ing to recognize and distinguish the vibrations of sounds and is the result of ear-training. Melodic dictation, the writing down of melodies while they are played, develops a coordination of ear 14. The Marching Band and Field Music Performance Performance as a marching band is one of the most important missions of an Army band. To acand eye which is highly desirable. d. Theory. Bandsmen should be taught to construct all major and minor scales from any given note. They should become proficient in naming, complish this mission, continuous training in this field is necessary. Training to be covered in this writing, and singing all intervals and their inver- sions They should understand triads and simple area should include but not be limited to the fola.lowing instruction: descriptionofallmilitaryce a. Purpose and description of all military cereprogressions. Some form analysis may be studied progressions. Some form analysis may be studied using music being rehearsed for future perform- ances. Senior bandsmen must be trained in admonies include which a band. b. Proper movements and position by individuc. Alinement of individual bandsmen to achieve proper formation and movement of the band. d. Proper movements of instruments in chang- vanced harmony and must become proficient as composing, aranging, and transcribing for the composing, arranging, and transcribing for the concert band, stage band, ensemble, and chorus. ing from one position to another. e. Recognition and response to drum major's Training and proficiency of Army bands and bandsmen are evaluated through such methods as signals. annual proficiency tests, technical inspections, f. Movements of the band in all types of cere- and Army Training Test. Evaluation also should monies and in musical situations. be made on a continuing basis by the bandmaster. 9
Such evaluation can be made through instrumen- in addition to musical abilities since one of their tal auditions, tests in music fundamentals, and principal duties is to assist the bandmaster in the through analysis of the proficiency of the band military training of the band. Emphasis must be and bandsmen during actual performance. placed on those subjects essential to efficient performance as outlined in appropriate ATP. Band 17. Military Training participation in field problems will assist in the training of the unit as an efficient team. Army Bandsmen appointed as noncommissioned officers bands participating in field exercises must be premust possess outstanding military qualifications pared to furnish music of various types. 10
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CHAPTER 6 FIELD MUSIC Section I. UN
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DAILY SUNDAY FIRST CALL FIRST CALL
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of "The Army Song" officially termi
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funeral for a person entitled to pe
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priate music as the flag is folded.
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CHAPTER 8 THE BAND LIBRARY Section
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