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CHAPTER 8 THE BAND LIBRARY Section I. PROCUREMENT AND CARE OF MUSIC 148. General kept on file to support and complete the record of The music material available for selection by a expenditures of the quarterly allowance for the band is most important and every band must procurement of music. maintain an adequate library of suitable litera- 150. Music Publishers ture for training and performance purposes. Careful accountability of all music must be established. One missing part from a band arrangement destroys the usefulness of the entire arr ement destroys the usefulness of the entire arrangement. All music must be kept in good condi- Each band should establish communication with Each band should establish commumcation with major band music publishers and make arrangements to be included on their mailing lists in order to receive catalogs, sample scores, and edu- cational materials. Publishers' music catalogs tion at all times. Missing parts should be replaced should be arranged alphabetically by name of immediately and all torn music kept in good re- publisher; sample reference scores of new publipair. The procedures for cataloging and filing of cations should be arranged alphabetically by type music as outlined here are for use by all Army co tion. Generally, the purchase of arbands. A band library that is operated efficiently is a distinct asset to the administration of the rangements for symphonic or full band will be band in addition to being a timesaving factor to the bandmaster in selecting suitable music for more economical than buying standard sets plus every type of band commitment. Authority for 151. Requisition of Official Music procurement of music is contained in AR 220-90. Official Music includes the National Anthem of 149. Administration the United States, national anthems of foreign governments, and other Department of Defense The librarian must be thoroughly familiar with music arrangements. Request for official music the procedures for procurement of music and co- should be prepared on DA Form 17 (Requisition ordinate this function closely with the bandmaster for publications and blank forms) and forwarded and supply sergeant. Accurate records pertaining to the U.S. Army Adjutant General Publications to items ordered and received must be main- Center, 2800 Eastern Boulevard, Baltimore, Martained; these must compare and balance with tal- yland 21220. Notification of publications availalies, packing slips, and the number of parts in ble for requisition will be accomplished periodieach set or arrangement. All records should be cally through technical channels. Section II. CATALOGING AND FILING 152. General b. Overtures. An accurate record of music on hand can be c. Fantasies, rhapsodies, and suites. maintained only through the use of an effective d. Selections from operettas. system of classification and filing. 153. Classification of Music Band music may be classified in, but not limited e. Selections from operas. f. Symphonies. g. . Symphonies. Marches. h. Concert marches. to, the following categories: i. Waltzes. a. Functions. j. Patriotic music. 97
k. Popular selections. separate card files identifying each arrangement 1. Novelties. m. Solos, duets, etc., with band accompaniment. alphabetically by title of composition, composer's name, and category (para 148). A differently coln. Sacred. ored card is recommended for each classification. o. Miscellaneous. Each band arrangement received will be identified and marked as prescribed in paragraph 149. 154. Filing Music Each card should contain the following informa- Normally, concert and marching band arrange- tion: ments are published in three sizes: march, oc- a. Title. tavo, and quarto (concert) size. Accordingly, each b. Library File Number (para 149). of these sizes should be filed separately. The band library filing system prescribed in this paragraph c. c. Composer. Composer. d. Arranger. not only provides an orderly method of storage e. Publisher. and protection but also permits expansion as new arrangements are purchased. Each new band ar- f Performance Time. rangement received should be filed in alphabeti- h. When Performed. cal and numerical sequence in its proper file by size (march, octavo, quarto). Each arrangement should be identified in the library files by three i. he Pertinent Data as Desired symbols: (1) the size, i.e., quarto-"Q," or march 156. Issuing and Collecting of Music -"M;" (2) the alphabetical sequence, i.e., "A,", All members of the band should be issued music "B," "C," etc.; and (3) the numerical order in pouches and music folders containing selections which it was received, i.e., "1," "4," "35," "64", to be used in rehearsal, concert, and on the field. within its alphabetical sequence. For example: a March size folders containing appropriate music quarto size arrangement of "Military Overture" received as the 32d selection under "M" would be or books containing collections of suitable selections are recommended for field work. The limarked Q-M-32. A fourth classification listed brary should contain upright racks for sorting under the lead symbol "MP" or simply "P" to separate march size arrangements of popular ("pops") selections for marching band from marches is recommended. Music for the music. This will facilitate the distribution and collection of music by the librarian. Folders should be lined up in the standard order of in- strumentation. Folders will be kept in their asdance/stage bands, instructional methods, and other media should be filed in similar manner. signed places on the folder racks when not in ac- tual use by the band. Instrumental instructional Suitable folders or envelopes should be used to protect all music stored in files. A locally produced form containing an instrumental part list to indicate the number of parts available and other methods, solos, books, and other appropriate materials should be available to the bandsman upon request. The use of an individual card file for each bandsman should show the library file numpertinent information should be included with each band arrangement. This list will assist the ber, date the music was issued, date returned, and a remarks column. Each bandsman should initial bandmaster materially in program planning and will avoid unnecessary delays during rehearsal. each entry on his file card. These cards should be filed alphabetically by name of the borrower and 155. Card Catalog kept in the library. Band arrangements shoulds be cataloged in three 98
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Section I. P
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experience is advantageous and comp
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istration of supply procedures. The
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CHAPTER 3 THE CONCERT BAND Section
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CHAPTER 4 STAGE BAND, ENSEMBLE, AND
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CHAPTER 5 THE MARCHING BAND Section
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