NAVMC 3500.28C
13 Aug 2018
3-3 Enclosure (1)
MUSC-SUPT-3004 NO Provide Sound Reinforcement and Audio/Visual
Recording Support
MUSC-SUPT-3005 NO Provide Supply Support
MUSC-SUPT-3006 NO Provide Loading and Transportation Support
MUSC-SUPT-3007 NO Provide Training Support
3003. 5000-LEVEL EVENTS DESCRIPTION
1. Concert Band. The concert band performs all types of traditional band
music and transcriptions. This group uses all the musicians assigned to the
unit and may include members of the band's command element. Music
amplification and "recording" equipment is normally used during concert band
rehearsals and performances to enhance sound, compensate for poor acoustics,
to record performances, as well as provide for announcements, introductions
and narrations.
2. Ceremonial Band. The ceremonial band performs official ceremonial music,
marches, patriotic music, and is the primary ceremonial unit. This unit
normally has 44 members. Typically, musicians who perform Oboe, Bassoon,
Electric Bass, Piano and Electric Guitar are not assigned to this ensemble.
If manning shortfalls are critical, these musicians can perform a secondary
instrument in the band (MCO P1200.7).
3004. 4000-LEVEL EVENT DESCRIPTION
1. Jazz Ensemble. The jazz ensemble performs jazz, which includes swing,
Latin, and all contemporary styles. This unit has 15 to 20 members.
Standard instrumentation calls for saxophone, trumpet, trombone, percussion,
electric bass, piano, guitar, and vocals. Music amplification must be
considered as an integral part of the instrumentation of this ensemble to
enhance the sound, compensate for poor acoustics, provide for announcements,
and amplify solos.
2. Popular Music Group. The popular music group performs rock, pop, and
other contemporary music styles. This unit has two to 15 members. Standard
instrumentation calls for Keyboard, Guitar, Electric Bass, Percussion, and
Vocals. A horn section including Saxophone, Trumpet, and Trombone may be
added as appropriate for the music being performed. Music amplification must
be considered as an integral part of the instrumentation of this ensemble to
enhance the sound, compensate for poor acoustics, provide for announcements,
and to amplify solos.
3. Small Ensembles. Small ensembles (brass band, quintets, quartets, trios,
piano soloists, etc.) provide music for official military and civilian
missions. These ensembles provide an alternative to the larger musical units
within the band in those cases where limited space, funds or transportation
are a factor or when particular musical considerations would render a smaller
ensemble more appropriate or effective and provide for training
opportunities.
4. Jazz Combo. This ensemble is normally comprised of two to eight
musicians, and requires the use of amplification to achieve the
characteristic sound expected by audiences. Soloists, when available,
require amplification to be heard and blend with the ensemble.