TC 12-44 Army Band Section Leader Handbook MAY 2005 Headquarters, Department of the Army DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. This publication is available at Army Knowledge Online (www.us.army.mil) and the General Dennis J. Reimer Training and Doctrine Digital Library at (www.train.army.mil). TC 12-44 Training Circular 12-44 *TC 12-44 Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC, 23 May 2005 ARMY BAND SECTION LEADER HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE ................................................................................................ iv CHAPTER 1 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ............................................. 1-1 BRASS GROUP....................................................................................................... 1-1 Trumpet ............................................................................................................ 1-1 Euphonium/Baritone ......................................................................................... 1-2 French Horn ...................................................................................................... 1-3 Trombone.......................................................................................................... 1-4 Tuba.................................................................................................................. 1-6 WOODWIND GROUP ............................................................................................... 1-9 Flute ................................................................................................................. 1-9 Oboe.................................................................................................................1-10 Clarinet ............................................................................................................1-12 Bassoon............................................................................................................1-13 Saxophone........................................................................................................1-15 DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. *This publication supersedes TC 12-02B, 14 June 78; TC 12-02C, 14 Jun 78; TC 12-02D, 14 Jun 78; TC 12-02E, 14 Jun 78; TC 12-02F, 22 Jun 78; TC 12-02G, 22 Jun 78; TC 12-02H/K, 22 Jun 78; TC 12-02L, 14 Jun 78; TC 12-02M, 22 Jun 78; and TC 12-02N/T, 14 Jun 78. 23 May 2005 i TC 12-44 RHYTHM GROUP ..................................................................................................1-17 Percussion........................................................................................................1-17 Piano................................................................................................................1-17 Guitar/Electric Bass Guitar ..............................................................................1-20 CHAPTER 2 TRAINING AND LEADING THE SECTION ........................... 2-1 CONDUCT A SECTIONAL REHEARSAL.................................................................... 2-1 Pre-Rehearsal .................................................................................................... 2-1 Forming Rehearsal Objectives ....................................................................... 2-1 Planning Rehearsal....................................................................................... 2-2 Conducting the Rehearsal ................................................................................ 2-2 Listen and Analyze........................................................................................ 2-3 Form Intermediate Objectives ........................................................................ 2-3 Begin Problem Solving .................................................................................. 2-3 Assign Individual Practice............................................................................. 2-4 ORGANIZE THE SECTION ...................................................................................... 2-5 Appraisal Of Players........................................................................................... 2-5 Technique ..................................................................................................... 2-5 Endurance ..................................................................................................... 2-6 Sight- Reading ............................................................................................... 2-6 Tone.............................................................................................................. 2-6 Intonation ..................................................................................................... 2-7 Personality Factors........................................................................................ 2-7 Assigning Players............................................................................................... 2-7 INDIVIDUAL PRACTICE.......................................................................................... 2-8 Maintenance Practice ........................................................................................ 2-8 Utility Practice .................................................................................................. 2-9 Developmental Practice ....................................................................................2-10 CHAPTER 3 TYPES OF BANDS AND PERSONNEL ................................ 3-1 TYPES OF BANDS .................................................................................................. 3-1 Special Bands .................................................................................................... 3-1 General Support Bands ...................................................................................... 3-2 Direct Support Bands......................................................................................... 3-2 Army Reserve and National Guard Bands (RC) Bands .......................................... 3-2 BAND OFFICERS.................................................................................................... 3-3 Warrant Officer Bandmasters ............................................................................. 3-3 Mandatory Prerequisites ............................................................................... 3-3 Preferred Prerequisites.................................................................................. 3-3 The Videotape Audition ................................................................................. 3-3 Army Band Officers............................................................................................ 3-4 CHAPTER 4 TYPES OF ARMY BANDS SUPPORT.................................. 4-1 CEREMONIAL SUPPORT......................................................................................... 4-1 CIVIC SUPPORT..................................................................................................... 4-1 RECRUITING SUPPORT.......................................................................................... 4-1 OTHER SUPPORT .................................................................................................. 4-1 ii 23 May 2005 TC 12-44 CHAPTER 5 INTERNAL ORGANIZATION OF ARMY BANDS .................. 5-1 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART ..................................................................................... 5-1 COMMON STAFF SECTIONS................................................................................... 5-2 Staff of a General Officer (G1-thru 5).................................................................. 5-2 Administration (S-1) ......................................................................................... 5-2 Personnel Liaison .......................................................................................... 5-2 Publications .................................................................................................. 5-3 Operations (S2/3) .............................................................................................. 5-3 Training (S2/3) .................................................................................................. 5-3 Supply (S-4) ....................................................................................................... 5-4 Maintenance.................................................................................................. 5-4 Library .......................................................................................................... 5-4 Sound Reinforcement .................................................................................... 5-4 ASSUMING AND PERFORMING SUPPORT FUNCTIONS ............................................ 5-5 Learning by Apprenticeship ............................................................................... 5-5 Individual Learning............................................................................................ 5-5 GLOSSARY .................................................................................Glossary-1 REFERENCES......................................................................... References-1 RELATED PUBLICATIONS ........................................................................References-1 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES.................................................................References-2 INSTRUMENTAL WEBSITES ...................................................................References-14