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8-11 THE BAND
as competent instrumentalists. In addition to auty as bandsmen,
they will be available for duties of a military nature
such as noncommissioned officer in charge of quarters. The
noncommissioned officer designated as supply sergeant will
keep accounts of all property, such as musical instruments,
cases, and music stands; will insure that it is properly charged
when issued, and will maintain that remaining in the storeroom
in good condition. The noncommissioned officer designated
as librarian will be in charge of the band library and
will keep the music properly listed and indexed.
*9. DRUM MAJOR.-The band leader will select a musician
(other than the assistant band leader) to act as drum major
for the band. He will be selected for his soldierly appearance,
knowledge of band formations and movements, and skill in
the manual of the baton and in the execution of signals.
* 10. BANDSMEN.-Bandsmen may be given the grade of private,
first class, and the various authorized specialists' ratings
in accordance with their soldierly qualities and musical proficiency.
They should be capable of playing well the band
parts assigned to them; the higher rated specialists being assigned
the leading or solo parts and the lower rated specialists
the subordinate paxts. Bandsmen should take every opportunity
for individual practice to improve their playing ability
and to increase their usefulness to the band. Bandsmen normally
will not be required to perform duties which interfere
with their musical activities and training.
CHAPTER 2
DISMOUNTED BAND
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SECTION I. General-----------------___ 11
II. Manual of the baton and signals-_ 12-14
III. Positions of instruments when not playing __-
15
IV. Formations and movements-the squad -------
16-24
V. Formations and movements-the band __-----
25-35
VI. Inspections _------------------__-__ 36-37
VII. Massed band-_----
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38-40
VIII. Field music-------------------------------
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41-43
SECTION I
GENERAL
* 11. RULES.-a. The band may be formed and maneuvered
in open formation, 9-inch interval between files; and in play4
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United States. War Department. The band., book, March 31, 1941; Washington D.C.. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1049/m1/9/: accessed April 23, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.