TC 1-19.10 — Army Ceremonial Music Performance
TC 1-19.10 governs ceremonial music performance, drill and training practices unique to Army Bands.
- Publication number: TC 1-19.10
- Title: ARMY CEREMONIAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE
- Date: 11/07/2024
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It defines movements unique to marching bands, including Guide Turns, alternate marching positions, and concert formations. It also provides procedures for command bugling, military ceremonies, bugle calls, ceremonial music, training aids, metric conversions, and manual of instruments.
Applies to: TC 1-19.10 applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard, the Army National Guard of the United States, and the United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Marching band formations
- Foot technique
- Command bugling
- Military ceremonies
- Bugle calls
- Ceremonial music
- Ceremonial marching training aids
- Manual of instruments
Questions and answers
Who does TC 1-19.10 apply to?
TC 1-19.10 applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard, the Army National Guard of the United States, and the United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated. (paragraph 7-0)
When do Army musicians use the marching techniques in TC 1-19.10?
Marching techniques described in this publication are to be used only by Army musicians, including Soldiers engaged in on-the-job training, when conducting a ceremonial music performance or training for such a performance. (paragraph 7-0)
What fundamentals must marching band members master?
For the marching band to be an inspiring and successful vehicle of ceremonial music performance, all formation members must learn and master the following fundamentals of drill and ceremony: body carriage, instrument carriage, foot technique, spacing, alignment, step size, and pivots. (paragraph 2-1)
When should musicians play and march during training?
Musicians should only play and march after having mastered the movements without playing. (paragraph 3-5)
What are the methods for moving from a marching band formation to a concert formation?
There are two methods for moving from a marching band formation to a concert formation: by file and by rank. (paragraph 2-57)