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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR NAVAL ACADEMY BAND
"CHAMBER GROUPS" PERFORMANCE
(Brass Quintet, Wind Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Trombone
Quartet, Tuba - Euphonium Quartet, and Percussion Ensemble)
1. The sponsor should designate a specific contact to be the on-site
coordinator for the band's performance(s) and to provide necessary logistical
support. The contact should also be present at the performance site when
the band arrives. Operational control of the band will remain with the
band leader at all times.
2. Sponsors are responsible for fuel and toll costs when the performance
site is outside a fifty (50) mile radius of the Naval Academy.
3. The following is a list of minimum logistic requirements for our chamber
music groups:
- Staging requirements- The stage area must be at least eight feet
wide by eight feet deep in size. If the performance is outside, the
stage sight must consist of concrete, asphalt, wood, or some other
solid structure capable of supporting 1,200 pounds. If performing
outside between the hours of 10:00 to 2:00 P.M., to protect sensitive
musical instruments, the stage must be shaded from direct sunlight.
Methods of acceptable protection are either a canopy or other structures
for the duration of the performances.
- Seating - Five armless chairs will be required for all performances.
Folding chairs can be used, but must be must be sturdy and clean.
- Lighting - Provide adequate lighting for the stage area, whether
inside or outside. - Public Address System - Not required, but if
available, a single microphone powered through house speakers is adequate.
- Parking - Close proximity parking suitable for an eight passenger
van.
Questions concerning these guidelines or requirements can be addressed to the Naval Academy Band Operations Department at: (410) 293-1257 (Voice)
(410) 293-2116 (fax)
DSN 281-1257
ascione@usna.edu Mailing address:
Director
U. S. Naval Academy Band
101 Buchanan Road
Annapolis, MD 21402-5080
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