5521

Description

Ensemble Leaders direct, train and manage the musical performances of the full band, both static and on the march, and small ensembles. An Ensemble Leader may be assigned the interchangeable roles as either a drum major or enlisted conductor for Marine Corps Band operations. Ensemble Leaders select and rehearse music for band performances and instruct band personnel in drills specific to bands. They assist and advise the band officer and enlisted bandleader on musical development of the Marines, the implementation of musical protocol in accordance with navy regulations and Marine Corps drill and ceremonies manual, and the coordination of all logistics functions such as messing, billeting, and transportation for band operations. Ensemble Leaders are responsible for additional duties in managing the units organizational and operational administrative functions, or in managing the procurement, inventory and issuing of music library materials, or maintaining historical records of the band. As such, they must possess an overall knowledge of personnel and operational administration procedures and those policies specific to the library functions of a musical unit. Ensemble Leaders must also maintain a working knowledge of applicable copyright regulations and directives.