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5521 - Ensemble Leader

Summary

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.

Prerequisites

Must possess MOS 5524.

Must be a graduate of the Music Unit Leader Course (N0355L2) at the Naval School of Music, Norfolk, VA.

Must be selected for MOS 5521 through the 5521 PMOS technical evaluation board.

Requests for PMOS 5521 must be accompanied by a technical evaluation and recommendation from a band officer or enlisted bandleader.

Requirements

Must continue to make sufficient progress in MOS proficiency.

POI CID

None

Duties

For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to reference (be), Music Training and Readiness Manual.

Related SOC Title & Code

Music Directors and Composers 27-2041.

Musician, 5524.