Training Circular TC 1-19.10 Army Ceremonial Music Performance November 2024

This United States Army manual, Training Circular TC 1-19.10 Army Ceremonial Music Performance November 2024, describes ceremonial music performance by Army Bands. It provides information to standardize ceremonial music practices and training for ceremonial music performances. The principal audience for TC 1-19.10 is all Soldiers that perform or utilize ceremonial music. Band commanders should also consult local policies and regulations concerning ceremonial performance. TC 1-19.10 adapts selected movements and training techniques to permit practical use of musical instruments in military formations. TC 1-19.10 also provides specific guidance for the performance of ceremonial music. The techniques and procedures within this publication conform to the best or most common ceremonial practices found in the Army Bands and in the Army ceremonial units that support the Military District of Washington. 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.