CNSC BAND AND MAJORETTE UNIT & ITS

COMPOSITIONS

Band and Majorette

Band and Majorette are the group of performers or ambassador of this institution who still bring
enjoyment and color. Below are the composition of band and majorette:
Compositions of Band
Group Name Personnel Used Instruments Required No.
of Members
1. Band Master (personnel) 1. Woodwind / Reeds
2. Asst. Band Master (personnel) Instruments
3. Band Major (student) 2. Brass Instruments
4. Band President & Officers 3. Percussion
Marching Band (students) Instruments 60 or a
5. Band Secretary (student) maximum of
6. Band Treasurer (student) 70 members
7. Band Historian (student)
8. Band Librarian (student)
9. Section Leaders (students)
10. Band Members ( students)
1. Band Leader (student) 1. Stringed Instruments
2. Lead Guitarist (student) 2. Electric guitar &
3. Bass Guitarist (student) Gadget
4. Drummers (student) 3. Electronic keyboard
Showband & 5. Keyboardist (student) 4. Drum set 20 or a
Orchestra 6. Vocalist (student) 5. Sound System and maximum of
7. Trumpeters (student) Parts 30 members
8. Trombonist (student)
9. Alto Saxophonist (student)
10. Tenor Saxophonist (student)
11. Violinist (student)
1. Percussionist (student) 1. Bass Drums
2. Drum Major (student) 2. Snare Drums 18 or a
Drumline 3. Drummers (student) 3. Cymbals maximum of
4. Tom tom/Quantum 20 members
5. Cowbell
Compositions of Majorette
1. Majorette Trainer (personnel 1. Twirling Baton 20 or a
Twirler 2. Majorette Leader (student) maximum of
3. Twirler Members (students) 25 members
1. Majorette Trainer (personnel) 1. Required Color 20 or a
Color Guard 2. Color Guard Major (student) Guard Flag maximum of
3. Color Guard Members 25 members
(students)

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 Personnel
Personnel of the CNSC Marching Band & Unit are the staff workers who composed and give some
auxiliary instructions for all activities of the band and majorette. Below are the following composition of
CNSC Band & Majorette Unit and composed personnel with their functions and eligibility:
Composed Personnel of CNSC Band & Majorette Unit
Person Function Eligibility
1. Band conductor and leader of military  Designation from OSSD as a
band or in a concert band, a composer Band Master.
and arranger of band musical pieces.  Certification of Workshop/
Trainings and Seminars
2. Provides and is accountable for the  Required experiences
planning, assessment, instruction,  Full responsibility in work
communication, human relations,
safety, and management of assigned
instructional setting.
3. Supports CNSC mission to inspire,
enable, and empower students to meet
high academic standards, lead ethical
lives, and demonstrate responsible
Band Master citizenship.
( personnel)
4. Teach theory of music and
application for blowing musical
instruments.
5. Recommends performers for the
accomplishments (if any), which
can be useful for evaluations and
promotions.
6. Submits report for recognition of
achievement/s (if any) in every
official events in and off campus
1. Assist Band Master in providing  Part time position classified
musical and/or auxiliary instruction as “seasonal.
for students and present them in all  Duties will be assigned by the
performances. Band Master.
 Special skills, qualifications,
Assistant Band or education: Marching band
Master leadership experience
(personnel) preferred
 An alumnus of the CNSC
Band
 Qualification and
recommendation from the
Band Master
1. In charge of holding the band  Good standing
together, and directing the  A good leader
Band Major  Two years to serve as a band
( student) major

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 entire band during shows in field  A drum major can come
and competitions. from any section of the
performing unit: percussion,
winds, or color guard
1. The managers, problem solvers, key  Must be selected from
Band President & influencers and planners who lead the seasonal or student - wide
Officers band and majorette in all situations election.
( students) 2. Facilitate and organized all activities of
the band and majorette.
1. Recording the minutes and decisions of  Must be selected from
the band board, communication seasonal or student - wide
Band Secretary between the board and the players, and election.
( student) logistical details for engagements.
2. Responsible for making the
transportation and accommodation
arrangements.
1. Committee chairperson for the budget  Must be selected from
Band Treasurer of all band and majorette expenses. seasonal or student - wide
( student) 2. Liquidator in all budget report of band election.
& majorette expenses.  Committed and responsible
3. Saver of mobilization fund for saving of funds.
1. Assist the Band Master providing and  Must be assigned by the Band
Band Historian creating narrative report of band and Master every semester and
( student) majorette engagements. summer season.
1. Assist the band master proving and  Must be assigned by the Band
Band Librarian organizing of all musical pieces, and Master every semester and
( student) other important documents in the band summer season.
and majorette unit.
Section Leaders 1. Managing and providing auxiliary  Must be assigned by the Band
( students) instruction to make a good discipline Master every semester and
from its co – sections. summer season.
1. Assist the Band Master in providing  Special skills in dance
Majorette Trainer auxiliary instruction of dancing steps. routines and steps.
( personnel) 2. A choreographer of majorettes and  Recommendation from the
color guard. Band Master.
3. In charge of majorette and color guard.
1. In charge of holding the majorette  A good dancer
Majorette Leader) together, and directing the  A pleasant and good standing
( student) entire majorette and color guard during  Assigned by the Majorette
shows in field and competitions. Trainer
1. In charge of holding the co - members  A good dancer
Color Guard Major w/ required flag color together, and  A pleasant and good standing
( student) directing the entire co - members  Assigned by the Majorette
during shows in field and competitions. Trainer
1. Responsible to follow the auxiliary  Must be selected as a band
Band & Majorette instructions given by the Band Master, member
Members Majorette Trainer, and other personnel.  Certification &
( students) Commendation of
Membership
 Committed

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 Categorized Band & Majorette Composition

Marching Band Composition

Marching band is a group in which instrumental musicians perform while marching, often for
entertainment or competition. Instrumentation typically includes brass, woodwind,
and percussion instruments. Most marching bands wear a uniform, often of a military - style, that
includes an associated organization's colors, name or symbol. These are accompanied by a color guard
and twirler during the field activities such parade and exhibition, a group of performers who add a visual
interpretation to the music through the use of props, most often flags, rifles. It is generally categorized
by function, size, age, instrumentation, marching style, and type of show they perform. In addition to
traditional parade performances, many marching bands also perform field shows at sporting events and
at marching band competitions. Increasingly, marching bands perform indoor concerts that implement
many songs, traditions, and flair from outside performances. Below is the categorized sectional
composition of the Marching band.
Categorized Sectional of Marching Band Composition
Kind of Instruments Parts Required No. of Player
Piccolos (2 players)
Flutes (3players)
Woodwinds/Reeds section Clarinets (10 players)
Soprano Saxes (2 players)
Alto Saxes (3players)
Tenor Saxes (2 players)
Trumpets (10 players)
French Horns (3 players)
Brass section Trombones (5 players)
Euphonium/Baritones (2 players)
Tubas (2 players)
Souse phones (5 players)
Bass Drums (2 players)
Snare Drums (4 players)
Percussion section Cymbals (2 players)
Tom Toms/Quantum (2 players)
Timpani (2 players)
Xylophone/Marimbas (3 players)

Showband & Orchestra

Showband and orchestra is a combination of strings, wind, percussion instruments showed to play
various songs and perform on stage. Showband is a band that plays cover versions of popular songs.
Orchestra is a group of instrumentalists, especially one combining string, woodwind, brass, and
percussion sections and playing classical music. It is also a part of a theater where the orchestra plays,
typically in front of the stage and on a lower level than the audience. Below is the composition of the
showband & orchestra.
Showband and Orchestra Composition
Member Instruments Required No. of Player
Lead Guitarists E – Guitar and gadget 2 players
Rhythm E – guitar 2 players

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 Bass Guitar E - guitar 2 players
Percussionist Drum sets 2 players
Vocalist Microphone/ Song lyrics 4 players
Trumpeters trumpet 3 players
Trombonist trombone 3 players
Alto Saxophonist Alto Sax 2 players
Tenor Saxophonist Tenor Sax 2 players

Drumline
A drumline is a section of percussion instruments usually played as part of a musical marching
ensemble. College marching bands, drill and drum corps, drum and bugle corps, indoor percussion
ensembles are some examples of groups that include a "drumline." Below are the compositions of
Drumline:
Drumline Composition
Instruments Required No. of Player
Snare Drum 8 players
Bass Drum 5 players
Cymbals 4 players
Tom tom/Quantum 2 players
Cowbell 1 player

Majorette
Majorette a young woman or girl who wears a uniform and makes a pattern of movements with a
baton and color guard flag. Below is the composition of Majorette.
Majorette Composition
Member Instruments Required No. of Player
Twirler Baton 20 players
Color guard Required flag 20 players

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 PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES OF BAND AND MAJORETTE
(Yearly Activities)
Program / Activities Occasion / Festivities
1. Participation in the Regional and  Penafrancia Festival/Military parade
National Military Parade Competitions  Magayon Festival/Military parade
 Etc….
2. Participation in the Regional and  Bantayog Festival
National Street Dancing Competitions  Pinyasan Festival
 Magayon Festival
 Ibalong Festival
 Etc…
3. Scheduled of Practices  In the event that there will be invitation
from organizing, time frame for the
competition should be taken into
consideration at least good results
4. Year round trainings and rehearsal  Every semester and summer season
5. Participation in various activities  Fest activities such:
 Brgy. Fests
 Dyana or pamukaw
 Religious activity such as:
 All saints procession or
Halloween parade and
procession
 Translacion and Fluvial
procession
 Ceremonial activity such as:
 Flag raising and lowering
 Welcoming of Guest
 ROTC ceremony
 Occasional activity such as:
 Birthdays
 Christening
 Weddings
 Band & Majorette Competition such
as:
 Regional competition
 National competition
 Other activities from internal and
external request and invitation
6. Organization and sponsoring of a:  Sponsoring in the seminars and
1. Summer band & majorette training and workshop
camp training and workshop
7. Band and Majorette Outreach Program  Band and Majorette Summer Camp
Training
 Concert for a cause

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 Band & Majorette Training Program
(Whole Year Activity)
Composed Group Name Assessment Level Activities
 Theory of music with
exercises
 Structure of notes and rest
 Proper holding and blowing
while using of instruments
 Embouchure technique
Marching Band Basic Level and Advance  Proper reading key notes
with playing instruments
 Major/Natural scale &
Chromatic scale
 Marching proper and
command
 Marching drill with playing
instruments
Showband Stage performance level  Showmanship
 Marching proper and
command
Majorette Basic Level and Advance  Twirling proper
 Poise
 Routine and steps
 Command

Recommended by,

FROILAN P. BALMACEDA
Band Master

Noted:

MICHELLE S. CARBONELL, M. Phy., LLB

OSSD Director

Recommending Approval,

ROSALIE A, ALMADRONES, Ph. D.

VP for Academic Affairs

Approved,

RUSTY G. ABANTO, Ph. D.

College President