DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY
121 BLAKE ROAD
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 21402·1300
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USNA INSTRUCTION 5141 . 1
From:
Superintendent
Subj:
u.s.
Ref:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
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NAVAL ACADEMY MUSICAL ACTIVITIES
USNAINST 5420.23.E
USNAINST 5720 . 3F
COMDTMIDNINST 1710.14K
USNAINST 4001.5B
USNAINST 7000.4A
USNAINST 7010.3A
COMDTMIDNINST 1310.1E
COMDTMIDNINST 1601.12D
COMDTMIDNINST 3120.1K
COMDTMIDNINST 4653.1N
COMDTMIDNINST 5400.6R
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Purpose
a . To establish the policy and roles of the Department of Musical
Activities .
b . To issue general guidance for musical activities for midshipmen
conducted on and off the grounds of the United States Naval Academy (USNA)
2 . Background . The purpose of the Midshipman Musical Activities Program is
to provide a forum for midshipmen to develop confidence, command presence,
and leadership.
The Naval Academy Musical Activities Department, in
coordination with the Creative and Fine Arts Committee, provides fine arts
education for the Brigade of Midshipmen through the Creative and Fine Arts
Program in accordance with reference (a). Additionally, in accordance with
reference (b), the Department provides community relations, admissions, and
public affairs outreach for the Naval Academy.
In support of the Naval
Academy's mission to develop midshipmen and to graduate leaders of character
for naval service, Department functions include, but are not limited to :
official USNA functions; USNA Admissions outreach through concert tours,
school performances , symphony collaborations, broadcasts, recordings, and
telecasts; USNA public relations; the Command Religious Program, providing
music for USNA Chapel Services; the USNA Distinguished Artist Series; and to
represent the Naval Academy to the public-at-large both nationally and
internationally . When available and on a not to interfere basis with
supporting USNA's mission, ensembles may support military commands, Navy
recruiting, and other community outreach events .
3. Organization.
The Musical Activities Department is responsible to the
Commandant of Midshipmen.
The Dire ctor of Musical Activ ities reports
directly to the Commandant through the Deputy Commandant and serves as a
subject matter expert for the command.
The Brigade Operations Officer, in
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accordance with
extrac urricular
accordance with
extracurricular
reference (c), is responsible for all mid shipmen
activities . The Director of Musical Activities , in
reference (c) , executes all midshipmen musical
activities .
Budget requests for the Musical Activities
4 . Financial controls.
Department are initiated by the Director of Musical Activities . Signature
authority for funds up to those requiring Commandant approval will reside
with the Operations Officer or designated representative . Musical Activities
Department appropriated , non - appropriated , and gift budgets and accounts are
overseen by the Commandant of Midshipmen Supply Officer and are subject to
the procedures and controls of references (d) through (f).
5.
Staff . All appropriated fund employees , non-appropriated fund employees ,
and contractors for musical services and support of Musical Activities
Department report to the Director of Musical Activities . These include the
directors of the various organizations , administrative , and support staff .
6. Activities . To ensure quality of support , the Director of Musical
Activities is responsible for all scheduling of ensembles and individuals of
musical activities under the guidance of Brigade Operations and in accordance
with the Commandant ' s Priorities .
a.
Events will be scheduled by the Department Coordinator in accordance
with references (g) through (m) .
b. An annual schedule will be presented by the Director of Musical
Activities to the Commandant of Midshipmen for approval prior to the start of
each academic year.
This annual plan will be a concept brief , which reflects
the consensus of Commandant Operations , Supply , and the Music Director in
alignment with the Master Schedule. As with all midshipmen absences and
scheduling , individual movement orders will be coordinated through Commandant
Operations in accordance with referenc e (j) and funding processes will be
overseen by the Commandant ' s Supply Officer in accordance with references
(d) , (e) , and (f) . DoD and DON processes for travel oversight will apply
regardless of funding source.
c . Because of the volume and complexity of requests , the
unintended impact on midshipmen participants , budget , and the
on each ensemble , additions or changes to the Master Schedule
approval by Commandant via the Director of Musical Activities
Operations.
potential
overall effects
are subject to
and Commandant
d . Missed classes will be coordinated via Commandant Operations with the
Academic Dean for Academic Affairs.
Every effort will be made to minimize
missed c l ass time in accordance with reference (j) .
e . Midshipman participation in practices and performances of Musical
Activities will be guided by reference (1) .
7.
Procedures for Requesting Musical Activities Support
a . Requests should be submitted in writing as early as possible , but no
less than 30 days before the event to : Director , Musical Activities , U.S.
Naval Academy , 675 Decatur Road, Annapolis , MD 21402 ; or by contacting the
Music Department Office at (410) 293-2439 or via e - mail at music@u s na.edu.
Requests should contain the type of event (concert , parade , dance , national
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anthem, dinner, etc . ), specific ensemble (if known), date, time , location,
point of contact, and contact info r mation .
b. Military and civilian sponsors requesting support must generally
provide funding for per diem and lodging (if applicable) and be prepared to
provide transportation.
This funding may be considered a gift, and will
therefore be reviewed in accordance with reference (d) .
c. Additional information about the department and specific ensembles
may be found by visiting www.usna.edu / music.
8.
Exemptions.
In general, . due to each ensemble's busy schedule and/ or
legal restrictions on midshipmen support of private or fundraising functions,
the following activ ities are not supported :
a.
Class Reunions
b.
Priv ate Parties (birthdays, graduations, homecomings, etc.)
c.
Weddings
d.
Funerals/Memorial Services (ex cept for midshipmen)
e . Change-of-Command Ceremonies, Promotion Ceremonies,
Enlistments / Reenlistments, or Retirement Ceremonies
f.
Sporting Events (except support to Navy Athletics coordinated through
Commandant Operations) . High visibility support to non-Naval Academy events
must be approv ed by the Commandant .
Distribution:
Non-Mids (Electronically)
Brigade (Electronically )
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