A-1. SOW Designer Percussion OFFICIAL.docx

Performance Work Statement (PWS) / Statement of Work (SOW) “Music in Motion” Percussion Arrangements “The Commandant’s Own,” United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps (D&B)

1. Background The mission of “The Commandant’s Own,” United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps (D&B) is to provide music and drill ceremony for the Commandant of the Marine Corps and the Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks Washington, DC. Required performances include Friday Evening Parades, Sunset Parades, and Battle Color Ceremonies – all of which include performances of the “Music in Motion” program. The “Music in Motion” program is a 15 – 20 minute marching musical performance which highlights the musical and marching expertise of the unit and changes annually to meet the needs of the mission. As such a core facet of the unit’s mission, the “Music in Motion” program is required to be designed to the highest standards to align with the premiere status of the unit. The D&B is the premiere musical marching unit for the Marine Corps and the only active -duty drum and bugle corps in the Armed Forces. As a drum and bugle corps, the unit is comprised of marching battery percussion, a front ensemble percussion section, electronics section and brass bugles pitched in the key of “G”. This unique ensemble construction is distinct from any other military or civilian musical ensemble. Thus, musical arrangements and marching drill are not commercially available and are required to be custom designed.

2. Scope An industry expert in battery percussion and front ensemble arranging is required to produce the D&B’s percussion arrangements for the “Music in Motion” program, to provide in-person consultation on the development and implementation of the “Music in Motion” program and to provide clinic opportunities to give professional level education to Marines. Custom percussion arrangements are required due to the lack of commercially available products and the unique nature and composition of a battery percussion and front ensemble section within a drum and bugle corps. The music performed by a marching percussion section is written specifically to augment the brass arrangements and to provide impact and texture to the overall product design. The unit does not currently have internal individuals capable of rendering these services. Thus, an industry expert is required to fulfill these requirements to maintain the unit’s high standards and to meet the mission set forth by the Commandant of the Marine Corps and the Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks Washington, DC.

3. Performance Requirements

3.1 Tasks: The Contractor shall…

3.1.1 Attend "Music in Motion" Design Meetings in Washington, DC in August taking place over 3 business days for 8 hours per day. Provide music design ideas, critique, and feedback during these initial meetings in order to develop the "Music in Motion" program.

3.1.2 Be available for bi-weekly follow-on meetings via phone to discuss the development of musical products and provide incremental drafts at monthly intervals.

3.1.3 Generate and deliver five musical arrangements for percussion instruments that match the creative intent and supplied instrumentation from the Government for the “Music in Motion” program in accordance with the specifications in section 4.11, no later than December 1. Implement minor revisions as requested.

3.1.4 Provide musical consultation and performance feedback on the development and implementation of musical arrangements on-site in Washington, DC in January for 3 business days for 6 hours per day.

3.1.5 Provide musical consultation and performance feedback on the development and implementation of musical arrangements in coordination with visual design and electronic design on-site in Yuma, AZ in February for 3 business days for 8 hours per day.

3.1.6 Generate and deliver additional 5 musical arrangements for utilization in concerts that match the creative intent and supplied instrumentation from the Government in accordance with the specifications in section 4.11. Implement minor revisions as requested.

4. Applicable Information and/or Documents

4.1. Period of Performance:

4.2. Place of Performance:

Marine Barracks Washington, DC MCAS Yuma, AZ

4.3. List of Deliverables:

01 December Email to Unit Design Lead

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4.4. Hours of Operation:

- Initial design meetings will take place in August in Washington, DC for 3 days for 8 hours daily.

- Follow on meetings will be held via phone during standard business hours bi-weekly.

- Clinician and design implementation services will be conducted in Washington, DC in January for 3 days for 6 hours daily.

- Clinician and design implementation services will be conducted in Yuma, AZ in February for 3 days for 8 hours daily.

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4.5. Contractor Personnel / Qualifications:

The contractor must have the following qualifications and experience:

· Experience arranging and designing for a championship-level Drum Corps International (DCI) World Class ensemble and a championship-level Winter Guard International (WGI) Independent World percussion ensemble.

· Experience educating as a Percussion Caption Head for a championship-level Drum Corps International World Class ensemble.

· Clinician experience teaching musicians’ current industry standards and new and innovative techniques.

· Possesses a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in music.

· Have familiarity with standard music writing software to include Sibelius and Finale.

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4.6. Travel:

The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract type. The Contractor is responsible for all travel/per diem related expenses required to perform this contract. Any anticipated travel costs in the performance of this contract shall be included as part of the quoted rate(s). Any travel matters associated with the performance of this contract are the sole responsibility of the Contractor. The Government shall not have any financial responsibility other than paying for the FFP on each line item.

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4.7. Security Requirements:

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4.8. Government Facility Access:

Marine Barracks Washington, DC MCAS Yuma, AZ

· The contractor will provide full name and contact information to the TPOC one week prior to arrival.

· The contractor will provide all vehicle information to include license plate and registration to the TPOC one week prior to arrival.

· The contractor will always have a valid photo ID when on a military installation.

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4.9. Specifications:

· Percussion instrumentation includes snare drums, tenor drums, bass drums, marimba, vibraphone, glockenspiel and auxiliary percussion.

· Percussion ensemble size and arrangement will be dictated during design meetings and is subject to fluctuate annually.

· Digital files will be sent as .sib files to be compatible with Sibelius music writing software.

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4.10. List of Attachments:

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