Atch 3 SOW Band of the West Revised.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

F2MRAU2287AW02 - Band of the West Holiday in Blue (HIB)

Solo Vocalist San Antonio, TX

19-21 December, 2022

1. BACKGROUND

The United States Air Force (USAF) Band of the West is a musical organization whose mission is to inspire immediate and long-lasting morale and esprit de corps for Joint Base San Antonio, Texas (JBSA) and the United States of America. To support this effort, the Band of the West reaches over six million listeners via live and televised events each year. Under the direction of the Commander, Air Force Bands actively design a wide variety of musical events to bridge language and cultural differences to engage, inform, entertain, and inspire audiences. Bands perform the right music for the right event and utilize performing styles and techniques to establish a sense of commonality and community with targeted audiences. In support of this mission, the Band of the West is seeking the services of a professional featured Vocalist for its 38th Annual Holiday in Blue performances at a top-class concert venue in San Antonio, TX. The events will be performed for in-person audiences, and will also be recorded for future broadcast on television as well as Air Force media and social media outlets.

2. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT.

The purpose of this Statement of Work is to procure professional vocal and speaking services for the USAF Band of the West’s “Holiday in Blue” rehearsal and performances, Period of Performance of 19- 21 December, 2022 as well as video and audio recordings that will be utilized on social media and for broadcast in part or whole, during the 2023 Holiday Season on television stations and media outlets in the Geographic Area of Responsibility of the Band of the West.

IAW DAFI 35-110, para 2.7.2, U.S. Air Force Band Commanders are highly qualified music conductors and subject matter experts who exercise command authority. Enlisted leaders within the organization are also subject matter experts. The leadership team of the Band of the West will discern the Vocalist’s technical suitability for contracting purposes.

The Government point of contact (POC) for this event shall be MSgt Dwight Wiest, ph. (210) 845-5718 or email dwight.wiest@us.af.mil.

The contractor (Vocalist) shall meet the technical requirements and provide all necessary services to include the following:

2.1. SERVICE REQUIREMENTS:

2.1.1. Period of Performance. The Vocalist shall be available to perform live, in-person in San Antonio TX from 19-21 December, 2022.

2.1.1.1. Be available to rehearse with the Band of the West, 19 December, 2022, 1600-1900 hrs (exact times to be determined).

mailto:dwight.wiest@us.af.mil

2.1.1.2. Perform concerts with the Band of the West, 20 and 21 December, 2022, 1930-2100 hrs.

2.1.2. Prepare 10-14 featured musical works from memory to be performed on stage with the Band of the West. Sheet music for each musical work will be provided in advance.

2.1.2.1. The following musical works will be sung in the keys indicated: “Silver Bells,” key of G;

“Little Drummer Boy,” key of D; “The Christmas Song,” key of C; “O Christmas Tree,” key of E-flat;

“Baby It's Cold Outside,” key of C; “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,” key of C; “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” key of G; “Angels We Have Heard On High,” key of E-flat; “O Holy Night,” keys of A-flat, A, B-flat and D-flat; “Love Is Worth Fighting For,” key of G minor.

2.1.2.2. Engage and lead the audience in a Holiday medley sing-a-long.

2.1.2.3. Consult with the Music Director (Major Dustin Doyle) on any questions of musical performance that may arise.

2.1.3. Speak scripted verbal content before, during and between musical works that delivers Air Force messaging appropriate to the event and meets Air Force objectives.

2.1.4. Vocalist will grant gratis rights to the Band of the West for the use of recorded material from the period of performance.

2.1.4.1. Recorded material from the 20-21 December 2022 performances may be used in whole or part and/or in derivative/abridged form for promotional materials. Recorded material may be used by the United States Air Force in future video productions and may be uploaded to Official YouTube channels, official USAF websites and/or any Air Force-approved social media platforms.

2.1.4.2. Recorded material and custom musical arrangements from the period of performance may be used by the United States Air Force in perpetuity.

2.1.5. Conduct. During the Period of Performance, Vocalist shall behave in a professional manner, compatible with the positive military image of the Department of Defense and the Band of the West.

Tardiness, drunkenness, consumption or possession of illegal controlled substances, vulgar speech, or other offensive or tasteless behaviors will not be tolerated.

2.1.6. Vocalist must be adept at singing in the following musical styles: Jazz, Country, Classical, Rock and Roll, Soul, Blues, and Adult Contemporary (Soft Rock).

2.1.7. Must project a professional image and appeal to a wide age demographic.

3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS.

3.1. National Exposure and Name Recognition. Vocalist must have placed within the top three in the season finale of a nationally-televised performance competition such as “America’s Got Talent,” “The Voice” or “American Idol.”

3.2. Patriotic Image. Must have performed the National Anthem at major sporting events such as Bowl Games or Major League Baseball.

3.3. Music Industry Leader. Vocalist must be a Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) Platinum Award certified artist.

3.4. Technical Capability. Vocalist must sing fluidly in the concert pitch range of F3 to F5. Vocal range must be verifiable by providing internet hyperlinks to recorded performances that display the required vocal range.

3.5. Media Reach. Must have at least four million monthly listeners on the Spotify music platform. Must have at least 300,000 subscribers on their official YouTube channel. Must have at least 250,000 followers on Instagram. Media Reach must be verifiable by providing screenshots that display the required listener, subscriber, and follower numbers.

4. MILESTONES.

4.1. The Vocalist or her Management will supply promotional materials (press photos, biography, etc.) to the Band of the West by 13 December 2022.

4.2. Sheet music will be provided to the Vocalist by 13 December 2022.

4.3 The Vocalist will arrive in San Antonio prepared for rehearsal with the Band of the West on 19

December 2022.

4.4. Final performance is 21 December 2022.

5. PAYMENT TERMS.

5.1 Payment will be rendered upon completion of performance.