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MCINCR RCO – RA PWS/SOW Template – Strategic Branch Fiscal Year 2024_Ver.1

Performance Work Statement (PWS) / Statement of Work (SOW)

“Music in Motion” Brass 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 musical marching 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, front ensemble percussion, 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 brass arranging is required to produce the D&B’s brass 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.

Traditional musical ensembles use brass instruments pitched in the keys of “Bb” and “F” while the D&B is using brass bugles in the key of “G”. Musical selections for this key and arrangement of instruments are not commercially available for purchase, therefore all musical selections performed by the unit must be custom arranged or composed. The unit does not 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 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 brass 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 October 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.

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Brass Arrangement Revisions

Revised brass music arrangements for the “Music in Motion” program.

Quarterly Email to Unit Design Lead

Design Meeting Consultation

Travel to Washington, DC to discuss design and intent for the “Music in Motion” program.

August In-person

Clinic Training Travel to meet the unit to provide clinician services for the “Music in Motion” program implementation.

January and February

In-person

☐ Not applicable

4.5. Delivery Address:

All deliverables will be received digitally by the Unit Design Lead.

☐ Not applicable

4.6. 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.

4.7. Contractor Personnel / Qualifications:

The contractor must have the following qualifications and experience:

- Experience designing and arranging for a championship level Drum Corps International (DCI) World Class ensemble.

- Experience educating as a Brass Caption Head for a championship level DCI World Class ensemble.

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

- Experience as a collegiate level professor for music courses.

- Familiarity with standard music notation software to include Sibelius and Finale.

- Possesses a minimum of a Master’s degree in music.

4.8. 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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4.9. Security Requirements:

☒ Not applicable

4.10. 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.

4.11. Specifications:

- Brass instrumentation includes soprano bugles, mellophone bugles, baritone bugles and contrabasses pitched in the key of “G”.

- Brass ensemble parts include first soprano, second soprano, mellophone, first baritone, second baritone, third baritone and contrabass.

- Brass ensemble size will be dictated during initial design meeting and is subject to fluctuate annually.

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

4.12. List of Attachments:

☒ Not applicable

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