GUIDE TO AUXMU QUALIFICATION

GUIDE TO AUXMU QUALIFICATION I. INTRODUCTION Fllwing typical Auxiliary PQS (Perfrmance Qualificatin System) prtcl, the Auxiliary Musician ( AUXMU ) Qualificatin Prgram is the prcedure t verify if a musician pssesses the minimum criteria required t meet the AUXMU3, AUXMU2, AUXMU1 and/r AUXMU QE qualificatin. All Auxiliary qualificatins (Bat Crew, cxswain, instructr, interpreter, VE, MDV, watch stander etc.) require a demnstratin f capability witnessed by smene already qualified in rder t cmplete the qualificatin. In the music wrld this is similar t a music adjudicatin. There are three critical cmpnents t public music perfrmance fr AUXMU which must be demnstrated. They are: Wearing the Cast Guard Auxiliary unifrm crrectly Grming cnfrming t the USCG Auxiliary requirements Musical perfrmance meets a minimum quality threshld The Standard Operating Prcedure (SOP) establishes three levels f AUXMU plus the AUXMU QE (Qualifying Examiner). The three AUXMU levels (3, 2 and 1) are mdeled ff f the New Yrk State Schl Music Assciatin NYSSMA ratings (level 3, 4 and 5). The AUXMU ranking parallels ther military and public affairs levels where 1 is the highest rating (e.g. Public Affairs Specialist 3 = PA3 and Petty Officer 1 st Class = PO1 ). The QE has achieved the highest quality standard (AUXMU1) and shuld have musical adjudicatin training such as that prvided by NYSSMA r yur state s equivalent. The first AUXMU QEs were qualified by members f the Cast Guard Band. The qualificatin signff sheets fr each AUXMU grade are in the AUXMU SOP. This guide clarifies sme ambiguities that have been identified in the SOP and as well as additinal detail and lgistics fr the AUXMU qualificatin. Updated signff sheets that reflect these clarificatins are prvided in this guide as Attachments (B-E). Please use these in lieu f the nes in the SOP. If there are further questins, please email yur questin t Jhn Sass at jsass@ptnline.net. II. DIRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS 1. A. Validatin f Mandatry Training Cmpletin: Can be signed ff by an AUXMU Mentr, qualified AUXMU at the level f qualificatin r higher, IS fficer r FC. Cnfirmatin that mandatry training is cmpleted can be fund by searching fr the member in AUXOFFICER and cnfirm that MANDTR- Mandated Training appears under Certificatins. B. Validatin f having read the AUXMU SOP: Can be signed ff by an AUXMU mentr r AUXMU QE after questining the candidate n the cntents f the SOP. 17-Nv-16 AUXMU PQS GUIDE--Page 1 f 5

2. Validate BQ Status: Can be signed ff by an AUXMU Mentr, qualified AUXMU at the level f qualificatin r higher, AUXMU QE r CG Bandsman. Cnfirmatin can be fund by searching fr the member in AUXOFFICER and cnfirm that the member s status is BQ r higher. Nte a member in AP status will nt be prmted t BQ status until (a) Mandated Training is cmpleted, (b) they passed an authrized bating safety class and (c) his/her backgrund check is cmpleted. Members in AP status may cmplete their AUXMU music qualificatin, but will nt receive their AUXMU qualificatin until they achieve BQ status. 3. Signff fr Unifrm and Grming Standards: These signffs can be made by an AUXMU Mentr, AUXMU at the level f qualificatin r higher, r AUXMU QE. The slist and signff authrity shuld carefully refer t the USCG Auxiliary Manual fr unifrm and grming standards (Chapter 10). A unifrm and grming checklist is prvided in Attachment F f this guide. The slist s unifrm will be inspected fr cleanliness and prper sizing. Full length phts f the frnt, back and bth sides f the slist in trpical blue unifrm shall be taken by the signff authrity and submitted electrnically as part f the AUXMU signff. Phts that reveal unifrm r grming nn-cnfrmance will require a repeat sign ff f this task. 4. Signff Cunterparts: If yu have nt cmpleted all f yur nn-adjudicatin signffs, yu may still sit fr the music adjudicatin prtin. The AUXMU QE will send his/her signff fr the adjudicatin prtin t the Auxiliary AUXMU QE Crdinatr. After cmpleting yur remaining signffs yu can send yur signff sheet(s) (w/ the adjudicatin sectins cmpleted) t the same AUXMU QE Crdinatr wh will aggregate the tw cunterparts. The cunterpart shuld be received within 3 mnths f the adjudicatin date r the slist may be required t be re-evaluated. 5. Perfrmance Unifrm: The slist must wear an apprpriate Cast Guard Auxiliary unifrm t the qualificatin auditin (trpical blue, winter dress 1, r service dress blue). 6. Music Perfrmance Adjudicatin: The adjudicatin is be cnducted by an AUXMU QE (Qualifying Examiner) in persn. A request fr an adjudicatin appintment must be made via the AUXMU QE Crdinatr (Jhn Sass) by submitting the AUXMU Qualificatin Exam Applicatin (page 5 f this Guide). The adjudicatin is expected t last apprximately 10-15 minutes. Larger percussin instruments required t cmplete the adjudicatin (xylphne, timpani, pian etc.) shuld be indicated n the appintment frm. Every effrt will be made t accmmdate the request, subject t availability. Hwever, a slist wh prefers t have accmpaniment must prvide their wn accmpanist r recrded/playback device and als indicate such n the appintment frm. 7. Lng Distance Music Adjudicatins: In persn auditins are preferred at all times. Realizing that travel distances and budget cnstraints are a hindrance t the grwth f the AUXMU prgram, nce the AUXMU Qualificatin Exam Applicatin has been received by the QE Crdinatr and the sl title cnfirmed, the applicant may submit an unedited, digital vide recrding (DVR) n a disc f the applicant perfrming the indicated sl. The applicant must als include a printed cpy f the sl music. The recrding must cnfrm t the fllwing: 1 The winter dress blue is nly authrized fr wearing frm Nvember 1 t March 31. 17-Nv-16 AUXMU PQS GUIDE--Page 2 f 5

a. the applicant fingers and face shall be visible 100% f the time while perfrming the sl, including pauses between mvements sufficient t demnstrate t the AUXMU QE the applicant is actually playing the piece; b. the camera shall be munted n a tripd and nt mve during the perfrmance; c. The member s Auxiliary pht ID shall be legibly prjected n the camera at the beginning f the taping Nte: The applicant s tne quality will be scred based n a recrding; therefre it is highly recmmended that the digital recrding be f the highest quality pssible. The balance f the sl perfrmance (scales and sight reading) will be crdinated via Skype r ther real time simulcast between the AUMU QE and the applicant. 8. Sl Perfrmance: The slist may nt have any guests present during the adjudicatin, except fr a perfrming accmpanist r videgrapher, if applicable. Hwever, as part f the AUXMU QE qualificatin prcess, there may be mre than ne QE present. 9. Recrding the Adjudicatin: Recrding the Qualifying Exam (adjudicatin) is NOT allwed. Yu will be asked t turn ff yur cell phnes t prevent recrding and avid interruptins during the adjudicatin. 10. Sl Piece: The sl piece shuld be prepared as per the NYSSMA level requirements. In case f multimvement pieces, refer t the NYSSMA level listing fr cnfirmatin. The AUXMU QE may elect nt t listen t the entire piece, but the QE must listen t n less than 30 secnds f the sl. The slist must perfrm frm an riginal versin f the music and prvide the same music fr the QE. 11. Unlisted Sl: If the slist desires t perfrm a sl piece that is nt listed in the NYSSMA manual, the slist must first prvide a legible cpy r digital cpy f the entire piece t the District AUXMU QE Crdinatr fr review by a QE panel. Upn review by a QE panel (min 2 QEs) the sl will be assigned a music difficulty level (1-6). Allw adequate time t receive clearance fr apprval f an unlisted piece. Adjudicatin will nt be scheduled until the sl s difficulty rating is cnfirmed. 12. Scales: All scales shall be ne ctave, even quarter ntes, ascending and descending, perfrmed at mderate temp. a. Fr AUXMU3: The slist shall prepare t perfrm frm memry 5 majr scales. The QE will select 2. b. Fr AUXMU2: The slist shall prepare t perfrm frm memry i. 7 majr scales. The QE will select 3. ii. 3 natural minr scales, the QE will select 1. c. Fr AUXMU1: The slist shall prepare t perfrm frm memry i. 15 majr scales. The QE will select 3. ii. 5 natural minr scales, the QE will select 2. 13. Chrmatic Scale: The chrmatic scale shall be ne ctave, even quarter ntes, ascending and descending, at a mderate temp, starting and ending n the same nte f the slist s chice. 14. Sight Reading: The QE will prvide yu with an 8 measure sight reading passage. Refer t the NYSSMA manual sight reading requirements fr yur instrument as t what can be expected fr each level (key signatures, time signatures, rhythms, etc.). Yu will be given apprximately ne minute t study the sight 17-Nv-16 AUXMU PQS GUIDE--Page 3 f 5

reading at the adjudicatin. A metrnme will be available during the ne minute study perid. Yu will be given a temp and the metrnme will be turned ff when yu start the sight reading. 15. Instrument, Stand and Accessries: Slist must prvide his/her wn instrument, music stand and accessries. It is expected that snare drum slists will prvide their wn snare drum, but fr larger percussin instruments, refer t item n. 6. Neck straps shall be f a cnservative design, preferably slid black, t cnfrm t unifrm requirements. 16. Multiple Instruments: Auxiliarists that play mre than ne instrument must qualify separately n each instrument. Separate instruments wuld be cnsistent with hw the instrument is listed in the NYSSMA manual. Fr example, alt sax, tenr sax, and baritne sax are cnsidered separate instruments. Auxiliarists are strngly urged t qualify n their primary instrument first. 17. Multiple levels/instruments: Slist may nt qualify fr different instruments r different levels during the same qualifying adjudicatin. Additinal instruments and/r higher levels require separate adjudicatins. Fr example, nt qualifying fr AUXMU2 adjudicatin will nt qualify yu as an AUXMU3. This will require a separate auditin n a future date. 18. Minimum time perid between auditins: A candidate may apply fr as many instruments and levels as they wish, with a recmmended minimum f 2 weeks between qualifying exams. 19. Qualificatins Results: The results f the qualifying exam will NOT be shared with the slist at the cnclusin f the exam. The AUXMU QE will send the results t the AUXMU QE Crdinatr fr review, verificatin and crdinatin with cunterpart signffs. The adjudicatin results will be sent t the slist electrnically at the email prvided including a digital cpy f the scre sheet within apprximately ne week f the adjudicatin. Upn verificatin that all f the signffs are cmpleted, the AUXMU QE Crdinatr will request DIRAUX t enter the AUXMU qualificatin int AUXDATA. 20. Pass/Failure: The adjudicatin prtin f the AUXMU qualificatin exam has a passing grade f 80% regardless f the level f difficulty perfrmed. N extra cnsideratin will be given fr attempting t perfrm a mre difficult sl than required. If the slist did nt pass the auditin, the slist can submit an applicatin fr anther AUXMU qualifying exam. A different QE may be requested by the slist fr a repeat exam, if available. III. WHEN YOU ARE READY TO TAKE THE QUALIFYING EXAM The qualifying exam (adjudicatin) may be taken at any time. It is nly when all f the qualificatins have been met, the paperwrk signed, submitted, reviewed fr cmpleteness will the qualificatin be entered int AUXDATA. Qualificatin signff sheets can be submitted t the AUXMU QE Crdinatr in multiple parts, if necessary. 1. Cmplete Attachment A, Aux Musician Qualificatin Exam Applicatin Frm and send it electrnically t the AUXMU QE Crdinatr, Jhn Sass (jsass@ptnline.net). Allw apprximately ne t tw weeks fr prcessing. 17-Nv-16 AUXMU PQS GUIDE--Page 4 f 5

2. If yu are requesting t use an unlisted sl, submit a legible cpy f the music sl prir t submitting the Exam Applicatin Frm and make sure yu have received apprval befre submitting yu Exam Applicatin. 3. Once yu receive yur QE adjudicatin time, date and lcatin, shw up early and in unifrm. Warming up and tuning are nt included in the allcated time. Allw yurself ample time t warm up and tune befre the adjudicatin. 4. Belw is a checklist f things yu shuld bring t the adjudicatin: a. Yur sheet music alng with cpies fr the accmpanist and AUXMU QE. b. Yur instrument and accessries such as muthpiece, reeds, neck strap, tuner etc. c. A prtable music stand. d. Wear the CG Auxiliary trpical blue unifrm, winter dress unifrm 2 r service dress blue unifrm. e. Yur Aux Musician Signff sheets [all pages] (Attachments B, C, D and/r E). If all f yur ther signffs are nt cmplete, keep yur cpy. f. Qualificatin Exam Applicatin Frm (returned frm the QE Crdinatr). 5. Fllwing the adjudicatin yu will receive a cpy f yur scre sheet electrnically in apprximately ne t tw weeks. If yu did nt cmplete all yur ther signffs, yu must send the remaining signffs cunterparts t the AUXMU QE Crdinatr within three mnths f yur adjudicatin. IV. DVR SOLO APPLICATION If yu are perfrming a listed sl, yu can submit yur unedited DVD t yur QE Crdinatr Jhn Sass, 31 Franklin Curt, Nrthprt, NY 11768. The DVD will nt be returned. If yu are prpsing t perfrm an unlisted sl, a cpy f the printed music shuld be submitted AND APPROVED prir t submitting the DVD disc. The DVD disc shuld be readable by any cmmercial DVD device. The applicant must als include a printed cpy f the sl music. The recrding must cnfrm t the fllwing: a. the applicant fingers and face shall be visible 100% f the time while perfrming the sl, including pauses between mvements sufficient t demnstrate t the AUXMU QE the applicant is actually playing the piece; b. the camera shall be munted n a tripd and nt mve during the perfrmance; c. The member s Auxiliary pht ID shall be legibly prjected n the camera at the beginning f the taping 2 The winter dress is nly apprved fr wearing frm Nvember 1 t March 31 17-Nv-16 AUXMU PQS GUIDE--Page 5 f 5

ATTACHMENT A AUXMUSICIAN QUALIFICATION EXAM APPLICATION FORM Bx 1 is t be cmpleted by the Slist applying fr an AUXMU Qualifying Exam (adjudicatin) Bx 1 Slist Name: Aux ID Number: Fltilla: - - Member Status: (AP, IQ, BQ, AX) Cntact Tel #: Slist s email: Qualificatin Exam Requested Lcatin/Time/Date: Applicatin fr (check ne)2f3 : AUXMU1 (level 5) AUXMU2 (level 4) AUXMU3 (level 3) Instrumental (sectin 1): Percussin (sectin 2): Vcal (sectin 3): Instrument: Instrument Vice: Title f music selectin3f4 : Cmpser (fr verificatin purpses) Required Mvements: Will yu have a pian accmpanist? ((Y/N): Will they bring their wn keybard?(y/n): Slist Signature: Date: email: After cmpleting bx 1, frward this page t yur District QE Crdinatr, Jhn Sass (jsass@ptnline.net). Yu will receive a cnfirmatin f yu QE exam date, time and lcatin. Bx 2 is t be cmpleted by the QE Crdinatr Bx 2 Date Request Received by QE Crdinatr: Yu have been cnfirmed fr yur AUXMU Qualifying Exam fr AUXMU level based n the name and cmpser f the sl piece stated abve. The AUXMU Qualifying Exam will be held at (lcatin): n (date) at (time) by AUXMU QE If yu cannt make this appintment, cntact the AUXMU QE directly ASAP at QE Crdinatr s signature: name: date: 3 Candidates may NOT qualify fr mre than ne level r instrument during the same Qualifying Exam 4 If the sl is nt listed in the NYSSMA Manual, prvide a cmplete cpy f the music sl with this applicatin and it will be reviewed by a QE panel fr music difficulty level assignment and cnfirmatin that it is suitable fr the level f AUXMU applied fr. 17-Nv-16 AUXMU PQS GUIDE ATTACHMENT A- page 1 f 1

ATTACHMENT B: AUXMU3 SIGNOFF SHEETS Auxiliarist Name: AUX ID #: Fltilla - - Number Descriptin AUXMU3 s 1-3: May be signed ff by an assigned AUXMU Mentr, qualified AUXMU at the level f qualificatin r higher, AUXMU QE, Cast Guard Band delegate, FC, VFC r IS fficer s 4-15: Must be signed ff by an AUXMU QE, r Cast Guard Band Delegate. Sign-ff Date 1a Validate cmpletin f all AUXMT requirements. 1b Validate candidate has read AUXMU SOP. 2 Validate member status is Basically Qualified (BQ) (r higher). 3a Demnstrate prper wearing f the trpical blue unifrm. See Attachment F fr a checklist. Submit 2-4 phts with signff sheet. 3b Demnstrate prper cmpliance with applicable grming standards. See Attachment F fr a checklist. Submit digital phts with the signff sheet. 4 MUSICAL PERFORMANCE SCORING: ACHIEVE A TOTAL SCORE OF AT LEAST 80% ON THE FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE ITEMS 4a Instrumentalists: Play a chrmatic scale, ne ctave, even quarter ntes, ascending and descending, mderate temp, beginning n any pitch the player s chses. (2 POINTS) 4b 4c 4d Instrumentalists: Prepare 5 and play 2 majr scales chsen by the QE, ne ctave, even quarter ntes, ascending and descending, mderate temp (fr mallet percussin play tw ctaves) (2 POINTS EACH) Instrumentalists: Perfrm a level 3 music sl f the candidate s chice, with r withut accmpaniment (70 POINTS). Instrumentalists: Sight read a level 3, 8 measure passage chsen by the QE (10 POINTS). 4e 4f 4g 4h 4i 4j Percussinists: Perfrm a level 3 snare drum music sl f the candidate s chice (40 POINTS). Percussinists: Prepare 5 rudiments including flam, paradiddle, ruff, 5 strke rll and a lng rll, clsed r pen, and play 3 f them selected by the AUXMU QE (10 POINTS). Percussinists: Demnstrate a duple and triple meter cadence (10 POINTS EACH). Percussinists: Demnstrate prper technique n the fllwing accessry equipment: triangle, tamburine, crash cymbals and bass drum (2 POINTS EACH). Percussinists: Sight read a level 3, 8 measure passage n snare drum selected by the AUXMU QE (10 POINTS). Vcalists: Match 3 pitches selected by the AUXMU QE in the vcal range and sing a majr scale starting n any pitch, ne ctave, quarter ntes at a mderate, even temp, ascending and descending using slfeggi r the syllable la (2 POINTS EACH). 17-Nv-16 AUXMU PQS GUIDE ATTACHMENT B- page 1 f 2

Number Descriptin AUXMU3 s 1-3: May be signed ff by an assigned AUXMU Mentr, qualified AUXMU at the level f qualificatin r higher, AUXMU QE, Cast Guard Band delegate, FC, VFC r IS fficer s 4-15: Must be signed ff by an AUXMU QE, r Cast Guard Band Delegate. Sign-ff Date 4k 4l 4m Vcalists: Sing, with r withut accmpaniment, a level 3 music sl f the candidate s chice (55 POINTS) Vcalists: Sight read a level 3, 8 measure passage, selected by the AUXMU QE, cmmensurate w the vcalist s nrmal range using slfeggi r the syllable "la" (10 POINTS). All: Stage Deprtment (10 POINTS) 1. Validatin f AUXMU3 PQS cmpletin (print name and signature): AUXMU QE: Date: FORWARD COMPLETED SIGN-OFF SHEET ALONG WITH ADJUDICATION SCORE SHEET TO AUXMU QE COORDINATOR AUXMU QE Crdinatr: Date: DIRAUX: Date: 17-Nv-16 AUXMU PQS GUIDE ATTACHMENT B- page 2 f 2

ATTACHMENT C: AUXMU2 SIGNOFF SHEETS Auxiliarist Name: AUX ID #: Fltilla - - Number Descriptin AUXMU2 s 1-3: May be signed ff by an assigned AUXMU Mentr, qualified AUXMU at the level f qualificatin r higher, AUXMU QE, Cast Guard Band delegate, FC, VFC r IS fficer s 4-19: Must be signed ff by an AUXMU QE, r Cast Guard Band Delegate. Signff Date 1a Validate cmpletin f all AUXMT requirements. 1b Validate candidate has read AUXMU SOP. 2 Validate member status is Basically Qualified (BQ) (r higher). 3a 3b Demnstrate prper wearing f the trpical blue unifrm. See Attachment F fr a checklist. Submit 2-4 phts with signff sheet. Demnstrate prper cmpliance with applicable grming standards. See Attachment F fr a checklist. Submit digital phts with the signff sheet. 4 MUSICAL PERFORMANCE SCORING: ACHIEVE A TOTAL SCORE OF AT LEAST 80% ON THE FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE ITEMS 4a Instrumentalists: Play a chrmatic scale, ne ctave, even quarter ntes, ascending and descending, beginning n any pitch the player s chses (2 POINTS). 4b Instrumentalists: Prepare 7 and play 3 majr scales chsen by the QE, ne ctave, even quarter ntes, ascending and descending, mderate temp (fr mallet percussin play tw ctaves) (2 POINTS EACH) 4c Instrumentalists: Prepare 3 and play ne natural minr scale chsen by the QE, ne ctave, even quarter ntes, ascending and descending, mderate temp (2 POINTS) 4d 4e 4f 4g 4h Instrumentalists: Perfrm a level 4 music sl (instrumental music difficulty is rated n a cale f 1 t 6) f the candidate s chice, cmmensurate with the instrument s range and apabilities, with r withut accmpaniment. The sl shuld be demnstrative f the andidate s full capabilities (70 POINTS) Instrumentalists: Sight read a level 4, 8 measure passage chsen by the QE, cmmensurate with the instrument s nrmal range (10 POINTS). Percussinists: Perfrm a level 4 snare drum music sl f the candidate s chice. The passage shuld be demnstrative f the candidate s full capabilities (40 POINTS) Percussinists: Prepare 10 rudiments and be prepared t play 5 f them, including the 5 frm AUXMU3, adding ratamacue, flam accents 1&2, flam tap and 9 strke rll. The lng rll shuld begin with a very slw rll single strke t duble strke then increase speed t full lng rll and back ut slwly t a slw rll where they began. Be able t execute an pen and a clsed rll (10 POINTS) Percussinists: Demnstrate a duple and triple meter cadence With matched and traditinal grip (10 POINTS EACH) 17-Nv-16 AUXMU PQS GUIDE ATTACHMENT C- page 1 f 2

Number Descriptin AUXMU2 s 1-3: May be signed ff by an assigned AUXMU Mentr, qualified AUXMU at the level f qualificatin r higher, AUXMU QE, Cast Guard Band delegate, FC, VFC r IS fficer s 4-19: Must be signed ff by an AUXMU QE, r Cast Guard Band Delegate. Signff Date 4i 4j 4k 4l 4m 4n 4 4p 4q 4r 4s Percussinists: Demnstrate basic (crash cymbals, bass drum, tamburine, triangle) and mre extensive knwledge f accessry equipment (mallet selectin n certain instruments, tamburine trill rll, knwledge f which pitches belng t which size timpani and (if instrument available) execute pitch matching (2 POINTS EACH) Percussinists: Demnstrate a timpani rll and a trill/rll n an auxiliary percussin instrument. Percussinists: Demnstrate rudimentary knwledge f keybard instruments. Percussinists: OPTIONAL: Prepare a level 1 passage n bells, chimes r glckenspiel r similar tne instrument. Percussinists: Sight read a level 4, 8 measure snare drum passage selected by the AUXMU QE. Vcalists: Match 3 pitches selected by the AUXMU QE in the vcal range, and sing a majr and a natural minr scale starting n any pitch, ne ctave, quarter ntes at a mderate and even temp, ascending and descending with slfeggi r the syllable la. Vcalists: Sing a capella, r with accmpaniment, a level 4 music f the candidate s chice, cmmensurate with the candidate s range and capabilities. Vcalists: Sing a capella the Star Spangled Banner in any key, ne verse, frm memry. Vcalists: Sing ne verse and chrus f Semper Paratus r Gd Bless America, with r withut accmpaniment, frm memry Vcalists: Sight read a level 4 passage selected by the QE, using slfeggi r the syllable la. All: Stage Deprtment (10 POINTS) 2. Validatin f AUXMU2 PQS cmpletin (print name and signature): AUXMU QE: Date: FORWARD COMPLETED SIGN-OFF SHEET ALONG WITH ADJUDICATION SCORE SHEET TO AUXMU QE COORDINATOR AUXMU QE Crdinatr: Date: DIRAUX: Date: 17-Nv-16 AUXMU PQS GUIDE ATTACHMENT C- page 2 f 2

ATTACHMENT D: AUXMU1 SIGNOFF SHEETS Auxiliarist Name: AUX ID #: Fltilla - - Number 1a 1b Descriptin AUXMU1 s 1-3: May be signed ff by an assigned AUXMU Mentr, qualified AUXMU at the level f qualificatin r higher, AUXMU QE, Cast Guard Band delegate, FC, VFC r IS fficer s 4-19: Must be signed ff by an AUXMU QE, r Cast Guard Band Delegate. Validate cmpletin f all AUXMT requirements. Validate candidate has read AUXMU SOP. Sign-ff 2 Validate cmpletin f the bating safety curse requirement fr Basically Qualified (BQ) membership status. 3a Demnstrate prper wearing f the trpical blue unifrm (take phts, 4 sides). Refer t Attachment F fr a checklist 3b Demnstrate cmpliance with applicable grming standards (take phts, 4 sides). Refer t Attachment F fr a checklist 4 MUSICAL PERFORMANCE SCORING: ACHIEVE A TOTAL SCORE OF AT LEAST 80% ON THE FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE ITEMS 4a Instrumentalists: Play a chrmatic scale, even quarter ntes, ascending and descending, ne ctave, beginning n any pitch the player s chses, at a mderate temp. 4b 4c Instrumentalists: Prepare 15 and perfrm 3 majr scales chsen by the QE, ne ctave, even quarter ntes, ascending and descending, mderate temp Instrumentalists: Prepare 5 and perfrm tw natural minr scales chsen by the QE, ne ctave, even quarter ntes, ascending and descending, mderate temp. Date 4d 4e 4f 4g 4h 4i Instrumentalists: Perfrm a level 5 music sl r higher (instrumental music difficulty is rated n a scale f 1 t 6) f the candidate s chice, cmmensurate with the instrument s range and capabilities with r withut accmpaniment. The passage shuld be demnstrative f the candidate s full capabilities. Instrumentalists: Sight read an 8 measure passage chsen by the AUXMU QE Mallet Percussin: Demnstrate use f 2 mallets by playing 3 majr scale fr tw ctaves simultaneusly beginning n any nte, even quarter ntes, ascending and descending, mderate temp. Percussinists: Perfrm a level 5 music sl (r higher) f the candidate s chice n snare drum. The passage shuld be demnstrative f the candidate s full capabilities. Percussinists: Demnstrate knwledge f accessry percussin including Latin and African instruments (cngas, bngs, djembe, and cajn fr examples). Percussinists: OPTIONAL: Able t play and perfrm n drum set. All rudiment knwledge and able t demnstrate when asked specifics by the AUXMU QE 17-Nv-16 AUXMU PQS GUIDE ATTACHMENT D- page 1 f 2

Number 4j 4k 4l AUXILIARY MUSICIAN (AUXMU) PROGRAM Descriptin AUXMU1 s 1-3: May be signed ff by an assigned AUXMU Mentr, qualified AUXMU at the level f qualificatin r higher, AUXMU QE, Cast Guard Band delegate, FC, VFC r IS fficer s 4-19: Must be signed ff by an AUXMU QE, r Cast Guard Band Delegate. Sign-ff Percussinists: OPTIONAL: Timpani skills as in AUXMU2 using German and French grip. Level 2 sl n a keybard instrument. Percussinists: Drum cadence in duple and triple meter executed with matched and traditinal grip. Demnstrate knwledge f battery in a marching situatin and be able t play bass drum, cymbals, snare r multi tms instruments. Percussinists: Sight read a, level 5, 8 measure snare drum passage selected by the AUXMU QE. Date 4m 4n 4 4p 4q 4r 4s 4t Percussinists: Prepare 15 rudiments, including the 10 frm AUXMU2 and adding flamacue, duble paradiddle, lessn 25, single drag and 11-17 strke rlls and be prepared t play 7 f them. The lng rll shuld begin with a very slw rll single strke t duble strke then increase speed t full lng rll and back ut slwly t a slw rll where they began. Be able t execute an pen and a clsed rll. Vcalists: Match 3 pitches selected by the AUXMU QE in the vcal range. Vcalists: Perfrm a majr scale and a minr scale in prper slfeggi, either mveable r fixed d at the slist s discretin. Vcalists: Perfrm a ne ctave, even quarter ntes, ascending and descending chrmatic scale starting n the pitch f the slist s chice, using slfeggi r the syllable la. Vcalists: Sing a capella, r with accmpaniment, a level 5 music f the candidate s chice Vcalists: Sing the Star Spangled Banner in the key f the slist s chice frm memry, ne verse. Vcalists: Sing either Semper Paratus r Gd Bless America, ne chrus, in the key f the slist s chice, frm memry. Vcalists: Sight read an 8 measure passage chsen by the QE, using slfeggi r the syllable la. Validatin f AUXMU1 PQS cmpletin (printed name and signature): AUXMU QE: Date: FORWARD COMPLETED SIGN-OFF SHEET ALONG WITH ADJUDICATION SCORE SHEET TO AUXMU QE COORDINATOR AUXMU QE Crdinatr: DIRAUX: Date: Date: 17-Nv-16 AUXMU PQS GUIDE ATTACHMENT D- page 2 f 2

ATTACHMENT E: AUXMU QE SIGNOFF SHEETS QE Candidate Name: AUX ID #: Fltilla - - Number Descriptin AUXMU QE s must be signed ff by an AUXMU QE r the Cast Guard delegate. Sign-ff Date 1 Cmplete AUXMU1 qualificatin. 2 Describe general duties and respnsibilities f an AUXMU QE. 3 Perfrm ne AUXMU QE missins as a trainee. Validatin f AUXMU QE PQS cmpletin (print name and signature): AUXMU QE: Date: FORWARD COMPLETED SIGN-OFF SHEET ALONG WITH ADJUDICATION SCORE SHEET TO AUXMU QE COORDINATOR AUXMU QE Crdinatr: Date: DIRAUX: Date: 17-Nv-16 AUXMU PQS GUIDE ATTACHMENT E- page 1 f 1

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ATTACHMENT F: UNFIORM & GROOMING CHECKLIST Auxliarist: Fltilla: - - Date: (Attaining the active duty grming and appearance standards shuld always be held as the gal fr all Auxiliarists wearing the unifrm. USCG Manual, Chapter 10, C.3) OVERALL IMPRESSION Unifrm pressed Unifrm clean Fits prperly (nt baggy r tight) In gd repair 5 COMBINATION COVER Prper size Wrn squarely n the head Chin strap in place and snug Cap grmmets snug against cap cver White cver clean Brim clean and shined SHIRT Clean and pressed Prper size Shulder bards riented crrectly, enhanced, nt faded Name tag centered and level, ¼ abve Auxiliarist s right pcket Ribbns centered and level, ¼ abve Auxiliarist s left pcket Ribbn precedence crrect TROUSERS Pressed and clean Trusers tuch tp f shes (frnt) N kink when standing at attentin Belt/gig line crrect SKIRT SOCKS SHOES Pressed and clean Hemline between crease at the back f the knee and 2 inch belw Black in clr, undecrated material. Black, with heels made f smth leather r a synthetic material. Lw cut f plain style withut decratin. 5 a unifrm item shall be cnsidered n lnger serviceable when any aspect f it is irreparably damaged, siled, stained, frayed, wrn, disclred, faded, r altered 17-Nv-16 AUXMU PQS GUIDE ATTACHMENT F- page 2 f 2

N stitching r seams acrss the te. Heels shall be n higher than 1 inch. Sle edges, heels, and laces must be black. PERSONAL ITEMS Necklaces and neck chains nt visible Watches, ID bracelets, earrings, rings cnservative, nn-cntrversial, and in gd taste N mre than tw rings 6 n each hand. Thumb rings are nt authrized. N earrings n men Wmen may wear ne pair f gld, silver, r pearl earrings which shuld be small (maximum ¼ inch) and f the rund ball style. N articles, jewelry, r studs ther than thse specified fr wmen shall be thrugh r attached t the ear, nse, tngue, r any ther visible bdy part while in unifrm. Visible tatts, bdy piercing, brands, intentinal scarring r mutilatin, r mdificatins f the head and neck are prhibited unless required fr legitimate medical purpses. Wmen s csmetics shall be f cnservative clr and wrn in gd taste. Fingernails clean. Wmen (ONLY) nail plish shall be cnservative and neutral in clr. French nails, if wrn, shall be with a white tip nly, n wider than ¼-inch. Decrative nail art is nt authrized while in unifrm. N articles wrn r carried expsed n the unifrm. e.g. pencils, pens, watch chains r fbs, pins, handkerchiefs, cmbs, cell phnes, eyeglasses, cigarettes, cigars, pipes and similar items. EYEWEAR Frame and lens styles will be cnservative and in gd taste. Mirrred lenses are prhibited while in unifrm. RELIGIOUS WEAR N religius apparel visible, Religius headgear des nt cver the face, is black with n writing, and is cmpletely cvered when wearing the cmbinatin hat MEN S HEAD HAIR Neat and clean Nt tuch the cllar Nt tuching the ears MEN S FACIAL HAIR Beards, sideburns, mustaches well grmed and neatly trimmed, nt ragged. Mustache des nt extend beynd the lip line N patches r sptty clumps f facial hair Bulk f beard nt mre 1 inch frm the skin WOMEN s HAIR Nt extend belw the tp f the cllar Bangs shall nt extend belw the eye brws 6 Engagement/wedding set cunt as 1 ring. 17-Nv-16 AUXMU PQS GUIDE ATTACHMENT F- page 2 f 2