Across
- 1. Collective term for Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, etc.
- 3. Home post name where the band is based before 2023.
- 7. A ceremony’s program should include both solemn and ____ selections.
- 12. New post name after 2023
- 14. A short brass piece used to announce dignitaries: a ____ .
- 15. A common upbeat march often used in parades: “_____ and Stripes Forever.”
- 17. Bands perform these in public spaces to build goodwill.
- 18. Short pieces used to honor branches, often grouped together as a ____ medley.
- 19. The band can perform a short musical piece to recognize each branch — called a Service ____.
- 20. Places bands visit to lift spirits (plural).
Down
- 2. Song performed at the start of many ceremonies — the nation’s song.
- 4. The group that plays songs and marches is commonly called a military ____ .
- 5. Outreach to schools and community groups.
- 6. A mood created by reflective musical selections.
- 8. Bugle call used for memorial moments.
- 9. Official procedures and musical honors during ceremonies.
- 10. Patriotic song often sung at ceremonies; another popular selection is “America the Beautiful.”
- 11. Type of march used for parades and processions.
- 13. A solemn piece that often follows a moment of silence at Veterans Day.
- 16. The musical selection used to open a ceremony — often the national ____ .
- 20. The band provides this for awards and remembrances to increase dignity and feeling.
