900 Division Q's

M.Holcomb · 09-28-2013, 01:14 PM

I have been involved in music for 6 years and have 3 years of performance marching under my belt. I was wondering what kinds of instruments do they take? I have most experience with Bass Clarinet.

sweetmtn · 09-28-2013, 01:23 PM

For those in the 900 divisions that are out front and are highly visible, it would be like a drumline and flags. Yes there is a band and also choir, but dont march..the "flags" march...it has been a long time since I went to my sons PIR...like 7 years ago! Best thing I would suggest is to look some PIR's up on youtube and watch a couple...

sweetmtn · 09-28-2013, 01:29 PM

This is the best and most complete PIR I can find:

http://youtu.be/YqvGP6oy6MM

JaxSailor22 · 09-28-2013, 11:28 PM

Getting into a 900 takes just a little bit of luck regarding your timing. For example the night you arrive they may be pulling in recruits for staff 900's which don't play instruments at all. You may just have to keep your eyes and ears open the night you arrive and if they are forming up a triple threat div then make your desire known- respectfully. I graduated div. 935 in July of 2012.

sweetmtn · 09-28-2013, 11:37 PM

M.Holcomb..understand that a 900 division is actually comprised of 2 separate divisions...only half of those during the PIR are actually graduating...if you make a 900 division, you perform in the PIR prior to your own and then the next week your own. That is why they only look for certain slots to fill when new recruits arrive.

CodyUSN · 09-29-2013, 07:31 PM

They take Clarinet, Flute, Piccolo, Tuba, Trombone, Snare, Bass drum, Trumpet, French horn. Well that was pretty much all that we had when I went through.

Div 924

cire · 10-02-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by M.Holcomb

I have been involved in music for 6 years and have 3 years of performance marching under my belt. I was wondering what kinds of instruments do they take? I have most experience with Bass Clarinet.

I don't remember bass clarinets when I was in either, but I thought there were clarinets. I was in triple threat band as well.. 905 I think.. I don't remember.. but yeah there wasn't that much marching, but there is some.

In ITA school across the street I joined the base band there, we did a few parades out in town, and mainly just practiced on base every few days. It was pretty low key.. but a good thing about being in that base band was we had option to get comrats (food pay) instead of having to eat at the galley.. I think they call it BAS now. anyways, don't know if it's still like that.. but even if you don't go 900 division, you should look into the base band when you get to school.

socrates · 10-02-2013, 02:28 PM

I may be able to shed further light upon 900 divisions, having graduated from the legendary 944 (CNO GOLD) just a few short weeks ago.

First you must know that there are three different types of 900 divisions. Triple threat, state flags and staff. State flags has a drum line while the rest perform color guard and flags. Triple threat is what you would be hoping to get, as they have an actual band with a wide range of instruments, as well as a rifle handling unit and a choir. Staff divisions provide escorts, body snatchers, seating assistance and ceremonial PIR leaders.

These divisions are on a 3 week rotation, one each week. So that a division performs three PIRs, with the last being their own. Therefore, more luck than anything will determine whether or not you will be able to perform, or even be selected for a 900 division. For example; if you arrive during a week that they need a staff division, they will not be looking for anyone with music background, they will be looking more for persons with a athletic body type and tall. Then they will ask if they have a high ASVAB score, if they can swim, and what their prospective rate will be.

If they become desperate for people toward the end of the night, they may ask if anyone has marching experience. Again, this is just what they would be looking for out of a staff division. Other 900 types require different persons to fill the jobs that that specific division requires. I hope this response helps. Please feel free to ask me further questions about 900 divs.

09-28-2013, 01:14 PM	#1
M.Holcomb Newbie Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 6	900 Division Q's I have been involved in music for 6 years and have 3 years of performance marching under my belt. I was wondering what kinds of instruments do they take? I have most experience with Bass Clarinet.

09-28-2013, 01:23 PM	#2
sweetmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,787 Rep Power: 390	For those in the 900 divisions that are out front and are highly visible, it would be like a drumline and flags. Yes there is a band and also choir, but dont march..the "flags" march...it has been a long time since I went to my sons PIR...like 7 years ago! Best thing I would suggest is to look some PIR's up on youtube and watch a couple... __________________ Proud Military Mom, Navy Vet Justin(MM2n), and Army Vet SSgt Clayton "*Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude*." Thomas Jefferson

09-28-2013, 01:29 PM	#3
sweetmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,787 Rep Power: 390	This is the best and most complete PIR I can find: http://youtu.be/YqvGP6oy6MM __________________ Proud Military Mom, Navy Vet Justin(MM2n), and Army Vet SSgt Clayton "*Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude*." Thomas Jefferson

09-28-2013, 11:37 PM	#5
sweetmtn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,787 Rep Power: 390	M.Holcomb..understand that a 900 division is actually comprised of 2 separate divisions...only half of those during the PIR are actually graduating...if you make a 900 division, you perform in the PIR prior to your own and then the next week your own. That is why they only look for certain slots to fill when new recruits arrive. __________________ Proud Military Mom, Navy Vet Justin(MM2n), and Army Vet SSgt Clayton "*Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude*." Thomas Jefferson

09-28-2013, 11:28 PM	#4
JaxSailor22 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Coronado, CA Posts: 61 Rep Power: 13	Getting into a 900 takes just a little bit of luck regarding your timing. For example the night you arrive they may be pulling in recruits for staff 900's which don't play instruments at all. You may just have to keep your eyes and ears open the night you arrive and if they are forming up a triple threat div then make your desire known- respectfully. I graduated div. 935 in July of 2012.

09-29-2013, 07:31 PM	#6
CodyUSN Newbie Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	They take Clarinet, Flute, Piccolo, Tuba, Trombone, Snare, Bass drum, Trumpet, French horn. Well that was pretty much all that we had when I went through. Div 924

10-02-2013, 02:28 PM	#8
socrates Newbie Join Date: May 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 10 Rep Power: 8	I may be able to shed further light upon 900 divisions, having graduated from the legendary 944 (CNO GOLD) just a few short weeks ago. First you must know that there are three different types of 900 divisions. Triple threat, state flags and staff. State flags has a drum line while the rest perform color guard and flags. Triple threat is what you would be hoping to get, as they have an actual band with a wide range of instruments, as well as a rifle handling unit and a choir. Staff divisions provide escorts, body snatchers, seating assistance and ceremonial PIR leaders. These divisions are on a 3 week rotation, one each week. So that a division performs three PIRs, with the last being their own. Therefore, more luck than anything will determine whether or not you will be able to perform, or even be selected for a 900 division. For example; if you arrive during a week that they need a staff division, they will not be looking for anyone with music background, they will be looking more for persons with a athletic body type and tall. Then they will ask if they have a high ASVAB score, if they can swim, and what their prospective rate will be. If they become desperate for people toward the end of the night, they may ask if anyone has marching experience. Again, this is just what they would be looking for out of a staff division. Other 900 types require different persons to fill the jobs that that specific division requires. I hope this response helps. Please feel free to ask me further questions about 900 divs.