1. Complete a request form: Band Mission Request Form

2. Submit the request form and send to the Coast Guard Band Scheduling Office: cga-dg-bandevents@uscg.mil 

• Military, civic, or government ceremonies 
• Concerts that are free and open to the public 
• Patriotic opener and presentation of colors
• Musical clinics or workshops 
• Change of Command/Watch Ceremonies 
• Parades of national significance and state funerals  
• Retirements at no additional cost to the government 

• Fundraising events
• Events that benefit a particular business or company
• Events for a narrow segment of the populace, e.g. a family reunion, private party
• Support or promotion of religious, ideological, or political movements
• Events that are not open and free to the public
• Events that would be detrimental to the interests or values of the armed forces
• Events sponsored by any specific political party, actual or implied
• Background music for a public event that a civilian musician could be hired for

• A minimum of 60 days in advance. 
• Submit requests as early as possible. 
  • Note: Requests received within the 60-day minimum time-period are not likely to be supported due to scheduling availability  

• The U.S. Coast Guard Band's participation in public events may only be provided at no additional cost to the government. 
• A sponsor must pay, when necessary, for non-local transportation, lodging and meals, to bring a performing military unit to locations outside the Southeastern Connecticut Area 

• If you are located outside the Connecticut Region, consider the following:
  • Utilize our recorded music resources
    • U.S. Coast Guard Band YouTube Page
    • If you are in the Coast Guard, access the Ceremonial Music Audio Playlist via Teams

Band Mission Request Form