This United States Army guidebook, Training Circular TC 1-19.52 Army Bands Leader Development MAY 2021, describes leadership and training strategies for Army Musicians. It provides information to standardize small group rehearsal techniques, instructional strategies, and guidelines for self-development.

The principal audience for TC 1-19.52 is Army Musicians. Trainers and educators in Army Career Management Field 42 will also use this publication.

This publication is a guide that applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated. The proponent of TC 1-19.52 is the United States Army School of Music.