This is a list of some of my recommended links.  If you have a Taps or bugle-related link that should be
added, please contact me.
The West Point site that has had my article on "24 Notes" for several years
This is the unofficial site for Arlington National Cemetery.  It is run by Michael Patterson, a retired U.S. Army Colonel.  There are many
photos and more information on the bugle exhibit that was at the ANC Visitors' Center from May 1999 to September 2002.
An article by Rudi Williams for the American Forces Press Service in November 2000.  During the summer several buglers did a living history
demonstration at Arlington on Saturdays.
An article by Staff Sgt. Suzette Niess (U.S. Army Band Public Affairs) about the passing of Keith Clark, the bugler who sounded Taps at the
funeral of President John F. Kennedy.
An audio clip of the famous "Broken Taps"
Information about the Getzen American Heritage Field Trumpet
Makers of fine brass musical instruments.  Specifications and ordering information for the American Heritage Field Trumpet and other
Getzen products.
A website that provides information on Military Funeral Honors as well as useful links to military and veterans' issues websites.  Note my
name in the information on the History of Taps page.
Contains information primarily for the use of funeral homes and funeral directors, but the on-line directory also provides assistance for the
general public.  Click on "On-line Directory," select "Funeral Home Supplies," and enter the search term "Buglers" to see our listing.
A great resource for the modern bugle calls in the U.S. military.  Has information on Taps.
A forum for the discussion of the military bugle, its worldwide history from ca.1770 to the present day, its construction, music, lore, use,
iconography and place in society.  A major emphasis is placed on the bugle in American Civil War/Indian Wars.  There are approximately 90
members on the list contributing lively discussion at times.
Sponsored by The National Association for Civil War Brass Music, Inc., and held at Pamplin Historical Park near Petersburg, VA, the National
Civil War Field Music School offers re-enactor field musicians the opportunity to experience two days in the life of a Field Musician in
training, based on the Civil War-era School of Practice at Governors Island, NY.  Participants in the National Civil War Field Music School will
gain valuable skills and improve their musicianship and their overall impression.  During the course of the weekend fifers, drummers, and
buglers will receive several hours of intensive musical instruction in small group settings from some of the best teachers in the country in
the area of Civil War field music.  The schedule also includes military drill and training relevant to the use of Field Musicians in camp and
battle by experienced military re-enactors and living historians.  
A forum for all aspects of Civil War reenacting
Arrangements of Civil War brass band music for brass quintet, transcribed by Jari Villanueva
A great resource for finding original brass band music of the Civil War
A resource for downloading ceremonial band music
Featuring America's finest race track buglers
Bugle-Horns and Bugles in the British Army (link is down)
Terrific information by Richard Powell, F.S.A. Scot., on the history of bugles in the British Army
A free on-line publication offering news and information on a range of topics pertinent to tuba and euphonium players world wide
A resource for various information related to bugling during the American Civil War.  It has links to a discussion board.
Links to other Taps and
Bugle-related sites