Some thoughts and suggestions for ways to honor our nation’s veterans While I applaud Americans who honor our nation’s military dead, I always wonder why…
Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva
Fanfare for the Common Man
By Tapsbugler on November 7, 2017
“Fanfare for the Common Man” “Fanfare for the Common Man” November 6 2017 marked the 75th anniversary of this work for brass and percussion…
Donna-Mae Smith Bugler
By Tapsbugler on October 5, 2017
Donna-Mae Smith First Woman Bugler in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps SOUNDING HER FINAL NOTE By Jennifer Mathis www.newsreview.info It’s one thing to wake up…
Protocol for Taps
By Tapsbugler on September 29, 2017
PROTOCOL FOR TAPS INSTRUCTION FOR MILITARY AND CIVILIAN One question I get often is what to do when Taps is sounded. What exactly is the…
Tomb of the Unknown Ceremonies
By Tapsbugler on September 28, 2017
Changing of the Guard and Wreath Laying ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier At each Changing of the Guard and Wreath Laying the relief commander…
Air Force Sergeant Traces Bugle’s History
By Tapsbugler on September 15, 2017
Air Force Sergeant Traces Bugle’s History By Rudi Williams American Forces Press Service ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 8, 2000 – Military buglers have been communicating with…
A Star-Spangled Bibliography
By Tapsbugler on September 14, 2017
A Star-Spangled Bibliography by William Lichtenwanger Relevance, anyone? Change? Concern for the “now” world of music in the United States? “Deep forays” out of the…
A BUGLE STORY from the 26th North Carolina Regimental Band
By Tapsbugler on June 28, 2017
A BUGLE STORY The 26th North Carolina Regimental Band was a group of Moravian musicians who served as the band for the 26th North Carolina Troops, Confederated…
