“The Lincoln Bugle? History not proven.” Someone spent over $100,00 for a nice family heirloom whose connection with the Lincoln Funeral is a story. by…
Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva
Keith Clark, Bugler at JFK’s Funeral
By Tapsbugler on November 20, 2017
Keith Clark would have turned 90 on November 21st. Here is some information on the bugler who sounded Taps at the funeral of President John…
A Sousa Reader Essays, Interviews, and Clippings BOOK REVIEW
By Tapsbugler on November 13, 2017
A Sousa Reader Essays, Interviews, and Clippings Edited by Bryan Proksch with a forward by John Philip Sousa IV Published 2017, GIA Publications, Chicago. 184…
What is Veterans Day?
By Tapsbugler on November 10, 2017
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…
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…
