African American Buglers who have served our Nation
Posts published in “Bugles for Performing and Collecting”
The Star Mangled Banner
By Tapsbugler on February 19, 2018
Fergie’s recent performance of our national anthem at the 2018 NBA All-Star game got me thinking about the performance protocol of our national anthem. It is interesting to…
Hitting the High Notes
By Tapsbugler on February 13, 2018
Story of Unknown Bugler. By Eric Lewis Hitting the High Notes…For Those that say I have one of the worst Jobs. My preparation is always…
“Buglin’ Sam” DeKemel
By Tapsbugler on February 9, 2018
Before there was a “Sam The Bugler” (the racetrack trumpeter in New York) there was “Buglin’ Sam” DeKemel. Before there was a “Sam The Bugler”…
The Evolution of Taps
By Tapsbugler on January 27, 2018
THE EVOLUTION OF TAPS The twenty-four notes we know as Taps has been in use in the US military since its origin in 1862. It…
Diary of a World War One Bugler
By Tapsbugler on January 19, 2018
DIARY OF A WWI BUGLER Diary kept by Wayne W. DeSilvey, 1st Bugler of Company I, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, serving with the…
The Lincoln Bugle
By Tapsbugler on November 30, 2017
“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…
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…
