Articles about Buglers

  • The bugle that sounded the end of the WWI

    The bugle that sounded the end of the First World War By Kelly Whitson, November 8, 2013 Kelly Whitson, who works with our Division of… The post The bugle that sounded the end of the WWI appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

  • The Schmitt Music Mural

    It’s a five-story mural on the side of a building and has been a landmark for almost 50 years. The Schmitt Music mural is one… The post The Schmitt Music Mural appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

  • Cyrus Tiffany Sailor Musician

    An African-American Sailor-Musician during the War of 1812Information culled from sources below Cyrus Tiffany symbolized the courage and resolve of early African-American Navy Sailor Musicians.… The post Cyrus Tiffany Sailor Musician appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

Articles about Veterans

  • 21 Steps at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    As we celebrate 2021, we connect what 21 means at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 21 symbolizes the highest military honor-the 21-gun salute. During the… The post 21 Steps at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

  • God of Our Fathers

    “God of Our Fathers” is a 19th-century American hymn, written in 1876 for the 100th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence celebration in… The post God of Our Fathers appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

  • Lincoln At Gettysburg

    As November 19 marks the anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, it is interesting to look at the days and weeks before the dedication ceremony and… The post Lincoln At Gettysburg appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

Articles about Taps

  • The Evolution of the Star Spangled Banner

    March 3, 2021 marks the 90th anniversary of “The Star-Spangled Banner’s” adoption as our national anthem, thanks in large part to John Charles Linthicum, a… The post The Evolution of the Star Spangled Banner appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

  • TAPS ACROSS AMERICA: The National Moment of Remembrance Memorial Day Taps 2020

    Sign up to Sound Taps https://www.tapsforveterans.org/national-moment-of-remembrance/ The post TAPS ACROSS AMERICA: The National Moment of Remembrance Memorial Day Taps 2020 appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

  • Ruffles and Flourishes

    What is the fanfare that is played before the president, a general or other high ranking official arrives? Ruffles and Flourishes are sounded to render military honors and precede prescribed music for persons being honored. The post Ruffles and Flourishes appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.