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.

ALL ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE! 100 NIGHTS OF TAPS GETTYSBURG 2021   HAS MOVED TOTAPS FOR VETERANSCLICK HERE TO GO TO NEW PAGE sponsored byThe… The post 100 Nights of Taps appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

Podcast by the early American Brass BandThey produce a weekly podcast on subjects pertaining to the brass band movement of the 19th century in the… The post Interview with Jari Villanueva: Federal City Brass Band and the History of Taps appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

Sheet Music and Sound File to TapsClick on the links In order to provide you with music and sound files of Tapswe have included these… The post Taps Music, Sound Files and Information appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

Almost every day when I check my e-mails, I get a message or two asking about or forwarding a story for my comment or enlightenment. It starts with, “Reportedly it all began during the Civil War…” and goes on to relate the story of Union Captain Ellicombe and how he finds his wounded Confederate son

Hitting the High Notes…For Those that say I have one of the worst Jobs. My preparation is always the same. My instrument is so highly… The post Hitting the High Notes appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

Bicycle Bugles and Bugling By Paul Schmidt This article was written for “The Wheelmen” who kindly granted permission to reprint. www.thewheelmen.org The bicycle bugle, along… The post Bicycle Bugles and Bugling appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTING FOR THE BUGLER Re-enacting the American Civil War is a popular hobby not only in the United States but also around the… The post Civil War Re-enacting for the Bugler appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

The Significance of Taps There are two pieces of music that particularly stir the hearts and emotions of Americans — The Star-Spangled Banner and Taps.… The post Performance Guidelines for Taps appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

The question on the Feb 22, 2021 episode of Jeopardy had the question: “Just 24 notes, this piece is nicknamed “Butterfield’s Lullaby” for the US… The post Butterfield’s Lullaby appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.