Civil War bands play blue and gray * Story Highlights * Bands play Civil War songs, often on authentic instruments, in period attire * They play both Yankee,...
Since becoming interested in Civil War bugling I have experienced two incidents on the history of Taps. My Civil War Reenactment Company participated at a...
I'm wondering, was this fed or secesh service, and what call did you play? If you played "tattoo" the people were probably confused. ... Since becoming...
So I saw Pete Peterson and his new horse......and of course Pete had to glissando up to zee Double C for me..... Sorry you couldn't escape, we put together a...
You got the Western Brigade to use a bugler? Awesome! Did they have their fifes and drums as well or just the bugler? Joanna Grimshaw ... From: Robert Samp-Jr...
I assigned a bugler to the Western Brigade at September Storm. They were quite happy for the help. --- JST You got the Western Brigade to use a bugler? ...
They had two fifes, three drummers, 1 bass drummer.....and we had a ton of troubles trying to rein them in.....but hey, they sound pretty decent...and I...
Had a pretty good time on the Friday night jam session. I was arrested by the provost but treated pretty well as a prisoner (beer is good). Pete was able...
I hated not getting over there. I am amazed at all the crap that goes on in HQ at such a small event. I found myself staying close by a lot just to be...
Some old boy came up to me at a memorial service a while back after I sounded "tattoo" and told me how happy he was that I knew the difference and told me all...
Pete: Just so I understand, the "old boy" in the story you just related was happy that you (a) knew the difference between the Civil War era Tattoo and modern...
That I did not play "taps" ... Pete: Just so I understand, the "old boy" in the story you just related was happy that you (a) knew the difference between the...
My Sons of Union Veterans group is holding an event this weekend in Monterey. They wanted me to play Taps after a firing of a cannon. I asked if any of it was...
I work in a call center doing tech support over the phone. There are only 10 of us, so it's not too hard to hear other calls. Guys will call up wanting to do...
I have been in a running debate on another group about the use of the modern taps at CW events. They cite the story of Butterfield in 1862/3 and say therefore...
The Story of a Cavalry Regiment (Robert Forse Scott) is the story of the 4th Iowa Cavalry. There are many mentions of bugle usage in this regimental history....
Infantry By the Left/Right FLANK (not by File, and NEVER fileS) Right: 1/2 of the Forward, then Up notes sounded twice. left: 1/2 of the Forward, then Down...
Confusion is certainly the best way to describe the Taps-Extinguish Lights issue. Both names were used for both calls. A Butterfield variation is in Howe's...
October 18, 1987 French Guard Steps Smartly By FRANK J. PRIAL; FRANK J. PRIAL IS A REPORTER ON THE METROPOLITAN STAFF OF THE NEW YORK TIMES. LEAD: Strollers in...
Fellow buglers, I will soon receive the next run of civil war bugles in copper pitched in C with Bb pigtail crook. Even 4 all brass ones. As the material...
The January, 1913, BOYS LIFE showed three Scout buglers on the cover with the caption "A Mess Call in Camp." Pages 16 and 17 of that issue of BOYS LIFE...
Hello Jan, I am interested in getting one for Christmas. How is this done? Is RJ the contact for CONUS or do I order directly from you? Regards, Matt Grubb ...
Aaah, thanks! Jan ... From: wcb430@... To: bugle@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2007 6:38 PM Subject: Re: [bugle] Berger Bugles for those who...