2022 – The Duty Bugler

Cease Fire!

Post author:Buddy Cooke
Post published:November 11, 2022
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Today marks the 104th anniversary of the cease-fire that ended World War I. The Armistice came into effect at the 11th hour, of the 11th day of the 11th month.…

Bugle Cords

Post author:Buddy Cooke
Post published:April 15, 2022
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Decorative cords are found on bugles in various nations. Some buglers wrap cord around the entire length of the bugle, from one bend to the other. Sometimes this is done…

Comments on Reveille

Post author:Buddy Cooke
Post published:April 8, 2022
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Reveille is a French word that translates to “wake up”. It seems that the late 18th century was a time when printed military manuals became a major thing in the…

Evolution of British Cease Fire

Post author:Buddy Cooke
Post published:April 1, 2022
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In 1799, the British translated a foreign military manual by “a German Officer.” The German officer in question was Baron Francis de Rottenburg who originally published a manual in 1791.…

The Growth of Brass Bands

Post author:Buddy Cooke
Post published:March 25, 2022
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This is slightly off the topic of bugling, but we must remember that the rise of the brass band coincides with the expanded adoption, and use, of bugles by militaries.…

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Post author:Buddy Cooke
Post published:March 18, 2022
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Who selected the Unknown Soldier that became interned at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery? Sgt. Edward F. Younger of Headquarters Co., 2nd Batl., 50th Infantry,…

Bugle Music Contest Winner!

Post author:Buddy Cooke
Post published:March 16, 2022
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The Duty Bugler Newsletter had a contest for writing original bugle music. This first contest was held in the Spring of 2021. Congratulations to Dunning Idle for his winning entry!

Band Music with Bugle Parts

Post author:Buddy Cooke
Post published:March 13, 2022
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Military bands often had the field music (the buglers and drummers assigned to the various combat companies) join them. There are a number of marches written for wind band that…

Roman Military Horns

Post author:Buddy Cooke
Post published:March 13, 2022
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Ancient Roman armies used three types of horns. The tuba (shown right) was a straight instrument, about 117 cm (46 in) long, made of bronze, which was a predecessor to…