March 2022 – The Duty Bugler

The Growth of Brass Bands

Post author:Buddy Cooke
Post published:March 25, 2022
Post category:History
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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
Post category:History traditions
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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
Post category:Music
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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
Post category:Hardware History
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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…