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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.

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The sounding of Taps at Veterans Day ceremonies I have noticed a lot of discussion about the appropriateness of sounding Taps as part of Veterans… The post Taps on Veterans Day appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

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2021 will mark the Centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Events are being planned to commemorate the anniversary. The Tomb of the Unknown… The post Hamilton Fish and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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TAPS AT THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIERJari Villanueva, Master Sergeant (retired) USAF BAND© Copyright 2021 Jari Villanueva TapsBugler.com The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier… The post Taps at The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

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2021 will mark the Centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Events are being planned to commemorate the anniversary. The Tomb of the Unknown… The post Hamilton Fish and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

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LISTEN!! To generations of band students that word was engrained into their minds. My first introduction to Frederick Fennell was that admonition printed on the… The post Frederick Fennell and Civil War Music appeared first on Taps Bugler: Jari Villanueva.

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