The Military Bugler
The Complete Guide to Bugling
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Description
Kevin Paul - Ryan Brewer - Davy DeArmond - Jari Villanueva - Andrew Bishop
The Military Bugler: The Complete Guide to Bugling is designed to be the definitive, one-stop resource on military bugling for the trumpet community. Whether you are a professional player, a passionate volunteer with Taps Across America or Taps for Veterans, a student preparing for a military band audition, or a scout learning the tradition, this book is intended to be the guide to have.
This book is more than a collection of calls. It is a carefully crafted guide for anyone who wants to learn about the history of bugling, the performance of bugle calls, and opportunities to serve others. Tens of thousands of people contribute to their communities every year by sounding Taps and other ceremonial calls, often as volunteers.
Inside, you'll find high-quality musical examples of every standard bugle call, with links to high-quality recordings by the authors for many of the calls. The book also includes clear explanations of the history and meaning behind each call, expert tips for performance, practice, and ceremonial etiquette, guidance for educators and scouts, and insight into the vital role buglers play in honoring veterans and preserving tradition.
Publishers use a lot of words to describe what they sell, and we know it can be confusing. We've tried to be as clear as possible to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Below are descriptions of the terms that we use to describe the various formats that music often comes in.
Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate individual parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
Digital Download
Digital, PDF version of the score.
The Military Bugler
