In response to audio recordings of Taps being played at military veterans’ funerals, the Youth Trumpet & Taps Corps is training local high school trumpet players in the art of playing Taps to ensure veterans receive the live tribute they deserve.

1. Media Contact: Youth Trumpet & Taps Corps Katie Prior (725) 222-9882
volunteer@trumpetandtaps.org Oklahoma City, OK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
St Louis Area High School Trumpeters Train to Play Taps at Military Funerals
In response to audio recordings of Taps being played at military veterans’ funerals, the
Youth Trumpet & Taps Corps is training local high school trumpet players in the art of
playing Taps to ensure veterans receive the live tribute they deserve.
Students from across the St. Louis area will attend a training workshop at the Pavilion at
Lemay, April 2nd from 9:30 AM – 11:30AM.
"It’s an honor to participate in the celebration of the lives of veterans who helped make
our country what it is today," said Katie Prior, Youth Trumpet & Taps Corps Founder.
The Youth Trumpet & Taps Corps was founded by Katie Prior- a tenth grader herself-
after she discovered that many veterans receive an audio recording of Taps instead of a
live performance. Katie earned her Girl Scout Gold Award for the project and has since
expanded the program across the country with over 60 student volunteers in 16 states.
Student volunteers will be eligible to earn $25 GiftofCollege.com tuition cards for
funerals served in 2016 thanks to donations from LeadingAgile and UltraThin.com.
For the full details on this workshop, please see http://www.trumpetandtaps.org.
About the Youth Trumpet & Taps Corps
Youth Trumpet & Taps Corps Association is a service organization dedicated to honoring
military veterans and is operated by high school trumpet players volunteering to use their
gifts for the services. The organization is based in Oklahoma City and has a mission to
train, support, and recognize high school trumpet players who volunteer and also to foster
patriotism in youth through volunteerism.