A bugle is a brass instrument similar to a trumpet but with no valves. It can only play notes in the key it is tuned to, typically G. The document discusses how a bugle corps uses bugles tuned to G rather than the B flat or F instruments used by most marching bands today. It is designed to be loud enough to play outdoors and recruit new members to join its non-competitive performance group.

1. “What is a Bugle”

2. What’s a Bugle?

3. What’s a Bugle?
A stripped down trumpet, keyed in G, with enough power to penetrate
gunfire, stampedes, explosions, and yes, even boredom!

4. SERIOUSLY

5. We only play G bugle horns. This means that the horns are
pitched in the key of G, not B flat or F like marching or
concert style bands.
SERIOUSLY

6. We only play G bugle horns. This means that the horns are
pitched in the key of G, not B flat or F like marching or
concert style bands.
Most junior corps (membership under the age of 21) now
use B flat and F instruments, along with some all-age
corps.
SERIOUSLY

7. We only play G bugle horns. This means that the horns are
pitched in the key of G, not B flat or F like marching or
concert style bands.
Most junior corps (membership under the age of 21) now
use B flat and F instruments, along with some all-age
corps.
Most Alumni Corps like ourselves are staying true to our
Drum & Bugle Corps roots and have no plans to switch to B
flat and F horns.
SERIOUSLY

8. Our G Bugles also have a larger percentage of conical tubing
as opposed to cylindrical tubing. This allows the horns to be
played much louder without sounding strained. Our Bugles
are designed to be played outdoors and project in a way that
most brass instruments can not match.

9. Our G Bugles also have a larger percentage of conical tubing
as opposed to cylindrical tubing. This allows the horns to be
played much louder without sounding strained. Our Bugles
are designed to be played outdoors and project in a way that
most brass instruments can not match.
Most of our horns are fully chromatic with 3 valves. Although,
we do still have a couple of old 2 valve and valve rotor horns
currently in use.

10. Our G Bugles also have a larger percentage of conical tubing
as opposed to cylindrical tubing. This allows the horns to be
played much louder without sounding strained. Our Bugles
are designed to be played outdoors and project in a way that
most brass instruments can not match.
Most of our horns are fully chromatic with 3 valves. Although,
we do still have a couple of old 2 valve and valve rotor horns
currently in use.

11. Our G Bugles also have a larger percentage of conical tubing
as opposed to cylindrical tubing. This allows the horns to be
played much louder without sounding strained. Our Bugles
are designed to be played outdoors and project in a way that
most brass instruments can not match.
Most of our horns are fully chromatic with 3 valves. Although,
we do still have a couple of old 2 valve and valve rotor horns
currently in use.

12. This is not a bugle!

13. You’ve got to be kidding!
CEREMONIAL ELECTRONIC BUGLE

14. www.buglesacrossamerica.org
If you are in need of a Ceremonial Bugler
Get the real thing!
Contact:

15. Not bugles

16. Bingo!

17. Our mission is merely to enjoy ourselves at what we do best...Perform.
We are a non-competitive Corps and at best, have a small drill. We only
do parades, exhibitions and special events with the membership voting
on every performance.

18. Our mission is merely to enjoy ourselves at what we do best...Perform.
We are a non-competitive Corps and at best, have a small drill. We only
do parades, exhibitions and special events with the membership voting
on every performance.
Our membership is open to any qualified performer regardless of age.
Any candidate under 18 must be screened by an instructor or Section
head, as to experience, talent level and ability. We accept members
without bias toward race, color, religion, gender, national origin or sexual
preference.

19. So if you miss your Drum Corps days gone by and remember how much
you enjoyed performing, but for one reason or another you gave it up? You
went to college, moved, had job responsibilities, got married, started a
family, or just plain aged out?
Spread Lean Wail

20. So if you miss your Drum Corps days gone by and remember how much
you enjoyed performing, but for one reason or another you gave it up? You
went to college, moved, had job responsibilities, got married, started a
family, or just plain aged out?
Now is the time to come back and enjoy yourself. There are no summer
trips, no long bus rides, or competitions every weekend. We just perform
for our own enjoyment, as well as for the public. Come check us out at
rehearsal.
Spread Lean Wail

21. We are actively seeking applicants for Brass, Percussion, Honor
Guard, and Ensemble Guard. Interested?
Rehearsals are open to the public

22. We are actively seeking applicants for Brass, Percussion, Honor
Guard, and Ensemble Guard. Interested?
If so, apply here by completing an application form.
http://www.floridabrass.org/join
Rehearsals are open to the public

23. REHEARSAL LOCATION
Lakeland Elks Lodge
4529 Harden Blvd.
Lakeland, Fl

24. REHEARSAL LOCATION
Lakeland Elks Lodge
4529 Harden Blvd.
Lakeland, Fl
Go to website for times, dates, and directions

25. www.FloridaBrass.org
We play drums too!
Contact:
raddaw@gmail.com