This section includes bugle calls that are used either for pre-screening purposes or during a live audition. These are often performed on bugles during missions, but for an audition, the expectation is that the candidate will use a Bb trumpet.

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Assembly

First Call

Hellcats

The West Point Band's field music group, The Hellcats, is a showpiece for the United States Army and the United States Military Academy. Comprised of Bugles,...

Mess Call

Mess Call is sounded for the U.S. Corps of Cadets prior to lunch formation at The United States Military Academy, West Point, NY.

Retreat

Reveille

Staff Sgt. Chris Venditti sounds the bugle call reveille at historic West Point

Taps

The buglers of The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" perform over 5000 missions a year in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. Featured here ...

Tattoo

To the Color

To the Color is a bugle call to render honours to the United States. It is used when no band is available to render honours, or in ceremonies requiring honou...

Bugle Calls

This section includes bugle calls that are used either for pre-screening purposes or during a live audition. These are often performed on bugles during missions, but for an audition, the expectation is that the candidate will use a Bb trumpet.

Click music to enlarge.