Eddie Ludema performed "Taps" at many SALUTE! concerts in Columbus over the past decade. Submitted photo It’s composed of only four different notes, performed in a prescribed rhythm in military ...

Les W. Hart, 80, has played taps for nearly 500 veterans’ funerals as part of his volunteerism with the Blair County Honor Guard. “There’s something about hearing a live trumpet,” said Hart of ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — People throughout KELOLAND participated in Taps Across America for Memorial Day this year. It’s a national event on the day of remembrance where people play Taps during the ...

Elmer Hayes of Wisconsin first learned how to play as a favor for a teacher. — -- For decades, trumpet player Elmer Hayes has been honoring fallen service members with taps. Hayes, 91, knows the ...

Twenty four notes played on a bugel or trumpet hold more meaning than words can say. The sound of Taps brings many people to tears. Jenn Hozempa plays it at the town common in Franklin, Massachusetts ...

SHAVERTOWN — Renowned trumpet player Bobby Baird of Shavertown participated in “Taps Across America” on Memorial Day, playing the tribute to America’s fallen heroes on his front porch. Jim Kupstas, ...

Ten trumpet students at a Louisiana university are offering to play Taps at veterans’ funerals, rather than leave the haunting farewell bugle call to a mechanical device. “A lot of people get a ...

Playing the trumpet has enabled Bob Altomondo to meet President John F. Kennedy, travel the world and, on Monday afternoon, entertain his neighbors and honor veterans. Altomondo, 75, invited the Sun ...

A dedicated group of University of Louisiana Monroe musicians have stepped forward to recognize the service and honor the sacrifices of United States Armed Forces veterans by performing taps at ...

In this Jan. 25, 2019, photo, music education major and trumpet student Kody Jernigan of Longview, Texas, plays "Taps," at the funeral of retired Ouachita Parish District Fire Chief Tommy "Cotton" ...