Re: [Finale] Re: Army Music (Way OT)
David W. Fenton wrote: On 23 Feb 2007 at 17:12, Brian Williams wrote: At Disneyland, the trumpet players play Retreat after the color guard takes the rope from the pole, then the band plays the National Anthem while the flag is lowered. I believe this is consistent with Military protocol. This is the way we did it at Illinois Boys' State for the 15 years I was assistant music director. And, of course, our National Anthem was always preceded with a canon blast. ;) I recall, though, that there was some agreement that we were actually not doing it entirely correctly, though I don't recall the details. It is my understanding that when using a bugle, To the Colors would be played in place of the National Anthem being played by a band. I base this on nothing other than what I've read at the Army page concerning bugle calls. The Retreat Ceremony involves playing Retreat to signal the end of the official day, and To The Colors to honor the flag as it is lowered. To The Colors is also played in the morning to honor the flag as it is raised. -- David H. Bailey [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
Re: [Finale] Re: Army Music (Way OT)
It is my understanding that when using a bugle, To the Colors would be played in place of the National Anthem being played by a band. I base this on nothing other than what I've read at the Army page concerning bugle calls. The Retreat Ceremony involves playing Retreat to signal the end of the official day, and To The Colors to honor the flag as it is lowered. To The Colors is also played in the morning to honor the flag as it is raised. That's the way we did it while I was a military bandsman. cd -- http://www.livejournal.com/users/dershem/# http://members.cox.net/dershem ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
[Finale] Re: Army Music (Way OT)
At Disneyland, the trumpet players play Retreat after the color guard takes the rope from the pole, then the band plays the National Anthem while the flag is lowered. I believe this is consistent with Military protocol. Brian Among many repressible memories of my days at Ft. Ord, CA ... I can remember that, at that post at least, stopping what ever training we were doing at 1700, I believe, to face the direction of the nearest American flag and listening to music while it was lowered. I can't remember if it was a particular bugle call, or the National Anthem. I know it was not Taps, 'cause that came later, just before lights out, when I would always shout out, The thinking lamp is now lit! (not popular with the platoon sgt.). I just recall it being a gentle, calming experience after a long day of running up and down sand hills, and inserting my bayonet into the rubber ribs of a dummy. Anybody remember what said music was? Dean M. Estabrook ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
Re: [Finale] Re: Army Music (Way OT)
On 23 Feb 2007 at 17:12, Brian Williams wrote: At Disneyland, the trumpet players play Retreat after the color guard takes the rope from the pole, then the band plays the National Anthem while the flag is lowered. I believe this is consistent with Military protocol. This is the way we did it at Illinois Boys' State for the 15 years I was assistant music director. And, of course, our National Anthem was always preceded with a canon blast. ;) I recall, though, that there was some agreement that we were actually not doing it entirely correctly, though I don't recall the details. -- David W. Fentonhttp://dfenton.com David Fenton Associates http://dfenton.com/DFA/ ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
