2025 Bugler Summit – Gettysburg, PA
August 15 – August 17 EDT
Join Us for the 2025 Bugler Summit
In partnership with The Doughboy Foundation and Taps for Veterans
Join us in historic Gettysburg for a powerful weekend celebrating the sacred sound of Taps and the musicians who keep this timeless tradition alive.
The 2025 Bugler Summit invites buglers, cornet and trumpet players of all levels to come together for an unforgettable weekend experience of learning, music, and camaraderie. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just getting started this gathering is your chance to deepen your skills, connect with fellow musicians, and honor the legacy of those who have served.
Through workshops, ensemble playing, expert-led sessions, and historical exploration, we’ll unite in our shared purpose—to preserve and perform one of our nation’s most solemn musical traditions.
📅 Dates:
Friday, August 15 – Sunday, August 17, 2025
🗓️ Weekend Schedule Overview: (please note that workshops and schedule may be modified)
Friday, August 15
📍 Gettysburg Heritage Center/ Appalachian Brewing Company
6:00pm -8:00pm Meet and Greet
Saturday, August 16
📍 United Lutheran Seminary Refectory
8:00am-9:00am Continental Breakfast
9:00am-9:45am History of the Bugle – Buddy Cooke, author of Anthology of Bugle Music
10:00am-10:45am Bugling at funerals – Practices and Protocols – Jari Villanueva
11:00am-11:45am Taps at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier – SFC Christopher Watkins – US Army Band “Pershing’s Own”
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch. Catered on site
1:00pm-1:45pm Playing ensembles. Bugle marches and trumpet ensemble music.
2:00pm-2:45pm West Point – History and Traditions – Carl Stanley
3:00pm-3:45pm The Real History of Taps – bugles through-out our history/Bugle Display
7:00pm Cascading Taps; PA Memorial (part of the 100 Nights of Taps program)
Sunday, August 17
📍 United Lutheran Seminary Refectory
8:00-9:00 Continental Breakfast
9:00-9:45 History of Military Funeral Honors/Taps Calls in other Countries-Jari Villanueva
10:00-10:45 Scout Bugling and Mentoring the next generation – Greg Sinatra
11:00-11:30 Rehearsal
1:00 Concert of Bugle and Trumpet Music at United Lutheran Seminary Pavilion
Walk-Ins (day of registration) is $150.00. Payment by cash or check only.
Includes:
- Bugler Summit participation
- Meet and Greet Friday night at Gettysburg Heritage Center with light apps/refreshments
- Continental Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
- Lunch on Saturday
Dinner on Saturday (8/16) and Lunch on Sunday (8/17) will be as you wish
🎺 Whether you are a ceremonial bugler, music educator, military musician, or student, the Bugler Summit offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills, meet fellow players, and honor our veterans through music.
Registration is not complete unless payment is made. Once completed, you will receive a confirmation.
Don’t miss this unforgettable weekend in Gettysburg!
For questions and more information, please contact taps@tapsforveterans.org
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