‘Taps’ tests a bugler’s mettle - The Iola Register

‘Taps’ tests a bugler’s mettle - The Iola Register

Even though the melody has only four notes, it’s the significance of the occasion that makes pulling it off so difficult Phil Becker’s Memorial Day address departed from the traditional. A trombonist, Becker told his story of joining the Army to play in its bands. Across his nine years I’m guessing he never engaged in combat.  Instead, his role was to console the heartbroken, inspire the conflicted and celebrate patriotism through music. He note…