Army Bugle Calls (1964)

[@skrame01]

0:22 Adjuntants Call 0:35 Assembly (once) 0:47 Assembly (twice) 1:03 Attention 1:10 Call To Quarters 1:37 Church Call 2:18 Drill Call 2:30 Fatigue Call 2:46 Fire Call 3:01 First Call 3:12 1st Sgt.'s Call 3:20 Guard Mounting 3:38 Mail Call 3:47 Mess Call 4:02 Officer's Call 4:13 Pay Call 4:25 Recall 4:38 Retreat 5:10 Reveille 5:33 School Call 5:49 Sick Call 6:02 Taps 6:45 Tatoo 7:35 To Arms 7:52 To the Colors

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

Thanks for your effort, Stephen. This will be very helpful to anyone wanting to listen to a particular call. Pinned and appreciated!

[@KC.45]

Indeed, I used some bugle calls from other video for a RDR2 gameplay that was related with the army, it made it look more realistic since I used specific commands.

[@martialmusic]

Thank you for posting this. They are beautiful.

[@mvgrobbel]

What a legacy, to know that your recorded performances were heard daily by thousands of American military personnel across the world and then to have them permanently archived in the US Library of Congress! Thank you for your service, Mr. Gramelspacher!

[@MrChucklockwood]

Thank you. I'm a 71 year old Army brat and hearing the calls again brings back fond memories.

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

Thank you for all the nice comments. Makes me wish I'd put this up sooner.

[@lamwen03]

My Dad served in WW2, he loved the bugle calls. He'd have loved this. Thanks for the memories.

[@hermajesty52]

Awesome! My dad was Commander of Fort Niagara in the early 60's and I remember sitting with him one morning on the steps of our house listening to the trumpet and watching the mist waft over the mighty Niagara River. We could hear the trumpet from Fort George across the river in Canada also! Wonderful memories, thank you.

[@martialmusic]

Beautiful!

[@bradbury1971]

Love this - most installations do not have much more than reveille and retreat these days, but when I first joined in the late 80s they still played most of them. I absolutely loved listening to tattoo being played late at night then taps later. Miss those days.

[@TAKR287]

Thank you for posting! Believe it or not, these calls were played over the loudspeaker while I was attending The US Merchant Marine Academy (1982-1986); not very often but every once in awhile you'd hear them. There was actually a master P.A. system in the MOD's office (Midshipman of the Day) with all the pre-recorded calls on various tapes. But what brought back the most memories was when TO THE COLOR was being played. When our family was stationed at Kadena AFB in Okinawa (1968-1971), I vividly remember the many times the servicemen and servicewomen exiting their vehicles and saluting the colors. Even more memorable is when the whole family would stand next to dad while he was saluting. Best memory, though, is when you'd be in visible range of other families doing the exact same thing!

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

Thank you for sharing your memories, Juliet. Very nice.

[@paulmicelli5819]

Haven't heard that sound since 6nov67, Ft Bragg, NC. C-10-2

[@suze9088]

I was on base at Ft. Sam Houston last evening and rolled down my car windows to hear the Tattoo bugle call at 10:00. While I am a civilian and do not enter Ft. Sam so often since 9/11 caused the gate closures, It is easy to forget what and who is on this base. The sensation of being protected and safe was palpable. How could I just take for granted these buildings, these people, and what it all stands for. From my home some mornings I hear cannons fired at Ft. Sam, other times I hear a 21 gun salute. Thanks for posting these bugle calls.

[@moneyguy4004]

What is 'Tattoo'?

[@suze9088]

Tattoo is a bugle call that signals all lights in squad rooms be extinguished and all loud talking and other disturbances be discontinued within 15 minutes at which time TAPS will follow.

[@moneyguy4004]

suze9088 Thank you!

[@joffercalifornia]

I visited Fort Sam Houston while I was stationed at Goodfellow Air Force Base in 1971-72. Fort Sam is one of the most beautiful military bases I have seen, and I've seen a lot of them. I couldn't believe all the deer and other wildlife I saw on post, and the beautiful architecture.

[@TheNightowl001]

I was a young military dependent in 1969 and 1970, living in San Antonio, and due to some chronic medical problems was often at Brook Army Hospital on Ft. Sam Houston. During the times of day I was usually there, about the only call I ever heard over the speakers throughout the campus was Mess!

[@pawpawstew]

Thanks for posting. Former 5th Mech ID, AFN, 2AD, & III Corps PAO 46R/46Q here. Spent from '92 to 2015 on Ft. Hood as soldier and later contractor. Bugle calls ring in my brain. Hooah

[@paulocaetano6810]

Hello, I am a proud soldier of the Portuguese Army and I also play the Bugle. It is interesting to see bugle calls from other countries! Thank you for sharing 🇵🇹🇺🇲

[@D__Lee]

Thank you for uploading this informative video! I grew up in a military family (1950-1970) and served six years in the USAF. I had heard and knew some of the bugle calls. Other than taps, bugle calls are rarely used. The closest thing to a reveille bugle call that I ever experienced was the banging of a trash can to rise and shine in basic training.

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

I can imagine bugle calls to have been less of a tradition in the Air Force than in the Army and Navy.

[@dro6619000]

I was stationed at Ft. MacArthur, Camp Roberts, Hunter Liggett Military Reservation, Camp San Luis Obispo, Ft. Ord and Presidio of San Francisco (Permanent and TDY assignments). ( had many other duty stations where I heard these calls ln CONUS and USAREUR) I remember these bugle calls well. THANK YOU FOR POSTING.

[@BossSpringsteen69]

Mmmm....brings back wonderful memories. Thank you.

[@Gr00v3BRaiN]

My HS JROTC had copies of these back in the 80s. I used them to learn the calls for our monthly formal retreats as well as other functions. Thanks for putting them online!.

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

Thanks for the info, Mark. I appreciate it.

[@turnerburn2442]

Sadly, only a fraction of these calls are used today, to the best of my recollection. In my 20 year hitch with the Army, I have heard Reveille (ugh!), Retreat, To The Colors, Taps (sends chills up my spine every time), Carry On and Attention.

[@anthonyalexander5027]

This is truly amazing sir! Thank you for sharing! While at MCRD San Diego in 1987 as a young recruit, I'm sure you can guess that my favorite bugle call to hear over the depot PA was "Mess Call" ,yeah babyyyy!!!

[@Josh-of-all-Trades]

Thank you so much for uploading this in a conveniently segmented format. Now I finally have what I need to create alarms and notifications at certain times of day. This is very hard to find, so many apps out there (probably made by non-veterans) have the sounds but don't have the ability to play Attention before To The Color or Retreat, and Carry On afterwards. Making an MP3 and doing it right myself is the best way, but I just needed the sound. You provided the sound. Thank you.

[@aldenchester3713]

Wayne, I bought a bugle for my son in Boy Scouts, but here's a case where I will have to lead by example. Thank you for sharing this collection. I just received a Wounded Warrior solicitation in the mail today, so I will make a donation in honor of a great Bugler.

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

Don't know why I didn't see this earlier, but thank you very much for your kind comment. Hope your son does well.

[@arizonastrip73]

I was, for an instant, back in the 7th Division, 32d Infantry Regiment, Able Company, and hearing the sounds that thrilled, frightened, and informed. By west wishes and thanks.

[@arizonastrip73]

+mesaman Ashman And in the Kumhwa valley, South Korea.

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

+mesaman Ashman You're welcome! And thank you, Sir, for your service.

[@joedanger666]

Very cool! My daughter goes to school on post with me at Fort Detrick, and she hates to miss the bugle calls. She's a fan of your work!

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

Hey Joe, I can't imagine they're still playing my calls on posts these days, but tell your daughter THANKS!

[@charlessampson3947]

I grew up on Army & AF bases in the 40s & 50s. I really enjoy the bugle calls, but I have to admit that I haven't heard most of these, or at least don't remember them.

[@MrTechuguy]

Thanks for uploading.

[@qtrfoil]

Thanks Wayne, fantastic job! Semper Fidelis!

[@baronvonpanzer6594]

My summer camp uses a couple of these, taps, wake up and first call.

[@420MrOZ]

Back in the days before cell phones and pda's this is how the US Army communicated on the field and on base. Outside base we used signal flags... normally a troop was positioned in a compromising position on the top of a ridge or hill, with a fire back-lighting him (back then it was only men)... so the signal flags could be seen, the battalion bugler was also present to issue the audible commands, this is from the early US Army Cav. (horse mounted infantry) and most are still used today.

[@jaredmcbeth218]

Very, very helpful for use in teaching the Bugling Merit Badge. Thank you so much for sharing your talent!

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

I guess you've seen the Navy's bugle web page. It's a great teaching resource.

[@roberttodd1100]

Thanks Wayne! These are great! They show what a great trumpet, cornet, and bugle player you are! Thanks for sharing! Sincerely, Robert & Janell Todd

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

Thanks for the complement, Bob. Sorry I can't say my playing is as good today as it was over 50 years ago.

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

Thank you, Robert!

[@mrclay50]

Thanks for your contribution, I'm going to use this to learn all of them so I can play them at the Sons of the Confederate Solders events. Battle of Helena AR. 1863

[@VandyMan84LA]

Ft. MacArthur! Oh man...old school! Good stuff!

[@preese43]

I was in the corp of cadets at Virginia Tech during the 60s. I specifically remember "To the Colors" because we as the corp stood in formation while the flag was being lowered. I also remember Reveille because as a freshman we had to get up early and listen for that call so we could then wake up the upperclassmen.

[@lynnbaker6331]

Is this order correct? As I recall, at Fort Campbell at the sound of "retreat" all foot and motor traffic would halt, vehicle passengers would exit their vehicles, and everyone would stand at parade rest. When the "retreat " call ended there would be the firing of a cannon, the bugler would then sound "to the colors" and everyone would present arms with either a weapon or a hand salute. This position would be held until the conclusion of the call. On occasion at the headquarters building a band would play the "to the colors".

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

That sounds about right, but it's been almost 60 years, so I've forgotten a lot. I do know, though, that the band never played the calls, only the trumpet players who took turns because the calls weren't broadcast over a PA system.

[@lynnbaker6331]

@@waynegramelspacher4131 Those ole years do make for some mental slippage ... it's been 59 years since my last Ft. Campbell assignment (C/506).

[@taylortanner8082]

This is super cool! Thanks for sharing :)

[@bigchiroal1]

Wayne, Too Cool for words! Thanks!!!!! HM (Post-Vietnam, Cold War Warrior era) Al "Bigchiroal" Hoffman

[@OpenUpHB1501]

Many thanks

[@Caribbeanmountainpropertiescr]

Thank you so much! This Is Beautiful Stuff.

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

Thank you, Jo.

[@HamabaJuJu]

07:52 Most beautiful tune ever made.

[@ryannewman3676]

I prefer 3:49 if you know, you know.

[@rondurham8326]

My father served 26 years in the army he passed in 1997 Lt. Col.. he told me taps was the worst he had to deal with in his position military.With him passing taps was played I understand ! He told me the worst part of the army was writing letters to those that passed away in wars.An having to play taps.

[@bugler0090]

This is very cool, thanks for sharing, from another Army trumpet player.

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

Thank you, Luis!

[@elizabethwalker7325]

this is cool, I recognise so many but didn't know where they were from.

[@jacemay1993]

very good!!

[@tbob8212]

5:48 Didn't know the Sick Bay Commandos had their own bugle call 😃

[@chikitabowow]

Thx for uploading! Btw are bugle calls such as these still in use today?

[@nunziovirgilio7107]

I was lucky enough to march with a few original Caballeros.My dear buddy Johnny Grada knew all these.

[@lisalauren3626]

Thank You!

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

You're welcome!

[@ihaveagun22]

damn, thats some fast tonging

[@jempanuncialman9361]

Thanks for this

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

You're welcome :)

[@Mr2002yawne]

some i knew thanks for sharing liked and subbed

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

Thanks, Michael.

[@ZAH_DEVIL]

I'm going to base tomorrow morning and I just want to say from the bottom of my hart thank you and I solute you sir from a united States Marine to another thank you for your service and I am now proud to be an a united States marine ooorrraawww sir

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

Thank you, Jack! Stay safe, and keep the faith!

[@BeingRomans829ed]

What could be more cool than havin' a name like "Gramelspacher"?? Bein' a top-notch _bugler_ named Gramelspacher! 8-)

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

Thank you for the nice comment. :)

[@BeingRomans829ed]

You're welcome. And thank you for the well played and informative video.

[@Leathernecktanker]

Wayne Gramelspacher Thank you. reminded me of the major installation i served at. even from the 70s until 2000s (my period of service) the bugle told the time of day and activity. I tended to get reflective during the series of night-time calls.

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

leatherneck tanker Happy to have been of service, Leatherneck.

[@meganmcintyre5195]

Is this on vinyl any where

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

Hi, other than the records that went out to military bases, and what is in the Library of Congress, I wouldn't think so. With free open source audio software, though, you can capture the calls with your computer.

[@carterobrien675]

Wish I could combine your Reville, Retreat, and Taps into an Alexa or Google Home app.

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

I'm not sure what it is you're wanting to do, but all of these calls are public domain.

[@Firebro55]

+Wayne Gramelspacher Think ya could do World War II Bugle Calls that the US Armed Services used?

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

+Firebro55 I'm not certain there would be much difference between these, and those used in WWII. As for me doing it, I'm pretty much beyond my prime. Thanks for asking, though.

[@Firebro55]

+Wayne Gramelspacher Thanks for the reply.

[@xtremehardy388]

Memories of Boy Scout Camp and Civil War reenacting.

[@3inrifle]

Fantastic, thank you,. How long would it take a recruit to learn to recognize all of these?

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

However long it might take an individual recruit, the 107 Navy calls would be more of a challenge to learn than the 25 Army calls.

[@baraxor]

The U.S. Army's Tattoo call shows its common ancestry with the British Army's Last Post call.

[@kart2404]

I wish I could play that on my trumpet

[@mkms685]

Does someone here knew what's the opening bugle of Sgt. York's movie?

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

I haven't seen the movie in quite some time. But I looked up the soundtrack which only listed one bugle call, Mess Call. It doesn't appear to be at the beginning of the movie, however.

[@rondurham8326]

2 of my uncles were signal corrp

[@austinyu8550]

is church call the one that was taken out, and they made taps with it?

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

+Austin Yu Sorry, Austin. I can't say what changes were made after my stint. But taps has been around for quite some time.

[@nemochicky4697]

I’m sure the famous marching/pep band song Eat em Up evolved from Mess Call

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

You may be right, but I have no idea.

[@umajunkcollector]

Call to battle CHARGE!

[@AKAMA07]

5:07 Morning call.

[@HunterConnorHHP]

MacArthur my goat!! Skibidi he was! In Ohio we trust!

[@chrismc410]

5:10 the cringiest call of all. Tossed trash cans and yelling of GET YOUR ASSES UP!!!!! or variations thereof images are strong

[@waynegramelspacher4131]

Nothing quite so rowdy as that in the Band barracks.

[@rikgistelinck2988]

Hey are there calls for on a marriage. We would like to do it on a marriage

[@HunterConnorHHP]

hauk tuah

[@hugobalta70]

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