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Published May 21, 2020 at 1:24 PM EDT

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The Story Behind the Famous Bugle Call, "Taps"

Meridee Duddleston

The powerful sound of a bugler playing “Taps” is a call to remember those who gave their lives in the service of the United States. Born of a French bugle…
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Jazz Album of the Week: The U.S. Air Force's Airmen of Note On A Trip Around The World!

Matt Silver

May 20, 2019. The Airmen of Note is the award-winning jazz ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Band. With Global Reach, their fourth new album in as many…
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Classical Album of the Week: Folk Songs, Whitacre, Laurisden, and More from the St. Charles Singers

Kevin Gordon

November 18, 2019. American Reflections, our Classical Album of the Week, has humble and typically American beginnings. The St. Charles Singers is a group…
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Classical Album of the Week: Pianist Lara Downes Plays Music To Lift Us Up In Troubled Times

Susan Lewis

May 18, 2020. As Memorial Day approaches, we think of the service and sacrifice of so many to protect our country and keep us safe. Our classical album of…
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Jazz Album of the Week: AIR POWER from The U.S. Airforce Band's Airmen of Note

May 18, 2020. The Airmen of Note are at it again—this time as the historic band celebrates 70 years of dazzling audiences worldwide with the commemorative…