Mrs. V
1st Lieutenant
- Joined
- May 5, 2017
So, just thinking about “Taps”. And Buglers from another thread..There are words,to the tune, and as a vocalist my brain automagically wants to open my mouth and let forth...(I usually sing without a microphone. I have a “carrying voice”, but I can sing softly)...If I sang for all surrounding to hear, at the end of a battle, Would people be censorous or generous??
BTW at Hale in 2019 we had a Bugler who, at 12 noon, played the Star Spangled Banner. I was at the Suttlers tent, but stepped outside to sing. For me, it was a very emotional moment and I was in no way performing, just singing along. Not many side looks, but most just standing and not joining in. Wish they would. I did get some compliments, which was nice. There was a fellow (Union) who then sat and sang, “The Vacant Chair”. Nice voice, and I would have joined him, but figured it was his gig.
So, Dare I Sing Taps?
BTW at Hale in 2019 we had a Bugler who, at 12 noon, played the Star Spangled Banner. I was at the Suttlers tent, but stepped outside to sing. For me, it was a very emotional moment and I was in no way performing, just singing along. Not many side looks, but most just standing and not joining in. Wish they would. I did get some compliments, which was nice. There was a fellow (Union) who then sat and sang, “The Vacant Chair”. Nice voice, and I would have joined him, but figured it was his gig.
So, Dare I Sing Taps?