TAPS....beautiful taps

Whether you are in the military, were in the military, knew a 2nd cousin's mother's half-step brother that was in the military or none of the above, I think everyone will agree that the music of TAPS evokes deep emotions.

Here is a video I would like to share with you that a dear friend of mine just recently shared with me.. Let me set it up for you:

The conductor of the orchestra is Andre Rieu from Holland.  The young lady, her trumpet and her rendition of TAPS will make your hair stand on end.

Many may have never heard taps played in its entirety, for all the men and women that have died for our freedom.  This is an opportunity you won't want to miss and I guarantee you'll never forget.

Melissa Venema, age 13 in this video, is the trumpet soloist and is also from Holland.

Here is TAPS played in its entirety.  The original version of TAPS was called the Last Post, and was written by Daniel Butterfield in 1861.  IT was rather lengthy and formal, as you will hear in this clip. As a result, in 1862, it was shortened to 24 notes and re-named "Taps".

(The soloist is playing it on a trumpet however this piece was written to be played on a bugle)

Follow this link:

http://www.flixxy.com/trumpet-solo-melissa-venema.htm#.UZ1k8LU4SSo