David W. Fenton wrote:
On 23 Feb 2007 at 17:12, Brian Williams wrote:
At Disneyland, the trumpet players play "Retreat" after the color
guard takes the rope from the pole, then the band plays the National
Anthem while the flag is lowered. I believe this is consistent with
Military protocol.
This is the way we did it at Illinois Boys' State for the 15 years I
was assistant music director. And, of course, our National Anthem was
always preceded with a canon blast. ;)
I recall, though, that there was some agreement that we were actually
not doing it entirely correctly, though I don't recall the details.
It is my understanding that when using a bugle, To the Colors would be
played in place of the National Anthem being played by a band. I base
this on nothing other than what I've read at the Army page concerning
bugle calls.
The "Retreat Ceremony" involves playing Retreat to signal the end of the
official day, and To The Colors to honor the flag as it is lowered. To
The Colors is also played in the morning to honor the flag as it is raised.
--
David H. Bailey
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