The well - known bugle call 's 150th anniversary was celebrated . Buglers Across America enlisted nearly 100 volunteer musicians and trumpeters to play . Taps were added because of a Union general 's displeasure at the call - out call at the time . he explained , quoting the final lyrics associated with the melody . ` ` This is like Carnegie Hall for me , '' says New Orleans trumpeter John Cummings .
The well - known bugle call 's 150th anniversary was celebrated . Buglers Across America enlisted nearly 100 volunteer musicians and trumpeters to play . Taps were added because of a Union general 's displeasure at the call - out call at the time . ` ` This is like Carnegie Hall for me , '' says New Orleans trumpeter John Cummings .