Behind The Scenes At The Royal Marines School Of Music: The Last Post

Have you ever wondered how much preparation goes into playing the Last Post at the Cenotaph for Remembrance Service?
The RNRMC has gone behind the scenes at the Royal Marines School of Music and found out that the Royal Marines Bugler has two years of training prior to Passing Out. They may be called upon to play at events, funerals or even at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday.
Sgt Bugler Kerry Silk is preparing to play the Last Post on Sunday and talked to us about what that feels like and why she volunteered for the second year in a row.

[@johntrlong]

Superb control and excellent tone 🎵👌🎵

[@deplorabled1695]

Lest We Forget. Nice vid showing the behind the scenes, I enjoyed it.

[@chong2389]

Sergeant Silk has it right - it's not about notes, it is about honouring the fallen who paid the supreme sacrifice that we may enjoy freedom. That contributes to one's confidence when we are called upon to use our talents to help everyone remember and grieve. It is a sacred duty. Thank you for your service Sgt. Silk. You do the Bands of HM Royal Marines proud!

[@Tocsin-Bang]

We had a former RM bugler play the Last Post at my dad's funeral. I had held it until that point, having read a eulogy and giving the scripture readings. I stood at the front and sobbed my heart out when he played.

[@donalddodson7365]

Well done. In the US during the Vietnam War, most Army Band trumpet players stood duty to play Taps at graveside services around the geographic area served by the Band. Sometimes heart wrenching.

[@peterlaw201250]

Corps Bugle Major one day?Dream it.Picture it.Become it.Well done Kerry from Pete Law xBugler and side kick to Alan Piner in the 60s,70s,80s that's the nineteen hundreds by the way.:)
ps, Al Piner and I are honoured that you still play some of our solo's ,as with such competition over the years from you youngsters in how high you've raised the bar to great heights its great to hear our stuff still being played.Keep raising the bar.
pps at 69 I've just finished a years jazz drumming lessons with Peter Erskine via his home studio in LA,the best is yet to come.By the centre..............

[@carlmorrey5410]

I was there, it was probably the best rendition on bugle I have ever heard. Well done. be proud, stand tall, wow everyone, be an inspiration and most of all soak the atmosphere.

[@lyngarland2728]

Thank you beautiful playing Lest We Forget those who fought in all wars on land, sea and air and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice thank you and those who veterans and serving personal thank you for your service 😀💙🙏

[@Charliebrum]

That brought a tear to my eye, they gave so much and we can never thank them enough.

[@kellydiver]

I can’t imagine the pressure of playing The Last Post (or Taps here in the US). That is one thing that always has to be exactly right. Thanks to you and all the other buglers who are willing to take on that responsibility.

[@modelrailwaynoob]

It would good to see you guys do it in the Menin Gate with the Belgian fire brigade

[@Dodger0103]

Wow the Sargent played that most beautifully and showed as she commented, it is something quite special to play in memory of colleagues lost.
Thank you for sharing that moment 🙏

[@rick7380]

Magic

[@marknorville9827]

2021, skip to 04:50 if you want to hear it. I am almost in tears if I listen to any more. I am lucky I got out with my life, my sanity is missing, but I am more fortunate than others. I lost a few friends, but not as bad as some people. I am glad that I never got Lyneham which is a base that I put in for, but back then you didn't know that the war dead was brought back there. A lot of good people have died in recent years, not for serving their Country, but because of political greed.

[@PhreddCrintt]

That... brought me to tears. Beautiful.
Thank you Sergeant.

[@petergarthwaite6805]

Well played 🥁🥁

[@ylovaht2097]

I am not thinking about me .. IS hard for slavery countries exept Scottich marines. In duties by free Will

[@pm1104]

The very best !

[@61nightfly]

Excellent and the very best of our Nation ensuring that those who gave the ultimate sacrifice are remembered. Thank you for your service .

[@greenjacket66]

nice last post sergeant

[@John-mg9df]

ABSOLUTELY fantastic, total respect to them all!👍👍👍

[@philipnewby7768]

As an ex Queensman, ( 3rd Btn Queens Regiment) this RMBS bugler can play the Last Post when I go! She was spot on.

[@charlesfisher9090]

As a proud ex bugler I think more sea time would be advantageous.just saying!.

[@ogstopper]

Thank you.

[@paikiabandboy]

salute

[@yorkiemalone8727]

Cheers Sticky Blue

[@kevindevilliers3572]

Brilliant. From S.A.

[@gerdbecker7943]

🇬🇧🇩🇪🇪🇺⚔️⚔️⚔️👍👍👍

[@charlesfisher9090]

.never been to sea!!!!,!,,,,

[@deusvult8251]

jezebel

[@benbrice8358]

i love you soooo much xxxxxx