Bugler
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![]() | This is the Boy Scout Troop Bugler position. Boy Scouts can earn the Bugling merit badge. |
![]() | Serving as Bugler can apply towards Positions of Responsibility requirements for Star and Life, but not Eagle. |
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The Troop/Team Bugler should be able to make appropriate bugle calls, as requested, at troop/team activities.
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Reports to
- Assistant Senior Patrol Leader in a Boy Scout troop.
- Team Captain in a Varsity Scout team.
Responsibilities
- Makes appropriate bugle calls, as requested, at troop/team activities.
Notes
- Serving as Bugler can apply towards positions of responsibility requirements for Star and Life, but not Eagle.
- In many troops/teams the Bugler plays a trumpet instead of a bugle.
- Serving as Bugler is a requirement for Bugling Merit Badge.
- Being able to play a bugle or trumpet can be used towards requirement 1 of Music Merit Badge: Sing or play a simple song or hymn chosen by your counselor using good technique, phrasing, tone, rhythm, and dynamics. Read all the signs and terms of the score.
- Boy Scouts or Venturers who are members of bands, drill teams, or drum and bugle corps affiliated with a unit or a local council may also wear the musician badge special insignia.
Equivalents
The Bugler is the youth musical leader in its unit. Other youth musical leaders are:
- Bugler - Boy Scouting
- Bugler - Sea Scouting
See also
![]() | Boy Scout portal |
![]() | Varsity Scout portal |
References
- 36 BSA Monthly Troop Programs with Troop Meeting Plans (free & online), Printed: Vol I - Vol II - Vol III - Resources
- Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) - Troop Meeting Planner - Campfire Planner - Resource Survey - Troop Committee Challenge
- Senior Patrol Leaders Handbook - Patrol Leaders Handbook - Scoutmaster Handbook - BSA Nameplates
Team Leadership: | Captain • Cocaptain • Team Secretary • Squad Leader • Quartermaster • Chaplain Aide • Librarian • Instructor • Den Chief • Order of the Arrow Team Representative |
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Program Managers: | Advancement • High-Adventure/Sports • Personal Development • Service • Special Programs and Events |
Other team leadership: | Historian • Bugler |
Advisers: | Team Coach • Assistant Team Coach(es) • Committee Secretary • Committee Treasurer |
Program Advisers: | Advancement • High-Adventure/Sports • Personal Development • Service • Special Programs and Events |