Cadet Bugles & Accessories

The military bugle carries profound historical significance, having served as the primary means of battlefield communication for centuries before electronic alternatives. Today, these instruments continue to play central roles in cadet ceremonial occasions, with distinctive calls marking significant moments from Reveille at dawn to the poignant notes of Last Post at remembrance events. Learning these traditional calls connects today's cadets with generations of military musicians before them.

Our range includes quality instruments suitable for both training and formal performance. The Bb Viscount provides an excellent entry-level option for cadet bands developing their musical capabilities, while the premium Bb Westminster offers the superior tone quality and finish appropriate for established bands performing at major events. Both instruments feature tunability and quality mouthpieces that enable proper technique development.

The regulation bugle cord in traditional tri-colour design adds authentic military appearance when carried on parade. These distinctive cords follow Ministry of Defence specifications, ensuring cadet bands maintain proper ceremonial standards during public performances and competitions.

For cadet units developing musical sections, bugles offer an accessible starting point that builds important skills while creating impressive ceremonial capability. The straightforward nature of bugle calls allows cadets to achieve competence relatively quickly, while still developing fundamental brass playing techniques and music reading abilities that provide foundations for further musical development.

Since 1949, Cadet Kit Shop has provided quality musical instruments that support the proud ceremonial traditions of cadet organisations across the UK.