Composed for orchestra, Bugler's Holiday was completed on May 26, 1954. It is 2 minutes and 30 seconds long. It was first performed when recorded by the composer on June 2, 1954, in analog mono sound, where it was first performed. Recorded by the composer in analog
stereo sound on May 26, 1959.
Composer Quote: "I've often thought, what would 3 buglers do on their day off. They would probably kick up their heels and just have a good time all to themselves, so in the next piece, "Bugler's Holiday", you'll hear some bugle calls that may sound familiar, but you'll also probably realize that they are not played regulation and they wouldn't get away with it on the post."