Title:  Bugler

JOB SUMMARY

To play the bugle approximately 8 minutes before the start of every race.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The primary duty is to sound the call before each race, which notifies attendees and jockeys that the post parade is about to begin.
• On occasion, the bugler may be asked to play other musical selections, such as the national anthem, for special events or stakes races.
• A bugler often serves as an entertaining figure for the crowd. They may interact with patrons, take photos, or play other songs between races to keep the audience entertained.
• The bugler is typically required to wear a traditional uniform, often in the style of a 19th-century coachman or fox hunt bugler, complete with a distinctive hat. 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be 21 years or older. Must be able to obtain a Racing License from Louisiana Racing Commission.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• The bugler must be a highly skilled brass musician, typically a trumpet player. The music is an important part of the racing tradition, and a high-quality performance is expected.
• The musician must be proficient with different types of instruments used for fanfares. While some may use a traditional bugle, others use a trumpet or herald trumpet.
• Buglers are expected to maintain a professional and entertaining demeanor while on the job, as they are a public-facing representative of the racetrack.
• The job requires the bugler to be present for all live racing dates set forth by the racetrack, which may include weekends and holidays, and to play on a strict schedule before every race.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• The employee will be required to sit for extended periods of time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may also be required to stand, walk, use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee may be asked to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.
• The employee may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate