The Tradition Family of Brass Instruments.  (Instrument pictures are representative)

Cincinnati Tradition uses G Bugles.  In most cases the bugles are 3 valve and are pitched in the key of G.  They play exactly like a Bb horn except that you can expect to be able to play a 3rd higher on this instrument.  Cincinnati Tradition provides your instrument while you are a member of the corps.

The Soprano Bugle - Plays like a Trumpet in Band - This instrument uses a Trumpet Mouthpiece.

The Mellophone Bugle - Is the Alto voice - This instrument uses a Trumpet Mouthpiece.

The Baritone Bugle - Takes the part of the Trombone in Band - This instrument uses a Tenor Trombone Mouthpiece.

The Euphonium Bugle - Takes the Part of the Bass Trombone in Band - This instrument uses a Bass Trombone Mouthpiece.

Contra Bass Bugle - Takes the part of the Tuba in Band - This instrument uses a Tuba Mouthpiece.

All parts in Drum Corps are written in treble clef, however bass clef transposition are available.  All members are expected to know rehearsal references in treble clef.