Vol. XIX No. 3 i ientFall 1992 imes Published by The Compan} of Fifers & Drummers, Inc.
Camden Muster Draws 32 Corps For Weekend Historic by George Yeramian Two-Fer CAMDEN, NEW YORK-This friend ly mid-New York state community was invaded by hundreds of musicians Issue! and spectators for the annual Camden Muster, July 31 and August I, desig nated this year as the National Muster by The Company of Fifers & Drum Young Colonials Host mers, Inc. Beginning with a Friday night Tattoo, the weekend drew 32 5th Carmel Muster corps from several states. by George Yeramian Several differences were apparant si nce last we gathered in Camden on CARMEL, NEW YORK - the Young previous years ... for one, that big sign Colonials helped celebrate their 20th was gone that welcomed you to the anniversary as a drum corps with the home of the Camden Continentals 5th annual Muster, Torchlight Review F&DC. and Weekend Jollification at Putnam One nice thing, though, on the drive County Park in Carmel, New York up on 1-90 near Schenectady there was August 14 and 15. Some 19 corps pa a big water tower with numbers and let raded on Saturday, in the rain, and ters as follows: 81 WGY. The only thing then appeared on stand, without rain, that made sense to me was August I thankfully. THE SWISS COLONIALS, whose fife line is shown here, hosted a successful Muster on (8/ 1) Welcome George Yeramian. Now The entertainment sensations of the their 10th anniversary which featured American-style Ancients from the U.S. and Swit that was just damed nice and I appreci weekend were the presentations at the zerland, who gathered in an historic Roman ~mpitheatre in Windis~h, near ~rugg, a small ate it, I really do. Friday night tattoo, although they were town situated between Zurich and Basel, Switzer/and. It was the Swiss Colomalsfirst Mus A reminder ofCamden two years ago repeated on Saturday for a much ter effort. Announcer and Life member ofThe ~ompa~y Fre1dy Bruder said "a very g_ood was the rain, which caused a cancella larger audience. day for all the participants. We hope they will do 11 again. They were very gracious tion of the Tattoo ceremonies. The bus hosts. " (photo by Peter Koepf) that pulled up to the village green this Large Plymouth Corps time was loaded with the Janesville The Young Colonials led off Friday Ancients, rather than the Old Guard, as night's program with several of their First Muster a Success for Swiss Colonials; it was in 1990. championship medleys. Then came Although he didn't plan it this way, their special guests, the Plymouth FDC Roman Amphitheatre Scene of Gala Weekend Muster Committee Chairman Mo from P lymouth, Michigan. If you've Schoos livened up things on Friday ever seen them perform you must have by Mo Schoos night, despite the rain. Leaking gas from his motor home brought 0111 thl' impressive memories. but nothing BRlJGG/ WTNDISC'II, SWITZERL/\NI) - What lwllt·r wny to cc:khrntt· our h 111h 1111111\1·1,,11\ 1h,111 lo 111\111· )11111 l11cnd, Im .111 lllll'lllillin11al M11,ll'1'I \ , n, 1 '"'"n•• 111 pt""" (,\,•,· C11111d,·11, flll}I<' 7) lln 1111hd1cvahkl·,1111,1gc lhl·p111kol I hl· S1\ '" ( 010111,11, did _1u.,1 1h11t on July 14, ,l~ und 26. I how who alll'11
The fifes and drums of the "Milizia Tradizionale di Calasca" photographed for The Ancient Times by Mariarosa Tini-Caporali.
by Miney Hourigan mountain militia of those days and their presence dates most probably It's true that the Italians do not have from the time ofNapolean's Cisalpine it marching field music tradition. The Republic in the late seventeen and coupling of fife and drum for enter· early eighteen hundreds as does the tainmentpurposescan be found incer· type of uniform still worn today. Mili tain regions of Italy, most notably in tary historians may refer to the accom Sardinia, but the drummers of the panying photo. Groups similar in Neopolitan Bourbon Kings were Swiss function and dress cau also be found mercenaries. That's why we have the just over the mountains iri the Swiss Basel drum march '"Naepeli." canton of Wallis and there is still one, There really is one liule village in minus fifes. in Ponto Valentino in Italy however that has its own fife and lllenio Valley in Canton Ticino. drum cor . It's c,dll·d 'alasca, in ll nuw ym1'1l' p1oh11hly a~~ini,; unntrt'orp. Jt"s cn11ro Ml . Novara p1ovi11cc, n11d i~ i11 1hc An• yoursclr when and where do the fifers zasca Valley, high upon the slopes that and drnmmers play? The answer is lead to the majestic east race or Monte easy: twice a year, right in Calasca. On Rosa on the French-Swiss border. August 15th, when all or Italy is im· The fifes and drums in Calasca ac mersed at its deepest in Summer vaca company the reenacters or the village's tion, Calasca celebrates the "Festa "Milizia Tradizionale," a now cere· della Gurva." It is the anniversary or a rnonial military unit whose beginnings chapel dedicated in 1641 to the Ma go back to 1614 when the then Spanish donna or the Assumption. The Milizia skin heads (hooray!) and gut snares. to notate and not the first time I've governororthc Milan state ordered the played a part in the ceremonies over The counterhoops are decorated in the heard 6/8 - 2/4 mix. So here it is - as armingorall the male citizens from the 350 years ago just as it does now. This usual manner with diagonal stripes of near as I can make it oul. I have not mountain villages who were between day and the preceeding Sunday are the two alternating colors. attempted to transcribe the aforemen eighteen and fifty years orage in order musicians' big chance. Both days be What the origins are or the march tioned variation. to protect the state's forts and the gin with a 6:00 a.m. reveille followed by they play I do not know, although the mountain passes. The Milizia saw ac a communal (not communion) break· melody and the harmonization in Mi11ey Hourigan :5 "ghost." Mike tion immediately during the animosi fast of tripe stew, cheese, bread and, of thirds suggest a typical folksong from Quinn is grateful to Mariarosa Tini ties between the Spanish and the course, wine. ThisgetseveryoneoITtoa the Italian Alps. Perhaps some or the Caporali and her percussionist husband. Savoys from 1614 to 1617. It is unlikely good start for the day or masses, reli historians out there would like to work Paolo for assistance. Mariarosa sfamity that there were fires and drnms in the gious processions, solemn vespers and on it. (By the time you read this Ed comesfrom Calasca. Italy. The Ancients Really Jazz It Up In Moodus Specialists ar understanding the specific needs of drum corps far Musters, parades and historic events. by Manny Tinta included quite a few outside the build MOODUS, CT - The Moodus Dnim ing, roared to a cheer. and Fire Corps was invited to perform The corps was invited to return the Parmelee~ at The Great 1992 Connecticut Tradi following day by both jazz organizers tional Jazz Festival on August 7th. This and Igor's band. The second night's o f Durham year, thejazz festival was held at its new performance was at 11:45 p.m. in the home, TI1e Sunrise Resort in Moodus. 700-seat Main Tent. We played Old The corps welcomed guests and was Dan 1l1cker with Igor's band once Original design capabilities very well received, especially since again providing the background music. some people were experiencing the When they finished, the corps played or sounds of Ancient music ror the first Grandfather's C lock. time. The Great Connecticut Traditional we'll work with your art: While the corps was playing, a gen Jazz Festival's slogan is "Oh, What A tleman introducing himselr as Igor of Party!!!". There is certainly no disput Muster Streamers Igor's Jazz Cowboys from Tempe, Ari ing that claim! T-Shirts zona, praised the corps for its perfor Muster Buttons mance and asked if they would con CUUEN INSURANCE, INC. Sport Shirts sider playing one piece with him and Hats the baml 1loa1 eve11ing on Stage One. 135 CHURCH STREET Jackets Not wanting to turn down the honor. P.O. BOX307 Sweat Shirts the corps accepted the invitation. We Gun.FORD, CT 06437 never realized what kind orcrowd reac tion awaited us. The Moodus Drum Bob Parmelee (203) 349-8233 William M. Kinnare, President and Fire Corps was introduced and Shawn M. Kinnare, V. President played Grandfather's Clock, while Silk Screens / Signs / Paincing Specialcies Igor's Jazz Cowboys filled in the back Offlce:203·453-4829 Creamery Road, Durham, Connecticut 06422 ground with their jazz sound. The standing-room only crowd which also Home: 203 · 421 · 4636 %e J'lncient 'Ii.mes Fall 1992, Page 3
eightieth birthday), included St. Ca ton for many decades, he was always millus of Rockaway, N.Y.; St. Gerard known to favor the more stately beat of Majella of Hollis, Queens, N.Y.; Ca the nearby Moodus DFC, whic h held thedral H.S. of N.Y.C. and the Wood to a tempo of90 per minute, while the mere Fire Dept. of Woodmere, L.T. drummers in East Hampton ... when· From his former students he turned ever the beat fell below 108 ... would out many current drum corps judges call out. "switch it up a little." and instructors. He often joked that his In later years he spent much of his pupils were showing up their instruc time attending Moodus rehearsals, in tor. Frank stayed with the little guys ... the company of his son Dave ... d rum the junior corps, the parade corps. He sgt. of the Mood us corps. had a way with youngsters. A veteran of WWII, he drummed his last parade in the American Legion uniform at the town of East Hamp· ming. H is brotherJack was the Nathan ton's Memorial Day parade in 1987. Hale FDC's first drum major. Daugh This past July "Doc" Strong was ac ter Sandy was a bass drummer as was corded the singular honor of being her sister, Pam. Daughter Renae be appointed Grand Marshal of his home came a fifer and son Steve became a town's "Old Home Day Parade.'' memberofKnowlton Rangers, the rifle companie of the Nathan Hale organi zation. Son Bill was a member of the color guard. During the visit of the Frank Mangan Swiss Radabang drum group to Con• 79 necticut in 1969, Jim taped a drum Drum Major ming session held the Sunday after the AdMen's Post Deep River M uster which featured the American Legion Swiss drummers and members ofThe September 20, 1992 Ancient Mariners and Lancraft drum lines. The Foran family is currently cataloging much of Jim's collection of tapes prior to turni ng it over to the James D. lForan Museum of Fife & Drum. Jim's wife 78 Barbara is still active in the Nathan Founder Hale FDC and was a guest al the 1992 Jaybird Day. Bunker Hill Recording Studio 'lJo-nafa AfclJannan Member Cfiarfes Ji. Strong Nathan Hale FDC This picture of Don was taken at August 5, 1992 "Doc" Strong, as he was known to Jaybird's Day in 1991 at the Museum his corps friends, was a long standing in Ivoryton, where he enjoyed the member of the old East Hampton festivities with several of his fellow FDC. He commenced drumming back Union-Endicott and Continental corps· Charles ]HI. Strong men, including his friend of 55 years, He was given the greatest send-off Life member Jim Sherman who said 89 that anyone could ever have. Msgr. Snare Drummer "we'll all miss the Irish fifer and his William Burke of St. Camillus Band great memory. Like many Irishmen, Original East Hampton FDC Kil said his Mass and Eulogy at Sl. Dnn hnd :i pll·111 M'IIW nf hunu>1," '-""""'a1..---~~:.iww.a""""'--'.-"-----.1.--u·...... ,_.._,bl,U.ln.iow.l»lo I I lie Marth ----...-- -,----:,""11t'111mt"n'.r.Tffi~--,-,r;11iin~~:-rl'l'i,rirn111Ti'niii11:;f,a',11rr7T'Ti,iitf.i,,ii,1ii1111 ___ ...., ~~-9"."""""-=...... ,~----1111~·1~::;;~,~1:~;,~~-~j;',~',7~.1y,u111~ < 111ky ul '-1 l{m,· ul I 1111 11 . Mu~,11pt·· ,1,·1 and wn, 111s11uclcd hy Aclon Ost• qua, L.I. rnm:l'll'1111111.·d. St <,,·111111 lin!\ 11, u high school student and BmuaM t¥1eVmman Majclla. I lolli~ wu~ honor guard and mcmhcr of 1he Union-Endicott High played taps. Cathedral High School School Colonial FDC. During World 70 Girls played Danny Boy on the fifes War II Don saw service in the U.S. Fifer and the Battle Hymn of the Republic Navy aboard the USS Alabama. He Continental FDC of Endicott as they preceded the hearse to the was a member of the West Endicott Original Union-Endicott cemetery. The color guard and ban· American Legion Post #1700 and High School ners ofthe three corps were lined upon joined the Continental FDC as a lifer Colonial Fife & Drum Corps the street as the cortege passed. They when it was organized in 1954. At the October I 0, 1992 even displayed the Irish nag. time of his passing he was still a sup-. Subsequent to the funeral ... word is porting member of the Continental's. that the Knights of Columbus, spon- Don is survived by his wife of 45 ~ors ofN Y.C.'s Columbus Day parade years, t:lrzabeth, and three daughters, !FranR._Afangan on October I 2th,delayed the step-offof around 1927 and received his early in- two sons-in-law, one son, sister and When Frank was eight years old, he that trek by 15 minutes in Frank's structions from East Hampton legend mother-in-law, four grandchildren found a battered old bugle in a garbage honor. Sherm Carpenter, at the latter's garage. and several nieces and nephews. He can. He brought it home to his father. Though he played with East Hamp- was 70 years of age. who hammered out all the dents and '1J. bought a mouthpiece for twenty live James Joran cents. Frank mastered the bugle by Jim Foran was an unlikely person to teaming all the bugle calls by himself. be a pioneer. In 1965, when he began When he was old enough. he joined his interest in Ancient filing and drum Sweetheart Fifes are made by hand in a the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cadet ming, he was the active father ofseven FDBCorps in his Bay Ridge. Brook children, a patent draftsman for United little shop in North-Central Connecticut. lyn neighborhood. He started as a lifer Technologies, and a painter. He was and raised himself in rank to drum also the husband of Barbara Foran Ralph Sweet has played and collected major. who became a bass drummer in the fifes since 1945. The maker is also the In 1936Frank.anda numberofother nedgling Nathan Hale Ancient Fife & corps members, left the "Cadets" and Drum Corps, which was being organ· designer and the player. Sweetheart he organized the Bay Ridge Field ized by John Hetzel and the late Music. which shortly became the very Charles Hogan. As Barbara's interest Fifes have been made for nineteen years impressive Bay Ridge Boys Club. He in Ancient filing and drumming grew, managed to promote West Point style so,toodidJim's and soon he was carry with pride, quality, and affordability. uniforms and new instruments. The ing a portable tape recording machine, corps was soon representing the emi the now-obsolete reel-to-reel type. He nent Advertising Men's Post AL. of was one of the first 10 ever record life Cloos Model Colonial Model Madison Ave. in N.Y.C. This !alter and drum music "in the field" - mean corps won the N.Y. Ass'n. state cham ing live at Musters and other gather Waltfife pionship in 1941 and became the talk ings. He formed Bunker Hill Studio of the neighborhood. Frank soon de and recorded and marketed several veloped into a drum major of such records of the Nathan Hale Corps and Phone (203) 74 9-4494 or write for a free style and ability that he is still remem other units. One of the most outstand bered glowingly by his peers. ing recordings was reissued in recent brochure of all Sweetheart instruments Frank instructed a great number of years as a cassette tape. 1t is called the youngsters. teens and adults. He "Waywom Travelers" and features, touched the lives of so many in the among others, snare drumming great close-to-forty N.Y., N.J.• and Pen nsyl (six time winner of the Dan English Sweetheart Fifes vania units that he taugh t. The corps trophy over a 20 year span) Paul that he was working with. at the time of Cormier. Jim's family shared his and 32 South Maple St, Enfield, CT 06082 his passing, (just a few days short ofhis Barbara's interest in filing and drum- Page 4, Fall 1992 cientMuster Is LONDON was the scene July 19 ofa second lmemational Muster, co-hosted by the First Michigan FDC, below on the drill field. and the Corps of Drums ofthe Honourable Anillery Company, below cemer, led by drum major Brian Harrod, who was also co-host. Joining with the first Michigan as the only other United States representative was the Middlesex County Volunteers, below, left, who also visited Scotland. The First Michigan's 1992 visit to England was highlighted by its first command petformance by an American drum corps in the history ofthe Royal Tournament held 011 July 25 and hosted by the Royal Air Force. His Royal Highness Prince Andrew reviewed the tournament. First Michigan director Mark Logsdon organized the trip, sending along these photos and reponing that another Muster is plannedfor London in 1995.
Col. PS. Walton, above on mike, "would be righ1 a1 home at an American Muster," repons the First Michigan. He sen•ed as narra/orfor !he lnterna1ional Muster and is chairman of the Corps of Drums Society, an organizacion similar to The Company in purpose and composed ofEnglish jlure and drum corps. 7
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CLOCj Membt Connec and as: Compa of his$ smiling Hoogh, FRAN · The Guild ofAnciem Fifes and Drums. above, in French and Jim Sh. Indian war era unijonns played a medley ofSwiss favorites. Acton C A field trip by the American 11isi1ors included Kashket & F&DC Sons, near right, which makes ceremonial uniforms for the enjoy 1} Brirish Anny. The Honourable Artillery Company. far right. Muster. has recrea1ed an historic unit of pikeman who present a cenruries old drill. OFFTC headqu Ivory10; !reeks i:: Island ; youngest family member practices at Westbrook. New York State and Suffolk-Nassau associations bw enjoying his "capture" at the National Muster by the done-halfyear old Kate wants to be sure that always enjoy both the Deep River and Westbrook musters. racous band known as the Ancient Marine1:r. wror Afom Candy Gusramachio lets her into the 4. The newly formed Eastern Colonial Fife & Drum s class at Marquis of Granby, where Dad "Gus" 7. 'faking the main stand at the Camden National rum. Corps ofMaryland makes one of its first appearances at Musrer 10 s1an the af1emoon ~-festivities is the combined Deep River this July. corps, an "F-Troop" in uniform! n he's not playing his bass drum with the ough Juniors, young Matt Ferraro is borrowing 5. Dodie McGrath of Westbrook represented The 8. Nathan Hale's annual encampment at the historic uys deep snare drums to try his hand as noted in Company at the Swiss Coloniais 10th Anniversary Muster site in Coventry. CT saw the Daniel Webster Fife & Drum ofthe Camden Muster on page 7. in Windish, Switzerland where Counselor Anhur Corps ofNew Hampshire make an appearance ar the Reichenbach ofthe US. Embassy was a special guest. Sunday afternoon Muster on July 26. nding member corps of The Company, the 6. Drum Major "Sir" James Calvin Dom ofthe host s ofBeth page still rule the contest roost in the Camden Continentals, in the tri-comered hat, seems to be tpourri
WISE: New Life Bob McDougall. retired icw Blues bass drummer stant manager of The S tore, presents a pan ,000 donation to a residem Dave irk. ROSS and Life Member man, two veterans of 1/ing'.~ Union Endicott ay back in the !930's, , parade at a 1992 FRANK MODRISON bugler Photos by: Cindy Barrows. Pat Benoit. L GARDENER at the Ray Fardy and Diana D'Angelo Candy Gusramad,io. Diana D'Angelo. Peter KO<'pf Ethel Lavelle and Phil Truit. ners/museum in hold a welcoming ribbon 10 a is Ethe/ Lavelle. who recent jollificatio11 hos1ed by our I the way.from Rhode frequent adveniser, The Blue & eliminate 1he weeds. The Gray FD&BC. Page 6, Fall 1992
We Welcome Letters ... No letters will be published that are not signed. Please in College Age Ancients clude your name and address. Letters may be shortened due to space limita Can Win Scholarships tions and those published cannot be directly acknowledged although we very much appreciate your interest and your BRISTOL, CT-Erin Connolly, a snare comments. Letters should be addressed dmmmer with the U nion Brigade FDC to: The Mail Box, The Ancient Times, of Norwood, MA attends Provideucc, P.O. Box 525, Ivoryton, CT 06442-0525. College and is the recipient of one of three Martin D. Andrews Memorial North Haverhill, NH Palm Bay, Florida Scholarships for I 992. The other win To "F" Troopers, past and present: To Whom It May Concern: ners are fifer Kathleen Doolan of St. During the recent DRAM I was disap I understand there is a publication called Peter's Sr. Combination Corps and pointed with thcconductofthe"F"troop as THE ANCIENT TIMES. As an old fifer. l Tom Simenson of Danbury, CT. they gathered to take the field and begin the think I would be interested in receiving Applications are now available for jam session immediately after the final per your paper on a regular basis. Please enter 1993 scholarships. Applicants must formance of the day. l can certainly appre my name on the subscription list and tell ciate enthusiasm, but certain members of me how much to pay. My affiliation was have been an active member ofa dmm the troop totally disregarded the fact that with the Lincoln School Fife Drum & corps for three or more years and cur CAUGHT as he sampled some fish and there was a performing group on the stand. Bugle Corps (Bridgeport. CT) in the late rently seeking an undergraduate or chips during First Michigan's trip to Eng They began their own private jam session, 40's and early 1950s, and then with the Fife graduate degree at a two or four year land, (see photo spread, Winter edition) is drowning out the sounds of the perfor and Drum Corps from the Fairfield, CT college or graduate school. The appli Contributing Editor Mark Logsdon. mance. Even more appalling was that they Firehouse in the mid and late 50's. cant must be taking at least six credit refused to stop despite pleas from spec I am anxious to renew an old skill and hours to qualify. tators. This rude and inconsiderate be find itdiflicult to meet fifers and drummers To receive an application, send a .ToAnn Walsh, with Charles Hirt, vice havior should not become typical of "F' down here in Florida. I hope your news stamped, self-addressed envelope with president, Wendy Buell, treasurer and Troop and I urge all "F" Troop members to paper can get me reconnected to the $1.00 for handling by APRIL I, 1993 to: police their ranks to prevent any future "Ancient World!" Sharon Mason, secretary. Martin D. Andrews, Memorial Schol recurrence. Please feel free to contact me: Gene E. CharlieAlonge,Jr. is drum major,AI arship. 2069 Perkins Street, Bristol, Ralph S. Buel Syarto, 2115 Tappan Zee Lane, N.E., Palm Hirt is quartermaster. Charlie Alonge Bay, FL 32905-4010. Telephone: Home Connecticut 06010 III, Valerie Bidwell and Ann Collins are Kingston, NY (407) 723-1189, Work 242-6404. For additional information call Peter adult directors. The corps is currently Very truly yours, Andrews at (203) 673-2929 or Judy recruiting new members. Persons 12 Dear Editor: Collins (203) 272-0039. Enclosed is a check for $10.00 for my Gene E. Syarto years ofage or older who are interested dues for 1992-1993. 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Box 525 Nonprofit Organization December 1992-December 1993 U.S. Postage lvoryton, CT 06442-0525 PAID lvoryton, CT 06442-9998 C A L E N D A R Permit No. 16 0 F JOHN DOYLB JR LIPB E V E N T 26 CHILD STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94133 ------1992------READ THE ANCIENT TIMES ... December 5 RICHMOND HILL, NY December 12 OLD SAYBROOK, CT BECOME AN Yankee Tunesmiths Annual St. 22nd Annual Christmas Torchlight INDIVIDUAL MEMBER. Nicholas Celebration and Muster. Parade, Muster and Carol Sing. Pa• See Page 8 Winter '92. By invitation. Limited to IO corps. rade starts at 6:00 p.m. followed by Overnight accommodations avail the Carol Sing and Muster. By invi February 7 ARLINGTON, MA April 24 JVORYTON, CT able. Contact Ernie Kiburis (718) tation. Contact: William Reid, 242 Second Annual "Mid\vinter Mad Annual Meeting ofThe.Companyof 845-3 133, Anne O'Malley (516) 795- Schoolhouse Road, Old Saybrook, ness Jam'' American Legion Post Fifers & Drummers, Inc. 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