' The Ancient Times < +WIBHM Published by The Company of Filers & Drummers! Inc. Mi 1- Vol. XII No. One Dollar and Twenty-Five Cents Summer/985 Frank Orsini Installed As Sixth President Frank Orsini of Rahway, New Jersey, noly, The Windsor Fife and Drum Art Auction To Benefit Ancients Fund a member of the New Jersey Colonial Corps of Windsor, CT directed by Fran Militia Fife and Drum Corps, was Dillon, formerly with the Sgt. Bissell A Success elected and installed as the sixth Presi- Corps, The Connecticut Colonials of dent of The Company of Fifers and Hebron under the direction of Bill The Art Auction for the benefit o( of Richmond Hill, New York and Gus Drummers at the Annual Meeting held Ryan, and the 8th CT Volunteers of Ancients' Fund, held at The Company's Cuccia of the Young Colonials of in The Company's headquarters in Manchester. Headquarters on May 4, was termed a Carmel, New York travelled the greatest Ivoryton, April 13. Before relinquishing the Chair, outgo- success by both Marlin Art, Inc. who of- distance to attend. The ladies of the Jr. Other Administrative Officers elected ing President Eldrick Arsenault, on feredthepiecesofart,andtheCommit- ·colonialsofWestbrookdidyeomandu- are Roger Clark of the Deep River behalf of The Company, presented a tee from The Company of Fifers and ty handling "the bank" and serving the Drum Corps, First Vice President; Moe plaque with a clock to Registrar Drummers who did all the necessary wine and cheese all evening. The door Schoos of the Kentish Guards Fife and Emeritus Foxee Carlson in appreciation work before, during and after the auc- prize, a winter farm scene was won by Drum Corps, Second Vice President; of his twenty year term as the Registrar Phil Truitt of the New Jersey Colonial of The Company. tion to assure its success. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Zudeima of the Militia Fife and Drum Corps, Secretary, Arsenault then thanked all the The evening was reported to be "very Westbrook Corps. and Clark Wilbor of the Nayaug An- members of his committees for their interesting and exciting" with lively bid- Bill Schwartz, the auctioneer remark- cients, Treasurer. The above had no dedication and support during his term ding for the various paintings and prints ed at the end of the evening, "You did . opponents. of office and then passed the gavel to offered. Norm Oit, a member of the well, your profit was almost $1000.00, There were fourteen candidates for President Orsini. Ancient Mariners, got so excited about but I have one complaint, there was no the ten seats on the Executive Commit- In accepting the gavel, Orsini urged a painting of the America's Cup Races tee and the final tally showed that four all to support the programs and ac- that he successfully bid for it for his new members and six incumbents were tivities of The Company and asked for home, he lives on a sailboat, and then elected. The four new members are Ed everyone's help in continuing the growth he realized that it would not fit in it. Classey of the Ancient Mariners, Deb- of the organization with a spirit of bie Dutka of the Chester Fife and Drum cooperation and good will. "Let's not Items offered ranged in price from Corps, Ernie Kiburis of the Yankee bicker but move ahead" said Frank. $16.00 to $300.00 and sold for approx- Tunesmiths Fife and Drum Corps and Scott Greenstreet, who was Acting imately 1/3 of gallery prices. It was Don Young of the Junior Colonials Fife Registrar since Foxee retired, was ap- reported that one Westbrook resident and Drum Corps. Re-elected were Buzz pointed Registrar. purchased over $1000.00.of art at the Allen of the Ancient Mariners, Eldrick Jaybirds Committee Chairman, Ed auction. Arsenault of the Lancraft Drum Corps, Olsen announced that the event would The auction was well conducted and Doc Ferrante of the New Jersey Field be held this Fall, on Sunday, October 6, no offering was made until the auc- Mariner Master-At-Arms Norm Ott Music, Jim Hierspeil of the German- and asked those present to send him the tioneer had explained the item and •astounds Building Chairman Bill Gal- town Ancients, Russ Kirby of the Sud- names and addresses of people who have · lagher with word that the framed print bury Fyfe and Drum Corps and Delores reached their 60th year and are qualified it as "collector" or of the America's.Cup Race, that Norm McGrath of the Westbrook Drum members, or were members of a fife and "decorator" art so that there would be o misrc rcscntati·on. A one ttcndcc just bought, is too large to fit in his Corps. dru~ ~OrJ?S so that he could send them i...:~=~n .a:.:i.:===.::....:..:ai..:;:.:.:.:;.-=:.:==:....--.1..u..,..- •• -~~uhn-,-•u,__ ...... : TThhc...C-Jaun11n1111uaJL1....Jcci:c1ooru...o:w:oullllilll~- _ai1UJoouUU1011------""""'....,.Ll ,---,c-----nv-•n•... .,,...... , ■vn,..... 81 v ■ ,o •n.:no It was billed as a reunion of corps service plaque was given to Dave Bod l'hembers dating back to the Boy Scout die, Cecil Andrews and Albert Kinney 'days; it turned out to be a reunion of for over 40 years of service to the corps. an era, including all persons who knew Dave Boddie, entering his 54th year as anyone in the corps, to those who were a playing member, is the only remain around during the early years, and later. ing active member to have participated Spurred on by the death of three as a Boy Scout member, a Maceo Bacon former members in a relatively short corps member and a member of the period of time, a few former members Chas. A. Dickerson corps. of the Boy Scout/ Maceo Bacon/Chas. W. Dickerson corps got together and MUSTER JN I 986 produced the grande~t reunion ever witnessed in these parts. During the formal dinner following Former members came from as far the Memorial service, New Rochelle away as the states of Washington, (N.Y .) Mayor Paduano announced that Sharing center st11ge with the lhreee dimensional "Spirit of '76"-presented, Florida, New Mexico and of course the the Dickerson corps would sponsor a thal day, by New York's Yankee Tunesmiths FDC-newly elected President adjoining states, to be a part of this m11ster in 1986 so that the local people Frank Orsini, lefl, receives a handshake and gavel from outgoing President El celebration. Many of the local "old time could get an idea of the vastness of the Arsenault. Photo by Ed Olsen. people" came to see the "lads" they had type of program in which the local corps not seen in over 40 years. The gath~r is involved. A great site has been ing at the Boys Club ranged in age from designated, one which will provide for National Muster At Camden, NY babes in arms to great-grandmothers camping. All that remains is for the and fathers. Corps' Muster Committee to pick a date June 28-29 The three day event included two and get the ball rolling. parades, an all night "jam session", a Other activities scheduled in 1986 for The place to be on the last weekend ing ceremonies. memorial church service, two meetings this corps, a charter member of The in June is Camden, New York for the and a lot of fun. The committee had Company of Fifers and Drummers, are 1985 National Muster. The event will If you have never been to Camden, it prepared several souvenirs in the form a return 5 day trip to Detroit, Ml. and also mark the 135th aniversary of The is worth the trip. Our genial hosts have of hats, patches, napkins and other Canada and a gala celebrtion with the Camden Continentals, host corps, and again arranged to have shuttle transpor memorabilia. Cortland Engine Company of Mon the twentieth year of The Company of tation from the large camping area to During the memorial church service trose, N.Y. The Corps and the. Fire Fifers and Drummers. downtown, where the muster and honoring the more than 50 deceased Company will be celebrating 30 years of Special features this year will be an jollifications take place, and they are former corps members, a plaque inscrib marching together. In line with this, eight corps Tattoo on Friday evening putting on a "steak barbeque with all ed with the names of the deceased was mugs, "T" Shirts, hats and patches will followed by a jollification and on Satur the fixings" and plenty of Genesee and dedicated and placed in the vestibule of be provided as memorabilia and a for day, a "Company Corps", assembled Molsens as the muster meal. the Methodist Church where the service mal dinner dance will cap the season in by selecting two members of each corps Corps from at least IO states are ex was held. Also at this meeting, a special the late fall. in attendance, will take part in the open- pected... don't miss it. Page 1 SUMMER 1985 Tlie Aneienl ·nmes 2-22•85 unit over here in the very near future. This month they are celebrating their Tlie Ancient 1fmes The Ancient Times One Hundred Anniversary. Any cor Publbbodby Moe Schoos respondence from you or other people n, Comp1ay of flfrn ,\ Drum,.,n P.O. Box 318 who are interested in getting this group •••• Westbrook, Ct. 06498 over would be appreciated. I have men The Company of Fifers and Qrummers is Oswego, N.Y. tioned to them, that it might be a Incorporated in the state of Connecticut as a Edilo r, charitable and educational, non,prof~ Enclosed please find our check for possibility to get some parade jobs and institution and is officially and legah~· We presently have 34 three po in1 $120.00 to renew the subscriptions for appearances for them, to help defray recognizernm Corp, Sincerely, a<1tvilin ,1nd 111bjrc1J rtLl1td t htrt10 . space constraints, we may have to The ncwll)lp('r t ncou,.,"· lht ltl)roductiun o( 111 no r , L.E. Ray shorten a letter. Those published cannot co pyrii)\1C'd co ntcriu. Bylinn m,u1 be rc11inc-d ■lttl 1i,c cud,: , houl-d tu1d "from The- Ancient Timu. thC' qu1ntrly Secretary be directly acknowledged but we ap ntt·ti,.pc, of THE COMPANY Of FI FERS AND DRUMMERS." preciate your interest and comments. The opiniont f llJ)rcucd. in ,iJnod anicln arc• no1 ntca.1.1.l'il)' Letters submitted for consideration Cleveland Heights, Ohio North Haven, CT as 1hov ot The Andcn• Timu. Mcn1ion or • product 1ttvitt Of The pho to is a portrajt of (according lo my greal~ letters to the editor should be address profcuionaJ. in our coh1mn, il noa 10 be contideJCd • n Dear Moe, tndorwmu11 b)'THECOM PANY. aunt in Chesler) T. Cook SIiiiman, who was a ed to "The Mail Box," Ancient Times, Oircc, &U mail to P.O . Seu. HI, Wc-~lbtool. Cl. St.nd member of the 24th Cl. Vol. and musician in the I spoke with Ben Antonelli about the r:di1orial m atcrial- t yixd doubte: i pucd, upprr uid lo..,er P.O. Box 318, Westbrook, CT. 0Q498. c.uc- 10 Moc S SUMMER 1985 Page J Thl' ,lncient Tames meeting, and at Jaybirds Day in October DICK SUSSMEIER Mob was honored as Lancraft's Man of 1984. George stopped by my house Dick was another of our breed who of the Year in 1973 and although he was one Sunday afternoon in May and spent rediscovered the glory of Drum Corps away for many years and has now pass lht four hours talking, mostly about fami late in life. ed on, he will never be forgotten as Vic ly, drum corps people, Las Vegas, San tor "Mob" Palasky, Indian, he has Diego, and the Ancient Mariners. Starting out in the early 30's, together with· other neighborhood kids, he first become a part of the folklore of the Ifl\nffltb As with our many prior letters and Lancraft Fife and Drum Corps. long conversations, it was as if no time found his niche in the drum line of up !)mm had passed. As I sit here I can remember town N.Y.C.'s Millrock Drum Corps. many similar long talks in the 1960's and Another youngster in the same corps OSCAR A. OLSEN throughout the I 970's. was Nick Attanasio who recently Oscar A. Olsen, father of Ed Olsen, George has a relaxed, easygoing man reminisced, "out of the group that pall died in Westbrook, CT on April 15, ner that made it very easy to be with ed around together, only two are now J985 at the age of 92. him. He was an old friend; someone left." He loved fife and drum music, was a who knew and understood the in Probably the high point in Dick's · fluences of the past on my present great drum corps fan, and he marched thoughts and future plans, especially as drumming activities came with his par as a flag bearer with several corps over they related to drum corps. Both of us ticipation in Brooklyn's championship the years. Among them were the Bay suffered from common ailments, except F0\lrth Degree K- of C. line prior to, Ridge Post Corps and the Sons of Liber George's army injury had left him total and during the early days of WWIII. ty of Brooklyn, the Mount Vernon Col ly disabled, confined Lo a wheelchair, After the war, following his discharge onial Greens of New York and the and on good days to a pair of metal from service, he drummed, briefly, with "old" Warehouse _Point corps of crutches which he wielded with the the Jamaica Independents and then Connecticut. Victor "Mob" Palasky 67 familiarity of his bass drum mallets. We headed back to the service for a career Oscar participated in his first parade thought alike, delighted in the same length hitch. in Norway in 1907 when that country Flag Bearer mischief, and laughed at the same It was not until he visited the 1973 Old declared its independence from Sweden Lancraft Fife and things. It is painful to reflect that there will be no more exchange of letters, no Guard Muster at Fort Meyer, VA-only and the thrill and excitement of that Drum Corps more long talks or laughing together, a short distance from his Odenton, Md. parade stayed with him. especially at ourselves, no more of the home-and found a number of his old Coming to America, he joined the November 28, 1984 mischievious grin, the bright smile, and New York cronies in the ranks of Con United States armed forces during the light-hearted twinkle in his eyes, necticut's Ancient Mariners, that he World War I and later joined the especially when reminiscing on some realized there was "still hope for old American Legion. devilment of past years. corpsmen." Until the time that he reached the age - George was born on September 9, He became a regular at most every of 88, he was a world traveler, visiting 1919 in New Haven, and went;as did Westbrook Muster and the trip up north Ireland, Norway and other European Oscar A. Olsen 92 so many well-known drum corps per was the feature event of his year. Unable sonalities of his generation, to St. Fran countries every year. Flag Bearer cis Parochial School in the Fair Haven to make it in 1984, he flew up for A regular attendee at Jaybird's Day, ·Jaybird Day instead, and a grand time Sons of Liberty section of New Haven where he played he three times won the award as the the bass drum in the school's drum he had-even while quietly revealing to oldest Jaybird in attendance. April 15, 1985 corps. In 1934 he joined Lancraft and some of his old friends, ''this will be the from 1934 to 1939 won many individual last time you see rne." contests on the bass drum, including the Victim of a prolonged illness, Dick Connecticut State Championship in never let his condition get in the way of 1936. In these years, he also won the a good drumming session. Even though New York, Massachusetts, Rhode he had been out of touch with his early Island and New Jersey championships. hobby for many years, he always made Richard Sussmeler George Cook, a Lancraft bass drum mer active competitively at the turn of 'up for lost time whenever he donned his Snare Drummer the century, and George Cullen's drum sling. 1cac 1cr, sai I 1a1 <.icorgc Cullen "is the best student l ever had. He had the style." In 1939, George enlisted in the Army and made a career of it. He rose to the rank of Master-Sergeant, and served throughout World War II and the Korean War. In 1959, just months Ed. Note: George Cullen's death was before his 20-year enlistment was up, he reported in the Spring issue of The was seriously injured in Germany in an Oscar Olsen and his pet " Blackie", Times. The f ollowing, by hisfriend Bill accident. His hip was pushed into his Gallagher, was received too late for the pelvis, leaving him permanently disabl another old Brooklynlte. Spring issue. ed from active military service. In later years, there were many surgeries and complications, but George stayed acti ve, On March 15, 1984, I received a letter, although he was never able to resume dated March 12, 1984, from my old bass drumming, except at an occasional friend George Cullen. It reads in part: Lancraft Old Timers Night, or sometimes at a muster, with the bass drum propped up on a table or chair Dick Sussmeier Just a note 10 let you know I am back before him. in Connecticut for an extended stay. I met George in 1963; we became VICTOR "MOB" PALASKY Probably till November or the first good friends quickly and we would fre A snowflake, whichever comes first! quently travel to Lancraft meetings Victor, or Mob, as he was better 'Nlt§n,esofIlle Andent 7fme:. together. In I 970, George could no known passed away on November 28, I am still able 10 drive my own car so longer tolerate the Connecticut climate I 984 in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 67. A Tribute to Jaybirds as soon as winter leaves and my bones and moved with his family to San Diego. Mob was the Indian flag bearer in the thaw out, I'll be around 10 say hello In 1971, he made a special trip to the Lancraft corps when the corps, by tradi Old drummers never die. in person. Lancraft Old Timers Night to receive his tion, had only one flag bearer and he They just beat their time. award as Lancraft Man of the Year. If Fifers likewise, by and large, My first essay into the adventurous marched in the middle of the corps bet• he was not in personal attendance at Old ween the fifers and the drummers. Blow on down the line. world of Connecticut will be at Lan Timers Night, he always telephoned dur craft Old Timers Nite. I'm assuming Joining the Lancraft corps in 1938, he ing the evening to talk to his old friends. Father Time may slow the pace you'll be there and that you are still George was dedicated to Lancraft, remained its faithful flag bearer until active with the Mariners. and to the members of Lancraft. The 1947 when his work caused him to As years speed quickly by, corps, its members, even those he did relocate in Dallas. But beating drum and piercing fife Looking forward to seeing you again not like so much, were precious to him, Although Mob worked nights and Still bring adrenalin to life. and hearing a tune on your fife. and his loyalty never waivered. This is never attended a meeting or rehearsal, And while the arm brings fife to a common characteristic of the men, he never o nee missed a parade or lips My response, March 21, 1984, reads in past and present, in this corps. George competition. And drum can still be hit with part: · referred to Lancraft from time to time During his 35 years in Texas, he never sticks, as a "dynasty." Lancraft Old Timers Night is five forgot Lancraft and would frequently George left two sons, John T. Cullen We'll find the J Birds gathering here weeks away. The Company of fifers call the cl_ub house on Thursday even and George T. Cullen, Jr., buth of To reminisce of musters dear and Drummers purchased a properly Chula Vista, California. He also left ings to talk to the fellows. He regularly in Essex, which is on Route 80, just four sisters, Mary Grace Rosenthal of called on the Annual Lancraft's Old And jollify as well they may over the town line. There is a meeting Meriden, Anne Anderson of Branford, Timers nite to talk to the retired In honor of glorious yesterday. of the company on Saturday, April 21, Catherine Vogt and Theresa Shea, both oldtimers. Hardly a rehearsal night 1984 at 2 p.m. of North Branford, and a brother, Ed passes without some mention of Mob Janet Peck ward J. Cullen of Rocky Hill. He was and some of the unbelievable stories Ellmgton Parish I have sent a copy of your letter and predeceased by two brothers, T. Walter about him. Train Band this letter 10 Ed Olsen, who I know Cullen and Joseph Cullen. wiU be glad to see that you are well and Those of us who knew George well living in this area. and were his friends will miss him dear ly. If I had my way in writing his The Cullen Insurance Agency, Inc. This was the last of a twenty-year ex epitaph, I would borrow George Cook's William M. Kinnare, President change of Letters between George and description of his bass drumming, and I. We met at the 1984 Lancraft Old apply it to the life he lived: "He had the 135 Church Street, Guilford, CT 06437 Timers Night, at a later company style." OFFICE 203-453-4829 HOME: Jtl.421-4636 ,· Page 4 SUMMER 1985 .. Tlie Ancient Times corps. You should stay at attention dur Parmelee-~ ------ ing the playing of the National Anthem of Durham~ (203) 34~-8233 The and remain there until your major com mands you to do otherwise. The same SILK SCREENED SHIRTS apply~ if you are in formation with your (Popular fife and drum shins previously only available through Leo Brennan Answer drums slung. If you are not in forma can now be ordered direct from designer.) tion, come to attention and stay there Man until the music is finished. Fife or Orum-silver with navy design, tan with brown design, and maroon with white design Hands on instruments-silver with navy design Dear Answer Man: Tall Ship-navy with white design, or gray with navy design Yesterday our corps took part in a civic ceremony. After our part in the T-Shin - $7.00 Adult (S,M,L,XLI $6,50 Youth (6-8, 10-12, 14-16) program, the corps was standing off to This is a new column. We hope to ad Sweatshin-$14.00 Adult (S,M,L,XLI $16.00 Adult IXXL) the side of the stage, in formation, but dress a number ofrequests for informa Add $1.50 shipping & handling for one shirt $1.00 each additional shin with drums unslung when a clergyman tion on various topics from you out there in the drum corps world. If there Send order (remember to specify shirt size, color) and check to: was called upon to give a prayer. The P a rmelee qf Durham- Creamery Road, Durham, CT. 06422 audience rose to their feet and we came is enough interest, we hope to make this to attention. No command came from a continuing column. We will make our major, but some members of the every al/empt to answer questions that corps removed their hats, the others did you might send us, or we will at least not. My question is: should the hats guide you as ro where to find it. Your What Is "Ancient" Corps? inquiries will be published in future have been removed by all mem bcr5 of Dr. Arthur Ferrante issues o/The Ancient Times. Send them the corps? Music Committeeman Also at the same ceremony, we were ro: The Anciem Times, P.O. Box 318, through with our part of the program, Westbrook, CT 06498, Allen: The For years, this question has eluded a con With the advent of the Civil War, many local bands were enlisted into the regiments. again with the drums down. Another Answer Man. cise definition. The short, general history or drum corps presented here may give some in When not playing their instruments, part of band played the National Anthem. Our sight to answering this question. their duty was to assist the medics while the major saluted. Since we did not have our First, one must acknowledge that "An fifers and drummers performed the Camp drums slung, what was the proper thing cient" corps are units or " field musicians" Duty, It was quite common for the fife and for us 10 do? Salute?. Remove our hats whose principal instruments are fifes, snare drum corps to follow the bands on parade and place them over our heart?. Just drums and bass drums. Comparing units of and when the band finished playing a march, stand at attention? "field musicians", past and present, wiU help the drum corps would play to "spell" 1he trace the different paths followed by them. band. This practice, that some old timers us ed to derisively 1erm "band relief", con WHERE ANO WHEN DID THE tinued into the 20th century so that the term Dear I FB: "ANCIENT" CORPS EVOLVE? "Field Music" became synonomous with Your question i\ a good one. Many Fifes and drums were used by military drum corps and bands that marched people can be confused as 10 what the units throughout the world for centuries. The logether. It may be readily seen that two proper response ~hould be under a American adopted the British Military music distinct groups existed, the field band 1hat played marches and the drum corps that number of different situations, a good style during the French and Indian War and the fifes and drums were used throughout played the Duty and Quicksteps. example being the traditional reading of our military history until late in the 19th cen After the war, veterans formed the Grand the Company Prayer at the start of most Lancraft's Men of lhe Year, Joe Shee tury and for several more decades by many Army or the Republic, (G.A.R.), an musters. Most fife & drum corps pauern han & "Red" Nester, Brandish lheir National Guard regiments. organiauion similar to the present day their actions after the regulations and recently awarded plaques al the Sea During the Revolutionary War, each com American Legion and Veterans of Foreign traditions followed by the various bran sons mosl enjoyable gathering, Lan pany was assigned one fifer and one drum Wars. Hundreds of O.A.R. Posts formed ch£~ O( I be U,S. Anned Forces. crafts's Old Timer's Night, April 251h . met whose function was 10 sound the signals drum cor!'s. and as the years we~t ~y: non- C O d? D e o the arnp uty, s a e • For your purposes, it is proper 10 do Photo by Ed Olsen. Assembly, Dinner Call, etc. They were also with music backgrounds transposed band as follows: if your corps is in formation, used on the march; in battle to signal marches so that they could be played on the your drum major o r person in charge movements and action, and for entertain fife. should fi rst call the corps to attention ment. The fife and drum, in essence, set the What evolved was two styles of fife and and then issue the command to remove "pulse" of camp activity with its special drum corps, the " traditional" corps, similar hats AS A UNIT. The hat can be held tunes and drum beatings. to what we refer to now as "Ancients", that with both hands in front at waist level When companies were massed for played quicksteps, jigs, hornpipes, reels, slow with the head slightly_bowed. This posi ceremonial reasons, so were the company marches and popular tunes of their era along with the Camp Duty, and the "Band march" tion gives your corps a professional ap fifers and drummers, thus forming a "corps corps that played marches and later became pearance while at the same time appear of fifes and drums". Hence, a regiment known as "Modern" corps. As time pass ing reverent Lo the occasion. At the con made up of ten companies could have ten fifers and ten drummers with an assigned ed, some of the modern corps added bugles clusion of p rayer, your drum major Fife Major and Drum Major. and sometimes cymbals. should issue the command to replace In 1807, sixteen Italian band musicians, So many corps existed in the latter part of hats and return you to the rest position brought to America by Thomas Jefferson, the 19th century, that it is natural that or hold you at attention, as the situation organized the first Marine Band to have reed associations were formed. This led to com calls for. It is not necessary for the drum and horn instruments. Camp Dupont, in petition and with competition came rules, line to sling up unless that is what your Pennsylvania, kept a full and active regulations and classifications. This is most corps regulations call for. However, if Regimental Band and throughout the nation likely when the terms "Ancient" and "Modern" cropped up. In simple classifica you came to attentio n without slinging Amanda Feder, and her mother Ann, up one could find hundreds of local bands, in from Virginia to represent their corps small towns as well as in cities, organized tion, "Ancient" corps played at a slower up, the drums should all be placed at the cadence and "Modern" corps played at the same position. An exception to the Palowmack FM, al Annual Meeting. with the help of European immigrants. Their type of music was strictly band marches. See ANCIENT Page 9 above is if removing hats would pose un Photo by Ed Olsen. due difficulty or a hazard to the person. This is sometimes the case with color guards and musket units. In this situa tion, it is entirely correct to bow your head while a t the position of attention Last 250 albums and this limited edition, without removing your hat. If your corps has been dismissed from Bicentennial Commemorative will be formation, and you are still in uniform, it is correct to face the direction in which history! Last Chance Folks! the prayer is being read and remove your hat in the manner I described. If you arc dressed in "semi-uniform", as is popular with many of us at musters bet· ween the time we finish the parade and go on stand, it is proper to remove your hat in the same manner. If you are not ''PRIDE & JOY'' wearing a hat, bow your head. Keep in THE BEST BARGAIN IN ALL ANCIENT RECORDINGS! mind that it is not very becoming to pre tend not to hear a prayer or be unaware of what is going on because you don' t want to go to the trouble. If you are in • 12 of the finest corps ever recorded-Live in 1976-77 an area where you truly can not hear • 3 records with 45 tunes-many heard only here! what is going on, as can be the case in many muster camping areas, you have •Full color photo section to document historical value. no cause for embarrassment. If not, show the proper respect. As to your second question. The cor rect thing to do when in formation with $ l O SO F ► COLONIAL MUSIC SOCIETY, LTD. your drums unslung while the National All F Of ■ fOffl 16 Garabrant Street Anthem is being played is for your drum (Including s hipping charge) Mendham, New Jersey 07945 major to call the corps to attention. HE will then render the salute for the entire .SUMMER 1985 Pa~e 5 Ifte A.1ierent Times ALONG THE FRO.NTIER Quick Trip To England Was A First Michigan Colonials Rewarding Experience By Mark Logsdon By Mark Logsdon \\, ith the winter behind us, it is nice to Pat and I were fortunate to be invited 1985 marks the I 0th Anniversary of here, and not just musically. begin experiencing the warmer weather to a rehearsal/meeting of the members of the First Michigan Colonials first per Welcome back also to the Middlesex that the next few months will be providing the Society of the National Army formance. In August of 1975, we mar Volunteers from Massachusetts. The us. This past February, Mark Logsdon, Museum. Approximately forty "fifers" ched on to the Green at Greenfield New Jersey Colonial Militia will be mak director of the First Michigan Colonials, were present, accompanied by twenty or Village for our first performance. Our ing their first appearance at Greenfield met Mr. and Mrs. Pat Cooperman at Ken so drummers. Though we heard a few concert lasted IO minutes (we knew 5 Village, and with Doc, and Phil along, nedy International Airport. The purpose recognizable marches that would be con songs). More importantly, the other fife it should be a wonderful weekend for for meeting them at that particular loca sidered "Ancient" here, the bulk of the and drum corps that was present, came all. tion was to take a "short" airplane ride selections performed were from the last to England. over at the end of the day. "Hey, you It is rare that a Corps has the chance half of the 19th Century. Mr. and Mrs. Cooperman were going Members of the Society asked many guys wanna jam?" With a lot of prod to establish the kind of working rela over to the old country on business con questions regarding Fife and Drum styles ding, pushing, and a small amount of tionship that we have had the honor to nected with their prospering company. It that could be heard in the "Colonies," dragging, we were able to convince our enjoy in working with Craig Brosch, and seemed the perfect chance for me to get which precipitated into a chance for Pat members that here was the perfect Dave DuChene of the Special Events to meet with members of The Corps of and I to play "the Downfall of Paris" chance to learn. The members of the Department at the Village. They have Drums Society. In fact, the only reason together. Those present found it hard to other corps were sincere, friendly, and been most supportive of the efforts to that I ended up going on the trip was due believe that though we live 800 miles apart, very helpful that first weekend. Now, establish the Ancient Sound in to a telephone call saying that the Corps and had never p!ayed together, we sound ten years later, we will finally be able to Michigan. That too started ten years of Drums Society would be holding a ed as though we had rehearsed often. It meet again at The Ancient Musick and ago, when Craig decided that he would meeting. The dollar was enjoying a rather was even more difficult 'to get the point strong exchange rate, I had the time, so Military Muster that we host for the hire a corps that he had never heard - across that this ability was shared by vir l went. It turned out to be a most en tually anyone who had spent time in an Special Events Department at Green that NOBODY had ever heard! joyable week. American Corps, regardless of age. field Village. The First Michigan again journeyed It was indeed a pleasure to meet in A side trip to Aldershot was equally in Craig Brosch, Special Events Direc to Massachusetts this April to take part dividuals that I had corresponded with teresting. On approaching a building that tor, is as pleased as I am that The in the Patriots Day ceremonies in Con over these last few years, and to hear what could have been in "Anytown" U.S.A., Westbrook Junior Colonials will be cord. For the fifth year, the Colonials they had to say about the "Fife and the idea that this was the famous fotter's returning to the Village. We have always performed for the Patriots Day Drum" movement in England. Drum Company, was hard to believe. remembered the Junior Colonials, and "Lantern Ceremonies" at the Old North It is basically recognized that the U.S. Looking in through a window that look how comfortable they made our new Church a nd the next day marched over has indeed kept the sound of "Ancient ed just like any music store here in the fifers and drummers feel. We arc also the Old North Bridge where "the shot Music" alive and strong. Some of the States did nothing to reinforce the fact members of The Corps of Drums Society excited about the return of The heard 'round the world" was fired in that this was indeed Potter's o f Aldershot. felt that they are in a "life and death" bat It wasn't until we went inside that it Janesville F&DC, as well as Harvey 1775. tle just keeping the present keyed flutes in became obvious that this place was special. Viet's Colonials from Alton, Ill. Corps Also for the fifth year, the First use by the Regimental Field Music. The Stacked on shelves located a few feet that travel should see the remarkable Michigan took their talents to Janesville, consensus is that it will be another fifteen from the high ceilings were so many anti customizing job that this great unit has WI for the annual music school which to twenty years before the sound of a non que drums that I had a hard time looking done on the trailer that serves as closet, was again a success, and "great fun." keyed transverse flute (fife), and the at them all. With typical British non cupboard, ~ndkitchen_. Lots of.talent venerable rope tensioned drum, will begin chalance, one of the employees began giv ,,.,....,..._ to be heard again in England. That will ing us a history of some of the pieces of only happen if the Society is successful in " ...our old junk ...Oh, this old field drum stopping the attrition of the present Corps was captured from the French at of Drums as they exist today. Waterloo.' (HOW DOES ONE ASK THE UNTHINKABLE- wanna sell it?) One There, standing with a large audience room was lined-floor to ceiling-with the of Milwaukee-area families in front of Regimental Emblazements from drums them and the Milwaukee Symphony that had been found to be unserviceable. nt.na tnem;-tne-=cor ps gave A weann o, Knowreage 1or tne sruue11t 01 a flawless performance to highlight a drum history, construction techniques, memorable day. etc. etc. Besides being able to pick up some "They were great," the symphony's fantastic reference books dealing with the associate principal conductor, Paul American Revolution, I was also able to Polivinick said. Polivinick, who con come home with an original volume of AIRD, the sixth in his series. ducted both performances of the This trlp was very helpful in helping the Kinderkonzert, boarded the corps' bus First Michigan plan an extended trip to j after the program. He told them, "Your England, that will tentatively take place in Mark Logsdon leads the First Michigan Colonials across the Old North Bridge uniforms, your music - which I love - 1986. We are actively planning for that in Concord, MA on Patriots Day, April IS, 1985. Pho10 by Mal Hln NOTE: Sine• the above chart wa, prepared, addltlonal Information h•• been received lhowln• that FAIRFIELD DRUM amon1.t11e first corp• In The Company. A ll1t of the 37 FOt1ndln1 Member, of The Company of Fifers and·Dru r------PASTPRE Holding aloft the plaque awarded Foxee Carlson for his twenty years as Company Registrar, Eld rick Arsenalult extolls the virtues and achieve ments of the dedicated Company worker. Photo by Ed Olsen. s ED OLSEN 1965-1970 TOM CONNOLLY i970-1972 RON CHAMBER p Photo by Mal Hinckley Photo by Mal Hinckley Photo by Mal R I Down to his first Company meeting Bennie N M Antonelli (editor or that "oth~r'' paper) discusses the Conn. Fifers & Drummers Association's plans for their 100th Anni- G versary celebration. Photo by Ed Olsen. E The successful bidders at the ~ ffll~-IIJj o ut to show-off their acquis: ~~liCm111~ ; I •'Going- gone' ' - auctioneer BIii Schwartz warms up to the crowd. Photo N by Ed Olsen G Taking a break from the speeches upstairs are Jersey's ART AUCTION Happy winners-Mrs. .t "Doc" Ferrante, individual member Cathy Olsen and Westbook Corps, dlspla Yalesvllle's Ellie Borek. Photo by Ed Olsen. by Ed. Olsen. l I SUMMER 1985 Page 7 1965 - 1985 I IPRtP,-..1:z.tO t2.0M AVAIU,.,Sl£ ~Ttci?~ A.WO MJt-kl-TCS Of' 1i11t.,l"l»-JG.'!- RPS of Connecticut, 1M POST 596 VFW FIELD MUSIC of New York and the SONS OF LIBERTY of New York were nmers Is . on pate 12. Of the corps shown above, more than 100 are now Inactive and have disbanded. SI DENTS----- "Come & get it!" Helen Arsenault stirs the chili cooked-up to feed the work party. Photo by Ed Olsen. MAURICE "MOE" SCHOOS ELDRICK ARSENAULT 1981-1985 1976-1981 Photo by Mal Hinckley Photo by Mal Hinckley Have machine, will travel. Camden FDC's dynamic duo, the Waterman Brothers (Rich Waterman seen above), tnveled down to the hall to reupllobter bar stools and booths. They talked their wives into joinina them by promising "a vaca tion trip to Conn." Showln& bis usual good form, Deep River's Roger Clark gives the celling insplation one MARCH 16 final pat. Photo by Ed Olsen. Mr. Lee Zuidema, of the WORK PARTY their door prize. Photo Page 8 SUMMER /985 - Tfrt> 1lncienf Tames -JERSEY JOTTINGS- b)' Jack O'Brien Inaugural Parade cancellation dash Twirler. Mom was also a chaperone for DID YOU KNOW ... the three-cornered hat were loops, which ed the hopes of hundreds of young the North Hudson Girls Corps for 50 ...of the many rhymes written to · caught on the buttons at the top; so that musicians of a one-time shot to share a years. She a·ttended many a Connecticut Yankee Doodle during the American all the flaps could be let down in case historic moment. It would have been Field Day. Thank you for many happy Revolution, here are two stanzas which of rain. Soldiers during the Revolu cruel to have your tuba mouthpiece memories, Mom Stenlakc. feature fife and drum: tionary War who wore their hats un frozen 10 your lips-like opening up Around every March people will ask, cocked were penalized, because the your refrigerator and kissing the freezer "Hey, O'Brien, do you march on St. (I) unlooping gave them a careless "hang box! What a thought! Patrick's Day?" For the record, if the And rhere they'd "fife" away like /uni dog look"! 1'he brim's edge was bound Yes, we've all done wicked parades in Good Lord is willing, I will have mar And play on corn-stalk fiddles/ with lace or braid. Also, gentlemen wore rain, snow an'd sleet and recall some St. ched in over 120 St. Patrick's parades And some had ribbons red as blood/ lace frills on their neckband and were Patty's Days when drummers had sticks over the last 45 years. As a kid, I always All bound around their middles. called "jabots." Another style was the raped to their hands and no bugle songs did two parades and in later years, "solitaire," a black silk ribbon worn due to the frozen piston valves-only especially with "The Spirit", have been (II) about the neck and tied in a bow-knot the wooden fifes could function-also doing five turnouts during March, I see a little barrel too, I under the chin. recall using brass fifes and getting ins started around the third of the month The heads were made of leather/ ...that in the 1700's, John Newton tant ice crush in mouthpiece. and doing our last in the Prospect Park They knocked upon'/ with Ii/tie clubs/ had onjy two years of schooling until the During the Bicentennial, the N.J. Col section of Brooklyn around the 29th of And called rhe folks together. age of seven, and at eleven years old he onial Militia did a re-enactment in Mor the month- Yes, I have been in the St. served for a time aboard his father's ristown, N .J. on a nine degree morning. Patty's parades. . .. In the year 1512, in Germany, there ship. He then joined the British Navy We all followed George Washington on were one drummer and one fifer in each and after a time, deserted, and served How time do fly! What started as a his white horse until the horse went to company of Foot, in the Swabian infan as a seaman on the African slave ship, the bathroom, which caused instant sideline, doing a take-off on the Spirit eventually became the captain! During of '76-we formed the Spirit of Liberty try of "Maximillian I." At that time, the freeze-thought he would remain drum and fife combination were a violent storm at sea, he almost lost his mounted to the snow like a statue! Once in 1975 on the historic bridge in Con life and finally repenting, he became an cord, MA, where we played at the 200th adopted from the Swiss troops serving in the historic park, the diehards of the in the French Army. During the reign of Anglican preacher, responsible for the anniversary of "the shot 'round the Brigade brought out their black iron Francis I of France, the ordinance was outlawing of slavery in the colonies of world." This April was our 10th an pots and started boiling carrots and two fifres and four drums for every England. Believe it or not, here was the niversary, and what happy memories we greens, but when they started to skin a thousand soldiers. The French word man who composed the religious have of trips 10 Maryland, playing at the few bunny rabbits to throw into the "Fifres" does not seem to occur before favorite "Amazing Grace," a tune stew, that's when we took off for Washington Monument, the Welcome which some of our Ancient Corps play! Home Iranian Hostage Parade on · 1507. In St. Quentin in 1557, England Mac Donalds! ...the history of the oldest known bass N. Y .C. 's Broadway, the musters, the gave a generous allowance when a regi It has now been announced that our ment of "Foot" had a fife and drum drum dates back to the Sumerians who President, Ronald Reagan, had at one firemen's parades, and all our peers who lived in the Middle East. It had a deep cheered us on. It's been our pleasure. band of 12 players. time filled in as Drum Major of his high ...at Epcot in Disney World, a fife shell and could either have a large or school band and was told 10 just follow Members of The Spirit of Liberty are: and drum corps plays Tuesday-Saturday small head. At Cairo, Egypt, and at the the man on the horse for the entire Maria Vitola who started with O.L.P.H. throughout the day in the "American Louvre in Paris, France, there are parade. All went well 'til the President under the instruction of Phil Mahfouz Adventure"! They call themselves the specimens of this type. In the 18th Cen noticed that the music was getting and Joe Massetti; Drummer Bill Sons of Liberty. Someone asked me tury, Europe saw the Turkish Janissary fainter and only then did he realize the MacKay who started with the Sheridan whether there were any Sons of Liberty band with its bass drums and adopted guy on horse back had finished the Police Post and was a Hawthorne members in it and l said, ''No, it is on it, and according to its deeper shell, it parade and took off, up a side street, Cabellero when they toured Cuba; Flag ly a Disney Company name." became known as the "long drum"! with only Reagan following him. Things bearer Bill Van Doorn, on the Jersey ...that in the late 1600's, the brims of ...that "The Girl I Left Behind Me," ' et ? side started with the Hudson t'-"""'fl""l"'------mllVlC'1T7C'"Cfl~UCn, OllVC"Trl....,,--~oe, 31BttCO wrrurrn.--.cnn1"'C"""JM"rUmomsomnnC7CC":(rTJOm1m11rvy--1nmlftllT1!'!f"ff-.iao""1ff"'C"'l'e"'8"!1e(J""'"""!tt"'v'"e"'ff-Po"'r""e"'i8••nrrt-ntn"'c.,h"'e.,.S- ..-..,CVCff'Tnotrgn"'1r,ror.11s11 011g,11, ilt 111 I 1ecall 1hc first parade I did playing Boys Club, Our Lady of Grace Lancers in width, and as a result, they lost their timately connected with American glock with the 0. L.G. Cadets. I found and Gabarina Skyliners and O'Brien stiffness, drooping down onto the face. history. For during the American Civil me a nice yellow street line 10 follow, who started with the H oboken The wearer then had to roll the brim up, War, it was the fifers favorite, and more one eye on the glock, one eye on the Playground Band, uniformed in blue and it soon became the style to cock the soldiers have marched to battle with this yellow line, but no eye on the Major, and gold, made by the WPA in 1939-40 hat. The three-cornered hat was then song than any other! Through its. in- who turned the corps up another street. World's Fair. Played with, instructed very popular by 1700, and was retained stinctive genius, it still survives today, Yes, Mr. President, I know the feeling. and directed Hoboken Corps, St. until . after the Revolution. Fairholt with most people saying, "It's a grand Again, we started the year off with the Joseph's G . I. Joes and Hoboken Col- writes: " By the cock of the hat, the man Fife tune"! It has also been used as a loss of an old friend, Eliza Stenlake, age onials, then put in many years with the who wore it was known; and they varied shipboard farewell song. The British IO I years young, mother of the well Sons of Liberty and the Mt. Vernon from the modest broad brim of the Fifers have their own version, and call known Grace Stenlake, Champion Greens. clergy and country gentleman or citizen, . it "Brighton Camp"! "The Girl I Left to the more decidedly fashionable cock Behind Me" dates from about 1770, and worn by merchantmen and would-be- is a genuine folktune, but of unknown fashionable Londoners; while a very authorship. Here in this column is the pronounced "a la militaire" cock was arrangement taken down by A. O'Neil, ~ ~ --r~x.:_ =llE~JUc· effected by the gallant." On the brim of harpist, A.O. 1800. 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PARADE: RUDIMENT AL, drumstick for the "Nobility Original Fife Tunes, most of which were sign my signature in ink to each and played by the Sons of Liberty, Ancient of the Ancients". every book. To cover my expenses, I Fife and Drum Corp. It's in a pamphlet must at first sell to "corps" only, at Mail Orders Accepted. form 6 ½ by 4 ¼ , and contains a reper least a ten book order, so therefore there Please add $2.00 for postage and handling. toire of 13 well liked top tunes for will be short wait for the necessary parades, competitions and musters. (I) quota of corps to contact me before I M'Lady, (2) Harlin Q.S., (3) The release any of my "second" books. If J.C.'s DRUM SHOP Volunteer, (4) Williamsburg, (5) Cherry the response is great, I'll then release my 7510 Belair Road, Baltimore, MD 21236 Valley, (6) Cork Jig, (7) Yorktown, (8) "third" book. Contact me as soon as Drums, Xylophones. Marimbas, Vibes. Timpani, Accessories Red Cockade, (9) New Orleans, (10) possible for your corps order. BILL SALE'or RENT Scotch Plaid, (I I) Green Mountain, (12) KRUG, 2120 Tenth St., Saint Cloud, FL Lady Christine, and (13) Perry's Pipers. 32769. This edition is a "Collector's Item" at . '~ I ~ ' H '' ) ' • ( I SUMMER 1985 ,Page 9 ! ! .. l I j T6e 11ncient 1lmes I *ANCIENT answer to this is-the competing associations Continued from pg. 4 from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut Parmelee military cadence of the day. and Massachusetts who set the time standard of Dwharn ~ Although drum corps, both traditional around the turn of the 20th century. The (203) 349-8233 and modern, existed throughout the coun temp()s were set for "traditional" and try, the majority of traditional corps, as we "modern" style drumming and to this day know them, were to be found in New many individuals still argue which is the HAVE YOUR LOGO England-primarily in Connecticut-and "correct" or "better" style. SILK SCREENED through the Northeast. Army regulations of 1863 set the quickstep at 110 steps per minute, a tempo that held WHAT IS "ANCIENT" MUSIC? virtually unchanged until the turn of the cen ON Primarily, "Anc.ient" music, in a drum tury. Modern military bands and "Modern" •T-Shirts •Jackets corps sense, would be considered early drum corps increased the tempo to 120 8PM •Baseball Hats American martial music, although the word •Sweatshirts and for a brief period in the t930's, the U.S. •Tote Bags •License Plates "martial" is a misnomer in present day Army experimented with a tempo of 128 definition, since much of the 18th and 19th and more BPM. After World War I, there evolved the century music is quicksteps; jigs, reels and drum and bugle corps that also did hornpipes. Music from piano, flute and All products First Quality American made maneuvering. These "Marching and Low Prices • Prompt Service violin books, used by some drum corps, was Maneuvering" (M&M) corps were basically considered "martial" since it was arranged offsprings of fife, drum and bugle corps or Creamery Road, Durham, CT. 06422 to be played in a marching cadence. Some of bugle and drum corps. The M&M corps early publications included slow marches again raised the tempo to 128 8 PM and dirges and dance music. ' sometimes to 132 BPM. The greater depth of the "barrel" drums is balance lhal compliments the melody of the Approximately twenty publications ap music. · WHAT OF "ANCIENT" STYLE used to emit a panicular tone and resonance peared from 1770 to 1820. The earliest that balances with the deep snare drums. IS THERE A PARTICULAR known published fife book dates back to FIFING? Aside from the selection of music, there Bass drums in "Ancient" corps may number UNIFORM THAT DEPICTS AN 1745. (Rutherford). In the last half of the anywhere from one to eight or more and are "ANCIENT" CORPS? 19th century, numerous publications were is no difference between "Ancient" and "Modern" styles of fifing. There is a dif quite impressive beating out their heavy One sees many styles of uniforms in " An printed that included some of the music from thunder. cient" corps. Most are military and range the previous books plus added quicksteps, ference though between field music and con cert styles. Fifing in field music calls for Early drum publications do not indicate from strict "officer type" long coats of the jigs, reels and hornpipes, along with the sharper tonguing techniques, more of an at bass drum parts and it is believed that bass Revolutionalry period to buckskins and hun popular music of the era. Much of the music drums were not in use with early fife and ting garb. Others are non-military colonial called "traditional" came from these tack on the notes, using "tu" rather than ;'du" sounds. Quicksteps, jigs, reels, etc. re drum units. One must assume that bass style waistcoats, jerkins, breeches and shirts. publications. drums were introduced LO drum corps from One will also see clothing worn by the early In comparing the books of the 18th cen quire faster tonguing than marches and the phrasing of these is a style unto itself. Mar the early march bands. Records show that tury with those of the 19th, one wi ll note 18th century European bands used tympani, See ANCIENT Page 11 many variations in the music and the titles. ches often have more chromatic notes than quicksteps and the music itself is of prime tabors and kettle drums to accompany the T he older-versions of some tunes tend to be music. The earliest drum books, appearing an "open", slow type of music. In order to importance with the drums just keeping the tempo, whereas in the "Ancient" style, the around 1812, did not include bass parts. play it at a faster tempo, notes were "fill Where or when did double beaters evolve? ed'_', passages changed and ornaments and drums play along with and follow the fife music, one complimenting the other; giving To date, no informa1ion can be found on this embell- a sen~• or feeling of unity. subjecl. At any rate, the use of bass drums ishments were added. Tunes such as · and double beaters, as used today, contribute "Yankee Doodle", "The Girl I Left Behind DOES "ANCIENT" DRUMMING a great part to the unique sound of the DIFFER FROM OTHER STYLES 11 Me"t ucatedonia" I '"'British Grenadiersn' Ancients''. and many others, are played, today, dif OF FJELD DRUMMING? The"Ancient" style of drumming, by us ferently than the original versions. Definitely yes. The fundamentals of snare ing the many rudiments and drumming We are in an ever-changing world. History drumming have not changed over the techniques, enhances the "feel" of the music shows that we are a restless nation, lifestyles centuries-basic rudiments have remained without ~verpowering the_piec e. One might have been " up-tempoed", so has our music. fairly constant with minor exceptions. say the fifes, snare drums and bass drums What then, is "Ancient.'1 music? Is it However, the style of drumming has are synchronized and stay within a delicate music from a s ecific time eriod or is it changed. se ectrve vers ()IJS o music. Is ll or many years, t ere ave een two "remembered tunes" handed down from schools of thought on drumming; i.e., those Two Members Of Kentish ·-cusses the world of hiRh finance to the generation 10 generation along with the who advocate the "open style" and those amazement of editor Shoos and pres- changes? Must it be •'martial" music? who advocate the "closed style". These two Guards Are Wed ident Arsenault. Pho10 by Ed Olsen Although fife music was used for military styles evolved from the very early drumm purposes, it was also used for personal enter ing of slow tempos in the 18th century, to Pat~icia Bryan - Mark Bachand tainment and popular music of the times the faster tempos used later with band mar The Scituate Baptist Church was the crept into repertoires. Soldiers manuscripts ches. At times, with tempos of 128 BPM, it from the 18th and I 9th centuries included became necessary to change to single stroke scene of the wedding of Patricia Bryan quicksteps, jigs, reels, hornpipes, rolls to keep time, thus altering the basic and drummer Mark Bachand on s1rathspeys, waltzes, quadrilles, cotillions, rudiment. The "open style", associated with February 16, 1985. Lisa Elliot was the chanteys, secular music, dirg~, minuets, "Ancient" corps, raise the sticks quite high Maid of Honor and drummer John operatic selections, ballads, slow marches off the drum head, while the "closed style" O'Neill was the Best Man. Ushers were and folk music. Today, one will hear popular keeps the sticks closer to the head. The posi fifer Therman Silks and, brother of the music played by drum corps-music from tion and use of the fingers, hands, wrists and bride, drummer Marty Bryan. Broadway shows, popular melodies, classical arms show many variations between the two The Kentish Guards Fife and Drum themes, commercial jingles, etc. played at a styles. In the "open style", the beats sound Corps played outside the church as the marching cadence- it was no different 200 spaced and distinct, while in the "closed guests arrived for the church ceremony. · years ago! style" the beats are rather close and at times Given this information, and considering sound "muffled" or "crushed". An evening reception was held at the that most drum corps do not take themselves More drum rudiments are used in "An Kentish Guards Armory in East Green too seriously, how does one explain the cient" style drumming, 10 fit the particular wich. The couple is residing in Warwick, "Ya' sure that's wb111 you want?" .. ,4 repertoire for an "Ancient" corps? Just what piece of music, encompassing rhythmic pat R.l. 'Burnsie' the resident carpenter gets kind of music encompasses the "Ancient" terns, phrasing techniques, dynamics and ex instructions as to the building of the style? pressions, whereas drumming in band music Chris Vanasse - Paul Ferrara company store from Sutler Helen Ar• uses fewer rudiments and basically keeps wn <\.TIS "ANCIENT" Chris Vanasse and fifer Paul Ferrara senault. Photo by Ed Olsen DRlJM CORPS HMPO? time and rhythm. were wed on May 4, 1985 in St. Joseph's If one can resolve which type of music Modern drum corps, for many years, Catholic Church in Natick, R.J. The would place a drum solo in the middle of a conslitutes "Ancient" 1 and to which period Matron of Honor was Kimberly Steets Early Contributors To in history it is assigned, then the next ques march, usually before the trio part, to and the Best Man was James Stockwal. tion is: "What is the tempo?" We find 18th demonstrate drumming ability or technique. Ancient Fund Noted century music written in tempos (tempi) from Bass drums used by "Ancient" corps are The groom was formerly a member of 60-90 beats per minute (BPM). Today, most often of greater depth than those in other the Kolbe High School Fife and Drum Although we have heard much about individuals would accept 110 BPM. Where type corps and the use of double beaters and Corps of Bridgeport, Connecticut. The the Ancients Fun.d recently, we think and when was the 1JO BPM established? The playing the rudiments make them unique. couple is residing in Coventry, R.I. that it is well to note that the fund was originally started in the 1970s with the Tiu late Richard Higgins as Chairman and @mpany that several corps made donations at of INDIVIDUAL MEMBER.SHIP APPLICATION that time to help get the fund started. Cfiltrs THE COMPANY OF FIFERS & DRUMMERS, INC. The recent announcements of gifts - f;? ,_~ have not included ·the previous dona Vrummers tions by these corps and we think that they should be recognized. NAME __ TELEPHONE They are: ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP ______-· Morris County Militia...... $500 N.J Colonial Militia...... $500 LIST ANY DRUM CORPS YOU ARE, OR HAVE BEEN, ASSOCIATED WITH Nayaug Ancients...... $500 Jr. Colonials of Westbrook...... $250 Kentish Guards ...... $250 LIST MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS YOU HAVE PLAYED Sudbury Fyfe and Drum Co...... $250 Independent Light Dragoons...... $250 Both the Morris County Militia of Make check fir moue)· ortler ffJr SJ0.011 paJ'(1b/e '" The CompanJ· offlfe1l ' & /)rummtr.s. In~: am/ mail along with 1/tiJ applicfllio11111: New Jersey and the Independent Light Mrs. ll~ll'11 Ar.senault. lndfrhlut1l Membtr.lhip Chairma,,, 169 N orth Front St., Nt"' Hm•eu, CT065IJ. Tel. (}OJ) 614•4230. lucludt.1 suh.,crt(J,/imi to A nciem Time.\. Dragoons of Rhode Island are no longer active . . Page 10 SUMMER 1985 Tftl! Ancient Times tended lesson to check out my technique in detail when I was visiting Chester in I Remember When--Acton Ostling the summertime. He agreed. ,i believe our first meeting was in I 934. · -PART THREE- On the appointed day I arrived at a music shop in New Haven. Moore Action Ostling, 11 CheJter, Ct. the Moodus corps for many years was Century included a gold watch, a box ot taught in a studio upstairs. We met at muia-e and Ji,llo wer of the a11de111 Dr. Cook, and I was told he instructed cigars, bicycles, umbrellas, banners, 9 a.m. and he was very tired, having scene for 57 .rear., recentl.r cele drummers never to practice rudiments and, of course, medals. O ften a snare spent the entire day before judging an bruted hi.1 79th birtlu/11,r. 1/i.1 .Hur any faster than they would actually be drum was given as an award. American Legion contest. I wondered if Oi<'k, a write1:/11r "Time" 11111g11~i11e played in the pieces. In other words he he would cut things short, but we end took note!. 011 hi.\ re111i11i.\·ce11!'I!.\ anti opposed the common technique of ed up working out till 2:30 p.m., taking ,..,.,,,,. them llfl .fi,r "A11de111 Ti111e.1·". opening and closing the rudiments. an hour break to go around the corner A('titlll /h·e.\ Ill 1111.r Villllgl!. 8-/(J(J In the meets of those early days, for a sandwich. 1 ·,111111 Roacl. S11m.111111, F/11rit/11 3.1511 I. members of a corps would pile their In the studio, Moore had set up a A('ti1111 lil'e.1 -lit 1111.r l'il/1111e, IUIJ/J drums together on the field when they sawhorse, and on each end of it he had 1' 1111111 Rd.. Sllra.1·11111, F/11ritf11 335111. In rho se field days of the early 1930s, went off to eat or do something else. tacked a 4" by 4" rubber pad. He would T//1111xh //i,1 c111Hfi1ion ,toe.1 11m e11- ii was the cusrom for each corps to join Kids going by would often be tempted sit at one end with the student at the ""'" him-I" 1rri1,, ref!/ie.,. he "'"'".1'-1 in a long "countermarch," filing past to pick up a stick and try out the instru other end facing him, and the two would l!t~ioy.\ l'('Cdt·i11x 110/e.\ .li·o11, l>rtllll the rival groups one by one. The ment with a tap, or at least to hit the work back and forth. It was an unusual Cor11 Friend,. unsratcd reason or at least practice for head with a finger to see how it sound and effective arrangement. I really got this was to try 10 "break up" the other ed. But apparently there was never a a tremendous amount out of this and ... corps, making them fall apart musical problem with theft or vandalism, since had plenty to practice on over the com "I RF.MEMBER WHEN" Iy as I hey marched past. My Chester no guard was posted about. ing year. Each summer thereafter I friends told me to watch out for the would return for a briefer checkup. I Fred Burghoff, 1he lead fifer wilh Lancrafr. We were playing "Old Zip considered bim my major teacher and Yalesville and a s1alwar1 in the move Coon" as we went past them and it was Around 1930, almost all of the An though I was not a pupil as such he listed men1, once told me wha1 1he Connec Ii ke the vibrations caused by a nearby cients played the tunes twice through, me as one in a letter he sent out, which ticut state field days were like around the sudden rhunder storm in the summer and on the repeat the drums would play certainly pleased me. Moore also gave rurn of the century. Contests were held time. We were very lucky to hold more heavily and use more complicated me the concept of high and low arm in the middle of rhc week, not on rhe together and still be playing after we had beats. For instance, a triplet and eighth positions, which I adapted to my school weekends, but everyone seemed able to passed rhat group with their confidence, note would replace a paradiddle or groups and the Belwin fife and drum get off work to attend. The hos! town drive and style. namacue, or double triples and eighth corps method. would just close down for the occasion, note would often be used. This was call get decked out with bunting, and put on ed "fill~in," "ruffin"' or ushivers." a steak dinner for all those participating. People would come from around New One field day rule was that you had My colleague Alex Smith, a fine England by train, bus, car, horse-drawn ro wear a uniform on the contest stand. drummer, Clintonville, CT farmer, and wagon, or even surprising distances by I remember thar the Lancraft drum collector, owned a drum which had been foot. Burghoff remarked, " If it weren'1 great Dan English marched in the corps' used in the Revolutionary War. I asked for 1he drum corps, I wouldn'1 have gOI• uniform with colonial coal and vest, but him whether he would let me play it so ten off my front porch." for his solo contests he would change in I could tell my students I had done so, ro an old dark blue fatigue uniform. I but of course wondered whether he assume this was because the looser fir would want the instrument to be used. made the arm action easier. It turned out he made a practice of play ing all his historic instruments. He said, Fred BurghoH- "An old drum shouldn't be pampered." e owned 1he Old Yalesville FDC "Lock, Stock and Barrel" (Ard1i\·e~ Photo} I remember when I was a boy in the The famous J. Burns Moore in the post-World War I era 1hat the Deep uniform of the 2nd Co. Governor's Foot River corps had a snare drummer who Guard Band of New Haven. (Archives played the rudiments with an exact Alec Smith braces one of his old drums Photo) reversal of hands, the left doing what at a 1954 "Drummer's Party" . (Ar chives Photo). In one of the first parades I ever the right is supposed to do, and the right marched while joining the Chester corps doing what the left does. They also haci The Minute Men corps of Long Island in the summertime, we played behind a one snare drummer with sticks that had started around the time my high school corps from Bridgeport. I can still heads as big as hen 's eggs, almost like group in Endicott, N.Y. began. I used remember a bass drummer in the back bass drum sticks. l have never seen a to exhange tunes with a member, fifer row whose instrument had fallen apart pair like it since. I also remember in Dan English (Archives Photo) Ray Dyer, and he had a unique way of on the march, apparently because a rope another town seeing a snare drummer writing manuscripts. He would draw had broken. He was marching along who made his own heads and didn't five lines in the paper in ink, then put carrying a tangle of shell, heads, ears shave off the underside, so the hair was Almost always, when a corps was on in the o's for the notes on a typewriter, and the rest, without dropping out of left on. People used to debate whether the stand, the old timers would get their adding the stems of the notes in ink, us the line of march. I learned the reason that muffled the sound or not. On a watches out and see how close it was to ing a ruler. Finally he would fill in the for this: Under the rules, a corps in the summer night we could hear the Deep 110. Most hit it quite exactly. Later they o's with red ink. contest had to have the same number of River corps rehearsing on a weekday changed the judging system from beats men on the stand as in the parade, so night from Chester, two or three miles per minute to the more exact measure he had to finish the parade. away. Of course in those days nobody of how long it took to play 110 beats. I regarded J. Burns Moore of New was driving cars around and there was Haven as my mentor on the snare drum. complete silence at night. He played in orchestras, bands and all WANTED kinds of groups in the Northeast, but In the early days the First Selectman told me that for real enjoyment, nothing 200 MEN & WOMEN Pete Mietzner, the longtime snare or anybody who was popular in the host compares with a good Ancient corps. To Subscribe To drum sergeant with the Moodus corps, town would do the judging and I am When I became interested in the move -THE ANCIENT TIMES - said that in that village drumming was sure the quality of the decisions was ment in the late 1920s and early 1930s P.O. Box318 almost sacred, and was always looked questionable. By the time I came along, I heard of Moore's fame as a teacher Westbrook, CT 06498 on by the townspeople as something they had expert judges. In these and and later on wrote him to ask for an ex- very unusual. He never forgot the other ways, they would make revisions Christmas day when he was a boy and and improvements year by year. received his first drum for a present. Like any boy might, he ran outside and W. ALBOUM HAT CO. INC. began banging away on it for fun. Soon PRESENTS a neighbor who played in the corps came In the early 20th Century, I'm told, running up the street at him, waving his the Moodus corps traveled to field days AUTHENTIC arms over his head furiously and yell on a farm wagon, horsedrawn, with a ing "Stop! Stop!" The neighbor then rack on the back that overlapped the Fife rnd Drum Corps Hats told the boy, "Don't ever touch a drum cart frame. The _drums would be piled For th! finest quality headwear till you know how to play it correctly." in the wagon while the men sat on the He then gave him the name of a drum sides on the wooden frames. Historians you-can buy. Call or write mer in town who would instruct him have recorded that the prizes in the state (201) 371-9100 properly. The teacher and mainstay of association's field days in the early 20th 1108 drove St., Irvington, N.J. 071 ll SUMMER 1915 Poze 11 Tfte .Ancient Times *ANCIENT demonstrates the use of many rudiments, Continued from r1- 9 "corrupt" rudiments and special techniques Reviewing seafarers and around the early part of this in dynamics and expression. Their tempo SWEETHEART century a common style in the northeast and might range from 110 to 120 BPM. One Our Music midwest was the Civil War uniform. While could say this group demonstrates an FLUTE CO. some corps research their uniforms, others unusual style within Ille "Ancient" style. By Phil Truitt 32 Maple St. will make their own "colonial" designs. There have been "musical mutations" So. In recent years, the trend has been toward during the past two centuries. Will the pre Enfield CT. 06082 uniforms of the Revolutionary period, pro sent community of "Ancient" corps accept The Ancient Mariners bably influenced by the recent Bicentennial these changes or prescribe a specific time Upon hearing this album, my wife's Barouque and "Irish" Flutes celebration. There seems to be no set style period that should be followed? Ed Olsen, comments were, "That's very merry Fifes, Flageolettes, Tabor pattern or standard for "Ancient" uniforms. a noted military historian, archivist, fifer and music - not the usual old fife and drum drum corps buff, of Westbrook, Connec Pipes and Tin Whistles WHAT Of "ANCIENT" stuff." To understand the signficance of ticut, replies to this- "Too late for that that remark you must understand that INSTRUMENTS? it's been fermenting for 100 years. The only I own 18 Ancient albums plus 10 years Wrile for brochur~ and/ or anliuue fful t 11.sl Six-holed fifes have been used for cen ones demanding time frames are the turies, however there are still questions as to of exclusive tapes all of which ring the newcomers. W)lat everyone overlooks is the worth the price of the record as are all the pitch of the fifes. Some claim that fifes Truitt household rafters fairly regular fact that the term "Ancient" probably came of Cliff Haslam's songs. There are pen· around the Revolutionary period were "C" ly. This album is indeed unique as most about as a competitive classification and nywhistles, banjos, mandolins, guitars pitch fifes; others claim that they were albums of our music go. today-with the exception of a few of the and even an Irish bodhran drum to Kurtz, fife maker For those of you who treasure the big, "Bb". Ted the noted older corps- most of what we know as ' •An entertain you and the master Mariner from Waterbury, Connecticut, claimed thundering sound of The Mariners this cient style" and "Ancient music" comes as musicians perform nobly. that the "C" fife ·was ·used exclusively may not be your cup of tea. The big a result of developments within the contest sound is not here. Rather this album is My only caution to you is this. This until "sometime prior to 1862" at which field through the years". is more an album for the Ancient and time Drum Major Crosby of the U.S. devoted to a historical documentation of I 8th century afficianado who ap Army School of Music at Governor's the Mariners (both Ancient and Swiss) SUMMING UP preciates the full spectrum of music. If Island, New York, designed a B,. fife and what they stand for. The narrative Reviewing history, one finds that all you expect the unadulterated thunder which was made by Firth and Hall o(New and the production is almost beamed at modes of life have changed. Musically speak the Mariners give you at musters .you York and later made in Boston. Recently, a first time listener of the Ancient fare. ing, there has been a constant evolution. better pass this one by. It is not one of " fifes" with 10 and 11 holes have appeared The narrative is very similar in style to There was a period in our history when my favorites, but I wouldn't part with allowing a truer pitch for accidentals and for that on the great Connecticut Yanks quicksteps, jigs, reels and hornpipes were the it because it is truly a merry, fun ease of fingering. album but too often the voice overrides "martial music" of that era; today band recording. Snare drums tensioned by ropes have been the music. music is considered "martial music". Tern• in use for centuries. Early drums did not What you have here is a musical tour pos have quickened over the years. Drum The Fires Drums of have snare strainers nor did they have muf of the vast talents within the Mariner & ming styles and technique have shown vast Williamsburg flers under the batter. head. The snares were ranks conducted by a small group of changes. Tunes have changed-more This album I found to be very disap either gut or twisted rawhide and were held their premier musicians. The menu is I embellish- pointing due mostly to its simplicity and 1 . through leather "butts" and wedged between diverse from Cliff Haslam's chantey ments are used, notes have been "filled in" uninspiring arrangements. There is also •; the head and the counter hoop. Eventually, singing, to the Swiss style fifing & drum to "up tempo" a piece. New tunes, more some very irritating bass drumming snare strainers, varying from a "fixed,, type ming, to truly beautiful fife solos, Roy ,ii , harmony and special arrangements adhering which is simply too loud and often to the "floating" type, were developed to Watrous' full array of memorable more or less to older music have appeared. tasteless. On too many occasions, the produce an improved sound and pitch. medley arrangements and Ancient Today there are more young people with bass thunders over all the other music Drum heads were usually calfskin classics. training in music than a generation ago and almost as if the drummer(s) were too although sheepskin and goatskin was also us Most pieces on the album are brief, many of these young musicians are affiliated close to the microphone. ed . Today, many corps use plastic batter and so designed to get as much content on with the "Ancient World" of fifing and The album's content features authen snare heads which have a much different to both sides as possible. The sound drumming. They are looking for challenges! tic I 8th century and early 19th century sound than a skin head. reproduction is superb and the narrative Playing the older, historical music can, at is well written and performed. The ar music, but played very simply without The shells on the early drums were not times, be trying and not too challenging. flare in the arrangements. The album plywood as they are today but were made of rangements are slick and very tasty. The Many young people are looking for music album moves you nicely from one style serves more to preserve many old tunes heavy, one piece "veneer" or two thinner with harmony parts, obligato parts and one does not hear today, but I found "vCPeers" cross grained and glued. of music to the next and is most enter special arrangements. taining in that regard. Bored you will that most were done better on the First WHAT OF THE MARCffiNG Kenneth_R ose_ of Nashville, _Tennessee, a not be. Mic~il!an F~D's albuf!IS- Military music STYl,ES OF "A CIENT" CORP ? . . atehJVJSts"WJII nna tn1s- Ct ton OI Viii UC, There appears to be no uniformity in mar "today in America, we can look back upon show at the Westbrook Muster in 1984 but I doubt if true Ancient music lovers ching styles. Corps, although following a a tradition of a National song-a tradition will. Perhaps I am wrong. p you can safely envision this album as a ' J military formation, will vary in bearing from that stems from sacrifices and triumphs of similar musical show on a less grand The medley of Mathew's Horn a casual walk to the stiff VonSteuben style the American Revolution, and extends 10 the scale.. .in the sense that less bod.ies are pipe/ Norman Toy and Prince Eugene's ' ) march. Files, ranks, size of steps, swinging present great conflict, World War II. Today, involved.· All the Mariner classics are Medley_ are excellent. Even better are the ' I arms and cadence vary. Are "Ancients" to millions are turning to proven songs of the here and they even run you along with selections of Maggie Lauder, Yorkesher 11 adhere to Revolutionary march formation or past for inspiration and solace and today as a street beat through several pieces to Marsch and Stamitz Air. However, they to the modern band type? Early military in the past, new and appreciated music is be create that live affect. The drumming is cannot carry the show alone. There is cadence was slower than 110 BPM. ing written that will bring to unborn genera crisp and tasteful and the fifing is simply too little finesse, style and in (60-80-90). tions an equal measure of good." beautiful. spiration. The sound reproduction is Drum Majors follow varied patterns and Dr. Edwin Franko Goldman, a famous To me, the highlights were the selec generally good except for fife vibration there appears to be no specific manual that American band master, Qnce said "Music is tions entitled Rights of Man, Harem at times and the domineering bass. Ex is fotfowed. One can observe Majors using the people's art." The appreciation of music Scarem/ The Races, A Sea ofAle & The cept as an historical documentation of sticks, poles, spears, halberds, mace and as an art form is one of cultivation and of Dock Street Mermaid, White Horse and songs you may not hear elsehwere, I modern batons. our environment. Fife and drum music is Fisher's Hornpipe. The Swiss' efforts on cannot find much merit in this album. STYLES WITHIN THE rhythmical, simple, understaoding and Rossignol and Downfall ofParis deserve Colonial Williamsburg has done better "ANCIENT" CORPS inspiring-and as an art form, it is ap equal rating. These pieces alone are and so can you! When observing the 50 to 70 corps at the preciated by many. Deep River Muster, an annual gathering of The contemporary music in the "Ancient" " Ancient" corps for the past 35 years, three community today, if accepted and preserv basic style categories are noted: ed, will, in time, become traditional music I. Historical. These corps, many wearing of tomorrow. 18th century garb, play music of the 18th The question, "What is an 'Ancient' century, often at tempos of 60 to 90 BPM. Corps" was not answered in this article, The drumming might be found to be an however, if one reviews our history with "open" style. These corps lean towards respect to its musical evolution and can authenticity. answer the questions raised, then perhaps a 2. Traditio nal. The music played by this definition of "Ancient" may be found-if group is usually found in I9th century books; such a definition is really needed! music that has been played by traditional or One might conclue that "Ancient" corps "Ancient" corps for many years are field musicia ns of 11fe and drum that quicksteps, jigs, reels and hornpipes. follow a military background- the music Cadence is usually 110 BPM. Drumming covers historical, traditional and contem style utilizes many rudiments and "11ts" the porary periods. Snare and bass drumming, music well. The majority of "Ancient" corps utilizing many rudiments are unique In their today would fall into this group. sounds and enhance the "feel" of the 3. Contemporary, Exhibition or Com music- and, there is a balance of fifes, petitive. This group often uses special ar snares and bass drums that syncronizes the rangements of music or medleys with in unit to a toe tapping rhythm that is most in spiring, Impressive and unforgettable. The troductions, interludes, breaks, harmony Two old members of the former Warehouse Point, FDC, perform at the March parts, etc. Some will use recently written uAncient., sound, with all its variations, has music or have adapted an "Ancient" theme survived for over two centuries and no doubt 30th 8th Volunteers Old Timers Party. On the left, Rudy Gerl & right Dorence to a classical selection. The drumming this sound will echo on and on. Smith- delegate, when the "8th" recently joined the company. Photo by f.d Oben r- = - MUSIC BOOK ORDER FORM - -= NAME DRUM CORPS =- ~(8]~~~(9~ - STREET - PRINTING AND OFFICE SUPPLIES =- CITY STATE _ ZIP -... 158 Main Street - Deep River, Connect icut 06417 =N umber of copies of Volume I Amount - - Number of copies of Volume II Amount = OWNED & OPERATED BY MARGARET & FLOYD DEMPSEY = - -Send To: Mrs. Helen Arsenault, ~mpany Suder - t - 269 North Front Street, Nlew Haven, er 06513 - 526-3503 526-4937 - - Page 12 SUMMER 1985 The !\.ndent Times Nonprofit Org. P.O. Box318 U.S. POSTAGE Westbrook, CT. 06498 PAID Warwick, R.I. Pemiit No. 336 I The Ancient 1Cmes I Vol. XII No. I Summer 1985 1986 National Muster !ICIEITS !CTlilTIES Host Corps To Be NOTICE! Selected CHECK YOUR LABEL 1985 Ancient Activitfos Calendar YOUR SUBSCRIPTION June 7-9- Yankce Tunesmiths muster and parade, Richmond Hill, N_ew York City. Tht parade Corps that wish to be considered as host HAS EXPIRED steps o ff at NOON. This is an OPEN m.uster. Contact: Ernest P. Kiburis, 94-16 Woodhaven corps for the 1986 National Muster must Blvd., Ozone Park, NY 11416 (718) 845•3133. make their requests, in writing, to the If the code in the right hand June 22-18th Connecticut Regiment muster, Central School, Simsbury, CT. The parade steps off at NOON, with the muster to follow. This is an OPEN muster. Contact: Tom Short-muster Mu\lers Commiltec by August 31 of this corner of your address is year. masler, 2 Fairchild Rd., Tariffville, CT OoOSI (203) 6S8-4046. Tt,e applicant must be a full voting 12·1 June 23-Connecticut fifers & Drummers Association 100th Anniversary parade, Wallingford, member of The Company of Fifers and RE-SUBSCRIBE TODAY CT. The parade steps off at 1:30 P.M. This is an OPEN event. Contact: Robert Bailey, 174 Drummers; must be in good standing, and Burton St., Bristol, CT 06010 (203) 583·3934. must agree to co·sponsor the National June 28 & 29-1985 National Muster of the Company of Fifers & Drummers hosted by the Camden Muster with The Company. The planning, Continentals. Camden. NY. There will be an 8 corps tattoo at 7:00 P.M. Friday night, with organization and operation of the muster is 36 Corps Are a jam session immediately following the tattoo. The parade on Saturday will step off at NOON. to be a joint effort. All member corps of The Camping facilities and showers are available. Shuttle service provided throughout the town. Company must be invited. Although invita Founding Members Help celebrate the Company's 20th year, and the 135th anniversary of the Camden Continen tions arc not limited to the members of The tals. Contact: Jeffery Waterman, 21 Fourth Street, Camden, NY 13316 (315) 245•2892. Company. it m us t be remembered that the All groups listed are considered to be July 13-East Haven Bicentennial Parade and Muster, East Haven Ct. This is a paid event )"hich National Muster is an "Ancient" rnus,cr. founding members of the Company of is by invitation only. Contact: Mr. William Zampa, 73 Pleasant Ave., East Haven, CT 06512 Applicants must provide the Musters Fifers and Drummers. At the March 6, (203) 469-3645. Committee with enough information to J uly 13-Pound Ridge Colonial Fife and Drum Corps 10th Anniversary Torchlite Muster, Pound enable the Committee to make a selection. 1966 business meeting the deadline for Ridge, NY. The muster program will take place in the late afternoon, dinner scn PLEDGE CARD THE ANCIENTS HEADQUARTERS & MUSEUM FUND Mail to: The Ancients Fund, The Company of Fifers & Drummers, P.O. Box 318, Westbrook. CT 06498. All contributions are tax deductible. The PA TRON $1,000 PLEDGE. 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