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wflile suppries last. I $800 ~iW~ •w Sa,e • pr. Coopennan Fife & Orum Co. rli, $/ 6 ~ p Essex Industrial Pork Regu la "1 ' r. P.O. &x 276, Centerbrook, CT 06409-0276 USA Tel: 860-767-1779 Fax; 860-767-7017 E-mail: [email protected] AncicntTunes 1 Vol. 24 No. 4 - Winter, 1997 he National Muster will be a highlight of the 1998 Publisher/Editor: Vin Ci.epiel season! The 1998 season is sure to be another great Art Director: Da,·c Jones Consultant: Bua Allen one. We have a National Muster to look forward to, an Editorial Assistant: Donna C1,:p1cl event that only comes up every two years. Robin and Contributing Editors: Scott Grteru,trect, Mark Logsdon. Dan Mo) Ian. Steve Niemitz of the 8th Conn. Regiment and Ed Olsen, Kevin M. Sullivan. George Yeramian Warehouse Point Jr. Ancients spoke at the February Correspondents: Ed Bo} le, Ellen Ca.-.hman, business meeting of 71ze Company about their plans for the National Muster, and Enn Connolly. Cap Corduan. Sally S. F11111, S= K. Keogh. it's going to be a great Muster! Scou Mandrell. Colleen Andrew~ Stnck. Randy Stock The National Muster is an important opportunity to showcase the Contributors: Peter ~wi,, BillJ~ variety and breadth of the Ancient community. The public will see (and hopefully Bill LaPorte. Gu, Mabll'OIII, J~ MomeaulL Alan Nelson. recognize) that although every Corps is unique in its own right, we are all a part of Cliarlie Riley. Peier Weiss. Jcny Wluw.ker something much bigger than most of us would Photographers: Mal Hinckle), chief; Cap Corduan. have even dared imagine a scant 35 years ago. Joe Culhwlc. D1an.1 Culhane. Ron DJSilva. Rhonda Fori;tall. 1n this issue, we turn the spotlight on a Alan Goldfinger. Ethel Lavelle. Betty Moylan. Ed Ohen. favorite drum corps personality, Duke Thrreri, who Jim Willey. George Ycramian. Carl Yusna recently celebrated his 80th birthday. With more Membershlp,Subscriptions: than 70 years of rudimental drumming behind For information on Life Membcr;hip pledge,,. ~ changes and sub-.cnpoon information con!OCI: The Compan) or Fifer.; & him, he's still going strong, still doing parades and ~ P.O. Bo~ 525. lvoryton. CT 06442-0525.tel. 860 767-!237; fux 860 767-9765c-mail: musters. and still jamming. I had the pleasure and thecompan)offd~ Juno.com privilege of doing a couple church festival parades Editorial: Forwriter'sguidelillC\ortodi= story ideas, cditonal mater with Duke ... these are marathon events! At the ial and photos contact V m Czepiel 14 Taft A\'e .. Newburgh. NY 12550. (914) 565-8416: e-mail: end, I was exhausted. Duke was ready to jam. They ancicnume:[email protected] don't make 'em Ii ke they used to! Advertising: For rares and availab1hty con1ac1 Vin D.epiel. abo\'c. Our cover photo is the 5th Alabama Field Music, from Deep River, Conn. Roving The Company of Fifers & Drummers reporter (now in Georgia) Cap Corduan originally President: Roger aart (860) 3~5 set out to find a suitable subject from their ranks First Vk:e President: George Ycranuan (860)688-4771 Second Vice President: Erin Connolly (617) 762-0568 for her Accent on Youth column and discovered a Secretary: Sandra Bidwell (860) 742-9235 tightly-knit group of young fifers and drummers Treas11rer: Jocculhane (718)823-5071 Ancients Fund: Dan Moylan (617) 734-1290 who are learning, living and teacrung American Arthin~ Museum Curator: Ed Ob.en (860) 399-6519 rustory. Facilities Manager: Dave Hooghkirk (860) 526-9944 For a little change of pace, Kevin M. Sullivan's A Colonial Music Chainnan: George Carten.s (914) 833-4136 Musters Chairman: Scou Greenstreet (508) 520-7641 Williamsburg Tale will strike a familiar chord with any parent who has ever The Compan) Sore: Cathy 01,;en (860) 399-6519 chaperoned a group of kids away from home. Kevin, who's poetry and miscella
A11citnt timts is published quanerly by ~ CompanJ of neous writings have appeared in these pages in the past, is our newest Contributing Fiftrs & Dnimmtrs, /11c.• Museum, Mu,1c Library. Hcadquaner... P.O. Box 525. 62 North Mam St.. h OC)ton. CT Editor. 06442-0525 (860) 767-2237 The publiClltion (ISSNOO!)l-7176) seeks to keep mdividual. instirutiooal. and And finally, some late breaking news - The Company now has an drum corp, members throughout the world infonncd primaril) on the acu,,ti~ ortrndilional AmenCllll fifoand drum~ e-mail address! You can communicate directly with headquarters at thecompany kno"'n as AR<.iCntl>. The Company m:lintai~ a museum and [email protected]. (The Ancient limes' e-mail address is he.ldquaners on 1wo-pl11> acl'Cl>. Its«~ to perpetuate the historical ,igmficancc and folk tradition, of American field [email protected]). m11>1c and to foster the ,;pint or fcllo",lup among all fifers and drummen.. Founded m 1965, ~ Compa,1y ofFifm & Vin Czepiel, Editor Dnunn1ul, /11c. is a taX-exempt. tax. WESTBROOK, CT a weekend that \\ill be much talked about and Detachment of the We,t Point Band. known as the ..,_ _...... he 1997 Wc~tbrook Muster w:u, a long remembered a., one of the great ones. Hellc-Jts. Although their instrumentation con,t)L, grand C\'ent 1f e,er there wa., one' The "iew Jer.ey Field Mu,ic wa, honon.'d of bugle, and rope tcn,ion drums. they ha,c a Blue skies. wann. gentle brcete~ as the Feature Corp~ -- a fitting tribute a, Duke close a,-.ociation with the Ancient communit) by and a wonderful m1, of Ancient Terren. 'IJF\I\ founder. celehrJted a pcr-0nal virtue of the fact that many out,tanding Ancient talent, from tr.id1tional to contem milestone of70 year; of Ancient drumming! drummer. ha\c pa.,-.ed through their po1'31). made thi~ pop-ulare\ent Another treat wa., the Field Mu,ic Westbrook Muster -cont. The Minuteman Printshop 18th Ccnrury Font and Chp-Art Pacltagc is available on CD Rom for Windows™ and Macintosh™ from Walden Font, P.O. Box 871 Winchester, ;\L-\ 01890. Pcce: $49 95 & $3.00 S&H. VISA and MasterCaid accepted To order, call or fax toll-free 1-800-519-4575 (or 781 646 6560) Order I~enfoot.com Quo,rioo,?Sond • m,ilto;ofo@waldenfon<. Civil War "Drummer Boys." (then in their 60s fall the sagas associated and 70s), ply them with clay pipes and tobacco, with the history and tra and purloin the vaunted rudimental secrets of ditions of American the "Sheepskin Baueries." drum corps, none was Drum judge, drum maker, drum instruc quite as impresSi\'e as Gus Moeller's march tor, (he even numbered jazz great Gene Krupa from New York City to among his students). Gus had set out to call Boston back in 1930. attention to that year· s Boston-based National Using an automobile road map, Gus American Legion Convention. where he was drummed his way along the old Post Road until scheduled to judge drumming. A true son of a hardier era. a physical culturist. (he once Tire Company President Roger Clark recefres he arrived in New Haven. At this point he head check/or $1.500 from Historical Society ed north-east into the great beyond, being greet planned to swim from Albany, N.Y. to Coney Preside111 Jennie Le11kiewic;;. as Dal'e Pear ed by various local drum corps as he passed Island), a stroll such as this was no problem. holds plaque thanking the Colchester gloriously through. r===___ ...... :, ______....., Corpsmen. through Historical Society/or tl1eir generosity totalling $6,700 since 1994. the years, had often When it was mused over the one great deemed time to stop for From tbc A1·cbiJ1cs gesture that would forev the night, he marked the er fix their names in the Colchester location on the road. annals of the drum corps sought local accomoda Historical Society world. Seldom were these tions and resumed his trek plans more than pub-talk, the next morning. It was Honored For noted, however, that Gus although treks were made by Chas.T.Kirk FDC duos was not above jumping an Generous from Brooklyn, N.Y. to occasional fence in order Bridgeport and Aru.onia. to take a shortcut through Contributions Conn. It is doubtful. alas, by George Yeramian a field. IVORYTON. CT Sanford A. ·'Gus•· that any corps-candidate ... of these comfortable days hrough a casual contact back in Moeller was a product of ... will e\'er attempt to 1993 between Arthur Liverani of his times and the last of an lOf. this memorable march.••• the Colchester, Conn. Historical era. A Spanish-American Society and David Pear of Conn. Valley Field Music, an idea blos Tsomed into an event that has greatly benefined The Company of Fifers & Drummers. The Historical Society was sponsoring an Arts & Craft:. Fair on the town green. Dave thought it would be nice if CVFM hosted a muster there also. To combine the two seemed like a mutually beneficial arrangement. When Mr. Liverani suggested that the Hi~torical Society would make a SI 00 donation 10 The Company for every corps that participated in the muster Dave quickly agreed. Both men secured the necessary approval from their respective organizations and it became an annual event on the last Saturday in July. At the November 21 business meeting of Tire Company. a delegation of Historical Society members led by President Jennie Lenkiewicz presented a check for $1,500 10 Tire Company. That check for the 1997 event brought the grand total for 1994 - 97 to $6,700 ! War veteran. he appropriated the role of Gus Moeller wasfreq11e111ly gree1ed by various Drumming Diogenes .... constantly seeking local drum corps as Ire passed 1hro11gh 011 his As a token of appreciation, T11e Company truths in percussion. march from New York Cif)' 10 Boston presented a plaque recognizing the Historical Sometime earlier, while crouping the road Society's generosity. as pit-drummer with numerous musical circuits, CVFM and all of the corps that regularly Gus would visit the Veterans Home in whatever take part in the muster should be justifiably locale he was perfonning. gather together the proud of helping to make this happen.❖ 6 :\ncicntTunes by Cap Corduan Accent on Youth playing on drums that were fronted to them b} DEEP RJVER. CT the Cooperman Fife & Drum Company. these n the Fall of 19% I went to a kids played for the decedents of the original 5th Tuesday night practice of the Alabama Field Music. The emotional outpour 5th Alabama Field Music 5thAlabama ing that day had such a strong impact on the from Deep River, Conn. in members of the corp, that to this day when hopes of wriung an article they speak of the performance you can see a about one of the kids in this Field Music tear come to their eyes. unique group. I have found When the 5th does a reenactment, they that task to be an impo:,s1ble throw them~el\'es into that as well !l.o modem one. tentS or campers for them. They arrive ot an What I discovered is that you can Makes History event in authentic uniforms which consist of a not single out just one youngster in this cotton ,hirt. wool socks. suspenders, a wool band of music make!). Their combined ,hort coat. a pair of heavy wool pants that 11ch souls make up what ha, become one of Come Alive like you wouldn't believe, and a the most respected fife & drum corps in kepi hat. Some members even the Civil War Re-enactors choose to wear period undergar ments. They are the true diehards! Upon arrival they set Altho11.i:h r/re_\" up camp and for rake reenact• the remainder i11g urimHly. of the reenact rhe 5rlt Alabama is a ment they per fi111-lm·i11R form the duties gro11p. Here rltey m11Rf<>r of the camp rite a1111era field musicians. in r/re That means Whearjieltl near Dei·i/'.s reveille at 5am Den ell as well as all Ger~·sb11rg. battle field maneuvers throughout the day Of cour.;e. like all good fifers and drum mers there is Jamming well into the late hour<, of the night, then reveille the next morning ru, well a., baltles through the ~cond day. and sometimes a third. Wearing the \ame clothes all weekend. the:,e kids come home dirty and exhausted. yet that essay is complete, you may not take part in evel') reenactment seems 10 foster their spirit even circle as well as being an any of the corps' performances. What you find more. impressi\e and passionate Junior Corps in The out quickly I\ that work and taking pride in Comp,111_,· ofFifers & Dnmrmen. doing a job to the best of one's abilit) is what When you join the 5th Alabama you don't !hi~ corps i, all about. ~ot only do the corps ju~t walk m the door and get handed a uniform. members learn their mu,ic and how 10 First you are invited 10 a few prac11ces to see if march. but the) aho learn about the hbtory this is something you want to be a part of. After behind their music and, in general. American those fiN few weeks you are gi\'en a member History ship package with information about the corps When the corp, ,\a, fonned. they did and its expectations of you as a member. n't ju,1 throw on ,ome gra) uniform, and Education is extremely important where the 5th whistle Di" The 5th Alabama hosts their own reenact both sides formed a circle around the 5th. The walk a thin line between being a fife and drum ment at Hammonasset State Park every Spring. more the kids played the more cheers they got. corps and being a reenactment unit. Each activi This event draws some 550 re-enactors and The high point was when they performed their ty has very different demands and understanding I0,000 spectators. As with all large events, the piece called "God Save the South," which was these demands is what gives the 5th Alabama its planning starts very early but as the event the unofficial National Anthem of the own character. These kids are playing good fife approaches, the members of the 5th really Confederacy. Soldiers bowed their heads, some and drum music and they bring that aspect to engage themselves. They set up the park for the reached out and hugged their fellow re-enactors, reenacting, which is something they should be onslaught of people. This isn't just a roped off and more than a few. North and South, wept applauded for. Their recording, Following in field. The whole park, from the parking lots 10 over the song. The members of the 5th Alabama Their Footsteps, is quite popular among re-enac the period camping, the banlefield with all its said the emotional impact made it difficult to cors and they have plans to record another cas safety regulations, and the Jiving history class keep playing. Unanimously. they say that day in sene this summer. they do on Friday for about 1,400 area school Shiloh is a memory they will cherish for the rest The corps fosters education, pride, intel students must be tended to. This "Living History of their Ii ves. lecrual curiosity, a passion for fife and drum Classroom" is where I gained tremendous The 5th Alabama Field Music is also an music, and knowledge and respect for one's past. respect for the 5th Alabama members. active member of The Company of Fifers & They personify all the good points that 100 often I had the honor of spending the weekend Drummers. They perfonn at musters and numer seem to be missing in today's youths. So the with these young people at the Hammonasset ous parades. If you look around at many of the next time you see the 5th Alabama Field Music reenactment in 1996. Not only did I get to learn jam sessions you' II see members of the 5th even at a parade, muster, or possibly at a reenactment, some of their music, but I gained a real under if they weren't at the muster as a corps. look closely and listen with your hean. I'm sure standing of where they're coming from. Friday Their performance in the Tuesday Night you'll be captured, like I have been, by this very morning the schools started arriving and all day Summer Concert Series at The Company build unique group of musicians. ❖ long, at 20 minute intervals, the 5th Alabama ing this past July is spoken of quite highly. Their explained to their peers what it might have been history lesson coupled with a well-executed See the Battle of like being a member of a field music unit during musical performance was one of the most mem Chancellorsville fought the Civil War. They discussed the clothes, the orable concerts of the 1997 season. befot·e your very eyes! jobs, the food and what camp life was like. They These kids work extremely hard on their .-'tpril :!:=i-.2(> 111 H1111111101111.1.10 talked about the history of the original 5th music and their reenactment persona. They also .\t11t( l 111d· ..\lndi.1011. < T Alabama and, for those who were interested, about getting involved in reenacting and drum corps. Each member was responsible for dis cussing certain aspects of history, and at any given time they would switch topics with each other. This meant that every member had to _YFIFE have similar knowledge of all the subjects at hand. That was very impressive! The best part was when the kids described their trip to Shiloh, Tenn. in April. They traveled COMPANY 23 hours in a rented bus to get 10 this reenact ment. From the moment they started putting up their tentS it rained, and kept up throughout the Skip Healy whole weekend. What was supposed to be one of the largest reenactments ever was now can- Fife & Flute Mal Blue and Gray. Bethpage Colonials. Black River. Confederate Field Music, Connecticut Patriots. Deep River Seniors, Germantown Ancients, Maple City Ancients, Minutemen of Long Island, N.J. Colonial Militia, N.Y. Ancients, Prince attend the Civil War Troopers' 4th Annual Wynn Colonials, Sons Living History Muster and celebrate the host & Daughters of the Ex-Fifth Regiment, Sons & corps' 15th anniversary. The Troopers, from Daughters of Liberty, Spirit of Black Rock. t's music that stirs the soul," com Newburgh, N.Y., have continued to nurture their Regulators, Westfield, WiUiam Bender mented drumming-great Jack Pratt as Memorial Alumni, Yankee Tunesmiths also fifers stood at attention just ten feet muster to attract perfonners. enthusiasts, and the general public. To meet the needs of this diverse auending their first muster since reorganizing, away. effonlessly tonguing out the audience, the Troopers have combined a tradi and the Young Colonials. 16th-note passages of popular tional fife and drum corps muster with a recreat During the muster, Troopers Director American songs accompanied by ed 19th Century American viUage and free Rick McDonald and Assistant Director Vin snare and bass drummers executing workshops 10 improve individual and line perfor Czepiel presented an award and two special rudiments that followed the melody mance provided by well-known and highly recognition plaques. Czepiel presented to Roger · e while providing emphasis and Clark, President of The Company ofFifers and syncopation by accenting in that distinctive, skilled fifers and drummers. The Troopers' muster this year attracted Drummers, the Joe McVeigh Ancient Spirit rock-hard sound that is known as "Ancient" style Award. Clark earned this honor because of his drumming. 22 corps including the Swiss Regimentals from Basel and the Loudoun Border Guards from love. devotion, commitment and dedication to Pratt, from Hawthorne, N.J.,joined other Leesburg, Va., attending their first muster. Other the fife and drum community. These are the fife and drum enthusiasts on the weekend of July corps were: Ameri-Clique, Association of the same traits that Joe McVeigh was known for. Joe 25-27 at Museum Village, Monroe, N.Y.. to fonned the Civil War Troopers 15 years ago and - AncicntTunes 11 served as its direc1or until his death in 1994. He nity. Active in the hobby since 1%1, Carteris cur truly embodied the drum corps spiri1 and pro rently fifes with lhe Anciem Mariners and Job Bulletin Board foundly touched the lives of lhe Troopers mem• Bethpage Colonials and teaches many corps and Available For Musicians bers. individuals. He is a former member of SI. 'J"he New England Conservatory Job Bulletin McDonald presented a special recogni1ion BenedicL~, the N.Y. Regimentals and the ..l Jists performance, teaching and arts adminis plaque to the Swiss Regimentals from Basel for Chippawas. Carteris is also active in shaping the tration opportunities worldwide. Each month an their anendance and performance a1 the Troopers' future of fife and drum through his participation average of 200 jobs are listed: opportunities with mus1er during their American in The Company ofFifers & Drummers where he orchestras. colleges/universities, chamber ensem Tour. The Troopers were hon serves as Controller, Executive Committee bles, public/private schools. opera companies, I '/'' ' '"' " Member, Chairman of the Music and Education /111 /'Cl)/11 - ored to have this group from churches. synagogues, and other arts organiza 111,111, < ,,, 11,, across the Atlantic. and the audi• Committee and Co-chairman of Juniors Day tions. \11 ·i, \ ence was both emertained and Activities. Information on competitions, festivals, N ,·~i,11t'l!/(I!\ appreciative of the Regimentals' About 60 people ranging from novice to granlS. conferences and seminars is also included 1111,/ "" seasoned-veteran players as well as interested ( ·.. 1111 outstanding performance and in the bulletin. Fife and Drum activities, such as l 't1/Ut>I\ versatility as they played well public attended the fife and drum workshops, pro musters and concerts. including The Company's '""" ,I ,1,, known medleys originally per viding feedback that the workshops were valuable Tuesday Night Concen Series will be listed as ""tl1, 11, , ' "' formed by championship corps and a worthwhile part of the muster. lndi vi dual well. 1/1, J ,.,, '/'• n like lhe Connecticu1 Yanks. The and ensemble playing were discussed at theses According to Angela Beeching, Director of / 11·11/,: //1\ltll I Swiss players also joined the sions. Also, there was grea1 emphasis on the the Career Services Center at lhe New England \/11,1, 1. championship corps, the future of drum corps and the importance of men Conservatory. fife and drum instructors can have Connecticu1 Patriots, on the field toring children and newcomers to the hobby. a free Jjsting in the bulletin. to play one of their difficul1 Last year. the Civil War Troopers began For further information contact Angela competition pieces. "Awesome" video-taping its musters and providing a copy to Beeching at 617 262-1120 ext. 231. or Randy was !he response of many spec each of the attending corps as a momenta of the Stack at The Company building; 860 767-2237; tators. occasion and as a way 10 say thank you for com fax 860 767-9765.Also available are over 50 Czepiel presented another ing. Copies of the Troopers 1996 and 1997 muster music career information handouts on a range of special recognition plaque to videos are available from The Company ofFifers topics: resumes, cover letters, bios, press packets, Marty Sampson, founder of the & Dn111u11ers Video Library. ❖ demo tapes, press photos, grant writing, etc. ❖ California Consolidated Drum Band. The plaque officially recognizes Marty as an honorary member of the Troopers. Marty began corresponding wilh the Troopers las! year as she was forming the California group. The two corps continue to communicate as a way of main taining their new found coast-to-coast friendship and perpetuating the music of fife and drum prance Travel Another highlight of the Troopers muster ...... was the workshops that were held Sunday after noon. This year, Ken Green, percussion professor Specializing in Drlllll Corps Travel a1 Northwestern State University, Louisiana, tag teamed with Dominick Cuccia, director of one of Coming to the National Muster from out the two Disney Fife and Drum Corps. to conduct the drum workshop. Green is a noted percussion of town? Call us for travel, car rental, or ist and well known clinician in the drum and lodging. One call handles it all! bugle corps, college, and high school band cir cuits. He was also the drum instruclor of the for Tours • Cruises • Corps Trips • mer Cornwall Continenlals Fife & Drum Corps. Weekend Get-Aw-ays Cuccia is well known throughout the fife and drum corps community. He taught with Green at Call or write for free estimates and complete details. NSU and is a former drummer in the Hellcat Walter Sprance, Agent Detachment of the West Point Band. Although he is currently directing. writing, arranging and per Sprance Travel Services forming with one of the Disney Corps, Cuccia is Better Service at Lower Prices still an active member of the Troopers and makes several evenll> per year.The Troopers added a fife Phone (718) 497-6420 I Fax (718) 497-1801 workshop this year that was conducted by George E-mail: [email protected] Carteris, a familiar performer, instructor, compos er and arranger within the fife and drum commu- 55-37 Metropolitan Ave., Ridgewood, NY 11385-1202 12 AncicntTunes Meanwhile, upstairs i11 Dmm Major Mark 1 the Archives (/.-r.) 2 Logsdon ofthe /st Dmnuner Roman Michigan Fife & Drum lombri.ter, a surprise visi Corps. beaming ll'ith pride tor from Switzerland, a11d after a perfom,ance b\' his An Schrader, honorary fine corps. Company member and fom,er Music Associate at Company Music Old St11rbridge Village, 3 Ubrarian, Assista/1/ enjoy listening 10 Archil'ist, Ufe Member Archivist Ed Olsen's sto and Raffle Ticket Hawker ries ofthe "olden days.• Sue Cifaldi peddling her wares at tire rece111 Jaybird Day. Hey Sue! ... ifyou 're selling them by 1 :\n(icntllrnes 13 the anns /e11gth, I WQ/lt someone with longer am1s! "/ can pla\' i1 ... 4 honest! I just can't hold it up!" Co1111. Valley Field 5 Music puts 011 an impres~ive show fea111ri11g some nell' Jim Clark arrange mems. Their Colchester M11Ster alll'ays resulrs i11 a substantial dona tion 10 The Company. (see story 0115. Ya/e.rrille's C<1llee11 6 Stack, blmd11g the cork ow ofher meta/fife. A/011g with husband Randy. Collee11 is a regular or the Wed11esda\' Work Days at The Museum. Chief Cook and 7 8011/e Washer Dave Hooghkirk (r.) troin~ Jimmy Clark in the fine an ofburger flipping at tire recent Javbird Da.v festil'i• ties. If you wem home l11111gry it's youroll'nfau/1! The Co111pa11y Store 8 does u brisk busi ne.u as Jim Ugo11ri (/.)forks over the greenbacks 10 Randy Stack 14 AncicntTunes to get the drum recruits up tis always a to standard. Scott pleasure to Lonsdale has been doing see new some teaching as well, people get tlute bands that are popular over there. We had helping new ensigns get comfortable with the into fifing and drumming. As of this the chance to hear a couple of the groups more Colors. Beth Angst hai; been keeping our drum writing, lhe 1st Michigan has 16 than once. They marveled at the depth of reper files and acting as son of the Corps Historian. new people (four of whom are just toire of the American groups. The directors of the Tim Taylor has been maintaining our fife files as about ready to pass) that are learn various Corps were having discussions regarding of late. Alanna Quail has arranged many of our ing new music, marching styles, this matter. It came out that, generally. Corps performance pieces. She has also arrange-0 to Mace commands, etc, etc. At times !hey express Directors (or teachers) from the American Corps, have a second child, much to everyone's surprise. frustration that it seems to take a bit of time to get as a rule. NEVER told the fifers or drummers that Samantha, a budding drummer- it's obvious - .J lhings going. What a great way to learn !hat something they were playing was difficult. The even though Mom denies it, is a wonder. Her sis whatever is worth doing, is worth doing well. Ed music was just memorized and perfonned. Thus. ter/brother should be just as enjoyable. Soph. noted Jazz Drummer, Clinician and the U.S. units bad more variety in the concens There are, of course. many others who go Educator, once said, "We are surrounded by they perfonned. about the business of keeping things going. One mediocrity, why be part of it?" The life blood of any Corps is the mem of the success stories of the I st Michigan is that it I have a sign that has been hanging in our bers who come to learn ... and teach. The Ist has always had its junior performing members practice room for years. It simply and silently Michigan has many people to thank for their represented on its Board of Directors. Parents and states to everyone who walks through the door work out front, and behind the scenes. Senior younger members work together to make sure that "Good Enough ... Isn't." A philosophy that Fifers Tim Taylor. Lauren Logsdon and Jessica that the Corps moves forward and remains true to works. That philosophy at work can be seen and Barbier have been getting able assistance from our mission statement heard in my Corps. Lauri Gonko and Tim Houle in preparing our J forgot to mention that Brian Schebil, a On one of the Ist Michigan trips to new fifers for life in the ranks. Drummers Dan former 1st Michigan drummer. is expecting his England, there was occasion to hear a few of the Gonko and Nathan Matthews have been helping second child as well. More drummers ... YA Y! On a personal note, I would like to remind anyone who may know a fifer or drummer in the Seattle area to please let me know. I would like to get them in touch with my son. He misses the jam sessions. ❖ Lights& 0 liver's Taverne Restaurant. The Favorite Gathering Place Frooty by Randy Stack for Ancient Friends. he First Falls Jr. Ancients Sample some of our more than 50 brews soon to join The Co111pa11y), the Deep River Jrs., and the Jr. from around the world. Enjoy Light Bites, Appetizers, Colonials of Westbrook took Sandwiches, Burgers and Full Entrees pan in the Wallingford, Conn. Celebratio11 ofUghts- Frosty from 11:30am. till l0:30Pm. the S1101r111a11 Parade. A short march from the Town Hall to the ~ Seven days a week. Town Christmas Tree, then Santa arrived, the tree was lit. and the three Corps played for a large crowd. \tY0/ioer's~aoeme Then the Corps proceeded to a near-by church hall for a jollification and refreshements . . 124 Westbrook Road ❖ Route 153 ❖ fusex ❖ 767-2633 provided by the Town.••• I AncicntTunes 15 by Kevin M. Sullivan iag myself that the trip would not conflict with la spite of my knee-jerk negative he following tale wasfo1111d any corps activity, I, as Pater Familias, gave per response to My Beloved's suggestion, the 111011g the papers ofthe late, mission for our Son and Daughter. both fifers, prospect of reading and snoozing aboard a nice, beloved Hem)' C. Hean, (and both chorus members) 10 go. comfortable bus, doing some light hall monitor founder ofthe Mountaineers My Beloved then mentioned that Miss duty, and strolling around the Colonial Fife & Dnim Corps, Leeds, Glutch, the chorus director, was seeking parental Williamsburg restoration seemed rather pleasant. N. Y. 11,e Mo11111ai11eers are couples to serve as chaperones. Truth be told. I had for years yearned to see and now, alas, just a memory, bw My antennae stiffeaed."I think we should hear the Williamsburg Fife & Drum Corps. 1n at their zenith they boasted a 38 ma11ftfe addition. right next door. there was Busch line a11d a dmm line comprised oftwo Gardens. You know, the wild rides. the snare drummers and two bass dn111m1ers. brewery 1our and the Clydesdales. Heart, who sraned ow as a fifer ii, 1949, "Oh, all right," I said, slowly, oft opined that this was "the pe,fect mix." exhibiting as much dignity as 1could "H.C." was also a del'oted st11de111 muster. "Just as long as you understand ofmankind's past, a man·elo11s storyteller, something. I will most emphatically NOT and a repository ofknoll'ledge conceming do anything other than chaperone. No the history and folklore ofthe area in carrying trunks full of costumes, no set which he was bam aJ1d raised. He was ting up lights, no dragging microphones respected and admired by all with who111 or speakers all over H_ and creation. he came in co111act, and was knoll'n up Oh, and one other thing. There are a lot 111011ntain and down glen as 111e Raco111e11r of girls in the chorus. I don't want to ofGreene County.In keeping with the pro spend the trip doling out sage advice to l'isions ofhis will, he rests in the nonheas1 the love stricken." comerofthefam, that htJs been owned by 'Tm sure you won't be bothered." his family for five ge11eratio11s. As he stipu she replied. suppressing a cough. Or was lated, his plot is aligned so that his helld is that a snort of derision? to the East and his feet are to the West; he For the next two weeks, on the always enjoyed Wlllching the sun set way Lo work. [ hummed Yankee Doodle, behind the Black Dome Mo11111ain. --KMS Rally 'Round the Flag, The World Turned Upside Down, 1812, Bonnie Blue Aag, British Grenadiers, Dixie, Battle Hymn The Tale OfThe Republic, and numerous other Late Spring is a very pleasant time tunes that we all know and love. I was in in the Catskills. The region stands poised an excellent frame of mind. between the dark. icy grip of Winter and A few days before the trip a small the light. wann caress of Summer, remem cloud peeked shyly over the horizon. bering the inert silence of March, and antici During dinner, My Beloved told me that pating the orthopteran din of August. Residents volunleer." My Beloved said."No.""lt'II be Miss Glutch had requested thal one se1 of parents of Leeds note thm Catskill Creek runs under the fun.""! don'! think so.""You'II get 10 see the drive a car to Williamsburg, following behind Old Stone Bridge with fierce vigor, and that the Colonial Williamsburg resloration.""Well the bus like a dog's tail."Oh?" I said, reaching for unfortunately named Blackheads have sprouted a ... ""And the Williamsburg Fife & Drum Corps." the Worcestershire sauce."( think it'd be a good beautiful green mantle on their majestic heights. Virginia may or may not be for lovers, idea for us to do it." The bottle of Worcestershire Horses and people have shed their winter but it is undeniably a magnet for those of us who froze in mid-shake."You do?""Yes. Our car coats, crows and blue jays call raucously in have an interest in American history. In 1607, at would be available if we needed it, and we could fields and valleys, fuzzy caterpillars undulate Jamestown, Virginia, the English established stop whenever we liked instead of being at the slowly across Gypsy Point Road, and iridescent their firsl permanent senlement in North mercy of the bus drivers."" ... at the mercy of the dragonflies tear low across the shimmering sur America. The surrender of British forces look bus drivers" was not a phrase that I had ever face of Green Lake. place at Yorktown in 1781. ln 1862, the U.S.S. expected to hear. In addition, the fact that more Some years ago, on one of the lovely days Monitor and C.S.S Virginia (fonnerly the U.S.S. than one bus driver was required hadn't been lost nestled in this hemi-season, my wife, My Merrimack) fought to a draw within the confines on me.I replaced the cap on the Worcestershire Beloved, advised cheerily that a few weeks of Hampton Roads. Richmond served as the sauce, slowly chewed a piece of steak, and swal hence, our children's high school chorus would state capital from 1779 until 1861, when the city lowed."When does she need an answer?""! told be traveling to Wi lliarnsburg, Virginia to panici became the capiral of the Confederate Stales of her this afternoon that I'd discuss it with you, but pate in a choral competition. She mentioned that America. In 1865. Lee surrendered Lo Grant al that I thought it'd be O.K. for us to do it. I hope the trip would commence on a Friday and the Appomattox Court House. 1n terms of persons of you don't mind." compelition would be held that same day, lha1 a historical importance, I'm sure I hardly need Somewhere in the distance I heard the rap trip to Colonial Williamsburg was scheduled for mention that the Old Dominion State has given of a gavel and a solemn voice say "You have just Saturday, and that on Sunday the group would us George Washington. Thomas Jefferson. been sentenced to drive nine hours (each way) visit Busch Gardens, then return home. Patrick Henry, James Madison and James behind an opulently appointed motor coach, Upon being advised of the dates on which Mason. (It was George Mason; I just wanted to while everybody else can read, wri1e, relax, the odyssey was to begin and conclude, I con see if you were paying attention.) sleep, play Go, gossip, or otherwise enjoy them- sulted the Mountaineers' schedule. After reassur- 16 :\ncicntTunes selves. I hope you don't mind." sonably hot morning. Fog, which had formed round wooden pencils ( I detest hexagonal I will spare you the excruciating details of after the previous night's monsoon, was slowly shaped pencils. but that's another story), bas the seemingly interminable drive to rising skyward in great shifting sheets as we got kets, candy, hand-blown glass sculptures, black Williamsburg (which began at the crack of mid out of our car in the Colonial Williamsburg maple rolling pins, and wrought iron boot jacks. night), the chorus competition, the endless hours parlong lot. Still, as we paid our admission at the There were also a number ofCooperman arti spent sitting under a broiling sun waiting while Visitor Center. I felt good about the world and cles, such as fifes, ranging from inexpensive the score sheets were tallied, the 1-e-n-g+h-y my place in it.Inside the Visitor Center there black plastic models to cocobolo, grenadilla and awards ceremony (our chorus took first place in were a number of things to see, including a scale ebony models, drum sticks and bass drum mal their division), the return to the hotel, and the model of the restoration. The model clearly lets, music books, snare drum slings, bass drum hilarious late night hijinx of the more "spirited" showed that Duke of Gloucester Street bisected slings, and God only knows what else. I don't youngsters. 1must, however, take a moment to the city neatly along an east-west line. At the mention these items because I wish to provide tell you that an especially vicious thunder storm western end stood The College of William and free advenising for our friends at Colonial roared through the area during the night. Mary, and to the east, approximately a mile Williamsburg or Cooperman, but rather to Honible jagged flashes of lighming and great away, was the Capitol. About midway between emphasize that I was truly working myself into a crashes of thunder accompanied by shrieking these two edifices and north of Duke of lather of anticipation concerning the winds and driven. penetrating curtains of huge Gloucester Street, behind the Courthouse, was Williamsburg Fife & Drum Corps. raindrops lashed the James River peninsula for Market Square. I didn't buy much;just a guide book for hours. Many large trees had branches tom off, The Visitor Center also had a large Gift My Beloved, two dozen round pencils, and a some smaller trees were uprooted, and storm Shop and Book Store. My Beloved. reading my post card. I didn't buy the post card because I drains were glutted. Police cars and fire engines mind, suggested that I break off. browse a bit, wanted to, but because I had once heard that the rushed past the hotel all through the night. then meet her and our small subset of warblers law required travelers 10 mail at least one card. I Amazingly, the electricity did not go off; we (one of whom was our daughter) inside the had also heard that there was no such law, but I were able to ride out the storm popping com, restoration proper. "Look for us on Duke of wanted to be on the safe side. 1immediately drinking Coca-Cola, and watching television. Gloucester Street," she said. "Duke of Gloucester turned the card over, and wrote "I'm having a Saturday finally dawned. and after break Street. O.K." wonderful time in the Eighteenth Century. Wish fast, the chorus members piled into the bus. and ln the Gift Shop and Book Store there you were here. It'd bring back so many old My Beloved and J hopped into our car. for the were all sorts of wonderful items for sale, memories'" I then signed it, addressed it to my drive to Colonial Williamsburg. including Colonial Williamsburg guide books of sister-in-law (The Tannersville Terror). slapped h was an exceedingly humid and unsea- various sizes and prices. games, puzzles, lo\·ely a stamp on the card (J travel prepared). and dropped it into the nearest mailbox. At the Visitor Center, guests may elect to walk to the restoration or they can board buses which deposit them wherever they wish along a route which traces the perimeter of Colonial WiJliarnsburg. I opted for a bus ride and alighted within a stone's throw of the Governor's Palace. I walked pru,t the Governor's Palace, peeked into a few houses and shops bordering on the Palace Green. and sauntered down to Duke of Gloucester Street. The First Michigan Co The Middlesex County Volun Tbe Civil War Fifer is The model in the Visitor Center had not lonial Fife and Drum teers are now famous for push drawing rave reviews from prepared me for my fin;t "live" view of Duke of Corps: Reflections of ing the musical envelope of musicians and his1orians Glouces1er Street. It was as wide as a four lane the Past This. their 1hird fifing and drumming. Mas1er around 1he country. It fea road and stretched far into the distance in each and most recent record ful arrangements and musical tures melodies for singing direction. People strolled along its length as in a ing. reinforces their repu prowess make their recordings or playing. lyrics. history. grand paseo. ta1i on as one of 1his uncomparable. We carry all and Civil War anwork. All country's finest corps. 68 three: Massacl111se11s. The Banks songs are arranged for 1he Thinking that young folks destined to songs on 31 tracks; of Allan Wa1er. and Guardian six-hole fife. $12.95: $2.50 auend an institute of higher learning in the near 66: 12. Tape. $10. CD Angels. Tape $10. CO $15: $3 shipping. future might want to see The College of William $15: $3 shipping. shipping. and Mary. J turned right on Duke of Gloucester Street and set a course for that venerable institu These are j ust a few of more than 150 items available from tion. They weren't there. I caught up with My Beloved and the . RED TIE MUSIC AND BOOKS warblers at the other end of Duke of Gloucester Street, not far from the Capitol. P.O. BOX 31809 With puppy-like enthusiasm, I gave My . Beloved the guide book I'd purchased for her BALTIMORE, MD 21207 and assured her that I had complied with the post card law. Write us today for a free catalog or to order any product. She thanked me for the guide book. but CJJtsl~iea~ ulAuSic ... '3"tme~ess Qua~tty she had a ~rious look on her face."We have a problem." she said."What's wrong?""Well, Mary :\ncicntTunes I 7 says she can't walk any further. We'U need a Potomac had attempted to march along one bank and dodged. l rubbed up blisters on both hands. wheelchair."Mary was a very large teenager. A of the Rappahannock, intending to cross al some My back and legs ached. Moisture flowed out of corpulent person. At that moment, she and two point and strike at Richmond. However, unsea my skin; I was way beyond perspiring. You get other warblers were seated on a shaded bench on sonably warm weather and heavy rain turned the the picture. We all moved along together, slowly, the grass." A wheelchair?" I asked."They've got hitherto frozen ground into a sea of mud. like weeds in the Sargasso Sea. Every now and them at the Visitor Center.""That must be two Wagons bogged down. cannons sank to their then, the warblers found items of interest along miles from here.""No, a mile, at most. You'll muzzles. and teams of mules sank slowly into the the way. On more than one occasion, Mary, see."An imaginary light bulb above my head was ooze. Confederate forces on the other side of the enjoying intennittent bursts of energy, hopped starting to glow."Where do I get it?""I don't river found all of this very amusing and put up like a bird out of the wheelchair and flocked know." she said, thumbing through the guide some taunting signs. "BURNSIDE STUCK IN along with the others to see whatever had caught book I'd just given her, "maybe near the stand THE MUD" said one. The march was abandoned their eyes. where they have the kiddie strollers.""O.K .. " I and Burnside was relieved of his command Eventually we arrived at Market Square. said, "stay right here." shortly thereafter. just in time to see the crowds streaming away Rather than wait for a bus, I hurried off on Like a characLer in a Jack London story from that location. We met another flock of cho foot to the Visitor Center and found the place breaking sled runners loose from the ice, I man rus members, in the care and custody of a chap where wheelchairs were rented. There was only aged to free the wheels. move the wheelchair off eroning couple. (Our son was with thjs group.)! one wheelchair left, folded shut like an aban the gmss and onto Duke of Gloucester Street. recognized one of the young ladies and asked her doned umbrella. Annoyed, I looked the rental and point il in the direction of Market Square. I if she'd seen the entire performance."Oh. hi Mr. clerk right in the eye, plunked my mone} down noted that we now had to mo\'e uphill. My Hean. h was wonderful.""Wbal tunes did they on the counter. and said nothing. beloved and the warblers set off with u~. play?" She was nol a member of the With a sigh, I set out in the midday heal A closed, empty wheelchair is an unhandy Mountaineer... but it was within the realm of pos on my return trip. Eventually, I arri,·ed back at item. An open, occupied, overburdened wheel sibilny that she'd recognize them."l don't know. the bench where Mary, the other warblers, and chair is an awful thing lo maneuver. Stone!> on IL all sounded like Yankee Doodle lo me.""One My Beloved were awaiting my return. They, the street tended to jam the wheels and bring the tune was Yankee Doodle," said her friend help ha\.ing sat in the shade all this time, appeared chair to a jolting stop every hundred feet or so. fully. "and another tune wasn't.""How many reasonably comfonable. I. however. felt and Pedestrians, admiring the buildings, seemed fifers were there?" I asked."You mean those little looked as if I'd just walked through a car wash. oblivious to us. Just as a salmon swimming flutes?""Yes.""I don't know. A lot. I didn'l count "We bought a lemonade for you," My upstream has to avoid boulders and sunken logs. them.""How many snare drummers?'"'Four. I Beloved said.If I had been concerned about any I had to steer through an endless obstacle course think. f'm not sure.""How many bass drum possible adverse effect that might arise as a result of human bodies. mers?""What do you mean?""You said there of dumping a cupful of cold lemonade into my Mary did her best to be helpful. but her were four snare drummers. ""Yes.""How many overheated stomach, J need not have worried. upper body strength lefi much l0 be desired. It bass drummers were there?""What's the differ The ice had melted long before I ever touched seemed that she and l were not going lo leave the encc?'"'You're kidding.""About what?""You the cup. others trailing in our wake. Truth be told, our don't know the difference between a snare drum It was not at all refreshing. Nevenheles\ gening left behind seemed the more likely out- and a bass drum?""Oh, I know, Mr. Hean, the thinking that it might help restore my fluid level come. bass drum is lower. They play it down and electrolyte balance. I chugged it down. A The wheelchair here.""No! That's a snare drum," said our moment or two later, I thought better of it and daughter. "A bass drum is much bigger, and looked around for a water fountain, a well, or a it has a deeper sound, a bass sound.""Oh, brackish pond. No luck. they had two of those. ""Thank you." I Upon checking the guide book, I realized said."But they didn't play them that we were far from Market Square, the loca right.""No?""No. They used two tion at which the Fife & Drum Corps was 10 per sticks.""They're supposed to use two form. I looked at my watch but couldn't tell the sticks. By the way, they're called mal time: humidity had condensed under the crystal. lets.""Why do they need two sticks? All Just at that moment, in the distance. in the gener the bass drummer is supposed to do is keep al direction of the square, I heard a cannon fire. a the beat He only needs one of those fat fuzzy The bench on which Mary sat was sur- bit. stuck a bit, things to do that." rounded by grass. I wheeled the chair over ~ q moved a bit, and At that point, my left hand moved toward and invited Mary to seal herself. As she stuck a bit. I the side pocket of my sweat soaked jeans, hoping lowered herself into the chair, all four pushed, ducked that a rusty tin of Anacin wheels sank about two inches into the nestled among the lint. tissues and loose soggy ground. (\ Jl change. There was none. It was I immediately - ~\r=.-:... _-:- just as well, since I didn't have thought of Ambrose ~-~L any warm lemonade to wash them down E. Burnside's ill ._ with . fated campaign on /. ' P.S. - The next day we visited Busch the Rappahannock l!i. \ Gardens. I didn't get to go on a brewery River in January. 1863. ,,. _.,:, tour. or see the Clydesdales either. ❖ Venturing forth from its - "41.!.l ._ winter quarters, the Army of the ~ ... _, - n, c i.., 811:::.Allen 18 AncicntTunes over twenty visiting corps, a record sixty ven the KG anived to dispel any doubts as to their dors, and a great crowd. It doesn't get any better. presence. Sudbqry Preparation begins a couple of months As if that were not enough, on the sign up earlier (though sometimes later in our case) with sheet each corps is asked for the usual informa 27thAnnual the sending out of invitations and reply cards. As tion as to who and what they are, what they usual, there was a choice of three boxes to check expect to play, and are given space for notes for Muster off: yes. no, and other, along with space for a the announcer. The Buxton crowd from brief explanation. What would you make of this Uxbridge gave their name right enough, are response from the Kentish Guards? apparently leaderless, provided a clear list of Another Great Other: "We will definitely be there unless selections, and offered the following: we are not. Then, of course, we won't be there Notes for the Announcer: Speak slowly. Event but that is not likely as we are going to be there Be articulate. Be chronological. Identify with the by Dan Moylan whether we are or not. If we are not there, then audience. Be direct and to the point. udbury had done nothing to deserve this, you will notice that we are not if you look and Our poor announcer, Russ Kirby! He but what a great weekend it was for our inquire, but that most likely won't be necessary managed all but the last. Smuster! The Friday jam was super by the as we will be there if we are. That is as brief as J The twenty-odd corps that appeared on bonfire, and then what a joy it was to awake to a can make it. "It was signed "Mo", a suspicious stand were more than able for the task of enter ... crisp morning and beautiful sun. There were fact in itself. Authenticity was questioned until taining the large crowd. After the opening cere monies, the Sudbury Ancients led off with two standpieces, "Belleisle" to play with their visit ing alumni, and Strobe's "Reveille" for those members who worked to leam it this past sum Big Crowd Tums Out mer. We all wanted to be able to play this camp duty, which requires great concentration, and For Torchlight Parade were relieved to have completed the perfor by George Yeramian mance without embarrassment. th no rain, snow. fog or extreme cold to dampen interest. thousands of parade-goers The second corps out of the chute was the swamped the parade route for the Annual Torchlight Parade on December 13 in Old Middlesex 4-H Ftfe and Drum, a junior corps WSaybrook, Conn. 10 enjoy the sound and spectacle of 28 life and drum corps, 2 pipe from Concord, Massachusetts celebrating their bands, and one brass band, plus a smattering of tloats and other entries. 25th anniversary in 1997. They gave a good The street was narrowed to absolute minimum width by the press of onlookers, and ii was a account of themselves with a nice selection of cheerfully expressive crowd, smiling, clapping and waving. Many were holding candles and 18th century tunes and finished with a couple of lanterns and calling out Christmas greetings ... a hot time in the old town that night. newer ones. They offered special thanks to their I was pleased to carry a torch along with two other torch bearers leading the Deep River Jrs. fife instructors, Janet Blood, Dave Dooks, and and Tories down the street. especially since their outfits created a sensation ... sensational enough to Steve Taskovics, and drum instructor, Peter win I st place for costumes. Marilyn Malcame majored the Corps. which was fining since she and Sullivan. two other ladies. Nancy Sprigg and Cathy Stephencyk, labored for weeks creating the costumes for The afternoon continued with offerings the kids. great and small, and finished with a performance The boys were dressed as Victorian Santas, wearing hooded capes -some red, some green by His Majesty's 5th Regiment of Foot, who -and realistic looking white beards and moustaches. lt was funny 10 see kids looking like little old often confront the Sudbury Militia, but added men. The girls wore St. Lucia outfits - white robes with flaring, gold-edged sleeves and wreaths fifes and drums to their group this year. The with homemade wooden candles representing halos ... little angels. A well deserved I st prize. musicians are in the 10 to 14 year age group and Deep Rii>er Jrs. certainly make a welcome addition. It was hard and Tories won ly necessary, however, for them to brag that they lsr pri:.efor were one of the main regiments marching out of their costumes - - miniature Boston to Concord on April 19th, 1776. George Whereas we would not deliberately Yeramia11s! offend any of our friends. let it be noted that more than a few people came and complained that one of our invited corps (unnamed here) spent an inordinate amount of time on the stand. This often happens at musters, but all should remember that 5 - IO minutes for each corps is the expected norm no matter how excellent the performance. F-Troop was the largest seen at Sudbury for many a year and then the jam moved from the field to the fire, and the day wound down without incident. ❖ AncicntTunes 19 Charles W. Dickerson corps' trek through a major thunderstonn, yet managing to arrive right on time and continuing to play as dark clouds Put Your Tuesday engulfed them until rain ended the concert pre cisely at 8:30 pm with everyone running for Corr.sOn cover ... the welcoming back of the bright orange clad Portland Fife & Drum Corps. the The Company Night enjoyment of watching the bass drummers from St. Johns passionately play on drums that were twice their size... the shuttle rides between the Website Sobi~ki Club and The Company building the If your Corps would like to be included Concert on The Company website. send a 4 x 6 glossy night the Ancient Mariners and Dickerson per formed ... and who can forget the way the color photo, a brief description of the Corps, Warehouse Point Juniors and the 8th Conn. and a list of Corps members' names and e Series Regiment showed us what it means to be a fami- mail addres.ses (if they want to be listed in me 1y corps. Directory of Fifers & Drummers) to Website We started the season with friendship and Committee, 14 Taft Al'e., Newburgh, NY 12550. camaraderie and along the way gained a true Questions? Call 914-565-84 l 6 or e-mail A Success sense ofcommitment to the Fife & Drum com [email protected] munity. In between. we gave me audiences a Include me following information:Name good idea of what fife & drum is all about, an of Corps: Town/State/Country: Brief description important point, for this year's audience was pri of unit; Contact person; Street or P.O. Box, City. marily made up of non-drum corps people from State. Zip: Phone. Fax, E-mail: Corps Website by Cap Corduan me local communities. We achieved what we set URL (if applicable) IVORYTON. CT out to do -- brought fife & drum to the public. Authorization to create & publish this nother season for the The Concert Series is no longer just on extension information on The Company Website with sif Tuesday Night Concert of the muster but a true educational forum.•!• nature & title of person giving authorization.••• Series is behind us and as with all the concerts, this year's series lef1 us with many wonderful memories. FIFEandD RUM.com We opened the summer with a duel con http ://Fl FE and DRUM.com cert by Totoket and Stony Creek. Totoket is cel ebrating their 30th year and Stony Creek was Online Store I Classifieds I Directory I Calendar I Message Board I Links right there to help in the merriment. The ladies Web Page Hosting and Maintenance left the perfonnance area playing the same tune as the gentlemen as they entered, giving the Online Store crowd a kind of stereo effect. At the end of Stony Creek's perfonnance. the ladies ofTotoket The winter months provide the perfect joined them for a combined perfonnance. The opportunity to read a book, learn new music, or listen to your favorite Corps! concert was a real crowd pleaser and a wonder ful way to open the season. In addition the other services provided Music from: The series featured 10 corps, none of by FIFEandDrum.com, you can now Scott Mitchell and John Benoit, which perfonned the previous year. from as order books, printed music, and fife John Ciaglia, John Moon, Walt and drum recordings directly from our Sweet, and various historical nearby as Essex and as far away as Plymouth. collections. Michigan. The styles ranged from the very tradi web site. We continue to add printed and recorded samples to allow you to tional Moodus Drum & Fife Corps to the Basel Recordings by: preview your selections, online, style Amen-Clique. We had an almost equal before ordering!! 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For more information about becoming group of 22 people who welcome experienced as a Life Member, contact President Roger well as beginning fifers and drummers. Clark or Ancients Fund Chairman Dan For information, contact Alan Nelson, Moylan. 813-360-2677 ore-mail: [email protected]. COMING TO SUNNY NEW CORPS FORMED - FLORIDA? Liberty Fife & Drum in Essex, New York. Aiken's Volunteers FDC, Corps of St. Petersburg, Florida would like lo with approximately 30 members, is named after cordially invite fifers and drummers who are a group of young men from Willsboro and coming to sunny Florida - on vacation or Essex who distinguished themselves at the Battle permanently - to make music and participate of Plattsburgh in I 814. The corpi, was formed in in events with them. late 1997 with encouragement and start-up financing from the Essex Maritime Festival. The Corps was formed in 1995 and Initial interest has been quite strong, with mem participated in parades throughout the area, bership being open to everyone, of all ages, among them: Sl. Petersburg Festival of including even those \\-ho can not yet play an States, Clearwater's Sun & Fun Festivals. instrument or read music. Gasparilla and Tampa, Christmas parades in Classes and practice are being held in the St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, and Dunedin. "Ancient" style of fifing and drumming, based and Gulfport's Fourth of July parades. The on British Anny techniques from the 18th Corps was one of the musical units chosen to Century. The Corps' first scheduled appearance participate in the 1997 First of Amenca will be the ETown Bicentennial Parade. Running Festival, which is to become an For information, contact Bill or local annual event; and the 1997 Flag Day Kenda James, 518-963-7504 or fax them at celebration at the Unites States Pavilion at 518-963-7499.❖ TWONEW LIFE MEMBERS Sal Chiaramonte now associated with of Tire Company - Trustee Mo Schoos of Rhode Island's Kentish Guards and longtime drummer. instructor and judge. Bill Mating. Mo is widely known throughout the A-+CARR Ancient community from many years of active participation in The Company. He is probably ~.TRAVEL best known as a frequent announcer at Musters. and former editor of the Ancient Times, having done a IO year stint at the typewriter. (God bless 'im.1 - ed.) Bill Maling has been active in rudimental drumming since 1945. A student of Bill Reamer's, he played in the Howard C. McCall Your Bermuda Connection A.L. Jr. Drum & Bugle Corps in Philadelphia, and attended New England Muster in the 50's. Offers for 1998 Bill taught several jr. and sr. DB corps in the Celebrity Cruise aboard MN Zenith to Bermuda - Saturday, Oct. 3, 1998 Philadelphia area and judged drums with the 7 day Bennuda cruise from New York Mid-Atlantic Association into the 70's. Perfonn in the Beat Retreat Ceremony with the Bennuda Regiment Band. Upon moving to Ohio in the 80's, Bill became a Board member of the Canton We are arranging a Mini-Muster in Alaska for August 1998. Bluecoats Jr. DBC in 1990 and was their Corps Plan for a visit to Disney World via the new Disney cruise ship Disney Magic Director in 1997. Bill currently plays snare drum August 21 & October 12, 1998 in the Camp Chase Fife & Dnm,s, a re-enact Call or write for infonnation: ment unit based in Columbus, Ohio. that has 225 Main St. both Federal period and Civil War uniform~ and 1018 Main St. Branford, CT 06405 CARR Clinton, CT 06413 repertoire. 860 481-23 I 8 860 669-651 I Life Members are individuals who donate TRAVEL Toll Free 1-800-626-8785 Fax 860 669-1015 :\ncicntTunes 21 was most proud to have had private tutoring by the great Nick Attanasio at his home in Newburgh when he was beginning his Ancient training.Jack was a member of the Monumentals when the corps was made an honorary member of the New York State Fife & Drum Corps Association. He was also present at the 1955 Deep River Muster when his corps received the Longest Distance Award, arri,ing at the Deep Ri,er clubhouse at 6 am after an 8-hour drive from Baltimore.Jack is survived by three sons - John Jr. and his wife Renee and daughter Jennifer. Gary, and Alan.His family and friends are most saddened with the loss of such a good and kindly gentleman and all around great guy. We love you and miss you, Jack. by Gus Malsrrom DRUM Westchester County and became affiliated with Roland J. Perodeau the Mount Kisco Ftre Department Ancienlli as a drum instructor. He was associated with them Roland "Ronnie" Perodeau was one of the Lee Rogers for a period of about IO years. During that time founding members of the Our Lady of Sorrows he also formed an Ancient Corps in the town of FDC in 1928. He remained active in the corps 73 Pound Ridge, N. Y. which was active only a until it disbanded in the I960's. He is survived Snare Dmmmer short while.In the mid-'8(h he and Mary moved by his wife of 57 year... Rosella (Roz.). two sons. Numerous corps to Hackett. Arkansas where he lived the remain three brothers. four grandchildren, and many New York der of his life. drum corps friends. 2, May 1997 by Charlie Riley by Bill LaPorte♦:♦ John D. Malstrom, Sr. 60 Book of Snare Dnunmer Monumental City Ancient FDC Remembrance Baltimore, MD All contributions and listings January 9. 1998 fordeparted friends and relatives should be sent to: 111e Company of Fifers & Roland J. Perodeau Drummers 83 P.O. Box 525 BassDmmmer Ivoryton, CT 06442-0525 Our Lady of Sorrows FDC For more information call Hartford, CT Colleen Stack, (203) 265-0543 February U, 1998 Lee Rogers Lee Rogers lived in the Ridgewood section of 3 Convenient Brooklyn, N.Y. and played snare drum in Troop 29 B.S.A. which later became the Knights of w~ to Contact Columbus. From there he went to the Argonne John D. Malstrom Fife. Drum & Bugle Corps in Hamilton Beach, John D. Malstrom. Sr.A stalwart snare drummer The O»npany: Long Island.Lee served in the U.S. Army during with the Monumental City Ancients in the WWII, and while stationed in South Dakota. met I950's, Jack passed away after a year long battle phone: 860-767-2237 and married Mary Held, to whom he remained with cancer a month before his 61 st married for over fifty years.Following the war. birthday.Along with his brothers Bill (snare) and fax: 860-767-9765 Lee remained inactive in drum corps until the Gus (fife). Jack competed in Standstills and e-mail: mid-70s when he moved to New York's Field Days in New York and Connecticut.He [email protected] by George Yeramian I called picked up these tidbits:California Consolidated his poorol' Marty Sampson Drum Band members Marty, Jack Doyle (ex Tattler's in in Chico, Cal. to Creeker and Life Member of The Company) a sorry tell her how and John O'Neill (ex-Kentish Guard snare state. I lost much I enjoyed drummer) intend to ho~t a "Camp of my black her story on Instruction" on fife and drum for Civil War (with The DRAM in the Field Music somewhere in San Francisco in the Company Fall issue of the spring of '98. Also, Marty and John are making logo!) note book a couple Ancient Times good progress instructing a group of Chico months ago. ln it I had notes ("Reflections On kids (6 drummers and 6 fifers) as field music about the Westbrook Muster A Fin.t Muster") for local re-enactors. Now we're coast to coast and other events. Without and in the ensu for sure! notes I'm adrift in a sea of con ing conversation Sorry for the slim pickin's ... should do fusion, but with intense con beuer next time - I got a new notebook. centration l recall interviewing Another casualty of my lost notes is any some folks at Westbrook: recollection of Jaybird Day except that I there were three members of was one of the honored Jaybird~. I do the West Point "Hellcats" ... remember ha,ing to leave early, about 4:30 one was a woman. a I7-year pm. to get ready to attend my 50th high veteran. (Yeah. and ... I don't school reunion (Bulkley H.S., Hartford, know -- I lost my notes!) Conn.) ... jeez, an old guy like me should be I also interviewed the forgiven for forgetfulness, even with notes. drum major of the Spirit of ❖ America FDC from Orleans. Spirir ofAmerica FDC from Mass. (name lost in note Orleans, Ma.vs. Their 1mifom1s book). When l commented are reproducrions of 1812 U.S. Army uniforms. on their beautiful new uni forms he told me that they were authentic reproductions of U.S. Army circa 1812, designed and made by Earl Battle, the flamboyant drum major of the Middlesex William F. Gallagher County Volunteers. Another interview was with Harold Green, snare drummer par excellence with the Trustee and Counsel to Civil War Troopers and formerly with the West Point Band's Hellcats (retired after 28 The Company of years of service). He was sitting under a tree in the parking lot behind the bank near the muster Fifers & Drummers, Inc. field with his wife Karole and a lady named Mary Farrington as he related this tale:Earlier in the year, in his hometown of Ne\\ Windsor, N.Y., while shopping at a local market, he bumped into a lady, and as she was wringing Gallagher his ear and scolding him for his clumsiness. he recognized her as his 4th grade teacher, a lady Gallagher he admired and respected. To show her what a Calistro success he'd become, he invited her to take in & the Westbrook parade and muster as his guest. N SEL LOR S A T LA W Asked how she liked his drumming, she replied, "I wish you had that much coordina 1377 BOULEVARD tion and rhythm when I kept you after school P.O. 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There was difference between drummer, and Drummer. a reat parade, old and new friends fl.0 Mark LogslWnlst Michigan FDC enjoying good Limes together, and outstanding Eastchester, New York music and entenainment on the Muster field. This was especially so for the Voices & Viell's is a fonun for your Geesthachter Blas Orchester. This group from comments, s11ggestio11s and criticisms ofall Geesthacht. Germany was the guest of the Conn. things A11cie11t. We will continue to i11c/11de your letters when appropriate. Please send Eastchester, New York Rebels of Danbury. Deep Ri\'er was kind enough all material to our Newburgh, N. Y. address. to extend an invitation to their parade and Muster. The German group was the first brass band ever to have the privilege of participating in lks who have read my scratchings in the Ancient Muster. They were most grateful to the Ancient Times know that my Deep River for allowing them this opportunity; it nvolvement with fife & drum began in was an occasion they will never forget. F1963 with the Chippewa FDC and continued Sterling Heights, .Michigan Unfortunately, their stay was a short one, until I%8 when I left to devote myself 10 other being only a week long. with a full and very busy things. I returned in 1993 and have been active agenda. Deep River, of course, was a main high since then. rummer or Drummer?drummer = light of their schedule. They also made trips 10 Not being involved during the years 1968 man or woman, who. upon picking New York City and Niagara Falls. and spent a through 1993 was a mistake. I missed uncounted up a pair of sticks - OR -any two day at Danbury's famous Candlewood Lake. D practices, conversations with friends. parades and sticks, regardless of weight, design or length, The band wished their visit in America muster experiences. I missed the growth of The proceeds to tell the world that they are drum could have been longer. However, they all agreed Company of Fifers & Drummers, The Museum mers.Drummer= man or woman dedicated to it was an experience they will always remember. of Fife & Drum, and the Ancient Times. My wife making sure that the strokes they play- EVERY Peter \Veiss and children knew that I'd once been involved in - stroke they play - is better than the LAST one Conn. Rebels they played. F&D, but they were not exposed to our music This man or woman hru; expended large firsthand. amounts of energy to overcome the stereotype of I have a secret that I would like 10 divulge. what the word drummer conjures up in the music Here and now. All through the years 1968 - 931 world. This man or woman KNOWS how to had a fife in my armoire. It was a heavily 1998 read. KNOWS how to play under a variety of cir chromed O'Connor fife, and from time to time I cumstances, carries themselves in a professional took it out and. in my own inexpen way. tweet Deadlines manner, and KNOWS when to listen. led through the old standards. (I should point out This man or woman allows their playing that I had not been a fifer with Chippewa, but I to speak for itself. He or she plays with their had spent five years listening to and absorbing Spring May 1 hands, and NOT with their ego. the tune~ we all know and love.) My playing Drummers, who also happen to share a wasn't good. Fortunately, nobody heard, for l love of. or a need to play historic music, have the would onJy play when there were no witnesses. Fall August 1 additional responsibility to play for those who no "What is your point?" you ask.My point is longer can. that. sooner or later, I had to come back. For They are the constant reminders that there some folks (and fortunately. I consider myself Winter November 1 once were veterans who, unlike the veteran of one of the chosen) F&D is a wonderful "bug" today, argued, fought, marched and died for an that never leaves the system. The music, the uni idea the likes of which had never been put into forms. the friendships, even the occasional practice. Jefferson's "noble experiment" would unpleasant experiences; they are forever. They Annual Business Meeting never have succeeded. We shoulder that respon become pan of the person.just as surely as the sibility every time we rug a drum and beat tap to. vitamins and minerals we absorb daily. Aoril 18, 1pm WE speak for the dead. WE. and no one else, For those who understand, no explanation The t'ompanyoldg. ,-\JKirntTunes 2 5 Important Notice CALENDAR When your mailing address (co11ti11uedfrom back cover) changes please notify us AUGUST 12 BASEL, SWITZERLAND promptly ... Cullen& Swiss Mariners in coacen. 7: 15 pm. Letzitunn/St. Alban-Tai. Open to public. The Post Office IGnnare Tickets can be obtained from any Swiss does not advise us. Mariner. Contact: Kun Stalder, ++41 +61 Write: Members~p Committee Insurance, 2889588; E-mail: [email protected] P.O. Box 525, lvoryton, CT bank.com. See our homepage at \\ ww.data 06442-0525 comm.ch/swissmariners Inc. AUGUST 14-16 CARMEL, NY 135 Church Street Young Colonials I Ith Annual Muster. CALENDAR IJSfINGS P.O. Box 307 Putnam County Park. Friday Tauoo, parade Deadline for the Summer Calendar is Saturday at 12 noon. Muster follows. May I.Please refer to previous listings Guilford, CT 06437 Camping available. By invitation only. for style and content. Contact: Gus Cuccia, Sr., 1206 Old Route Send to: WILLIAM M. KINNARE, PRESIDENT 22. Dover Plains, NY 12522. 914-877- Scott Greenstreet SHAWN M. KINNARE, VICE PRESIDENT 9543. 84 Crescent Street AUGUST 21-22 WESTBROOK, CT Franklin, MA 02038-1929 OFFICE: 203-453-4829 39th Annual Westbrook Muster. Sponsored Phone: 508-520-7641 HOME: 203-421-4636 by Westbrook Drum Corps. Muster by E-mail: [email protected] invitation onJy. Friday evening tattoo. Saturday parade at 11 am with Muster fol lowing. Camping available. Contact: Dodie •••••••••••••••••••••••• McGrath, 1146 Old Clinton Rd., Westbrook, CT 06498. 860-399-6436. :Have we got a deal for Your Corps '\T,: we've got a real SEPTEMBER 6 WINDSOR, CT • .1.es money Saving, I , Annual Muster sponsored by the Windsor • discounted deaJ for the FDC. By invitation only. On the Green in • members of your corps who Windsor Center. No camping. Parade stan: can receive the Anciem Times 11 am with Muster following. Contact: • and be individual members of I O Individual, U.S. only $15 Family, U.S. only $25 I Fran Dillon, 860-688-2822. • The Company for up to one- 0 O canada, Individual. only $20 SEPTEMBER 5-o t\.lARLBOROUGH, CT • third less than our published 0 International, Individual, only $25 Annual Muster sponsored by Marlborough cost of~ 15.00 each. Here's I I Jr. Ancient FDC. Sunday parade with • how it works- O Life Membership-I would like to learn about ncxible payment schedules for a $ I,000 donation. Muster following. Camping available. • 10 Corps Contact: Rick Crowley, 860-295-0749. Members or I 0 Corps Discounts-I would like to learn more about big I • More savings for IO or more individual membershi!Ysubscriptions. SEPTEMBER 24 SUDBURY, MA • 0 Enroll or :l send lnfonnation to: Annual Muster sponsored by Sudbury • You pay by one check, once a I I Ancient Fyfe & Drum Companie. By invi year • Delivery of each issue • of the Ancient Times to one _N_am_e______I tation only. At Longfellow's Wayside Inn. Crafts Fair, camping available. Contact: • address, $10 per person • I Address Sudbury Ancient F&D Companie, P.O. e Delivery of each issue ofthe Box 93. Sudbury, MA 01776; Addie • Ancient Times to individual addresses, $12 per perso11. I ~ I Keargen. 781-585-1712. ~------• To take advantage of these _St_a t e______Zi~· p____ ~_e I._( ___ I OCTOBER 3 IVORYTON, CT discounts contact: I • Membership Chaim1an Please make check or money order payable to: Jaybird Day. Sponsored by The Company The Company of Fifers & Drummers, Inc.and mail I at Headquarters/Museum. 62 N. Main St. e Joe Culhane to: Contact: David Hooghkirk, 860-526-9944; • 2915 Barkley Ave. The Company of Fifers & Drummers, Inc. Museum, 860-767-2237. Bronx, NY 10465 a~--~, P.O. Box 525, Ivoryton, CT 06442-0525 .J e (718) 823-5071 • ---- CALENDARAPRIL1998-0CT1998 APRIL 4 ALBANY, NY with Muster following. Town Hall Annex JULY 19 IVORYTON, CT 4th Annual No Foolin' Jam Session. Hosted Park & Recreation Area. Muster camping Special lnfonnational Meeting. The by Adamsville Ancients at Hibernian available at adjacent Fire Dept. grounds. Company HeadquartenJMuseum. 62 N. Center. 91 Quail St. 1-6 pm. Hotels within I mile of muster site. Contact: Main St. Meeting start: 12 noon. Meet The Complimentary beverages and buffet pro 8th Conn. Regt.. P.O. Box 866, Warehouse Company's officers and committee chairper vided. Come help us celebrate our 10th Point, CT 06088-0866. Stephen & Robin sons. Refreshments available. Contact: Anniversary! All are invited. Directions and Niemitz, 860-745-0765. E-mail: Sandra Bidwell, 860-742-923S: Museum, infonnation available upon request. Contact: [email protected]. Scott 860-767-2237. Greenstreet, S08-520-7641. E-mail: Jim Willey. Adamsville Ancients FDC, P.O. JULY 25 COLCHESTER, CT [email protected]. Visit the Box 521. Delmar, NY 12054-0521. 518- Annual Muster. Co-sponsored by Conn. 439-8727. National Muster Website at Valley Field Music and Colchester pages.prodigy.com/fife_drum_muster APRIL 18 IVORYTON, CT Historical Scx:iety. Open Muster. Short Annual Meeting. The Company of Fifers & JUNE 27 NAPLES, ME parade starting at 12 noon with Muster fol Drummers. Inc. Headquarters/Museum. 62 2nd Annual Bray•~ Bre\\ Pub Fife & Drum lowing on Colchester Green. Free admission N. Main St Start: I:00 pm. Jollification fol Jam. Hosted by Sean Egan and Master to Craft Show for Muster participants. lows. Contact: Roger Clark, 860-399-6665: Brewer Mike Bray. 1-6 pm. Free waterfront Contact: Dave Pear, 860-267-2151; Rita Sandra Bidwell, 860-742-9235; Museum, camping available. Bray's Bew Pub. Route Clark. 860-267-2640. 302. Contact: Sean Egan, Rt 2 - Box 6038, 860-767-2237. JULY 26-27 COVENTRY, CT Bridgeton. ME 04009. 207-647-8978. APRIL 25-26 MADISON, CT 12th Annual Encampment Weekend. 7th Annual Living Histol)' Encampment & Sponsored by Nathan Hale Fifes & Drums. Civil War Reenaconeol. Sponsored by 5th JULY 7 fVORYTON, CT By invitation only. Nathan Hale Homestead. Alabama Field Music. Hammonru.set Tenth Annual Summer Concert Series at South St. Parade Sunday at I pm with Beach State Park. By invitation only. The Company Headquarters/Museum. 62 muster following. CraftS demonstration. Infant!)', anilleiy, cavaliy, civilian camp, North Main St. 7:30-8:30 pm. Two or more skirmish. Contact: Nathan Hale Fifes & period settlers, field music. playing of the Ancient FDC presenting music concert~ Drums, P.O. Box 1776. Covent!)'. CT Camp Duties. Rain or shine. Contact: evel) Tuesday evening through August 18. 06238: Frank Banks. 860-646- 12S4. Rhonda Forristal. 124 Hemlock Dr .. Deep Contact: Cap Corduan, 3190 Skinner Mill Rd., Apt. 3-4. Augusta, GA 30909. 706- River, CT06417. 860-526-5086. AUGUST 8-9 WATERBURY, VT 667-6275. Hanaford's Volunteers Annual Muster. MAY 16 MILLBROOK, NY JULY 17-18 DEEP RIVER, CT Friday evening Tanoo. Saturday parade Fusileers Muster. Start: 2 pm. Torchlight Deep River Ancient Muster. Largest Fife & with Muster following. Camping available. parade at dusk. Camping available Fri· Sun. Drum Muster in the world. Open Muster. Though the fonnat will still emphasize fif. Contact: Jim McMorris, 914-635-1183. Friday evening Tauoo at 7 pm on Devin ing and drumming. we will also have some Field. Saturday parade at 12 noon with bagpipers. old-lime fiddlers, re-enactors and l\'IAY 16-17 ST. CHARLES, MO Muster following. Camping from 10 am craftspeople to incorporate some of the Lewis & Clark Heritage Days Muster. Friday to 12 noon Sunday. Contact: Deep aspects of the Midwestern rendezvous. Hosted by Lewis & Clark FDC. Frontier River Muster. Inc .. P.O. Box 13S. Deep Contact: Hanaford's Vol. FDC, P.O. Box Park. Muster, parade, jam session. massed River, CT 06417; Patty Unan, 860-526- 90. Jericho. VT 0546S: Jean Mendel. 802- bands. The largest Fife & Drum Muster S51S. Visit our website at www.mox 899--4379. west of the Mississippi River! Meals pro iecomp.com/dram vided along with a small stipend. Primitive camping available. Contact: Bill Brecht. 80S Longview Dr.. St. Charles, MO 6330 l. 314- Nonprofit Organization 723-79 l 5; e-mail: [email protected] Ancienillmes U.S. Postage 14 Taft Avenue PAID MAY 30 GROTON, CT Newburgh, NY 12550 Walden, NY Nutmeg Volunteers 50th Anniversary Pennit No. 21 Muster. Open Muster. Contact Terrie ll,l,,,l,,l,,,ll,,,ll,,l,l.. ,11,,ll,1111,,I,1,,,,lll,,l,,,l,II Lamb. 860-742-9235 E-mail: John Doy.Le~ Jr. [email protected] 418 Flooj Ave s~n Francisco CA 94112-1335 JUNE 19-21 WAREHOUSE POINT, CT 1998 National Muster. Sponsored by the 8th Conn. Reg1. Fifes & Drums and Warehouse Point Jr. Fifes & Drums. Friday evening Tattoo at 7 pm. Saturday parade at 11 am DATED MATERIAL