Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes and Drums have
now made the fife scores to all of their Christmas music available electronically
on a piece-by-piece basis for a low price ($5). Please feel free to
check it out - you can get a score to The Holly and the Ivy for free
- and make some lovely holiday music with your friends. The scores are
divided by fife score or flute score if you have a flute choir. The
CD also makes an excellent gift. http://www.mcvfifesanddrums.org/music-scores.html
Alvina Riley, wife of the late Charlie Riley, has
died at age 84 (10-13-2007). Alvina started fifing as a youth at Redeemer
Lutheran in Glendale, NY. Later, she became the first female member
of the legendary Charles T Kirk drum corps in Brooklyn, and a fife instructor
for the Good Shepherd Lutheran F&D corps on Long Island.
(posted 10-14-2007)
Future Company Meetings (posted
7/23/2007)
It was decided at the Executive Board meeting held July 22,2007 to
return to the old meeting format. The Executive Board will meet at
11am on Sept. 15,2007. The General Meeting will be Opened at 1:30PM.
There will be a jam session following the wrap up of the General Meeting.
So please bring your fifes and drums with you.
Please help spread the news. Tell anyone you know that might be interested.
Sunday Concert - July 22,2007
The Plymouth Fife and Drum corps is playing a concert at noon on
Sunday July 22 at the Museum. The Company of Fifers and Drummers would
like to invite everyone to come and see the show before they leave
town after the DRAM weekend. The Executive Board will be holding a
short meeting at 1pm.
The Plymouth Fife and Drum Corps is a junior corps consisting of young
men and women ranging in age from 12 to 18. The corps has a long history
in the Plymouth, Michigan area where it was founded in November 1971,
the first fife and drum corps in the Midwest.
The uniform of the original Plymouth Fife and Drum Corps was a replica
of uniforms worn by sailors in the War of 1812. The current uniform
is a replica of George Washington’s personal lifeguard of the
era 1776-1783. It is made of wool and weighs 10 pounds. The music
played by the corps spans the 17th to 20th centuries with an emphasis
on traditional fife and drum melodies from the Revolutionary War.
Unique to the corps are medleys containing three and four part harmonies
and traditional tunes presented in contemporary settings.
General Company Newsflash
It has been reported that there is a mistake in Volume IV on page 27
of the new Company Music Book. The arrangement of the piece was credited
to Colonial Musketeers Music Master Kate Bolcar when in fact it was
arranged by the late Mike Cupalo. She wanted to make sure that this
was corrected for the record. (7-4-2007)
Donald G. Young (1927 - 2007)
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of another drum corps
friend. Donald G. Young, 80, of Deep River, passed away June 14, 2007.
He was born April 30, 1927, in New York City. He is the son of the late
Malcolm and Gladys (Clark) Young.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Barbara (Kelsey) Young,
and children: Margaret "Maggie" Young of Deep River, Connie
Steinel of Maryland and Clark Young, married to the former Dawne (Jacobson)
of Clinton. Donald is also survived by grandchildren: Christina and
Phoebe Young.
The Swan Funeral Home of Deep River will be handling the private service.
Don was a tireless worker at the museum building where he served as
one of the building managers in the 1980's when the building was being
refurbished and rebuilt. Although Don was not a musician, his son Clark
plays the snare drum and Maggie is a bass drummer. His quiet presence
will be missed. Barbara and family have requested that donations can
be made to The Company of Fifers and Drummers or to the Deep River Ambulance
Association. (Posted 6-24-07)
Loran St. Denis passed away on June 2, 2007. He was
the former major of the Plainville Fife and Drum Corps and Drum Major
Emeritus of the Stony Creek Fife & Drum Corps. His wake is Sunday,
June 10, 2007 at O'Brien Funeral Home in Forestville, CT from 1-3 and
5-8PM. Also, his service is Monday June 11, 2007 at 10 AM St. Matthew
Church in Forestville as well.
(Posted 6-6-07)
The Company of Fifers and Drummers, Inc.
Proudly Presents
Skip Healy and Friends in Concert
Friday, June 8, 2007 7PM The price for admission is $10 per person
Skip Healy and friends will perform a Benefit Concert for the Juniors
Fife and Drum Camp at the Museum of Fife and Drum, 62 North Main Street,
Ivoryton, Connecticut. Coffee and gourmet desserts available. He is
widely regarded as one of America's finest fife and wooden flute players.
According to his website, Skip's concerts throughout North America
and Europe and have left audiences spellbound, and his playing style,
at once traditional and contemporary, breathes new life into a wide
repertoire of tunes.
Skip has been playing fife since the age of eight. He is also a successful
competitior, winning both Connecticut State and Northeastern States
Championships for solo fife playing. Skip is not a frequest lecturer
at universities. In 1989, he was given the honor of "Master Musician
for the State of Rhode Island".
Skip Healy is a composer, arranger, and studio musician. He has
generously donated his time for this benefit concert. The Company
of Fifers and Drummers is running a Fife & Drum Camp this summer.
It will be held at the Incarnation Camp in Ivoryton. This camp is
offered each year to ensure that the quality and scope of fifing and
drumming continues to imporve, expand and prosper. This is accomplished
through the use of instructional workshops, which provide junior drum
corps members with the tools needed to increase their knowledge in
various aspects of fifing and drumming. All workshops are conducted
in a friendly, open, and professional manner to provide a positive
experience for all. The Camp will be from July 17-July 20, 2007.
Camp Donations
The camp will gladly accept monetary donations in any amount to help
defray the cost of this event. Your donations are tax deductible.
Checks should be made payable to:
The Company of Fifers and Drummers Juniors Camp
C/O Cap Corduan, Camp Director
748 Westminster Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Any questions- call President Sylvia Hooghkirk, 860-227-8633
2007 Election Results (posted
4-23-2007)
The Company held its bi-annual elections on Saturday,
April 21, 2007 at headquarters in Ivoryton, CT. Please feel free to
contact any of these volunteers to find out how you can help.
Trustees
Buzz Allen
Bill Gallagher
Dave Hooghkirk
Dan Moylan
Ed Olsen
Mo Schoos
Lee Zuidema
Adminstrative Officers
President: Sylvia Hooghkirk
1st Vice President: Frank Chasney
2nd Vice President: Bill Bouregy
Secretary: Jim Shea
Treasurer: Jack Doyle
Executive Officers
Kevin Brown
Bob Castillo
Rick Corbett
Cap Corduan
Mark Logsdon
Neil O'Brien
Richard Pascoe
Stan Paul
Walter Rynkiewicz
Marty Sampson
Committee Chairs
Ancient Times: Dan Moylan
Book of Remembrance: Sylvia Hooghkirk
Company Store: Sandy Bidwell
Concerts: Jim Shea
Endowment Fundl: Bill Bouregy
Good and Welfare: Sylvia Hooghkirk
Grants: Bill Maling
House: Kevin Brown and Neil O'Brien
Juniors: Cap Corduan
Membership: Bob Castillo
Museum: Ed Olsen
Music: Dom Cuccia
Website: Chuck Riley
St. Benedict's Fife & Drum Corps.
is celebrating its 75th Anniversary with a Reunion to be held on Saturday,
June 2, 2007. For more information, view
The Company Calendar.
Drum Corps Gigs Webpage (posted
3-3-2007)
In the spirit of helping both parade organizers and our member corps
who are looking for gigs, we have added a new Drum
Corps Gigs webpage to our website. All correspondence regarding
performances should be directed to The Company of Fifers and Drummers
at CompanyHQ@companyoffifeanddrum.org.
You Are Invited To
The
Connecticut Valley Field Music
CD Release Party! (posted 12-17-2006)
WHAT: Help CVFM members celebrate the completion and release of our
first CD. CVFM will entertain the audience with a casual performance
of our favorite music from the CD.
WHEN: New Year’s Day! Monday January 1, 2007
1:00 – 5:00p.m.
WHERE: Scout Hall 28 Abbe Road East Windsor, CT
WHO: The invitation is open to all who might be interested. Please
do extend the invitation to your friends and family!
WHAT TO BRING: Bring your love of fife and drum music and an empty
stomach as CVFM members will provide a delicious lunch/dinner.
DIRECTIONS: From I-91, take Exit 44 (US-5 South/E. Windsor) and follow
Prospect Hill Road/South Main Street/US Route 5 south for 2.7 miles.
Turn left onto Abbe Road, and follow that for 0.2 miles. It is #28
on the right.
RSVP: NO RSVP IS NECESSARY. If you have questions, please contact
Jim Clark (jimclark@fifeanddrum.net or 860-346-3232) or Heather Carroll
(redford1@comcast.net or 860-217-0990)
Florida Ancient Muster (FLAM) - 2007
(posted 11-1-2006)
Due to St Patrick's Day parade conflicts, the 2007 FLAM has been
rescheduled to MARCH 2,3,4, 2007. Please see attached
flyer for more information.
Old Guard Vacancy (posted
on 10-28-2006)
The United States Army's Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, Official
Ceremonial Unit and Escort to the President of the United States,
is currently accepting packets for a Fife Instrumentalist Vacancy.
Please visit our website for more information about the the packet
requirements. Packets are due by November 8, 2006.
contact: Master Sergeant William White
phone: (703) 696-3127
http://www.army.mil/fifeanddrum/fife.html
United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
2006 Juniors' Fife and Drum Workshop
The United States Army's Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, Official
Ceremonial Unit and Escort to the President of the United States,
is pleased to announce their second Juniors' Fife and Drum Workshop!
This year's workshop will take place on October 7 & 8, 2006 on
historic Fort Myer, Virginia.
The Juniors' Workshop is open to junior fife and drum musicians between
the ages of 10 and 20, their parents and instructors. Sessions will
include topics on performance, musicality, marching, health, and much,
much more! Get ready for a fun filled learning experience!
Please visit our website for more information about the workshop
and to register. Seating is limited so don't wait too long! We look
forward to seeing you at this year's event!
contact: SFC Richard Ruddle
phone: (703) 696-9593
http://www.army.mil/fifeanddrum/workshop06.html
The Company Welcomes Two New Member Corps
(2/18/2006)
Voted into membership on Saturday, February 18, 2006
- The Grand Republic Fife & Drum Corps
- Gus's Gang
New Format & Time for The Company
Business Meetings
(February 15, 2006)
To the Trustees, Administrative Committee, Executive
Committee, and the general membership of The Company:
Inasmuch as:
- the General Meetings of The Company are very much a
rehash of the Executive Committee meetings
- more time is needed for subsequent jam sessions
It has been decreed -- by executive fiat -- that we will,
in essence, combine the Executive Committee and General
Meetings.
The Meetings will commence at 1100, in the upstairs hall
of the Museum, with the necessary formalities, and
hopefully be ended by 1300. Whenever votes need to be
taken, there will be clear delineation between those of
the Executive Committee and the General Membership.
When all business has been completed, the meetings will be
formally closed.
In this way, time will be saved, the general membership
will be better served, and there will be more time to
enjoy the jollification.
Go to the Company Calendar for more information.
Music Archives
(September 21, 2005)
Marty Sampson of the California Consolidated Drum Band, spent the
entire week after the Deep River Muster working dawn to dusk in the
Archives to prepare an index of all the music in The Company Music
Library, something long desired. Patsy Cooperman Ellis lent her support
and expertise in setting up the database and establishing the desired
data fields. Our trusty Membership Chair Bob Castillo configured the
data entry computer with the necessary software to enable the process.
The listing
is now available here for all who are interested in researching
the music on file in The Company Archives. A special thank you to
Marty as well as to Patsy and Bob.
Roy Watrous Is Back!
(July 16, 2005)
On July 16, 2005 at the Deep Diver Ancient Muster, Roy Watrous made
a
surprise appearance on the stand with the Ancient Mariners, much to
the
delight of everyone present.
Announcement from The Old
Guard Fife and Drum Corps
(May 18, 2005)
The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps announces an immediate Fife Vacancy.
For more information, please go to The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
web site at
http://www.army.mil/fifeanddrum
The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps announces that it will host The
Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps Juniors' Workshop. The Old Guard Fife
& Drum Corps Juniors' Workshop will be held on Oct. 8 & 9,
2005, on Historic Ft. Myer, Virginia. The Workshop is free and open
to all junior fifers, drummers and buglers. Reservations are required
for this event and seating will be limited. For more information,
please go to The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps web site at http://www.army.mil/fifeanddrum
MSG JIM COFFEY
Public Affairs & Information Management
The Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps
703-696-9593 (office)
703-696-1210 (fax)
coffeyj@fmmc.army.mil
http://www.army.mil/fifeanddrum
40th Anniverary of The Company
The Company of Fifers and Drummers will field a composite corps on
the stand at the Westbrook Muster (Saturday, August 27, 2005) to celebrate
our 40th anniversary. We would like to get one individual (fifer,
drummer or color guard) from each member corps of The Company to do
a mass music selection. Participants MUST be in their corps' uniform.
For more information please contact Cap Corduan.
The Company Election Is Complete
(April 16, 2005)
Voted into office on April 16, 2005 are:
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
Joe Mooney (president)
Frank Chasney (1st VP)
Bill Bouregy (2nd VP, company counsel)
Scott Greenstreet (secretary)
Jack Doyle (treasurer)
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Kevin Brown
Bob Castillo
Rick Corbett
Cap Corduan
Mark Logsdon
Neil O'Brien
Stan Paul
Chuck Riley
Marty Sampson
Jim Shea
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Bill Bouregy (endowment fund)
Bob Castillo (membership)
Dominick Cuccia (music)
Sylvia Hooghkirk (memory book)
Judie Kelly (good and welfare)
Dan Moylan (ancients fund)
Neil O'Brien (house)
Ed Olsen (archives)
Chuck Riley (website)
Pam Sokolosky (concerts)
The Company Welcomes Five New Member Corps
(12/12/2004)
Voted into membership on Saturday, November 20, 2004
- 97 Regimental Field Music from St. Petersburg, Florida
- American Spirit Fife & Drum from St. Petersburg, Florida
- Colchester Continental Fife & Drum Corps, Colchester, CT
- Milford Fife & Drum of Amherst, New Hampshire
- Stow Minuteman Company, Fifes & Drums of Stow, Mass
John McDonagh Hospitalized With Broken Hip
(11/9/04)
John McDonagh, founder and leader of The New York Regimentals, has
been hospitalized after breaking his hip. Cards and get well wishes
can be sent to him at 235 Lestertown Rd., Apt. G-2, Groton, CT 06340-2847.
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