Ancient Times Committee
The purpose of the Ancient Times Committee is to:
- prepare the publication in a timely manner
- report on the activities of The Company and its members
- present activities from around the world, both past and present,
which enrich the readers' understanding of the world of fife and drum
- make the Ancient Times a publication that is a credit to The Company
and of broad interest to a wide variety of readers
Contact: AncientTimes@companyoffifeanddrum.org
Archives Committee
The Archives, including the associated Music Library, store and preserve
instruments, music, uniforms, photos, articles, and numerous other materials
pertaining to the world of fife and drum. They serve as a resource for
members and scholars interested in the history of military and social
fife and drum music in America.
Contact: CompanyHQ@companyoffifeanddrum.org
Big E Committee
The Big E Committee aims to publicize The Company of Fifers & Drummers
to the many visitors to the Eastern States Exposition (Big E) in West
Springfield, Mass. in September. The Big E is the fifth largest fair
and exhibition in the United States.
Contact: CompanyHQ@companyoffifeanddrum.org
The Company Store Committee
The Company Store serves the member corps, individual members, and
the interested public by offering for sale drum corps related items,
including books, tapes, CDs and clothing bearing The Company logo.
Contact: CompanyStore@companyoffifeanddrum.org
Concerts/Workshops Committee
The goals of the Summer Concerts are twofold:
- to educate and entertain the general public
- to provide a performance venue for the member corps of The Company
Contact: CompanyHQ@companyoffifeanddrum.org
Endowment Fund Committee
The mission of the fund is to be a continuing resource to fund programs
consistent with the charitable purposes of The Company. Priority will
be given to programs designed to maximize keeping the Museum open and
attracting attendance by the general public.
Contact: CompanyHQ@companyoffifeanddrum.org
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee oversees the monetary assest of The Company,
tending to the day-to-day bank deposits, investments, and bill paying,
as well as keeping financial records and filing income tax returns.
Contact: Treasurer@companyoffifeanddrum.org
Good and Welfare Committee
The Good and Welfare Committee is the "public relations"
arm of The Company of Fifers & Drummers. It exists to let people
know The Company if thinking of them, and to thank or congratulate people
for deed well done.
Contact: GoodandWelfare@companyoffifeanddrum.org
House Committee
The House Committee is responsible for the care and maintenance of
our building and grounds in Ivoryton. The building houses our Museum,
Archives, Office and Club Room. The grounds are used for our Summer
Concert Series as well as Jaybird Day.
Contact: nobrien01@snet.net
Jaybird Committee
Many Company members consider Jaybird Day to be The Company's premier
event, for on this day we honor those whose efforts have made the world
of drum corps possible. it is always the first Saturday in October.
Contact: CompanyHQ@companyoffifeanddrum.org
Junior Activities Committee
The purpose of the Junior Activities Committee is to recognize, through
various programs and activities, the importance of junior corps and
the integral part they play within The Company.
Contact: CompanyHQ@companyoffifeanddrum.org
Membership Committee
The membership IS The Company. This committee is responsible for processing
applications for membership, communicating with applicants, sending
out billings at appropriate dates, maintaining an accurate database
of information for both corps and individuals, and forwarding any funds
received to the Treasurer for deposit. The committee generate the mailing
list for the Ancient Times and is constantly seeking better ways to
encourage new memberships.
Contact: membership@companyoffifeanddrum.org
Museum Committee
Maintaining the museum so that it can be open to the public on a regular
basis fulfills one of the requirements for our non-profit incorporation,
allows The Company to apply for grants, and serves as a source of income
for the operation of The Company.
Contact: CompanyHQ@companyoffifeanddrum.org
Music Committee
The Music Committee aims to document and perpetuate Ancient fifing
and drumming by publishing music books and recordings, holding music
exhibitions and clinics, and contributing to various music publications.
Contact: MusicCommittee@companyoffifeanddrum.org
Music Library Committee
The purpose of the Music Library Committee is:
- to organize the Music Library collection in accordance with the
Plan of Organization of the Library and Archives of The Company of
Fifers & Drummers and to maintain accurate records of each accession.
- to expand the collection to include representative, rare and/or
important examples of historical, traditional and/or contemporary
music through donations and purchases.
- to assist and advise, upon request, the committees and members of
The Company as well as the general public in matters pertaining to
the historical and/or traditional significance of fife and drum music.
- to participate in non-Company sponsored projects that support the
Music Library and The Company.
Contact: MusicLibrarian@companyoffifeanddrum.org
Muster Aid Committee
The purpose of the Muster Aid Committee is to provide assistance and
advice to member corps who wish to organize and host a muster. Although
the committee does not assign muster dates, it maintains a calendar
of events for the purpose of avoiding scheduling conflicts where possible.
Each year, the committee also evaluates requests from member corps who
express in interest in hosting the National Muster. Based upon requests
received, the committee then makes its recommendation to the Executive
Board.
Contact: joandlee@erols.com
Website Committee
The Website Committee was formed in April, 1997 to develop and maintain
a website to give The Company worldwide exposure and credibility, make
The Company's resources more readily available to its members, and help
the members develop their own Internet presence.
Contact: webcommittee@companyoffifeanddrum.org
