Ensemble Musicians

What is an Ensemble Musician?

Ensemble musicians are more experienced, more mature musicians who want an intense musical challenge during camp. To become an Ensemble musician, a camper needs to audition. In addition to playing the Placement Assessment piece, those wishing to be ensemble musicians must play the Ensemble Audition piece. Those chosen for the Ensemble musician program will perform the Ensemble piece at the Deep River Ancient Muster Tattoo on Friday night.

Readiness

Ensemble musicians should:

Be able to sight read the ensemble music, and all audition music, without help.
Be able to play all the music independently.
Be able to stay focused for long periods of time as a productive member of the group.
Be able to accept constructive criticism about their playing.
Have excellent time-management skills and will submit their audition videos earlier than the deadline.
Be able to help others.

The Company of Fifers & Drummers is a non-profit organization formed in 1965 to perpetuate the historical significance and folk traditions of fife and drum music, and to foster the spirit of fellowship among fifers and drummers everywhere.

Diversity and Camp

At Junior Camp, we feel strongly that everyone has a place in the fife and drum world. All children and volunteers deserve to be welcome, safe, and supported.

The Junior Fife & Drum Camp embraces the principles of diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging. We welcome all children and volunteers regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, biological sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, political beliefs, geographic or cultural background, or socioeconomic status.

At Camp, we have a zero tolerance policy for bullying and harassment.

Our differences make us stronger and better.