News

2020 Concert Series Canceled

Details: Published: June 01 2020 June 01 2020

Due to the current situation with the COVID-19 virus, the restrictions that are in place at local and state levels continue to change rapidly. Across the State of Connecticut many precautions have been put in place to help manage the spread of the Virus and protect citizens. While we have been following the reopening plans diligently, we feel the timing of the concert series does not align with the reopening plans, and have decided to cancel our 2020 concert series.

2020 DRAM Canceled

Details: Published: May 31 2020 May 31 2020

Due to the current situation with COVID-19, restrictions are in place at local and state levels and they are changing and evolving rapidly. Across the State of Connecticut many precautions have been taking place regarding the health crisis around COVID-19. Under that purview, the Deep River Ancient Muster Committee, along with local Deep River area officials and state officials have made the determination to forego the muster for 2020.

Roger Franz

Details: Published: April 29 2020 April 29 2020

Roger Franz has started his last journey. Well protected and looked after, he was allowed to fall asleep gently with his loved ones after a short illness.

Beverly Napieracz

Details: Published: April 22 2020 April 22 2020

Beverly A. Napieracz, 77, of New Britain CT and longtime resident of Beverly MA passed away peacefully on April 17, 2020 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was a Life Member of The Company of Fifers & Drummers.

Guide for Remote Collaboration

Details: Published: March 31 2020 March 31 2020

With Social Distancing becoming public policy for the foreseeable future we need effective mechanisms to bring our fife and drum corps together socially, facilitate the advancement of their musical goals, retain skills, and to provide positive activities for adults and kids without the ability to physically gather. The Company of Fifers & Drummers is able to offer a Guide to Remote Collaboration, which was the product of numerous community leaders who were seeking solutions for their groups and is offered to the community at large.

George P. Carroll

Details: Published: March 17 2020 March 17 2020

In March of 2020 the fife and drum community lost George Carroll, arguably the most significant individual contributor to have shaped fife and drum in America today.

Charles W. Dickerson Exhibit

Details: Published: March 14 2020 March 14 2020

Company of Fifers & Drummers founding member The Charles W. Dickerson Fife, Drum, and Bugle Corps was recently honored with an exhibit reception at the New Rochelle Public Library in New Rochelle, New York.

Bill Rotella

Details: Published: March 11 2020 March 11 2020

Mr. William B. Rotella, Jr, 82, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on March 10, 2020 at Wolcott View Manor. He was the loving husband of Madeline G. (Geloso) Rotella.

Charles W. Dickerson Exhibit Reception

Details: Published: February 09 2020 February 09 2020

The Company of Fifers & Drummers would like to inform you that from February 1-February 28, the New Rochelle (NY) Public Library is presenting an exhibit on the historic Charles W. Dickerson Fife, Drum & Bugle Corps. The Company Archives Committee was pleased to provide research support for the project. A reception will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2020, from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm.

Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps Reunion Announced

Details: Published: February 04 2020 February 04 2020

To all current and former members of The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, “Fall In”!

The Old Guard will be having a reunion of all current and former Fife and Drum Corps members July 31st through August 2nd, 2020 at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel in Arlington Virginia.

John Benoit Music Books Available

Details: Published: January 23 2020 January 23 2020

The Company of Fifers & Drummers is honored to have the following music, written and arranged by John Benoit, available for purchase. This music represents the life’s work of John Benoit, and all proceeds from the sale of these books are being donated to The Company.

Alan D. Cavallo

Details: Published: January 16 2020 January 16 2020

Alan D. Cavallo, 53 of Brookfield CT, passed away on Tuesday January 14, 2020. He was the husband of Catherine (Cuccia) Cavallo.

2nd Annual Juniors Jollification

Details: Published: December 02 2019 December 02 2019

The Company of Fifers & Drummers would like to invite you and your Corps to the second annual Juniors Jollification at the Company of Fifers & Drummers Museum immediately following the Old Saybrook Torchlight Parade on December 14th.

Jim Shea

Details: Published: November 07 2019 November 07 2019

James Richard Shea Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the loving husband of Marlene (Stokes) Shea for 27 years.

Salvatore Chiaramonte

Details: Published: November 02 2019 November 02 2019

Salvatore William Chiaramonte, age 89, a longtime resident of Clinton passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019 at his home with his beloved wife Ruth (Kohm) Chiaramonte by his side.

Eric Perrilloux Recordings Now Available

Details: Published: September 17 2019 September 17 2019

The Company of Fifers & Drummers is proud to announce the release of a significant body of work related to drumming legend Eric Perrilloux.