News

Alan D. Cavallo

Details: Published: 16 January 2020 16 January 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: 02 December 2019 02 December 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: 07 November 2019 07 November 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: 02 November 2019 02 November 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: 17 September 2019 17 September 2019

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

Perrilloux Family Visit

Details: Published: 07 September 2019 07 September 2019

On July 29, 2019, the Museum of Fife & Drum hosted a private tour for the family of legendary drummer, instructor, and arranger Eric Perrilloux. Tricia McCall and Susan Dolce, daughters of Mr. Perrilloux, and their families were met by board members Kyle Forsthoff and Scott Mitchell.

Robert Cormier

Details: Published: 04 August 2019 04 August 2019

Robert "Bobby" Cormier, 55, of Springfield, MA, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep from natural causes at home on July 26, 2019.

Ronald Chambers

Details: Published: 04 August 2019 04 August 2019

Ronald George Chambers, 88, of Higganum, husband of the late Janice (Ford) Chambers, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Middlesex Hospital.

David W. Maynard III

Details: Published: 09 July 2019 09 July 2019

David W. Maynard III, of Westbrook, passed away one month before his 89th birthday, July 5th, surrounded by his loving family after a valiant fight with COPD.

Ralph G. Sweet, Jr.

Details: Published: 22 June 2019 22 June 2019

Ralph G. Sweet, Jr., 90, longtime resident of Enfield, husband of Carol (Dunbar) Greenfield, entered into Eternal Rest on Thursday, June 20, 2019, in the comfort of his home.

Carl Balestracci, Jr.

Details: Published: 06 June 2019 06 June 2019

Carl A. Balestracci, Jr., age 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 3, 2019, after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Linda Lascola Balestracci for over thirty years. Carl was born in New Haven, CT, on August 6, 1940, to the late Carlo Balestracci and Edith Perna Balestracci.

2019-2020 Leadership

Details: Published: 20 April 2019 20 April 2019

On Saturday April 20 The Company of Fifers & Drummers completed its biennial process to elect a Board of Directors with a final vote tally and turnover ceremony at the quarterly meeting.

Bill Stewart

Details: Published: 14 April 2019 14 April 2019

William A. Stewart, Sr., 86, of Mt. Kisco, New York passed away on April 11th, 2019.

Board of Director Elections, 2019-2021 Term

Details: Published: 14 April 2019 14 April 2019

It is time again for member corps to vote Company of Fifers & Drummers Board of Directors.

Sea Chantey Concert - April 27

Details: Published: 05 April 2019 05 April 2019

Tickets are now on sale for a Sea Chantey concert to be held on April 27.

2019 Winter Newsletter

Details: Published: 14 February 2019 14 February 2019