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Drum Maintenance and Optimization Workshop

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Published: March 07 2021 March 07 2021

On January 30, 2021 Dave Loyal of Loyal Drums presented a 90-minute workshop on Drum Maintenance and Optimization. This workshop was well attended with over 45 folks in attendance. Dave demonstrated the key points of preparing the rope, heads, and muffling, and then demonstrated how to put a drum together and gave simple tips that you should use to optimize your sound each time you play.

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Gerd Sommer

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Published: January 21 2021 January 21 2021

Gerd C. Sommer, Jr.  passed away on January 13, 2021 at the age of 92.

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William Jennings Bryan, the Free Silver Movement, and a Silver Fife

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Published: December 31 2020 December 31 2020

A donation from the estate of legendary fifer Jack O'Brien, a mysterious metal fife, and a test at a jewelry store lead to the story of the election of 1896. 

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Freddie Lawson

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Published: December 28 2020 December 28 2020

Frederick L. Lawson, Jr., April 15, 1935 - December 19, 2020, 85, of Billerica from complications of a stroke.

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Thomas Brym

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Published: December 13 2020 December 13 2020

Thomas A. Brym, longtime member of The Company of Fifers & Drummers, passed away after a 3.5-year battle with lung cancer.

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2020 Annual Fundraising Drive

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Published: November 22 2020 November 22 2020

The 2020 Company of Fifers & Drummers Fundraising Drive is now open! 

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Frank Orsini

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Published: November 21 2020 November 21 2020

Frank A. Orsini, 83 of Riverpointe, Manchester, NJ died Friday, November 13, 2020. 

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William Frederick White

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Published: November 21 2020 November 21 2020

William Frederick White passed away peacefully on November 13, 2020, surrounded by family, in the home he built 54 years ago with his wife Ursula.

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Jack O'Brien Fife Collection Auction

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Published: November 07 2020 November 07 2020

The Company of Fifers & Drummers is proud to present an auction of fifes from the estate of Jack O'Brien. 

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Gus Malstrom

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Published: October 16 2020 October 16 2020

The Monumental City Ancient Fife and Drum Corps announces with sadness that fifer Gus Malstrom passed away on Wednesday, October 14, at the age of 95.

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Charles Poole Sr.

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Published: October 08 2020 October 08 2020

Charles Alvin Poole, Sr., 93, passed at home on October 5, 2020. He was born and raised in Bristol, Connecticut, attended Bristol High School and graduated from Cheshire Academy.

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Jaybird's Day 2020 Cancelled

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Published: September 20 2020 September 20 2020

We have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Jaybirds day event.

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Bob Atwell III

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Published: September 17 2020 September 17 2020

Bishop Robert Atwell, III (Bob), 67, of Middlefield passed away on September 16th, 2020 with his son and daughter at his side.

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2020 Annual Fundraising Drive

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Published: September 17 2020 September 17 2020

As a non-profit, The Company of Fifers & Drummers relies upon donations as part of its funding plan. We supplement this as much as possible by applying for grants. Corps and Individual memberships cover only a portion of the annual operating budget. If you are interested in the details you can read our Financial Disclosure. 

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Francis Banks

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Published: August 17 2020 August 17 2020

Francis George "Frank" Banks, 81, the beloved husband of Roberta L. (Moran) Banks, died Thursday, August 7, 2020 at his home.

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Sons of Liberty Recording Rediscovered!

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Published: August 01 2020 August 01 2020

During recent audio digitization activities at the Archives of The Company of Fifers & Drummers a rare treasure was rediscovered - a recording of the Sons of Liberty performing two medleys that had previously gone unnoticed in the archives. The Company is proud to make these recordings available to the public today, on the 68th anniversary of the performance!

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More Articles ...

  1. Marty Garrity
  2. Jr. Camp Website Integrated into Company Site
  3. The Making of ‘Farewell to Erin’
  4. Considerations: Fifing Impacts to Social Distancing

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