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George P. Carroll

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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. 

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Charles W. Dickerson Exhibit

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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.

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Bill Rotella

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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.

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Charles W. Dickerson Exhibit Reception

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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.

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Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps Reunion Announced

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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.

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John Benoit Music Books Available

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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.

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Alan D. Cavallo

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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.

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2nd Annual Juniors Jollification

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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. 

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Jim Shea

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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.

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Salvatore Chiaramonte

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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. 

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Eric Perrilloux Recordings Now Available

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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. 

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Perrilloux Family Visit

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Published: September 07 2019 September 07 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. 

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Robert Cormier

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Published: August 04 2019 August 04 2019

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

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Ronald Chambers

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Published: August 04 2019 August 04 2019

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

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David W. Maynard III

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Published: July 09 2019 July 09 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. 

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Ralph G. Sweet, Jr.

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Published: June 22 2019 June 22 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. 

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