News
Bill Stewart
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- Published: April 14 2019 April 14 2019
William A. Stewart, Sr., 86, of Mt. Kisco, New York passed away on April 11th, 2019.
Board of Director Elections, 2019-2021 Term
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- Published: April 14 2019 April 14 2019
It is time again for member corps to vote Company of Fifers & Drummers Board of Directors.
Sea Chantey Concert - April 27
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- Published: April 05 2019 April 05 2019
Tickets are now on sale for a Sea Chantey concert to be held on April 27.
2019 Winter Newsletter
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- Published: February 14 2019 February 14 2019
The Connecticut Blues Pay It Forward!
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- Published: February 10 2019 February 10 2019
The Connecticut Blues Fife & Drum Corps have revived an old tradition of member corps volunteering for maintenance activities at the Museum of Fife and Drum. On February 10 the entire corps took on the cleaning activities and left the hall in great shape! The Blues didn’t stop there, though. They also rented the hall for a rehearsal immediately after!
President's Farewell Message
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- Published: February 02 2019 February 02 2019
Dear Friends,
It’s hard to believe that four years and two administrations ago with me as Company President have come and gone.
1st Annual Juniors Jollification
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- Published: January 21 2019 January 21 2019
On December 8th the first event sponsored by the recently reconvened Juniors committee took place at the Company Hall. The event was held following the Saybrook Torchlight parade and was intended to provide a junior-friendly environment to socialize and jam after the torchlight parade.
William Frank
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- Published: January 20 2019 January 20 2019
William Noel Frank, 81, of Deep River passed away January 16, 2019 surrounded by his devoted family.
Carol Willey
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- Published: January 17 2019 January 17 2019
Carol F. Willey, 87, of Slingerlands, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.
Ron Choronzy
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- Published: January 11 2019 January 11 2019
Ronald P. Choronzy of Branford died Tuesday January 8, 2019 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Michaele Haddon Choronzy.
Jam Session at the Museum of Fife & Drum
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- Published: December 30 2018 December 30 2018
The final segment of the Ed Classey DVD residing in The Company of Fifers & Drummers archives contains footage of a jam session held indoors at the Museum of Fife & Drum in Ivoryton, CT.
Sonny Lyons Drumming
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- Published: December 22 2018 December 22 2018
The Ed Classey DVD residing in The Company of Fifers & Drummers archives contains a short segment of Drummer Matt “Sonny” Lyons demonstrating rudimental drumming. The video is shot at The Company of Fifers & Drummers HQ and Museum in Ivoryton, CT, and appears to be recorded just after the Sons of the Whiskey Rebellion Rehearsal video. Sonny Lyons demonstrates with perfect form the Sturtze method of Rudimental drumming.
2019 Annual Fundraising Drive
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- Published: December 20 2018 December 20 2018
Happy Holidays!
My name is Kristen Livoti and would like to introduce myself as the Treasurer of The Company of Fifers & Drummers. I have been performing for over 30 years in the fife and drum community and have played with groups such as Nutmeg Volunteers, MCV, The Quahogs, and now with Grand Republic.
Joan White Donald
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- Published: December 16 2018 December 16 2018
May 29, 1931 - December 6, 2018
Sons of the Whiskey Rebellion Rehearsal
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- Published: December 16 2018 December 16 2018
The Ed Classey DVD residing in The Company of Fifers & Drummers archives contains this hidden gem – A rehearsal of The Sons of the Whiskey Rebellion held in the barroom of the Company Museum and HQ. The “Whiskey Boys” run through a number of their medleys on the bar top. Seen in the video are drummers Ken Lemley, Ed Classey, Bill Pace, and Sonny Lyons.
Ed Classey on Rudimental Drumming
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- Published: December 08 2018 December 08 2018
In this, our second of five videos from the Ed Classey DVD, Ed Classey provides a lesson in rudimental drumming at his home in Ivoryton, CT. Mr. Classey articulates a very straightforward method descended from the teachings of Gus Moeller, which have been streamlined for ease of instruction and applicability to a wide range of drumming styles. Basic strokes are defined, and a series of traditional rudiments are demonstrated.
