News

Carl Balestracci, Jr.

Details: Published: June 06 2019 June 06 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: April 20 2019 April 20 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: 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

Details: 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

Details: 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

Details: Published: February 14 2019 February 14 2019

The Connecticut Blues Pay It Forward!

Details: 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

Details: 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

Details: 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

Details: 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

Details: Published: January 17 2019 January 17 2019

Carol F. Willey, 87, of Slingerlands, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

Ron Choronzy

Details: 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

Details: 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

Details: 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

Details: 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

Details: Published: December 16 2018 December 16 2018

May 29, 1931 - December 6, 2018