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2nd International Rudimental Drummer’s Symposium Held in Paris
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- Published: October 13 2018 October 13 2018
From September 28-30 fifty-seven rudimental drummers from 13 countries met in Paris to share musical traditions from their countries relating to Rudimental Drumming, discuss notational systems and their impact on performance, discuss best practices around education and organization of support for traditional activities, and to learn and perform traditional rudimental drumming from each others culture together. The event was hosted by the French drumming society Tambours d'89 at the historic and majestic Les Invalides in Paris, France.
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The Cooperman-Loyal Transition
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- Published: October 11 2018 October 11 2018
In response to a number of inquiries from our community The Company of Fifers & Drummers asked Cooperman and Loyal Drums for more information about their recent partnership announcement. The following release was provided.
MCV at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
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- Published: October 11 2018 October 11 2018
Boston's Middlesex County Volunteers spent a month performing at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland.
2018 Company of Fifers & Drummers Survey Results
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- Published: September 16 2018 September 16 2018
The results of our 2018 Company of Fifers & Drummers survey are now available! The survey is conducted every two years and is open to all interested members of the fife and drum community (not just members of The Company of Fifers & Drummers). The purpose of the survey is to gain a deeper understanding of the needs of our community so that we can structure the organization to best meet our mission to perpetuate the historical significance and folk traditions of fife and drum music and to foster the spirit of fellowship among fifers and drummers everywhere in a changing world. This community input is also used to gauge the efficacy of past efforts so that we can make appropriate adjustments to our work.
2018 Summer Newsletter
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- Published: June 23 2018 June 23 2018
Isaac Davis Trail March
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- Published: June 23 2018 June 23 2018
April 19th, 1775 marks a pivotal point in American History. Today, April 17th 2018, being the legal holiday commemorating those events, the annual re-creation of the Isaac Davis Trail march to Concord Massachusetts was held.
Summer Message from the President
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- Published: June 22 2018 June 22 2018
Happy summer everyone! So glad the rather cold unsettled weather we’ve been experiencing is history and it’s on to warmer sunlit days.
2018 No Foolin’ Jam a Success!
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- Published: June 21 2018 June 21 2018
A great crowd came out on April 7 to enjoy a fun afternoon of fifing and drumming at the 24th annual No Foolin’ Jam hosted by the Adamsville Ancients.
Stony Creek in Ireland
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- Published: June 21 2018 June 21 2018
In March, the Stony Creek Drum Corps and friends took a trip to Ireland for some parades, concerts and to tour the Southwest of the Republic. The trip began in Dublin and made a wide loop which included Limerick, Ennis, the Cliffs of Moher, the Dingle Peninsula, Killarney, Blarney Castle, the Rock of Cashel, Kilkenny and back to Dublin.
Bob Atwell, Jr.
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- Published: June 20 2018 June 20 2018
Bishop Robert Atwell, Jr (Bob), 85, of Durham, passed away on June 18th, 2018 surrounded by family. He was born to the late Bishop R. Atwell and Mabel (Trischman) Atwell on May 26th, 1933. Bob attended Durham Public Schools and lived in town all his life.
2018 Summer Concert Schedule
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- Published: June 11 2018 June 11 2018
Summer is upon us and that means musters, parades, and free concerts at the Company of Fifers & Drummers Museum!
Privacy Policy Updated
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- Published: May 27 2018 May 27 2018
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Wallace A. Fulton
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- Published: April 29 2018 April 29 2018
Wallace A. Fulton, 95, of Yalesville, died at his home on Thursday, April 26, 2018. He was the loving husband of the late Jane (Brink) Fulton.
2018 Spring Newsletter
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- Published: March 24 2018 March 24 2018
Chantey Night Benefit Recap
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- Published: March 18 2018 March 18 2018
On Saturday, February 24, 2018 the Company of Fifers & Drummers hosted a Sea Chantey Concert. The evening was filled with songs of the sea, bigger than life performances, lots of laughs, renewed and even some new friendships.
Robert “Anthony” Lecce, III
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- Published: March 15 2018 March 15 2018
Robert “Anthony” Lecce, III, of Salem and formerly of Old Mystic, passed away unexpectedly Saturday (March 10, 2018) at home at the age of 23.