Drum Corp Fifers

Not my usual nature post ...we went to a drum corp muster (parade) today with 32 corps from around the US and one from Ireland. My father was in a drum crop when we were growing up, so we went to a lot of these. He played the fife and bass drum. I also play fife and flute, but never joined a corp. I enjoy seeing these groups carrying on a musical tradition from the 1700s and 1800s.

There was a "Tattoo" last night, which is a competition between the corps, and then they had a jam session. I would have liked to have been there for that.

here is more history if you are interested: https://companyoffifeanddrum.org/museum/fife-and-drum-in-america

[Milanie]

That must have been wonderful to hear - they are so impressive. I like the way you composed this

[Rick]

Sounds like a neat event to go to. Nice capture.

[*lynn]

great shot, nice composition and interesting to see

[Christina]

Great shot - nice to step out from your comfort zone :)

[Wylie]

Fantastic, I don't think I've ever seen a fife before.

[Allison Maltese]

@pusspup The ones I have, that were my fathers, are straight metal, probably nickel. You play them much like a flute.