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Posts Tagged ‘fifes’
The Guild of Ancient Fifes and Drums
The Guild of Ancient Fifes and Drums
by Mike Hall
The Guild is perhaps largely unknown to the general world of military musicians, however, it is a band which recorded on the Bandleader label a remarkable evocation of British soldier’s music of yesteryear. It has seldom appeared in public.
It comprises mainly professional percussion and flute players from the capital’s principal orchestras, augmented by a few Corps of Drums Society members. The Guild, accoutered in 16th Century uniforms, play music ranging from the earliest of these isles, to music of today, together with the occasional, amiable foray into the re-established, internationally famous tradition of drum and fife in Basle, Switzerland; (whence Britain is thought to have copied the fife). The Guild’s Basle fifes are compatible with concert piccolos and its melody instrument otherwise, is the 16th Century, keyless fife.
During 1966 on BFBS (Forces Radio) their music was to be heard in some stunning recordings, introduced by noted percussionist and Guild President, Professor James Blades. Today the Guild’s music is available on Bandleader CD BNA 5O13 (Cass CBND 61044). The music includes:
Drummers Call/ Drum demonstration/When the King enjoys his own again/ Warwickshire March/ Prince Ferdinand’s March/ General Wolf’s March/ Chester Castle/ Downfall of Paris/ To Danton Me/ The Rogue’s March/ Grenadiers March/ See the Conquering Hero Comes/ Toledo/ It’s a long way to Tipperary/ San Lorenzo/ Wandermarsch/ Morgenstreich/ Sans Gene/ Come Lasses and Lads/ Glopfgaisht/ Stainlemer/ Windischi/ Dritt Varrs/ Arabi/ Septem Juncta in Juno/ Der Vaudois/ S’laggerli.
The Guild always needs recruits: players, (particularly flute players twixt the ages of sixteen and sixty who are able to sight read pretty well, who are reasonably fit and very enthusiastic) or researchers and even non-players who are willing to take over some of the administrative tasks. If interested, contact: Mike Skinner (principal percussionist to the Royal Opera), 138 Springband Road, London 5E13 65U (081.698.7885).
Sights and Sounds of Military Bands on the Web
Sights and Sounds of Military Bands on the Web
No 6: THE DRUMS — AND FIFES — OF JANUARY
The 3rd United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), oldest active-duty infantry
unit in the U.S. Army, is the army’s official ceremonial unit and presidential escort.
The regiment is responsible for the Caisson Platoon and the guards at the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier, both at Arlington National Cemetery . We will focus on another unit,
the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps.
The 3rd United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
The corps, stationed at Fort Myer , Virginia , parade in uniforms patterned on those worn
by George Washington’s Continental Army.
The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
During the inauguration of the new U.S. president, the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
have the singular responsibility of immediately preceding the president on the procession
from The Capitol to the White House. They have had this role since the inauguration of
John F Kennedy. Although it should be noted that over 700 Old Guard soldiers
participated in the ceremonies in many other roles. … Continue Reading »
