Master Sgt. Russell Smith describes the music and traditions of The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps to Soldiers attending the recital on the traditions of Military Field Music. The lecture series is called Preserving the Sounds of Liberty, and provide...
Members of The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps perform for Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall Soldiers attending the recital on the traditions of Military Field Music, March 22, 2012. The lecture series is called Preserving the Sounds of Liberty, and pr...
WASHINGTON (March 22, 2012) -- Soldiers stationed on Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall were treated to the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps lecture recital on the traditions of Military Field Music. The lecture series is called Preserving the Sounds of Liberty, and provides the Fife and Drum Corps the opportunity to explain the history of the instruments of the Corps and in what capacity they are used today. The performances bring to life historical repertoire dating to the Revolutionary War era and modernize versions of traditional tunes that have been adapted for the Corps' musical demands.
The Corps has appeared at numerous colleges and universities, music festivals, and professional conferences, including the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, the International Trumpet Guild Conference, and the national Flute Association's Annual Convention. The educational outreach chamber ensemble consists of members with various educational backgrounds from traditional fife and drum to classically trained musicians. This unique combination of talented musicians affords us the opportunity to share this important part of our Nation's heritage.
The next performance of the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps will be in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania at noon, March 24, during the 2012 Harrisburg St. Patrick's Day Parade.
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Joint Force Headquarters - National Capital Region and the U.S. Military District of Washington
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