spirit of america fife and drum at mashpee popsA living history lesson, Spirit of America Fife and Drum Corps plays traditional music on wooden, key-less fifes and rope-tension drums. The corps uniform is an exact replica of the musicians´ uniforms from the First U.S. Infantry Regiment in the War of 1812. From the pewter buttons hand-cast in actual button molds, to hand-stitched leather “shako” hats with ostrich feather plumes, every detail is accurate. Building on their local history at Rock Harbor on Cape Cod, the corps carries itself with pride, honoring the courage and vigilance of the Americans who defended our country’s independence during this crucial time period in our nation´s history.

Spirit of America’s Fife and Drum Corps is comprised of younger band members. In their pursuit of the authenticity of this craft, they have studied historical figures and events, and applied this knowledge to their own performance of Fife and Drum. So being part of Fife and Drum has allowed them to “live history,” enriching their appreciation of their American heritage in a way that transcends the usual classroom experience.

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The Fife and Drum Corps was invited by former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney to perform at the Head of State Arrival Ceremonies for both President Kagame of Rwanda and the Afghanistani Head of State. They march in parades and musters all over New England.

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