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Description: Yorktown, Virginia . Photographs of recent performances, downloadable music and a schedule of upcoming events.
The Fifes and Drums of York Town - York County's Hometown Corps The Corps was formed in 1976 by the during the Bicentennial of the American Revolution and today has grown to a membership of almost 85 youngsters. To become a member, the boy or girl must be between the ages of 10 and 18. There are three levels of ability: Recruit, Junior and Senior. The goal of all members is to reach Senior status, to parade and wear the Regimental uniforms reminiscent of the 18th century musicians who served in the Continental Army here in Yorktown, Virginia. To reach this goal, each member, both fifers and drummers, must be able to read music, learn a minimum of 24 tunes, and march and perform in frequent public appearances. Corps members are taught by professional instructors and are provided the opportunity of attending annual musters of similar corps throughout the United States.
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