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Welcome to the 1st Michigan Colonial Fife and Drum Corps!!

Upcoming events

 

May 16-18Drummer’s Call Weekend,
Williamsburg, Virginia
May 25St. Clair Shores Parade
May 26Sterling Heights Parade
May 31Race for the Cure
June 1Mt. Zion Church
June 20-21Monroe Muster, Monroe, MI
June 29New Baltimore Parade
July 2-5Salute to America @ The Henry Ford
July 4Plymouth Parade
July 4Huntington Woods Parade
July 26-27Drums Along the Maumee
Fort Meigs, Perrysburg, Ohio
Sept 27-28Feast of the Hunter's Moon,
Lafayette, Indiana

Love Forever-The Sweetness of Mary



 

 

The 1st Michigan Colonial Fife and Drum Corps welcomes those who are interested in learning more about 18th century fifing and drumming, and becoming part of the group.

 


Our Purpose

The purpose of the 1st Michigan Colonial Fife and Drum Corps is 1) to perpetuate through high musical standards, the tradition of historically accurate 18th century music, especially that related to the colonization of America; 2) provide educational opportunities in music; and 3) to provide an opportunity for citizenship development and social development.

Our Mission

The mission of the 1st Michigan is to educate our members and the public about 18th century music and life by performing as a colonial fife and drum corps, which is as accurate as practical in its music, uniform and style.  The Corps will be known for its unique musical style, exemplary conduct on and off the field, and good will towards others.

Performance Style

1st Michigan performances are directly tailored to the needs of the event.  The 1st Michigan performs easily in both concert and parade formats.

Concerts

The 1st Michigan offers unique narrated concerts that inform their listeners on the history of the music, playing style, weaponry and clothing.  Concerts can be geared to any time frame desired.  When performing multiple concerts at the same event site, the 1st Michigan strives to provide different music and narration at each concert.  If desired, concerts can also be performed without narration.  The 1st Michigan can also send only a few members if the entire Corps is not desired for your event.

Parades

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The 1st Michigan performs in parades throughout the year.  Although during a parade the audience only hears a small portion of the performance, the 1st Michigan strives to not repeat a song during the parade route.  The 1st Michigan generally maintains a pace of approximately 3 miles per hour.  Musket fire can also be offered during parades.  Due to the drums and muskets, it is generally not feasible to place horses directly in front of or behind the Corps.

Affiliations

·         The Company of Fifers & Drummers, Inc., Ivoryton, CT

·         Recognized 501-C3 organization


Support Mark Logsdon, the 1st Michigan Co-Founder Drum Major and Director, on his travels around the Perimeter of the Continental United States.
Read and Subscribe to his blog at www.perimeterrun.info

 

 

Read about the Gail Purtan Ovarian Cancer Research Fund at the Karmanos Cancer Institute here.


In April of 2002, the 1st Michigan Colonials lost a very special member.

Visit Mary Logsdon's web site here.


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The 1st Michigan Colonial Fife and Drum Corps takes great pride in being a motivating force in convincing the Cooperman Company, and its founder Patrick H. Cooperman, to begin production of the finest rope tensioned drums available.  The Corps now owns two sets of Cooperman drums. The fifers of the 1st Michigan perform on Cooperman fifes and whistles.


When the 1st Michigan Colonial Fife and Drum Corps was formed in 1974, it didn't take long for the Corps to join the Company of Fifers and Drummers. We are proud to be  a member Corps of the Company. It has been an honor to be a part of the growth of this organization.

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