Army, the Corps averages over 500 performances annually. The Corps at the 58th Presidential Inauguration.Īs an official representative of the U.S. However, it is used by the drum major to issue silent commands to the Corps. The espontoon is an 18th-century weapon carried by officers. In contrast to modern Army bands, and as an indication of prominence, he carries an espontoon instead of the standard mace. The drum major of the unit is distinguished from the other musicians by his headgear, the light-infantry Cap. After these troop steps, typically, the Fife and Drum Corps changes back to normal pace, stepping off at normal step, playing Yankee Doodle, to the applause of the crowds. While playing their instruments, the musicians march forward at a slow, ceremonial pace, while pointing their toes, toe touching the ground first.
Perhaps the most distinctive signature of the musicians of this unit is the troop step, reminiscent of the ceremonial steps of the Household Regiments of the British Army. The 69-member Corps uses 10-hole fifes, handmade rope-tensioned drums and single-valve bugles, which bring to life the exciting sounds of the Continental Army. The uniforms worn by the members of the Corps are dated circa 1781, and consist of black tricorn hats, white wigs, waistcoats, colonial coveralls, and red regimental coats. Military musicians of the period wore the reverse colors of the regiments to which they were assigned.
The musicians of this unit recall the fifes and drums from the days of the American Revolution as they perform in uniforms patterned after those worn by the musicians of Gen.
The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps perform during a State Arrival Ceremony held on the South Lawn of the White House.
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