Join the Corps
We have something for everybody.
Members of the Windsor Corps can choose from a variety of roles. We welcome junior musicians from Windsor and the surrounding towns, age 8 and up, and do not require any previous musical or marching experience. All we ask is that you bring a good attitude, willingness to learn and regular attendance! Our experienced instructors have been involved with fife & drum for 30+ years, and offer individual and group lessons during our weekly rehearsals. Our color guard is comprised of interested parents, adults and teens and receive guidance from an experienced instructor as well.
Come visit one of our Thursday rehearsals!
6:00 - 8:30pm
L.P. Wilson Community Center
Room 22
599 Matianuck Avenue
Windsor, CT 06095
Fife
New fifers to the Windsor Corps are provided with 6-hole plastic fifes. These reproduction fifes are a good way for young members to learn the art of playing their instrument with minimal risk of damage to the instrument. Once a fifer has learned a set number of songs and is cleared to play with the ensemble, they are encouraged to purchase a wooden, Sweet fife. These fifes are of a higher quality and produce a clearer tone.
Snare & Bass Drum
Our drummers play wooden, rope tensioned drums. The drums are the property of the Windsor Corps. Each new drummer is issued one pair of sticks and is encouraged to purchase a practice pad.
Drum Major
The drum major’s role is to lead the musicians when performing and keep a steady cadence. Using a wooden baton, signals are given to alert the members when and where to march.
Color Guard
Marching in front of the drum major is our color guard. In the Windsor Corps, the members of the color guard are parents, other interested adults, and older teens. The marching style of our color guard follows the Von Steuben manual. Members carry flags on wooden poles and Brown Bess muskets. The color guard captain carries an espontoon or sabre.
Banner & Guide-on
Members of the Windsor Corps are expected to begin performing with us as soon as they are issued a uniform. New members fill out our ranks carrying these items during the time they are still learning their instruments. Not only does this allow everyone to be involved right away, but it helps to enhance our appearance while performing.
Our Uniform
The uniforms for the Windsor Corps are adapted from the style of clothing worn by colonial musicians of the Revolutionary War era. Many of the uniform parts have been hand-made by adult members of the Corps. The musicians in the group wear blue vests and tri-corner hats. The drum major and color guard members wear regimental coats and cocked hats. Most of the uniform is provided by the Corps, however, each member is expected to provide their own white long sleeve shirt, white pants and black shoes.