No. Our instructors work with you from week to week to teach you all you need to know in terms of music theory and practice.

We teach members to play the fife, the snare drum, or the bass drum. If none of these are appealing, you can sign on as a Permanent Color Guard as well. Permanent Color Guards may take up an instrument at any time.

Attendance at all practices are not mandatory, but are encouraged. Since our performance schedule changes, we ask our members to attend as many practices as possible. This way our members are better prepared for the performances ahead.

We do ask for dedicated members but we are willing to work around most seasonal activities. Since most of our performances are held in the summer, we ask that members be available during the summer months. However, we do maintain that school is first and foremost.

We participate in roughly 20-25 performances per year. Some are out of state, some are parades, others are just for fun amongst our fellow fife & drum corps. We visit many historical sights, and engage in community service to give back.

Dues are currently $40.00 per year for a single member, and $30.00 each for two or more in same family.

Your dues will get you the following: • Practice fife or practice drum pad and sticks • Uniform (vest, pants, shirt, 1 pair of socks, and hat) • Instrument (upon learning the required tunes)

The only item members need to purchase upon joining our ranks is a pair of comfortable black shoes with black laces. Please no sneakers. Down the road you may need to replace your uniform socks. However, they are only $5.00 a pair. Everything else is included in your dues.

No. Whether you prefer to learn fife, snare drum, bass drum, or simply march in our Color Guard, we will provide you with all the instruction you need. Absolutely no experience is needed.

We do ask our parents to volunteer to drive members to performances. We also ask for rotating parent support at events to ensure a safe fun time.