LEXINGTON — The Lexington Minute Men, a member of the Company of Fifers & Drummers, is looking for musicians to represent the company at fife and drum musters throughout New England and beyond.
Part of the Lexington Minute Men’s unique appeal as one of the nation’s longest serving independent military organizations is that each member portrays an actual member of Capt. John Parker’s Lexington Company or a woman of Lexington who answered the call on April 19, 1775, hence the motto: “We Know Their Names.”
“Musicians played a critical role in the Revolutionary War. Fifers and drummers were, in many ways, the radio of the 18th century battlefield,” said Captain Commanding Stephen Cole. “It was their duty to echo officers’ commands on fife and drum, carrying orders across the field and keeping units moving together amid the chaos of battle.”
Included in those men and women are fifers and drummers such as William Diamond, who drummed the militia onto the Lexington Common, and Jonathan Harrington, a fifer of Captain Parker’s company.
Experienced musicians are welcome, but no experience is required. Fifes, drum pads, sticks and lessons will be provided to members by the Lexington Minute Men. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Those interested can fill out a membership inquiry at lexingtonminutemen.com/inquiry/.