Fife and Drum - Middlesex County Volunteers - Rich Chwastiak - New England Conservatory

[@torres12611]

The sounds of drums and fife is life

[@manthasagittarius1]

You make a displaced New Englander's heart swell with pride. Now a nice bowl of white clam chowder . . .

[@hurricanedt77]

Chowdah!

[@CAHiredGun]

Shin HUI Lol, what?

[@steamgent4592]

Thats the only real Chowder the "other" is just Clam soup........

[@frankfraser4583]

I always enjoy this group! Hats off to them for keeping the heritage alive!!

[@jesKristensen]

colony... i swear if you do this trump/putin lovestory you are going straight back in the empire.

[@ShadowStormCZ]

​@@jesKristensen What the fuck are you yapping about.

[@anibalcesarnishizk2205]

One word for this: Discipline.

[@johnboy14]

I just love the drumming, very full sound and compliments the fifes instead of killing them.

[@DerrekGarcia]

This a great Drum and Fife Corp!

[@vedrane0]

This group does fifes and drums really, really well! I was actually surprised at how pleasant they sound

[@TheProfessorWilliam]

It is so wonderful to hear the heart of all rudimental drum playing. Thank you for sharing. That is a double stroke played correctly. Nice job.

[@LesHaskell]

My 4th great grandfather, Caleb Haskell, marched out of Newburyport, Massachusetts (Essex County) on April 19th, 1775 as a twenty year old fifer in Captain Moses Nowell's company of militia. They were recalled after a few days due to a panic and fear of an amphibious assault by the British (Benjamin Greenleaf, of the local Committee of Safety, wrote to General Artemas Ward, asking for their return), but instead of staying with Nowell in the garrison on Plum Island, he joined Captain Ezra Lunt's company in early May (on his birthday) and marched back to Cambridge. Lunt's company joined other companies as part of Colonel Moses Little's Regiment. Little's Regiment was deployed along the line at Bunker Hill and I have read that Lunt's company formed part of the rear guard after the redoubt fell. In September Caleb signed up with Captain Samuel Ward's company of Lt. Col. Christopher Green's battalion to go to Quebec with Colonel Arnold. At that point he is listed as a private in the rolls and no longer a fifer.

[@spliffy98]

It's been about almost 4 years since I've first heard this on youtube back then which made me fell in love with fife&drum. Coming back now and I STILL LOVE IT!

[@pablooso1941]

Richard must be having the time of his life as he performs not only with this group but others as well, it's nice to see someone having so much fun as he not only entertains but educates the public as well. Well done Richard

[@joelyons5811]

The expression / dynamics are perfect. Great to see this

[@pablooso1941]

I don't know if Rich ever checks this site since so many people posted mean and nasty things here but Rich, if you do check here again, know that your skills are very much recognized and appreciated. it is a joy to see and hear you perform. I wish you only the very best life has to offer and joy beyond your wildest dreams as you move forward with your life. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. Well done!!!

[@TheProfessorWilliam]

I am still hearing and seeing this wonderful display of Rudimental drumming. Keep it up boys, awesome display .

[@johnfisher6786]

Saw you at Armory House in London in the 90's. A memorable occasion. Looking forward to seeing you in Edinburgh 18. Some of the clearest fife music I have ever heard.

[@spearsthomas]

Nice to see MCV at my Alma Mater! It's been a while since I've fielded with an 18c unit, brings back a lot of great memories!

[@126wil]

Absolutely inspiring. Beautiful. You deserve so much credit for your devotion to tradition & passion for the Art.

[@rchwastiak]

correct! glad you enjoyed =)

[@j.anderson00]

Impressive and that's coming from colonial Williamsburg fife and drum member (me)

[@samuraiJoe7]

WOW! So great, More about this!

[@rchwastiak]

that is correct! glad you enjoyed! =)

[@JasonKale]

rock and roll this rules..thanks for posting!!!!

[@Hizzey1896]

AHHHHHHH This was in my head for over one year FINALYYYY THANKS GOOOOOOD

[@yankeedoodle7365]

Stunning uniforms

[@susanbigknife]

Why isn't this taught in every school? Our history should be cherished.

[@nakumastone715]

Ohhhhh, because someone would be offended because of PATRIOTISM. which is too bad.

[@KrisWustrow]

Naww...more important to tear down statues of history, both Northern and Southern.

[@dostoievskyiii6251]

What isnt taught in schools, music?

[@LiterallyWho1917]

@@KrisWustrow mad?

[@MsBongkong]

Wow they play their instruments so well! I wish there were bands like this closer to me. The drummers control of volume is excellent.

[@jesseusgrantcanales]

DAMN!!!!! THAT is music!!!

[@pjkentucky]

Well done ! So many of the military bands have incorporated DCI style drumming and flourish. I know 50 years ago we didn’t play like that and surely they didn’t 250 years ago. we used old style snare not the high tension that many use today. For me it is a distraction. It is refreshing to see that you are preserving the correct look and sound of our historical past.

Je ne me lasse pas de cette vidéo. C'est parfait!

[@DanielRossi-u2u]

Sir if ur the guy with the blonde hair, you and the group are cool af. Ive been looking for this video for a long time. This and other fife and drum videos used to warm me up in a tough time I was going though, like five years or so ago. Love from Brazil.

[@WRWidg2003]

Oh my, well done !

[@LicketyDSlit]

Excellent performance.

[@Jessejames17766Games]

simply awsome

[@earlgrae]

Why does 1 guy not have a uniform? Excuse my ignorance.

[@percdoug]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I assuming that this was a part of Richard's recital and that, if he was a regular member of the group, he was not in uniform because he was presenting an NEC Music recital.

[@KrisWustrow]

It was at the dry cleaners.

[@guyruin8556]

@@KrisWustrow Il représente les civils volontaires, et bien sur un autre groupe, Merci jeune homme..

[@richardkurtze9996]

Absolutly awesome!!!

[@atomiccheerio3349]

Glorious!

[@caribman10]

Rich, thank you so very much for fostering and capturing this wonderful performance of martial music. So few people understand and attend to the subtleties of true fife and drum. Too many "match" the drums and fifes, when often it is leader/follower if played correctly. And that said,many a young man was lured into battle by the summons of the trumpet....

[@MrFoolingyu]

Sweetly played!

[@hindzaidahmad]

Awesome!!!!!

[@curt3494]

Great stuff!

[@railroadman57]

Well done bravo !! most enjoyable thank you for posting this .

[@existentiallydead5998]

i know from first hand expericnce those drums dont have alot of bounce so my compliments to you

[@DerrekGarcia]

S a d N i g g a s it’s all in the grip of the sticks. You have to hold them loose enough to let them bounce on their own to give the rattle effect. No way in hell you make it happen on human mechanics alone. I also know from experience.

[@LordWellington100]

Very nice. I always like a good Fife and Drum corps

[@QuiteFrankly]

Yess.

[@frsantariga]

Job well done.

[@Noz58]

WAOUU !!! Bravo !!!

[@rchwastiak]

thanks so much! Google search Middlesex County Volunteers! They do an international performance each year!

[@antonydean8146]

I was astonished when I met and talked with the Middlesex County Volunteers at The Royal Hospital Chelsea about ten years ago that their Fifes are not the traditional six or seven finger-holes variety known in most of Europe and North America, but a conical bore eleven holed flute like fife. They are outstandingly well trained in both drill and musicality, but I do wonder if the sweet tonality of their Fifes compared to many other fife & drum corps is because they play a much superior manufactured instrument?

[@TheKittlesra]

Amazing videos you have...glad to find ya on youtube!! you are badass ;)

[@deanrantz1112]

I used to Party with some of those Folks ;)

[@mikegross6107]

Everybody is complimenting the musicians but I think some credit goes to the recording! Great balance and separation with excellent treble and bass sound (at least on my sound equipment)! Any stats on mikes used or recorder? Just interested.

[@77Cardinal]

Yes. I noticed someone placed a rug under the drummers. Someone knew what they were doing when they balanced the sound recording.

[@marklawson4160]

LOVE LOVE Fire and Drum music, especially when they are playing period tunes. who is the kid not in "proper uniform"? He plays as well as the "veterans" are.!

[@tkthorson]

Outstanding in every way. Is it possible for you to list the pieces?

[@scottmitchell56]

Cool that you played Stony Point medley in Jordan Hall. The drum chart was written in an NEC practice room!

[@thelosthills]

very, very nice. Classic!

[@felixlechat7130]

magnifique ! ! !

[@王肉丸]

Great

[@galadriel6004]

Große Klasse! 👍👍👍

[@newenglandartiste]

Well played Middlesex Country volunteers!

[@CGJ7755]

@scottmitchell56 Glad to see MCV still operates these days.. I've long since switched from drumlining to drumset.

[@paologuatteri7278]

hi ! nice songs can anyone tell me the title of the first march?

[@greygryphon8839]

Massachusetts quickstep

[@pablooso1941]

I am not certain however you can purchase their CD's and I am pretty sure it's on one of them. I got one on ebay and will be buying more as I find them.

[@edjones9235]

These Men are sound the best.

[@JumpingFlapjack]

Well played, and nice to hear :)

[@major600]

I like it!!! :-)

[@rchwastiak]

thanks you so much!

[@rchwastiak]

@jesseusgrantcanales haha so glad you enjoyed the performance! Thank you!

[@guyruin8556]

Le temps où la musique était belle, avec l'ambition de Liberté pour tout un Peuple, Vive les Amériques , vive Monsieur de Lafayette, ..

[@christpotte]

Love

[@bazabatak1]

my fife teacher is in MCV! i went to their workshop this year. a group for 18 and under like this which is what im in is called middlesex county 4h volunteers look em up!

[@adeirton]

Great !!!

[@rchwastiak]

@tkthorson Thanks so much! The track titles are in the beginning credits of the video! =)

[@alantiagosantos]

Could someone please list the name of the songs here?

[@aureliecontal3631]

magnifique et bien interpréter

[@yankeedoodle7365]

Lovely uniform's, very french

[@BRAgamer]

Someone should have noted earlier how well and properly dressed they are!!! Beautiful French style uniform, and huzzah for the wigs, they look perfect and great

[@tomlakeandriver7670]

Excellent;;;;'apprécie beaucoup

[@arwenhernandez6864]

Is this your recital?? Loved this! Thanks for sharing!

[@yahoorelee007]

Im convinced the 1st no. was the one Stonewall Jack play while there were marching through WVA and Va

[@DennisJohnsonDrummer]

Nice!

[@jackjones1036]

What's the songs at 3:08 and 5:08

[@crosbonit]

This music = resolve plus reassurance. It must have made the soldiers more able to step to battle knowing that they might receive a musket ball directly in the nose.

[@nakumastone715]

Badass! But did the one guy forget his uniform?

[@lighuen]

Nice music... you've sound great! Can u tell me the size of the Drums please. I'm thinking on buying one this week as I'm playing some colonial music in my concervatory. THX!!

[@noodlyappendage6729]

Fucking brilliant!!!

[@fredorman2429]

I prefer the rudimental drum technique to the current jazzed up style. I love the drum line precision and the fife Melodie’s.

[@rchwastiak]

@aevelizee Thanks so much!

[@andrewr.melillo3815]

New England's God Forever Reigns

[@edwarddietkus9631]

If New England's God, that you say, is the same as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, then He will have The Drums of Middlesex Co. in that Angel Band and forever reign.

[@rchwastiak]

Justin! search Middlesex County Volunteers via itunes! You'll find a bunch!

[@jamesengland2772]

Was three enemies, a German King , Bankers and yeh the French. Never the colonist. Like now the average man who had to fight . His opinion did not matter Love from England x

[@scorch946]

Is there a PDF or a way to purchase this? Would love to try my hand at that snare piece!

[@jft886]

Mille bravos de France à nos amis américains !

[@drummer25174402]

What are names of the tunes being played, and does anybody know if the sheet music is available anywere?

[@126wil]

I would love to get a copy of the sheet music of the 15th Massachusetts Quick Step-but I can't find it anywhere. Any suggestions from anyone?

[@Dumpsterfoot]

are you looking for the drum piece or the fife piece? the drum piece can also be found as Whup Jamboree (and i also think as Army 2/4) and the fife piece can be purchased off of the Middlesex County Volunteers FDC website

[@126wil]

Thank you very much. I am studying scores from several pieces. Mostly the drum part interests me here but if I can get both I will certainly do that. Thanks again, Really appreciate it.-Wil

[@dantes9811]

This is great! I would like to download this kind of music in good quality as mp3 or flac. I may buy it as digital download also. Anybody got ideas where to find it?

[@pablooso1941]

You can find Cd's of this group on Ebay. I just purchased one. You may also be able to purchase them from the group itself, a little research should locate them.

[@pablooso1941]

Rich Chwastiak is a very talented and gifted musician, superb in every way. A real pleasure to see one of his performances with this group.

[@kameronpeterson3601]

KZbin to mp3 and get it free

[@goldlock2787]

And don't just download off the youtube... this is not some large label that can handle a few "free samples" and still have billions in profit.

[@puffy4653]

this is great! does anyone know where I could find sheet music for this?

[@gingerbreadisnice3862]

Whats the name of the 3rd song they did? Someone please help me!

[@nakumastone715]

I’d love to have a horse, some patriot garb a 13 colonies flag and ride around on Independence Day and have this music playing.

[@7bootzy]

i'm just gonna pretend that you couldn't find a tri-corn hat large enough to tame that sweet 'fro. ;D

[@rchwastiak]

@pauken2 Awesome! get the drum out and make it happen!

[@warrior5441]

Does anyone know the name of the first song