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The Deep River Junior Ancients were formed in 1955 and today consist of a 25 member corps of dedicated young musicians.
The Deep River Junior Ancient Fife and Drum Corps continue its fine tradition of superb musical ability, coupled with refined marching skills to offer the finest junior corps available.
Outfitted in Revolutionary era uniforms; red vests/contrasting trim/brass buttons, navy knickers/white leggings and Tricorn hats this is always a crowd pleaser.
The musical repertoire is base on the music of the Civil and Revolutionary Wars ear with a few contemporary tunes and song on our list.
Established in 1955, this organization has a rich history resplendent with honors, performances, travel competition awards and parades.
Highlights include:
1980’s
• Performance with Boston Pops under the direction of John Williams
Symphony Hall in Boston – twice; once in Tanglewood
• PBS Special with John Denver
• 1st place - Hartford CT St. Patrick’s Day Parade
• 1st place - New Haven CT St. Patrick’s Day Parade
1990’s
• Lord Mayor of Westminster’s New Years Day Spectacular – London, England with additional performances at Royal Albert Hall and the Garde Center
• WestPoint half-time show
• CT State and North Eastern Champions
• Performance with New haven Symphony
• Presented Deep River in the 200th Anniversary dedication of the “new, old” State House
• Performed at the Big E
2000
• Bennington Firemen’s Parade
• 225th Anniversary of the Victory at Yorktown – Marched the Yorktown Day Parade and participated in the reenactment of the British Surrender.
In the course of our season the Corps will march throughout New England and New York, participate in performances, fundraisers and host the Deep River Tattoo on the eve of the famous Deep River Muster.
We look forward to our 2007
season with great excitement and anticipation of miles yet to be marched and
more wonderful music yet to be played.