2007 Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps / Virginia International Tattoo

2007 Virginia International Tattoo vatattoo.org Songs: Jubilee Gifts Fanfare Simple Gifts Storm in the Valley Generations Drum Solo Yellow Bird Ash Grove Yankee Doodle The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, created in 1960 and assigned to the 3rd U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard) at Fort Myer, VA, is the only unit of its kind in the Armed Forces. Recalling the days of the American Revolution, they parade in Colonial-style uniforms similar to those worn by Continental Army musicians. The 69-member Corps uses 11-hole wooden fifes, hand-made rope-tensioned drums and solid-brass bugles. The music played by the Corps reflects the heritage of the Revolutionary War era, with Colonial tunes like "Drums and Guns" and "Yankee Doodle." This music has been carefully researched from original 18th century documents to ensure authenticity. The Corps brings added dignity to official ceremonies. It performs at all White House arrival ceremonies, presidential inaugurals, Army full-honor arrival ceremonies at Fort Myer, Army general-officer retirements, and numerous other state and military ceremonies.