Susan Powell, Artistic Director Joseph Krygier, Drum Instructor Kathy Jones, Fife Instructor Newly formed in 2005 is the OSU Fifes & Drums, an ensemble that brings alive the early traditions of drumming and American music. Since its inception, Robin Engelman (Nexus) has helped shape the group, coming to Ohio State both in 2005 and 2006 to share his wealth of knowledge of military music and its performance traditions. This season, the OSU Fifes & Drums are pleased to be joining the OSU Marching Band for the November 11 home football game halftime show. Additionally, this same show featuring the Fifes & Drums will be repeated at the University of Michigan on November 17. The Fifes & Drums use authentic rope tension snare, bass drums and fifes made by the Cooperman company, and perform in full traditional replica uniforms created by Louella Powell (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) and Julia Powell (Milwaukee Rep). If you would like the OSU Fifes & Drums to perform for your event or school, contact Susan Powell at powell.312@osu.edu or call the percussion studio phone at 614-292-9522. http://www.cooperman.commailto:powell.312@osu.edu?subject=OSU%20Fifes%20%26%20Drumsshapeimage_3_link_0shapeimage_3_link_1

The Ohio State University Fifes & Drums

Quick Facts

Year ensemble formed 2005

number of members 4 Rope snare drums, 1 Rope bass drum, 7 fifes

inaugural performance  Drums Downtown IV

Upcoming  Featured performances with the OSU Marching Band, November 10 (Illinois home game) and November 17 (Michigan away game)

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