LMS Music
Flute and Bugle Marches 2021
Gallanthia
Children’s Love
Prussian Glory
Retreat Marches
Hazelmere – Designated March
Killaloe
Heraldry
Mechanised Infantry
Notices and Events
Corps of Drums Society Muster
next muster TBA
Lord Mayors Show
Date 13 Nov 2021
Lord Mayors Show Rehearsal
The Rehearsal for the LMS 2021 will be confirmed as soon as possible
NOTE: – Anyone wishing to attend either of the 2 events above please email the Secretary@corpsofdrums.com
Drummers Call
Our annual magazine edited by Geoff Fairfax MBE features
- Articles about both current and historical events
- Photos and illustrations
- Member’s News
- Correspondence on many facets of Drums music and life.
About Us
The Corps of Drums Society was founded in London in 1977, with the primary aim of preserving and promoting drum and fife/flute and bugle music based on the traditions of the British Army.
Corps of Drums are still included within the establishment of the English and Welsh infantry battalions (the Scots and Irish have the Pipes and Drums), but their survival depends on the retention of the skills and knowledge needed to train new drummers and flute players, and Buglers in the Light Division.
The Society has made a significant contribution to the establishment of a system of formal training, which should enable this very longstanding tradition of Corps of Drums to continue. In addition to its involvement with the Army, the membership of the Society includes civilian and cadet Corps, who base their music on the military traditions, we also have many individual members.
The Society maintains a list of active Corps of Drums with the aim of putting prospective players and instructors in touch with their nearest group who can use their skills or provide training.
To get access to special content including:
- Annual Drummers Call magazine (pdf, hard copy and back copies)
- Free sheet music with QR codes to linked recorded music
- Early access to Society events, rehearsals and plans
- Monthly newsletter by email and posted on Facebook
- Photo archives
