At the Sons of the American Revolution, St Lucie River Chapter, November 7 meeting, you will have the rare treat to witness a private performance by The Fort Pierce Central High School Cobra Drum & Fife Corps.
General Washington’s Continental Army used drums and fifes not only to boast morale, but also for communication and regimentation. By beats or signals of the drum, the army rose in the morning, assembled, paraded, saluted, marched, and retired.
Music, standardized for the army by the drill master Baron Friedrich Von Steuben, served as a signal in battle; the higher registers of the fife have piercing sounds that could carry above an encounter. Drums and fifes told soldiers in camp when to wake up, fetch wood or provisions, and show up for church.
The Fort Pierce Central High School Cobra Drum & Fife Corps was established in the 2019-2020 school year to provide an additional means for the corps of cadets to connect with the community, to entertain and motivate the Cobra Battalion, and as an outlet for the musically inclined cadets. The Cobra Drum & Fife Corps began with only one snare drummer (on a borrowed drum) and one fifer but now fields several drummers (both snare and bass) and several fifers. In its inaugural year, the Cobra Drum & Fife Corps conducted three community service events but hopes to expand that number to twelve in the 2020-2021 school year. The volunteer musical director, Mr. William Flannagan of Treasure Coast Fife & Drum, initially conducted in-person practice sessions with the cadets at the school (driving from Stuart, FL every other week) but was forced to stop due to the COVID epidemic. After several months off, the musical director and the Drum Major, Cadet Captain Nathaniel Johnson, reestablished the practice regimen online using the school’s online learning management system.
After the performance Hall Riediger will discuss the recent state Board of Management meeting in Orlando.
Our meeting is held at American Legion Post 318, 1000 Savanna Club Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952.
Dr Robert Hess, SAR Member
The October issue of the WHIG is posted.
The Fort Pierce Central High School US Army Junior ROTC Fife and Drum Corp will perform at the meeting.
Compatriot Hall Riediger will give a short presentation on the recent Florida Society Board of Management meeting in Orlando.
Dr. Mark Malham, Martin County Schools is the speaker for the October 3, 2020 meeting. The Revolutionary War with emphasis on George Washington is the scheduled topic. Past President Chuck Berger will formally swear in the new Chapter Officers and present several awards. Cost of the meal is $15.00, members will order their meal choice from the main menu.
Past President Chuck Berger will formally swear in the new officers and present several awards at the beginning of the meeting.
An email was sent to all members on September 21, 2020 with a Membership Renewal Form and instructions for submitting your 2021 dues.
Dues are $70 for Regular Membership and $5 for Junior Members. Dues may be paid to the Treasurer by mail or at chapter meetings. Please send you check now so our report to National is not delayed.
Make checks payable to St Lucie River Chapter Sons of the American Revolution.
Unpaid dues will cause membership to lapse!
Members will receive an email on or about September 1st with instructions and the necessary form for submitting their 2021 dues.
The website and the chapter Facebook page were updated on August 2, 2020.
Chapter Meeting Dates for October through May have been posted, click on the events link above. The Chapter will continue to meet at American Legion Post 318 1000 Savannah Club Blvd Port St Lucie, FL 34952. Menu, speakers and topics will be added as the information becomes available.
The Joint DAR/SAR luncheon commemorating Constitution Week in September 2020 has been cancelled due to concerns over COVID – 19.
The St Lucie River Chapter – Sons of the American Revolution will resume meetings on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Meetings are conducted at American Legion Post 318, 1000 Savanna Club Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952