The American Originals Fife and Drum Corps was organized by John Bosworth
in 1991. In its brief history, the Corps has become one of the most popular
and sought after musical organizations in the Drum Corps world. his unique Fife
and Drum Corps offers an extensive repertoire of traditional American song spanning
from the Revolutionary War through the Civil War on into the music of the 20th
Century. Selections from the Broadway stage, works of Morton Gould and Benny
Goodman, as well as English, Scottish, and Irish airs enrich the musical experience.
In true American fashion, the Corps preserves tradition while incorporating
the innovations of modern Drum Corps literature.
From High School auditoriums to concert halls, at festivals
of American Music, the Corps has performed for audiences of 100 and crowds of
over 20,000 as well as television appearances including QVC TV with a viewing
audience of 63 million people. The Corps has made trips to Switzerland as guests
of the Vereinigte Kleinbasler (VKB) in the summers of 1994 and 1998.
The Corps is located in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area.
THE AMERICAN ORIGINALS PRESENTS:
Music that is a part of the rich fabric of American folklore, woven by
the men and women who built our nation out of the great expanse of North America.
THE MISSION STATEMENT
To preserve the sounds of our historical past while incorporating military
precision, techniques and execution in order to provide a well rounded presentation
of musical excellence.
OBJECTIVES
To perform for events that stimulate the spirit
in our country.
To demonstrate, in a team environment, the hard
work and discipline required to execute a difficult musical repertoire that
distinguishes the group's fifing and drumming as an exceptional art form.
To represent the United States in international
events that bring citizens from around the world together.