When 18th century soldiers were encamped, music known as “duty calls” marked the rhythms of the day. The reveille “First Camp” awoke soldiers in the morning. “The Roast Beef of Old England” announced mealtime. A retreat ceremony, often at sunset, ended the soldier’s working day with a tune like “Liberty.” The last song in the soldier’s ear was a tune called a “tattoo,” named for the act of “turning the taps to,” meaning that tavern keepers would tighten the taps on their barrels of ale for the night and send drinkers home. Today, this ceremony is known as “Taps.” Please join us for this look behind the scenes at what makes our Fife and Drum corp such a beloved institution HERE.