34 - Interview with SFC Kevin Lynch: US Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps

The Early American Brass Band Podcast

Episode 34 is our interview with SFC Kevin Lynch of the United States Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps. We talk about the history and duties of this unique unit as well as their role in preserving the military music traditions of the United States Army.

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Music in this episode comes from Our Musical Past from the Library of Congress.

Episode Structure:

• 4:06 - Kevin’s musical background

• 6:30 - What the audition for the Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps was like

• 10:26 - Field music and the musician’s role in the early military. History of the Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps

• 17:00 - Larger history of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment - The Old Guard

• 20:21 - Day to day duties of the Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps, preserving history

• 27:00 - Authenticity - balancing historical accuracy with the demands of the job and staying relevant

• 37:35 - Music of the Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps. Historical Trumpets and Historical Flutes

• 45:20 - Historical music playing outside of Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps

• 49:15 - Where you can find out more about the Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps

• 51:24 - Featured Album: The Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps, Celebrating 50 Years