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The Middlesex County Volunteers (MCV) are seeking new members! We are volunteers as our name suggests, a conglomerate of professionals from all walks of life who seek to learn and perform at an elite level. We\"\" are a historically inspired ensemble performing early music, folk and classical works with contemporary arrangements ranging from Praetorius, Playford, and Quantz to contemporary composers.<\/p>\r\n

The MCV fife section perform on a keyless 10-hole fife, which is a fully chromatic instrument, created from a mix of early flutes\/fifes and the need to be able to perform in a more modern setting. Knowledge of the instrument is not required to join, we offer the use of group owned instruments, and ensemble training for people wishing to stay involved in music or wanting to rediscover music in their lives! Private and small group lessons can also be offered on a case by case basis.<\/p>\r\n

MCV drum section play Cooperman rope tension snare and bass drums (group owned instruments). Rudimental drumming knowledge is required to join.<\/p>\r\n

The MCV fife and drum sections have had the privilege to play with many different musical ensembles over the years, including Boston Pops Orchestra, Boston Camerata, President’s Own Marine Band, The Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps, Cambridge Symphony Orchestra and Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra.<\/p>\r\n

MCV color guard section carry the US flag and Pine Tree flag (flag carriers), swords (guards) and Guidon flag.<\/p>\r\n

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