Introducing the Philly Fife and Drum Company
A Revolutionary new fife and drum corps in Philadelphia, the birthplace of our nation. Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary!
The Players
Lois Herbine, director & fifer
Joe Breitman, fife
Georgia Dimaano, fife
Sandy Rooney, fife
Penny Soppas, fife
Steve Thomas, fife
Mark Beecher, field drum
David Lu, field drum
David Nelson, field drum
Pat O’Shea, field drum
Ed Boyle, Fifer Emeritus and Artistic Advisor
For almost five decades, Philadelphia Fife and Drum has set out to entertain and educate the public while playing Colonial Era music. The new Philly Fife and Drum Company strives to continue their mission. Some founding members have performed for opening ceremonies at Independence Hall and readings of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th as well as events held at the Philadelphia Convention Center. We are a diverse group of musicians, led by director Lois Bliss Herbine, who are coming together from different walks of life to embody the true spirit of ’76 in the birthplace of our nation.
