| It is the duty of the Field music to make themselves
thoroughly acqainted with the respektive parts they are to perform, and to confine
themselves strictly to the system from which they practice; they should never alter any
beat or march when performing with others, as it is highly detrimental to its elegance,
and renders it unintelligible. They should provide themselves with correct instruments and
such as will chord or be in tune with those belonging to other players with whom they may
have to perform. When called upon for military duty, the Field music should always appear
neat and clean and should pay particular attention to the direction of the Drum.major, or
those placed in command over them and should never engage in conversationn or leave their
position in line without permission; ba paying strictattention to their duties, they will
always command the respect of their officers. Duty Of The Orderly Drummer And
Fifer.
At Guard-mounting, the Drum-major will selct one drummer and one fifer, who will
accompany the guard house (or tent) the former to remain there for the purpose of giving
signals, with all of which he should be well acquainted; and by no means should he leave
his post withaout permission, as his duty is very important. The Orderly fifer will attend
to the marque or quarters of the Adjutant, or officers of the day, to carry orders; after
which he will repair to the guard house and remain until relieved.
Duty Of The Leading Drummer And Fifer.
They shoul take their poston the right of the music for the purpose of giving the
necessary signals for the commencement or alteration of any beat or march. The leading
drummer should be well acquaintedwith the time, as on him the other musicians depend in
some measure for it. He should therefore be quick, active and correct, and always attend
strictly to his duty. It is the duty of both to reportto the Drum-major any mis-demeanor
on the part of the Filed music.
The Leader.
In all cases the music will be governed by the performance of the leading Drum-major;
consequently he must be recognized as ´Leader`.
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