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The Washington Tattoo Podcast - Ep 17 "Talking Tattoos" Drum Major Edition: Drum Majors from the Swiss Army Central Band, "Pershing's Own" the U.S. Army Band, the Scots Guards, Irish Guards, Coldstream Guards, & the "Old Guard" Fife & Drum Corps
Maurice "Mo" Brown:
World renowned drum major for some of the world's most iconic military bands, "Mo", originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland has worked with the Irish Guards, the Scots Guards, the Coldstream Guards, as well as the Corps of Drums of the Royal Logistics Corps. He has led Guard Mounts at Buckingham Palace with three of the five U.K. Army Household Division bands, was spotlighted as drum major during the 2016 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and led multiple bands during Her Majesty's Birthday / Trooping the Colour.
James "Jim" McGarity:
SGM(R) James McGarity, a legend in his field is the most decorated Drum Major in the history of the incredible U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own". During his tenure with the U.S. Army Band he performed for numerous state and royal visits at the White House as well as for eight presidential inaugurations. SGM(R) McGarity retired from active military service with distinction and later went on to become the head Drum Major for the Virginia International Tattoo, the largest international tattoo in the United States. Jim over his legendary career has represented the United States throughout Europe, Asia, and North America and continues to consult and advise in his free time.
Philipp Rütsche:
Philipp is the lead drum instructor for the Swiss Army and is the Drum Major for the Swiss Army Central Band as well as Swiss Army Conscript Band. He was integral in the creation of the Society of International Rudimental Drummers and was a featured performer for the 2016 Percussive Arts Society International Convention's "Drummer's Heritage" concert. Philipp is a true musical ambassador and has performed all over the world representing the very best of Switzerland's traditions, history, and culture.
James "Jeb" Hague:
A graduate from Penn State University and member of the famous "Blue Band", "Jeb" went on to become the senior Drum Major for the United States Army "Old Guard" Fife and Drum Corps, part of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard", The Army's Official Ceremonial Unit and Escort to the President of the United States. He has served as Fife Section Leader, Arranger, Production Manager, State Funeral Subject Matter Expert, and now serves as the Fife Group Leader.
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