Mark Reilly (US Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps)

<p>Episode 3 is an engaging conversation with one of the worlds top drumming talents, Mark Reilly, Sgt Major with the US Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps.</p><p>Mark shares his story about how he got involved with the fife and drum scene while growing up in New York, and how his mentor not only influenced his skill but his life as well.</p><p>Some of Mark's insights and observations have real relevance to the marching band scene here in Northern Ireland and beyond. I particularly like his thought that this is not our art form to keep but to give away and find ways of engaging and inspiring the next generation of players.</p><p>Mark is keen to share his knowledge with all who have the passion and interest and there is an open invitation to bands wishing to take part in the Fife and Drum musters that regularly take place across in the US.</p><p>Mark also shares some of the highlights of his musical career, with the Old Guard, Middlesex County Volunteers and Top Secret Drum Corps.</p><p>Made to Parade was privileged to have Mark on the podcast and we hope that you really enjoy the conversation.</p><p>If you want to check out some of Mark's drumming he has a YouTube channel that you can check out, I have included a link to one of his solo pieces below.</p><p>Thank you again to our Patrons who continue to support the work of Made to Parade financially, Susan McCann and Jacqui Nesbitt, thank you we really appreciate you.</p><p>The second print edition of the book is now available on Amazon, and corrects some of the grammar and spelling that was missed first time around. It will make the perfect Christmas present for anyone within the band scene.</p><p>As always if you want to share your story contact us via Facebook or email the podcast via madetoparadebook@gmail.com</p><p>https://youtu.be/vRvFY7SofTM</p>