The Year 2003 marks the fiftieth anniversary of The Norwood Colonial Boys Fife and Drum Corps.
The Corps started out in the basement of St. Catherine’s School with just a handful of young men who had an interest in fifing and drumming.
For the first five or six years, competitions throughout New England were the main functions of the corps. Many medals and titles were awarded to these young men. As time went by, the corps grew in size and the men turned to marching in parades and performing in all types of events. This is still the case today.
Over the years, the corps has participated in hundreds of parades and events, some as far away as Hawaii. Other notable places where the group has performed are Ireland, New York, Savannah and all over New England.
Like most organizations, members of the corps have come and gone over the years. Despite the turnover, however, the Colonial Boys have managed to keep its appearance and music at the same level of proficiency as in bygone days.
The Corps today numbers twenty-five active members. Many of the active members came from one of the two junior corps started by the Norwood Colonial Boys. These original groups were the Liberty Boys (circa the 1950’s) and the Tiots (circa the 1980’s).
Today the Norwood Colonial Boys Fife and Drum Corps are strong in spirit and proud of their history.