"Our Story"
While the Ancient City's compelling history has been told through nearly every creative outlet imaginable, there is one artistic channel that is being reintroduced to the community after more than four decades. Through years of unrivaled passion, rigorous practice, and fine tuning, Michael Scott Thomas is finally bringing his Old City Drum Corps to life in Saint Augustine. Formerly trained by world renowned Master Drum Sergeant George Carroll in Bethesda, Maryland, Thomas moved to Saint Augustine in 2007. After his arrival in ... view more »
“Our Story”
While the Ancient City’s compelling history has been told through nearly every creative outlet imaginable, there is one artistic channel that is being reintroduced to the community after more than four decades. Through years of unrivaled passion, rigorous practice, and fine tuning, Michael Scott Thomas is finally bringing his Old City Drum Corps to life in Saint Augustine. Formerly trained by world renowned Master Drum Sergeant George Carroll in Bethesda, Maryland, Thomas moved to Saint Augustine in 2007. After his arrival in the Ancient City, Thomas serendipitously found out that his decorated mentor has started the Ancient City’s original fie & drum corps in 1975. In that spirit, Thomas says, “We are dedicating our mission to re-establishing what Mr. Carroll started and what Saint Augustine has been missing for over 42 years.” OCDC’s mission is, “To feed the human spirit by sharing Saint Augustine’s enduring history & culture, not only through performance and entertainment, but by educating and informing the community about the importance of 18th century martial music.” Utilizing their four core values, EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY, TRADITION and RESPECT, OCDC provides free public performances alongside the reenactment community and through educational programs facilitated by the National Parks Department as well as public and private schools in the area.
As a 501-c3, Not For Profit Charitable Organization, OCDC depends solely on monetary donations and grants to sustain their mission, to obtain period correct uniforms and equipment, and to provide a small stipend to their skilled and highly trained musicians. OCDC would like to thank community sponsors like Saint Augustine Beach Civic Association, the Saint Johns Cultural Council, and various local businesses for making their free performances accessible to everyone in the community. To make a donation and learn more about Old City Drum Corps visit www.OldCityDrum.com or visit us at our Year End Fundraising Campaign & Demonstration Performance Dec. 22nd. at the Saint Augustine Amphitheaters Sat. Farmers Market. “VIVA SAINT AUGUSTINE” !
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