The Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes & Drums (MCV) was established in 1982 toward the close of the U.S. Bicentennial by Boston-area musicians who wished to further explore the traditional repertoires of the regimental fife and drum corps associated with the European or American armies during the American War for Independence, 1775-1783. Today they have evolved into a repertory ensemble performing martial, dance, and folk music drawn from 17th, 18th, and early 19th century sources in America and Europe.  In America is a celebration of the living art that is fife and drum, spanning the 18th to 21st centuries—from North America, the Isles, and the Continent—proving that the music of these simple instruments is alive and well In America.  For samples of “In America” tracks, please visit: http://www.mcvfifesanddrums.org/InAmerica.html