Musical Warriors:
Musicians in the British Napoleonic Army
The 41st Regiment of Foot Military Living History Group was pleased to present the eighth instalment in the popular 41st Regiment Lecture Series featuring Ross Flowers; musician, historian and re-enactor.
Mr. Flowers serves as the Drum Major for the “Drums 1812”. They are a highly regarded Fife & Drum Corps who not only support the Crown Forces at War of 1812 Events but have also performed in a number of significant parades and ceremonies across North America.
Ross spoke about music and its role in the British Army during the Napoleonic (and War of 1812) time frame.
The lecture was held at the Iron Duke House at the Wellington Brewery in Guelph, Ontario located at 950 Woodlawn Road West on Friday, November 7th, 2008.
The 41st Regiment is grateful for the support of Wellington Brewery and Mr. Flowers.
The 41st Regiment of Foot MLHG is a group of individuals who re-create the 41st
Regiment, as it was when it served in Canada during the War of 1812. The 41st
Regiment of Foot MLHG re-enacts at War of 1812 events, supports historic sites
and museums, does educational outreach programs and conducts historical research
on an ongoing basis.