The Music of the Connecticut Yanks

We rarely get to thank our heroes.

On March 25, 2023,
nearly 200 folks gathered to do just that...

We rarely get to honor our heroes.

But on March 25, 2023,
nearly 200 folks gathered to do just that...

From the 1950s to 1976, The Connecticut Yanks were one of the most dominating & influential Fife & Drum Corps in America...

From the 1950s to 1976, The Connecticut Yanks were one of the most dominate & influential Fife & Drum Corps in America...

Now, the music & legacy of The Yanks are preserved for future generations to listen, learn, & play...

Rhythm Monster LIVE! presents

The Music of the
Connecticut Yanks Fife & Drum Corps

featuring Charley Poole, Jr.

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Rhythm Monster LIVE! presents

The Music of the
Connecticut Yanks Fife & Drum Corps

featuring Charley Poole, Jr.

Get Access Now

This Monster Series Includes:

Play Along Vids

Jam along to The Yanks classic medleys & tunes with Snare & Bass scores by Bob Redican, Ray Brodeur, & Charley Poole, Jr. & performed by Monster Fife & Drum Corps musicians spanning over 70 years.

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PadLab™ Practice

Wood-shed and practice every Snare & Bass score YOUR way by choosing your preferred score, instrument, tempo, phrase, camera angle, and more with PadLab.

PadLab™ is an originally designed digital tool by Rhythm Monster that lets you see and hear what YOU need to learn better.

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The Album

Listen to the restored album from 1973, “The Yanks are Coming!” recorded nearly 50 years to the date prior to the historic Rhythm Monster LIVE! event.

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CT Yanks Alumni Corps

See, hear and jam along with a most Monster reunion of original CT Yanks Fife & Drum Corps members coming together for a final run of some classic charts!

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Charley Poole, Jr. Solos

Play Along and practice with Charley to learn some of his State and National Championship winning snare drum solos!

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Yanks Stories

Hear personal stories from Yanks alumni and other Fife & Drum musicians who were influenced by this legendary ensemble.

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This Monster Series Includes:

Play Along Vids

Jam along to The Yanks classic medleys & tunes with Snare & Bass scores by Bob Redican, Ray Brodeur, & Charley Poole, Jr. & performed by Monster Fife & Drum Corps. musicians spanning over 70 years.

Start Playing

PadLab™ Practice

Start Practicing

The Album

Listen to the restored album from 1973, “The Yanks are Coming!” recorded nearly 50 years to the date prior to the historic Rhythm Monster LIVE! event.

Start Listening

CT Yanks Alumni Corps

See, hear and jam along with a most Monster reunion of original CT Yanks Fife & Drum Corps members coming together for a final run of some classic charts!

Start Watching

Charley Poole, Jr. Solos

Play Along and practice with Charley to learn some of his State and National Championship winning snare drum solos!

Start Playing

Yanks Stories

Hear personal stories from Yanks alumni and other Fife & Drum musicians who were influenced by this legendary ensemble.

Start Watching

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