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Mattatuck Drum Band

Hi there! So, have you ever heard of a drum band before? It's a group of people who play drums and other instruments together to make music!

One specific drum band is called the Mattatuck Drum Band. They are from a place called Waterbury in Connecticut. They were actually formed a really long time ago, back in 1767! That's even before your great-great-great-great-great grandparents were even born!

The Mattatuck Drum Band has been around for so long because they are a really special group. They play a style of music that is unique to them called "Ancient Fife and Drum." This means that they play really old-sounding music on instruments like fifes, which are like flutes, and drums.

The Mattatuck Drum Band has even been invited to play at some really important events, like the presidential inauguration in Washington D.C. (which is a really big deal!) and even in parades in places like New York City.

So, in short, the Mattatuck Drum Band is a group of people who play very old-style music on instruments like drums and fifes. They have been around for a very long time and have played at some very important events!