Basel firm makes drums for US state ceremonies

A small drum-making firm in Basel has been commissioned to make 20 new instruments for the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps of the United States army, which performs at state ceremonies. It’s a great honour for the Swiss, but a lot of hard work. (SF/swissinfo.ch)

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