Drummer
Educated and often linguists, drummers in the C17th were highly regarded and paid the same rate as officers. Drums were used to relay orders from the officers to the soldiers on the battlefield and to lead the way when marching. They were also sent to accompany the officers when they meet on the field for a parley with the enemy, often going into the opposition's camp and returning with vital information about supplies and numbers.
Drumming is a very honourable and rewarding role and Lilburne's Drummers form the focal point of the Regiment when marching, keeping up Regimental morale on marches and ensuring that manoeuvres on and off the battlefield are done to exact timing. You do not necessarily need to be musical - the beats are easy to learn, and full training will be given. Although the drummer's role is non-combatant, during battles they are situated behind the pike & musket blocks to beat encouragement on the drums and to convey atmosphere, so as a drummer you experience the tension and excitement of the battle as much as anyone else!