A generous drum corps fan wishing to remain anonymous asked the Jersey Surf to consider a proposal to expose a potentially larger number of prospective performers to the DCI World Class experience by covering a significant portion of the organization’s facility rental, vehicle rental and meal expenses for the November 22-24 “Experience & Audition Camp” … Read more →
To kick off a year-long celebration of the organization’s 30th Anniversary, the Jersey Surf World Class Drum Corps is pleased to announce the selection of ETHAN SEARS to lead the corps as head Drum Major for the 2020 season. A lifelong resident of Warrenton Virginia, Ethan was introduced to band as a trombone player at … Read more →
The DCI Giving Challenge is back… and YOU can help power us across the finish line with flying colors! Thanks to the generosity of one very special donor, all donations made prior to 12 midnight on Wednesday, July 31st are DOUBLED! • 1. Sponsor a meal, drink or snack • 2. Buy one of the … Read more →
Following our competitive season premiere performance on Tuesday evening at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, the Jersey Surf souvenir merchandise trailer and the corps van towing it were involved in a motor vehicle accident early Wednesday morning in Newburg, MD. There were no injuries and only the Surf van and “souvie” trailer were involved. … Read more →
The 2019 Jersey Surf is transporting audiences to the very depths of the ocean… a powerful and mysterious place inspiring every part of the imagination. The oceans are both barriers between land masses and channels connecting them. Yet whether one is close to shore or submerged in the deepest trenches, it is the life under … Read more →
Jersey Surf, Inc. is extraordinarily pleased to announce a creative collaboration with the nationally recognized Appel Farm Arts & Music Campus. Through the partnership, Jersey Surf and Appel Farm will work together to develop creative programs centered around the rapidly expanding world of “marching music performing arts,” with each entity contributing its unique experience, best … Read more →
With hundreds of years – yes, literally HUNDREDS of years of combined experience – as musicians, educators and performers, the 2019 Jersey Surf educational team is expecting big things from the young performers in their charge. The positive energy, enthusiastic outlook and renewed commitment are creating palpable excitement around the corps as it begins its … Read more →
The Jersey Surf is very pleased to announce the organization’s program design team for the 2019 Drum Corps International season and summer tour. Alan Spaeth, Creative Director ALAN SPAETH has been designing for the Marching Arts since 1988. He is known for creative, one-of-a-kind shows. Working with several groups at various competitive levels his work … Read more →
ADRIAN AMEGASHIE has been a marching percussionist since high school; having performed on bass, tenors and snare during his scholastic career, prior to going on to shape his love of cymbal performance. In addition to marching with the Jersey Surf for three seasons (2015-17), Adrian also performed with United Percussion in 2016 and Rhythm X … Read more →
MICHAEL LONGDO has over 30 years of experience in the concert and marching music arenas. He has served as an educator, arranger, performer and adjudicator. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education from Murray State University. Mike’s teaching experience includes a 25 year career at the high school level in the states … Read more →