As people everywhere work to curb the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, the Jersey Surf is shifting its plans for the coming weekend to help minimize potential exposure through person-to-person contact and to ensure continuity in its winter educational program and preparation for the 2020 Drum Corps International Tour. “In light of the considerable … Read more →
As the calendar year draws to a close, the excitement is just beginning for a new generation of marching musicians and color guard performers who will be living out their dream of taking part in the 2020 Drum Corps International Tour and the 30th Anniversary Season of the Jersey Surf. During this season of giving, … Read more →
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 →
On Sunday, October 6th alumni members of the Board of Directors and the administrative staff held a Town Hall meeting for alumni, friends, and family of the Jersey Surf. Assistant Corps Director STEPHANIE DUTCHER (hornline 2008 – 2001), and Board of Directors members JULIE HILL (color guard 2007 – 2009), GEOFF MARTIN (drumline 2000 – 2001), … Read more →
Name: Emil Rodriguez-Powell Section / Years Marched: Colorguard, 2000 and Colorguard Staff 2001, 2003, 2004 (just at the beginning of the summer) Where are you originally from? Born in Puerto Rico, my family settled in the Souderton, Pennsylvania area where I graduated from High School and my love for color guard started. Where do you live now? I currently … 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 →
Three Jersey Surf veteran members received scholarships to help fund their 2019 tour fees. East Windsor, NJ resident and fourth year Jersey Surf brass section member JUSTIN BOGEN has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the JACOBS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP, presented to a veteran member of the Jersey Surf who has contributed to the success … 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 →
Name William Careri Section / Years Marched I marched baritone during the 2014 season. For two brief periods during the 2017 season, I was a member of the media team, joining the corps for spring training and during the Allentown-Indianapolis stretch of the tour. Where are you originally from? I was born in Hackensack, New … Read more →