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 →
Chris Devona, Director of Brass Education CHRIS DEVONA is excited to return for Jersey Surf’s 2019 season in a new role leading the brass program. Chris began his drum corps experience playing trumpet at the 7th Regiment and continued on mellophone at The Cadets. He is currently the band director at the Hopkins School in … Read more →
by Alex Springer, Jersey Surf Media Staff Member For the 2018 season, three international students received performer contracts with the Jersey Surf: a baritone player from China and two color guard members from Canada. As the member corps of Drum Corps International provide opportunities to students from a variety of musical and cultural backgrounds. This … Read more →
STEPHANIE DUTCHER was a member of the Jersey Surf’s brass section from 2008 until aging out in 2011. Steph joined the instructional staff as a visual technician in 2012 prior to becoming a significant contributor to the organization’s administrative team. Since 2013, Stephanie has served the corps as Assistant Corps Director and over the … Read more →
The Jersey Surf continues to focus on safety of our members, volunteers, instructors & administrative staff. Later this spring, the Jersey Surf Board of Directors will complete a comprehensive review of all harassment and discrimination policies which impact the manner in which our organization is managed. “We will continue to do everything possible to ensure … Read more →
Not even two weeks into 2018 and Jersey Surf alumnus BEN ADLER has already accomplished an amazing feat. Over the course of a four-day span, Ben ran in four races – a 5K, 10K, a half marathon, and finally a full marathon – for a total of 48.6 miles as a participant in Walt Disney … Read more →
Looking for a way to “Share the Love” this season? There are many ways you can help the corps make 2018 our most successful season yet. One of the simplest things you can do to help the corps raise money is to shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/52-1819863 and Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase to … Read more →
For a second season, Jersey Surf World Class Drum Corps is partnering with Mt. Laurel, NJ-based ProSwim Fitness to assist with the physical preparation of corps members for the physical challenges of participation in the Drum Corps International tour. The innovative, high-intensity aqua-fitness sessions premiered during the 2017 season were met with such success that … Read more →
Fourth-year Jersey Surf brass section member Logan Franz has been selected to lead the 2018 Jersey Surf brass section in the role of Horn Sergeant. The Fishersville, Va.-native is currently attending James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA where he is pursuing an undergraduate degree in music with an emphasis on Music Industry studies. At JMU, … Read more →
Several representatives from the Jersey Surf’s instructional and administrative teams along with both of the corps’ recently-appointed drum majors attended the 2018 Drum Corps International Annual Meeting and Biennial Rules Congress, held January 3rd -6th in Indianapolis, IN. Every year, delegates from the World and Open Class corps of DCI gather to discuss issues facing … Read more →