2015 Doris Butler Memorial Scholarship Awarded to Kayla McCaney

At a late afternoon ensemble rehearsal earlier this spring, color guard captain Kayla McCaney was presented with the 2015 Doris Butler Memorial Scholarship by long time volunteer, Terri Ives. This award is given to a veteran member who displays good work ethic and dedication to the corps. Applicants submit an essay detailing their commitment to … Read more →

Jersey Surf Honors Americans in “We the People” Ceremony

While the sound of the metronome and tuning notes filled the drum corps rehearsal air, more than 500 American flags transformed the sprawling front lawn of the Camden County Technical School into a sea of red, white, and blue this Memorial Day. With preparations for the upcoming DCI Summer Tour well underway, the Jersey Surf … Read more →

Actress Janina Gavankar Features Jersey Surf in #JustAddDrumCorps Music Video

Watch the Jersey Surf in Janina Gavankar’s (from NBC’s The Mysteries of Laura and HBO’s True Blood) #JustAddDrumCorps cover of Martin Garrix’s “Don’t Look Down.” Jersey Surf thanks Janina Gavankar for this incredible experience and the rest of the cast and crew for their tireless efforts and enthusiasm throughout the production.   Video Credits (from … Read more →

Focusing on the Member Experience

In his 50 years of drum corps experience, Mike “Merk” Mercandante has worn many hats but he’s never had one like this. This season, Merk is originating Jersey Surf’s role as Director of Member Experience. In this brand new position, Merk is working to provide members with a memorable and positive experience. By scheduling moral-lifting … Read more →

2015 Internship Opportunities

Currently Available Internships Communications / Public Relations / Social Media / Marketing Interns Develops journalistic and social media content for the official Jersey Surf website (www.JerseySurf.org), social media platforms, and various print publications. Content will be related to events in which the Surf participates, participating marching members, former marching members, families involved with the organization … Read more →

SUNSURFING: Jersey Surf 2015 Production

Jersey Surf brings audiences along with them into the bright summer sun with their 2015 production, SUNSURFING. For their 25th Anniversary season, the corps will draw upon their own name to produce a spectacular show featuring nature’s spotlight: the sun. Audiences can look forward to an engaging and ambitious production, featuring familiar hits with a … Read more →

An Ageout’s “First Camp” by Lauren Buzdygon

Jersey Surf 2015 Audition Camp #2 8:00am For the first time in five years, I pull up to the Camden County Technical School, affectionately known as “The Vokie” and joyously march into a Surf rehearsal site with no intention of touching a horn.  Today will be the easiest Surf rehearsal I have ever attended! 8:43  … Read more →

Myers Selected for Muchachos Foundation Scholarship

The Muchachos Foundation Inc. is a Not-For-Profit 501c(3) organization founded by former members of the Hawthorne Muchachos Junior Drum & Bugle Corps. The mission of the Muchachos Foundation is to advance musical ability, provide scholarships for young people, and participate in a social environment that fosters camaraderie, music appreciation and personal giving. The Muchachos Foundation … Read more →

2014 Doris Butler Memorial Scholarship Recipient: Jasmin Guevara

Jersey Surf is pleased to announce that the 2014 recipient of the Doris Butler Memorial Scholarship is Jasmin Guevara. This award is presented to a veteran member of the organization who displays a good work ethic and dedication to the corps. It is presented by the family of the late Doris Butler, mother of long-time … Read more →