Cooler than usual Memorial Day temperatures provided a strong breeze, but did not impede the reverence and festivity of 625 flags which were posted on the front lawn of the sprawling Gloucester Township campus of the Camden County Technical School in Sicklerville. The sea of red, white and blue banners provided a stunning and poignant … Read more →
Over Memorial Day weekend 2013, the expansive front lawn of the sprawling Camden County Technical School Gloucester Township Campus in Sicklerville, NJ will be transformed into a sea of red, white and blue as more than 600 American flags are displayed in tribute to all who have sacrificed – and who continue to sacrifice – … Read more →
For those who won’t be able to make it to our Work Party during our rehearsal camp this coming weekend, we hope you’ll be able to make it to Long Beach Island as the Jersey Surf helps to present “LOVE LBI M2” to benefit many great people affected by last year’s devastating storm. Read more … Read more →
The Jersey Surf’s Home for Camp Weekends is The Camden County Technical School, 343 Berlin-Cross Keys Road, Sicklerville, NJ 08081 Nov. – 16-18 • “Experience the Surf” Kickoff Weekend Dec. – 14-16 • December Camp Weekend Jan. – 18-20 • Jan. Camp Weekend (Brass/Percussion) Feb. – 15-17 • Feb. Camp Weekend (Brass/Percussion) March – 15-17 • … Read more →
The Jersey Surf World Class Drum Corps is looking to fill a few open positions on their summer tour team. If you are looking to get experience working with a World Class touring music organization, this could be a great opportunity for you! The Jersey Surf will tour and perform throughout North America from June … Read more →
As we begin another year, the world around us is wondering how to make the best of a new beginning. Resolutions, promises, and plans are starting to take shape. Throughout the years, though, I’ve noticed something about resolutions: While it’s very easy to make them, it can be rather difficult to keep them. As auditions … Read more →
Tim “Shorty” Bartholomew began his drum corps career as a soprano player for the Wind Gap Blue Eagles in 1977. He went on to become a soprano soloist in the Garfield Cadets , aging out in 1982. He began his teaching career as a soprano tech for the Cadets and would teach the brass section … Read more →
As October rolled into November, final preparations were being made for audition weekends around the country. This month marks the beginning of what is known as “Drum Corps season,” in which thousands of young talented musicians and performers put their skills to the test. The ultimate goal for each of these hopeful students is a … Read more →
Rob Thatcher (Percussion Arranger & Instructor) started his drum corps career in 1993 with the Bushwackers Drum Corps as a quad player and had the good fortune to learn from some of the best quad players “in the business.” Coupled with exposure to fantastic percussion arranging by Robbie Robinson and Mark Thurston, he was inspired … Read more →
Jersey Surf Food Truck Deployment / #NJSandy Relief Project Update: The deployment of the Jersey Surf’s mobile kitchen truck as a part of the massive storm relief effort in our region has been delayed, according to Jersey Surf Executive Director Bob Jacobs. “We are awaiting a revised plan from emergency management and disaster relief officials,” … Read more →