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 →
The Jersey Surf is excited to announce the first ever Jersey Surf Alumni Corps. To kick off the Surf’s 30th anniversary season, the Jersey Surf Alumni Corps will march in the “6ABC Dunkin’ Donuts 2019 Thanksgiving Day Parade” in Philadelphia next November. “It’s really exciting to be able to march with Surf again” said Michael … 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 →
Jersey Surf, Inc., requires directors, employees, contractors, volunteers and members to observe high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities. Anyone considered to be a representative of Jersey Surf, Inc., and the Jersey Surf World Class Drum Corps must demonstrate unquestionable honesty and integrity in fulfilling their responsibilities … 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 →