Spirit of Newark / New Jersey
Jr. Drum & Bugle Corps
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Welcome to the SPIRIT OF NEWARK/NEW JERSEY, Jr. Drum & Bugle Corps!!!!
The SPIRIT OF NEWARK/NEW JERSEY is a DCI Open Class (DIV II / III) summer touring corps based in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. We have expanded our operations to several locations throughout Newark and North New Jersey to attract more members and improve the corps.
The Summer Competition Corps will be member supported with outside donations. Our goal is to give our Competition Corps members the best possible drum corps experience with a full DCI Open Class Tour Schedule at the lowest price possible!!! Due to rising costs of running our drum corps in 08, our tour fees will be formatted differently than in the past. We will still have some of the lowest tour fees in Open Class. In this day and age that is not an easy task!!! But with your commitment and dedication, the SPIRIT OF NEWARK/NEW JERSEY will become all you want it to be!!
In anticipation, be prepared for long, intense rehearsals every time you come and you will be rewarded with a creative, but demanding show and a high level of personal achievement. Each time you perform, you will need to step it up a notch!! Be ready to practice at a higher level of intensity and you will achieve a higher level of performance and technique.
ARE YOU READY FOR THE CHALLENGE????
Best Wishes,
Glenn Eng
Executive Director
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2008 SCHEDULE – SUMMER COMPETITION CORPS
2008 FINANCIAL OBLIGATION AGREEMENT
Spirit of Newark/New Jersey Sponsor Letter
2008 SCHEDULE – SUMMER COMPETITION CORPS
All Dates and/or Sites are subject to change - $20 fee per rehearsal
Saturday January 05 SR. ROSE OF LIMA 12A – 8P
Saturday January 19 TBD $100 Tour Fee Payment Due 12A – 8P
Saturday February 09 ST. LUCY’S 12A – 8P
Saturday February 21 ST. LUCY’S $100 Tour Fee Payment Due 12A – 8P
Saturday March 08 ST. LUCY’S 12A – 8P
Saturday March 22 TBD $100 Tour Fee Payment Due 12A – 8P
Saturday April 5 TBD 12A – 8P
Fri - Sun April 26,27 Kearny Christian $100 Tour Fee Payment Due 12A SAT-
4P SUN
Saturday May 03 TBD 12A – 8P
Saturday May 17 ST. LUCY’S 12A – 8P
F,S, S MAY 23-25 Kearny Christian $100 Tour Fee Payment Due
Saturday June 07 ST.
LUCY’S 11A Sat
– 4P Sun
Fri - Sun June 13-15 CAMP 7P Fri – 4P Sun
Sat - Sun June 21-23 CAMP 12A – 8P
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FOURTH OF JULY MOVE-IN Fri - Thurs June 27 – July 03 MOVE IN CAMP Starts 7P Fri Fri July 04 4th of JULY PARADES
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July 12 SHOW Springfield MA
July 18 SHOW BRICK, NJ
JULY 19 SHOW WILDWOOD, NJ
2008 DCI TOUR SCHEDULE – Overview
JULY 26 SHOW BUFFALO, NY
JULY 28 SHOW DAYTON, OH
JULY 31 SHOW PORTAGE, MI
AUGUST 1 SHOW MADISON, WI
AUGUST 3 SHOW CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI
AUGUST 5 DCI OPEN CLASS PRELIMS MICHIGAN CITY, IN
AUGUST 6 I AND E’s
AUGUST 7 WORLD CLASS QUARTER FINAL Indianapolis, IN
AUGUST 8 WORLD CLASS SEMI FINALS AND OPEN CLASS SEMI FINALS
AUGUST 10 WORLD CLASS AND OPEN CLASS FINALS
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF
VISUAL
ANDREW HAYWARD – VISUAL CAPTION HEAD
MELANIE CONDRAN – VISUAL TECH
GUARD
ISAAC HOLIDAY -GUARD CAPTION HEAD
DALE KEENEY –GUARD TECH
PERCUSSION
BOB CRAIG - PERCUSSION CAPTION HEAD
RICHARD LORENZO – PERCUSSION TECH
WAYNE CAMPBELL – PERCUSSION TECH
DEMIL FRICKLIN – PERCUSSION TECH
MIKE JERMAN- PERCUSSION TECH
MELISSA ANDERSON – PIT TECH
BRASS
JOSE VELASQUEZ – BRASS CAPTION HEAD
DUKE FRICK – BRASS TECH
2008 SHOW THEME
TITLE
SONGS: To be Determined
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
HAROLD WRIGHT – DIRECTOR 732) 318-8652 (Cell)
ISAAC HOLIDAY – HOUSING / TOUR COORDINATOR – (917) 701–7084 (Cell)
MELANIE CONDRAN –ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ EDUCATION CONSULTANT –(973) 752-9225
ATTENDANCE – PRACTICE / CAMPS
Our entire schedule is built upon time flexibility. Your time is valuable. Everyone needs to practice to improve. We are also aware that many members come to the corps lacking certain skills. This year we will help everyone to be better prepared by utilizing their time to achieve maximum results.
Now we created our flexible schedule to accommodate experienced Band and /or Drum Corps members who have to travel some distance (more than one hour!) to make our rehearsals. However, their prior marching experience makes All – Day Rehearsal more practical and quite cost – effective.
The SPIRIT OF NEWARK/ NEW JERSEY is well aware of the demands and pressures put on today’s youth. Everyone’s personal schedule is so packed with deadlines and “work due yesterday” that drum and bugle corps participation needs to be able to fit in and not dominate those schedules.
So, because our schedule is flexible, every member will be able to attend most rehearsals and, thusly, will get the maximum benefit possible. And by attending every rehearsal, each member will grow not only in the technical performance of their instrument but also in their personal life – responsibility, self-discipline, accountability, teamwork, confidence, and self-esteem.
All we ask our members to do is come to practice with an open mind for new possibilities, a consistent, positive attitude to overcome obstacles, and a deep passion and respect for the SPIRIT OF NEWARK/NEW JERSEY and the drum corps activity.
Our membership is quite diverse. Now that we are recruiting for the first time outside of Newark, many new opportunities for cross-cultural and capacity building are available in this corps while they remain limited in other corps. We hope that our diversity will be one of the keys to our success.
Most importantly, your continued, on – time attendance is extremely critical and basic for our immediate success. Your commitment is what we thrive on.
WHAT TO BRING
For WINTER / SPRING INDOOR REHEARSALS, members should wear comfortable and warm clothes.
Bring: a water bottle, pens and paper, music, mouthpieces, drumsticks, etc.
For SPRING / SUMMER OUTDOOR REHEARSALS, members should be ready for all types of weather: cold, warm, or brutally hot. Bring rain gear, and an extra set of clothing and socks / shoes. Though cold drinking water will be available at rehearsals, members must bring their own water bottle.
The corps breaks for lunch or dinner when appropriate. We suggest that members pack a cooler full of food, drinks, fruits, etc. This is more affordable for members and gives them a chance to rest instead of running around to fast food restaurants. It also ensures that rehearsals can resume on time.
For COMPETITION WEEKENDS: As above for SPRING / SUMMER OUTDOOR REHEARSALS, but add: a sleeping bag, extra clothes and underwear, shower and personal items, soap, towel, deodorant.
CELL PHONES MUST BE TURNED OFF DURING REHEARSAL! PLEASE MAKE OR RECEIVE CALLS ONLY WHEN YOU HAVE AN AUTHORIZED BREAK.
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TOUR FEES / FUND RAISING
The complete TOUR FEE is $500. Beginning January 19, you must pay $100 a month or pay $50 per rehearsal. Tour fee must be paid in full by May 23. By paying per rehearsal, you will be able to pay the TOUR FEE a little at a time and not put a hole in your pocket. If you can not afford the tour fee, we offer a Sponsor Letter to help raise the needed funds. TWO OR MORE MEMBERS FROM ONE FAMILY PAY ONLY ONE TOUR FEE!!!
The TOUR FEE is used to offset expenses, such as food, practice and sleeping facilities, insurance, etc., when the corps is traveling, i.e., on COMPETITION WEEKENDS and on the DCI TOUR and must be paid to DCI before the season starts. The TOUR FEE is therefore, not refundable for any reason.
The SPIRIT OF NEWARK/ NEW JERSEY Tour Fee is less than half of what other area corps charge! The two main reasons why this is true are – corporate donations and the corps is readily available for Parades (unlike most corps). We currently have 4 (four) Parade dates on our Schedule.
ALL TOUR FEES ARE DUE BY THE MAY 23 CAMP!!
There are many other expenses for which we need and solicit donations: instruments, uniforms, equipment repair, flags, vehicle repairs, etc. Please contact the Director if someone would like to make a donation.
OTHER COSTS
There is a mandatory $20 per rehearsal or camp. This offsets the costs food and instructors during the year, which, if you’ve ever paid for private music teachers, can get quite expensive. If there is a balance due on per camp fee or tour fee, the member will not be able to participate until the balance due is paid. If there are signed sponsor letters amounting to the tour fee balance due, that will be accepted as payment.
Additionally, the following items MUST be bought from the corps: new black marching shoes, a Corps T-shirt to be worn under the uniform, black gloves (for horn players). Color Guard and Pit members may require other personal items for their uniform, such as, special hats or tights.
PARENTAL / FAMILY INVOLVEMENT
The SPIRIT OF NEWARK/ NEW JERSEY strongly encourages parental and family involvement. This support is important not only to the individual member, but also to the entire corps. Members whose parents / family know the corps and understand the organization, member’s responsibilities, and scheduling, tend to more successfully complete the season. To help keep costs down, we are asking all parents to volunteer their services at a few rehearsals and/or camps.
WE NEED PARENTS AND ADULTS TO VOLUNTEER AS: cooks on trips and tour, to help move equipment on and off the field and the truck, carry water and refreshments for members at Parades, sew uniforms, flags, etc. We ask that you volunteer at least once this year. The Director, Mr. Harold Wright, will call.
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL POLICY
Use of illegal drugs is strictly
forbidden and is considered grounds for dismissal. Use of alcohol and tobacco
is absolutely prohibited at any school that the corps might rehearse at,
sleepover in, or perform at.
THE FOLLOWING FOUR FORMS MUST BE FILLED OUT AND SIGNED!!!!!!!!
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Spirit of Newark / New Jersey
Jr. Drum & Bugle Corps
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION for SUMMER COMPETITION CORPS
Name____________________________________Nickcame_______________________
Address___________________________________________________
City__________________________ State______________Zip_____________________
Home Phone_____________________________________________________________
E-mail Address___________________________________________________________
School__________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth_____________________________________________________________
Section_________________________Experience________________________________
Marching Experience?_____________________________________________________
Parents / Guardian________________________________________________________
Occupation___________________________Work Phone Number__________________
We are asking every Parent/Guardian to volunteer at least once during the year. Please call Mr. Wright, Director .
AGREEMENT: The signature of the Parent / Legal Guardian or member conveys the agreement of all parties that the SPIRIT OF NEWARK/ NEW JERSEY, jr. Drum & Bugle Corps, its members, administration, agents, instructors, and all other employees and volunteers shall be held harmless and indemnified in the event that the member is a victim of an accidental injury while at a rehearsal, performance, or traveling with the corps or to a corps function, regardless of whether such injury is, in whole or in part a result of the use of property or equipment of the SPIRIT OF NEWARK / NEW JERSEY, jr. Drum & Bugle Corps.
Signature of Member:________________________________ Date:_________________
“I, the undersigned, hereby give my child permission to rehearse, travel and perform with the SPIRIT OF NEWARK/NEW JERSEY.”
Signature of Parent / Legal Guardian____________________ Date__________________
I WILL VOLUNTEER FOR 1 REHEARSAL - Available:__________________
MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
Spirit of Newark / New Jersey
Jr. Drum & Bugle Corps
The signed Medical Release Form provides vital information in case of a medical emergency. This information will be kept confidential and will travel with the corps to all functions. If an emergency arises, it may be difficult to reach either parents or other family members to give permission for treatment.
“I do hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and agree to hold harmless the SPIRIT OF NEWAR K/ NEW JERSEY, Drum & Bugle Corps, the NU City Corp. Organization, the organizers, sponsors, supervisors, participants and persons transporting to or from activities for any claim arising out of any injury, except to the extent and in the amount covered by liability insurance.”
“ I authorize the adult supervision of the SPIRIT OF NEWARK / NEW JERSEY, Drum & Bugle Corps / Nu City Corp. to seek medical aid for the member named on this form, in my name, and at my expense, if deemed necessary by a hospital, licensed physician or surgeon.”
MEMBER’S NAME______________________________________________
MEMBER’S SIGNATURE_________________________________________DATE________________
PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN____________________________________DATE________________
PHYSICIAN’S NAME_______________________________ PHYSICIANS PHONE________________
1. Any reaction to penicillin or other drugs? YES NO
2. Any regular use of medication? YES NO
3. Any use of insulin? YES NO
4. Any known allergies (including food)? YES NO
5. Date of last DT injection_______________________
INSURANCE INFORMATION
INSURANCE COMPANY__________________________________________
ADDRESS_______________________________________________________
VERIFICATION PHONE___________________________________________
NAME OF INSURED______________________________________________
RELATIONSHIP__________________________________________________
SUBSCRIBER AND GROUP# _______________________________________
EQUIPMENT / UNIFORM AGREEMENT
Spirit of Newark / New Jersey
Jr. Drum & Bugle Corps
Normal upkeep of any corps equipment, while in the member’s possession, will be the responsibility of the member, and the member will be held financially responsible for loss, theft, and damage as a result of accident, misuse or neglect on the part of the member.
“I agree to return any piece of equipment at the end of the season in the same condition it was originally issued, less normal wear and tear. I am also advised that if I fail to return any property belonging to the SPIRIT OF NEWARK / NEW JERSEY, then I will be charged for the full replacement value of the item, along with any collection or attorney’s fees incurred in the process.”
“I shall keep my uniform clean and wrinkle free, and keep it in a good quality garment bag, at my expense, for travel. I shall also keep all gloves and accessories clean and in good condition. My shoes will be polished and dirt free.”
MEMBER’S NAME______________________________________________
MEMBER’S SIGNATURE__________________________________DATE____________________
PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN_____________________________DATE____________________
2008 FINANCIAL OBLIGATION AGREEMENT
Spirit of Newark / New Jersey
Jr. Drum & Bugle Corps
Corps members must agree to meet their financial obligations to the organization before any equipment can be issued. Even though the SPIRIT OF NEWARK/NEW JERSEY monetary requirements are extremely reasonable and realistic, every member needs to understand the importance of paying fees on time.
In addition, because the SPIRIT OF NEWARK/NEW JERSEY utilizes Parades as FUND RAISERS, it is mandatory that members attend Parades (unless excused) or be required to find an alternative means of supplementing corps funding. (e.g., finding a sponsor who might donate money to have their name honored : a) $100 for a uniform, b) $200 for an instrument, c) $500 sponsor name on the side of the Equipment Truck, etc.)
The TOUR FEE for 2008 is $500, due by May 23 Camp. (See Tour Fees and Fundraising on page 5). If there is more than one member from a family, you still pay for only one member.
ALL REHEASAL FEES AND TOUR INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS ARE DUE BY THE DESIGNATED DATE OR THE MEMBER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIAPTE IN CORPS ACTIVITIES UNTIL PAYMENT IS SATISFIED.
All TOUR FEES MUST BE PAID BY MAY 23, 2008
There are various miscellaneous costs that the member should be aware of: marching shoes, corps T-shirt, gloves, etc (See page 5 – OTHER COSTS). Please be prepared.
MEMBER’S NAME____________________________________DATE______________________
MEMBER’S SIGNATURE__________________________________________________________
PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN__________________________DATE______________________
Spirit of Newark/New Jersey Sponsor Letter
Dear ______________________________________________________________________________,
My name is __________________________________________________________ and I am sending this letter to you to let you know that I am a proud member of the Spirit of Newark /New Jersey Drum and Bugle Corps. I have made it through the audition process and I am now rehearsing in preparation for our 2008 competitive season. We are a member of Drum Corps International and we tour and compete throughout the country during the summer months. The experience I am preparing for is truly a life building one.
If you are not familiar with our organization and the activity in which we are involved, I would like to take just a minute of your time to tell you a little about it. Spirit of Newark New Jersey is a 501c3 non-profit musical organization with over 75 musicians and dance performers between the ages of 14 and 21, who come from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and surrounding states as far away as Virginia. We are interested in furthering our musical and performance education and Spirit of Newark New Jersey is providing us this opportunity.
Our drum corps was started in 1991 and continues to be a model of excellence in youth programming representing the City of Newark all over the country, and I am proud to be part of this special group of people. Being a member of Spirit of Newark New Jersey will allow me the opportunity to receive instruction from some of the top music educators in the country, tour the United States, and perform in front of tens of thousands of people this summer.
Of course, being part of such an organization does not come free, and that is one of the reasons I am writing this letter to you. Each member of the corps is required to raise $500 for touring fees. These fees cover all our food, transportation, and housing as we go on tour to Indianapolis In. We will travel approximately 2500 miles this summer. It also helps to cover the cost of our uniforms, instruments, and nine months of music and dance instruction.
Spirit of Newark /New Jersey has established this individual sponsorship program for its members. I would really appreciate any assistance that you may be able to provide. I am not asking for $500. All I am asking for is a small amount to help me achieve my goal. Will you help me and give me the opportunity to travel around the country and perform in front of tens of thousands of people?
Please use the bottom portion of this letter to make your contribution.
Thank you for your time, consideration, and support.
Sincerely,
Spirit of Newark New Jersey Member
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Please tear or cut along the dotted line
Spirit of Newark New Jersey Member Sponsorship
Yes, I would like to sponsor a portion of the tour fees for corps member __________________________________.
Enclosed, please find my sponsorship donation in the amount of $____________.
Please make checks payable to The Spirit of Newark/New Jersey and return it with this form to the address below.
Sponsor’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________________________________________________________ State: ____________ Zip: _______
Telephone: _________________________________________________
Melanie Condran Administrative Assistant 38 Independence Drive Roselle NJ, 07203
For more detailed information about our organization, please go to
www.spiritofnewark.org or email spiritofnewjersey@yahoo.com