Bo Park

North Jersey Marching Band Program is looking for an exceptional individual to instruct: Group 6A Marching Band (as per USBands) Scholastic Novice (as per USBands) Applicants must have a minimum of 60 college credits, and should have High School Marching Band and/or Drum Corps [DCA/DCI] instructional experience. If interested, please contact me at BParkTrombone@gmail.com.

The Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps is performing for thousands this weekend. Today, Friday June 20th, the Bushwackers will have the distinct honor of performing for thousands of America's heroes, their fans, and spectators across the world as the opening act for the Closing Ceremonies of the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games. This event at Sun National Bank Arena in Trenton, NJ is the culmination of a week of sports competitions and memories being made as these nationwide games comes to a close. The Bushwackers' members will have the opportunity to perform a commissioned piece of music "Heart of a Champion"; written to honor the Athletes on this special night. The Corps will also perform the National Anthem with special guest, Tower of Power's very own, Jesse McGuire on Trumpet. This event is being Live-Streamed worldwide. Please visit the Special Olympics' website Completing our jam-packed weekend on Sunday June 22nd, the Bushwackers will be performing in full uniform for the first time at their Annual Summer Send-Off Preview Show & BBQ event. Friends, Fans, and Alumni can check out the music of Muse, Bob Dylan, and Hindemith as we launch our 2014 Program: "The Resistants". For more information on our Summer Send-Off, please visit: www.bushwackers.org/bbq

The Bushwackers come to the aid of one of their own this Sunday. Check out this chance to give back and a special performance by the Corps. http://bushwackers.org/2014/05/13/frantzman-family-benefit/

The Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps and the m*Power Special Needs Music Ensemble, both program offerings of SmART Performances, announced today their appearance as featured groups at the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games: the largest, most innovative and inspirational national event to be held in the history of the Special Olympics in the United States. For More Information, Please Visit Us At: http://bushwackers.org/2014/04/04/bush-to-perform-at-special-olympics/

The Bushwackers, and SmART Performances are excited to bring the joy of art, music, and performances to ALL demographics. =]

The Bushwackers are excited to announce our expansion and a new ensemble. Click on the link below for more info!! http://bushwackers.org/2014/02/26/smart/

Here is a Special Holiday Message from the Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps. Don't forget to visit www.bushwackers.org/holiday and help Santa out today.

The Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps is proud to introduce their 2014 production: "The Resistants" Using the music of Muse, Bob Dylan, Daft Punk, and Paul Hindemith, the Bushwackers are breaking all barriers and defying normal drum corps show expectations with this unique show concept. The Corps is excited to hit the field and entertain thousands of people in 2014! Visit www.bushwackers.org for information on being part of our historic 33rd Season. The Official Show Announcement Video: The Bushwackers Drum and Bugle Corps 2014 - The Resistants

How to Succeed at Your First Drum Corps Camp A Quick Guide from the Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps The Bushwackers will be hosting our highly anticipated 33rd Open House coming up in 7 Days, and we would like to share our positive message of how to SUCCEED at your First Drum Corps Camp. This guide, created for our prospective members, can be used to help anyone attending a Drum Corps camp this fall set themselves up for success. If this is your first Drum Corps experience, or even your first time at a Bushwackers’ camp, here are a few tips on how to succeed and leave with a smile on your face: 1) Be Prepared. Your time here is about having fun, not stressing out. Make sure to have the following with you: A great attitude of wanting to have an amazing time while getting world-class instruction Sneakers Equipment. We will have MANY people at Open House. Extra stuff is always good to have around. Brass Bring a horn if you can, in case we run short A mouthpiece Valve oil Towel (Navy Blue), sizeable for under your instrument when laid on the ground Three-ringed binder w/ sheet protectors Percussion Sticks or mallets A Practice pad An extra snare/tenor/bass drum with stand. The more the merrier! Three-ringed binder w/ sheet protectors Guard Your own Rifles/Sabres if desired. Your own pole and silk if desired. Athletic/Dance appropriate clothing Pencils! A great attitude. In case you missed that one :) 2) Ask A LOT of Questions!! Be Wrong! It’s OK! That's the only way you know what's right, and how we know what information we need to be emphasizing. . 3) Make Friends Before Coming Make sure to say hello and introduce yourself in our 2014 Bushwackers Interest group as well as the individual 2014 Brass, Guard, and Percussion groups. Message your caption heads and vets to ask questions, say hi, or just geek out. We love doing that! 4) Make Sure We Know You Are Coming! Why? We want to make sure we are prepared with food, equipment, etc. We need to make sure we can get you a ride or help with anything you need to succeed before Open House! RSVP-ing is easy…go to www.bushwackers.org and click on the REGISTER link by the Open House announcement. It takes like 30 seconds. 5) If you are under 18, tell your parents about the Open House PARENT MEETING at 1pm We will have a special session at Open House just for Parents to get specific info on the details and schedule of marching for a season. Information is key for you AND your family to be successful in Drum Corps. We want everyone involved!! 6) This is NOT an AUDITION! We don’t do that here. We don’t cut people. If you want to be a Bushwacker, we will always have a place for you in the Corps. 7) RELAX, and see #6 Follow this list, and you will walk in already successful. We look forward to meeting every one of you! See you in 7 days. The Bushwackers Open House Team

Hello DCP Community! The Bushwackers Drum and Bugle Corps is excited to host several Info and Interest Webinars this coming week in response to the overwhelming interest during our 2014 off-season! These Webinars are designed to answer any basic questions that you may have before Open House, and give those who are interested, parents, and returning vets the resources they need to ensure a successful 2014 Bushwackers Open House on Sunday, November 24th. On Wednesday or Thursday night, join the Bushwackers' Administration and Instructional Staff as they give a brief introduction to themselves, the basics of being a Bushwacker, and expectations for the 2014 Season. Please Click on a link below to join us for one of these exciting events! Learn more about what it’ll take to be part of a Six-Time World Champion Drum Corps. Percussion is this Wednesday Night, November 6, 9pm-9:30pm http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=EA50DD89884B3C Brass is this Thursday night, November 7, 9pm-9:30pm http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=EA50DE81844E3D Color Guard is this Thursday night, November 7, 9:30pm-10pm http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=EA50DD89894D3C

The Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps Invites YOU to our 2014 Open House The Bushwackers are excited to announce that this year's OPEN HOUSE will be held Sunday, November 24th, 2013 at the Princeton Day School! Princeton Day School is located at 650 Great Road in Princeton, NJ. Make sure to click on the link below to pre-register online for the Open House, and get a $10 discount off the registration fee! If you are interested in being part of the 33rd edition of the Six-Time World Champion Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps, please visit our Open House Registration Page Here! Response has been HUGE for the 2014 Open House so far, so hurry up and register to download your exercise and music packet! We can't wait to see YOU there!

2014 Open House The Bushwackers are excited to announce that this year's OPEN HOUSE will be held Sunday, November 24th at the Princeton Day School! 650 Great Rd. Princeton, NJ The $45.00 registration fee is applied to your tuition, but you can sign up early to download exerciese, and save $10.00! For more information and to take advantage, please check out: http://bushwackers.org/2014-open-house/ Come be part of the Bushwackers, we can't wait to see YOU there!

The BushBackers Campaign is BACK! The Bushwackers Drum and Bugle Corps is excited to announce the return of our elite support network for Alumni, Family, and Friends: The BUSHBACKERS! With a SOLID 8th Place finish at DCA Finals, the Bushwackers are looking to continue our climb to the top! In order for the Corps to achieve this goal, we are asking you - the fans, friends, and alumni - to make this happen by becoming a major benefactor. Bush has over $15,000 dollars of aging, un-repairable equipment that must be replaced, as well as a need to purchase new horns when we reach our goal of 50~60 Brass. The Truth: We CANNOT do this WITHOUT YOUR HELP! When pledging your support as a BushBacker, your TAX DEDUCTIBLE donation will help educate, feed, equip, and move the Bushwackers towards success as the Corps will, in true Bushwacker fashion, defy the norm and resist the status-quo in 2014. As a BushBacker, you can take advantage of the following: Complimentary tickets for our Cruise Raffle Complimentary tickets to our Winter Beefsteak event Complimentary tickets to our annual Wine Tasting Exclusive VIP access and tickets to our home DCA shows Listed on our website and in show ad-books as a BushBacker Your name or company listed on our equipment truck as a major benefactor We are only running this campaign for a very short time, and the 2014 Open House is just over a month away! Secure the Bushwacker Legacy......this IS the DRIVE FOR TOP FIVE! Please check out our website article for more information about being a BushBacker! http://bushwackers.org/2013/10/17/join-the-bushbackers/ Interested in Joining the Resistants? http://bushwackers.org/information-request-form/

2014 Percussion Staff September 26, 2013 As we prepare for the 2014 Season, The Bushwackers have always and will always commit to the members, staff, administration, and fans of the organization. Come and experience what this great organization is about at our Open House on Sunday, November 24, 2013 in the Princeton, NJ area starting at 11 am. With a great staff, dedicated administration, and top-notch facilities, all that's missing right now is YOU!! With that in mind, we are proud to announce the Percussion Staff for 2014! We are excited to welcome Jason Keller as our new Percussion Caption Head. Jason comes to us with a wealth of drum corps experience and was most recently on the percussion staff for the Madison Scouts 2012 and 2013 seasons. His drum corps performance experience includes marching in the Jersey Surf and the Blue Stars, and he has also marched in the WGI World-class indoor percussion line, United Percussion. Jason has worked with several high school band programs in the tri-state area and is currently the Percussion Caption Head for Cab Calloway School of the Arts. Jason looks forward to building on the traditionally strong Bushwackers percussion section and taking the section to new levels of performance. Another new staff member, although not new to the Bushwackers, is our very own Alyssa Colaluca. Alyssa was part of the 2012 and 2013 I&E Cymbal Ensemble Champions with the Bushwackers. She brings with her over 10 years of drum corps experience marching with the Bushwackers and with the Sunrisers. She has also marched in the Penn State Indoor Drumline and has taught several high school marching programs in the New Jersey area. Alyssa is excited to again be a part of the Bushwackers, this time as part of the Percussion Staff! Returning in his role as Percussion and Program Consultant is Robbie Robinson, a member of the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame (2007). Robbie's Performance Resume is legendary, marching with the Blue Devils and Crossmen, and winning individual Snare solos in both DCI and DCA I&E Competitions. He has also led the Reading Buccaneers as well as The Bushwackers to winning several High Percussion Caption awards. Rounding out the staff are the returning instructors from the 2013 season. Please see their bios by clicking on their names: Rob Thatcher – Battery Arranger Colin Bell – Front Ensemble Arranger Matt Mozer – Snare Technician Eric Carr – Quad Technician Jayson Hart-Smith – Bass Technician Anthony Graves – Front Ensemble Technician Ross Chu – Front Ensemble Technician We would also like to thank Mike Rabinowitz, our former Percussion Caption Head, for his tireless dedication and many years of service. We wish him well in his future endeavors. For a full list of Bios of these great staff members, please visit our Staff Page Interested in working with World-Renowned Percussion Instructors? Sign up here. Join the Resistants. 11.24.2013

LOL Ray....I never played on a G Bugle....let alone a Getzen Bugle. (Young man in Drum Corps @.@)