Bob Kidd Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 The Bushwackers are delighted to announce that our Open House and first rehearsal of the new season will be at: 1:00 PM on Saturday November 24th at Mahwah High School, 50 Ridge Road in Mahwah, New Jersey. The Bushwackers always hold their Open House on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving, but the big change this year will be a much better place in which to hold the exciting start of our 2008 season. “This facility is one of the best Bush has ever used.” announced Director Jay Morlot in a message to the corps membership. Registration will begin at 1:00 PM. After time for veterans to greet each other and prospective members, we will be treated to a presentation of our plans for the 2008 season, and then we will break up into sections and do what we all came for: playing, spinning, dancing, etc. The day is expected to end at 6:30 PM. What will you need to bring with you? EVERYONE participating in the Open House is required to bring a $25 Non-refundable Registration Fee and since we expect a large turnout, potential members may want to bring their own instruments if they can. BRASS should bring gloves, a hand towel, a music stand, and a mouthpiece if you have one. GUARD should bring clothing they can move and dance in, gloves, and the weapon(s) you are interested in spinning if you have them. PERCUSSION should bring sticks, and/or mallets, and Battery should bring a drum pad if you have one. “We were looking for an ideal location for our Open House,” said Mr. Morlot. “It had to be convenient to many places: northern New Jersey, northeastern and central Pennsylvania, Connecticut, the Boston area, and New York City, but also easily reached from Philadelphia, southern New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. The ideal location would also be accessible by mass transportation. Mahwah High School fits the bill perfectly!” Assistant Director Bob Kidd is equally enthusiastic about this development. “Mahwah is the superb site to start the Bushwackers’ 2008 season...a great facility with easy access from all over the map. It really couldn’t be better for the corps and its members.” And, Mr. Kidd adds “The Bushwackers want to thank the Mahwah Board of Education for their cooperation and hospitality. Hosting our first member meeting and rehearsal is certainly an auspicious start to our 27th season.” Newly appointed Director of Operations Tiffany Duncan was instrumental in working through the complex arrangements that were involved; her elevation to that post will be one of the many exciting developments that will be announced on November 24th. The mission of The Bushwackers is to provide Quality experiences in education and performance as well as opportunities for Quality people to learn from each other and form lifetime friendships. We hope you can be part of the six-time DCA Champion Bushwackers as we embark on our 27th season, and if you have any questions about the Open House, please contact Tiffany Duncan at Tiffany@Bushwackers.org. Stay tuned to www.bushwackers.org for more exciting announcements from The Bushwackers!! If you're interested in marching, checking it out, or even just getting some more information...please fill out a membership form at http://www.bushwackers.org/member/ or email Bob Kidd at asstdir@bushwackers.org. Or, just stop by Mahwah High School on November 24. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Kidd Posted November 16, 2007 Author Share Posted November 16, 2007 These may help: Mass Transit Info: Bus: Short Line Bus (201-529-3666) service from Mahwah to Port Authority Bus Terminal in mid-town Manhattan. Approximate time is 45 minutes: frequent departures. Suffern ticket stop on Orange Avenue is the most convenient stop for Mahwah residents. Train: Jersey Transit (1-800-772-3606) provides travel and commuter services from Mahwah to Hoboken via its Main/Bergen line where PATH connection is made to Newark, Jersey City or New York City Driving Directions: Mahwah High School 50 Ridge Road Mahwah, NJ 07430 From the South: Route 17 N - Get off at West Ramapo Avenue, Mahwah - Pompton Lakes exit (right by U-Save gas station). Keep bearing to the right - going over Route 17. Come to a stop sign, make a left (Ridge Road). As you're climbing the hill, Mahwah High School is to the right. From the North: Route 17 S - Get off at West Ramapo Avenue, Mahwah (under overpass). Come immediately to a stop sign (do not continue over Route 17) and turn left onto Ridge Road. As you're climbing the hill, Mahwah High School is to the right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VISGURU Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 This is going to be a can't miss event. The show that was picked for the 2008 season, which will be announced at the Open House, is AWESOME. It is fresh and new and exciting. We are ready to build off another successful season and carry that into 2008. Looking forward to seeing new faces and old friends next weekend. Steve Rinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontariocutie Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Come check us out......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2ZJ Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I'm very excited to seeing everyone at the Open House! ... and to see and hear about the new show for 2008! ... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontariocutie Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I'm very excited to seeing everyone at the Open House! ... and to see and hear about the new show for 2008! ... :) We are very excited as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeromeyBush Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I'm very excited to seeing everyone at the Open House! ... and to see and hear about the new show for 2008! ... :) ditto :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VISGURU Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Looking forward to seeing you Jerome and everyone else next weekend! Great plans in store for 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtuba Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 (edited) go bush! Edited November 19, 2007 by redtuba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Kidd Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 The show announcement will blow you away!! Innovative, fresh, exciting...Bush is back to being Bush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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