What is The Spirit of New Jersey Drum & Bugle Corps?
The Spirit of New Jersey is a competitive performing arts & music education organization which participates in the Drum Corps International Summer Music Games Tour. We’re an independent, self-sponsored, non-profit corporation which is recognized nationally for excellence in youth programming. Also known as Spirit of Newark, Spirit of New Jersey has expanded its operations to the Rutgers University YES Center and offers college credits to marching members through the university. Where does the corps rehearse? Are car pools available? The corps is based in Newark New Jersey, and rehearses in Newark, as well as other locations. Members come from throughout NJ, PA, VA, NY & MA. Directions to our rehearsal facilities and performances are available on our web site. How much of a time commitment is required in order to participate? The Spirit of New Jersey holds an Open House for all members in December and has rehearsals every other weekend from January thru June, increasing to every weekend
