Monroe Township High School 200 Schoolhouse Road Monroe Township, NJ 08831 October 21st, 2017

EVENT HOST CONTACTS USBANDS CONTACTS

Alfred Hadinger Mike Trehey (908) 432-7590 (484)-387-1136 [email protected] [email protected]

Eric James (484)-387-1142 [email protected]

1 Event Information Sheet Event ID: 1770 Fall - Silver Showcase Monroe Township High School (Day Event) October 21, 2017 Contact: Alfred Hadinger Location: Monroe Township High School 200 Schoolhouse Road Monroe Twp. NJ 08831

Schedule (Performance times are subject to change)

Performance Class Unit/Director Location

12:10 PM **THIS IS A PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE- SUBJECT TO CHANGE**

12:20 PM NATIONAL ANTHEM

12:30 PM Group I A Glen Glen Ridge NJ Darren Gage

12:45 PM Group I A West Windsor-Plainsboro High School Plainsboro NJ North Jason Verblaauw

1:00 PM Group II A Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High Rumson NJ Bill Grillo

1:15 PM Group III A Pequannock Township High School Pompton Plains NJ Anthony Streifer

1:30 PM Group III A Middletown High School North Middletown NJ Beth Lyon

1:45 PM Group III A Long Branch High School Long Branch NJ Robert Clark

2:00 PM Group III A Rahway NJ Miguel Bolivar

2:15 PM Group III A Hightstown NJ Justin Halat

2:30 PM INTERMISSION

3:00 PM Group IV Open Matawan NJ Melissa Thatcher

3:15 PM Group V Open Council Rock High School South Holland PA John Burns

3:30 PM Group V A North Brunswick Township High School North Brunswick Danielle Nudelman NJ

3:45 PM Group IV A Howell Township High School Farmingdale NJ Anthony Limaldi

4:00 PM Group IV A Colonia High School Colonia NJ Kevin Perdoni

October 16, 2017 12:15:30 1 of 3 Event Information Sheet Event ID: 1770 Fall - Silver Showcase Monroe Township High School (Day Event) October 21, 2017 Contact: Alfred Hadinger Location: Monroe Township High School 200 Schoolhouse Road Monroe Twp. NJ 08831

4:15 PM Group IV A Monroe Township High School Monroe Twp. NJ Alfred Hadinger

4:30 PM AWARDS

October 16, 2017 12:15:30 2 of 3 Event Information Sheet Event ID: 1770 Fall - Silver Showcase Monroe Township High School (Day Event) October 21, 2017 Contact: Alfred Hadinger Location: Monroe Township High School 200 Schoolhouse Road Monroe Twp. NJ 08831

Adjudicators

Position Name

Fall - Chief Adjudicator

Fall 1.1 - Music Individual 1 Bud McCormick (Bradley Beach, NJ)

Fall 2.1 - Music Ensemble 1 Larry Otreba (East Elmhurst, NY)

Fall 3.1 - Visual Performance 1

Fall 4.1 - Overall Effect 1 Aaron Noe (Fredericksburg, VA)

Staff

Position Name

1.1 - Event Coordinator Larry Richek (Monroe Township, NJ)

2.1 - Assistant Event Coordinator

3.1 - Tabulator Ernie Muska (Brick, NJ)

October 16, 2017 12:15:30 3 of 3 IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION

Parking: Buses and volunteers will park in the MTHS parking lot at 200 Schoolhouse Road, Monroe NJ. Spectators should park in the Monroe Township Middle School parking lot, which is just south of the football stadium and MTHS. (1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe Township, NJ 08831). NOTE- Spectator parking is not marked on the site map below.

Restrooms: Restrooms are located at the concession stand, at the field. Student restrooms can be accessed through the

Member Re-Entry: Band members will be hand stamped at back gate upon entering for performance.

Tickets: $12 adults, $7 seniors and kids (18 and under). Tickets can be purchased at the front gate by the concession stand.

Warm Up: Bands will warm up at the high school, behind the school. There will be guides to lead the bands from location to location.

Field Surface: The field is artificial turf, and will have high school hashes present.

Power on field: There is AC Power underneath the bleachers on the track. The outlet is near the side 1 40 yard-line.

Competition Suite: Adjudicator commentary for all USBands ensembles can be located in Competition Suite shortly after the conclusion of each ensemble's performance. Directors may grant access to the ensemble’s portal with staff/instructors, and may request help from USBands representatives to resolve any issues accessing Competition Suite.

Retreat/Critique: Drum majors only will report to the scoreboard area before final band. Critique will be in Cafeteria A in the high school.

Awards: Trophies will be awarded.

Concessions: Concessions will be located at the outdoor concessions stand.

Credentials/Access: Bands performing can enter field from back gate to perform. All other must enter at front gate and pay admission. Band students must have uniform on to enter, and crews to help need their hand stamped at the front gate for free admission.

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SITE OVERVIEW MAP

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ENSEMBLE FLOW MAP

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SEVERE WEATHER MAP

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SEVERE WEATHER MAP

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SEVERE WEATHER PLAN

KEY FOR ABOVE MAP:

A- AUXILIARY GYM (WARMUP PRIOR TO PERFORMANCE) B- MAIN GYM (PERFORMANCE AREA) C- CAFTERIA B- CONCESSIONS E- CAFETERIA A- PIT SETUP/EQUIPMENT STORAGE

Arrival: Same as for outdoor show.

Parking: Buses and equipment will park in the same area. Spectators will park

Restrooms: Restrooms are just inside Door #1, which is the entry/exit area for bands and equipment.

Member Re-entry: Hand stamps.

Warm-up: See the above map. Bands will have a formal warmup slot in the auxiliary gym prior to their performance. Guides will assist bands as they move throughout the school. Additional warmup areas may be available the day of the show, and will be communicated by your guide.

Performance Area: Ensembles will perform in the gym. Entry and exit will be delineated the day of the show, in the event of inclement weather. Guards will be able to perform.

Retreat/Critique: Retreat will be announced during the show. Critique will be held in the media center in the event of inclement weather.

Tickets: Tickets are the same cost as an outdoor show. Admission can be purchased at the spectator entrance.

Concessions: Concessions will be sold in Cafeteria B.

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