Wayne Valley High School 551 Valley Road Wayne, NJ 07470 Saturday, September 29th, 2018

EVENT HOST CONTACTS USBANDS CONTACTS

Jennie Franklyn Mike Trehey (201) 452-9694 (484)-387-1136 [email protected] [email protected]

Lisa Dell Antonia Eric James

(862) 226 - 125 (484)-387-1142 [email protected] [email protected]

Gabriel Batiz 973-951-4033 [email protected]

Wayne Valley High School – September 29th, 2018 Event Information Sheet Event ID: 1914 Fall - Gold Showcase Wayne Valley High School September 29, 2018 Contact: Gabriel Batiz Location: Wayne Valley High School 551 Valley Road Wayne NJ 07470

Schedule (Performance times are subject to change)

Performance Class Unit/Director Location

3:00 PM **THIS IS A PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE- SUBJECT TO CHANGE**

3:00 PM NATIONAL ANTHEM

3:05 PM Group V A Passaic County Technical Institute Wayne NJ Nelson Mendez

3:20 PM Group V A West Milford NJ Brian McLaughlin

3:35 PM Group IV A Nutley NJ Vincent Vicchiariello

3:50 PM Group IV A Pequannock Township High Pompton Plains NJ School Anthony Streifer

4:05 PM INTERMISSION

4:35 PM Group II A Saddle Brook High School Saddle Brook NJ Frank Ortega

4:50 PM Group II A Montville Township High School Montville NJ Chelsea Stebbins

5:05 PM Group II A Pompton Lakes High School Pompton Lakes NJ Lucas Jeron

5:20 PM Group I A Passaic Valley High School Little Falls NJ Michael DeLuccia

5:35 PM Group III Open Wayne Valley High School Wayne NJ Gabriel Batiz

5:50 PM AWARDS

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Adjudicators

Position Name

Fall 1.1 Chief Adjudicator Brian Law (Bayonne, NJ)

Fall 1.1 - Music Individual 1 Rachel Ewaniuk (Coopersburg, PA)

Fall 2.1 - Music Ensemble 1 Larry Otreba (Jackson Heights, NY)

Fall 3.1 - Visual Performance 1 Devon Lundine (New York, NY)

Fall 4.1 - Overall Effect 1 Dennis F. DeLucia (Little Silver, NJ)

Fall 5.1 - Color Guard Brian Law (Bayonne, NJ)

Fall 6.1 - Percussion Mike Schmitt (Lake Hopatcong, NJ)

Staff

Position Name

1.1 - Event Coordinator David Marden (Allentown, PA)

2.1 - Assistant Event Coordinator

3.1 - Tabulator Joe Leszczak (Brick, NJ)

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Important Event Information

Parking: Passenger Buses/Equipment Trucks and Trailers will be parked in Municipal Parking Lot adjacent to the school, in the Staff Parking Lot alongside the building, in the Board of Education Parking Lot, and/or the “Our Lady of the Valley Church” Parking Lot across the street from the high school. Spectators will have several lots/street parking available to them within the campus, and around the campus. All bands/spectators will be directed upon their arrival.

Restrooms: Restrooms will be located in three different locations. There will bathrooms next to the entrance of the main gym/courtyard for spectators. The second location will be immediately inside the main entrance for participating bands and their staff. There will also be port-o-johns available immediately next to the field.

Member Re-Entry: Band Members, Staff, and Volunteers will be given wristbands. Spectators will have their hands stamped. Spectators will be entering through the main gate. Band Members, Staff, Judges, and Volunteers can use the back entrance

Tickets: General Admission is $12, Students at $8, Seniors (65+) and Kids (under 5) are FREE.

Warm Up: Each band will be assigned AT LEAST 1 student/alumni guide (depending on size). Warm-up areas will be located in five (5) locations. Municipal Building/Public Library Parking Lot (Area A), Staff Parking Lot (Area B), Front Field (Area C), Side Staff Parking Lot (Area D), Soccer Field/Varsity Baseball Field (Area E). There is extra field space in the same location as bus parking if absolutely necessary. All bands must face away from the field, and cannot use a projected metronome.

Field Surface: The field is turf with high school hashes.

Power on field: The Field has power, including lights. Power is available in the Press Box as well as an outlet located nearest to the 50-yard line across the track from edge of the actual field (approximately 35 feet from the front sideline).

DropBox: Adjudicator commentary for all USBands can be located via DropBox, shortly after the conclusion of each ensemble's performance. Directors may share this folder access with staff/instructors, and may request help from USBands representatives to resolve any issues accessing DropBox folders.

Retreat/Critique: Retreat will be organized by the score board on the field. Critique will be located in the Judges Room. Signs will be posted.

Awards: Trophies will be given out for placements. Certificates will be given out for captions.

Concessions: The field contains an outdoor concession stand in the northeast corner of the stadium; this will be in use during the event for the purchase of hot and cold foods and beverages.

Credentials/Access: USBands credentials are needed by staff.

Video/Audio Recording: One member from each band will be allowed to record the performance for archive purposes only.

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Directions

Wayne Valley High School 551 Valley Road – Wayne, NJ - 07470

From Route 80 From Route 23 From Route 46 From GSP West: North: West: North: -Take Exit 53 to merge onto -NJ-23 N toward Butler -Take exit toward Little -Take Exit 153B to merge NJ-23 N toward Butler -Turn R onto Alps Rd. Falls/Wayne/Passaic onto NJ 3W toward US- -Turn R onto Alps Rd. -Turn R onto Nellis Dr County 640/Riverview Dr. 46W -Turn R onto Nellis Dr -Turn L onto Valley Rd -Turn L on Minnisink Rd -Merge onto NJ 3W -Turn L onto Valley Rd -Destination is on left. -Turn R on Riverview Dr -Use any lane to take the -Destination is on left. ramp to US-46W South: East: -Keep L, follow signs for East: -Take Exit towards Alps Rd. -Take Passaic County Route 46 and merge onto -Take Exit 54 Minnisink Rd -Turn R onto Alps Rd 640/Riverview Dr Exit US-46W -Turn L on Minnisink Rd -Turn R onto Nellis Dr towards Little Falls/Wayne. -Use Route 46 directions -Turn L on Vreeland Ave -Turn L onto Valley Rd -Keep R at Fork -Turn R on Riverview Dr -Destination is on left. -Merge onto Riverview Dr. South: -Continue onto French Hill -Take exit 154 for US-46W Rd End of Both: toward Clifton. -Turn R on Valley Rd. -Continue onto French Hill -Keep L at the fork and -Destination is on left. Rd merge onto US-46W -Turn R on Valley Rd. -Use Route 46 directions. -Destination is on left.

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Bus Entry/

Registration

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Ensemble Parking and Warm-Up Areas

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Event Flow

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Rain Plan Event Information

Parking: Passenger Buses/Equipment Trucks and Trailers will be parked in the Municipal Parking Lot. Spectators will have several lots/street parking available to them within the campus, and around the campus. Outdoor warm-up lots can now be utilized as a parking option

Restrooms: Restrooms will be located in two different locations. There will bathrooms next to the entrance of the main gym/courtyard for spectators. The second location will be immediately inside the main entrance for participating bands and their staff.

Member Re-Entry: Band Members, Staff, and Volunteers will be given wristbands. Spectators will have their hands stamped. Spectators will be entering through the courtyard entrance, leading directly into the Main Gym. Band Members, Staff, Judges, and Volunteers can use the side entrance

Tickets: General Admission is $12. Students are $8. Seniors (65+) and Kids (under 10) are FREE.

Unloading Area: Bands will unload in two different locations, depending on their warm-up location. The first location is the main entrance, which can only be accessed from Valley Road. The second is towards the back of the school through the “Fishbowl Entrance.” Each entrance is ground level.

Warm-Up: Bands will have various locations to warm-up. Depending on size, bands will be assigned to the Media Center, Cafeteria 3 & 4, and/or the Transition Skills Classroom. The Band Room will be used for Color Guard Warm-Up’s (room has high ceilings). Hallways on the end of the building will be blocked off for percussion warm-ups – will be left up to director if preferred.

Performance Location: Music Performance will take place in the Auditorium. Color Guard will receive a clinic in the Small Gym, but will not be judged.

Power: There will be power in the Performance Area, multiple outlets are available and will be identified.

Retreat/Critique: Retreat will be organized by the in the tech skills hallway, awards to be given in the Auditorium. Judges room will be moved to a nearby classroom, Critique will be located in that room. Signs will be posted.

Concessions: A nearby cafeteria will be utilized to provide concessions available for purchase. There will also be vendors that will be walking the auditorium in between performances. Signs and Directions will be posted.

Credentials/Access: Band Members, Staff and Volunteers will be given wristbands. Spectators will have their hand stamped. All spectators will be entering through the main entrance of the Gym. Band members, Judges, and Volunteers can use the side entrances to Gym..

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