Spirit of Newark/New Jersey
Other Names:Spirit of Newark; City of Newark Marching 100
Westfield, NJ United States
Founded: 1991
Open Class
The corps held its first rehearsal in September, 1991, under the directorship of Jack Drury; more than 200 prospective members were on hand. The first public performance was in the Newark St. Patrick’s Day Parade in March, 1992. That summer, the Marching 100 competed in shows in the Garden State Circuit, winning the Novice Division Championship. In 1993 they took second in Division III, and by 1994 had moved up to fourth in Division II.
In 1995, when horn instructor Herbie Wright passed away, the corps changed its name to Spirit of Newark in his honor. That year, they took second in Division I in the Garden State Circuit, and in 1996-1998 placed third in Division II competition. In 2000 the corps competed in DCI for the first time ever, placing 26th. In 2003, the 42-member corps placed 32nd in DCI Division II/III Prelims, a position they bettered in 2004 to 17th in Division III Prelims. Their show was called 'Urban Soundz.'
The Spirit of Newark implemented an exchange program with the Field Band Foundation of South Africa in July of 2000. The program gave Field Band Foundation members a first-hand look at the exciting world of drum and bugle corps in the United States, and provided both organizations a chance to experience the rich cultures of their respective countries.
Under the slogans “Catch the Spirit!,“ “Commitment to Excellence,“ and “Newark’s Musical Ambassadors,” the 2001 corps director was Glenn Eng. Spirit’s current programs, in addition to the drum corps, encompass a parade corps and an after-school program with the Newark Boys Chorus School, as well as indoor percussion and color guard in the fall. It operates under a major sponsorship from the City of Newark, in addition to contributions of other organizations and individuals.
[Derrick Lewis]
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1995 1 scores
Highest Score 73.000
Final show in DCX Archives July 22, 1995 Sharon Hill PA placed 2 with a score of 73.000
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1996 2 scores
Highest Score 88.700
Final show in DCX Archives August 24, 1996 Garden State Circuit Championships Bayonne NJ placed 3 with a score of 88.700
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1997 6 scores
Highest Score 81.000
Final show in DCX Archives August 23, 1997 Garden State Circuit Championships Bayonne NJ placed 3 with a score of 81.000
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1998 1 scores
Highest Score 59.500
Final show in DCX Archives July 26, 1998 Garden State Open Division III Prelims Montclair NJ placed 10 with a score of 59.500
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1999 5 scores
Highest Score 65.500
Final show in DCX Archives August 1, 1999 Garden State Circuit Championships Lakewood NJ placed 5 with a score of 65.500
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2000 5 scores
Highest Score 81.300
Final show in DCX Archives August 13, 2000 Garden State Circuit Championship Haledon NJ placed 6 with a score of 81.300
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2001 5 scores
Highest Score 57.350
Final show in DCX Archives August 6, 2001 DCI Championships - Div III Prelims Buffalo NY placed 23 with a score of 57.350
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2002 7 scores
Highest Score 57.400
Final show in DCX Archives August 5, 2002 World Championships - Division II & III Preliminaries Madison WI placed 23 with a score of 57.400
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2003 10 scores
Highest Score 57.550
Final show in DCX Archives August 5, 2003 DCI Championships - Div II/III Prelims Orlando FL placed 23 with a score of 52.850
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2004 11 scores
Highest Score 56.775
Final show in DCX Archives August 3, 2004 DCI World Championships - II/III Prelims Denver CO placed 17 with a score of 55.850
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2005 9 scores
Highest Score 67.300
Final show in DCX Archives August 9, 2005 DCI World Championships - II/III Prelims Brockton MA placed 14 with a score of 66.700
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2006 10 scores
Highest Score 62.400
Final show in DCX Archives August 8, 2006 DCI World Championships - Division II & III Prelims Madison WI placed 12 with a score of 62.400
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2007 8 scores
Highest Score 64.450
Final show in DCX Archives August 7, 2007 DCI World Championships Division II & III Prelims Pasadena CA placed 14 with a score of 64.150
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2008 7 scores
Highest Score 67.450
Final show in DCX Archives August 5, 2008 DCI World Championships Open Class Quarterfinals Michigan City IN placed 23 with a score of 67.450
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2009 9 scores
Highest Score 65.450
Final show in DCX Archives August 7, 2009 DCI World Championships Open Class Semifinals Indianapolis IN
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2010 3 scores
Highest Score 58.650
Final show in DCX Archives August 7, 2010 Silk City Rhythms Belding MI placed 8 with a score of 58.650
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2011 2 scores
Highest Score 56.600
Final show in DCX Archives August 11, 2011 DCI World Championship Prelims Indianapolis IN placed 41 with a score of 41.350
Members (6)
| Member Name | Section | Years Involved |
|---|---|---|
| Floro, Timothy | Soprano | 2003 |
| Hernandez, Cesar | Bass4 ; Tenor | 2006 to 2007 |
| Lewis, Derrick | Percussion bass, tenors snare, DM) | 1992 to 2000 |
| Miller, Ian | Staff | 2005 |
| Singleton, Dwight | Brass(Lead Sop), Percussion Snare/Quints/Pit/Capt, | 1990 to 1999 |
| voglio, mike | hornline/drumline | 2003 to 2006 |
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