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USBands Yamaha Cup Saturday, November 1, 2014

MetLife Stadium

1 MetLife Stadium Drive

East Rutherford, NJ 07073

Event Contact

USBands Event Managers:

Sean King (610) 554-0633

USBands Contacts

Director Justin Heimbecker (610) 357-1540

Administrative Assistant Melissa Barlow (814) 241-1486

Event Operations Tim Gallagher (201) 805-8347

Event Operations/Host Relations Nate Foreman (814) 341-1374

Band Relations Rick Dengler (215) 260-6857

Melissa Reese (609) 330-1151

Erik Christ (610) 704-6911

Adjudicator Relations Justin Heimbecker (610) 357-1540

USBands Yamaha Cup

Important Event Information USBands welcomes you to the 2014 USBands Yamaha Cup. Thank you for joining USBands at MetLife Stadium

for this wonderful performance opportunity for your students!

The following information is provided to

make your participation as easy as possible.

Please read it carefully so you know what to

expect when you arrive at the event. We

encourage you to check www.usbands.org

often between now and the competition for

the latest information. If you have any

questions, please don’t hesitate to call Tim

Gallagher at 610-821-0345 x137.

Band Tickets:

Each band has been sent OPTIONAL tickets

to sell at a discounted rate for this event, and assumes financial responsibility for each and every ticket.

If you did not receive your tickets, or if you need more tickets, please contact the USBands office

(610-821-0345 x124).

Although there is no ticket sales requirement for this event, we hope you bring plenty of supporters to cheer

on all of the performing students! When you arrive at the event, please be sure to return any unsold tickets at

Registration.

You will be responsible for full payment of any tickets not returned at Registration on the day of the event.

Tickets will be available at the event for $30 at the Box Office near the spectator entrance to the stadium.

Children 34” and under will be admitted free.

There is a no parking fee for this event.

Check-in/Registration: Please check in with the USBands Representative at Band Registration RV parked in Lot

G immediately upon arrival. In addition to handling invoices and tickets, you will also receive last-minute

information related to the event.

Restrooms: Port-o-lets are available in the parking lots upon arrival. No changing rooms are available at this

event.

Band Parking: Band Vehicles ONLY will park in LOT G. No personal cars for band staff, parents or volunteers

are allowed to park in the band parking areas. Please let all of your staff and fans know that they will need to

park in spectator parking.

http://www.usbands.org/

Warm-Up: Warm-up areas are available in LOT G away from band parking. You may also use Lot L for warm-

ups. See map for locations.

Gate Time: Your band needs to be at the BAND ENTRANCE GATE approximately 15 minutes prior to your

scheduled performance time. It is your responsibility to arrive at the gate at the appropriate time. It is

approximately a 5 minute walk from the warm-up areas to the gate. If there are any significant changes in the

event schedule, USBands representatives will contact you via cell phone with the latest information.

Field Surface: Synthetic Turf with NFL Hash Marks and High School Hash Marks painted on the grass.

Motorized Vehicles and Props: Motorized vehicles moving equipment on and off the field must be in proper

working condition and equipped with a diaper (a covering to ensure that there is no leakage) if gas powered.

All front ensemble and prop equipment that is being rolled onto the field must have large inflatable tires or

tires with a minimum of 8-inch wheels (pneumatic wheels/casters). Any equipment with smaller wheels must

be lifted and placed into position.

The use of fire extinguishers, water that comes into contact with the field, live animals and pyrotechnics

(including fire batons) are prohibited at all USBands shows. This also includes anything that may result in

debris left on the field. Any damage to the field surface will result in a penalty.

Photography: Jolesch Photography will be on site to take action and group images of your band. Group photos will be taken immediately following your performance. Images can also be ordered online at www.joleschenterprises.com. Please pass this information on to all parents and fans of your group. Awards Ceremony: The Awards Ceremonies will be hosted at the MetLife Central Stage on the Concourse of

the stadium. The show on the field will continue as awards are happening for your group on the stage. See

below for Groups and times. Due to time constraints – the last awards ceremony will happen on the field.

Groups I A and II A, - 11:30 AM

Groups V Open and VI Open – 9:30 PM

Group III A – 2:00 PM

Group IV A – 4:30 PM

Groups Festival and IV Open – 7:00 PM

Groups V A and VI A – 11:59 PM ON THE FIELD

Critique: No critique will be offered at this event. The adjudicators will provide feedback about your band’s

performance in the form of written adjudication sheets and digital recordings in your Dropbox folder.

Adjudication sheets will be distributed during the awards ceremony. Please notify a USBands staff member if

you will be unable to stay for awards. If you have any post-event questions regarding adjudication, please

contact USBands with questions, concerns or clarifications.

Band Director DVD: One complimentary DVD of your band’s performance will be provided to your band director. This DVD will be distributed with your adjudication sheets.

Audio/Video Recording without proper MEDIA credentials is strictly prohibited at USBands events.

Security will be asking you to return video cameras to your car if brought to the stadium. Please share this

with your parents and supporters in order to avoid disrupting a band's performance.

Repeat offenders may be asked to leave the premises without a refund.

Souvenirs: Airgrams, Programs, Candygrams, DVDs, Band Wearables and other band related souvenirs will be

available in the stadium during the event.

Concessions: Concessions will be available in the stadium during the event.

Rain plan: In the event of inclement weather, all directors should report to the Band Registration Area to meet

with the USBands Representatives to discuss delay or cancellation scenarios.

Staff/Adult Access Into Stadium: You should have already received one USBands Director Badge and a specified number of USBands Staff badges for your instructors and adult chaperones/equipment handlers, etc. The number of passes assigned to you is based on the group size of the band (see Membership Guide). If you need more personnel to help your band get on the field to perform you can receive additional “FIELD ACCESS ONLY” wristbands at band registration. These will allow access to the field but if those personnel enter as a spectator they will need to purchase a ticket.

Only individuals with these passes will be permitted on the field during the band’s performance, and through the Band Entrance Gate. All other adults must have a

ticket to enter the stadium as a spectator. Entry to the Stadium Following the Performance: Your band members are invited into the stadium to view

the remainder of the event, free of charge. Entrance for band members in uniform, or in a group if out of

uniform, is through the PEPSI GATE with a wristband. While in the stadium, the band members are to sit in

groups, with appropriate supervision. Please remind your students to be respectful of other audience

members, as well as the bands performing on the field.

Security Checks: NMS Security will check EVERY BAG you bring into the stadium. To help expedite re-entry to

the stadium for your band after your performance, please only bring absolutely necessary items into the

stadium. Also, please allow bands entering and exiting the stadium for their performance at the tunnel

entrance to pass by your group at the security check point. It is important to note that only bags smaller than

12x12x12 will be allowed in. They have a test box at the gate. This generally means that drawstring backpacks

are allowed: most other backpacks will not be allowed. For more information please go to:

http://www.metlifestadium.com/guest-services/stadium-bag-policy

Please explain these guidelines to your staff, students and supporters prior to the event.

We appreciate your cooperation!

http://www.metlifestadium.com/guest-services/stadium-bag-policy

Driving Directions

MetLife Stadium

1 MetLife Stadium Drive

East Rutherford, NJ 07073

From the George Washington Bridge

Take the George Washington Bridge to the New Jersey Turnpike South. Take the Turnpike's western spur to one of the Sports Complex's exits, 16W or 18W. These exits provide direct access to the Sports Complex parking areas.

From New York City and points east

Take the Lincoln Tunnel and follow signs for Route 3 West. Take Route 3 West to the Sports Complex.

Traveling North on the New Jersey Turnpike

Follow the Western Spur (Sports Complex to Exit 16W), which provides direct access to Sports Complex parking areas. If the roadway is congested, use the eastern turnpike spur (Lincoln Tunnel) to exit 16E to take Route 3 West which provides direct access to the Sports Complex parking areas.

Traveling South on the Garden State Parkway

Garden State Parkway South to exit 163 (Route 17). Follow Route 17 to Paterson Plank Road. Take Paterson Plank Road east to the Sports Complex.

Traveling North on the Garden State Parkway Garden State Parkway North to exit 153A (Route 3). Follow Route 3 East to the Sports Complex.

From the Highway From the West - I - 80

Merge onto I-80 East. Continue onto US-46 East. Make a slight right at NJ-3 East. Follow signs to the Sports Complex

From the East - I - 80 Merge onto I-80 West. Proceed to Route 17 South to Paterson Plank Road. Follow signs to the Sports Complex

From West I - 78 Take I-78 East (Express) Toward Newark. Take Exit onto I-95 North. Take Exit 16 W for NJ Route 3 toward Secaucus / Rutherford / Sports Complex

From NJ Route 24 Take Route 24 East. Take I-78 East (Express) Toward Newark. Take Exit onto I-95 North. Take Exit 16 W for NJ Route 3 toward Secaucus / Rutherford / Sports Complex

Bus Parking - All buses will be parking in the rear of lot G for this event. Overflow may be in lot L if needed.

Entrance to the stadium for the bands is at the Pepsi Gate.

BAND FLOW – VERY IMPORTANT

The flow of bands in and out of MetLife Stadium is very specific and will require attention to detail.

To ensure everyone has a safe and smooth event, please follow the follow process.

Arrival

Upon arrival, park your buses and trucks in Lot G and report to the registration RV for any updated information.

Warm Up

Bands can create their own warm up space in Lot G.

Please do not allow members to warm up near the buses or potentially in the way of other arriving bands.

Moving to the stadium

20 minutes before your step-off time, please move to the Pepsi Gate adjacent to Lot G.

The access road that bands must cross will be closed to traffic. Entering the gate

Two gates will be open for band entry to the left hand side of the entrance.

The large gate to the left of the large “Pepsi” rectangular video display will allow access to props and large pit equipment.

The spectator gate to the right of the large “Pepsi” rectangular video display will allow regular marching members and staff to enter.

There is a wide ADA ramp in the center of the sidewalk which can be used to roll pit carts and other heavy wheeled items.

Entering the loading dock

Once within the gate, bands must make an immediate sharp left turn to go down a ramp which leads to the loading dock and entrance to the stadium

Keeping the band in a condensed block formation is very important at this point, to ensure that the exiting band has adequate room for their equipment.

There is a sharp right turn at the bottom of the ramp entering into the loading dock. Pit carts with multiple attachments or loose connections will want to take wide, east turns.

In the stadium

Once you’ve entered the loading dock, the tunnel will lead you straight onto the field. This is known as Tunnel A.

Allow your pit carts and props onto the field first so they may stage directly outside of the tunnel before the preceding band finishes. Please keep to the LEFT SIDE of the tunnel to allow exiting groups to pass.

The tunnel exit is less than 10 FEET HIGH and 14 FEET WIDE. If you have any props in excess of these dimensions, please notify USBands immediately to arrange an alternate plan.

From Tunnel A, your band will be entering the field from the back left side of the field.

Exiting the stadium

Your band will exit the field stage left (side 1) on the front sideline via Tunnel D.

Bands will small pits may exit with the band, straight out of Tunnel D towards the Pepsi Gate. The available access door is about 7 FEET WIDE so larger pits will want to use more space and exit out of the loading dock that was used for field entry. Please determine your preferred exit ahead of time and inform the USBands event staff of your decision.

Once you have left the stadium, the band should report to the Jolesch picture bleachers which will be right at the Pepsi Gate.

To exit the Pepsi Gate, please use the gates opposite the ones you entered in.

Students in uniform or with a wristband and adults with credentials and a wristband will be allowed back in as spectators.

Enter back in through the Pepsi Gate and walk around the outside of the stadium to the West Hall. There, you can enter the seating area to enjoy the rest of the show!

Band Parking and Warm-Up Areas

Photos

Spectator

Entrance

Band

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Warm-up

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Spectator

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Schedule (Performance times are subject to change)

Performance Class Unit/Director Location

7:55 AM NATIONAL ANTHEM

8:00 AM Group I A Montville High School (CT)

Jeffrey Ventres

Oakdale CT

8:13 AM Group I A Pitman High School

Steven Carey

Pitman NJ

8:26 AM Group I A Union City High School

Daniel Katzin

Union City NJ

8:39 AM Group II A Hicksville High School

Brian Vollmer

Hicksville NY

8:52 AM Group II A Bernards High School

Joe Espineira

Bernardsville NJ

9:05 AM Group II A Delaware Valley Regional High School

Christopher Zwarych

Frenchtown NJ

9:18 AM Group II A Neptune High School

William Haughwout

Neptune NJ

9:31 AM Group II A Morristown High School

Douglas E. Rutan

Morristown NJ

9:44 AM Group II A Park Ridge High School

Rick Popolizio

Park Ridge NJ

9:57 AM Group II A Bayonne High School

Tony Good

Bayonne NJ

10:10 AM Group IV A Toms River High School East

Jessica Sanford

Toms River NJ

10:23 AM BREAK

10:33 AM Group III A Nutley High School

John Maiello

Nutley NJ

10:46 AM Group III A Parsippany Hills High School

MICHEAL IAPICCA

Morris Plains NJ

10:59 AM Group III A Monmouth Regional High School

Gerald Romano

Tinton Falls NJ

11:12 AM Group III A Hopewell Valley Central High School

David Schwartzer

Pennington NJ

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11:25 AM Group III A Woodbridge High School (NJ)

Jason Kohn

Woodbridge NJ

11:38 AM Group III A Long Branch High School

Robert Clark

Long Branch NJ

11:51 AM Group III A East Brunswick High School

Brian Toth

East Brunswick NJ

12:04 PM Group III A Kittatinny Regional High School

Jarred Matthes

Newton NJ

12:17 PM Group III A Middletown High School South

Michael Raguseo

Middletown NJ

12:30 PM BREAK

12:40 PM Group IV A Northern Highlands Regional High School

Theodora Sotiropoulos

Allendale NJ

12:53 PM Group IV A Parsippany High School

Gregory Dalakian

Parsippany NJ

1:06 PM Group IV A Westfield High School (NJ)

Christopher Vitale

Westfield NJ

1:19 PM Group IV A Allentown High School (NJ)

Ross Hecht

Allentown NJ

1:32 PM Group IV A Howell Township High School

Anthony Limaldi

Farmingdale NJ

1:45 PM Group IV A Vernon Township High School

Max Taylor

Vernon NJ

1:58 PM Group IV A Mahwah High School

Jeffrey Bittner

Mahwah NJ

2:11 PM Group IV A Ridge High School (NJ)

Daniel Zugale

Basking Ridge NJ

2:24 PM Group IV A Washington Township High School

Casey Corigliano

Sewell NJ

2:37 PM Group IV A Nottingham High School

Jennifer Klek

Hamilton Township NJ

2:50 PM Group IV A Lyman Hall High School

Dean DellaVecchia

Wallingford CT

3:03 PM Group IV A Ridgewood High School Marching Band

John Luckenbill

Ridgewood NJ

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3:16 PM PANEL CHANGE

3:30 PM Group IV Festival Wayne Hills High School

Christopher DeWilde

Wayne NJ

3:44 PM Group V Festival Randolph High School (NJ)

Dawn Russo

Randolph NJ

3:58 PM Group V Festival Mendham High School Marching Band

Timothy Beadle

Mendham NJ

4:12 PM BREAK

4:26 PM Group III Open Morris Knolls High School

Dan Schwartz

Rockaway NJ

4:40 PM Group III Open Floral Park High School

Lee Duke

Floral Park NY

4:54 PM Group IV Open Morris Hills High School

Michael Sopko

Rockaway NJ

5:08 PM Group IV Open Piscataway High School

Christopher Sumner

Piscataway NJ

5:22 PM Group IV Open West Orange High School (NJ)

Lewis Kelly

West Orange NJ

5:36 PM Group IV Open Old Bridge High School

Melissa Bolger Thatcher

Matawan NJ

5:50 PM BREAK

6:00 PM Group V Open Northwood High School (NC)

Brett Cox

Pittsboro NC

6:14 PM Group V Open Immaculata High School

Ed Webber

Somerville NJ

6:28 PM Group V Open Passaic High School

Chris Rusca

Passaic NJ

6:42 PM Group V Open New Milford High School (CT)

David Syzdek

New Milford CT

6:56 PM Group VI Open South Brunswick High School

Steve Cooney

Monmouth Junction NJ

7:10 PM Group VI Open Lancaster High School (NY)

Richard Goss

Lancaster NY

7:24 PM Group VI Open John P. Stevens High School

Andrew Denicola

North Edison NJ

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7:38 PM Group VI Open Bridgewater-Raritan High School

James Crowley

Bridgewater NJ

7:52 PM BREAK

8:02 PM Group V A Seneca High School

Keith Styers

Tabernacle NJ

8:16 PM Group V A Avon Grove High School

Rebecca Staznik

West Grove PA

8:30 PM Group V A Port Chester High School

Robert Vitti

Port Chester NY

8:44 PM Group V A Franklin High School (NJ)

Fred Oltarzewski

Somerset NJ

8:58 PM Group V A Francis T. Maloney High School

Brian Cyr

Meriden CT

9:12 PM Group V A West Milford High School

Brian McLaughlin

West Milford NJ

9:26 PM BREAK

9:36 PM Group V A Somerville High School (NJ)

Matt Krempasky

Somerville NJ

9:50 PM Group V A Brien McMahon High School

Ron Secchi

Norwalk CT

10:04 PM Group V A Roslyn High School

Pat Patterson

Roslyn Heights NY

10:18 PM Group V A Jackson Liberty High School

Scott Katona

Jackson NJ

10:32 PM Group V A Phillipsburg High School

Kyle Fleming

Phillipsburg NJ

10:46 PM Group VI A Tottenville High School

Dave LaMorte

Staten Island NY

11:00 PM Group VI A New Providence High School

Mike Niedziejko

New Providence NJ

11:14 PM Group VI A Hunterdon Central Regional High School

William Magalio

Flemington NJ

11:28 PM Group VI A Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School

Durand Thomas

Scotch Plains NJ

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11:42 PM Group VI A Jackson Memorial High School

Bud McCormick

Jackson NJ

11:56 PM Group VI Festival Bergenfield High School

Brian Timmons

Bergenfield NJ

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Adjudicators

Media: Digital

Position Name

First Panel Chief Judge Joe Marrella (Marlton, NJ)

First Panel Color Guard Michaelene Kumer (Braintree, MA)

First Panel Music Ensemble Tom Siebenhuhner (Randolph, NJ)

First Panel Music Individual Brian Wilkie (Breinigsville, PA)

First Panel Overall Effect Gene Monterastelli (Casper, WY)

First Panel Overall Effect 2 Joe Marrella (Marlton, NJ)

First Panel Percussion Michael Moore (East Boston, MA)

First Panel Visual Thomas Beresford (Poughquag, NY)

Second Panel Chief Judge Brian Leonard (Mont Clare, PA)

Second Panel Color Guard Myrna Lopez (Brooklyn, NY)

Second Panel Music Ensemble Michael Eagle (Brooklyn, NY)

Second Panel Music Individual Brian Leonard (Mont Clare, PA)

Second Panel Overall Effect Michael Dressman (Miami Beach, FL)

Second Panel Overall Effect 2 David Tintle (Magnolia, DE)

Second Panel Percussion Johnny Trujillo (Phoenixville, PA)

Second Panel Visual Keith Dawson (Lexington, KY)

Staff

Position Name

Assistant Event Coordinator First Shift Thomas Case Jr (Somerdale, NJ)

Assistant Event Coordinator First Shift Joanne Denslow (Barto, PA)

Assistant Event Coordinator First Shift DENNIS YU (SHORT HILLS, NJ)

Assistant Event Coordinator Second Shift Katrina DeVona (Plantsville, CT)

Assistant Event Coordinator Second Shift Larry Richek (Monroe Township, NJ)

Assistant Event Manager Jon Swengler (Allentown, PA)

Assistant Event Manager John Yurkin (Hackensack, NJ)

Cadets Recruiting Stephen Shuey (Allentown, PA)

Concourse Management Thomas Keane (North Plainfield, NJ)

Concourse Management Stephen Shuey (Allentown, PA)

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Event Coordinator Ray Nelson (Lebanon, PA)

Event Coordinator Brian J. Schell (East Meadow, NY)

Event Coordinator First Shift John Devlin (Rockaway, NJ)

Event Coordinator Second Shift David Marden (Westfield, NJ)

Event Manager Sean King (Allentown, PA)

Finance Manager Dave Helms (YEA Admin) (Wallington, NJ)

Finance Manager Cathie LaRocca

Hospitality David Diaz (Allentown, PA)

Merchandise Mike Simaska (Allentown, PA)

Support Staff Lawrence Eckert (Slatington, PA)

Support Staff Rebecca Karu (Toms River, NJ)

Support Staff Lauren Marden (Riverdale, NJ)

Support Staff Jeff Miedowski (Pomona, NY)

Support Staff Danielle Ngbo (stratford, CT)

Tabulator First Shift Susan Litchauer Eckert (Slatington, PA)

Tabulator First Shift Ernie Muska (Brick, NJ)

Tabulator Second Shift Christine O'Rourke (Pottstown, PA)

Tabulator Second Shift Grete Terjesen (Roebling, NJ)

Video Larry Harris (Bethlehem, PA)

Volunteer Coordinator Kevin O'Brien (Allentown, PA)

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