2026 Emerald Classic Invitational
Join us for the Emerald Classic Marching Invitational on September 26, 2026 in historic Fredericksburg, VA. Riverbend High School is conveniently located off of I-95 and just over an hour away from Charlottesville!
Registration Information
Cost: $150
Deadline: August 30, 2026
Pay online via debit/credit card
Or you can pay by check
Payable to: RHSBPA
Mail to: Lucas Whirley
Riverbend High School
12301 Spotswood Furnace Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Show Information
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Show will start at APPROXIMATELY 9:00 am.
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Please bring your own ATV/Tractors and trailers to transport front ensemble/props.
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Electricity will be available at the the front sideline.
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Exhibition Performance from the Riverbend HS Emerald Sound & Guard at approximately 3:05pm with Award Ceremony directly afterwards.
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Director hospitality tent will be available throughout the day.
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Enjoy our wonderful concession stand and food trucks! Special student run booths will also be available for unique band souvenirs.
2026 Adjudicators
Music - Earl E. Shaffer, Jr. | Visual - T. Jonathan Hargis | General Effect - Steve Conley | Color Guard - Erica Eaton | Percussion - Chris Thomas | Drum Majors - Noah Johnson
Contact Director Lucas Whirley with any questions. We are excited to have you!
Come enjoy performances from the following schools!
The Emerald Sound & Guard is honored to host the following food trucks at this year's competition!
Event Information
The Riverbend High School Emerald Sound & Guard is proud to present their 2026 Program: Against the Clock!
Selections include:
Clocks by Coldplay
Cornfield Chase (from Interstellar) by Hans Zimmer
The Middle by Jimmy Eat World
Viva la Vida by Coldplay
Tickets: $10.00 Students: $5.00
Tickets can be purchased at the ticket window prior to event entry. Every dollar raised from the Emerald Classic Invitational is used to support the band programs at Riverbend High School. Thank you for your understanding!
Souvenir Programs: $8.00
Thank you to our 2026 Event Sponsors!
Become an event sponsor!
Full season sponsor rights apply to all of our sponsor levels. Please see our Fundraising page for full details.
These are offerings specific to the Emerald Classic Invitational.
VIP - $5,000
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1’ x 4’ Sponsor Logo on the side of the RHS Band Trailer
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Business name (text only) on the side Emerald Classic shirt
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Business name and logo on banner outside of Concession stand
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Logo (with link to your website) on riverbendband.com website
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Full page ad in the Emerald Classic Invitational Program
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Naming rights for that season's Emerald Classic Invitational
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Logo printed in music concert programs
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Announced at home football games
GOLD - $3,000
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1’ x 4’ Sponsor Logo on the side of the RHS Band Trailer
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Business name (text only) on the side Emerald Classic shirt
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Business name and logo on banner outside of Concession stand
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Logo (with link to your website) on riverbendband.com website
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Logo on sign at marching band events
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Full page ad in the Emerald Classic Invitational Program
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Logo printed in music concert programs
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Announced at home football games
EMERALD - $1,000
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Business name (text only) on the side Emerald Classic shirt
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Business name and logo on banner outside of Concession stand
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Business name (with link to your website) on riverbendband.com website
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1/2 page ad in the Emerald Classic Invitational Program
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Business name printed in music concert programs
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Announced at home football games
ROYAL BLUE - $500
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Business name (text only) on the side Emerald Classic shirt
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Business name and logo on banner outside of Concession stand
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Business name (with link to your website) on riverbendband.com website
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1/4 page ad in the Emerald Classic Invitational Program
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Business name printed in music concert programs
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Announced at home football games
SPONSOR - $200
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Business name listed on riverbendband.com website
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3.5"x2" size (business card size) ad in the Emerald Classic Invitational Program
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Announced at home football games