2025 Emerald Classic Invitational
Join us for the Emerald Classic Marching Invitational on September 27, 2025 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: $140
Deadline: August 30, 2025
Pay online via debit/credit card
Or you can pay by check
Payable to: RHSBPA
Mail to: Jennifer Lewis
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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A Special Performance by a College/University Band at APPROXIMATELY 2:30pm 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.
2025 Adjudicators
Visual - Derek Ramsey | Drum Major Feedback - Brian Jacobs
General Effect - Earl Shaffer | Music - John Sarvay
Color Guard - Donn Franklin | Percussion - Tyler Ende
Don't forget to register!
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Contact Director Jennifer Lewis with any questions. We are excited to have you!
Come enjoy performances from the following schools!
2025 - A special performance from The Marching Force from Hampton University! Their performance occurred at the conclusion of the competition before the awards ceremony!
The Emerald Sound & Guard is honored to host the following food trucks at this year's competition!
Event Information
Tickets: $10.00
Tickets can be purchased at the ticket window prior to event entry. No discounts for Spotsylvania County Employees, Children, or Senior Citizens. You are here to support music programs in schools and 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 2025 Event Sponsors!
Brooke Miller Real Estate, LLC
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