2023 Emerald Classic Invitational
Inclement Weather Announcement
The safety of staff/volunteers, students, and equipment is our utmost priority in preparing an inclement weather plan for the 2023 Emerald Classic Invitational.
Plans are being discussed for a hybrid (outdoor & indoor) event or cancelling the Invitational. If the event is cancelled, there is no intention to reschedule. A decision will be made by 5pm on Friday, September 22, 2023 and communicated to Band Directors, Staff, Vendors, & Volunteers via email.
We appreciate your patience and are hoping for the best!
Join us for the Emerald Classic Marching Invitational on September 23, 2023 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: $125
Deadline: September 1, 2023
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.
2023 Adjudicators
Music: John Sarvay | Visual: Derek Ramsey
Drum Major: Bill Berg | Percussion: Charlie Nesmith
Color Guard: Reiko Casteen | General Effect: Earl Shaffer
Don't forget to register!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Contact Director Jennifer Lewis with any questions!
(540) 548-4051
jlewis@spotsylvania.k12.va.us
Come enjoy performances from the following schools!
Enjoy a special performance from The Marching Virginians at Virginia Tech! Their performance will occur at the conclusion of the competition before the award ceremony!
The Emerald Sound & Guard is honored to host the following food trucks at this year's competition!
If you have a food truck and would like to join us, please contact our BPA President, Jessica Cottet.
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
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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Naming rights for this season's marching invitational
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Full page ad in the event program
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Six invitational tickets
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Announcement of thanks during the event
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Award presented to your company representative during the event
GOLD - $3,000
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Full page ad in the event program
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Four invitational tickets
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Announcement of thanks during the event
EMERALD - $1,000
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1/2 page ad in the event program
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Two invitational tickets
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Announcement of thanks during the event
ROYAL BLUE - $500
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1/4 page ad in the event program
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Two invitational tickets
SPONSOR - $200
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3.5"x2" (business card size) ad in the event program
If you would like to become an event sponsor, please contact our BPA President, Jessica Cottet.