2026 Emerald Sound & Guard Staff
Director of Bands: Lucas Whirley
Assistant Director:Andrea Whirley
Percussion Instructor: Noah Snead
Color Guard Instructor: Erin Gilleland
Parents
Tentative Summer Schedule
Optional Summer Marching Band Sessions @ Riverbend HS
Tuesdays | 5-7pm | June 30th, July 7th, July 21st
**WEAR SNEAKERS** Bring water bottles, packed lunch, sunscreen. Wear school appropriate summer clothing, sneakers, ball cap/visor highly recommended.
Summer Band Camp
New Marcher Camp | July 23 & 24 @ Riverbend HS
9am - Noon
**WEAR SNEAKERS** Bring water bottles, packed lunch, sunscreen. Wear school appropriate summer clothing, sneakers, ball cap/visor highly recommended.
Band Camp (Full Band & Color Guard) @ Riverbend HS
July 27-31 (8am-5pm)
**WEAR SNEAKERS** Bring water bottles, packed lunch, sunscreen. Wear school appropriate summer clothing, sneakers, ball cap/visor highly recommended. RHSBPA will provide snacks.
**Percussion, this info may be different for you, will keep you posted.**
August 3 -7 (1pm-6pm) @ Riverbend HS
**WEAR SNEAKERS** Bring water bottles, packed dinner, sunscreen. Wear school appropriate summer clothing, sneakers, ball cap/visor highly recommended. There will be a student showcase on Friday, August 7th and everyone is welcome to attend.
August 11 - Rehearsals begin and continue through the season
Every Monday - Full Band & Color Guard (2:45pm - 4:30pm) : Leadership only (4:30pm-5:15pm)
Every Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday (2:45pm-5:15pm) - FULL Band & Color Guard
Every Wednesday - no rehersal
August 10 - First Day of School (FRESHMEN ONLY)- No Rehearsal
August 11 - First Day of School (Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors)
Upcoming Events
2026 Football/Competition Schedule (SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
August 28 - Away Game @ Chancellor
September 5 - Away Game @ Forest Park HS (Thursday Night)
September 11 - Away Game @ Massaponax HS
September 18 - Home Game against Albemarle HS
September 19 - Midlothian High School Showcase of Bands
September 25 - Home Game against Brooke Point HS
**September 25 EMERALD CLASSIC SETUP/PREP **
September 26 - Emerald Classic @ Riverbend HS
October 2 - Home Game against Hartwood (Homecoming)
October 9 - Home Game against Mountain View HS
October 10 - Competition - Location TBD
October 16 - Away Game @ Colonial Forge
October 17 - Godwin HS Marching Invitational
October 23 - Home Game against Stafford HS
October 24 - Competition - Location TBD
October 30 - Bye week
October 31 - Competition - Location TBD
November 6 - Away Game @ North Stafford HS
November 7 - Competition - Powhatan High School Invitational
December 5 - Christmas Parades
3rd Quarter Concession Stand Pre-Order
If you would like to pre-order your marcher or guard member's 3rd quarter meal/snacks, please do so using the ORDER HERE button below!
There is a limited menu offered to marchers and guard members to ensure we can prepare their food ahead of time. Additional orders may be placed upon pick-up depending on item availability.
Cash, Credit, Apple Pay, Apple Cash accepted for in-person orders.
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Announcement will be made on BAND app when pre-orders are open
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Pay with a credit or debit card for ALL pre-orders
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Pick-up after half-time performance during 3rd quarter break
CONCESSIONS MENU
*availability may change*
ALL DRINKS $3.00
HOT DOG $3.00
HAMBURGER $4.00
CHEESEBURGER $5.00
POPCORN $3.00
SOFT PRETZEL $3.00
SOFT PRETZEL W/ CHEESE $4.00
NACHOS W/ CHEESE $5.00
NACHOS W/ SALSA $5.00
NACHOS W/ CHEESE & JALAPENOS $6.00