Entries by Matt Crossley

Competition Philosophy

Check out this fantastic article by Pope High School (Marietta, GA) band director Gary Gribble regarding competitive band programs. Competition…is it a good thing or a bad thing? Our philosophy on competition has evolved over the years into what we believe is a healthy, productive, and sustainable approach to being a competitive band program. We […]

Riverdale Band Hosts 8th Grade Night

Riverdale Band will host all incoming 8th grade students & parents at the September 26 home game.  Festivities will begin at 5PM with dinner provided by the RHS Band Booster Club, followed by football pep band fun!  If parents are not attending, they should plan to be on campus at approximately 8:30PM (at the conclusion […]

2014 Color Guard Announced

Congrats to the 2014 Riverdale Color Guard! Taylor Heath, Kortney Zienkiewicz, Raeann Walker, Jessica Wade, Ananda Wade, Rosa Palacios, Bethanie Walters, Darien Houston, Emily Robinson, Desiree Fetty, Bailey Stadelmann, Alyssa Ross, Gabby Cathey, and Grace McCarley.  Looking forward to a great season!

2014 Field Commanders Announced

Congratulations to our 2014 Field Commanders: John Adkins, Katie Allison, and Aleena Hii (Alternate)!  A special congrats to the following students for auditioning: Chris Johnson, Kandice Martin, Keyra Kadowaki, Vlad Sitnikoff, and Katie Webb.