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Good afternoon,

The Directors would like to wish you and your family safety and good health in these strange times.  We understand that there’s a lot of anxiousness and uncertainty; just know that things will get better and eventually return to normal. For our students, we encourage you to look at this through the lens that you’re experiencing something unique and different. Instead of looking at opportunities lost (performances, class meetings, etc.), look at what you’re gaining; time with family, opportunities to read and learn what you want, and discovering what your parents already know… there’s nothing good on daytime tv.

If you want to pick up your instrument, the Directors’ will provide curbside drop-off beneath the gym overhang, on Thurs. March 26. Complete this form to select your pick-up time and give the directors info to find your instrument in the locker room. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=j8uWO0wXZUuC61zDi54GbK__kbROGdBIqiSJ9m7WOUxUQ0pVMVcwMTE5TjdCVTBEOUE0WFczSFIzMi4u

As far as the Universal spring trip refund, the tour company is working as quick as possible and we should have some info very soon. The tour company is having to work from home and greatly appreciates your patience and understanding.

For students desiring a leadership position next year, application and training links have been tweeted from @RiverdaleBand and we hope to have them on the website soon. Those online application materials are due by April 3^rd. Leadership Application Link – https://forms.gle/2tvZrtDys2dryJPj7

For students wanting to sight-read music to pass the time, here’s a link to some public domain band music (lots of marches here…sorry horns!). https://www.bandmusicpdf.org/

Last but not least, we have no idea how any of this affects spring concerts/banquet/band activities at this time. We’ll deal with these challenges as we get closer – and know that we will find a way to celebrate our students and their successes, in some shape, form, or fashion.

Again, be safe, keep social distancing, wash your hands, and take care of each other.

Musically yours,

Mr. Aymett & Mr. Crossley

Attention ALL percussionists! There are four training sessions and one formal audition for the 2017-18 RHS Percussion section.  The training sessions a long with the formal audition are required of all current Riverdale students as well as incoming freshman percussionists.

For questions, contact Director of Percussion, Mr. Tim Hale – timmy.hale@yahoo.com

Training Sessions:

April 25 &  27, 5PM-7PM

May 5 & 11, 5PM-7PM

Formal Audition:

May 12, 5Pm-7Pm

Riverdale Band Calendar

MTSBOA Mid-State auditions were held at Antioch High School this past weekend.  Students from area mid-state schools competed with an individual audition consisting of a prepared piece, scales, and sight-reading.  The following students will be representing Riverdale at the annual Mid-State Band Clinic held at MTSU in January.  Congrats to these students on a successful audition!

Gold Band

Nayana W. (Bb Clarinet – 18th Chair)

John T. (Bass Clarinet – 5th Chair)

Silver Band

Aleena H. (Bb Clarinet – 7th Chair)

Alternate

John A. (Tenor Saxophone)

Megan S. (Trumpet)

Graham K. (Percussion)

Haley L. (French Horn)