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Percussion Builds on Momentum, Takes Home Silver at Premiere

Coming off the heels of the Blue Radiance Winter Guard’s bronze medal performance at their own 2022 Florida Federation of Colorguards Circuit Premiere, the Indoor Percussion Ensemble was eager for their own Premiere performance in Orlando and to prove themselves after last year’s season of rebuilding and focus on fundamentals training.

Coming back for 2022 as a marching unit and utilizing their training after ending the 2021 season as a concert ensemble, the team performed in the middle of the first round of Scholastic Marching AA Class. Given the schedule and location of the competition, the team was unable to have their typical morning rehearsal and only had their warm-up in the lot beforehand on site—but it did not stop them.

Despite the team’s relative newcomer status, the students earned a score of 67.15 and took home silver with a first place finish in the visual effect caption.

Both the Indoor Percussion Ensemble and Blue Radiance Winter Guard have had strong starts to the indoor season and will now move on to regular competitions. The winter guard is up first on February 12 at Durant High School, followed by the percussion on February 19 at Plant City High School.

Winter Guard Earns Bronze at 2022 Premiere, Kickstarts Band Program’s Indoor Season

On Saturday the students of the Blue Radiance Winter Guard debuted their 2022 program, “For a Moment,” at the Florida Federation of Colorguards Circuit’s Premiere West—and also attended the first event of the Riverview Band Program’s indoor season.

Performing in Scholastic Class AAA, the team competed against eight others in their round, and had the final performance slot before the results were announced.

Taking advantage of their slot in the competition, and channeling their energy from their rehearsals and camp days, the students went on to earn third place with a score of 65.64—and earned first place in the equipment and movement captions.

With a strong start for the season, the Band Program’s next performance is the Indoor Percussion Ensemble’s Premiere competition at Cypress Creek High School in Orlando on February 5.

Band Program Announces Robust Concert, Indoor Season for 2022

Today the Riverview Band Program shared its full and comprehensive schedule of performances for its ensembles for the 2022 concert and indoor season. To coincide with the first day back for students for the second semester, the Band Program announced it would be presenting five different ensembles: the Blue Radiance Winter Guard, Indoor Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band.

Competing with the Florida Federation of Colorguards Circuit, the winter guard (Scholastic Class AAA) and indoor percussion (Scholastic Marching Class AA) will participate in the traditional season that students, families and spectators are accustomed to, starting with Premiere at the beginning of the season and ending at the familiar Daytona Ocean Center for Circuit Championships. The Band Program will again host its own regional, the Riverview Showcase of Champions, on February 26. Color guard and percussion students will also have a chance to showcase their own special talents on April 26 at the Color Guard, Percussion and Jazz Band Recital.

For concert season, students will have the opportunity to perform with three different ensembles. All students will be members of the Concert Band and will perform at the spring concert on April 21 and with the Riverview Alliance, comprised of students from Rodgers Middle School and Barrington Middle School on May 3. Advanced students who are selected for the Wind Ensemble will perform at the annual Concert Music Performance Assessment (MPA) to receive a formal rating for the school on March 3–5 at Blake High School, and to prepare will have a pre-MPA concert on February 10 and a special feature at the Rodgers MS pre-MPA concert on February 24.

Students who wish to learn more about jazz and improvisational music are able to join the Jazz Band, who will perform April 26 at the recital alongside the color guard and percussion.

Blue Radiance Winter Guard

• January 22 — FFCC Premiere West, Plant City HS • February 12 — FFCC Regional, Durant HS • February 26 — FFCC Regional, Riverview HS • March 12 — FFCC Regional, Braden River HS • March 25–27 — FFCC Championships, Daytona Ocean Center • April 26 — Color Guard, Percussion and Jazz Band Recital

Indoor Percussion Ensemble

• February 5 — FFCC Premiere North/Central, Cypress Creek HS • February 19 — FFCC Regional, Plant City HS • February 26 — FFCC Regional, Riverview HS • March 12 — FFCC Regional, Braden River HS • March 25–27 — FFCC Championships, Daytona Ocean Center • April 26 — Color Guard, Percussion and Jazz Band Recital

Concert Band, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band

• February 10 — Pre-MPA Concert (WE) • February 24 — Rodgers MS Pre-MPA Concert (WE) • March 3–5 — Concert MPA, Blake HS (WE) • April 21 — Concert Band and Orchestra Concert (CB) • April 26 — Color Guard, Percussion and Jazz Band Recital (JB) • May 3 — Riverview Alliance Concert (CB)

Blue Coats Close out 2021 Season in Ocala

This weekend the Blue Coat Regiment participated in the return of the Florida Marching Band State Championships—the first since 2019 and in a brand new venue, the World Equestrian Center in Ocala. In what is normally a venue for equestrian shows and events, this recently renovated complex was transformed into two different arenas for dozens of Florida bands to converge on for State Championships.

Competing in Class 3A, the Blue Coats were one of 18 bands to perform in the Grand Outdoor Arena to a standing room-only crowd.

After their performance the band was able to explore the Expo Center while they waited for awards.

In the end the Blue Coat Regiment earned 12th place in class with a score of 75.65. We are so proud of all our students and their hard work this season—they have pushed through one of the most challenging eras in the Band Program’s history and helped rebuild the band from the COVID-19 pandemic, while always striving for excellence. A huge thank you to our seniors for their leadership (pictured above with Director Mr. Davis) and our staff and Band Booster organization for all they did this season.

Wrapping up The March 2021

Yesterday the Band Program hosted its sixth Florida Marching Band Championships regional. Originally the Tampa Bay Fall Music Games, the event was rebranded as The March in 2017 to coincide with the date falling on Veterans Day.

The regional is one of the Band Program's largest and most successful fundraisers every year and was also host to the FMBC's first iteration of the International Class when several South American marching bands competed in 2019. For the 2021 competition nine bands from Class 1A, 3A and 4A took to the field at J. Vince Thompson Stadium, including three-time grand champions Braden River High School and one-time grand champions Newsome High School.

In the end, the Marching Mustangs of Lakewood Ranch High School took home the top prize.

The event was a huge success for not only Lakewood Ranch, but the Band Program, as well—the money raised will go towards the band's final push to State Championships on November 21. We want to thank all of our amazing family volunteers who helps make the entire weekend possible! We could not do it without you!

Schedule for The March 2021

This year’s iteration of The March, taking place this Saturday, November 13, will feature nine competing bands from three different classes. The March provides these bands one final performance for judges before the Florida Marching Band Championships circuit State Championships on Saturday and Sunday, November 20 and 21 at the World Equestrian Center.

For more information about The March and to pre-purchase tickets online, please visit here.

Riverview’s Marching Band named “Superior” for 18th Year, 10th Consecutive Year

Today’s performance at the Florida Bandmasters Association Marching Music Performance Assessment (MPA) at Bloomingdale High School was one for the record books. Marching MPA differs from other performances the Blue Coats give in that a score is not given—all bands participate for a rating from a panel of judges in the categories of music (with two judges), visual/marching and maneuvering, general effect, color guard and percussion. Every band receives a rating of either Superior, Excellent, Good, Fair or Poor.

After their short rehearsal and warm-up, the Blue Coats took the field knowing that they had laid the foundation to come out on top—and they did. The band earned a Superior rating from all judges except one music judge who gave a rating of Excellent, for an overall rating of Superior.

This Superior rating is the Riverview marching band’s 18th in its 23-year history and is also the 10th consecutive year of earning such a distinction. Additionally, the color guard earned its 14th consecutive Superior as a section.

There are only two chances left to catch the Blue Coat Regiment’s 2021 program, “Look Up:” November 13 at their home show, the Florida Marching Band Championships (FMBC) regional, The March, and on November 21 at the FMBC State Championships at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala.

Blue Coats Medal at Braden River

For their second competitive performance of the 2021 season, the Blue Coat Regiment took home third overall at the Florida Marching Band Championships regional at Braden River High School, the Braden River Invitational.

Competing in Class 3A, the Blue Coats went up against three other bands in their class and 11 other bands overall. The band earned a score of 73.60, which also earned them first in class and best in class for music, visual, general effect, color guard and percussion.

The performance at Braden River marks the final scored performance of the season for the Blue Coats until the FMBC State Championships on November 21. November 6 the band will perform for evaluation at the annual Florida Bandmasters Association Marching Music Performance Assessment, and on November 13 they will give a special exhibition performance at their own regional, The March.

Band Program to Host Sixth FMBC Regional, The March

This year, the Riverview Band Program will host The March, a sanctioned Florida Marching Band Championships regional competition on Saturday, November 13. In preparation for this year’s event, and to better align ourselves with the future, we will be recommending that all spectators purchase their tickets in advance online. For more information and to purchase tickets, please see our event page here.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Blue Coats Make 2021 Competitive Debut, First in Two Years

Last night the Blue Coat Regiment Marching Band performed at their first competition since the 2019 season. Competing in Class 3A, the band was one of 12 bands at the East Lake High School Classic, a sanctioned Florida Marching Band Championships regional competition.

The Blue Coats ended up placing first in class and 6th overall with a score of 70.30—a strong start to the year! The band will compete next at their second FMBC regional, the Braden River High School Braden River Invitational in just one week on October 23.

Class of 2022 Honored at Annual Senior Night

along with seniors from the varsity football team, varsity cheerleaders and NJROTC.

We are so proud of these students and all their accomplishments and thank them for their four years of hard work and dedication!

Blue Coats go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

We’re seeing pink! At last night’s game our students, staff and Booster Board were pinked out for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a cause that has affected so many.

We encourage our Band Program family to schedule regular screenings and take the other necessary steps to take care of themselves and their loved ones.

Students Join 1,000+ Others for USF’s HOT Day

This weekend 14 Riverview Band Program students participated in the University of South Florida’s annual Herd of Thunder or HOT Day—named for the university’s Herd of Thunder Marching Band. Joining more than 1,000 other high school students from throughout the state of Florida, the event gives students a chance to rehearse with and then perform alongside the HOT Band during halftime.

A huge thanks to the HOT Band and USF Athletics for this amazing opportunity. We cannot wait to see you again next year!

Band Program Receives $4,000 Donation at Battle of the Bands

Yesterday the Blue Coat Regiment had their first official performance of the 2021 season at the Bullard Family Foundation’s Back to School Bash Battle of the Bands. Taking place at Raymond James Stadium, the band participated with several other Tampa Bay area bands. At the end of the event, key sponsors Heritage Insurance and Tijuana Flats both announced a donation of $2,000 to each school for a total contribution of $4,000.

This donation from both organizations will help kickstart the Blue Coat Regiment’s season as they gear up for their first competitive bout in two years. A heartfelt thank you to our friends at Heritage Insurance and Tijuana Flats!

Blue Coat Regiment Announces 2021 Tour

The Blue Coat Regiment Marching Band is excited to announce a full and robust tour of home and away football games and marching band competitions for the 2021 season—the first true season since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic that disrupted 2020.

The Blue Coats will perform at all home and the majority of away varsity football games, cheering on and supporting our Riverview Sharks, starting with the game at King High School on August 27.

Most exciting of all is the return of competitions through the Florida Marching Band Championships circuit. The band will compete at two regionals this season: Durant High School on October 9 and Braden River High School on October 23, and also host its own on November 13. 2021 also marks the return of the Florida Bandmasters Association Marching Music Performance Assessment on November 6 at Bloomingdale High School. The Blue Coats will end their season the weekend of November 20/21 at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala for the FMBC State Championships. The final performance date will be determined based on the band’s competition class.

New this year, the band will perform at Raymond James Stadium on August 7 for the Bullard Family Foundation’s Back to School Bash in their first Battle of the Bands.

A full tour of the season is below—we hope to see you at a performance this year!

• Saturday, August 7 – Battle of the Bands, Raymond James Stadium • Friday, August 27 – Away at King • Friday, September 3 – Home vs. Middleton • Friday, September 10 – Away at East Bay • Friday, September 17 – Home vs. Plant City • Friday, October 1 – Away at Durant • Friday, October 8 – Home vs. Lennard (Middle School Band Night) • Saturday, October 9 – FMBC Regional, Durant • Friday, October 15 – Home vs. Plant (Senior Night) • Friday, October 22 – Away at Newsome • Saturday, October 23 – FMBC Regional, Braden River • Friday, October 29 – Home vs. Sumner (Homecoming) • Saturday, November 6 – FBA Marching MPA, Bloomingdale • Saturday, November 13 – FMBC Regional, Riverview • Saturday, November 20 or Sunday, November 21 – FMBC State Championships, World Equestrian Center

2021–2022 Band Booster Board Chosen

The Band Program is proud to announced its elected Booster Board who will support Mr. Davis in leading the program and its ensembles through the upcoming school year.

The board members were elected at the annual end-of-year recital by the general boosters membership on May 18, and the chose its officers at its first meeting on May 27.

The board comprises seven members this year:

• Catherine Fuhrmeister, President • Tanya Cebollero, Vice President • Dawn Walker, Treasurer • Kristin Lopez, Secretary • Kristen Ayala, Fundraising Co-Coordinator • Gale Dillon, Fundraising Co-Coordinator • Elizabeth Navarrete, Color Guard Liaison

We want to thank outgoing board members Jamey Levis and Amy Hackney for their service this past year, and we welcome Dawn Walker, Kristen Ayala and Gale Dillion as new members. Catherine Fuhrmeister, Tanya Cebollero, Kristin Lopez and Elizabeth Navarrete are continuing on the board in their same roles from last year.

2021 Blue Coat Regiment Marching Band Student Leadership

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