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The New Cherokee High School

Cherokee High School, the Cherokee Band of Warriors, and the Cherokee HS Band Boosters are proud to host the first annual Riverbend Invitational Band Competition. Riverbend will take place on Tommy Baker Field in Warrior Stadium at the brand new Cherokee High School Campus.

We strive to provide a venue for bands to showcase their talents in the marching arts while supplying meaningful judge commentary and a high energy event that students, parents and directors will find fulfilling and educational. Our Caption panel of well-respected adjudicators will offer professional assessments for both festival and competition participants in the areas of music performance, music effect, visual performance, visual effect, drum major, percussion, color guard and dance/majorette. Rating awards will be given for superior and excellent ratings in both festival and contest. A champion, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded in each class as well as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the Percussion, Drum Major, and Color Guard captions

We also anticipate a wonderful event filled with great performances and we sincerely hope that your band will make The Riverbend invitational part of your competition plans for this fall.

Click the link below to Register!

2026 Riverbend Marching Invitational

2026 Judges

Pat Gallagher- Music Performance
Kevin Brown - Music Performance
Randall Coleman - Music Effect
Dr. Brandon Meeks- Visual Performance
Lindsey Schueller - Visual Effect
Kevin Boyle - Percussion
Adam Youngman - Drum Majors