The River City Regiment is the umbrella for the following ensembles under Mr.C's directions: Marching Band, Colorguard, Drumline, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Big Band. Most if not all students within The Regiment are a part of multiple ensembles within this organization. If you'd like more information on our ensembles, please take a look at our descriptions.
Marching band
The River City Marching Band & Colorguard, known simply as The River City Regiment, is one of the most active ensembles during the fall semester. Known as the River City Regiment, members participate at every home football game and provides entertainment to crowds during halftime. During the fall marching band season, the Regiment competes in parades throughout the Northern California area. Primarily an elective course, members in the Regiment also participate in various extracurricular activities in an effort allow for exploration into other fields and to establish well rounded musicians that represent the program throughout the school. This ensemble brings in the largest amount of students into the River City Music Program and is also the largest unit in the program as well in The River City Regiment.
Colorguard
One of the newest units within The River City Regiment, the colorguard serves as an auxillary unit that performs along with the marching band at football games and band competitions. The colorguard works on incorporating not only flag routines into their performance but dance elements as well. The colorguard will be a part of the marching band class in the fall only while also practicing afterschool on routines. You do not need to have experience to join this group. Join us!
drumline
The River City Drumline is a unit within The River City Regiment that performs with the marching band at football games, competitions, and school events. The drumline helps pump up the crowd and serves as a pivotal unit for the sound of The Regiment. In order to be a part of this section, you must audition. Instruments available within the drumline: Snare, Bass Drum, Tenor Drums, Cymbals.
Stay tuned for information regarding The River City Front Ensemble...a new section coming to The Regiment.