RICHFIELD MARCHING SPARTANS

Class Aa

Director: Elizabeth Winslow

Assistant Directors: Pete Dysart and Chris Porter

Drumline Instructor: Ryan Larson

Colorguard Instructors: Amanda Flom and Tori Nordine

Music Arrangers: Ryan Larson and Elizabeth Winslow

Drill Designer: Greg Guffey

Vocal Coach: Samuel Grace

Repertoire: “Of Honor and Valor Eternal” - Ayatey Shabazz and the United State Air Force Hymn

Number of band members: 41

Band Accomplishments:

The Richfield High School Marching Spartans are in their 64th year of performing excellence. Richfield, Minnesota’s first suburb, is a diverse community on the south border of Minneapolis. Richfield High School offers multiple concert bands, jazz band, and pep band.

Our 2019 show, Soar Above, is performed as a tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen of World War II and in memory of Lt. Col. Robert Winslow. The Tuskegee Airmen (332nd Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group of the United States Army Air Forces) were America’s first African-American fighter pilots who overcame racism and prejudice at home while valiantly fighting for their country abroad. Our music selections include Ayatey Shabazz’s “Of Honor and Valour Eternal” and the United State Air Force Hymn.

Alexandria Public Schools has been honored with a 2019 Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.

Our district was one of ten school districts in Minnesota to receive the honor. This award is given across the country and signifies schools that offer the best for its students to learn, study, practice, and perform music. Our district is fortunate to have a rich tradition of extraordinary music excellence because of dedicated, inspiring music educators in every school.

Learn more about our schools by visiting www.alexschools.org or calling 320-762-2141.

Proudly serving the communities of Alexandria, Carlos, Forada, Garfield, Miltona, Nelson, and surrounding area townships.