Staff Sergeant Chrissy Rivers joined the West Point Band in September of 2010. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She has always been passionate about how music and design can bring people together. Prior to joining the West Point Band, Staff Sgt. Rivers interned at Billboard Magazine and Knopf Publishing. She created a public event called "Play Day," which received press from Time Out New York, Gothamist, and various other New York City media outlets. She has also worked as a freelance designer for local musicians and events.