docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdk6IcuXr2jztfLdL0UEn37PpPHfw2MC9GM868v5cBG1Bm2iw/viewformUPCOMING PERFORMANCES:
0 REHEARSALS REMAINING = SEPTEMBER 29, 2023..........Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)

1 REHEARSALS REMAINING = SEPTEMBER 30, 2023..........Panther Marching Band Festival at EIU in Charleston

OCTOBER 4, 2023..........ILMEA Auditions (Required participation for Tri-M members)

6 REHEARSALS REMAINING= OCTOBER 6, 2023..........Homecoming & Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)

6 REHEARSALS REMAINING= OCTOBER 7, 2023..........Newton Marching Eagles Band Classic in Newton

10 REHEARSALS REMAINING = OCTOBER 17, 2023..........Final Performance at 7 PM (RCHS stadium)


MONDAY'S SCHEDULE/OBJECTIVES:
7:00-7:14......Travel in Parade Block A to the stadium and stretch.

7:15-7:59......Clean sets 21a-36a (WITH INSTRUMENTS)

8:00-9:00......Review sets 1-36a WITH INSTRUMENTS)

OBJECTIVES:
Learn sets 1-20a
Review sets 20a-27
Rehearse Good Night, Sleep Tight
Getting on-and-off the field at Eastern Illinois University


NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• SATURDAY PRACTICE: Based on the feedback from all of you (minus the juniors) we have an impromptu rehearsal tomorrow morning from 7:00-8:00 in the stadium. The reason for this addition is so that we can clean the third movement prior to our performance at EIU. For those able to attend tomorrow's 7 a.m. rehearsal, I will dismiss you after our half-time performance tonight so that you are well rested for tomorrow. Those not able to attend the 7 a.m. rehearsal will stay behind until the game is complete. We will do a compilation of playing in the stands, and packing for the next day. Please fill out the following survey on your availability for the 7 a.m. rehearsal tomorrow morning by clicking HERE. Section leaders, please message your folks to complete the survey before the end of the school day.
• CARNATIONS SALE: Complete the Google Form. Return all money and slips by Saturday, October 30th. For more information, please talk to Mrs. Deimel.
• -EIU BUSES - BUS/SEAT ASSIGNMENTS FOR 9/30 (EIU): Click HERE to view your assigned seating for Saturday.
• EIU PANTHER MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL ON 9/30: Click HERE for more information. -UPDATED 9/20 WITH REVISED WARM-UP AND PERFORMANCE TIMES AT EIU-
• ASSIGNMENT DUE MONDAY: Complete the AAR for the Sage City Invitational, which you will find on www.rccu1.schoology.net. At least one recording from a music judge, and one recording from a visual visual judge. Fill out at least three things we should continue doing (things we do well), and at least three things on which we need to improve. The assignment is due Monday at 11:59 p.m. I pushed the deadline back a school day to give you more time. Please let me know should anyone have problems accessing the recordings.
• MOVE THE FINAL PERFORMANCE? Would anyone have a conflict if I move the Final Performance to Saturday, October 14th? If so, what times would you be unavailable? I am considering moving the performance because we wouldn't have a rehearsal for four days leading up to the Final Performance. Also, we would have short rehearsals on October 12th and 13th to accomodate final exams.
• PERFORMANCE MAKE-UP ASSIGNMENT: For those with excused absences from performances, please complete the make-up assignment before the end of the term. You may find the make-up projects by clicking HERE.
• UPDATE TO 10/7: The event coordinators for the Newton Marching Eagles Classic revised the performance schedules. We now perform at 2:45 p.m. Please see below for more details.
• HONORS WIND ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS: Auditions are open! Winds, log into your SmartMusic accounts. Your audition is over a portion of the Sr. ILMEA Scales. Percussion, your audition may be over one of two things: 1) ILMEA Scales like the winds; or 2) the 2023 ILMEA Band Auditions on snare drum and mallets.
• OTA BAND PASSES: Once your OTA teacher reviews your grades, you've completed your IXL Math and ELA assignments, and you've finished your assignments, you may fill in a pass to go to the Music Department during OTA. To fill out the pass, click HERE. Students need to sign into their rccu1 account before clicking on the link.
• -OLD- BUS ASSIGNMENTS FOR 9/16, 9/23, AND 10/7: Click HERE to view.
• 2022-23 HONORS WIND CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: Last call! If you are interested in auditioning for the Honors Wind, please click HERE and fill out the following form. The Honor Wind is the premiere instrumental ensemble at RCHS. This advanced level class is by audition only, and is designed to challenge the most experienced and talented musicians with RCHS. The Honors Wind Ensemble is limited to only 15 musicians this year.
• AVAILABLE SEATS FOR PARENTS: Ladies and gents, for those that wish to attend the upcoming competitions, we have available seating in the passenger van! We can comfortably fit six additional passengers. We could possibly cram two or three more, if need be. Preference goes to the members of the Olney Music Boosters. You need not report until 10-15 minutes before departure. Email me at cjones@rccu1.net, or message me on the RCCU1 app, should you like a seat! Seats are first-come, first-serve for all not in the boosters.
• MARCHING EAGLES BAND CLASSIC ON 10/7: This is our last competition of the season! It also is a short day for the band. Please click HERE for more information.
• LEADERSHIP COUNCIL: Our weekly leadership council lunch/book chat is tomorrow. The assigned readings are chapters 28-35.
• UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS: AIDAN GOMEZ (10/4), MICAH MARSHALL (10/5), MRS. DEIMEL (10/16) and EMMA MEADOWS (10/24).

OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• OLNEY FALL FUN FESTIVAL: I regret to say that the RCHS Marching Tigers will not perform at the 2023 Olney Fall Fun Festival. Unfortunately, the band has been scheduled to perform at an earlier time at Eastern IL. University than we have in prior years. Due to this conflict, we are unable to perform at the Olney City Park event. The high school choir, however, will perform at 8:30 a.m., before we depart to Charleston. We simply could not fit a performance from the band and choir without the band being late to EIU.
• TEAMS/SHOPS: Thanks to those that stepped up to lead our RCHS Bands Teams. The new teams/shops are:
  • FACILITIES: Emma Wells, with help from Cory, Emma M., and Emily R.
  • SUPPLY: Aidan Gomez, with help from Ethan M. and Callista
  • UNIFORMS: Ethan Zuber, with help from Addison and Carly H.
  • MUSIC LIBRARY: Evey Mason, with help from Liam and James B.
  • BOOSTER HELPERS: Molly Fehrenbacher, with help from Carly Z., Alex, and Wyatt
• PERSONAL INSTRUMENT INFORMATION FORM: Please fill out the personal instrument information form so that we may best protect your personal property by clicking HERE. You need to be logged into your @rccu1.net account on your browser before opening.

• TUNERS, INSIDE THE CIRCLE, AND MUSIC: Winds and percussion need all of these items for every Tuesday and Thursday rehearsal - even when outside. Please keep your tuner on your instrument so it isn't lost. You do not need these items on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays unless Mr. Jones says otherwise.
• SHOW MUSIC, COORDINATES, & DRILL CHARTS: These items may be printed by visiting https://www.rchsbands.net/show-music--drill1.html
• CONFLICTS: Do you have a conflict with a marching band event? Log into your rccu1.net account, and click HERE to fill out the form. Most common conflicts are vacations, drivers education, summer camps, athletics, and other clubs. After filling out the form, please message Mr. Jones to give him a heads up. Review the RCHS Bands Handbook to determine what is considered an excused absence.
• 2023 MARCHING TIGERS PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Clicking HERE for more information.
• PERSONAL HOURS EARNED: Click HERE for the spreadsheet on personal hours. Students that go into the negative for RCHS Bands personal hours will no longer be eligible to earn personal hours to use for a band class.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:
2 REHEARSALS REMAINING = SEPTEMBER 29, 2023..........Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)

2 REHEARSALS REMAINING = SEPTEMBER 30, 2023..........Panther Marching Band Festival at EIU in Charleston

OCTOBER 4, 2023..........ILMEA Auditions (Required participation for Tri-M members)

7 REHEARSALS REMAINING= OCTOBER 6, 2023..........Homecoming & Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)

7 REHEARSALS REMAINING= OCTOBER 7, 2023..........Newton Marching Eagles Band Classic in Newton

11 REHEARSALS REMAINING = OCTOBER 17, 2023..........Final Performance at 7 PM (RCHS stadium)


THURSDAY'S SCHEDULE/OBJECTIVES:
7:00-7:29......INDOOR/OUTDOOR REHEARSAL:

• WINDS AND PERCUSSION (INDOORS): A brief warm-up, followed by rehearsal over the time-out tunes, Star Spangled Banner, and the School Song
• COLOR GUARD (PRACTICE FIELD): Choreography over movements 1-3.

7:30-7:44......March to the practice field (Parade Block B) and stretch

7:45-9:00......FULL ENSEMBLE OUTDOORS:

• Learn sets 21a-36a (WITH INSTRUMENTS)
• Run sets 1-36a (WITH INSTRUMENTS) < time providing

OBJECTIVES:
Rehearse Time-Out Tunes (G), On Wisconsin, and the Star Spangled Banner
Review sets 1-21a
Learn sets 21a-36a
Getting on-and-off the field at Eastern Illinois University


NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• -COMPLETE BY WED AT 11:59 PM- SIGN UP FOR YOUR BUS/SEAT ASSIGNMENTS FOR 9/30 (EIU): Click HERE to add your name to the seating chart. The early bus and van returns at to RCHS at 6:30 pm. The late bus returns to RCHS at 9:30 pm. There is a late bus so that students may see the big bands (100+ marchers) perform.
• ASSIGNMENT DUE FRIDAY: Complete the AAR for the Sage City Invitational, which you will find on www.rccu1.schoology.net. At least one recording from a music judge, and one recording from a visual visual judge. Fill out at least three things we should continue doing (things we do well), and at least three things on which we need to improve. The assignment is due Friday at 11:59 p.m. Keep in mind that we have a game this Friday. Don't wait until the last minute!
  
• PERFORMANCE MAKE-UP ASSIGNMENT: For those with excused absences from performances, please complete the make-up assignment before the end of the term. You may find the make-up projects by clicking HERE.
  
• FRIDAY'S SCHEDULE FOR JUNIORS & SENIORS:
  • All Juniors and Seniors will attend their first block class (including Dual Credit courses at OCC and Elementary Tutoring at RCES).
  • Juniors will be called to Ron Herrin Gym at 8:30.  They will return to their OTA at 9:15. 
  • Seniors will be called to Ron Herrin Gym at 9:15.  Seniors will be released at 10:00 to board buses in the circle drive. Seniors will be transported to OCC for Blue Preview/Senior Day.  They will be provided lunch and will return to RCHS at 12:40.  Seniors are to report to their 4th block class. 
• UPDATE TO 10/7: The event coordinators for the Newton Marching Eagles Classic revised the performance schedules. We now perform at 2:45 p.m. Please see below for more details.
• HONORS WIND ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS: Auditions are open! Winds, log into your SmartMusic accounts. Your audition is over a portion of the Sr. ILMEA Scales. Percussion, your audition may be over one of two things: 1) ILMEA Scales like the winds; or 2) the 2023 ILMEA Band Auditions on snare drum and mallets
• OTA BAND PASSES: Once your OTA teacher reviews your grades, you've completed your IXL Math and ELA assignments, and you've finished your assignments, you may fill in a pass to go to the Music Department during OTA. To fill out the pass, click HERE. Students need to sign into their rccu1 account before clicking on the link.
• -OLD- BUS ASSIGNMENTS FOR 9/16, 9/23, AND 10/7: Click HERE to view.
• 2022-23 HONORS WIND CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: Last call! If you are interested in auditioning for the Honors Wind, please click HERE and fill out the following form. The Honor Wind is the premiere instrumental ensemble at RCHS. This advanced level class is by audition only, and is designed to challenge the most experienced and talented musicians with RCHS. The Honors Wind Ensemble is limited to only 15 musicians this year.
• AVAILABLE SEATS FOR PARENTS: Ladies and gents, for those that wish to attend the upcoming competitions, we have available seating in the passenger van! We can comfortably fit six additional passengers. We could possibly cram two or three more, if need be. Preference goes to the members of the Olney Music Boosters. You need not report until 10-15 minutes before departure. Email me at cjones@rccu1.net, or message me on the RCCU1 app, should you like a seat! Seats are first-come, first-serve for all not in the boosters.
• EIU PANTHER MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL ON 9/30: Click HERE for more information. -UPDATED 9/20 WITH REVISED WARM-UP AND PERFORMANCE TIMES AT EIU-
• MARCHING EAGLES BAND CLASSIC ON 10/7: This is our last competition of the season! It also is a short day for the band. Please click HERE for more information.
• LEADERSHIP COUNCIL: Our weekly leadership council lunch/book chat is tomorrow. The assigned readings are chapters 21-28.
• UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS: NALEIGHA HARRISON (9/22).
• HANDBOOK CONFORMATION FORMS: Missing forms from Emily Roth.

OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• OLNEY FALL FUN FESTIVAL: I regret to say that the RCHS Marching Tigers will not perform at the 2023 Olney Fall Fun Festival. Unfortunately, the band has been scheduled to perform at an earlier time at Eastern IL. University than we have in prior years. Due to this conflict, we are unable to perform at the Olney City Park event. The high school choir, however, will perform at 8:30 a.m., before we depart to Charleston. We simply could not fit a performance from the band and choir without the band being late to EIU.
• TEAMS/SHOPS: Thanks to those that stepped up to lead our RCHS Bands Teams. The new teams/shops are:
  • FACILITIES: Emma Wells, with help from Cory, Emma M., and Emily R.
  • SUPPLY: Aidan Gomez, with help from Ethan M. and Callista
  • UNIFORMS: Ethan Zuber, with help from Addison and Carly H.
  • MUSIC LIBRARY: Evey Mason, with help from Liam and James B.
  • BOOSTER HELPERS: Molly Fehrenbacher, with help from Carly Z., Alex, and Wyatt
• PERSONAL INSTRUMENT INFORMATION FORM: Please fill out the personal instrument information form so that we may best protect your personal property by clicking HERE. You need to be logged into your @rccu1.net account on your browser before opening.

• TUNERS, INSIDE THE CIRCLE, AND MUSIC: Winds and percussion need all of these items for every Tuesday and Thursday rehearsal - even when outside. Please keep your tuner on your instrument so it isn't lost. You do not need these items on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays unless Mr. Jones says otherwise.
• SHOW MUSIC, COORDINATES, & DRILL CHARTS: These items may be printed by visiting https://www.rchsbands.net/show-music--drill1.html
• CONFLICTS: Do you have a conflict with a marching band event? Log into your rccu1.net account, and click HERE to fill out the form. Most common conflicts are vacations, drivers education, summer camps, athletics, and other clubs. After filling out the form, please message Mr. Jones to give him a heads up. Review the RCHS Bands Handbook to determine what is considered an excused absence.
• 2023 MARCHING TIGERS PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Clicking HERE for more information.
• PERSONAL HOURS EARNED: Click HERE for the spreadsheet on personal hours. Students that go into the negative for RCHS Bands personal hours will no longer be eligible to earn personal hours to use for a band class.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:
3 REHEARSALS REMAINING = SEPTEMBER 29, 2023..........Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)

3 REHEARSALS REMAINING = SEPTEMBER 30, 2023..........Panther Marching Band Festival at EIU in Charleston

OCTOBER 4, 2023..........ILMEA Auditions (Required participation for Tri-M members)

8 REHEARSALS REMAINING= OCTOBER 6, 2023..........Homecoming & Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)

8 REHEARSALS REMAINING= OCTOBER 7, 2023..........Newton Marching Eagles Band Classic in Newton

12 REHEARSALS REMAINING = OCTOBER 17, 2023..........Final Performance at 7 PM (RCHS stadium)


WEDNESDAY'S SCHEDULE/OBJECTIVES:
7:00-7:59......INDOOR REHEARSAL:

• WINDS AND PERCUSSION: Good Night Sleep Tight (primary focus), The Nightmare Before Christmas, Dream On, and I Dreamed a Dream. We will also work on the time-out tunes.
• COLOR GUARD: Choreography over movements 1-3 in the theater.

8:00-9:00......FULL ENSEMBLE OUTDOORS:

• Learn sets 20a-36a (WITH INSTRUMENTS)

ALTERNATE PLAN IN THE EVENT OF RAIN:
The full ensemble is inside the band room working on Good Night Sleep Tight (primary focus), The Nightmare Before Christmas, Dream On, and I Dreamed a Dream. We will also work on the time-out tunes.

OBJECTIVES:
Review sets 18a-27
Learn sets 28-36a
Getting on-and-off the field at Eastern Illinois University


NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• ASSIGNMENT DUE FRIDAY: Complete the AAR for the Sage City Invitational, which you will find on www.rccu1.schoology.net. At least one recording from a music judge, and one recording from a visual visual judge. Fill out at least three things we should continue doing (things we do well), and at least three things on which we need to improve. The assignment is due Friday at 11:59 p.m. Keep in mind that we have a game this Friday. Don't wait until the last minute!
  
• FRIDAY'S SCHEDULE FOR JUNIORS & SENIORS:
  • All Juniors and Seniors will attend their first block class (including Dual Credit courses at OCC and Elementary Tutoring at RCES).
  • Juniors will be called to Ron Herrin Gym at 8:30.  They will return to their OTA at 9:15. 
  • Seniors will be called to Ron Herrin Gym at 9:15.  Seniors will be released at 10:00 to board buses in the circle drive. Seniors will be transported to OCC for Blue Preview/Senior Day.  They will be provided lunch and will return to RCHS at 12:40.  Seniors are to report to their 4th block class. 
• UPDATE TO 10/7: The event coordinators for the Newton Marching Eagles Classic revised the performance schedules. We now perform at 2:45 p.m. Please see below for more details.
• HONORS WIND ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS: Auditions are open! Winds, log into your SmartMusic accounts. Your audition is over a portion of the Sr. ILMEA Scales. Percussion, your audition may be over one of two things: 1) ILMEA Scales like the winds; or 2) the 2023 ILMEA Band Auditions on snare drum and mallets
• OTA BAND PASSES: Once your OTA teacher reviews your grades, you've completed your IXL Math and ELA assignments, and you've finished your assignments, you may fill in a pass to go to the Music Department during OTA. To fill out the pass, click HERE. Students need to sign into their rccu1 account before clicking on the link.
• -OLD- BUS ASSIGNMENTS FOR 9/16, 9/23, AND 10/7: Click HERE to view.
• -NEW- SIGN UP FOR YOUR BUS/SEAT ASSIGNMENTS FOR 9/30 (EIU): Click HERE to add your name to the seating chart. The early bus and van returns at to RCHS at 6:30 pm. The late bus returns to RCHS at 9:30 pm. There is a late bus so that students may see the big bands (100+ marchers) perform.
• 2022-23 HONORS WIND CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: Last call! If you are interested in auditioning for the Honors Wind, please click HERE and fill out the following form. The Honor Wind is the premiere instrumental ensemble at RCHS. This advanced level class is by audition only, and is designed to challenge the most experienced and talented musicians with RCHS. The Honors Wind Ensemble is limited to only 15 musicians this year.
• AVAILABLE SEATS FOR PARENTS: Ladies and gents, for those that wish to attend the upcoming competitions, we have available seating in the passenger van! We can comfortably fit six additional passengers. We could possibly cram two or three more, if need be. Preference goes to the members of the Olney Music Boosters. You need not report until 10-15 minutes before departure. Email me at cjones@rccu1.net, or message me on the RCCU1 app, should you like a seat! Seats are first-come, first-serve for all not in the boosters.
• EIU PANTHER MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL ON 9/30: Click HERE for more information. -UPDATED 9/20 WITH REVISED WARM-UP AND PERFORMANCE TIMES AT EIU-
• MARCHING EAGLES BAND CLASSIC ON 10/7: This is our last competition of the season! It also is a short day for the band. Please click HERE for more information.
• LEADERSHIP COUNCIL: Our weekly leadership council lunch/book chat is tomorrow. The assigned readings are chapters 21-28.
• UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS: NALEIGHA HARRISON (9/22).
• HANDBOOK CONFORMATION FORMS: Missing forms from Emily Roth.

OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• OLNEY FALL FUN FESTIVAL: I regret to say that the RCHS Marching Tigers will not perform at the 2023 Olney Fall Fun Festival. Unfortunately, the band has been scheduled to perform at an earlier time at Eastern IL. University than we have in prior years. Due to this conflict, we are unable to perform at the Olney City Park event. The high school choir, however, will perform at 8:30 a.m., before we depart to Charleston. We simply could not fit a performance from the band and choir without the band being late to EIU.
• TEAMS/SHOPS: Thanks to those that stepped up to lead our RCHS Bands Teams. The new teams/shops are:
  • FACILITIES: Emma Wells, with help from Cory, Emma M., and Emily R.
  • SUPPLY: Aidan Gomez, with help from Ethan M. and Callista
  • UNIFORMS: Ethan Zuber, with help from Addison and Carly H.
  • MUSIC LIBRARY: Evey Mason, with help from Liam and James B.
  • BOOSTER HELPERS: Molly Fehrenbacher, with help from Carly Z., Alex, and Wyatt
• PERSONAL INSTRUMENT INFORMATION FORM: Please fill out the personal instrument information form so that we may best protect your personal property by clicking HERE. You need to be logged into your @rccu1.net account on your browser before opening.

• TUNERS, INSIDE THE CIRCLE, AND MUSIC: Winds and percussion need all of these items for every Tuesday and Thursday rehearsal - even when outside. Please keep your tuner on your instrument so it isn't lost. You do not need these items on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays unless Mr. Jones says otherwise.
• SHOW MUSIC, COORDINATES, & DRILL CHARTS: These items may be printed by visiting https://www.rchsbands.net/show-music--drill1.html
• CONFLICTS: Do you have a conflict with a marching band event? Log into your rccu1.net account, and click HERE to fill out the form. Most common conflicts are vacations, drivers education, summer camps, athletics, and other clubs. After filling out the form, please message Mr. Jones to give him a heads up. Review the RCHS Bands Handbook to determine what is considered an excused absence.
• 2023 MARCHING TIGERS PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Clicking HERE for more information.
• PERSONAL HOURS EARNED: Click HERE for the spreadsheet on personal hours. Students that go into the negative for RCHS Bands personal hours will no longer be eligible to earn personal hours to use for a band class.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023..........ILMEA Audition Prep Day on the campus of Eastern IL Univ.

1 REHEARSALS REMAINING = SEPTEMBER 23, 2023..........Marching Maroons Band Festival in Robinson

6 REHEARSALS REMAINING = SEPTEMBER 29, 2023..........Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)

6 REHEARSALS REMAINING = SEPTEMBER 30, 2023..........Panther Marching Band Festival at EIU in Charleston

OCTOBER 4, 2023..........ILMEA Auditions (Required participation for Tri-M members)

11 REHEARSALS REMAINING= OCTOBER 6, 2023..........Homecoming & Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)

11 REHEARSALS REMAINING= OCTOBER 7, 2023..........Newton Marching Eagles Band Classic in Newton

15 REHEARSALS REMAINING = OCTOBER 17, 2023..........Final Performance at 7 PM (RCHS stadium)


SATURDAY'S SCHEDULE/OBJECTIVES:
MARCHING MAROONS BAND FESTIVAL ON 9/23: Click HERE for more information.

MONDAY'S SCHEDULE/OBJECTIVES:
7:00-7:14......Travel in parade block B to the practice field and stretch.

7:15-7:44......Review sets 18-27 (WITH INSTRUMENTS)

7:45-9:00......Learn sets 28-36a (NO INSTRUMENTS)


OBJECTIVES:
Review sets 18a-27
Learn sets 28-36a
Getting on-and-off the field at Eastern Illinois University


NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• UPDATE TO 10/7: The event coordinators for the Newton Marching Eagles Classic revised the performance schedules. We now perform at 2:45 p.m. Please see below for more details.
• HONORS WIND ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS: Auditions are open! Winds, log into your SmartMusic accounts. Your audition is over a portion of the Sr. ILMEA Scales. Percussion, your audition may be over one of two things: 1) ILMEA Scales like the winds; or 2) the 2023 ILMEA Band Auditions on snare drum and mallets
• OTA BAND PASSES: Once your OTA teacher reviews your grades, you've completed your IXL Math and ELA assignments, and you've finished your assignments, you may fill in a pass to go to the Music Department during OTA. To fill out the pass, click HERE. Students need to sign into their rccu1 account before clicking on the link.
• -OLD- BUS ASSIGNMENTS FOR 9/16, 9/23, AND 10/7: Click HERE to view.
• -NEW- SIGN UP FOR YOUR BUS/SEAT ASSIGNMENTS FOR 9/30 (EIU): Click HERE to add your name to the seating chart. The early bus and van returns at to RCHS at 6:30 pm. The late bus returns to RCHS at 9:30 pm. There is a late bus so that students may see the big bands (100+ marchers) perform.
• 2022-23 HONORS WIND CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: Last call! If you are interested in auditioning for the Honors Wind, please click HERE and fill out the following form. The Honor Wind is the premiere instrumental ensemble at RCHS. This advanced level class is by audition only, and is designed to challenge the most experienced and talented musicians with RCHS. The Honors Wind Ensemble is limited to only 15 musicians this year.
• AVAILABLE SEATS FOR PARENTS: Ladies and gents, for those that wish to attend the upcoming competitions, we have available seating in the passenger van! We can comfortably fit six additional passengers. We could possibly cram two or three more, if need be. Preference goes to the members of the Olney Music Boosters. You need not report until 10-15 minutes before departure. Email me at cjones@rccu1.net, or message me on the RCCU1 app, should you like a seat! Seats are first-come, first-serve for all not in the boosters.
• EIU PANTHER MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL ON 9/30: Click HERE for more information. -UPDATED 9/20 WITH REVISED WARM-UP AND PERFORMANCE TIMES AT EIU-
• MARCHING EAGLES BAND CLASSIC ON 10/7: This is our last competition of the season! It also is a short day for the band. Please click HERE for more information.
• LEADERSHIP COUNCIL: Our weekly leadership council lunch/book chat is tomorrow. The assigned readings are chapters 21-28.
• UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS: NALEIGHA HARRISON (9/22).
• HANDBOOK CONFORMATION FORMS: Missing forms from Emily Roth.

OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• OLNEY FALL FUN FESTIVAL: I regret to say that the RCHS Marching Tigers will not perform at the 2023 Olney Fall Fun Festival. Unfortunately, the band has been scheduled to perform at an earlier time at Eastern IL. University than we have in prior years. Due to this conflict, we are unable to perform at the Olney City Park event. The high school choir, however, will perform at 8:30 a.m., before we depart to Charleston. We simply could not fit a performance from the band and choir without the band being late to EIU.
• TEAMS/SHOPS: Thanks to those that stepped up to lead our RCHS Bands Teams. The new teams/shops are:
  • FACILITIES: Emma Wells, with help from Cory, Emma M., and Emily R.
  • SUPPLY: Aidan Gomez, with help from Ethan M. and Callista
  • UNIFORMS: Ethan Zuber, with help from Addison and Carly H.
  • MUSIC LIBRARY: Evey Mason, with help from Liam and James B.
  • BOOSTER HELPERS: Molly Fehrenbacher, with help from Carly Z., Alex, and Wyatt
• PERSONAL INSTRUMENT INFORMATION FORM: Please fill out the personal instrument information form so that we may best protect your personal property by clicking HERE. You need to be logged into your @rccu1.net account on your browser before opening.

• TUNERS, INSIDE THE CIRCLE, AND MUSIC: Winds and percussion need all of these items for every Tuesday and Thursday rehearsal - even when outside. Please keep your tuner on your instrument so it isn't lost. You do not need these items on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays unless Mr. Jones says otherwise.
• SHOW MUSIC, COORDINATES, & DRILL CHARTS: These items may be printed by visiting https://www.rchsbands.net/show-music--drill1.html
• CONFLICTS: Do you have a conflict with a marching band event? Log into your rccu1.net account, and click HERE to fill out the form. Most common conflicts are vacations, drivers education, summer camps, athletics, and other clubs. After filling out the form, please message Mr. Jones to give him a heads up. Review the RCHS Bands Handbook to determine what is considered an excused absence.
• 2023 MARCHING TIGERS PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Clicking HERE for more information.
• PERSONAL HOURS EARNED: Click HERE for the spreadsheet on personal hours. Students that go into the negative for RCHS Bands personal hours will no longer be eligible to earn personal hours to use for a band class.
  

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023..........ILMEA Audition Prep Day on the campus of Eastern IL Univ.

3 REHEARSALS REMAINING = SEPTEMBER 23, 2023..........Marching Maroons Band Festival in Robinson

8 REHEARSALS REMAINING = SEPTEMBER 29, 2023..........Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)

8 REHEARSALS REMAINING = SEPTEMBER 30, 2023..........Panther Marching Band Festival at EIU in Charleston

OCTOBER 4, 2023..........ILMEA Auditions (Required participation for Tri-M members)

13 REHEARSALS REMAINING= OCTOBER 6, 2023..........Homecoming & Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)

14 REHEARSALS REMAINING= OCTOBER 7, 2023..........Newton Marching Eagles Band Classic in Newton

17 REHEARSALS REMAINING = OCTOBER 17, 2023..........Final Performance at 7 PM (RCHS stadium)

THURSDAYS'S SCHEDULE/OBJECTIVES:
7:00-7:59......INDOOR REHEARSAL (flip folders, pencils, and tuners needed):

• Warm-up on Long Tones and Scale/Flexibility #1.
• Refine intonation tendencies over concert E-flat, F (1st and 4th movements), and A-flat (3rd movement) major scales, as well as g harmonic minor (3rd movement).
• Rehearse Good Night, Sleep Tight, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Dream On, and I Dreamed A Dream

8:00-9:00......Run sets 1-20a. Quickly review sets 13-26a. Learn sets 26a-31


OBJECTIVES:
Rehearse show music (primary focus)
Improve intonation (primary focus)
Clean sets 1-26a
Learn sets 26a-31 (primary focus)


NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• HONORS WIND ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS: Auditions are open! Winds, log into your SmartMusic accounts. Your audition is over a portion of the Sr. ILMEA Scales. Percussion, your audition may be over one of two things: 1) ILMEA Scales like the winds; or 2) the 2023 ILMEA Band Auditions on snare drum and mallets
  
• MUSIC DEPARTMENT DOORS: The doors lock at 11:30 a.m. sharp this morning! Immediately after the 11:20 a.m. bell, please go straight to the music commons to collect your instrument and music, so that you may practice tonight. Nine RCHS Bands students and I depart for Charleston, IL today at 11:30 a.m., which is why the doors lock at that time.
  
• LOOKING FORWARD: Friday's and Saturday's rehearsals, we shall focus on marching, and playing, the first three movements (I Dreamed a Dream, Dream On, and The Nightmare Before Christmas). We will discuss how to get on and off the field at Robinson. So that we may be as successful as possible, please look at the next bullet point. Everyone needs to be on the field Friday, including the front ensemble, starting at 7 a.m. Saturday, we are focusing solely on the drill, which means no instruments. Let's go into the end of the week strong, Marching Tigers!
• WEDNESDAY NIGHT HOMEWORK: Please review your show music. You need to have I Dreamed a Dream, Dream On, and The Nightmare Before Christmas completely memorized. You should be close to memorizing all of Good Night, Sleep Tight!, if it isn't already memorized. On your own, go through (with a tuner) the following scales at home: E-flat, F (1st and 4th movements), and A-flat (3rd movement) major scales, as well as g harmonic minor (3rd movement)
• TRUCK NEEDED: Would anyone be able and willing to bring a truck to Saturday morning's rehearsal? I would like to remove the limbs we cut down behind the tower, and take them to the burn brush. The burn brush opens at 10 a.m. If a parent is willing to help, even better!
• 2023 SAGE CITY JUDGES COMMENTS: The judges comments and the Effingham Red Regiment, Newton Marching Eagles, and our very own Richland County Marching Tigers may be found under Schoology.
• OTA BAND PASSES: Once your OTA teacher reviews your grades, you've completed your IXL Math and ELA assignments, and you've finished your assignments, you may fill in a pass to go to the Music Department during OTA. To fill out the pass, click HERE. Students need to sign into their rccu1 account before clicking on the link.
• -OLD- BUS ASSIGNMENTS FOR 9/16, 9/23, AND 10/7: Click HERE to view.
• -NEW- SIGN UP FOR YOUR BUS/SEAT ASSIGNMENTS FOR 9/30 (EIU): Click HERE to add your name to the seating chart. The early bus and van returns at to RCHS at 6:30 pm. The late bus returns to RCHS at 9:30 pm. There is a late bus so that students may see the big bands (100+ marchers) perform.
• OLNEY FALL FUN FESTIVAL: I regret to say that the RCHS Marching Tigers will not perform at the 2023 Olney Fall Fun Festival. Unfortunately, the band has been scheduled to perform at an earlier time at Eastern IL. University than we have in prior years. Due to this conflict, we are unable to perform at the Olney City Park event. The high school choir, however, will perform at 8:30 a.m., before we depart to Charleston. We simply could not fit a performance from the band and choir without the band being late to EIU.
• 2022-23 HONORS WIND CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: Last call! If you are interested in auditioning for the Honors Wind, please click HERE and fill out the following form. The Honor Wind is the premiere instrumental ensemble at RCHS. This advanced level class is by audition only, and is designed to challenge the most experienced and talented musicians with RCHS. The Honors Wind Ensemble is limited to only 15 musicians this year.
• AVAILABLE SEATS FOR PARENTS: Ladies and gents, for those that wish to attend the upcoming competitions, we have available seating in the passenger van! We can comfortably fit six additional passengers. We could possibly cram two or three more, if need be. Preference goes to the members of the Olney Music Boosters. You need not report until 10-15 minutes before departure. Email me at cjones@rccu1.net, or message me on the RCCU1 app, should you like a seat! Seats are first-come, first-serve for all not in the boosters.
• ILMEA AUDITION PREP DAY AT EIU: The clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. We will depart RCHS at around 11:15 a.m. to allow time for lunch and the drive to Charleston, IL. We will return at 5:00 p.m. Seven people are attending the trip to EIU. Those people are Jereme Higginbotham, Emma Wells, Evey Mason, Ethan Zuber, Aidan Gomez, Conner Akers, Ethan Mehl, Callista Ridgely, and Addison Ridgely. If you are auditioning for band or orchestra, you my print the music by clicking HERE. See the bottom of this message for more details. Click HERE for details that were emailed to all students participating in this event.
• MARCHING MAROONS BAND FESTIVAL ON 9/23: Click HERE for more information.
• EIU PANTHER MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL ON 9/30: Click HERE for more information. -UPDATED 9/20 WITH REVISED WARM-UP AND PERFORMANCE TIMES AT EIU-
• MARCHING EAGLES BAND CLASSIC ON 10/7: This is our last competition of the season! It also is a short day for the band. Please click HERE for more information.
• LEADERSHIP COUNCIL: Our weekly leadership council lunch/book chat is tomorrow. The assigned readings are chapters 21-28.
• UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS: NALEIGHA HARRISON (9/22).
• HANDBOOK CONFORMATION FORMS: Missing forms from Emily Roth.

OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• INTONATION ON SCALES: Refine intonation tendencies over concert E-flat, F (1st and 4th movements), and A-flat (3rd movement) major scales, as well as g harmonic minor (3rd movement). It would benefit the band greatly if all winds would practice the scales with a tuner at home before rehearsals. The more in-tune we are, the better we will blend, and the louder we will sound.
• TEAMS/SHOPS: Thanks to those that stepped up to lead our RCHS Bands Teams. The new teams/shops are:
  • FACILITIES: Emma Wells, with help from Cory, Emma M., and Emily R.
  • SUPPLY: Aidan Gomez, with help from Ethan M. and Callista
  • UNIFORMS: Ethan Zuber, with help from Addison and Carly H.
  • MUSIC LIBRARY: Evey Mason, with help from Liam and James B.
  • BOOSTER HELPERS: Molly Fehrenbacher, with help from Carly Z., Alex, and Wyatt
• PERSONAL INSTRUMENT INFORMATION FORM: Please fill out the personal instrument information form so that we may best protect your personal property by clicking HERE. You need to be logged into your @rccu1.net account on your browser before opening.

• TUNERS, INSIDE THE CIRCLE, AND MUSIC: Winds and percussion need all of these items for every Tuesday and Thursday rehearsal - even when outside. Please keep your tuner on your instrument so it isn't lost. You do not need these items on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays unless Mr. Jones says otherwise.
• SHOW MUSIC, COORDINATES, & DRILL CHARTS: These items may be printed by visiting https://www.rchsbands.net/show-music--drill1.html
• CONFLICTS: Do you have a conflict with a marching band event? Log into your rccu1.net account, and click HERE to fill out the form. Most common conflicts are vacations, drivers education, summer camps, athletics, and other clubs. After filling out the form, please message Mr. Jones to give him a heads up. Review the RCHS Bands Handbook to determine what is considered an excused absence.
• 2023 MARCHING TIGERS PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Clicking HERE for more information.
• PERSONAL HOURS EARNED: Click HERE for the spreadsheet on personal hours. Students that go into the negative for RCHS Bands personal hours will no longer be eligible to earn personal hours to use for a band class.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:
1 REHEARSALS: SEPTEMBER 16, 2023..........Sage City Invitational in Monticello

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023..........ILMEA Audition Prep Day on the campus of Eastern IL Univ.

6 REHEARSALS: SEPTEMBER 23, 2023..........Marching Maroons Band Festival in Robinson

MONDAY'S SCHEDULE/OBJECTIVES:
NOTE: Front ensemble stays inside from 7-9:15 a.m.

7:00-7:44......Listen to judges' comments in the band room (no instruments, but with coordinates and drill charts)

7:45-7:59......Travel in parade block A to the practice field and stretch (no instruments)

8:00-9:00......Clean sets 21a-30, no instruments. We will park-and-bark the third movement at Saturday's competition.

OBJECTIVES:
Clean sets 1-21a for Saturday's performance
Review sets 21a-28


NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• OTA BAND PASSES: Once your OTA teacher reviews your grades, you've completed your IXL Math and ELA assignments, and you've finished your assignments, you may fill in a pass to go to the Music Department during OTA. To fill out the pass, click HERE. Students need to sign into their rccu1 account before clicking on the link.
  
• -OLD- BUS ASSIGNMENTS FOR 9/16, 9/23, AND 10/7: Click HERE to view.
• -NEW- SIGN UP FOR YOUR BUS/SEAT ASSIGNMENTS FOR 9/30 (EIU): Click HERE to add your name to the seating chart. The early bus and van returns at to RCHS at 6:30 pm. The late bus returns to RCHS at 9:30 pm. There is a late bus so that students may see the big bands (100+ marchers) perform.
• 2023 MARCHING BAND COMPETITIONS: All performance schedules are in! See below for more details.
• TOWER & FIELD: As everyone knows, tomorrow is a home varsity football game, which means we have to move the tower. I would also like to take the opportunity to paint the field. We are flipping the field so that the home sideline faces towards the retirement home. The plan is to move the tower and paint the field over OTE. Jazz Band will not rehearse tomorrow.
• OLNEY FALL FUN FESTIVAL: I regret to say that the RCHS Marching Tigers will not perform at the 2023 Olney Fall Fun Festival. Unfortunately, the band has been scheduled to perform at an earlier time at Eastern IL. University than we have in prior years. Due to this conflict, we are unable to perform at the Olney City Park event. The high school choir, however, will perform at 8:30 a.m., before we depart to Charleston. We simply could not fit a performance from the band and choir without the band being late to EIU.
• 2022-23 HONORS WIND CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: Last call! If you are interested in auditioning for the Honors Wind, please click HERE and fill out the following form. The Honor Wind is the premiere instrumental ensemble at RCHS. This advanced level class is by audition only, and is designed to challenge the most experienced and talented musicians with RCHS. The Honors Wind Ensemble is limited to only 15 musicians this year.
• OVERDUE PLAYING TESTS: Should you have any outstanding playing tests, those tests need to be completed during OTA Friday.
• AVAILABLE SEATS FOR PARENTS: Ladies and gents, for those that wish to attend the upcoming competitions, we have available seating in the passenger van! We can comfortably fit six additional passengers. We could possibly cram two or three more, if need be. Preference goes to the members of the Olney Music Boosters. You need not report until 10-15 minutes before departure. Email me at cjones@rccu1.net, or message me on the RCCU1 app, should you like a seat! Seats are first-come, first-serve for all not in the boosters.
• 9/15 HOME FOOTBALL GAME: Click HERE for details pertaining to the September 15th Home Football Game.
• SAGE CITY INVITATIONAL ON 9/16: This is our first marching band competition! The date of this competition in Monticello, IL is September 16th. Click HERE for more information.
• ILMEA AUDITION PREP DAY AT EIU: The clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. We will depart RCHS at around 11:15 a.m. to allow time for lunch and the drive to Charleston, IL. We will return at 5:00 p.m. Seven people are attending the trip to EIU. Those people are Jereme Higginbotham, Emma Wells, Evey Mason, Ethan Zuber, Aidan Gomez, Callista Ridgely, and Addison Ridgely. If you are auditioning for band or orchestra, you my print the music by clicking HERE
• MARCHING MAROONS BAND FESTIVAL ON 9/23: Click HERE for more information.
• EIU PANTHER MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL ON 9/30: Click HERE for more information.
• MARCHING EAGLES BAND CLASSIC ON 10/7: This is our last competition of the season! It also is a short day for the band. Please click HERE for more information.
• LEADERSHIP COUNCIL: Our weekly leadership council lunch/book chat is tomorrow. The assigned readings are chapters 14-21.
• BUS SEATING: Click HERE to view the seating for away trips. There are open seats for parents. The van is first-come-first-serve for parents wishing to attend.
• UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS: NALEIGHA HARRISON (9/22).
• HANDBOOK CONFORMATION FORMS: Missing forms from Emily Roth.

OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• INTONATION ON SCALES: Refine intonation tendencies over concert E-flat, F (1st and 4th movements), and A-flat (3rd movement) major scales, as well as g harmonic minor (3rd movement). It would benefit the band greatly if all winds would practice the scales with a tuner at home before rehearsals. The more in-tune we are, the better we will blend, and the louder we will sound.
• TEAMS/SHOPS: Thanks to those that stepped up to lead our RCHS Bands Teams. The new teams/shops are:
  • FACILITIES: Emma Wells, with help from Cory, Emma M., and Emily R.
  • SUPPLY: Aidan Gomez, with help from Ethan M. and Callista
  • UNIFORMS: Ethan Zuber, with help from Addison and Carly H.
  • MUSIC LIBRARY: Evey Mason, with help from Liam and James B.
  • BOOSTER HELPERS: Molly Fehrenbacher, with help from Carly Z., Alex, and Wyatt
• DEPARTMENT HOODIE: Mrs. Deimel has an extra-large department hoodie available for $30. First come, first serve! Talk to Mrs. Deimel if you are interested.
• PERSONAL INSTRUMENT INFORMATION FORM: Please fill out the personal instrument information form so that we may best protect your personal property by clicking HERE. You need to be logged into your @rccu1.net account on your browser before opening.

• TUNERS, INSIDE THE CIRCLE, AND MUSIC: Winds and percussion need all of these items for every Tuesday and Thursday rehearsal - even when outside. Please keep your tuner on your instrument so it isn't lost. You do not need these items on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays unless Mr. Jones says otherwise.
• SHOW MUSIC, COORDINATES, & DRILL CHARTS: These items may be printed by visiting https://www.rchsbands.net/show-music--drill1.html
• CONFLICTS: Do you have a conflict with a marching band event? Log into your rccu1.net account, and click HERE to fill out the form. Most common conflicts are vacations, drivers education, summer camps, athletics, and other clubs. After filling out the form, please message Mr. Jones to give him a heads up. Review the RCHS Bands Handbook to determine what is considered an excused absence.
• ILMEA AUDITION RESULTS: Interested in auditioning for ILMEA in October? Fill out the interest form by clicking HERE for more information. You will need to sign into your rccu1.net account to access this form. 
• 2023 MARCHING TIGERS PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Clicking HERE for more information.
• PERSONAL HOURS EARNED: Click HERE for the spreadsheet on personal hours. Students that go into the negative for RCHS Bands personal hours will no longer be eligible to earn personal hours to use for a band class.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:
1 REHEARSALS: SEPTEMBER 15, 2023..........Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)

2 REHEARSALS: SEPTEMBER 16, 2023..........Sage City Invitational in Monticello

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023..........ILMEA Audition Prep Day on the campus of Eastern IL Univ.

7 REHEARSALS: SEPTEMBER 23, 2023..........Marching Maroons Band Festival in Robinson

FRIDAY'S SCHEDULE/OBJECTIVES:
7:00-7:14......Travel in parade block B to the practice field and stretch.

7:15-7:44......Learn sets 21a-28, no instruments.

7:45-9:00......Clean sets 1-21a, with instruments. We will park-and-bark the third movement at Saturday's competition.

OBJECTIVES:
Clean sets 1-21a for Saturday's performance
Review sets 21a-28


NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• 2023 MARCHING BAND COMPETITIONS: All performance schedules are in! See below for more details.
• TOWER & FIELD: As everyone knows, tomorrow is a home varsity football game, which means we have to move the tower. I would also like to take the opportunity to paint the field. We are flipping the field so that the home sideline faces towards the retirement home. The plan is to move the tower and paint the field over OTE. Jazz Band will not rehearse tomorrow.
• OLNEY FALL FUN FESTIVAL: I regret to say that the RCHS Marching Tigers will not perform at the 2023 Olney Fall Fun Festival. Unfortunately, the band has been scheduled to perform at an earlier time at Eastern IL. University than we have in prior years. Due to this conflict, we are unable to perform at the Olney City Park event. The high school choir, however, will perform at 8:30 a.m., before we depart to Charleston. We simply could not fit a performance from the band and choir without the band being late to EIU.
  
• 2022-23 HONORS WIND CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: Last call! If you are interested in auditioning for the Honors Wind, please click HERE and fill out the following form. The Honor Wind is the premiere instrumental ensemble at RCHS. This advanced level class is by audition only, and is designed to challenge the most experienced and talented musicians with RCHS. The Honors Wind Ensemble is limited to only 15 musicians this year.
• OVERDUE PLAYING TESTS: Should you have any outstanding playing tests, those tests need to be completed during OTA Friday.
• AVAILABLE SEATS FOR PARENTS: Ladies and gents, for those that wish to attend the upcoming competitions, we have available seating in the passenger van! We can comfortably fit six additional passengers. We could possibly cram two or three more, if need be. Preference goes to the members of the Olney Music Boosters. You need not report until 10-15 minutes before departure. Email me at cjones@rccu1.net, or message me on the RCCU1 app, should you like a seat! Seats are first-come, first-serve for all not in the boosters.
• 9/15 HOME FOOTBALL GAME: Click HERE for details pertaining to the September 15th Home Football Game.
• SAGE CITY INVITATIONAL ON 9/16: This is our first marching band competition! The date of this competition in Monticello, IL is September 16th. Click HERE for more information.
• ILMEA AUDITION PREP DAY AT EIU: The clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. We will depart RCHS at around 11:15 a.m. to allow time for lunch and the drive to Charleston, IL. We will return at 5:00 p.m. Seven people are attending the trip to EIU. Those people are Jereme Higginbotham, Emma Wells, Evey Mason, Ethan Zuber, Aidan Gomez, Callista Ridgely, and Addison Ridgely. If you are auditioning for band or orchestra, you my print the music by clicking HERE
• MARCHING MAROONS BAND FESTIVAL ON 9/23: Click HERE for more information.
• OLNEY ARTS FESTIVAL ON 9/30: Click HERE for more information.
• MARCHING EAGLES BAND CLASSIC ON 10/7: This is our last competition of the season! It also is a short day for the band. Please click HERE for more information.
• LEADERSHIP COUNCIL: Our weekly leadership council lunch/book chat is tomorrow. The assigned readings are chapters 14-21.
• BUS SEATING: Click HERE to view the seating for away trips. There are open seats for parents. The van is first-come-first-serve for parents wishing to attend.
• UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS: NALEIGHA HARRISON (9/22).
• HANDBOOK CONFORMATION FORMS: Missing forms from Emily Roth.

OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• INTONATION ON SCALES: Refine intonation tendencies over concert E-flat, F (1st and 4th movements), and A-flat (3rd movement) major scales, as well as g harmonic minor (3rd movement). It would benefit the band greatly if all winds would practice the scales with a tuner at home before rehearsals. The more in-tune we are, the better we will blend, and the louder we will sound.
• TEAMS/SHOPS: Thanks to those that stepped up to lead our RCHS Bands Teams. The new teams/shops are:
  • FACILITIES: Emma Wells, with help from Cory, Emma M., and Emily R.
  • SUPPLY: Aidan Gomez, with help from Ethan M. and Callista
  • UNIFORMS: Ethan Zuber, with help from Addison and Carly H.
  • MUSIC LIBRARY: Evey Mason, with help from Liam and James B.
  • BOOSTER HELPERS: Molly Fehrenbacher, with help from Carly Z., Alex, and Wyatt
• DEPARTMENT HOODIE: Mrs. Deimel has an extra-large department hoodie available for $30. First come, first serve! Talk to Mrs. Deimel if you are interested.
• PERSONAL INSTRUMENT INFORMATION FORM: Please fill out the personal instrument information form so that we may best protect your personal property by clicking HERE. You need to be logged into your @rccu1.net account on your browser before opening.

• TUNERS, INSIDE THE CIRCLE, AND MUSIC: Winds and percussion need all of these items for every Tuesday and Thursday rehearsal - even when outside. Please keep your tuner on your instrument so it isn't lost. You do not need these items on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays unless Mr. Jones says otherwise.
• SHOW MUSIC, COORDINATES, & DRILL CHARTS: These items may be printed by visiting https://www.rchsbands.net/show-music--drill1.html
• CONFLICTS: Do you have a conflict with a marching band event? Log into your rccu1.net account, and click HERE to fill out the form. Most common conflicts are vacations, drivers education, summer camps, athletics, and other clubs. After filling out the form, please message Mr. Jones to give him a heads up. Review the RCHS Bands Handbook to determine what is considered an excused absence.
• ILMEA AUDITION RESULTS: Interested in auditioning for ILMEA in October? Fill out the interest form by clicking HERE for more information. You will need to sign into your rccu1.net account to access this form. 
• 2023 MARCHING TIGERS PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Clicking HERE for more information.
• PERSONAL HOURS EARNED: Click HERE for the spreadsheet on personal hours. Students that go into the negative for RCHS Bands personal hours will no longer be eligible to earn personal hours to use for a band class.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:
2 REHEARSALS: SEPTEMBER 15, 2023..........Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)

3 REHEARSALS: SEPTEMBER 16, 2023..........Sage City Invitational in Monticello

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023..........ILMEA Audition Prep Day on the campus of Eastern IL Univ.

8 REHEARSALS: SEPTEMBER 23, 2023..........Marching Maroons Band Festival in Robinson

THURSDAY'S SCHEDULE/OBJECTIVES:
7:00-7:59......WINDS AND DRUMLINE ON THE PRACTICE FIELD

• WINDS = Long Tones, Flexibility/Scales #1, Concentration on E-flat major, Be Thou My Vision, and Full Volume. Rehearse I Dreamed A Dream, Dream On, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Good Night, Sleep Tight.
  
• DRUMLINE & FRONT ENSEMBLE = Warm-up with Mr. Vaal and Mr. Weitkamp
  

8:00-8:44……FULL ENSEMBLE ON THE PRACTICE FIELD

• WITH INSTRUMENTS, clean sets 1-21a

8:45-9:00……FULL ENSEMBLE ON THE PRACTICE FIELD

• NO INSTRUMENTS, review sets 21a-25

OBJECTIVES:
Clean sets 1-21a for Saturday's performance
Review sets 21a-25
Rehearse all four movements of the show


NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• OVERDUE PLAYING TESTS: Should you have any outstanding playing tests, those tests need to be completed during OTA Thursday.
• AVAILABLE SEATS FOR PARENTS: Ladies and gents, for those that wish to attend the upcoming competitions, we have available seating in the passenger van! We can comfortably fit six additional passengers. We could possibly cram two or three more, if need be. Preference goes to the members of the Olney Music Boosters. You need not report until 10-15 minutes before departure. Email me at cjones@rccu1.net, or message me on the RCCU1 app, should you like a seat! Seats are first-come, first-serve for all not in the boosters.
• DEPARTMENT HOODIE: Mrs. Deimel has an extra-large department hoodie available for $30. First come, first serve! Talk to Mrs. Deimel if you are interested.
• ILMEA AUDITION PREP DAY AT EIU: The clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. We will depart RCHS at around 11:15 a.m. to allow time for lunch and the drive to Charleston, IL. We will return at 5:00 p.m. Seven people are attending the trip to EIU. Those people are Jereme Higginbotham, Emma Wells, Evey Mason, Ethan Zuber, Aidan Gomez, Callista Ridgely, and Addison Ridgely. If you are auditioning for band or orchestra, you my print the music by clicking HERE
• INTONATION ON SCALES: Refine intonation tendencies over concert E-flat, F (1st and 4th movements), and A-flat (3rd movement) major scales, as well as g harmonic minor (3rd movement). It would benefit the band greatly if all winds would practice the scales with a tuner at home before rehearsals. The more in-tune we are, the better we will blend, and the louder we will sound.
• PLAYING TEST (DUE NOW): Submit a video (with eyes closed) to rccu1.schoology.com under Marching Band. If you are unsure how to do this, please reach out to your mentor. You are welcome to record yourself using an iPad Pro over lunch, or after school until 4:30 PM.
  • The Nightmare Before Christmas (Allegro to the end) by Wednesday, September 7th before 11:59 pm. If you plan on taking the test at school, please bring your Chromebook to rehearsal on Thursday, September 8th.
• 9/15 HOME FOOTBALL GAME: Click HERE for details pertaining to the September 15th Home Football Game.
• SAGE CITY INVITATIONAL: This is our first marching band competition! The date of this competition in Monticello, IL is September 16th. Click HERE for more information.
• LEADERSHIP COUNCIL: Only those within the Marching Tigers leadership are permitted to attend the leadership council. If your name is not on the list, please do not report to the music department during our meeting. We meet on Fridays from 12:35-1:00. The assigned readings are chapters 14-21.
• BUS SEATING: Click HERE to view the seating for away trips. There are open seats for parents. The van is first-come-first-serve for parents wishing to attend.
• UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS: NALEIGHA HARRISON (9/22).
• HANDBOOK CONFORMATION FORMS: Missing forms from Emily Roth.
• 2022-23 HONORS WIND CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: It's almost time! If you are interested in auditioning for the Honors Wind, please click HERE and fill out the following form. The Honor Wind is the premiere instrumental ensemble at RCHS. This advanced level class is by audition only, and is designed to challenge the most experienced and talented musicians with RCHS. The Honors Wind Ensemble is limited to only 15 musicians this year.

OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• TEAMS/SHOPS: Thanks to those that stepped up to lead our RCHS Bands Teams. The new teams/shops are:
  • FACILITIES: Emma Wells, with help from Cory, Emma M., and Emily R.
  • SUPPLY: Aidan Gomez, with help from Ethan M. and Callista
  • UNIFORMS: Ethan Zuber, with help from Addison and Carly H.
  • MUSIC LIBRARY: Evey Mason, with help from Liam and James B.
  • BOOSTER HELPERS: Molly Fehrenbacher, with help from Carly Z., Alex, and Wyatt
• PERSONAL INSTRUMENT INFORMATION FORM: Please fill out the personal instrument information form so that we may best protect your personal property by clicking HERE. You need to be logged into your @rccu1.net account on your browser before opening.

• TUNERS, INSIDE THE CIRCLE, AND MUSIC: Winds and percussion need all of these items for every Tuesday and Thursday rehearsal - even when outside. Please keep your tuner on your instrument so it isn't lost. You do not need these items on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays unless Mr. Jones says otherwise.
• SHOW MUSIC, COORDINATES, & DRILL CHARTS: These items may be printed by visiting https://www.rchsbands.net/show-music--drill1.html
• CONFLICTS: Do you have a conflict with a marching band event? Log into your rccu1.net account, and click HERE to fill out the form. Most common conflicts are vacations, drivers education, summer camps, athletics, and other clubs. After filling out the form, please message Mr. Jones to give him a heads up. Review the RCHS Bands Handbook to determine what is considered an excused absence.
• ILMEA AUDITION RESULTS: Interested in auditioning for ILMEA in October? Fill out the interest form by clicking HERE for more information. You will need to sign into your rccu1.net account to access this form. 
• 2023 MARCHING TIGERS PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Clicking HERE for more information.
• PERSONAL HOURS EARNED: Click HERE for the spreadsheet on personal hours. Students that go into the negative for RCHS Bands personal hours will no longer be eligible to earn personal hours to use for a band class.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:
3 REHEARSALS: SEPTEMBER 15, 2023..........Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)

4 REHEARSALS: SEPTEMBER 16, 2023..........Sage City Invitational in Monticello (no schedule from the event coordinator as of yet)

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023..........ILMEA Audition Prep Day on the campus of Eastern IL Univ.

9 REHEARSALS: SEPTEMBER 23, 2023..........Marching Maroons Band Festival in Robinson

WEDNESDAY'S SCHEDULE/OBJECTIVES:
7:00-7:14......Travel in parade block B to the practice field and stretch.

7:15-7:59......Learn sets 21a-32, no instruments.

8:30-9:00......With instruments, clean sets 1-21a

8:50-9:10......Facilities team, please put away chairs and music stands in the band room.

OBJECTIVES:
Maintain sets 1-21a (with instruments)
Review sets 21a-25 (no instruments)
Learn sets 25-32 (no instruments)


NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• AVAILABLE SEATS FOR PARENTS: Ladies and gents, for those that wish to attend the upcoming competitions, we have available seating in the passenger van! We can comfortably fit six additional passengers. We could possibly cram two or three more, if need be. Preference goes to the members of the Olney Music Boosters. You need not report until 10-15 minutes before departure. Email me at cjones@rccu1.net, or message me on the RCCU1 app, should you like a seat! Seats are first-come, first-serve for all not in the boosters.
• DEPARTMENT HOODIE: Mrs. Deimel has an extra-large department hoodie available for $30. First come, first serve! Talk to Mrs. Deimel if you are interested.
• GREEN ROOM: Please keep in mind that the green room is a shared space between the music department and the drama department. We need to keep that space clean. Color guard, please remove all of your items from that room, including trash. Thank you!
  
• ILMEA AUDITION PREP DAY AT EIU: The clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. We will depart RCHS at around 11:15 a.m. to allow time for lunch and the drive to Charleston, IL. We will return at 5:00 p.m. Seven people are attending the trip to EIU. Those people are Jereme Higginbotham, Emma Wells, Evey Mason, Ethan Zuber, Aidan Gomez, Callista Ridgely, and Addison Ridgely. If you are auditioning for band or orchestra, you my print the music by clicking HERE
• INTONATION ON SCALES: Refine intonation tendencies over concert E-flat, F (1st and 4th movements), and A-flat (3rd movement) major scales, as well as g harmonic minor (3rd movement). It would benefit the band greatly if all winds would practice the scales with a tuner at home before rehearsals. The more in-tune we are, the better we will blend, and the louder we will sound.
• PLAYING TEST (DUE NOW): Submit a video (with eyes closed) to rccu1.schoology.com under Marching Band. If you are unsure how to do this, please reach out to your mentor. You are welcome to record yourself using an iPad Pro over lunch, or after school until 4:30 PM.
  • The Nightmare Before Christmas (Allegro to the end) by Wednesday, September 7th before 11:59 pm. If you plan on taking the test at school, please bring your Chromebook to rehearsal on Thursday, September 8th.
• 9/15 HOME FOOTBALL GAME: Click HERE for details pertaining to the September 15th Home Football Game.
• SAGE CITY INVITATIONAL: This is our first marching band competition! The date of this competition in Monticello, IL is September 16th. Click HERE for more information.
• LEADERSHIP COUNCIL: Only those within the Marching Tigers leadership are permitted to attend the leadership council. If your name is not on the list, please do not report to the music department during our meeting. We meet on Fridays from 12:35-1:00. The assigned readings are chapters 14-21.
• BUS SEATING: Click HERE to view the seating for away trips. There are open seats for parents. The van is first-come-first-serve for parents wishing to attend.
• UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS: NALEIGHA HARRISON (9/22).
• HANDBOOK CONFORMATION FORMS: Missing forms from Emily Roth.
• 2022-23 HONORS WIND CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: It's almost time! If you are interested in auditioning for the Honors Wind, please click HERE and fill out the following form. The Honor Wind is the premiere instrumental ensemble at RCHS. This advanced level class is by audition only, and is designed to challenge the most experienced and talented musicians with RCHS. The Honors Wind Ensemble is limited to only 15 musicians this year.

OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• TEAMS/SHOPS: Thanks to those that stepped up to lead our RCHS Bands Teams. The new teams/shops are:
  • FACILITIES: Emma Wells, with help from Cory, Emma M., and Emily R.
  • SUPPLY: Aidan Gomez, with help from Ethan M. and Callista
  • UNIFORMS: Ethan Zuber, with help from Addison and Carly H.
  • MUSIC LIBRARY: Evey Mason, with help from Liam and James B.
  • BOOSTER HELPERS: Molly Fehrenbacher, with help from Carly Z., Alex, and Wyatt
• PERSONAL INSTRUMENT INFORMATION FORM: Please fill out the personal instrument information form so that we may best protect your personal property by clicking HERE. You need to be logged into your @rccu1.net account on your browser before opening.

• TUNERS, INSIDE THE CIRCLE, AND MUSIC: Winds and percussion need all of these items for every Tuesday and Thursday rehearsal - even when outside. Please keep your tuner on your instrument so it isn't lost. You do not need these items on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays unless Mr. Jones says otherwise.
• SHOW MUSIC, COORDINATES, & DRILL CHARTS: These items may be printed by visiting https://www.rchsbands.net/show-music--drill1.html
• CONFLICTS: Do you have a conflict with a marching band event? Log into your rccu1.net account, and click HERE to fill out the form. Most common conflicts are vacations, drivers education, summer camps, athletics, and other clubs. After filling out the form, please message Mr. Jones to give him a heads up. Review the RCHS Bands Handbook to determine what is considered an excused absence.
• ILMEA AUDITION RESULTS: Interested in auditioning for ILMEA in October? Fill out the interest form by clicking HERE for more information. You will need to sign into your rccu1.net account to access this form. 
• 2023 MARCHING TIGERS PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Clicking HERE for more information.
• PERSONAL HOURS EARNED: Click HERE for the spreadsheet on personal hours. Students that go into the negative for RCHS Bands personal hours will no longer be eligible to earn personal hours to use for a band class.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:
4 REHEARSALS: SEPTEMBER 15, 2023..........Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)

5 REHEARSALS: SEPTEMBER 16, 2023..........Sage City Invitational in Monticello (no schedule from the event coordinator as of yet)

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023..........ILMEA Audition Prep Day on the campus of Eastern IL Univ.

10 REHEARSALS: SEPTEMBER 23, 2023..........Marching Maroons Band Festival in Robinson

TUESDAY'S SCHEDULE/OBJECTIVES:
7:00-7:59......WINDS AND DRUMLINE IN THE STADIUM

• WINDS IN GROUPS (BRASS AND WOODWINDS) = Long Tones, Flexibility/Scales #1, Concentration on B-flat, Be Thou My Vision and Full Volume. Good Night, Sleep Tight is the primary focus.
• DRUMLINE & FRONT ENSEMBLE = Warm-up with Mr. Vaal and Mr. Weitkamp before moving on to The Nightmare Before Christmas and Good Night, Sleep Tight.
• CAPTAINS, FIELD CONDUCTOR, & DRUM MAJOR =  Return the tower to the practice field and paint the front ticks, zero points, and the top-and-bottom of the 50, 40s, and 30s yard-line numbers (blue paint). Let the blue paint on the 25s, 35s, and 45s fade.

7:50-8:44……FULL ENSEMBLE ON THE PRACTICE FIELD

• Clean sets 1-21a (with instruments)

8:45-9:00……FULL ENSEMBLE ON THE PRACTICE FIELD

• Review sets 21a-28 (no instruments; with recording)
• Front ensemble heads inside

OBJECTIVES:
Good Night, Sleep Tight (In The Hall of the Mountain King & I Dreamed A Dream)
Clean sets 1-21a
Briefly review sets 21a-28


NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• AVAILABLE SEATS FOR PARENTS: Ladies and gents, for those that wish to attend the upcoming competitions, we have available seating in the passenger van! We can comfortably fit six additional passengers. We could possibly cram two or three more, if need be. Preference goes to the members of the Olney Music Boosters. You need not report until 10-15 minutes before departure. Email me at cjones@rccu1.net, or message me on the RCCU1 app, should you like a seat! Seats are first-come, first-serve for all not in the boosters.
• GREEN ROOM: Please keep in mind that the green room is a shared space between the music department and the drama department. We need to keep that space clean. Color guard, please remove all of your items from that room, including trash. Thank you!
• ILMEA AUDITION PREP DAY AT EIU: The clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. We will depart RCHS at around 11:15 a.m. to allow time for lunch and the drive to Charleston, IL. We will return at 5:00 p.m. Seven people are attending the trip to EIU. Those people are Jereme Higginbotham, Emma Wells, Evey Mason, Ethan Zuber, Aidan Gomez, Callista Ridgely, and Addison Ridgely. If you are auditioning for band or orchestra, you my print the music by clicking HERE
• FACILITIES: Facilities Team, please break down the band room after Wednesday's rehearsal. You may leave at 8:50 am Wednesday to complete the task. We need all chairs and music stands put away, so that the custodians may sweep and mop.
• RCHS BANDS ATTIRE/BAGS: Humans, submit your clothing orders now! RCHS Bands has fleece-jackets and gym bags with the Marching Tigers logo available for purchase.
• INTONATION ON SCALES: Refine intonation tendencies over concert E-flat, F (1st and 4th movements), and A-flat (3rd movement) major scales, as well as g harmonic minor (3rd movement). It would benefit the band greatly if all winds would practice the scales with a tuner at home before rehearsals. The more in-tune we are, the better we will blend, and the louder we will sound.
• PLAYING TEST (POSTPONED UNTIL 9/11 AT 11:59 PM): Submit a video (with eyes closed) to rccu1.schoology.com under Marching Band. If you are unsure how to do this, please reach out to your mentor. You are welcome to record yourself using an iPad Pro over lunch, or after school until 4:30 PM.
  • The Nightmare Before Christmas (Allegro to the end) by Wednesday, September 7th before 11:59 pm. If you plan on taking the test at school, please bring your Chromebook to rehearsal on Thursday, September 8th.
• 9/15 HOME FOOTBALL GAME: Click HERE for details pertaining to the September 15th Home Football Game.
• JASPER COUNTY FALL FESTIVAL PARADE: Our first away event is this Saturday, September 9th in Newton, IL. Click HERE for more details.
• SAGE CITY INVITATIONAL: This is our first marching band competition! The date of this competition in Monticello, IL is September 16th. Click HERE for more information.
• LEADERSHIP COUNCIL: Only those within the Marching Tigers leadership are permitted to attend the leadership council. If your name is not on the list, please do not report to the music department during our meeting. We meet on Fridays from 12:35-1:00. The assigned readings are chapters 14-21.
• BUS SEATING: Click HERE to view the seating for away trips. There are open seats for parents. The van is first-come-first-serve for parents wishing to attend.
• UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS: NALEIGHA HARRISON (9/22).
• HANDBOOK CONFORMATION FORMS: Missing forms from Emily Roth.
• 2022-23 HONORS WIND CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: It's almost time! If you are interested in auditioning for the Honors Wind, please click HERE and fill out the following form. The Honor Wind is the premiere instrumental ensemble at RCHS. This advanced level class is by audition only, and is designed to challenge the most experienced and talented musicians with RCHS. The Honors Wind Ensemble is limited to only 15 musicians this year.

OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• TEAMS/SHOPS: Thanks to those that stepped up to lead our RCHS Bands Teams. The new teams/shops are:
  • FACILITIES: Emma Wells, with help from Cory, Emma M., and Emily R.
  • SUPPLY: Aidan Gomez, with help from Ethan M. and Callista
  • UNIFORMS: Ethan Zuber, with help from Addison and Carly H.
  • MUSIC LIBRARY: Evey Mason, with help from Liam and James B.
  • BOOSTER HELPERS: Molly Fehrenbacher, with help from Carly Z., Alex, and Wyatt
• PERSONAL INSTRUMENT INFORMATION FORM: Please fill out the personal instrument information form so that we may best protect your personal property by clicking HERE. You need to be logged into your @rccu1.net account on your browser before opening.

• TUNERS, INSIDE THE CIRCLE, AND MUSIC: Winds and percussion need all of these items for every Tuesday and Thursday rehearsal - even when outside. Please keep your tuner on your instrument so it isn't lost. You do not need these items on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays unless Mr. Jones says otherwise.
• SHOW MUSIC, COORDINATES, & DRILL CHARTS: These items may be printed by visiting https://www.rchsbands.net/show-music--drill1.html
• CONFLICTS: Do you have a conflict with a marching band event? Log into your rccu1.net account, and click HERE to fill out the form. Most common conflicts are vacations, drivers education, summer camps, athletics, and other clubs. After filling out the form, please message Mr. Jones to give him a heads up. Review the RCHS Bands Handbook to determine what is considered an excused absence.
• ILMEA AUDITION RESULTS: Interested in auditioning for ILMEA in October? Fill out the interest form by clicking HERE for more information. You will need to sign into your rccu1.net account to access this form. 
• 2023 MARCHING TIGERS PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Clicking HERE for more information.
• PERSONAL HOURS EARNED: Click HERE for the spreadsheet on personal hours. Students that go into the negative for RCHS Bands personal hours will no longer be eligible to earn personal hours to use for a band class.
• FLIP FOLDERS & LYRES: Confirm that you have your flip folder, lyre, and tuner. There are a few of these items laying around.