The RCHS Marching Tigers Final Performance is held in the RCHS stadium at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026. The performance is open to the public at no cost. The call-time for Marching Tigers winds & percussion is 6:30 pm. The call-time for color guard to put on makeup is at the discretion of the color guard instructor.

Admission is free. We hope to see you there!

The Marching Tigers performs for the Olney Fall Festival at the City Park, and the Panther Marching Band Festival at EIU. The packing list includes...

• Department shirts
• Department shorts or jazz pants
• Marching band or color guard shoes
• Black crew socks (tall black socks)
• Dinner money (concessions) or sack dinner
• Pants, comfortable shoes, and sweatshirt/jacket (optional)
• 2 quarter water bottle filled with water

7:00 am..................Call-time for all Marching Tigers at RCHS
7:05 am..................Load equipment & change into uniforms (keep small instruments out)

7:40 am...............Buses arrive at RCHS, circle drive
7:50 am...............Depart for the City Park
8:30 am...................Perform at City Park: Olney Arts Fall Fun Festival
9:30 am...............Return to RCHS
9:31 am...............Practice on practice field (no instruments) 
11:30 am..............Lunch provided by the Olney Music Boosters at RCHS
12:20 pm..............Buses arrive at RCHS, circle drive
12:30 pm..............Depart for EIU
1:45 pm................Estimated arrival time at EIU
2:00 pm................Change into uniforms and unpack equipment.
2:45 pm................Move to warmup area B
2:55 pm................Warmup on practice field
3:35 pm................Move to the staging area/stadium gate
3:49 pm................Arrive at staging area
3:54 pm....................Perform in the stadium
4:30 pm................Return to the trailers and buses to store equipment and uniforms

Once trailer loaded is closed..............Pizza and self-reflection (AAR)

6:00 pm................Return to the stadium
6:14 pm................PMB performs & awards ceremony in the stadium
7:00 pm................Travel back to the buses (estimated time sometime after the ceremony)

7:20 pm................Buses departs for Olney, IL
8:30 pm.................Estimated return time to RCHS

Ticket cost is $10 / adult and $5 for senior or student under age 14.  Programs will be virtual this year so therefore FREE! Parking is free.

The Marching Tigers performs at the Robinson Marching Maroons Band Festival on Saturday, September 19th, 2026. The packing list includes...

• Department shirts
• Department shorts or jazz pants
• Marching band or color guard shoes
• Black crew socks (tall black socks)
• Dinner money (concessions) or sack dinner
• Pants, comfortable shoes, and sweatshirt/jacket (optional)
• 2 quarter water bottle filled with water

8:00 am...............Call-time for all Marching Tigers at RCHS
8:05 am...............Load equipment and uniforms on to the trailer
8:30 am...............Practice on the practice field (no instruments)
9:20 am..............Buses arrive at RCHS, circle drive
9:30 am..............Depart for Robinson, IL
10:29 am..............Estimated arrival time at Robinson High School (Robinson, IL)
11:00 pm..............Change into uniforms and unpack equipment
11:25 am................Mental warm-up
11:40 pm................Physical warm-up
11:55 pm................Move to music warm-up
12:05 pm................Music warm-up
12:20 pm................Move to the staging area/stadium gate
12:30 pm...................Perform in the stadium
12:45 pm...............Travel to the trailer to store uniforms and equipment
1:15 pm................Self-Reflection, and free time to watch bands, and visit concessions.
1:30 pm..............Lunch provided by the Olney Music Boosters in Robinson
1:40 pm..............Early bus leaves for Olney
2:30 pm................Meet in the stands as a group
2:45 pm..............Early bus arrives in Olney
2:45 pm................Awards ceremony (head to trailer immediately after awards)
3:30 pm................Late bus's estimated departure time from Robinson High School
4:45 pm.................Estimated return time to RCHS

Our first competition of the 2026 season is nearly here! On Saturday, September 12th. The Marching Tigers perform at the Metro East Marching Classic in the O'Fallon Township High School Sports Complex located at 600 S. Smiley St. in O'Fallon, IL. You may find a packing list, schedule, and the published material for the event listed below. Please don't hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.

General Admission:

• Adults: $10
• Children ages 5–12: $5
• Children 4 and under: Free
• Cash only — an ATM is available on site.
• Marching band/color guard students: Free.

Students, please make sure to bring the following items:

• Department shirt
• Department shorts
• Black crew socks
• Drillmasters or CrossOver shoes
• 1 quart water cooler
• Snack money
• Sweatshirt or light jacket, pants, & comfortable shoes (optional)

5:30 am................Volunteers pack trailer for sound system & front ensemble
6:00 am................Call-time for all Marching Tigers
6:05 am................Buses arrive at RCHS, exit 10
6:15 am................Depart for O'Fallon Township High School w/ rest stop halfway

8:30 am..............Arrive at O'Fallon Township High School Sports Complex 600 S. Smiley St. O'Fallon, IL 

8:45 am..............Unpack equipment
9:15 am................Sing through music & meet the guides
9:40 am................Move to field A
9:50 am................Warmup on field A
10:15 am................Move to ready gate
10:20 am................Report to stadium gate
10:30 am...................Perform in the stadium
10:45 am................Travel back to the buses
11:15 am..............Lunch provided by the Olney Music Boosters 
11:45 am................Free time (watch competition and visit concessions)
1:15 pm................Meet in the stadium for exhibition performance & awards ceremony

1:45 pm................A/AA Awards ceremony in the stadium
2:45 pm................Estimated return time to the buses
3:00 pm................Departure for Olney, IL
5:30 pm................Estimated return time to RCHS

Ladies and gentlemen, it is that time of the year! Please take a moment to review the upcoming schedule (including football games!) by clicking the 2026-2027 CALENDAR tab on this website. Unless otherwise specified, here are the details and schedule for the 2026 RCHS home football games:

Uniform: Full battle-rattle! This includes the department shirt, shorts, Drillmaster or CrossOver shoes, black-crew socks, bibbers (pants), marching band jackets, shakos (hats), plums, gloves, and guard uniforms.

Equipment: Your instrument, flip folder, lyre, & music

5:15 pm.……….………….Call-time for all RCHS Marching Tigers members & change into uniform.

5:45 pm……………………Rehearse in the rehearsal hall (RCHS room 153)

6:20 pm........................Drumline joins the football team for warmup at the stadium

6:20 pm…………………..Set parade block and march to the stadium.

6:45 pm……………………Take the field for pre-game (Star-Spangled Banner, School Song, followed by the tunnel)

7:00 pm……………………Game begins (stand-tunes & half-time show. 3rd quarter off for concessions)

Half-time Performance:

• Perform the half-time/competition show.

9:20 pm……………………Estimated end to the football game

Please feel free to bring money for concessions. The band takes a break over the 3rd quarter.

Please contact me at cjones@rccu1.net, Remind101, or (618) 393-2191 ext. 3153 should you have any questions.

John P. Sousa Award Recipient Alex Schneider
Louis Armstrong Recipient Lila Balding
Choir Teacher ​Mr. Warren Weitkamp

On Monday, May 25th, a bugler and a chamber ensemble (clarinet trio) performs at the Noble Memorial Day Ceremony. The Symphonic Band, the Honors Wind Ensemble, & the drumline all performing at the Olney Memorial Day parade and ceremonies.

Here are the details regarding the Noble and Olney Memorial Day Parade Ceremonies:

NOBLE: The Cornerstone Community Church and the Mayor of Noble hosts a Memorial Day ceremony at the cemetery in East Noble. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held in the Cornerstone Community Church (160 E. Elm St. Noble, IL). Immediately after the Noble ceremony, the quintet and bugler will join the band at the Olney VFW.

OLNEY: The VFW is hosting a Memorial Day parade and ceremony. The parade will begin at the Olney VFW. The ceremony will take place immediately after the conclusion of the parade at Haven Hill Cemetery (just north of the City Park). In the event of rain, the ceremony shall be held in the VFW hall.

The uniform is khaki shorts, black polo shirts, black socks, belt (preferably black), and either Drillmaster shoes or CrossOver shoes. Students will also need flip folders, lyres, and instruments.

The times are as follows:
Cornerstone Community Church at the Cemetery in East Noble

8:30 AM: Call-time for bugler and clarinet trio at RCHS
8:35 AM: Change into performance attire, warm-up and run through music
9:05 AM: Bugler & quartet leaves for Noble Cemetery in a school van
9:30 AM: Bugler & quartet arrive at the cemetery in East Noble.
10:00 AM: Noble Ceremony (bugler & quartet only)
IMMEDIATELY AFTER GOD BLESS AMERICA & TAPS: Return to Olney and join the band at the Olney VFW.

9:30 AM: Call-time at RCHS (all but bugler & chamber ensemble)
10:00 AM: Load bus and depart for Olney VFW followed by Haven Hill Cemetery
10:15 AM: Parade line-up at the Olney VFW or at the cemetery (based on time)
10:45 AM: Parade step-off (parade begins)
11:00 AM: Olney Memorial Day ceremony at Haven Hill Cemetery.

I anticipate the parade and the ceremony won't last longer than an hour and a half, which will put the band back at the school around 12-12:30 PM.

The band is performing the following songs:
TAPS (Noble ceremony only)
​God Bless America (Noble ceremony only)
Hosts of Freedom
Star Spangled Banner

Not required for this ceremony:
Army
Marines
Navy
Coast Guard
Air Force
Merchant Marines

Please bring water with you to this event. I encourage students to bring a water canteen. Canteens/coolers need to go on the bus. Please drink plenty of water!

Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions, comments, or concerns.

2026 RCHS Graduation Ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, May 17th from 3-5 pm in the Ron Herrin Gym. The call-time for graduation is 2 pm in the rehearsal hall.  This performance features the Honors Wind Ensemble and the Symphonic Band. The attire for the venue is concert black-and-white (tuxedos and concert dresses). All students, except for seniors, are expected to attend.