Unfortunately, due to costs associated with running a marching band, we have to charge a participation fee to join the Marching Tigers. The season fee is $200. For those that have two or more students enrolled in the Marching Tigers, the fee is $200 for the first student, and $100 per additional sibling. Cash and credit cards are accepted, but checks are the preferred method of payment. Checks should be made out to "RCHS Bands" and is due on Friday, July 1, 2022 (unless other arrangements have been made).
Fundraisers are available throughout the year to help offset the costs. Students that transfer from RCMS to RCHS are permitted to transfer their RCMS band accounts to their RCHS band accounts. Again, please make checks out to RCHS BANDS.
The department shirt ($10), department shorts (winds & percussion only for $15), and Drillmaster shoes (winds & percussion only for $32), guard shoes (colorguard only for $35), guard gloves (colorguard only for $16), and guard jazz pants (colorguard only for $30) are not included in the band fee. However, the black cotton gloves are included. Students are not required to purchase new uniform parts each year.
The total cost for a returning member is $200 for the season, unless the student wishes to purchase new clothing items. The cost for new members is $257-291, which includes clothing items.
STUDENTS IN FALL SPORTS & MARCHING BAND:
We firmly believe that students should be allowed to participate in the marching band & other school activities. Many Marching Tigers are also involved in football, tennis, golf, cross country, dance, FFA, & other school activities.
Fundraisers are available throughout the year to help offset the costs. Students that transfer from RCMS to RCHS are permitted to transfer their RCMS band accounts to their RCHS band accounts. Again, please make checks out to RCHS BANDS.
The department shirt ($10), department shorts (winds & percussion only for $15), and Drillmaster shoes (winds & percussion only for $32), guard shoes (colorguard only for $35), guard gloves (colorguard only for $16), and guard jazz pants (colorguard only for $30) are not included in the band fee. However, the black cotton gloves are included. Students are not required to purchase new uniform parts each year.
The total cost for a returning member is $200 for the season, unless the student wishes to purchase new clothing items. The cost for new members is $257-291, which includes clothing items.
STUDENTS IN FALL SPORTS & MARCHING BAND:
We firmly believe that students should be allowed to participate in the marching band & other school activities. Many Marching Tigers are also involved in football, tennis, golf, cross country, dance, FFA, & other school activities.
Saturday, July 24th, 2021
LOCATION: RCHS Band Room | Richland County High School | 1200 E. Laurel St. Olney, IL 62450
Monday through Saturday, July 26th through July 31st
LOCATION: RCHS Practice Field & High School Building | Richland County High School | 1200 E. Laurel St. Olney, IL 62450
Monday through Thursday, August 2nd through August 5th
LOCATION: RCHS Practice Field & High School Building | Richland County High School | 1200 E. Laurel St. Olney, IL 62450
Friday, August 6th
LOCATION: RCHS Stadium | Richland County High School | 1200 E. Laurel St. Olney, IL 62450
We understand that there are athletic camps that may overlap with the first week of camp. We are happy to work with you. Please contact Mr. Jones at cjones@rccu1.net, or by calling (618) 393-2191 ext. 3153 if this is the case.
TEAM-BUILDING EVENTS:
Bowling from 4:30-6:30 PM on Tuesday, July 27th
Chilly Willies on Main St. from 4:30-5:30 pm on Wednesday, July 28th
Star-Studio with DJ from 6:00-8:00 PM on Thursday, July 29th
Movie & Cookout at RCHS from 4:30-7:00 on Monday, August 2nd
Pool Party at the Musgrove Aquatic Center from 6:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday, August 4th
Parent-Preview Performance at the RCHS stadium from 6:00-7:00 pm on Friday, August 7th
LOCATION: RCHS Band Room | Richland County High School | 1200 E. Laurel St. Olney, IL 62450
- Student-leadership meeting at 8:30am
- Equipment, uniform & music sign-out:
- Percussion from 9:00-10:30
- Woodwinds from 10:30-12:00
- Colorguard from 12:30-2:00
- Brass from 2:00-3:30
Monday through Saturday, July 26th through July 31st
LOCATION: RCHS Practice Field & High School Building | Richland County High School | 1200 E. Laurel St. Olney, IL 62450
- Staff meeting at 7:30am
- Call-time at 8:00am on the practice field with instruments
- Physical conditioning at 8:01-8:44
- Marching fundamentals & drill from 9:00-11:29
- Lunch from 11:30-12:29 (Bring a sack-lunch or money. Lunch not provided)
- Section Rehearsals from 12:30-2:45
- Flutes with Mrs. Allen in classroom 119
- Clarinets with Mr. Combs in the Green Room (joining with flutes on Fri. & Saturday)
- Saxophones with Mrs. Astriuski in classroom 124
- Trumpets with Mr. Meredith in classroom 122
- Trombones & baritones with Mr. Downes in classroom 120
- Sousaphones with Mr. Jones in a location TBA (joining with trombones & baritones Fri.)
- Drumline with Mr. Vaal in the band room
- Front Ensemble with Mr. Weitkamp in the choir room
- Colorguard with Mr. Tucker in the commons
- Full ensemble music rehearsal from 3:00 -3:59 in the stadium
- Dismiss at 4:00
Monday through Thursday, August 2nd through August 5th
LOCATION: RCHS Practice Field & High School Building | Richland County High School | 1200 E. Laurel St. Olney, IL 62450
- Staff meeting at 7:30am
- Call-time at 8:00am on the practice field with instruments
- Physical conditioning at 8:01-8:44
- Marching fundamentals & drill from 9:00-11:29
- Lunch from 11:30-12:29 (Bring a sack-lunch or money. Lunch not provided)
- Section Rehearsals from 12:30-2:15
- Flutes with Mrs. Allen in classroom 119
- Clarinets & saxophones with Mr. Combs in classroom 124
- Trumpets & mellophones with Mr. Meredith in classroom 122
- Trombones & Baritones with Mr. Downes in classroom 120
- Sousaphones with Mr. Jones in a location TBA
- Drumline with Mr. Vaal in the band room
- Front Ensemble with Mr. Weitkamp in the choir room
- Colorguard with Mr. Tucker in the small gym
- Visual Block from 2:30-3:00 in the small gym
- Full ensemble music rehearsal from 3:15-3:59 in the stadium
- Dismiss at 4:00
Friday, August 6th
LOCATION: RCHS Stadium | Richland County High School | 1200 E. Laurel St. Olney, IL 62450
- Staff meeting at 7:30am
- Call-time at 8:00am on the practice field with instruments
- Marching fundamentals & drill from 8:01-11:29
- Extended lunch break from 11:30-4:29
- Call-time for the Parent-Preview is 4:30 in the Music Commons
- Parent-Preview Performance at 6:00pm in the RCHS Stadium
We understand that there are athletic camps that may overlap with the first week of camp. We are happy to work with you. Please contact Mr. Jones at cjones@rccu1.net, or by calling (618) 393-2191 ext. 3153 if this is the case.
TEAM-BUILDING EVENTS:
Bowling from 4:30-6:30 PM on Tuesday, July 27th
Chilly Willies on Main St. from 4:30-5:30 pm on Wednesday, July 28th
Star-Studio with DJ from 6:00-8:00 PM on Thursday, July 29th
Movie & Cookout at RCHS from 4:30-7:00 on Monday, August 2nd
Pool Party at the Musgrove Aquatic Center from 6:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday, August 4th
Parent-Preview Performance at the RCHS stadium from 6:00-7:00 pm on Friday, August 7th
Tuesdays, & Thursdays, August 10th & 12th
LOCATION: RCHS Stadium | Richland County High School | 1200 E. Laurel St. Olney, IL 62450
Saturdays, August 14th
LOCATION: RCHS Stadium | Richland County High School | 1200 E. Laurel St. Olney, IL 62450
LOCATION: RCHS Stadium | Richland County High School | 1200 E. Laurel St. Olney, IL 62450
- Field rehearsal from 6:00-9:00 PM
Saturdays, August 14th
LOCATION: RCHS Stadium | Richland County High School | 1200 E. Laurel St. Olney, IL 62450
- Call-times at 9:30am on the practice field
- Field rehearsal from 9:31-11:59
- Dismiss at 12:00pm
LOCATION: Richland County High School | 1200 E. Laurel St. Olney, IL 62450
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays
(7:00am - 9:15am is DRILL & MUSIC)
Tuesdays
(7:00am - 9:15am is MUSIC ONLY - Sectional Rehearsal)
Thursdays
(7:00am - 7:59am is MUSIC ONLY; 8:00am - 9:15am DRILL & MUSIC)
Saturdays on August 21st, 28th, and September 4th, & 11th
(9:30am - 12:00pm is DRILL & MUSIC)
Drumline: Rehearsals will occur before school during regularly scheduled practices, and on Mondays from 3:15-4:30 PM (minus those involved in afternoon athletic practices). Front Ensemble does not rehearse with the drumline on Monday afternoons.
Color Guard: Rehearsals for this section will occur on Thursday evenings from 6-8 PM. Members of the Color Guard are excused from zero hour (7-8 AM) rehearsals on Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays
(7:00am - 9:15am is DRILL & MUSIC)
- All members of the Marching Tigers: 7:00-9:12 AM
Tuesdays
(7:00am - 9:15am is MUSIC ONLY - Sectional Rehearsal)
- Winds & percussion only: 7:00-7:59 AM (no color guard)
- All members of the Marching Tigers: 8:00-9:12 AM
Thursdays
(7:00am - 7:59am is MUSIC ONLY; 8:00am - 9:15am DRILL & MUSIC)
- Winds & percussion only: 7:00-7:59 AM (no color guard)
- All members of the Marching Tigers: 8:00-9:12 AM
Saturdays on August 21st, 28th, and September 4th, & 11th
(9:30am - 12:00pm is DRILL & MUSIC)
- All members of the Marching Tigers: 9:30am-12:00pm
Drumline: Rehearsals will occur before school during regularly scheduled practices, and on Mondays from 3:15-4:30 PM (minus those involved in afternoon athletic practices). Front Ensemble does not rehearse with the drumline on Monday afternoons.
Color Guard: Rehearsals for this section will occur on Thursday evenings from 6-8 PM. Members of the Color Guard are excused from zero hour (7-8 AM) rehearsals on Tuesdays & Thursdays.
REQUIRED CLOTHING FOR COMPETITIONS & PERFORMANCES:
Department shirt
Department shorts
Black, over the ankle, crew socks
Marching Band Shoes (black):
Department shorts
Black, over the ankle, crew socks
Marching Band Shoes (black):
- This item is not included in the Band Fee. The cost for a pair of Drillmasters black marching band shoes is $30; used shoes may be purchased for $15 (first come, first serve).