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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 families that have two or more students/siblings enrolled in the Marching Tigers, the fee is $150 for each student (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 7, 2023 (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 cost for the following clothing items is not included in the class fee. However, as long as a clothing items listed below are in good condition, it may be used from year-to-year:
REQUIRED ITEMS:
OPTIONAL ITEMS:
Department shirt (long sleeve) - color guard, winds, and percussion for $20
Department hoodie - $30
Department ball cap - $30 (1st cap free to sousaphone members)
The black cotton gloves are included. $3 was also deducted from the color guard gloves, which had an original list price of $18. Students are not required to purchase new uniform parts each year as long, as these items are in good condition, with the exception of the department shirt. As of this July, the RCHS Marching Tigers are switching to a different department shirt design.
Winds and percussion may opt to purchase DSI CrossOver Marching Band Shoes for $50. I recommend these shoes if a student has feet issues.
The total cost for a returning member is $215 for the season, unless the student wishes to purchase new clothing items. The cost for new members is $272-304, which includes clothing items. Siblings that are enrolled in the RCHS Marching Tigers in the same season may deduct $50 from each of their financial obligations.
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 cost for the following clothing items is not included in the class fee. However, as long as a clothing items listed below are in good condition, it may be used from year-to-year:
REQUIRED ITEMS:
- Department shirt (short sleeve) - color guard, winds, and percussion for $15
- Department shorts - winds & percussion only for $20
- Drillmaster shoes - winds & percussion only for $37
- Guard shoes - color guard only for $44
- Guard gloves - color guard only for $15
- Guard jazz pants - color guard only for $30
OPTIONAL ITEMS:
Department shirt (long sleeve) - color guard, winds, and percussion for $20
Department hoodie - $30
Department ball cap - $30 (1st cap free to sousaphone members)
The black cotton gloves are included. $3 was also deducted from the color guard gloves, which had an original list price of $18. Students are not required to purchase new uniform parts each year as long, as these items are in good condition, with the exception of the department shirt. As of this July, the RCHS Marching Tigers are switching to a different department shirt design.
Winds and percussion may opt to purchase DSI CrossOver Marching Band Shoes for $50. I recommend these shoes if a student has feet issues.
The total cost for a returning member is $215 for the season, unless the student wishes to purchase new clothing items. The cost for new members is $272-304, which includes clothing items. Siblings that are enrolled in the RCHS Marching Tigers in the same season may deduct $50 from each of their financial obligations.
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, June 24th, 2023
LOCATION: Music Commons & Band Room | Richland County High School | 1200 E. Laurel St. Olney, IL 62450
LOCATION: Music Commons & 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
- Color Guard from 12:30-2:00
- Brass from 2:00-3:30
- Disney Studio Movie Soundtrack featuring the RCHS Disney Band from 4:00-4:30 in the RCPAC
Monday through Thursday, July 17th through July 20th
LOCATION: Richland County High School | 1200 E. Laurel St. Olney, IL 62450
LOCATION: Richland County High School | 1200 E. Laurel St. Olney, IL 62450
- Call-times at 9:00am on the practice field
- Field rehearsal from 9:31-11:59
- Dismiss at 12:00pm
- This camp is for all 1st year marchers, & drumline, and student-leadership. However, all members of the Marching Tigers are welcome to join.
Monday through Friday, July 24th through July 28th
LOCATION: RCHS Practice Field & High School Building | Richland County High School | 1200 E. Laurel St. Olney, IL 62450
- Student-leadership meeting at 7:30am
- Staff meeting at 7:50am
- Call-time at 8:00am in formation
- Physical conditioning at 8:10-8:45
- Marching fundamentals & drill from 9:00-11:29
- Lunch from 11:30-12:29 (Bring a sack-lunch or money. Lunch not provided)
- Honk! with Mr. Vaal from 12:30-12:55
- Section Rehearsals from 1:00-3:00
- Trombones, baritones, & sousaphones with Mr. Downes
- Full ensemble music rehearsal from 3:15 -3:59 in the band room (front ensemble, drumline & colorguard may break off)
- Dismiss at 4:00
Saturday, July 29th
LOCATION: RCHS Practice Field & High School Building | Richland County High School | 1200 E. Laurel St. Olney, IL 62450
- Student-leadership meeting at 7:30am
- Staff meeting at 7:50am
- Call-time at 8:00am in formation
- Physical conditioning at 8:10-8:45
- Marching fundamentals & drill from 9:00-11:29
- Lunch from 11:30-12:29 (Bring a sack-lunch or money. Lunch not provided)
- Honk! with Mr. Vaal from 12:30-12:55
- Section Rehearsals from 1:00-3:00
- Flutes with Mrs. Allen
- Clarinets with Ms. Jellison
- Saxophones with Mr. Rennier
- Trumpets with Mr. Jones
- Trombones, baritones, & sousaphones with Mr. Downes
- Drumline with Mr. Vaal
- Front Ensemble with Mr. Weitkamp
- Colorguard with Ms. Christopher
- Full ensemble music rehearsal from 3:15-3:59 in the band room (front ensemble, drumline & colorguard may break off)
- Dismiss at 4:00
Monday through Thursday, July 30th through August 3rd
LOCATION: RCHS Practice Field & High School Building | Richland County High School | 1200 E. Laurel St. Olney, IL 62450
- Student-leadership meeting at 7:30am
- Staff meeting at 7:50am
- Call-time at 8:00am in formation
- Physical conditioning at 8:10-8:45
- Marching fundamentals & drill from 9:00-11:29
- Lunch from 11:30-12:29 (Bring a sack-lunch or money. Lunch not provided)
- Honk! with Mr. Vaal from 12:30-12:55
- Section Rehearsals from 1:00-3:00
- Flutes with Mrs. Allen
- Clarinets with Ms. Jellison
- Saxophones with Mr. Rennier
- Trumpets with Mr. Jones
- Drumline with Mr. Vaal
- Front Ensemble with Mr. Weitkamp
- Colorguard with Ms. Bogard
- Full ensemble music rehearsal from 3:15-3:59 in the band room (front ensemble, drumline & colorguard may break off)
- Dismiss at 4:00
Friday, August 4th
LOCATION: Richland County High School | 1200 E. Laurel St. Olney, IL 62450
- Call-time at 8:00am in formation
- Marching fundamentals & drill from 8:01-11:29
- Extended lunch break from 11:30-4:29
- Call-time for the Parent-Preview is 5:00 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.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 8th & 10th
LOCATION: Richland County High School | 1200 E. Laurel St. Olney, IL 62450
Saturdays, August 12
LOCATION: RCHS | Richland County High School | 1200 E. Laurel St. Olney, IL 62450
LOCATION: Richland County High School | 1200 E. Laurel St. Olney, IL 62450
- Call-time at 8:00am in formation
- Physical conditioning at 8:10-8:45
- Marching fundamentals & drill from 9:00-11:29
- Lunch from 11:30-12:29 (Bring a sack-lunch or money. Lunch not provided)
- Visual rehearsals from 12:30-1:20
- Section Rehearsals from 1:30-2:20 (either music or marching fundamentals)
- Full ensemble music rehearsal from 2:00 -3:59 in the stadium (drumline & colorguard may break off)
- Dismiss at 4:00
Saturdays, August 12
LOCATION: RCHS | 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
Click HERE for Spirit Days & Team-Building (after practice) activities calendar.
LOCATION: Richland County High School | 1200 E. Laurel St. Olney, IL 62450
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays
(7:00am - 9:15am is DRILL & MUSIC)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
(7:00am - 7:59am is MUSIC ONLY; 8:00am - 9:15am DRILL & MUSIC)
Saturdays on August 19th & 26th
(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 & 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 19th & 26th
(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:
WINDS & PERCUSSION:
Department shirt
Department shorts
Black, over the ankle, crew socks
Marching Band Shoes (black)
COLOR GUARD:
Department Shirt
Jazz Pants
Color Guard Shoes
Color Guard Gloves
Department shirt
Department shorts
Black, over the ankle, crew socks
Marching Band Shoes (black)
COLOR GUARD:
Department Shirt
Jazz Pants
Color Guard Shoes
Color Guard Gloves