The following students are participating in the Millikin University Low Brass Day: Ari Henby & Wyatt Baker. The students have been instructed to talk to their teachers regarding missed lectures, homework, quizzes, and tests.

Schedule
All events in Kaeuper Hall

6:15 a.m. - Call-time at RCHS for select students

6:25 a.m. - Depart for Decatur, IL

8:45 a.m. - Estimated arrival at Millikin University

9:00 a.m. – Welcome and Group Warm-up with Ryan Christianson

10:00 – Low Brass Ensemble rehearsals with Dr. Gary Shaw - Millikin University; Dr. Will Porter - Eastern Illinois University and Tim Schachtschneider - Millikin University  -  Locations to be announced

11:00 – Jazz Clinic with Ryan Christianson

11:45 – Lunch in the Millikin University Student Center

1:00 – Low Brass Ensemble rehearsal in Kaeuper Hall with Dr. Corey Seapy, Millikin University Director of Bands

2:00 – Guest Trombone Recital, Ryan Christianson, trombone and Tatiana Shustova, piano  - FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

3:00 – Final Recital featuring High School Ensemble, Eastern Illinois Trombone Quartet and the Millikin University Trombone Ensemble – FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

4:30 - Estimated departure time for Olney, IL

7:00 - Estimated arrival at RCHS

Please visit the Music Shoppe Display in the Lobby during breaks.

The RCHS Honors Wind Ensemble performs at the 2022 IHSA Organizational Contest on Saturday, April 9th. Performance attire is concert black-and-white (tuxes or dresses) that were issued out to the students at the beginning of the term. Parents may sign out their sons & daughters following the last RCHS performance that morning in the assigned homeroom.

Food and drinks are available in the cafeteria. Students may purchase food and drinks after performances.

The schedule for the day is as follows:

IHSA Organizational Contest Itinerary
7:00 AM.......................Call-time at RCHS
7:05-7:25 AM...............Change into black-and-white concert attire
7:20 AM...........................Buses arrive at exit 22 at RCHS
7:30-9:00 AM................Travel to Centralia HS and settle into assigned homeroom

9:30-9:55 PM..................Honors Wind Ensemble warm-up
10:00-10:25 PM...............Honors Wind Ensemble performance
10:40-12:30 PM..............Pack bus, travel to RCHS, unpack, & dismiss! (est. time)

CONTEST ADDRESS: Centralia High School is located at 2100 E. Calumet St., Centralia, IL

Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions at cjones@rccu1.net, or 393-2101 ext. 3153.

This band festival was formed to afford the students an opportunity to perform in a concert band consisting of only high school student-musicians of the Little Illini Conference, under the direction of a guest conductor. We are fortunate for the opportunity for the Symphonic Band to participate in the event. There are some that are unable to attend this year, and have elected to write a research project. Those students attending may be found at the bottom of this post.

The festival is held at Casey-Westfield High School on Thursday, March 9th, 2022. There is no cost associated with the Lincoln Trail Band Festival, aside from food money.

Buffet Lunch:  ($11.50/person) Chicken Strips, Pork BBQ, Oven Baked Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad/Bread Bar, Chocolate Cake, Cookies, Iced Tea, Lemonade

Dinner:  ($4.00/person) Casey’s Pizza, Soft Drinks


THE ITINERARY FOR THE DAY IS AS FOLLOWS:

7:20-7:30...........MEET AT RCHS

7:30......................DEPART FOR CASEY, IL

8:30–9:00...........ARRIVE AT CASEY-WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL (306 E Edgar Ave. Casey IL)

9:00–11:15.........REHEARSAL (Breaks will be taken at guest conductor’s discretion)

11:15–12:45.......LUNCH (Richard's Farm)

12:45–4:30..........REHEARSAL (Breaks will be taken at guest conductor’s discretion)

4:30-5:30..............DINNER (pizza and then change into concert attire)

5:30........................WARM-UP AND TUNE

6:00.......................CONCERT

7:30.......................DEPART FOR OLNEY, IL

9:00.......................ESTIMATED RETURN TIME TO RCHS


The concert is open to the public for $2.00 per person. Students may be signed out immediately after the concert.

Please feel free to contact me should there be any further questions at cjones@rccu1.net or at (618) 393-2191 ext. 3153.

BAND FESTIVAL ROSTER:
Wyatt Baker
James Benton
Ridge Davis
Paige Elder
Aidan Gomez
Arianna Henby
Madison Hinderliter
Kali Hinterscher
Carly Houchin
Evan Irvin
Brendan Kirkland
Evey Mason
Kyle Rennier
Addison Ridgely
Jase Rusk
Liam Ryden
Casey Schneider
Luke Seiler
John Slater
Az Tracy
Ethan Zuber
Isaac Zwilling
Victoria Zwilling