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CutTime Parent/Guardian Portal

10/26/2018

 

CutTime Parent/Guardian Portal Setup

CutTime has setup the Parent/Guardian Portal so that family members have easy access to important student information! Parents may now see:

RCHS Bands Calendar on CutTime (under development)
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ILMEA District 5 Band, Orchestra, & Choir Festival

10/19/2018

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2018 ILMEA DISTRICT 5 FESTIVAL - Tentative

Congratulations to Kendra Jellison, Carmen Rodriguez, Sydney Berkshire, Ethan Steber, Colby Garrard, Bryce Klingler, Delaney Shryock, & Alice Chenault earning a spot within the 2018 ILMEA District 5 Band, Choir, & Orchestra Festival.

Those selected to participate in the ILMEA District 5 Jazz Festival at Eastern Illinois University will rehearse and perform on Monday, November 5th. Alice Chenault represents Richland County High School at the jazz festival this year. The jazz festival may be found below.

Those selected to participate in the ILMEA District 5 Concert Band, Orchestra, & Choirs also meets at Eastern Illinois University to rehearse and perform on Saturday, November 17th. Representing RCHS in the District 5 Concert Band is Kendra Jellison & Carmen Rodriguez. Representing RCHS in the District 5 Orchestra is Sydney Berkshire & Ethan Steber. Finally, representing RCHS in the District 5 Choir is Colby Garrard, Bryce Klingler, & Delaney Shryock. The festival schedule for band, orchestra, & choir may be found below.

Required materials for the festival include:
  • Appropriate school clothing (to wear for travel & for rehearsals)
  • Jacket
  • Concert attire
  • Music stand
  • Pencil
  • ILMEA District 5 Jazz Festival music
  • Mutes
  • Extra reeds
  • Value oil or slide grease
  • Cash for lunch and dinner

ILMEA DISTRICT 5 JAZZ - 11/5/18:
7:30 am...............................Meet at RCHS
7:40 am...............................Depart for EIU in Charleston, IL
9:00 am...............................Registration in the MLK Union Bridge
9:30 am...............................Jazz rehearsals begin
  • Jazz Band 1 rehearses in the Dvorak Hall (Doudna Fine Arts Center)
  • Jazz Band 2 rehearses in the Black Box (Doudna Fine Arts Center)
11:30-12:30 pm..................Lunch (times may vary per ensemble)
4:30 pm...............................Break to change and prep for the concerts
5:45 pm...............................Jazz Band Concerts in Doudna Dvorak Hall
7:00 pm...............................Dinner
9:30 pm...............................Estimated return time to RCHS

https://ilmea.org/districts/district5/

ILMEA DISTRICT 5 BAND, CHOIR, & ORCHESTRA - 11/17/18:
6:45am..............Call-time for high school students in the band room at RCHS
6:50am..............Depart for EIU, Charleston, IL (activity bus)
8:00am..............Registration – EIU Union Bridge Lounge
8:30am..............Rehearsals begin:
            JR Band – Doudna Fine Arts Building Rm 1550
            SR Band  – Dounda Fine Arts Building Dvorak Concert Hall
            SR Orchestra  – Dounda Fine Arts Building Black Box
            JR Orchestra  – Dounda Fine Arts Building Retial Hall Rm. 1240
            JR Choir – Union “Old” Ballroom
            SR Choir – Union Grand Ballroom
            Treble Choir  – Dounda Fine Arts Building Theater

11:30..............Lunch for All Ensembles (students select location)
1:00pm..........Rehearsals Resume for ALL Ensembles

PLEASE NOTE: Rehearsals may run from 3:00-5:30 pm, depending on the ensemble and the director. We will not eat dinner prior to the concerts. Students may go home with parents after signing out.

CONCERT TIMES ($5 ADMISSION):
See the attached document.
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2018 Olney Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony

10/10/2018

 

2018 Olney Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony

The combined Symphonic Band, Honors Wind Ensemble, the cologuard performs in the Olney Veterans Day Parade scheduled for Monday, November 12th, 2018. We are performing in our marching band uniforms for this event. If you do not have a uniform, please contact Mr. Jones or Mrs. Deimel as soon as possible.

The itinerary for the day is as follows:

9:30 AM................Call-time in the rehearsal hall in show/division shirt, shorts & Drillmasters. You may wear sweat pants under the uniform; however, no jeans, please.

9:35 AM................Change into marching band uniforms.

10:00 AM..............Buses arrive at RCHS exit #21

10:10 AM..............Load the buses

10:20 AM..............Parade line-up at Trust Band

10:40 AM..............Parade step-off
  • Host of Freedom (memorized)

11:00 AM..............Ceremony outside the Richland County Court House. In the event of rain, the event will take place in the VFW hall. You will need:
  • Lyre
  • Flip folder
  • Armed Forces on Parade
  • Heave Ho My Lads

12:00 PM.............Estimated return time to RCHS


SCRIPT FOR THE CEREMONY AT THE COURTHOUSE:
  1. Preceremony Music (Hosts of Freedom)
  2. Opening Remarks
  3. Invocation
  4. Introduction of VFW Commander
  5. Empty Chair
  6. Star Spangled Banner
  7. Guest Speaker
  8. Branch of Service Songs (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines)
  9. 21-Gun Salute & TAPS
  10. God Bless America
  11. Benediction
  12. Closing Remarks

2018 ILMEA Auditions in Effingham - 10/8/18

10/1/2018

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2018 ILMEA AUDITIONS

The ILMEA District 5 is holding auditions for jazz band, concert band, strings, and choir on Columbus Day (10/8/18) at Effingham High School in Effingham, IL.

The departure time is 7:00 AM behind the rehearsal hall (we shall use an activity bus). The return time for the bus is estimated to be around 2 PM.

Students shall wear appropriate audition attire (slacks, blouse, button up shirt, tie, belt, dress shoes, etc.). Students are also encouraged to bring a cell phone so that they may call a parent (or guardian) should they need a ride upon returning back to Olney.

The Effingham Band Boosters is most likely providing concessions, for those that are interested. We will also stop for lunch in Effingham before returning home.

The schedule is as follows:


6:45 AM............Call-time in the rehearsal hall (exit 21)

7:00 AM............Depart for Effingham High School in Effingham, IL

8:00 AM............Arrive at Effingham High School (register for an audition slot as soon as possible!)

9:00 AM............Auditions begin

12:30 AM..........Lunch & Depart for Olney, IL

2:00 PM..........Estimated arrival in Olney, IL

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