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 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!  RCHS Bands (a combination of the Symphonic Band, Honors Wind Ensemble, and Color Guard) will march in the Olney Halloween Parade, followed by the Fright Night performance on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Bowers Park.
Seventh and eighth grade students are invited to march with the RCHS Bands for the parade. The attire for the event is Halloween spirit, so dress up in your favorite Halloween costume. While the weather may not be warm on the day of the parade, students are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids to prevent heat-related injuries. The RCHS Bands are also proud to host the fifth annual Fright Night at Bowers Park (next to PizzaFast) following the Olney Halloween Parade. The band will perform soundtrack favorites such as Avengers, Star Wars, Ghostbusters, Thriller, and more, while movie and music video clips play on the big screen. Candy will be handed out to spectators and middle school students. The RCHS Bands will perform a selection of Halloween tunes and movie themes, making this a fun and festive evening for children of all ages. Show-times are 6:45-7:10 pm, or following the conclusion of the parade. 3:00-4:29 PM................................Change into customs & dinner (on your own) 4:30 PM.........................................Call-time at RCHS & rehearse 5:00 PM.........................................Load equipment & depart for rally location 5:30 PM.........................................Meet at Trust Bank on Main St. 6:00 PM.........................................Parade step-off 6:45 PM.........................................Fright Night Concert in Bower Park next to PizzaFast and across from the City Hall (showtime 6:45-7:10 p.m. - only one performance this year) 7:15 PM.........................................Pack & return to RCHS  The 2026 Effingham Marching Hearts Invitational is scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd in Effingham, IL. Effingham High School is located at 1301 W Grove Ave, Effingham, IL. Please make sure to bring the following items:
The schedule for the day is as follows: 8:00 am.................Call-time at RCHS for all Marching Tigers 8:05 am.................Load equipment on trailer 8:20 am.................Rehearsal in stadium (start with marching fundamentals before cleaning drill and choreography without instruments) 9:35 am...............Buses arrive at RCHS, exit 10 9:45 am...............Depart for Effingham, IL 11:00 am................Arrive at Effingham High School (1301 W. Grove Ave) 11:05 am.................Lunch provided by the Olney Music Boosters 11:20 am.................Unload instruments, & equipment 11:50 pm................Mental warm-up at trailer in full uniform 12:15 pm..................Meet event guides 12:35 pm..................Leave for warm-up 12:45 pm..................Warm-up (Location B) 1:15 pm..................Move to staging area 1:25 pm..................Arrive at NW Gate 1:30 pm..................Perform at the Effingham Marching Invitational (Class 2A) 1:50 pm..................Return to buses to load equipment & instruments 2:45 pm..................Free-time (concessions available for dinner) 3:40 pm..................Meet in the visitor stands stadium stands (dept. shirts) 4:00 pm..................Awards ceremony 4:45 pm..................Departs for Olney, IL 6:20 pm..................Estimated arrival in Olney, IL 
 The Marching Tigers Perform at the Olney Fall Festival & the Panther Marching Band Festival on September 26, 2026The Marching Tigers performs for the Olney Fall Festival at the City Park, and the Panther Marching Band Festival at EIU. The packing list includes...
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.  2026 Robinson Marching Maroons Band FestivalThe Marching Tigers performs at the Robinson Marching Maroons Band Festival on Saturday, September 19th, 2026. The packing list includes...
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:
Students, please make sure to bring the following items:
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:
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 [email protected], 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.
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AuthorThe author of these posts is Christopher Jones, Director of Bands at Richland County High School. Archives
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