 | 2022-23 End of the Year Announcements |
Parents, guardians, and students,
April is nearly over, which means that it is nearly time to wrap up the 2022-2023 school year. We have four remaining performances!
April is nearly over, which means that it is nearly time to wrap up the 2022-2023 school year. We have four remaining performances!
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:
Sunday, May 7th is the RCHS Bands Spring Concert at 3 PM in the Richland County Performing Arts Center. This concert features the Honors Wind Ensemble, as well as the Symphonic Band.
On Sunday, May 14th, the augmented brass quintet (which includes a couple of percussionists and a couple of woodwinds) perform at the Richland County High School 2023 Graduation Ceremony, which takes place in the Ron Herrin Gym. The graduation ceremony is from 3-5 pm. The call-time for graduation is 2 pm in the band room. The attire for the venue is concert black-and-whites (dresses and tuxedos). Only eight students are involved in this performance.
Monday, May 29th is Memorial Day. Combined members from the Symphonic Band, the Honors Wind Ensemble, and the drumline are involved in the parade and ceremony in Olney, as well as the ceremony in Noble. You may find more details pertaining to the two events by clicking HERE.
On Sunday, May 14th, the augmented brass quintet (which includes a couple of percussionists and a couple of woodwinds) perform at the Richland County High School 2023 Graduation Ceremony, which takes place in the Ron Herrin Gym. The graduation ceremony is from 3-5 pm. The call-time for graduation is 2 pm in the band room. The attire for the venue is concert black-and-whites (dresses and tuxedos). Only eight students are involved in this performance.
Monday, May 29th is Memorial Day. Combined members from the Symphonic Band, the Honors Wind Ensemble, and the drumline are involved in the parade and ceremony in Olney, as well as the ceremony in Noble. You may find more details pertaining to the two events by clicking HERE.
UPCOMING INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS:
DISNEY WORLD & COCOA BEACH TRIP MEETING
This meeting is for all students and their parents/guardians participating in the Disney World & Cocoa Beach trip. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 1st at 6 PM in the Richland County Performing Arts Center (RCPAC) on the campus of Richland County High School. We will discuss the itinerary of the trip, hotel lodging, performances, bus seating chart, the importance of sun screen and hydration, Photovision, and more.
PLEASE NOTE: Students that wish to perform with the band at Disney World that are not enrolled in a band during the fourth term need to report to rehearsals either at 7 AM, or at 2:30 PM starting the week of May 8th. For more information, please review the "UPCOMING SPECIAL REHEARSALS" section of this post.
2023 MARCHING BAND SEASON MEETING
This meeting is also on Monday, May 1st. The meeting begins at 7 PM (shortly after the Disney World & Cocoa Beach meeting) in the Richland County Performing Arts Center. We will discuss the upcoming preseason camp, summer rehearsals, the season rehearsal schedules, performances, fees, as well as an introduction of staff and student-leadership. We will also introduce the 2023 marching band show!
This meeting is for all students and their parents/guardians participating in the Disney World & Cocoa Beach trip. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 1st at 6 PM in the Richland County Performing Arts Center (RCPAC) on the campus of Richland County High School. We will discuss the itinerary of the trip, hotel lodging, performances, bus seating chart, the importance of sun screen and hydration, Photovision, and more.
PLEASE NOTE: Students that wish to perform with the band at Disney World that are not enrolled in a band during the fourth term need to report to rehearsals either at 7 AM, or at 2:30 PM starting the week of May 8th. For more information, please review the "UPCOMING SPECIAL REHEARSALS" section of this post.
2023 MARCHING BAND SEASON MEETING
This meeting is also on Monday, May 1st. The meeting begins at 7 PM (shortly after the Disney World & Cocoa Beach meeting) in the Richland County Performing Arts Center. We will discuss the upcoming preseason camp, summer rehearsals, the season rehearsal schedules, performances, fees, as well as an introduction of staff and student-leadership. We will also introduce the 2023 marching band show!
UPCOMING SPECIAL REHEARSALS:
On Monday, May 8th, the day after the RCHS Bands Spring Concert, the band will take a day to collect music and listen to the the concert recording. Starting May 9th, the 7:00-7:50 AM rehearsals focus on preparing for the graduation ceremony, preparing for the Memorial Day parade and ceremonies, as well as the Disney performance. The schedule is as follows:
GRADUATION BRASS QUINTET (PLUS FRIENDS):
The eight students involved in this ensemble will rehearse from 7:00-7:50 AM on...
Tuesday, May 9th (choir room)
Wednesday, May 10th (band room)
Thursday, May 11th (choir room)
Friday, May 12th (band room)
MEMORIAL DAY BAND & DISNEY BAND:
Those participating in the Olney Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, as well as the Noble Memorial Day Ceremony, will rehearse from 7:00-7:50 AM on...
Tuesday, May 9th (band room)
Thursday, May 11th (band room)
Monday, May 15th (band room)
Tuesday, May 16th (band room)
Wednesday, May 17th (band room)
PLEASE NOTE: Students that perform with the band on Memorial Day, that are not enrolled in a band during the fourth term, must report for the following rehearsals:
7-7:50 AM REHEARSALS: May 9, 11, 15, 16, and 17; or...
2:30-3:00 PM REHEARSALS: May 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, and 17
GRADUATION BRASS QUINTET (PLUS FRIENDS):
The eight students involved in this ensemble will rehearse from 7:00-7:50 AM on...
Tuesday, May 9th (choir room)
Wednesday, May 10th (band room)
Thursday, May 11th (choir room)
Friday, May 12th (band room)
MEMORIAL DAY BAND & DISNEY BAND:
Those participating in the Olney Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, as well as the Noble Memorial Day Ceremony, will rehearse from 7:00-7:50 AM on...
Tuesday, May 9th (band room)
Thursday, May 11th (band room)
Monday, May 15th (band room)
Tuesday, May 16th (band room)
Wednesday, May 17th (band room)
PLEASE NOTE: Students that perform with the band on Memorial Day, that are not enrolled in a band during the fourth term, must report for the following rehearsals:
7-7:50 AM REHEARSALS: May 9, 11, 15, 16, and 17; or...
2:30-3:00 PM REHEARSALS: May 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, and 17
All students, prior to the end of the term, please make sure to take home all personal items. This includes personal instruments, marching band shoes, clothes, book bags, and copies of music. No personal items may be left in the RCHS Music Department after May 19th.
Likewise, all RCHS instruments, music, leather folders, tuners, and musical accessories must be returned prior to the end of the term. Lockers must be empty and clean.
Likewise, all RCHS instruments, music, leather folders, tuners, and musical accessories must be returned prior to the end of the term. Lockers must be empty and clean.
That's all I've got, folks! As always, please feel free to contact me should you have any questions, comments, or concerns. I may be reached at (618) 393-2191 ext. 3153, through Skyward, or by email at cjones@rccu1.net, or via Remind101.
| Sincerely, Christopher Jones Director of Bands Music Teacher Richland County High School |
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