The combined Symphonic Band, Honors Wind Ensemble, the cologuard (for those that wish to perform) performs in the Olney Veterans Day Parade scheduled for Friday, November 11th. 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 the circle drive at RCHS
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:
- Preceremony Music (Hosts of Freedom)
- Opening Remarks
- Invocation
- Introduction of VFW Commander
- Empty Chair
- Star Spangled Banner
- Guest Speaker
- Branch of Service Songs (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines)
- 21-Gun Salute & TAPS
- God Bless America
- Benediction
- Closing Remarks