Marching Tigers Daily Bulletins

Daily Bulletin for 10/14/22

10/13/2022

CONGRATULATIONS ON A GREAT 2022 MARCHING BAND SEASON. AS OF TUESDAY, THE SEASON IS OVER. THIS IS YOUR LAST DAILY BULLETIN FOR 2022!

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

HOUCH IN THE COUCH
RADIOACTIVE IODINE PROCEDURE: Folks, I am finally able to undergo radioactive iodine treatment. I will be away from school Monday, Oct. 17th through Wednesday, October 26th. I will not take the radioactive iodine until Wednesday, but I have to travel to Springfield for the two Thyrogen shots and blood-work on Monday and Tuesday. That means that I will be at the Final Performance, but not much beyond that. The Honors Wind Ensemble will not meet until October 31st (don't forget to audition before the 27th!). The Symphonic Band will be student-led by Emma and Jozalyn, with the goal of learning the Fright Night, Veterans Day (ceremony & parade), and Christmas (parade) music. Kyle will lead the jazz band in my absence.
ILMEA AUDITION RESULTS: Results publish at noon today.
RCHS vs NEWTON FOOTBALL GAME & 8TH GRADE BAND NIGHT: On October 14th, 2022, band students from RCMS and St. Joe are invited to perform with the RCHS Marching Tigers! Clicking HERE for more information.
NEWTON MARCHING EAGLES BAND CLASSIC: On October 15th, 2022 from 10:00am-5:30pm. Clicking HERE for more information.
FINAL PERFORMANCE: Click HERE for the Itinerary.
NOT IN A BAND DURING THE 2ND TERM: If you are not in either the Symphonic Band, Honors Wind Ensemble, or the Jazz Band during the 2nd term, please turn in your school instrument, lyre, flip folder, tuner, and clear out your locker.
HOMEWORK: Each of you has one more written assignment before the end of the term. Pick at least two judges tapes and fill out the following AAR form. You may find the judges recordings HERE. The AAR form may be found under www.rccu1.schoology.com.
2023 LEADERSHIP AUDITIONS: The FIELD CONDUCTOR AUDITIONS will include directing Avengers! Please see Jozalyn & Emma to record the speeches. Auditions are tomorrow, October 13th. SECTION LEADER AUDITIONS are on SmartMusic. To complete the ILMEA scales (mm. 1-6) of the audition, simply log into your SmartMusic account. The test is ready for you. CAPTAIN AUDITIONS will be recorded (both the speeches and the execution of verbal commands. Please see Jozalyn & Emma for more details. All video recordings (not including SmartMusic) will be made available to the band so that current freshman, sophomores, and juniors may cast their votes on the intra-web. Sorry, seniors. Stay tuned to cast your vote!
CHRISTMAS PARADE IN CASEY, IL: You cast your votes, and the results are a land-slide! 90% of you voted to march in the Casey Christmas Parade on Friday, December 2nd. I have added the performance to our calendar. Those that are not in band during that term may join us, provided that you practice the music on your own. Stay tuned for more details!
LUNCH IN THE BAND ROOM: Unfortunately, the band room is not open this week during lunch, except for Thursdays for the leadership-counsel meeting. The band room will be available again next week.
HALLOWEEN PARADE TUNE: The Halloween song and theme is Avengers! However, some of you would prefer to perform another Halloween tune. Avengers! will be the senior song; however, I am open to changing the Halloween song to another that we have in the library. We will learn all of them for Fright Night.
SAVE THE DATE! The Music Shoppe hosts an instrument Step-Up Night at RCHS. This event is open to all high school students across our area, beginning band to high school. For those that are looking for an intermediate or professional instrument to take you to the next level, this is your chance to try out several instruments at RCHS! See the bottom of this post for more details.
EIU HONOR JAZZ COMBO DAY: Just a reminder that submissions for our Honor Jazz Combo Day are due Monday, October 17.
Details about the event are available here: https://www.eiu.edu/music/events_honorcombo.php
The online application is available here: https://www.eiu.edu/music/machform/view.php?id=12798
35th Annual EIU High School Honor Band Festival, which will take place on Saturday, December 10 in the beautiful Doudna Fine Arts Center on the EIU campus. Fifty-five to sixty-five of the best high school band students in Illinois and Indiana will enjoy a day of band rehearsals, a faculty showcase recital and a group warm-up led by our outstanding applied faculty. The day will culminate in a shared concert with the EIU Wind Symphony in EIU's world-class, Dvorak Concert Hall. Transportation is provided by the school. Please notify Mr. Jones if you plan on attending. Click this link for more information:
https://www.eiu.edu/music/events_hshonorband.php
EIU HIGH SCHOOL HONOR BAND FESTIVAL: This event takes place at Eastern Illinois University on Saturday, December 10th. Click HERE for more information.
2022-23 HONORS WIND ENSEMBLE: It's almost time! If you are interested in auditioning for the Honors Wind, please click HERE and fill out the following form. The Honor Wind Ensemble is the premiere instrumental ensemble at RCHS. This advanced level class is by audition only, and is designed to challenge the most experienced and talented musicians with RCHS. The audition music is over Time of Your Life and the ILMEA scales mm. 1-6.
Panther Marching Band Member for a Day, which will take place on Saturday, November 12. Participating students will spend an EIU home football gameday marching and playing along with the Panther Marching Band. This is a great way for students to get a feel for what it feels like to perform in a college marching band and to spend the day on the EIU campus. You need to provide your own transportation. Click this link for more information:
https://www.eiu.edu/marching_band/band_day.php
Please take home your water jugs and Drillmaster shoes. It is time to transition into the concert ensembles!
Missing items? Check the band's lost and found outside of the music office.

OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:

PERSONAL DAYS: Many of you performed at the 2022 Memorial Day Ceremony In Olney. Because that was not a grade, (it was in the summer) I awarded each of you 3.0 hours of personal time. Many of you also earned 1-2 hours of personal time for perfect (or near perfect) attendance for practices from July 25th to August 13th. You may use this personal time for any rehearsal. You may not use this time for performances, rehearsals before a performance, or for other classes. Click HERE to view your available personal time.
DRIVERS NEEDED! We need back up drivers that are able to drive a 42 foot trailer. If you have a family member or a truck driver in the family, please encourage them to volunteer as a back up driver for the Marching Tigers. Mr. Deimel is our primary driver. Mr. Doan from the bus barn, is a back-up driver. However, if neither of them are available for a competition, we need someone to step in. Please have your family member email me at cjones@rccu1.net if they are available. Family members may also call (618) 393-2191 ext. 3153.

RCHS ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We have two birthday shout outs to throw today. We want to wish Robert Cameron and Rylan Hancock very happy birthdays today. We have a few weekend birthdays to announce. Tomorrow, we want to wish Andrew Smith and one of our favorite teachers Mrs. Burgener a very happy birthday.

We want to throw some Tiger good luck wishes today as everyone works through and completes their finals. Take a deep breath and do your best. Finish strong, you got this!
The Olney FFA will be hosting their annual Hayride & Bonfire night tomorrow. There will be food, drinks, a corn hole tournament, basketball, and more fun activities. Sign-up sheets are posted in the ag rooms! Anyone planning on coming should also bring a lawn chair.
Any student that is wanting to be on the scholar bowl team this year needs to see or email Mr. Dunn by today. He needs your Shirt size and has a schedule to give to you.
I smell some chili a cookin’. FBLA is hosting the 7th Annual FBLA Chili Cook-off tonight at the football game. It is $2 to taste test the chili and vote for your favorite. Extra votes are $1 each. Voting will end at the end of half time and the winner will be announced between 3rd and 4th quarters. All proceeds will be donated to Lynden Spieth and his family.
We want to send some Tiger roars to our Tiger soccer squad as they defeated Mt. Vernon last night by a score of 9-3. Isaac Page recorded another hat trick (scored 3 goals) and had 1 assist. Rylan Mosbey scored a goal and recorded 2 assists. Brett Kocher had 2 goals and had 2 assists.
OTN is extremely active today and tomorrow. We want to wish our Lady Tiger Tennis team best of luck today as they start Sectional action in Centralia. Our Tiger Football squad will host Newton tonight at 7:00PM. Hope night continues tonight so bring your money for a variety of raffles. Proceeds benefit cancer patients of Richland and Jasper Counties. Tomorrow, our Tiger soccer team will begin quarterfinal postseason action at 11:00 against Mt. Vernon at the college. Our Tiger Marching Band will compete in Newton tomorrow afternoon. And last, but certainly not least, good luck throws go out to our Lady Tiger Volleyball squad as they compete in the Edwards County tournament.

Have a fantastic day today. Do what’s right, you are in control and remember, everyday is a great day when you are an Olney Tiger!!

One School - One Mission - One Tiger Nation

Daily Bulletin for 10/13/22

10/13/2022

ONE REHEARSAL LEFT OF THE 2022 SEASON!

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Tomorrow's rehearsal schedule is listed above. This schedule is subject to change, should the need arise.
RADIOACTIVE IODINE PROCEDURE: Folks, I received word this morning from my Endocrinologist that, after two years, I am finally able to undergo radioactive iodine treatment to (hopefully) kill any remaining thyroid cancer cells that have gone undetected. I will be out of school Monday, Oct. 17th through Wednesday, October 26th. I will not take the radioactive iodine until Wednesday, but I have to travel to Springfield for the two Thyrogen shots and bloodwork on Monday and Tuesday. That means that I will be at the Final Performance, but not much beyond that. Honors Wind will not meet until October 31st. The Symphonic Band will be student-led, with the goal of learning the Fright Night, Veterans Day (ceremony & parade), and Christmas (parade) music. More on this tomorrow.
HOMEWORK: Each of you has one more written assignment before the end of the term. Pick at least two judges tapes and fill out the following AAR form. You may find the judges recordings HERE. The AAR form may be found under www.rccu1.schoology.com.
2022 MARCHING TIGERS VIDEO!
2023 LEADERSHIP AUDITIONS: The FIELD CONDUCTOR AUDITIONS will include directing Avengers! Please see Jozalyn & Emma to record the speeches. Auditions are tomorrow, October 13th. SECTION LEADER AUDITIONS are on SmartMusic. To complete the ILMEA scales (mm. 1-6) of the audition, simply log into your SmartMusic account. The test is ready for you. CAPTAIN AUDITIONS will be recorded (both the speeches and the execution of verbal commands. Please see Jozalyn & Emma for more details. All video recordings (not including SmartMusic) will be made available to the band so that current freshman, sophomores, and juniors may cast their votes on the intraweb. Sorry, seniors.
PLAYING TEST: We are running out of rehearsals. For this reason, I am cancelling the playing test over Be Thou My Vision
FINAL EXAM: Your final exam will be the average of all of the playing tests that you completed this term.
CHRISTMAS PARADE IN CASEY, IL: You cast your votes, and the results are a land-slide! 90% of you voted to march in the Casey Christmas Parade on Friday, December 2nd. I have added the performance to our calendar. Those that are not in band during that term may join us, provided that you practice the music on your own. Stay tuned for more details!
LUNCH IN THE BAND ROOM: Unfortunately, the band room is not open this week during lunch, except for Thursdays for the leadership-counsel meeting. The band room will be available again next week.
SENIOR NIGHT & SENIOR SONG: I submitted the form to Mr. Music & to Mrs. Rodgers. Seventeen of you submitted the form. If you did not enter your name and who (whom?) is walking you down the track on Friday night, please talk to Mr. Music or Mrs. Rodgers. We are performing Avengers! We don't have a lot of time to prepare this tune. Please make sure to practice at home.
HALLOWEEN PARADE TUNE: The Halloween song and theme is Avengers! However, some of you would prefer to perform another Halloween tune. Avengers! will be the senior song; however, I am open to changing the Halloween song to another that we have in the library. We will learn all of them for Fright Night.
PARENT/GUARDIAN PICK UP: Please message me on Remind if you plan on traveling home with a parent/guard.
SAVE THE DATE! The Music Shoppe hosts an instrument Step-Up Night at RCHS. This event is open to all high school students across our area, beginning band to high school. For those that are looking for an intermediate or professional instrument to take you to the next level, this is your chance to try out several instruments at RCHS! See the bottom of this post for more details.
EIU HONOR JAZZ COMBO DAY: This event takes place at Eastern Illinois University on Monday, November 7th. Click HERE for more information.
RCHS vs NEWTON FOOTBALL GAME & 8TH GRADE BAND NIGHT: On October 14th, 2022, band students from RCMS and St. Joe are invited to perform with the RCHS Marching Tigers! Clicking HERE for more information.
NEWTON MARCHING EAGLES BAND CLASSIC: On October 15th, 2022 from 10:00am-5:30pm. Clicking HERE for more information.
FINAL PERFORMANCE: Click HERE for the Itinerary.
2022-23 HONORS WIND ENSEMBLE: It's almost time! If you are interested in auditioning for the Honors Wind, please click HERE and fill out the following form. The Honor Wind Ensemble is the premiere instrumental ensemble at RCHS. This advanced level class is by audition only, and is designed to challenge the most experienced and talented musicians with RCHS. The audition music is over Time of Your Life and the ILMEA scales mm. 1-6.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP: We will meet on Thursday, October 13th during lunch to discuss The Twin Thieves. Pizza is provided by Tri-M. Please read chapters 34-36, and the chapter on 11 Ways Great Leaders Build Great Teams. I would like to meet this Thursday during lunch during the 1st term. This will be our last meeting.
Panther Marching Band Member for a Day, which will take place on Saturday, November 12. Participating students will spend an EIU home football gameday marching and playing along with the Panther Marching Band. This is a great way for students to get a feel for what it feels like to perform in a college marching band and to spend the day on the EIU campus. You need to provide your own transportation. Click this link for more information:
https://www.eiu.edu/marching_band/band_day.php
EIU HIGH SCHOOL HONOR BAND FESTIVAL: This event takes place at Eastern Illinois University on Saturday, December 10th. Click HERE for more information.

OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Missing items? Check the band's lost and found outside of the music office.
PERSONAL DAYS: Many of you performed at the 2022 Memorial Day Ceremony In Olney. Because that was not a grade, (it was in the summer) I awarded each of you 3.0 hours of personal time. Many of you also earned 1-2 hours of personal time for perfect (or near perfect) attendance for practices from July 25th to August 13th. You may use this personal time for any rehearsal. You may not use this time for performances, rehearsals before a performance, or for other classes. Click HERE to view your available personal time.
EXCUSED ABSENCE REQUEST FORM: Should you need to miss an event due to illness, another school event, or a once-in-a-lifetime event, please fill out the following form. You must first log into your rccu1 account before clicking on the link. Make sure to review the RCHS Bands handbook on the website, and to contact Mr. Jones after completing the form. Click HERE to access the form.
DRIVERS NEEDED! We need back up drivers that are able to drive a 42 foot trailer. If you have a family member or a truck driver in the family, please encourage them to volunteer as a back up driver for the Marching Tigers. Mr. Deimel is our primary driver. Mr. Doan from the bus barn, is a back-up driver. However, if neither of them are available for a competition, we need someone to step in. Please have your family member email me at cjones@rccu1.net if they are available. Family members may also call (618) 393-2191 ext. 3153.
35th Annual EIU High School Honor Band Festival, which will take place on Saturday, December 10 in the beautiful Doudna Fine Arts Center on the EIU campus. Fifty-five to sixty-five of the best high school band students in Illinois and Indiana will enjoy a day of band rehearsals, a faculty showcase recital and a group warm-up led by our outstanding applied faculty. The day will culminate in a shared concert with the EIU Wind Symphony in EIU's world-class, Dvorak Concert Hall. Transportation is provided by the school. Please notify Mr. Jones if you plan on attending. Click this link for more information:
https://www.eiu.edu/music/events_hshonorband.php

RCHS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We have one birthday shout out to throw today. We want to wish Shamus Shick a very happy birthday today.

Students, the first term comes to an end Friday - this Friday! Please take some time to check in on your missing work. Friday will be a 3:00 dismissal day.
Coming this Saturday, the Olney FFA will be hosting their annual Hayride & Bonfire night. There will be food, drinks, a corn hole tournament, basketball, and more fun activities. Sign-up sheets are posted in the ag rooms!
Any student that is wanting to be on the scholar bowl team this year needs to see or email Mr. Dunn by this Friday. He needs your Shirt size and has a schedule to give to you..
We have two LIC champions in our school today. Tiger roars go out to Holden Hough and Tatum David this morning. They both placed first in the conference cross country meet yesterday. The Lady Tiger runners captured third place overall as a team. Mackenzi Thomas came in 11th place, Briley Kocher finished in 16th place, Karlee Piercefield came in 17th place, and Danielle Clodfelter finished in 18th place. On the gentlemen’s side, Trenton Payne came in 22nd place, Kaydn Cooley finished in 24th place, and Ruger Stevens came in 39th place. Well done runners, way to represent OTN!
Here are some words of wisdom for this Wednesday: Always remember, the closer you get to realizing a dream, goal or a breakthrough the greater the resistance becomes. Don't stop! It's just a test. Finish the job, complete the mission!

Have a fantastic day today. Do what’s right, you are in control and remember, everyday is a great day when you are an Olney Tiger!!

One School - One Mission - One Tiger Nation

Daily Bulletin for 10/12/22

10/12/2022

TWO REHEARSALS REMAINING OF THE 2022 SEASON. MAKE THEM COUNT!

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Tomorrow's rehearsal schedule is listed above. This schedule is subject to change, should the need arise.
BREAKFAST AT THE FIRST METHODIST CHURCH: The First Methodist Church has graciously offered to feed the RCHS Marching Tigers tomorrow at 7am at 335 Fair St. For those that would like a free meal, you may drive yourself, or your parents may drop you off at the church. RCHS Bands has reserved an activity bus to get students from the church to the high school. However, again, students must make their own arrangements to get to the church, should they wish to attend the breakfast. Thursday's rehearsal has been postponed until 7:30am in the band room. Please let Mr. Jones know if you are planning on attending the breakfast so that the First Methodist Church knows how much food to prepare.
RADIOACTIVE IODINE PROCEDURE: Folks, I received word this morning from my Endocrinologist that, after two years, I am finally able to undergo radioactive iodine treatment to (hopefully) kill any remaining thyroid cancer cells that have gone undetected. I will be out of school Monday, Oct. 17th through Wednesday, October 26th. I will not take the radioactive iodine until Wednesday, but I have to travel to Springfield for the two Thyrogen shots and bloodwork on Monday and Tuesday. That means that I will be at the Final Performance, but not much beyond that. Honors Wind will not meet until October 31st. The Symphonic Band will be student-led, with the goal of learning the Fright Night, Veterans Day (ceremony & parade), and Christmas (parade) music. More on this tomorrow.
HOMEWORK: Each of you has one more written assignment before the end of the term. Pick at least two judges tapes and fill out the following AAR form. You may find the judges recordings HERE. The AAR form may be found under www.rccu1.schoology.com.
2022 MARCHING TIGERS VIDEO!
2023 LEADERSHIP AUDITIONS: The FIELD CONDUCTOR AUDITIONS will include directing Avengers! Please see Jozalyn & Emma to record the speeches. Auditions are tomorrow, October 13th. SECTION LEADER AUDITIONS are on SmartMusic. To complete the ILMEA scales (mm. 1-6) of the audition, simply log into your SmartMusic account. The test is ready for you. CAPTAIN AUDITIONS will be recorded (both the speeches and the execution of verbal commands. Please see Jozalyn & Emma for more details. All video recordings (not including SmartMusic) will be made available to the band so that current freshman, sophomores, and juniors may cast their votes on the intraweb. Sorry, seniors.
PLAYING TEST: We are running out of rehearsals. For this reason, I am cancelling the playing test over Be Thou My Vision
FINAL EXAM: Your final exam will be the average of all of the playing tests that you completed this term.
CHRISTMAS PARADE IN CASEY, IL: You cast your votes, and the results are a land-slide! 90% of you voted to march in the Casey Christmas Parade on Friday, December 2nd. I have added the performance to our calendar. Those that are not in band during that term may join us, provided that you practice the music on your own. Stay tuned for more details!
LUNCH IN THE BAND ROOM: Unfortunately, the band room is not open this week during lunch, except for Thursdays for the leadership-counsel meeting. The band room will be available again next week.
SENIOR NIGHT & SENIOR SONG: I submitted the form to Mr. Music & to Mrs. Rodgers. Seventeen of you submitted the form. If you did not enter your name and who (whom?) is walking you down the track on Friday night, please talk to Mr. Music or Mrs. Rodgers. We are performing Avengers! We don't have a lot of time to prepare this tune. Please make sure to practice at home.
HALLOWEEN PARADE TUNE: The Halloween song and theme is Avengers! However, some of you would prefer to perform another Halloween tune. Avengers! will be the senior song; however, I am open to changing the Halloween song to another that we have in the library. We will learn all of them for Fright Night.
PARENT/GUARDIAN PICK UP: Please message me on Remind if you plan on traveling home with a parent/guard.
SAVE THE DATE! The Music Shoppe hosts an instrument Step-Up Night at RCHS. This event is open to all high school students across our area, beginning band to high school. For those that are looking for an intermediate or professional instrument to take you to the next level, this is your chance to try out several instruments at RCHS! See the bottom of this post for more details.
EIU HONOR JAZZ COMBO DAY: This event takes place at Eastern Illinois University on Monday, November 7th. Click HERE for more information.
RCHS vs NEWTON FOOTBALL GAME & 8TH GRADE BAND NIGHT: On October 14th, 2022, band students from RCMS and St. Joe are invited to perform with the RCHS Marching Tigers! Clicking HERE for more information.
NEWTON MARCHING EAGLES BAND CLASSIC: On October 15th, 2022 from 10:00am-5:30pm. Clicking HERE for more information.
FINAL PERFORMANCE: Click HERE for the Itinerary.
2022-23 HONORS WIND ENSEMBLE: It's almost time! If you are interested in auditioning for the Honors Wind, please click HERE and fill out the following form. The Honor Wind Ensemble is the premiere instrumental ensemble at RCHS. This advanced level class is by audition only, and is designed to challenge the most experienced and talented musicians with RCHS. The audition music is over Time of Your Life and the ILMEA scales mm. 1-6.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP: We will meet on Thursday, October 13th during lunch to discuss The Twin Thieves. Pizza is provided by Tri-M. Please read chapters 34-36, and the chapter on 11 Ways Great Leaders Build Great Teams. I would like to meet this Thursday during lunch during the 1st term. This will be our last meeting.
Panther Marching Band Member for a Day, which will take place on Saturday, November 12. Participating students will spend an EIU home football gameday marching and playing along with the Panther Marching Band. This is a great way for students to get a feel for what it feels like to perform in a college marching band and to spend the day on the EIU campus. You need to provide your own transportation. Click this link for more information:
https://www.eiu.edu/marching_band/band_day.php
EIU HIGH SCHOOL HONOR BAND FESTIVAL: This event takes place at Eastern Illinois University on Saturday, December 10th. Click HERE for more information.

OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Missing items? Check the band's lost and found outside of the music office.
PERSONAL DAYS: Many of you performed at the 2022 Memorial Day Ceremony In Olney. Because that was not a grade, (it was in the summer) I awarded each of you 3.0 hours of personal time. Many of you also earned 1-2 hours of personal time for perfect (or near perfect) attendance for practices from July 25th to August 13th. You may use this personal time for any rehearsal. You may not use this time for performances, rehearsals before a performance, or for other classes. Click HERE to view your available personal time.
EXCUSED ABSENCE REQUEST FORM: Should you need to miss an event due to illness, another school event, or a once-in-a-lifetime event, please fill out the following form. You must first log into your rccu1 account before clicking on the link. Make sure to review the RCHS Bands handbook on the website, and to contact Mr. Jones after completing the form. Click HERE to access the form.
DRIVERS NEEDED! We need back up drivers that are able to drive a 42 foot trailer. If you have a family member or a truck driver in the family, please encourage them to volunteer as a back up driver for the Marching Tigers. Mr. Deimel is our primary driver. Mr. Doan from the bus barn, is a back-up driver. However, if neither of them are available for a competition, we need someone to step in. Please have your family member email me at cjones@rccu1.net if they are available. Family members may also call (618) 393-2191 ext. 3153.
35th Annual EIU High School Honor Band Festival, which will take place on Saturday, December 10 in the beautiful Doudna Fine Arts Center on the EIU campus. Fifty-five to sixty-five of the best high school band students in Illinois and Indiana will enjoy a day of band rehearsals, a faculty showcase recital and a group warm-up led by our outstanding applied faculty. The day will culminate in a shared concert with the EIU Wind Symphony in EIU's world-class, Dvorak Concert Hall. Transportation is provided by the school. Please notify Mr. Jones if you plan on attending. Click this link for more information:
https://www.eiu.edu/music/events_hshonorband.php

SCHOOL DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We have one birthday shout out to throw today. We want to wish Shamus Shick a very happy birthday today.

Students, the first term comes to an end Friday - this Friday! Please take some time to check in on your missing work. Friday will be a 3:00 dismissal day.
Coming this Saturday, the Olney FFA will be hosting their annual Hayride & Bonfire night. There will be food, drinks, a corn hole tournament, basketball, and more fun activities. Sign-up sheets are posted in the ag rooms!
Any student that is wanting to be on the scholar bowl team this year needs to see or email Mr. Dunn by this Friday. He needs your Shirt size and has a schedule to give to you..
We have two LIC champions in our school today. Tiger roars go out to Holden Hough and Tatum David this morning. They both placed first in the conference cross country meet yesterday. The Lady Tiger runners captured third place overall as a team. Mackenzi Thomas came in 11th place, Briley Kocher finished in 16th place, Karlee Piercefield came in 17th place, and Danielle Clodfelter finished in 18th place. On the gentlemen’s side, Trenton Payne came in 22nd place, Kaydn Cooley finished in 24th place, and Ruger Stevens came in 39th place. Well done runners, way to represent OTN!

Here are some words of wisdom for this Wednesday: Always remember, the closer you get to realizing a dream, goal or a breakthrough the greater the resistance becomes. Don't stop! It's just a test. Finish the job, complete the mission.

Have a fantastic day today. Do what’s right, you are in control and remember, everyday is a great day when you are an Olney Tiger!!

One School - One Mission - One Tiger Nation

Daily Bulletin for 10/11/22

10/11/2022

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Tomorrow's rehearsal schedule is listed above. This schedule is subject to change, should the need arise. There is a chance of rain tomorrow.
HOMEWORK: Each of you has one more written assignment before the end of the term. Pick at least two judges tapes and fill out the following AAR form. You may find the judges recordings HERE. The AAR form may be found under www.rccu1.schoology.com.
2022 MARCHING TIGERS VIDEO!
AUDITIONS: The field conductor will conduct Avengers. All candidates for the 2023 field conductor position may practice conducting to this tune (behind the drumline) during the practices. Auditions are Thursday, October 13th.
PLAYING TEST: We are running out of rehearsals. For this reason, I am cancelling the playing test over Be Thou My Vision
FINAL EXAM: Your final exam will be the average of all of the playing tests that you completed this term.
Would you like to march in the Casey, IL Christmas Parade on December 2nd? This would be the Honors Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, those within the drumline (even those not in band during the 2nd term), and the color guard. Vote HERE!
LUNCH IN THE BAND ROOM: Unfortunately, the band room is not open this week during lunch, except for Thursdays for the leadership-counsel meeting. The band room will be available again next week.
SENIOR NIGHT: I submitted the form to Mr. Music & to Mrs. Rodgers. Seventeen of you submitted the form. If you did not enter your name and who (whom?) is walking you down the track on Friday night, please talk to Mr. Music or Mrs. Rodgers.
BAND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS STARTING 2023-24: I wanted you folks to start thinking about this before registration begins for the following academic year. Starting August 2023, freshmen and sophomores will be require to enroll in at least one band for every term. There are four terms in a year. Any band will do! You may register for any combination of the following ensembles: marching band, Symphonic Band, Honors Wind Ensemble, and (the OTE class) jazz band. Juniors and seniors will not yet have a required number of terms in which they need to enroll in a year. However, to be eligible to enroll in the marching band, juniors and seniors must also enroll in at least two terms Symphonic Band, the Honors Wind Ensemble, or three terms of the Jazz Band. There are exceptions to this rule, such as for color guard and front ensemble. There is no requirement on joining the Symphonic Band or the Jazz Band. More on this later.
HALLOWEEN PARADE TUNE: The Halloween song and theme is Avengers! However, some of you would prefer to perform another Halloween tune. Avengers! will be the senior song; however, I am open to changing the Halloween song to another that we have in the library. We will learn all of them for Fright Night.
SENIOR SONG: We are performing Beethoven & Wolfgang. We don't have a lot of time to prepare this tune. Please make sure to practice at home.
PARENT/GUARDIAN PICK UP: Please message me on Remind if you plan on traveling home with a parent/guard.
2023 LEADERSHIP AUDITIONS: Are you interested in applying/auditioning for a leadership position for the 2023 season? We would love to have you! Please fill out the leadership application form HERE. Please log into your rccu1 account before clicking on the link. Auditions are next week!
SAVE THE DATE! The Music Shoppe hosts an instrument Step-Up Night at RCHS. This event is open to all high school students across our area, beginning band to high school. For those that are looking for an intermediate or professional instrument to take you to the next level, this is your chance to try out several instruments at RCHS! See the bottom of this post for more details.
35th Annual EIU High School Honor Band Festival, which will take place on Saturday, December 10 in the beautiful Doudna Fine Arts Center on the EIU campus. Fifty-five to sixty-five of the best high school band students in Illinois and Indiana will enjoy a day of band rehearsals, a faculty showcase recital and a group warm-up led by our outstanding applied faculty. The day will culminate in a shared concert with the EIU Wind Symphony in EIU's world-class, Dvorak Concert Hall. Transportation is provided by the school. Please notify Mr. Jones if you plan on attending. Click this link for more information:
https://www.eiu.edu/music/events_hshonorband.php
EIU HONOR JAZZ COMBO DAY: This event takes place at Eastern Illinois University on Monday, November 7th. Click HERE for more information.
EXCUSED ABSENCE REQUEST FORM: Should you need to miss an event due to illness, another school event, or a once-in-a-lifetime event, please fill out the following form. You must first log into your rccu1 account before clicking on the link. Make sure to review the RCHS Bands handbook on the website, and to contact Mr. Jones after completing the form. Click HERE to access the form.
RCHS vs NEWTON FOOTBALL GAME & 8TH GRADE BAND NIGHT: On October 14th, 2022, band students from RCMS and St. Joe are invited to perform with the RCHS Marching Tigers! Clicking HERE for more information.
NEWTON MARCHING EAGLES BAND CLASSIC: On October 15th, 2022 from 10:00am-5:30pm. Clicking HERE for more information.
FINAL PERFORMANCE: Click HERE for the Itinerary.
DRIVERS NEEDED! We need back up drivers that are able to drive a 42 foot trailer. If you have a family member or a truck driver in the family, please encourage them to volunteer as a back up driver for the Marching Tigers. Mr. Deimel is our primary driver. Mr. Doan from the bus barn, is a back-up driver. However, if neither of them are available for a competition, we need someone to step in. Please have your family member email me at cjones@rccu1.net if they are available. Family members may also call (618) 393-2191 ext. 3153.
2022-23 HONORS WIND ENSEMBLE: It's almost time! If you are interested in auditioning for the Honors Wind, please click HERE and fill out the following form. The Honor Wind Ensemble is the premiere instrumental ensemble at RCHS. This advanced level class is by audition only, and is designed to challenge the most experienced and talented musicians with RCHS. The audition music is over Time of Your Life and the ILMEA scales mm. 1-6.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP: We will meet on Thursday, October 13th during lunch to discuss The Twin Thieves. Pizza is provided by Tri-M. Please read chapters 34-36, and the chapter on 11 Ways Great Leaders Build Great Teams. I would like to meet this Thursday during lunch during the 1st term. This will be our last meeting.
Panther Marching Band Member for a Day, which will take place on Saturday, November 12. Participating students will spend an EIU home football gameday marching and playing along with the Panther Marching Band. This is a great way for students to get a feel for what it feels like to perform in a college marching band and to spend the day on the EIU campus. You need to provide your own transportation. Click this link for more information:
https://www.eiu.edu/marching_band/band_day.php
EIU HIGH SCHOOL HONOR BAND FESTIVAL: This event takes place at Eastern Illinois University on Saturday, December 10th. Click HERE for more information.

OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Missing items? Check the band's lost and found outside of the music office.
Bring cash to competitions. Many competitions won't accept debit/credit cards.
NO GUM! Just a reminder that gum is prohibited (in mouth or not) in the music department. I am aware that gum is allowed in the other parts of the school, and that the school handbook doesn't say anything about gum. However, gum can cause serious damage to an instrument (especially woodwinds). Also, I just scraped three pieces of gum off the band room floor.
PERSONAL DAYS: Many of you performed at the 2022 Memorial Day Ceremony In Olney. Because that was not a grade, (it was in the summer) I awarded each of you 3.0 hours of personal time. Many of you also earned 1-2 hours of personal time for perfect (or near perfect) attendance for practices from July 25th to August 13th. You may use this personal time for any rehearsal. You may not use this time for performances, rehearsals before a performance, or for other classes. Click HERE to view your available personal time.
COLOR GUARD: You were exempt from Tuesdays and Thursdays practices from 7-8am to compensate for the two hour evening rehearsals. Because your evening practices are now only 1.5 hours, I am modifying your schedule on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You will still report to class at 8am on Tuesdays; however, from this point forward, you need to report on Thursdays at 7:30am. If a member of the color guard is not able to attend a portion, or all, of an evening rehearsal, that individual will make up your time between Tuesday from 7-8, and/or Thursday from 7-7:30.
The music commons is available to use during lunch (except Thursdays)!

RCHS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

We have two birthday shout outs to throw today. We want to wish Dawn Lamb and Mahayla Clore happy birthdays today.

Coming this Saturday, the Olney FFA will be hosting their annual Hayride & Bonfire night. There will be food, drinks, a corn hole tournament, basketball, and more fun activities. Sign-up sheets are posted in the ag rooms!
Juniors who are signed up for the PSAT need to report to the Upper Deck on the South side of Ron Herrin Gymnasium at 8:00 tomorrow morning. Please bring a calculator with you. If you do not have a calculator, we will provide one for you. The test will be over before the lunch bell and students will report to 4th block after lunch.
Students, the end of the term is this Friday. We will not run a 2:00 PM dismissal schedule due to finals.
Tiger roars go out to Alex and Ayden Nealis. They competed in the state championship golf tournament over the weekend. Alex finished tied for 38th place and Ayden came in with a tie at 44th place.
Our Lady Tiger Tennis team competed in the LIC championship over the weekend. Shout outs go to Grayce Burgener and Abi Atwood as they were crowned doubles champions. Claire Uhl and Evie Potter came in 2nd place respectively. Pats on the back go out to McKenna Snider as she placed 2nd in singles competition.
Our Tiger marching band competed in Effingham Saturday. They finished in 2nd place in their class.
Your Olney Tiger Football squad took down Robinson Saturday night. Congratulations on your hard fought victory!
We want to wish our Cross Country runners best of luck this afternoon as they head to Charleston to compete in the LIC meet.
Today is Tuesday, this means it’s time for the joke of the day sponsored by Gary Walters: Here we go - Two pickles fell out of a jar onto the floor. What did one say to the other? ”Dill with it!
At this time, we want to congratulate and recognize our STRIPES award recipients for the month of September. The character trait was service. We would like to have these students report to the front of the office after announcements:

Have a fantastic day today. Do what’s right, you are in control and remember, everyday is a great day when you are an Olney Tiger!!

Daily Bulletin for 9/6/22

10/6/2022

4 REHEARSALS REMAINING IN THE 2022 SEASON

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Tomorrow's rehearsal schedule is listed above. This schedule is subject to change, should the need arise.
The field conductor will conduct Avengers. All candidates for the 2023 field conductor position may practice conducting to this tune (behind the drumline) during the practices. Auditions are Thursday, October 13th.
No rehearsal on Friday, October 7th. Enjoy your day off!
PLAYING TEST: I need recordings of all winds over Be Thou My Vision by Wednesday, October 12th. This test will be completed outside of class. Use a smart phone to record yourself playing the chorale (eyes closed - it is memorized). Then, upload the video onto your rccu1 Google Drive. Once it has uploaded, share the file with me (cjones@rccu1.net). If you don't have a way to do this at home, you may use one of the iPads before or after school. Color guard and drumline are exempt from this playing test.
Would you like to march in the Casey, IL Christmas Parade on December 2nd? This would be the Honors Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, those within the drumline (even those not in band during the 2nd term), and the color guard. Vote HERE!
LUNCH IN THE BAND ROOM: You are welcome to eat lunch in the music commons every day this week.
SENIOR NIGHT: Seniors, please fill out the following form. This tells us how you would prefer to be announced, and who will be walking with you (parent, guardian, etc.). Click HERE for the form. Please complete this form by Thursday.
BAND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS STARTING 2023-24: I wanted you folks to start thinking about this before registration begins for the following academic year. Starting August 2023, freshmen and sophomores will be require to enroll in at least one band for every term. There are four terms in a year. Any band will do! You may register for any combination of the following ensembles: marching band, Symphonic Band, Honors Wind Ensemble, and (the OTE class) jazz band. Juniors and seniors will not yet have a required number of terms in which they need to enroll in a year. However, to be eligible to enroll in the marching band, juniors and seniors must also enroll in at least two terms Symphonic Band, the Honors Wind Ensemble, or three terms of the Jazz Band. There are exceptions to this rule, such as for color guard and front ensemble. There is no requirement on joining the Symphonic Band or the Jazz Band. More on this later.
HALLOWEEN PARADE TUNE: The Halloween song and theme is Avengers!
BUS ASSIGNMENTS: You may find the bus/seating assignments HERE.
PARENT/GUARDIAN PICK UP: Please message me on Remind if you plan on traveling home with a parent/guard.
2023 LEADERSHIP AUDITIONS: Are you interested in applying/auditioning for a leadership position for the 2023 season? We would love to have you! Please fill out the leadership application form HERE. Please log into your rccu1 account before clicking on the link. Auditions are next week!
SAVE THE DATE! The Music Shoppe hosts an instrument Step-Up Night at RCHS. This event is open to all high school students across our area, beginning band to high school. For those that are looking for an intermediate or professional instrument to take you to the next level, this is your chance to try out several instruments at RCHS! See the bottom of this post for more details.
35th Annual EIU High School Honor Band Festival, which will take place on Saturday, December 10 in the beautiful Doudna Fine Arts Center on the EIU campus. Fifty-five to sixty-five of the best high school band students in Illinois and Indiana will enjoy a day of band rehearsals, a faculty showcase recital and a group warm-up led by our outstanding applied faculty. The day will culminate in a shared concert with the EIU Wind Symphony in EIU's world-class, Dvorak Concert Hall. Transportation is provided by the school. Please notify Mr. Jones if you plan on attending. Click this link for more information:
https://www.eiu.edu/music/events_hshonorband.php
EIU HONOR JAZZ COMBO DAY: This event takes place at Eastern Illinois University on Monday, November 7th. Click HERE for more information.
EXCUSED ABSENCE REQUEST FORM: Should you need to miss an event due to illness, another school event, or a once-in-a-lifetime event, please fill out the following form. You must first log into your rccu1 account before clicking on the link. Make sure to review the RCHS Bands handbook on the website, and to contact Mr. Jones after completing the form. Click HERE to access the form.
EFFINGHAM MARCHING HEARTS INVITATIONAL: On October 8th, 2022 from 8:30-10:30am. Clicking HERE for more information.
RCHS vs NEWTON FOOTBALL GAME & 8TH GRADE BAND NIGHT: On October 14th, 2022, band students from RCMS and St. Joe are invited to perform with the RCHS Marching Tigers! Clicking HERE for more information.
NEWTON MARCHING EAGLES BAND CLASSIC: On October 15th, 2022 from 10:00am-5:30pm. Clicking HERE for more information.
FINAL PERFORMANCE: Click HERE for the Itinerary.
DRIVERS NEEDED! We need back up drivers that are able to drive a 42 foot trailer. If you have a family member or a truck driver in the family, please encourage them to volunteer as a back up driver for the Marching Tigers. Mr. Deimel is our primary driver. Mr. Doan from the bus barn, is a back-up driver. However, if neither of them are available for a competition, we need someone to step in. Please have your family member email me at cjones@rccu1.net if they are available. Family members may also call (618) 393-2191 ext. 3153.
2022-23 HONORS WIND ENSEMBLE: It's almost time! If you are interested in auditioning for the Honors Wind, please click HERE and fill out the following form. The Honor Wind Ensemble is the premiere instrumental ensemble at RCHS. This advanced level class is by audition only, and is designed to challenge the most experienced and talented musicians with RCHS. The audition music is over Time of Your Life and the ILMEA scales mm. 1-6.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP: We will meet on Thursday, October 13th during lunch to discuss The Twin Thieves. Pizza is provided by Tri-M. Please read chapters 34-36, and the chapter on 11 Ways Great Leaders Build Great Teams. I would like to meet this Thursday during lunch during the 1st term. This will be our last meeting.
SENIOR SONG: We are performing Beethoven & Wolfgang. We don't have a lot of time to prepare this tune. Please make sure to practice at home.
Panther Marching Band Member for a Day, which will take place on Saturday, November 12. Participating students will spend an EIU home football gameday marching and playing along with the Panther Marching Band. This is a great way for students to get a feel for what it feels like to perform in a college marching band and to spend the day on the EIU campus. You need to provide your own transportation. Click this link for more information:
https://www.eiu.edu/marching_band/band_day.php
EIU HIGH SCHOOL HONOR BAND FESTIVAL: This event takes place at Eastern Illinois University on Saturday, December 10th. Click HERE for more information.

OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Missing items? Check the band's lost and found outside of the music office.
Bring cash to competitions. Many competitions won't accept debit/credit cards.
ILMEA AUDITION CUTS: ILMEA has narrowed the audition material. Visit https://ilmea.org/5auditions for more details.
NO GUM! Just a reminder that gum is prohibited (in mouth or not) in the music department. I am aware that gum is allowed in the other parts of the school, and that the school handbook doesn't say anything about gum. However, gum can cause serious damage to an instrument (especially woodwinds). Also, I just scraped three pieces of gum off the band room floor.
PERSONAL DAYS: Many of you performed at the 2022 Memorial Day Ceremony In Olney. Because that was not a grade, (it was in the summer) I awarded each of you 3.0 hours of personal time. Many of you also earned 1-2 hours of personal time for perfect (or near perfect) attendance for practices from July 25th to August 13th. You may use this personal time for any rehearsal. You may not use this time for performances, rehearsals before a performance, or for other classes. Click HERE to view your available personal time.
COLOR GUARD: You were exempt from Tuesdays and Thursdays practices from 7-8am to compensate for the two hour evening rehearsals. Because your evening practices are now only 1.5 hours, I am modifying your schedule on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You will still report to class at 8am on Tuesdays; however, from this point forward, you need to report on Thursdays at 7:30am. If a member of the color guard is not able to attend a portion, or all, of an evening rehearsal, that individual will make up your time between Tuesday from 7-8, and/or Thursday from 7-7:30.
The music commons is available to use during lunch (except Thursdays)!

RCHS DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:

We have three birthday shout outs to throw today. We want to wish Dirks Weiler, Lakken Ralston, and Olivia Beal happy birthdays today. We have a few extended weekend birthdays to announce. Tomorrow, Jacob Slichenmyer will be celebrating a birthday. Saturday, happy birthday throws go out to Gavyn Cothern and Xander Holtz. On Monday, it’s Chloe Armstrong and Trey Kuenhold’s turn to blow out the candles.

Today is the first annual tour day for seniors. We will begin boarding buses immediately after this block. This is a great opportunity to tour some local businesses. Please be on your best behavior as you are representing our school today.
Congratulations to our STRIPES character winners for the month of September. The trait was service. Students who are recognized for this award will receive a t-shirt from the teacher who nominated them. Please wear your shirts Tuesday so we can announce your names and take a picture. The STRIPES character trait for October is trust.
The Olney FFA Food Science Varsity team took home 1st place at the SIU Carbondale Food Science contest last night. Jorri VanDyke took 1st place individually as well. Congratulations on a job well done, way to represent One Tiger Nation!
There is no school tomorrow or Monday due to a teacher’s institute and Columbus Day. Students, this is a great time to get your work caught up as the term ends next Friday.
We want to wish Alex and Ayden Nealis best of luck as they are on the road to Bloomington this morning to compete in the two day state golf tournament. Also, best of luck to our Lady Tiger volleyball teams as they are on the road to Robinson tonight. Our gentlemen’s soccer squad is also on the road to Robinson as well. Good luck throws to our Tiger soccer team.
On Saturday, we want to wish our Lady Tiger Tennis team best of luck as they will compete here at RCHS in the LIC tournament, and our Tiger football team will look to turn up the heat Saturday as they are on the road to Robinson.

Have a fantastic day today. Do what’s right, you are in control and remember, everyday is a great day when you are an Olney Tiger!!

Daily Bulletin for 10/5/22

10/5/2022

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5 REHEARSALS REMAINING IN THE 2022 SEASON

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Tomorrow's rehearsal schedule is listed above. This schedule is subject to change, should the need arise.
The field conductor will conduct Ludwig & Wolfgang. All candidates for the 2023 field conductor position may practice conducting to this tune (behind the drumline) during the practice.
No rehearsal on Friday, October 7th. Enjoy your day off!
Would you like to march in the Casey, IL Christmas Parade on December 2nd? This would be the Honors Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, those within the drumline (even those not in band during the 2nd term), and the color guard. Vote HERE!
LUNCH IN THE BAND ROOM: You are welcome to eat lunch in the music commons every day this week.
SENIOR NIGHT: Seniors, please fill out the following form. This tells us how you would prefer to be announced, and who will be walking with you (parent, guardian, etc.). Click HERE for the form. Please complete this form by Thursday.
BAND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS STARTING 2023-24: I wanted you folks to start thinking about this before registration begins for the following academic year. Starting August 2023, freshmen and sophomores will be require to enroll in at least one band for every term. There are four terms in a year. Any band will do! You may register for any combination of the following ensembles: marching band, Symphonic Band, Honors Wind Ensemble, and (the OTE class) jazz band. Juniors and seniors will not yet have a required number of terms in which they need to enroll in a year. However, to be eligible to enroll in the marching band, juniors and seniors must also enroll in at least two terms Symphonic Band, the Honors Wind Ensemble, or three terms of the Jazz Band. There are exceptions to this rule, such as for color guard and front ensemble. There is no requirement on joining the Symphonic Band or the Jazz Band. More on this later.
ILMEA Auditions: Due this week! Visit https://ilmea.org/5auditions for details on how to record your audition.
HALLOWEEN PARADE TUNE: The Halloween song and theme is Ghostbusters!
BUS ASSIGNMENTS: You may find the bus/seating assignments HERE.
PARENT/GUARDIAN PICK UP: Please message me on Remind if you plan on traveling home with a parent/guard.
2023 LEADERSHIP AUDITIONS: Are you interested in applying/auditioning for a leadership position for the 2023 season? We would love to have you! Please fill out the leadership application form HERE. Please log into your rccu1 account before clicking on the link. Auditions are next week!
SAVE THE DATE! The Music Shoppe hosts an instrument Step-Up Night at RCHS. This event is open to all high school students across our area, beginning band to high school. For those that are looking for an intermediate or professional instrument to take you to the next level, this is your chance to try out several instruments at RCHS! See the bottom of this post for more details.
35th Annual EIU High School Honor Band Festival, which will take place on Saturday, December 10 in the beautiful Doudna Fine Arts Center on the EIU campus. Fifty-five to sixty-five of the best high school band students in Illinois and Indiana will enjoy a day of band rehearsals, a faculty showcase recital and a group warm-up led by our outstanding applied faculty. The day will culminate in a shared concert with the EIU Wind Symphony in EIU's world-class, Dvorak Concert Hall. Transportation is provided by the school. Please notify Mr. Jones if you plan on attending. Click this link for more information:
https://www.eiu.edu/music/events_hshonorband.php
EIU HONOR JAZZ COMBO DAY: This event takes place at Eastern Illinois University on Monday, November 7th. Click HERE for more information.
EXCUSED ABSENCE REQUEST FORM: Should you need to miss an event due to illness, another school event, or a once-in-a-lifetime event, please fill out the following form. You must first log into your rccu1 account before clicking on the link. Make sure to review the RCHS Bands handbook on the website, and to contact Mr. Jones after completing the form. Click HERE to access the form.
EFFINGHAM MARCHING HEARTS INVITATIONAL: On October 8th, 2022 from 8:30-10:30am. Clicking HERE for more information.
RCHS vs NEWTON FOOTBALL GAME & 8TH GRADE BAND NIGHT: On October 14th, 2022, band students from RCMS and St. Joe are invited to perform with the RCHS Marching Tigers! Clicking HERE for more information.
NEWTON MARCHING EAGLES BAND CLASSIC: On October 15th, 2022 from 10:00am-5:30pm. Clicking HERE for more information.
FINAL PERFORMANCE: Click HERE for the Itinerary.
DRIVERS NEEDED! We need back up drivers that are able to drive a 42 foot trailer. If you have a family member or a truck driver in the family, please encourage them to volunteer as a back up driver for the Marching Tigers. Mr. Deimel is our primary driver. Mr. Doan from the bus barn, is a back-up driver. However, if neither of them are available for a competition, we need someone to step in. Please have your family member email me at cjones@rccu1.net if they are available. Family members may also call (618) 393-2191 ext. 3153.
2022-23 HONORS WIND ENSEMBLE: It's almost time! If you are interested in auditioning for the Honors Wind, please click HERE and fill out the following form. The Honor Wind Ensemble is the premiere instrumental ensemble at RCHS. This advanced level class is by audition only, and is designed to challenge the most experienced and talented musicians with RCHS. The audition music is over Time of Your Life and the ILMEA scales mm. 1-6.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP: We will meet on Thursday, October 13th during lunch to discuss The Twin Thieves. Pizza is provided by Tri-M. Please read chapters 34-36, and the chapter on 11 Ways Great Leaders Build Great Teams. I would like to meet this Thursday during lunch during the 1st term. This will be our last meeting.
SENIOR SONG: We are performing Beethoven & Wolfgang. We don't have a lot of time to prepare this tune. Please make sure to practice at home.
Panther Marching Band Member for a Day, which will take place on Saturday, November 12. Participating students will spend an EIU home football gameday marching and playing along with the Panther Marching Band. This is a great way for students to get a feel for what it feels like to perform in a college marching band and to spend the day on the EIU campus. You need to provide your own transportation. Click this link for more information:
https://www.eiu.edu/marching_band/band_day.php
EIU HIGH SCHOOL HONOR BAND FESTIVAL: This event takes place at Eastern Illinois University on Saturday, December 10th. Click HERE for more information.

OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Missing items? Check the band's lost and found outside of the music office.
Bring cash to competitions. Many competitions won't accept debit/credit cards.
ILMEA AUDITION CUTS: ILMEA has narrowed the audition material. Visit https://ilmea.org/5auditions for more details.
NO GUM! Just a reminder that gum is prohibited (in mouth or not) in the music department. I am aware that gum is allowed in the other parts of the school, and that the school handbook doesn't say anything about gum. However, gum can cause serious damage to an instrument (especially woodwinds). Also, I just scraped three pieces of gum off the band room floor.
PERSONAL DAYS: Many of you performed at the 2022 Memorial Day Ceremony In Olney. Because that was not a grade, (it was in the summer) I awarded each of you 3.0 hours of personal time. Many of you also earned 1-2 hours of personal time for perfect (or near perfect) attendance for practices from July 25th to August 13th. You may use this personal time for any rehearsal. You may not use this time for performances, rehearsals before a performance, or for other classes. Click HERE to view your available personal time.
COLOR GUARD: You were exempt from Tuesdays and Thursdays practices from 7-8am to compensate for the two hour evening rehearsals. Because your evening practices are now only 1.5 hours, I am modifying your schedule on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You will still report to class at 8am on Tuesdays; however, from this point forward, you need to report on Thursdays at 7:30am. If a member of the color guard is not able to attend a portion, or all, of an evening rehearsal, that individual will make up your time between Tuesday from 7-8, and/or Thursday from 7-7:30.
The music commons is available to use during lunch (except Thursdays)!

There is a one hour lunch today. OTA teachers have a list of those who are eligible. These students will be dismissed at 12:10.
Tomorrow is the first annual tour day for seniors. We will begin boarding buses after first block. We will tour four different businesses and lunch from Joe’s Pizza will be provided at no cost. Seniors, you will board buses according to your OTA classes. OTA teachers, please go over the schedule with your seniors so they know what bus to get on. There will be a shuttle bus available to drop off students at RCHS at 11:30 who have class off site in the afternoon. Look for bus #12. Please wear closed toed shoes.
Senior OTA classes need to head to PAC after announcements . We want to welcome our guest speaker today Ms. Jessica Clark who is an EMT / Paramedic to RCHS.
The Olney FFA Agriculture Sales Team placed 2nd at the Section 23 Contest Monday night. The team of Aubrey Lambird, Joselyn Kocher, Delaney Williams, and Asher Lambird will advance to the District 5 contest next Thursday. Best of luck to this team!
Tiger roars go out to our volleyball squads on their wins last night against Paris. The JV squad took the best 2 out of 3 and our varsity squad followed suit. They ended up winning in three sets, 25-13, 16-25, and 25-23.
Pats on the back go out to our Lady Tiger Tennis team. They defeated Centralia last night 9 - 0. All singles and doubles teams were victorious.

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Daily Bulletin for 10/4/22

10/4/2022

6 REHEARSALS REMAINING IN THE 2022 SEASON

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Tomorrow's rehearsal schedule is listed above. This schedule is subject to change, should the need arise.
No rehearsal on Friday, October 7th. Enjoy your day off!
LUNCH IN THE BAND ROOM: You are welcome to eat lunch in the music commons every day this week.
SENIOR NIGHT: Seniors, please fill out the following form. This tells us how you would prefer to be announced, and who will be walking with you (parent, guardian, etc.). Click HERE for the form. Please complete this form by Thursday.
BAND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS STARTING 2023-24: I wanted you folks to start thinking about this before registration begins for the following academic year. Starting August 2023, freshmen and sophomores will be require to enroll in at least one band for every term. There are four terms in a year. Any band will do! You may register for any combination of the following ensembles: marching band, Symphonic Band, Honors Wind Ensemble, and (the OTE class) jazz band. Juniors and seniors will not yet have a required number of terms in which they need to enroll in a year. However, to be eligible to enroll in the marching band, juniors and seniors must also enroll in at least two terms Symphonic Band, the Honors Wind Ensemble, or three terms of the Jazz Band. There are exceptions to this rule, such as for color guard and front ensemble. More on this later.
ILMEA Auditions: Due this week! Visit https://ilmea.org/5auditions for details on how to record your audition.
SENIOR SONG: This year's senior song is Beethoven & Wolfgang. Section leaders were tasked with passing out the music on Monday. Please look over the music outside of class. We won't have a lot of time to prepare this tune for the performance.
HALLOWEEN PARADE TUNE: Vote for your Halloween parade tune HERE. Submit your order before the end of Tuesday (Oct. 4th).
BUS ASSIGNMENTS: You may find the bus/seating assignments HERE.
PARENT/GUARDIAN PICK UP: Please message me on Remind if you plan on traveling home with a parent/guard.
2023 LEADERSHIP AUDITIONS: Are you interested in applying/auditioning for a leadership position for the 2023 season? We would love to have you! Please fill out the leadership application form HERE. Please log into your rccu1 account before clicking on the link.
SAVE THE DATE! The Music Shoppe hosts an instrument Step-Up Night at RCHS. This event is open to all high school students across our area, beginning band to high school. For those that are looking for an intermediate or professional instrument to take you to the next level, this is your chance to try out several instruments at RCHS! See the bottom of this post for more details.
35th Annual EIU High School Honor Band Festival, which will take place on Saturday, December 10 in the beautiful Doudna Fine Arts Center on the EIU campus. Fifty-five to sixty-five of the best high school band students in Illinois and Indiana will enjoy a day of band rehearsals, a faculty showcase recital and a group warm-up led by our outstanding applied faculty. The day will culminate in a shared concert with the EIU Wind Symphony in EIU's world-class, Dvorak Concert Hall. Transportation is provided by the school. Please notify Mr. Jones if you plan on attending. Click this link for more information:
https://www.eiu.edu/music/events_hshonorband.php
EIU HONOR JAZZ COMBO DAY: This event takes place at Eastern Illinois University on Monday, November 7th. Click HERE for more information.
EXCUSED ABSENCE REQUEST FORM: Should you need to miss an event due to illness, another school event, or a once-in-a-lifetime event, please fill out the following form. You must first log into your rccu1 account before clicking on the link. Make sure to review the RCHS Bands handbook on the website, and to contact Mr. Jones after completing the form. Click HERE to access the form.
SIU MUSIC & MOTION MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL: On October 1st, 2022 from 7:00am-6:00pm. Clicking HERE for more information.
EFFINGHAM MARCHING HEARTS INVITATIONAL: On October 8th, 2022 from 8:30-10:30am. Clicking HERE for more information.
RCHS vs NEWTON FOOTBALL GAME & 8TH GRADE BAND NIGHT: On October 14th, 2022, band students from RCMS and St. Joe are invited to perform with the RCHS Marching Tigers! Clicking HERE for more information.
NEWTON MARCHING EAGLES BAND CLASSIC: On October 15th, 2022 from 10:00am-5:30pm. Clicking HERE for more information.
FINAL PERFORMANCE: Click HERE for the Itinerary.
DRIVERS NEEDED! We need back up drivers that are able to drive a 42 foot trailer. If you have a family member or a truck driver in the family, please encourage them to volunteer as a back up driver for the Marching Tigers. Mr. Deimel is our primary driver. Mr. Doan from the bus barn, is a back-up driver. However, if neither of them are available for a competition, we need someone to step in. Please have your family member email me at cjones@rccu1.net if they are available. Family members may also call (618) 393-2191 ext. 3153.
2022-23 HONORS WIND ENSEMBLE: It's almost time! If you are interested in auditioning for the Honors Wind, please click HERE and fill out the following form. The Honor Wind Ensemble is the premiere instrumental ensemble at RCHS. This advanced level class is by audition only, and is designed to challenge the most experienced and talented musicians with RCHS. The audition music is over Time of Your Life and the ILMEA scales mm. 1-6.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP: We will meet on Thursday, October 6th during lunch to discuss The Twin Thieves. Pizza is provided by Tri-M. Please read chapters 34-36, and the chapter on 11 Ways Great Leaders Build Great Teams. I would like to meet this Thursday during lunch during the 1st term. This will be our last meeting.
SENIOR SONG: We are performing Beethoven & Wolfgang. We don't have a lot of time to prepare this tune. Please make sure to practice at home.
Panther Marching Band Member for a Day, which will take place on Saturday, November 12. Participating students will spend an EIU home football gameday marching and playing along with the Panther Marching Band. This is a great way for students to get a feel for what it feels like to perform in a college marching band and to spend the day on the EIU campus. You need to provide your own transportation. Click this link for more information:
https://www.eiu.edu/marching_band/band_day.php
EIU HIGH SCHOOL HONOR BAND FESTIVAL: This event takes place at Eastern Illinois University on Saturday, December 10th. Click HERE for more information.

OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Missing items? Check the band's lost and found outside of the music office.
Bring cash to competitions. Many competitions won't accept debit/credit cards.
ILMEA AUDITION CUTS: ILMEA has narrowed the audition material. Visit https://ilmea.org/5auditions for more details.
NO GUM! Just a reminder that gum is prohibited (in mouth or not) in the music department. I am aware that gum is allowed in the other parts of the school, and that the school handbook doesn't say anything about gum. However, gum can cause serious damage to an instrument (especially woodwinds). Also, I just scraped three pieces of gum off the band room floor.
PERSONAL DAYS: Many of you performed at the 2022 Memorial Day Ceremony In Olney. Because that was not a grade, (it was in the summer) I awarded each of you 3.0 hours of personal time. Many of you also earned 1-2 hours of personal time for perfect (or near perfect) attendance for practices from July 25th to August 13th. You may use this personal time for any rehearsal. You may not use this time for performances, rehearsals before a performance, or for other classes. Click HERE to view your available personal time.
COLOR GUARD: You were exempt from Tuesdays and Thursdays practices from 7-8am to compensate for the two hour evening rehearsals. Because your evening practices are now only 1.5 hours, I am modifying your schedule on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You will still report to class at 8am on Tuesdays; however, from this point forward, you need to report on Thursdays at 7:30am. If a member of the color guard is not able to attend a portion, or all, of an evening rehearsal, that individual will make up your time between Tuesday from 7-8, and/or Thursday from 7-7:30.
The music commons is available to use during lunch (except Thursdays)!

Daily Bulletin for 10/3/22

10/3/2022

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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Tomorrow's rehearsal schedule is listed above. This schedule is subject to change, should the need arise.
No rehearsal on Friday, October 7th. Enjoy your day off!
NO LUNCH IN THE BAND ROOM: Unfortunately, the band room is closed during lunch today and on Thursday. Today, I need to run errands. Thursday, the leadership counsel is meeting to discuss the Twin Thieves.
BAND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS STARTING 2023-24: I wanted you folks to start thinking about this before registration begins for the following academic year. Starting August 2023, freshmen and sophomores will be require to enroll in at least one band for every term. There are four terms in a year. Any band will do! You may register for any combination of the following ensembles: marching band, Symphonic Band, Honors Wind Ensemble, and (the OTE class) jazz band. Juniors and seniors will not yet have a required number of terms in which they need to enroll in a year. However, to be eligible to enroll in the marching band, juniors and seniors must also enroll in at least two terms Symphonic Band, the Honors Wind Ensemble, or three terms of the Jazz Band. There are exceptions to this rule, such as for color guard and front ensemble. More on this later.
ILMEA Auditions: Due this week! Visit https://ilmea.org/5auditions for details on how to record your audition.
SENIOR SONG: This year's senior song is Beethoven & Wolfgang. Section leaders were tasked with passing out the music on Monday. Please look over the music outside of class. We won't have a lot of time to prepare this tune for the performance.
HALLOWEEN PARADE TUNE: Vote for your Halloween parade tune HERE.
BUS ASSIGNMENTS: You may find the bus/seating assignments HERE.
PARENT/GUARDIAN PICK UP: Please message me on Remind if you plan on traveling home with a parent/guard.
2023 LEADERSHIP AUDITIONS: Are you interested in applying/auditioning for a leadership position for the 2023 season? We would love to have you! Please fill out the leadership application form HERE. Please log into your rccu1 account before clicking on the link.
SAVE THE DATE! The Music Shoppe hosts an instrument Step-Up Night at RCHS. This event is open to all high school students across our area, beginning band to high school. For those that are looking for an intermediate or professional instrument to take you to the next level, this is your chance to try out several instruments at RCHS! See the bottom of this post for more details.
35th Annual EIU High School Honor Band Festival, which will take place on Saturday, December 10 in the beautiful Doudna Fine Arts Center on the EIU campus. Fifty-five to sixty-five of the best high school band students in Illinois and Indiana will enjoy a day of band rehearsals, a faculty showcase recital and a group warm-up led by our outstanding applied faculty. The day will culminate in a shared concert with the EIU Wind Symphony in EIU's world-class, Dvorak Concert Hall. Transportation is provided by the school. Please notify Mr. Jones if you plan on attending. Click this link for more information:
https://www.eiu.edu/music/events_hshonorband.php
EIU HONOR JAZZ COMBO DAY: This event takes place at Eastern Illinois University on Monday, November 7th. Click HERE for more information.
EXCUSED ABSENCE REQUEST FORM: Should you need to miss an event due to illness, another school event, or a once-in-a-lifetime event, please fill out the following form. You must first log into your rccu1 account before clicking on the link. Make sure to review the RCHS Bands handbook on the website, and to contact Mr. Jones after completing the form. Click HERE to access the form.
SIU MUSIC & MOTION MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL: On October 1st, 2022 from 7:00am-6:00pm. Clicking HERE for more information.
EFFINGHAM MARCHING HEARTS INVITATIONAL: On October 8th, 2022 from 8:30-10:30am. Clicking HERE for more information.
RCHS vs NEWTON FOOTBALL GAME & 8TH GRADE BAND NIGHT: On October 14th, 2022, band students from RCMS and St. Joe are invited to perform with the RCHS Marching Tigers! Clicking HERE for more information.
NEWTON MARCHING EAGLES BAND CLASSIC: On October 15th, 2022 from 10:00am-5:30pm. Clicking HERE for more information.
FINAL PERFORMANCE: Click HERE for the Itinerary.
DRIVERS NEEDED! We need back up drivers that are able to drive a 42 foot trailer. If you have a family member or a truck driver in the family, please encourage them to volunteer as a back up driver for the Marching Tigers. Mr. Deimel is our primary driver. Mr. Doan from the bus barn, is a back-up driver. However, if neither of them are available for a competition, we need someone to step in. Please have your family member email me at cjones@rccu1.net if they are available. Family members may also call (618) 393-2191 ext. 3153.
2022-23 HONORS WIND ENSEMBLE: It's almost time! If you are interested in auditioning for the Honors Wind, please click HERE and fill out the following form. The Honor Wind Ensemble is the premiere instrumental ensemble at RCHS. This advanced level class is by audition only, and is designed to challenge the most experienced and talented musicians with RCHS. The audition music is over Time of Your Life and the ILMEA scales mm. 1-6.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP: We will meet on Thursday, October 6th during lunch to discuss The Twin Thieves. Pizza is provided by Tri-M. Please read chapters 34-36, and the chapter on 11 Ways Great Leaders Build Great Teams. I would like to meet this Thursday during lunch during the 1st term. This will be our last meeting.
SENIOR SONG: We are performing Beethoven & Wolfgang. We don't have a lot of time to prepare this tune. Please make sure to practice at home.
Panther Marching Band Member for a Day, which will take place on Saturday, November 12. Participating students will spend an EIU home football gameday marching and playing along with the Panther Marching Band. This is a great way for students to get a feel for what it feels like to perform in a college marching band and to spend the day on the EIU campus. You need to provide your own transportation. Click this link for more information:
https://www.eiu.edu/marching_band/band_day.php
EIU HIGH SCHOOL HONOR BAND FESTIVAL: This event takes place at Eastern Illinois University on Saturday, December 10th. Click HERE for more information.

OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Missing items? Check the band's lost and found outside of the music office.
Bring cash to competitions. Many competitions won't accept debit/credit cards.
ILMEA AUDITION CUTS: ILMEA has narrowed the audition material. Visit https://ilmea.org/5auditions for more details.
NO GUM! Just a reminder that gum is prohibited (in mouth or not) in the music department. I am aware that gum is allowed in the other parts of the school, and that the school handbook doesn't say anything about gum. However, gum can cause serious damage to an instrument (especially woodwinds). Also, I just scraped three pieces of gum off the band room floor.
PERSONAL DAYS: Many of you performed at the 2022 Memorial Day Ceremony In Olney. Because that was not a grade, (it was in the summer) I awarded each of you 3.0 hours of personal time. Many of you also earned 1-2 hours of personal time for perfect (or near perfect) attendance for practices from July 25th to August 13th. You may use this personal time for any rehearsal. You may not use this time for performances, rehearsals before a performance, or for other classes. Click HERE to view your available personal time.
COLOR GUARD: You were exempt from Tuesdays and Thursdays practices from 7-8am to compensate for the two hour evening rehearsals. Because your evening practices are now only 1.5 hours, I am modifying your schedule on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You will still report to class at 8am on Tuesdays; however, from this point forward, you need to report on Thursdays at 7:30am. If a member of the color guard is not able to attend a portion, or all, of an evening rehearsal, that individual will make up your time between Tuesday from 7-8, and/or Thursday from 7-7:30.
The music commons is available to use during lunch (except Thursdays)!

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Daily Bulletin for 9/30/22

9/30/2022

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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Tomorrow's rehearsal schedule is listed above. This schedule is subject to change, should the need arise.
No rehearsal on Friday, October 7th. Enjoy your day off!
ILMEA Auditions: Due this week! Visit https://ilmea.org/5auditions for details on how to record your audition.
PERCUSSION FUNDRAISER: Come join the drumline and front ensemble tonight for good food and shirts at 5pm in the circle drive at RCHS!
BUS ASSIGNMENTS: You are welcome to switch up your bus seating for the remainder of the season. I have posted the assignments HERE. If you would like to move your assigned seating, simply find an open seat. Please do not move or erase someone's name without their permission. Also, those of you that were on the van for EIU have been moved into the buses. You are welcome to add your name to the van seating chart.
PARENT/GUARDIAN PICK UP: Please message me on Remind if you plan on traveling home with a parent/guard.
SHOUT-OUTS: A HUGE shout-out to Emma Wells, Ryan Zhu, Bailey Snyder, Ari Henby, Paige Elder, & Mr. Vaal for painting the field and assembling the new drum major stand! I know that stuff isn't fun, but is very important, and we appreciate you!
2023 LEADERSHIP AUDITIONS: Are you interested in applying/auditioning for a leadership position for the 2023 season? We would love to have you! Please fill out the leadership application form HERE. Please log into your rccu1 account before clicking on the link.
SAVE THE DATE! The Music Shoppe hosts an instrument Step-Up Night at RCHS. This event is open to all high school students across our area, beginning band to high school. For those that are looking for an intermediate or professional instrument to take you to the next level, this is your chance to try out several instruments at RCHS! See the bottom of this post for more details.
Panther Marching Band Member for a Day, which will take place on Saturday, November 12. Participating students will spend an EIU home football gameday marching and playing along with the Panther Marching Band. This is a great way for students to get a feel for what it feels like to perform in a college marching band and to spend the day on the EIU campus. You need to provide your own transportation. Click this link for more information:
https://www.eiu.edu/marching_band/band_day.php
35th Annual EIU High School Honor Band Festival, which will take place on Saturday, December 10 in the beautiful Doudna Fine Arts Center on the EIU campus. Fifty-five to sixty-five of the best high school band students in Illinois and Indiana will enjoy a day of band rehearsals, a faculty showcase recital and a group warm-up led by our outstanding applied faculty. The day will culminate in a shared concert with the EIU Wind Symphony in EIU's world-class, Dvorak Concert Hall. Transportation is provided by the school. Please notify Mr. Jones if you plan on attending. Click this link for more information:
https://www.eiu.edu/music/events_hshonorband.php
EIU HONOR JAZZ COMBO DAY: This event takes place at Eastern Illinois University on Monday, November 7th. Click HERE for more information.
EXCUSED ABSENCE REQUEST FORM: Should you need to miss an event due to illness, another school event, or a once-in-a-lifetime event, please fill out the following form. You must first log into your rccu1 account before clicking on the link. Make sure to review the RCHS Bands handbook on the website, and to contact Mr. Jones after completing the form. Click HERE to access the form.
SIU MUSIC & MOTION MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL: On October 1st, 2022 from 7:00am-6:00pm. Clicking HERE for more information.
EFFINGHAM MARCHING HEARTS INVITATIONAL: On October 8th, 2022 from 8:30-10:30am. Clicking HERE for more information.
NEWTON MARCHING EAGLES BAND CLASSIC: On October 15th, 2022 from 10:00am-5:30pm. Clicking HERE for more information.
RCHS vs NEWTON FOOTBALL GAME & 8TH GRADE BAND NIGHT: On October 14th, 2022, band students from RCMS and St. Joe are invited to perform with the RCHS Marching Tigers! Clicking HERE for more information.
DRIVERS NEEDED! We need back up drivers that are able to drive a 42 foot trailer. If you have a family member or a truck driver in the family, please encourage them to volunteer as a back up driver for the Marching Tigers. Mr. Deimel is our primary driver. Mr. Doan from the bus barn, is a back-up driver. However, if neither of them are available for a competition, we need someone to step in. Please have your family member email me at cjones@rccu1.net if they are available. Family members may also call (618) 393-2191 ext. 3153.
FINAL PERFORMANCE: Click HERE for the Itinerary.
2022-23 HONORS WIND ENSEMBLE: It's almost time! If you are interested in auditioning for the Honors Wind, please click HERE and fill out the following form. The Honor Wind Ensemble is the premiere instrumental ensemble at RCHS. This advanced level class is by audition only, and is designed to challenge the most experienced and talented musicians with RCHS. The audition music is over Time of Your Life and the ILMEA scales mm. 1-6.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP: We will meet on Thursday, September 29th during lunch to discuss The Twin Thieves. I am open to food ideas. Please read chapters 27-33. I would like to meet every Thursday during lunch during the 1st term.

OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Missing items? Check the band's lost and found outside of the music office.
Bring cash to competitions. Many competitions won't accept debit/credit cards.
ILMEA AUDITION CUTS: ILMEA has narrowed the audition material. Visit https://ilmea.org/5auditions for more details.
EIU HIGH SCHOOL HONOR BAND FESTIVAL: This event takes place at Eastern Illinois University on Saturday, December 10th. Click HERE for more information.
SENIOR SONG: Seniors, what would you like to play for the final performance? Start thinking about it now!
NO GUM! Just a reminder that gum is prohibited (in mouth or not) in the music department. I am aware that gum is allowed in the other parts of the school, and that the school handbook doesn't say anything about gum. However, gum can cause serious damage to an instrument (especially woodwinds). Also, I just scraped three pieces of gum off the band room floor.
PERSONAL DAYS: Many of you performed at the 2022 Memorial Day Ceremony In Olney. Because that was not a grade, (it was in the summer) I awarded each of you 3.0 hours of personal time. Many of you also earned 1-2 hours of personal time for perfect (or near perfect) attendance for practices from July 25th to August 13th. You may use this personal time for any rehearsal. You may not use this time for performances, rehearsals before a performance, or for other classes. Click HERE to view your available personal time.
COLOR GUARD: You were exempt from Tuesdays and Thursdays practices from 7-8am to compensate for the two hour evening rehearsals. Because your evening practices are now only 1.5 hours, I am modifying your schedule on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You will still report to class at 8am on Tuesdays; however, from this point forward, you need to report on Thursdays at 7:30am. If a member of the color guard is not able to attend a portion, or all, of an evening rehearsal, that individual will make up your time between Tuesday from 7-8, and/or Thursday from 7-7:30.
The music commons is available to use during lunch!

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Daily Bulletin for 9/29/22

9/29/2022

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Tomorrow's rehearsal schedule is listed above. This schedule is subject to change, should the need arise.
Captains & field conductor, please paint the practice field from 7-8am.
2023 LEADERSHIP AUDITIONS: Are you interested in applying/auditioning for a leadership position for the 2023 season? We would love to have you! Please fill out the leadership application form HERE. Please log into your rccu1 account before clicking on the link.
SAVE THE DATE! The Music Shoppe hosts an instrument Step-Up Night at RCHS. This event is open to all high school students across our area, beginning band to high school. For those that are looking for an intermediate or professional instrument to take you to the next level, this is your chance to try out several instruments at RCHS! See the bottom of this post for more details.
Panther Marching Band Member for a Day, which will take place on Saturday, November 12. Participating students will spend an EIU home football gameday marching and playing along with the Panther Marching Band. This is a great way for students to get a feel for what it feels like to perform in a college marching band and to spend the day on the EIU campus. You need to provide your own transportation. Click this link for more information:
https://www.eiu.edu/marching_band/band_day.php
35th Annual EIU High School Honor Band Festival, which will take place on Saturday, December 10 in the beautiful Doudna Fine Arts Center on the EIU campus. Fifty-five to sixty-five of the best high school band students in Illinois and Indiana will enjoy a day of band rehearsals, a faculty showcase recital and a group warm-up led by our outstanding applied faculty. The day will culminate in a shared concert with the EIU Wind Symphony in EIU's world-class, Dvorak Concert Hall. Transportation is provided by the school. Please notify Mr. Jones if you plan on attending. Click this link for more information:
https://www.eiu.edu/music/events_hshonorband.php
EXCUSED ABSENCE REQUEST FORM: Should you need to miss an event due to illness, another school event, or a once-in-a-lifetime event, please fill out the following form. You must first log into your rccu1 account before clicking on the link. Make sure to review the RCHS Bands handbook on the website, and to contact Mr. Jones after completing the form. Click HERE to access the form.
SIU MUSIC & MOTION MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL: On October 1st, 2022 from 7:00am-6:00pm. Clicking HERE for more information.
EFFINGHAM MARCHING HEARTS INVITATIONAL: On October 8th, 2022 from 8:30-10:30am. Clicking HERE for more information.
NEWTON MARCHING EAGLES BAND CLASSIC: On October 15th, 2022 from 10:00am-5:30pm. Clicking HERE for more information.
DRIVERS NEEDED! We need back up drivers that are able to drive a 42 foot trailer. If you have a family member or a truck driver in the family, please encourage them to volunteer as a back up driver for the Marching Tigers. Mr. Deimel is our primary driver. Mr. Doan from the bus barn, is a back-up driver. However, if neither of them are available for a competition, we need someone to step in. Please have your family member email me at cjones@rccu1.net if they are available. Family members may also call (618) 393-2191 ext. 3153.
FINAL PERFORMANCE: Click HERE for the Itinerary.
2022-23 HONORS WIND ENSEMBLE: It's almost time! If you are interested in auditioning for the Honors Wind, please click HERE and fill out the following form. The Honor Wind Ensemble is the premiere instrumental ensemble at RCHS. This advanced level class is by audition only, and is designed to challenge the most experienced and talented musicians with RCHS. The audition music is over Time of Your Life and the ILMEA scales mm. 1-6.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP: We will meet on Thursday, September 29th during lunch to discuss The Twin Thieves. I am open to food ideas. Please read chapters 27-33. I would like to meet every Thursday during lunch during the 1st term.

OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Missing items? Check the band's lost and found outside of the music office.
Bring cash to competitions. Many competitions won't accept debit/credit cards.
ILMEA AUDITION CUTS: ILMEA has narrowed the audition material. Visit https://ilmea.org/5auditions for more details.
EIU HONOR JAZZ COMBO DAY: This event takes place at Eastern Illinois University on Monday, November 7th. Click HERE for more information.
EIU HIGH SCHOOL HONOR BAND FESTIVAL: This event takes place at Eastern Illinois University on Saturday, December 10th. Click HERE for more information.
SENIOR SONG: Seniors, what would you like to play for the final performance? Start thinking about it now!
NO GUM! Just a reminder that gum is prohibited (in mouth or not) in the music department. I am aware that gum is allowed in the other parts of the school, and that the school handbook doesn't say anything about gum. However, gum can cause serious damage to an instrument (especially woodwinds). Also, I just scraped three pieces of gum off the band room floor.
PERSONAL DAYS: Many of you performed at the 2022 Memorial Day Ceremony In Olney. Because that was not a grade, (it was in the summer) I awarded each of you 3.0 hours of personal time. Many of you also earned 1-2 hours of personal time for perfect (or near perfect) attendance for practices from July 25th to August 13th. You may use this personal time for any rehearsal. You may not use this time for performances, rehearsals before a performance, or for other classes. Click HERE to view your available personal time.
Order your A Matter of Time show-attire RCHS Marching Tigers ball-cap, & the department attire now by clicking HERE. I updated the form as of 8/25 to include the ball-cap. The front of the ball-cap will have our "O" logo (as seen below). The back of the cap will say "Marching Tigers" in white (no picture of this one yet - sorry). The ball-cap will not contain the music department logo. The cost for ball-caps is $40. Sousaphones, your caps are free; however, I still need you to fill out the form for sizes.
COLOR GUARD: You were exempt from Tuesdays and Thursdays practices from 7-8am to compensate for the two hour evening rehearsals. Because your evening practices are now only 1.5 hours, I am modifying your schedule on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You will still report to class at 8am on Tuesdays; however, from this point forward, you need to report on Thursdays at 7:30am. If a member of the color guard is not able to attend a portion, or all, of an evening rehearsal, that individual will make up your time between Tuesday from 7-8, and/or Thursday from 7-7:30.
The music commons is available to use during lunch!

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