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October 09th, 2019

10/9/2019

Your goal in life is to find out the people who need you the most, to find out the business that needs you the most, to find the project and the art that needs you the most. There is something out there just for you. - Naval Ravikant

THIS IS YOUR FINAL RCHS MARCHING TIGERS BULLETIN FOR THE 2019 SEASON! I want to let you all know that the staff and I are all very proud of your hard work and dedication this season. We know that competitive marching band takes up a lot of effort, time, and weekends. You have exceeded my expectations this term. You are truly the pride of Richland County!

Now, that being said. We have one more performance left, which is tonight's Final Performance. Let's make this the strongest performance yet!

MARCHING TIGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The call-time for all Marching Tigers for the Final Performance is 6 pm in the rehearsal hall. The performance starts at 7 pm. As of now, we plan on holding the event in the RCHS stadium. However, we do have a rain-out backup plan. In the event that we are unable to march outside, we will perform in the Ron Herinn Gymnasium. We will not march.
Bring in all instruments that belong to RCHS Bands for an inventory tomorrow (Wednesday). Please return instruments, tuners, flip folders, lyres, etc.
Student leadership auditions on the week of Tuesday, October 15th. Visit the following URL for the registration form: https://forms.gle/3SRbMB3rcrWCdFnS6 forms.gle/3SRbMB3rcrWCdFnS6. We will audition for the field conductor and the captains positions this week. Section leader auditions will begin next week. Please see Mr. Jones for music.
Audition for Honors Wind Ensemble starts on the week of Tuesday, October 15th
Unpaid student debt to RCHS Bands is $2,637.32. Please take advantage of the fundraiser. We are making progress!
8 am rehearsals this week. No 7 am rehearsals this week!
Spend-a-Day with the Eastern Illinois University Music Department. This event caters to predominantly seniors. Neither Mr. Weitkamp or Mr. Jones are attending this event. Students are responsible for transportation and letting the office know that you are visiting a college for the day. https://www.eiu.edu/music/Event_Spend_a_Day.php www.eiu.edu/music/Event_Spend_a_Day.php
Fun fact: A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one knows why (This one is for you, Garrett & Langston)

8 AM SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Fall sports results and schedule for the week:

The final performance of the RCHS Marching Tigers for the 2019 season is held in the Richland County High School stadium at 7 pm tonight. This is the last performance of this season’s show entitled Piano Lessons featuring the voices of Richland County’s own Eric and Bailey Combs. The performance is open to the public at no cost.

At the Centralia Invitational X-Country meet on Saturday the RCHS Girls took 2nd place overall with Tatum David coming in 1st Place. The boys took 3rd Place with Gavin Kirby finishing 4th overall. Olney won the Frosh race with Brooks Julian, Jarrett Doll, Drew Blank, and Ian Strong finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 6th.

Boys and Girls X-Country will be running at the LIC meet in Robinson.

Thank you and have a great day at RCHS!

One School - One Mission - One Tiger Nation

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October 09th, 2019

10/9/2019

Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive. - Elbert Hubbard

Today was your last 7 am rehearsal! For the remainder of this term, marching band rehearsals will start at 8 am.

We have three performances between now and Saturday. Those performances are the Homecoming Parade (today), the Homecoming Game (tomorrow), & the Preview of Champions competition (Saturday). This afternoon, you need your flip folders & lyres. Your fifth block teachers are aware that you will not be in class, but are instead going straight to the rehearsal hall at the end of lunch. Your schedule is as follows:

12:55 pm.......meet in the rehearsal hall
12:57 pm.......move to the gym
1:05 pm.........time-out tunes as the students enter the gym
1:10 pm.........PEP ASSEMBLY (band on the upper deck. drumline on gym floor - Time-Out Tunes, School Song, Holiday & Cadences)

2:00 pm.........Parade to RCMS & RCES
3:00 pm.........Return to RCHS & dismiss

We may well need a pop up tent tomorrow for the sound system. If your family has one, and would be willing to let us use it, please shoot me a message.

Take a moment tonight to check to make sure you have everything that you need for Saturday's competition. If any part of your uniform is wet after tomorrow's game (either from sweat or from rain) make sure to let it dry over night. Just keep the items in a place where you won't forget them.

Make sure to eat healthy today and tomorrow. Drink plenty of fluids. Get a good night's sleep. I will see you all in a little while!

(For the record, I am digging the extreme spirit wear!)

MARCHING TIGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

I had hoped that the musician earplugs would be in today, but they are not. I have been assured that the earplugs will be in on Thursday of next week. You will have them for basketball band. I had hoped to have these several weeks ago. If you would rather have a refund, please let me know.
Expect rain for at the homecoming game. Plan on reporting to the rehearsal hall at 5:15 pm. If something changes, I will send you a message on Remind101. https://www.rchsbands.net/announcements--itineraries/2019-football-games-schedule-details
2019-2020 ILMEA District 5 Auditions: https://www.rchsbands.net/announcements--itineraries/2019-2020-ilmea-auditions
Bring in all instruments that belong to RCHS Bands for an inventory next week.
Order your 2019 Show Shirts on Google Classroom. Please direct any questions to Mrs. Deimel. You may find the form by visiting the following link: https://classroom.google.com/c/NDA5NTE1NTUyMTha/a/NDQ3MTgwODUwODBa/details
Student leadership auditions on Tuesday, October 15th. Visit the following URL for the registration form: https://forms.gle/3SRbMB3rcrWCdFnS6 forms.gle/3SRbMB3rcrWCdFnS6
Audition for Honors Wind Ensemble starts Tuesday, October 15th
Unpaid student debt to RCHS Bands is $2,637.32. Please take advantage of the fundraiser. We are making progress!
Bus assignments are listed at the bottom of this post.
This week is the last week for 7 am rehearsals! Starting next week, we start at 8 am.
Spend-a-Day with the Eastern Illinois University Music Department. This event caters to predominantly seniors. Neither Mr. Weitkamp or Mr. Jones are attending this event. Students are responsible for transportation and letting the office know that you are visiting a college for the day. https://www.eiu.edu/music/Event_Spend_a_Day.php www.eiu.edu/music/Event_Spend_a_Day.php
Fun fact: Over 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow.

8 AM SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

We have some birthdays to celebrate today. Happy Birthday to David Bergbower and Shan Wilkins.

And now a few announcements for today:

Homecoming - Congrats to the Senior Girls on the win in the Powder Puff game last night. Today we have the pep session and then the parade. After lunch, students should not park in front of the gym, in the lot across from the gym, or anywhere on Jefferson.

Thank you and have a great day at RCHS!
One School - One Mission - One Tiger Nation

October 08th, 2019

10/8/2019

Difficult and meaningful will always bring more satisfaction than easy and meaningless. - Maxime Lagacé

One more 7 am rehearsal left. After tomorrow, you get an extra hour of sleep! Your homework for tonight includes Holiday & On Wisconsin.

MARCHING TIGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Forecast sunny with a high of 64 degrees by 9 am tomorrow.
2019-2020 ILMEA District 5 Auditions: https://www.rchsbands.net/announcements--itineraries/2019-2020-ilmea-auditions
Bring in all instruments that belong to RCHS Bands for an inventory next week.
Student leadership auditions on Tuesday, October 15th. Visit the following URL for the registration form: https://forms.gle/3SRbMB3rcrWCdFnS6 forms.gle/3SRbMB3rcrWCdFnS6
Audition for Honors Wind Ensemble starts Tuesday, October 15th
Unpaid student debt to RCHS Bands is $2,637.32. Please take advantage of the fundraiser. We are making progress!
Bus assignments are listed at the bottom of this post.
This week is the last week for 7 am rehearsals! Starting next week, we start at 8 am.
Spend-a-Day with the Eastern Illinois University Music Department. This event caters to predominantly seniors. Neither Mr. Weitkamp or Mr. Jones are attending this event. Students are responsible for transportation and letting the office know that you are visiting a college for the day. https://www.eiu.edu/music/Event_Spend_a_Day.php www.eiu.edu/music/Event_Spend_a_Day.php
Fun fact: Wearing headphones for just one hour will increase the bacteria in your ear by 700%.
Goals for this week:

Thursday = (OUTSIDE: Holiday, School Song, & Show Music) + (OUTSIDE: 0-41. THE LAST 7 AM REHEARSAL!

8 AM SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

We have some birthdays to celebrate today. Happy Birthday to David Bergbower and Shan Wilkins.

And now a few announcements for today:

Homecoming - Congratulations to the Jr. Boys Volleyball team. They defeated the Sr. Boys last night and earned the right to get whipped by the teachers. A great time was had by all, except maybe the Sr. Boys. That was rough. Tonight is the Powder Puff Football game. Come out to support the girls and bring a donation for the Salvation Army.
Fall sports results and schedule for the week:

In sports last night the JV Volleyball team took their match from Paris in 2 games, and the varsity lost to a very tough Paris team in 2 games. Boys soccer played T-Town to a 2-2 ties, and Girls Tennis defeated Centralia.
In sports today, Girls Golf will be at the Class 1A Regional, Boys Soccer will be at Breese Mater Dei, and Girl Volleyball will be at Robinson.

Thank you and have a great day at RCHS!
One School - One Mission - One Tiger Nation

October 08th, 2019

10/8/2019

Change your thoughts and you change your world. - Norman Vincent Peale

Only a few more days left, band! Your homework for tonight - work on Holiday & On Wisconsin. Keep it up!

MARCHING TIGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Forecast sunny with a high of 53 degrees by 9 am tomorrow.
Bring in all instruments that belong to RCHS Bands for an inventory next week.
Student leadership auditions on Tuesday, October 15th. Visit the following URL for the registration form: https://forms.gle/3SRbMB3rcrWCdFnS6 forms.gle/3SRbMB3rcrWCdFnS6
Audition for Honors Wind Ensemble starts Tuesday, October 15th
Unpaid student debt to RCHS Bands is $3,289.90. Please take advantage of the fundraiser!
Bus seat reservation available at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1koLOVKhHWcUO02u8Pl6nL49mJBQ32iGC-9K-akKk0_Y/edit?usp=sharing
This week is the last week for 7 am rehearsals! Starting next week, we start at 8 am.
Spend-a-Day with the Eastern Illinois University Music Department. This event caters to predominantly seniors. Neither Mr. Weitkamp or Mr. Jones are attending this event. Students are responsible for transportation and letting the office know that you are visiting a college for the day. https://www.eiu.edu/music/Event_Spend_a_Day.php www.eiu.edu/music/Event_Spend_a_Day.php
Fun fact: If you keep your eyes open by force when you sneeze, you might pop an eyeball out!
Goals for this week:

Wednesday = (OUTSIDE: Fundamental Circles, sets 0-41, & parade block)
Thursday = (OUTSIDE: Holiday, School Song, & Show Music) + (OUTSIDE: 0-41)
Friday = NO SCHOOL

8 AM SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

We have some birthdays to celebrate today. Happy Birthday to Connor Summers, Cassara Randall, & Madison Sauza.

And now a few announcements for today:

Thank you to everyone that helped make the Carnival a success last night. Today during 5th block, the freshmen boys will take on the sophomore boys in volleyball. Attendance is optional. It should be a good preview for tonight's matchup between the Juniors and seniors. Also, don't forget that the winner takes on the talented team of teachers. Tomorrow's dress up day is Way Back Wednesday. Tomorrow night is the Powder Puff game at 6:30. There is no entry fee to the Powder Puff game, but we are accepting donations to the local Salvation Army.

Fall sports results and schedule for the week:

The Boys Golf team took 7th at the Regional yesterday. Ethan Rodgers will advance to the Sectional in Charleston on October 14th.
In sports today, Girls Tennis is at home against Centralia, Boys Soccer is at home against T-Town, and Girls Volleyball is at home against Paris.

Thank you and have a great day at RCHS!
One School - One Mission - One Tiger Nation

October 07th, 2019

10/7/2019

Tubas, please don't do this. I posted this for fun, but it will ruin the cases.

"It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed." – Napolean Hill

I am proud of the hard work you have shown over the past two weeks. I have just one favor. Keep pushing! We have four rehearsals remaining for the 2020 season. Keep your focus and intent during rehearsals. Keep working on preparing the music and guard work in the evening. Let's end this year strong!

MARCHING TIGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Forecast sunny with a high of 54 degrees by 9 am tomorrow.
Bring in all instruments that belong to RCHS Bands for an inventory next week.
Shelby, Emma, Arianna, Josie, Braeden, and Colleen, please meet in the rehearsal hall at 4:30 pm. The Only Music Boosters needs your help from 4:30-7:30 pm today. Again, thank you for volunteering!
Student leadership auditions on Tuesday, October 15th. Visit the following URL for the registration form: https://forms.gle/3SRbMB3rcrWCdFnS6 forms.gle/3SRbMB3rcrWCdFnS6
Audition for Honors Wind Ensemble starts Tuesday, October 15th
Unpaid student debt to RCHS Bands is $3,289.90.
Bus seat reservation available at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1koLOVKhHWcUO02u8Pl6nL49mJBQ32iGC-9K-akKk0_Y/edit?usp=sharing
Front Ensemble 6-8 pm rehearsal tonight tonight is cancelled. This was our last Monday night rehearsal. We will meet at 7 am on Tuesday and Thursday.
Monday Drumline rehearsal (optional tonight)
March the halls & homecoming parade Friday to Holiday & School Song.
Please make sure to bring your drill charts for pregame and your music for Holiday & the School song. Should you need a replacement copy of any of these items, please message me before 3 pm today.
This week is the last week for 7 am rehearsals! Starting next week, we start at 8 am.
Spend-a-Day with the Eastern Illinois University Music Department. You must provide your own transportation. https://www.eiu.edu/music/Event_Spend_a_Day.php www.eiu.edu/music/Event_Spend_a_Day.php
Fun fact: Your nose can remember 50,000 different scents.
Goals for this week:

Tuesday = (OUTSIDE: Holiday, School Song, & Show Music) + (OUTSIDE: 0-41)
Wednesday = (OUTSIDE: Fundamental Circles, sets 0-41, & parade block)
Thursday = (OUTSIDE: Holiday, School Song, & Show Music) + (OUTSIDE: 0-41)
Friday = (OUTSIDE STADIUM: Fundamentals, sets 0-41, & parade)

8 AM SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

This is Homecoming week. Hopefully everyone dressed in red, white, and blue today.
Class Color day is tomorrow. Dance tickets will be on sale for $3 before school and during lunch at the main entrance. Tickets will be $5 at the door. Tonight is the Homecoming Carnival from 5-7. Come out and enjoy games, activities, and concessions. Tomorrow during 5th block, we have a volleyball game. The freshmen boys will take on the sophomore boys.
Attendance is optional but encouraged. Tomorrow night will be more boys volleyball after the girls varsity game. Student Council has created and activated a SnapChat filter for Homecoming Week. If you are on school property, it should be available. The filter through midnight on Friday. Let's make this a great Homecoming Week. The more you participate, the more you will enjoy it.
Fall sports results and schedule for the week:
The RCHS Marching Tigers performed at Eastern Illinois University on Saturday, October 5th, 2019. The Marching Tigers competed alongside thirty-three other high school marching bands at the Marching at the Panther Marching Band Festival in Charleston, IL. The Marching Tigers ranked 3th in Class 3A.
Tonight in sports we have Boys Golf at the Class 2A Regional, Boys Soccer will be at Effingham, and Boys Frosh Football is at Flora.

Thank you and have a great day at RCHS!
One School - One Mission - One Tiger Nation

October 03rd, 2019

10/3/2019

There is immense power when a group of people with similar interests gets together to work toward the same goals. - Idowu Koyenikan

Ladies and gents, good hustle today! If you still don't have all four movements of the show memorized, take a few minutes tonight to practice. That being said, make sure to relax, drink lots of fluids, eat a healthy dinner & breakfast, and get plenty of rest. I have postponed your call-time for tomorrow to 9 am. Enjoy the extra half hour of sleep. We have a big day tomorrow!

MARCHING TIGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Forecast for Saturday warm with periods of sun. Low of 49 degrees and a high of 80 degrees.
The schedule for Saturday, October 5th may be found at www.rchsbands.net/announcements--itineraries/panther-marching-band-festival-1052019
Keep the back doors closed when not moving. We are overtaxing the air conditioner, which is why it breaks down.
Newton & Robinson homework deadline due tonight at 11:59 pm. Having issues with a recording? Pick another recording instead.
2020 Marching Tigers student leadership auditions are on Tuesday, October 15th. Please visit https://forms.gle/9tQm3RjWt86t8C3o7 to fill out the application form.
Audition for 2019-2020 Honors Wind Ensemble starts Tuesday, October 15th
Unpaid student debt to RCHS Bands is $3,289.90. There is a fundraiser scheduled for Tuesday. You are expected to fund-raise if you still owe money to the RCHS Bands program.
Newton & Robinson Judges Comments homework on Google Classroom due Friday at 11:59 pm
Bus seat reservation for tomorrow may be found at the bottom of this page.
Bus sign-up for next week may be found at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1koLOVKhHWcUO02u8Pl6nL49mJBQ32iGC-9K-akKk0_Y/edit?usp=sharingdocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1koLOVKhHWcUO02u8Pl6nL49mJBQ32iGC-9K-akKk0_Y/edit?usp=sharing
Fun Fact: In an entire life time, the average person walks the equivalent of five times around the world. Those in marching band walk more...

8 AM SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Next week is of course Homecoming week. Don’t forget to check the schedule to make sure you’re attending all the great events throughout the week. Remember that there is no school next Friday for teacher institute and the following Monday for Columbus Day. So we’ve got a nice extended weekend to rest up after Homecoming.

Fall sports results and schedule for the week:

In X-Country last night the Boys team took first place at the Robinson Invitational. Gavin Kirby took 2nd place overall. The Lady Tiger runners took 3rd place overall with Tatum David winning that race.
The varsity volleyball team took the match from Flora last night in two games.
In sports tonight, Boys Soccer is at Mattoon Tourney. Boys JV Soccer is at home against Mattoon. Football travels to Flora. On Saturday, Boys Soccer goes back to Mattoon Tourney and Girls Tennis is at Fairfield.

Thank you and have a great day at RCHS!
One School - One Mission - One Tiger Nation

October 03rd, 2019

10/3/2019

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"None of us, including me, ever do great things. But we can all do small things, with great love, and together we can do something wonderful." – Mother Teresa

Tomorrow, we spend the day running the show! Focus on sets 19, 21, and set 37. Please take instruments home tonight. Work on the show music, and step-offs.

MARCHING TIGERS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Forecast for tomorrow is mostly sunny with a high of 54 degrees by 9 am. DRESS WARM!!
Some of you left at least five minutes before class was over. As a result, I had to submit seven office write-ups. Stay in class until you are dismissed.
Keep the back doors closed when not moving. We are overtaxing the air conditioner.
Newton & Robinson homework postponed until Friday at 11:59 pm. Some of the recordings do not work. Pick another recording that does work to replace the recording that does not.
I have not yet graded all the assignments. Those should post by the end of the week.
Student leadership auditions on Tuesday, October 15th
Audition for Honors Wind Ensemble starts Tuesday, October 15th
Unpaid student debt to RCHS Bands went from $3,600.68 to $2,803.52 this week.
LAST DAY TO RESERVE: Bus seat reservation available at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YY_SPBm5bilZFnuyE9nOPxhrSLKm4wJmerMR7rIH3j8/edit?usp=sharing
Interesting Fact: There are more life forms living on your skin than there are people on the planet.
Goals for this week:

Friday = Fundamental Circles + THE FULL SHOW!

8 AM SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

We have some birthdays to celebrate today. Happy Birthday to Andrew Gammon, Raef Pickens, Raegan Hires, Seth Ranes and Sophia Ranes.

And now a few announcements for today:

Remember we will have early release today for teacher team work.

We should not have any entrance/exit closings today, but please remember to pay attention to construction work that is happening all around you.

Fall sports results and schedule for the week:

In sports tonight, Boys and Girls X-Country are at Robinson for the Robinson Invitational, Girls Tennis is home against Salem, and Volleyball is at Flora. .

Thank you and have a great day at RCHS!
One School - One Mission - One Tiger Nation

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October 02nd, 2019

10/2/2019

“Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

We have the show on the field! Tomorrow's goal is to rehearse Claire de Lune and Chopstix in music reheasals. As soon as we are able, we are going to continue working sets 0-41.

As Mr. Vaal say, we need everyone "ALL IN!"

RCHS BANDS ANNOUNCEMENT:

Please keep the big doors closed as much as possible. Leaving the back doors open throughout the majority of class is overtaxing our air conditioner.
Student leadership auditions on Tuesday, October 15th
Audition for Honors Wind Ensemble starts Tuesday, October 15th
Unpaid student debt to RCHS Bands went from $3,600.68 to $2,803.52 this week.
Newton & Robinson Judges Comments homework on Google Classroom due Wednesday
Bus seat reservation available at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YY_SPBm5bilZFnuyE9nOPxhrSLKm4wJmerMR7rIH3j8/edit?usp=sharing
Fun fact: Cows moo with regional accents.
Goals for this week:

Thursday = (OUTSIDE: show music) + (OUTSIDE: 0-41)
Friday = (OUTSIDE STADIUM?: Fundamental Circles + Sets 0-41)

8 AM SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

We have some birthdays to celebrate today. Happy Birthday to Aubrey Page, Bethany Leaf, Harmony Wyatt, Ryan Zhu, and Scott Williams.

And now a few announcements for today:

Remember we will have early release this Thursday for teacher team work.

Students and staff please pay attention to entrance and exit closings on the main building today. The crews will be finishing up some concrete work as the day goes along.

Fall sports results and schedule for the week:

In Volleyball last night, both the JV and Varsity defeated Marshall in two games.
In sports tonight, Boys and Girls golf and Girls Tennis will all be at Robinson.

Thank you and have a great day at RCHS!
One School - One Mission - One Tiger Nation

October 09th, 2019

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October 02nd, 2019

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