Daily Announcements for 8/23/21

Great rehearsal today, band! We are almost ready for Friday's performance. Here are a few reminders as to this week's TO-DO list and schedule:

1. Mark the sets into the sheet music for This Is Me, if you haven't already done so. 55-60% of you failed to complete the homework last week. This is your chance to make up those points! Mr. Vaal will check to see whether you completed the task, or not.
2. For those that did not pass the memorization test on The Greatest Showman during the preseason camp, no worries! You have another chance this week. The staff will pull you aside starting Tuesday.
3. Memorization tests over This Is Me also begins this week! Make sure you are ready to play This Is Me from memory.
4. Our half-time performance is this Friday! Click HERE for more details. This is a graded event, so make sure you are there ready to go!
5. Should you have a conflict with a performance, there are a few steps to determine if it is an excusable event or not. If not, you need to be at the performance. If it is an excusable event, you will have the option of a make up research project. Here is what you need to do...

• Review the RCHS Bands Handbook (pg. 5-6) regarding attendance.
• If the reason for your absence falls under the "excused' category, review the instructions on how to submit an Excused Absence Request Form.
• Submit your Excused Absence Request Form by clicking HERE.
• Inform your instructors (Mr. Vaal, Mr. Weitkamp, or Mr. Tucker), and the director (Mr. Jones).
• Once you have filled out these steps, Mr. Jones will notify you whether your request meets the standards of an "Excused Absence". Your absence is not excused unless you hear from Mr. Jones
  

JAZZ BAND & CHOIR, a company is installing additional sound panels in the band room and the choir room. We are not able to rehearse in either spaces for the next two days.

Here is your schedule for the remainder of the week. Stay tuned for further instructions regarding Tailgating. WE WILL NOT REHEARSE FRIDAY MORNING.

Mondays, & Wednesdays
(7:00am - 9:15am is DRILL & MUSIC)

• All members of the Marching Tigers: 7:00-9:20 AM

Tuesdays
(7:00am - 9:15am is MUSIC ONLY - Sectional Rehearsal)

• Winds & percussion only: 7:00-7:59 AM (no color guard)
• All members of the Marching Tigers: 8:00-9:20 AM

Thursdays
(7:00am - 7:59am is MUSIC ONLY; 8:00am - 9:15am DRILL & MUSIC)

• Winds & percussion only: 7:00-7:59 AM (no color guard)
• All members of the Marching Tigers: 8:00-9:20 AM

Saturdays on August 28th
(9:30am - 12:00pm is DRILL & MUSIC)All members of the Marching Tigers: 9:30am-12:00pm