UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:
1 REHEARSALS REMAINING = SEPTEMBER 29, 2023..........Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)
1 REHEARSALS REMAINING = SEPTEMBER 30, 2023..........Panther Marching Band Festival at EIU in Charleston
OCTOBER 4, 2023..........ILMEA Auditions (Required participation for Tri-M members)
6 REHEARSALS REMAINING= OCTOBER 6, 2023..........Homecoming & Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)
6 REHEARSALS REMAINING= OCTOBER 7, 2023..........Newton Marching Eagles Band Classic in Newton
10 REHEARSALS REMAINING = OCTOBER 17, 2023..........Final Performance at 7 PM (RCHS stadium)
FRIDAY'S SCHEDULE/OBJECTIVES:
7:00-7:14......Travel in Parade Block A to the stadium and stretch.
7:15-7:44......Learn sets 21a-36a (NO INSTRUMENTS)
7:45-9:00......Review sets 1-36a, and park-and-bark Good Night, Sleep Tight (WITH INSTRUMENTS)
NOTE: Juniors leave for the Ron Herrin Gym at 8:20 a.m.
OBJECTIVES:
Learn sets 1-20a
Review sets 20a-27
Rehearse Good Night, Sleep Tight
Getting on-and-off the field at Eastern Illinois University
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1 REHEARSALS REMAINING = SEPTEMBER 29, 2023..........Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)
1 REHEARSALS REMAINING = SEPTEMBER 30, 2023..........Panther Marching Band Festival at EIU in Charleston
OCTOBER 4, 2023..........ILMEA Auditions (Required participation for Tri-M members)
6 REHEARSALS REMAINING= OCTOBER 6, 2023..........Homecoming & Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)
6 REHEARSALS REMAINING= OCTOBER 7, 2023..........Newton Marching Eagles Band Classic in Newton
10 REHEARSALS REMAINING = OCTOBER 17, 2023..........Final Performance at 7 PM (RCHS stadium)
FRIDAY'S SCHEDULE/OBJECTIVES:
7:00-7:14......Travel in Parade Block A to the stadium and stretch.
7:15-7:44......Learn sets 21a-36a (NO INSTRUMENTS)
7:45-9:00......Review sets 1-36a, and park-and-bark Good Night, Sleep Tight (WITH INSTRUMENTS)
NOTE: Juniors leave for the Ron Herrin Gym at 8:20 a.m.
OBJECTIVES:
Learn sets 1-20a
Review sets 20a-27
Rehearse Good Night, Sleep Tight
Getting on-and-off the field at Eastern Illinois University
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- FRIDAY'S SCHEDULE FOR JUNIORS & SENIORS:
- All Juniors and Seniors will attend their first block class (including Dual Credit courses at OCC and Elementary Tutoring at RCES).
- Juniors will be called to Ron Herrin Gym at 8:30. They will return to their OTA at 9:15.
- Seniors will be called to Ron Herrin Gym at 9:15. Seniors will be released at 10:00 to board buses in the circle drive. Seniors will be transported to OCC for Blue Preview/Senior Day. They will be provided lunch and will return to RCHS at 12:40. Seniors are to
- All Juniors and Seniors will attend their first block class (including Dual Credit courses at OCC and Elementary Tutoring at RCES).
- CARNATIONS SALE: Complete the Google Form. Return all money and slips by Saturday, October 30th. https://forms.gle/myyDQAVm2H54THj48. For more information, please talk to Mrs. Deimel.
- -EIU BUSES - BUS/SEAT ASSIGNMENTS FOR 9/30 (EIU): Click HERE to view your assigned seating for Saturday.
- EIU PANTHER MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL ON 9/30: Click HERE for more information. -UPDATED 9/20 WITH REVISED WARM-UP AND PERFORMANCE TIMES AT EIU-
- ASSIGNMENT DUE MONDAY: Complete the AAR for the Sage City Invitational, which you will find on www.rccu1.schoology.net. At least one recording from a music judge, and one recording from a visual visual judge. Fill out at least three things we should continue doing (things we do well), and at least three things on which we need to improve. The assignment is due Monday at 11:59 p.m. I pushed the deadline back a school day to give you more time. Please let me know should anyone have problems accessing the recordings.
- MOVE THE FINAL PERFORMANCE? Would anyone have a conflict if I move the Final Performance to Saturday, October 14th? If so, what times would you be unavailable? I am considering moving the performance because we wouldn't have a rehearsal for four days leading up to the Final Performance. Also, we would have short rehearsals on October 12th and 13th to accomodate final exams.
- PERFORMANCE MAKE-UP ASSIGNMENT: For those with excused absences from performances, please complete the make-up assignment before the end of the term. You may find the make-up projects by clicking HERE.
- UPDATE TO 10/7: The event coordinators for the Newton Marching Eagles Classic revised the performance schedules. We now perform at 2:45 p.m. Please see below for more details.
- HONORS WIND ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS: Auditions are open! Winds, log into your SmartMusic accounts. Your audition is over a portion of the Sr. ILMEA Scales. Percussion, your audition may be over one of two things: 1) ILMEA Scales like the winds; or 2) the 2023 ILMEA Band Auditions on snare drum and mallets.
- OTA BAND PASSES: Once your OTA teacher reviews your grades, you've completed your IXL Math and ELA assignments, and you've finished your assignments, you may fill in a pass to go to the Music Department during OTA. To fill out the pass, click HERE. Students need to sign into their rccu1 account before clicking on the link.
- -OLD- BUS ASSIGNMENTS FOR 9/16, 9/23, AND 10/7: Click HERE to view.
- 2022-23 HONORS WIND CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: Last call! If you are interested in auditioning for the Honors Wind, please click HERE and fill out the following form. The Honor Wind 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 Honors Wind Ensemble is limited to only 15 musicians this year.
- AVAILABLE SEATS FOR PARENTS: Ladies and gents, for those that wish to attend the upcoming competitions, we have available seating in the passenger van! We can comfortably fit six additional passengers. We could possibly cram two or three more, if need be. Preference goes to the members of the Olney Music Boosters. You need not report until 10-15 minutes before departure. Email me at cjones@rccu1.net, or message me on the RCCU1 app, should you like a seat! Seats are first-come, first-serve for all not in the boosters.
- MARCHING EAGLES BAND CLASSIC ON 10/7: This is our last competition of the season! It also is a short day for the band. Please click HERE for more information.
- LEADERSHIP COUNCIL: Our weekly leadership council lunch/book chat is tomorrow. The assigned readings are chapters 28-35.
- UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS: AIDAN GOMEZ (10/4), MICAH MARSHALL (10/5), MRS. DEIMEL (10/16) and EMMA MEADOWS (10/24).
OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- OLNEY FALL FUN FESTIVAL: I regret to say that the RCHS Marching Tigers will not perform at the 2023 Olney Fall Fun Festival. Unfortunately, the band has been scheduled to perform at an earlier time at Eastern IL. University than we have in prior years. Due to this conflict, we are unable to perform at the Olney City Park event. The high school choir, however, will perform at 8:30 a.m., before we depart to Charleston. We simply could not fit a performance from the band and choir without the band being late to EIU.
- TEAMS/SHOPS: Thanks to those that stepped up to lead our RCHS Bands Teams. The new teams/shops are:
- FACILITIES: Emma Wells, with help from Cory, Emma M., and Emily R.
- SUPPLY: Aidan Gomez, with help from Ethan M. and Callista
- UNIFORMS: Ethan Zuber, with help from Addison and Carly H.
- MUSIC LIBRARY: Evey Mason, with help from Liam and James B.
- BOOSTER HELPERS: Molly Fehrenbacher, with help from Carly Z., Alex, and Wyatt
- PERSONAL INSTRUMENT INFORMATION FORM: Please fill out the personal instrument information form so that we may best protect your personal property by clicking HERE. You need to be logged into your @rccu1.net account on your browser before opening.
- TUNERS, INSIDE THE CIRCLE, AND MUSIC: Winds and percussion need all of these items for every Tuesday and Thursday rehearsal - even when outside. Please keep your tuner on your instrument so it isn't lost. You do not need these items on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays unless Mr. Jones says otherwise.
- SHOW MUSIC, COORDINATES, & DRILL CHARTS: These items may be printed by visiting https://www.rchsbands.net/show-music--drill1.html
- CONFLICTS: Do you have a conflict with a marching band event? Log into your rccu1.net account, and click HERE to fill out the form. Most common conflicts are vacations, drivers education, summer camps, athletics, and other clubs. After filling out the form, please message Mr. Jones to give him a heads up. Review the RCHS Bands Handbook to determine what is considered an excused absence.
- 2023 MARCHING TIGERS PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Clicking HERE for more information.
- PERSONAL HOURS EARNED: Click HERE for the spreadsheet on personal hours. Students that go into the negative for RCHS Bands personal hours will no longer be eligible to earn personal hours to use for a band class.
We have 2 birthday shout outs to throw today. We hope that James Daniel and Madison Farmer have truly awesome birthdays today.
One School - One Mission - One Tiger Nation
- If you received a STRIPES shirt from a teacher yesterday, please report to serving line side of the cafeteria towards the end of OTA - we will make an announcement on the PA when we are ready for the picture.
- Juniors, you will have a class meeting in the PAC after announcements.
- There will be an FBLA officer meeting today during lunch in Mrs. Stallard’s room.
- Homecoming week is next week - there are flyers posted around the school for dress up days and special events everyday leading up to our Homecoming football game and dance. Hallway and door decorating can begin at anytime. Please get involved but make sure it’s school appropriate.
- All students are invited to attend a Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting tomorrow during lunch in room 124 (Mrs. Redman's room). Please bring $2 for pizza, or bring your own lunch.
- If you are planning on bringing a student from another school to the Homecoming Dance next Friday, you must have your Homecoming dance form submitted by tomorrow..
- Tiger pats on the back go out to Reese Glover and Ayden Nealis. The dynamic duo qualified for golf sectionals yesterday. Reese shot a 76 and Ayden was right behind him with a 77.
- Tiger shout outs go to our Tiger Soccer team as they took down Salem last night 3 to 1. Paulo Ronaldo scored all 3 goals in the win. Tiger roars go out to goal keep Dill as he was a brick wall last night.
- Our Lady Tiger Tennis team was in action last night at Robinson. Tiger knucks go out to singles winners Evie Potter and Claire Uhl. These two then paired up and won their doubles match as well.
- Tiger good luck roars go out to our Lady Tiger Volleyball squad as they are on the road to Mt. Carmel tonight.
- Today is trivia Thursday folks. Today’s question is sponsored by Mr. Ridge Meadows. The first two people to email Mr. Houchin with the correct response will receive some grub: What agricultural machine gets its name from the fact that it merges four different farming techniques? These are reaping, threshing, gathering, and winnowing.
One School - One Mission - One Tiger Nation