Daily Bulletin for 8/20

WEDNESDAY'S HOURLY WEATHER FORECAST:

Updated at 10 a.m. on 8/20/24

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THIS WEEK'S OBJECTIVES:
MONDAY (8/19): Learn sets 15A-20. Run sets 1-15A with instruments. <OBJECTIVES MET FOR THIS DAY

TUESDAY (8/20): Learn sets 20-23. <OBJECTIVES MET FOR THIS DAY


WEDNESDAY (8/21):  Learn sets 23-26 (no instruments). Review sets 15A-23 (with instruments). Run sets 1-23 (without instruments).

• 7:00-7:19...............................Winds, drumline, and colorguard march in Parade Block A to the field, stretch, and run a lap.
• 7:20-7:34................................Marching fundamentals on the practice field
• 7:35-8:29................................Learn sets 23-26 (without instruments)
• 8:30-8:54................................Review sets 15A-23 (with instruments)
• 8:55-9:04................................Run sets 1-23 (without instruments)
• 9:05-9:09.................................March in Parade Block A back to the school
• 9:10-9:15..................................Stow instruments, guard equipment, drill charts, coordinates, lanyards, water bottles, Drillmasters, Crossovers, and/or StylePLUS shoes.

THURSDAY (8/22): Memorized warm-ups, Los Dos Bandidos, Wanted Dead or Alive, & Silverado. Review sets 1-26 (with instruments).

• 7:00-7:39...............................Winds and drumline only (no colorguard) in your chairs in the band room. You need your tuners, Inside the Circle book, and show music. Our primary focus is memorizing Silverado.
• 7:40-7:44...............................Put away tuners, and music, before making your way (carefully avoiding buses) to the grass on the circle drive. 
• 7:45-7:59...............................Rehearse Full Volume, Los Dos Bandidos, & Wanted Dead or Alive in a circle.
• 8:00-8:04...............................Colorguard joins the band. Parade Block B (not A) to the practice field. No tuners or music!
• 8:05-9:04................................Review 1-26 (starting out with no instruments. May add instruments at the end)
• 9:05-9:09.................................March in Parade Block B back to the school
• 9:10-9:15..................................Stow instruments, guard equipment, drill charts, coordinates, lanyards, water bottles, Drillmasters, Crossovers, and/or StylePLUS shoes.

 

• 6:00-8:00................................Colorguard only evening rehearsal. The colorguard is exempt from 7:00-7:59 rehearsals on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

No music and tuners outside, please (except for Alex and Hadley). Colorguard need not report until 8 a.m.

FRIDAY (8/23): Learn sets 26-28C (no instruments). Review sets 15A-26 (with instruments). Run sets 1-23 (with instruments).

• 7:00-7:19...............................Winds, drumline, and colorguard march in Parade Block A to the field, stretch, and run a lap.
• 7:20-7:34................................Marching fundamentals on the practice field
• 7:35-8:39................................Learn sets 26-28C (without instruments)
• 8:40-8:54................................Review sets 15A-26 (with instruments)
• 8:55-9:04................................Run sets 1-26 (with instruments)
• 9:05-9:09.................................March in Parade Block A back to the school
• 9:10-9:15..................................Stow instruments, guard equipment, drill charts, coordinates, lanyards, water bottles, Drillmasters, Crossovers, and/or StylePLUS shoes.

SATURDAY (8/24): Review and clean 1-28C 

• 9:00-9:19...............................Winds, drumline, and colorguard march in Parade Block A to the track, stretch, and run a lap.
• 9:20-9:34................................Marching fundamentals on the track
• 9:35-10:29................................Learn sets 15A-28C (without instruments)
• 10:30-11:14................................Review sets 15A-28C (with instruments)
• 11:15-11:49................................Run sets 1-28C (with instruments)
• 11:50-11:59.................................March in Parade Block A back to the school
• 12:00........................................Stow instruments, guard equipment, drill charts, coordinates, lanyards, water bottles, Drillmasters, Crossovers, and/or StylePLUS shoes.

PLEASE NOTE: The schedule above is a plan that may change, based on the weather, and how the band is performing on any given rehearsal. Consider this a pacing-guide for the ensemble, and not a stead-fast schedule. The schedule is subject to change as needed.

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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• 2027 Florida Trip Meeting: The Disney World, Universal Studios, and Cocoa Beach trip meeting on Thursday, September 5th at 6 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center
  
• 2024 RCHS Bands Mattress Fundrasier: The mattress fundraiser informational meeting is on Tuesday, October 1 at 6 p.m. in the RCPAC. This fundraiser is essential to help offset costs for the marching band, and for the winter guard.
  
• Please grab your flip folder and lyre, and put those items in your locker.
  
• The music department is open for lunch this week.

• UPDATED MEETING DATES/TIMES WITH MRS. DEIMEL (3:15 P.M.):
  • TUESDAY = Parker Brown, Emily Roth, Carly Houchin, Liam Ryden, Luke Seiler, Jasper Tracy, Ethan Zuber, Brandon Seessengood, & Evey Mason
• Please pay your band fees, and for apparel orders. For the band to pay our financial obligations, outstanding balances need to be paid this week.
• Lawrenceville vs. Richland County Home Varsity Football Game on September 13, 2024 <added to the calendar on August 19th. Was not originally included on the performance calendar.
• Lost your coordinates? Should you lose your coordinates, and lanyard, you will need to print your coordinates before the next rehearsal. I am happy to help out; however, you will have to meet me at 3:20 p.m. If you are able, I recommend printing on your own. We are no longer using the iPads when folks lose their coordinates. There will be binders you may use for a day-or-two.
• Band Personal Time (BPT) Spreadsheet: For those of you that have earned band personal time, you may find the spreadsheet on www.rchsbands.net under "Student Resources". Feel free to use that time as needed. However, there are times that you can not use BPT:

"BPT may not be used for other non-band classes, performances, or rehearsals the day of, and the day before, a performance for the marching band, unless approved by Mr. Jones. You may not use BPT the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday before a concert for the Jazz Band, Honors Wind, or Symphonic Band. You also may not cash in your BPT over the preseason camp. However, this means that the vast majority of rehearsals are open for you to use your BPT. The second criteria is that Mr. Jones must be notified at least 15 minutes before a rehearsal to use BPT."

OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• You will still need to bring your water canteen/cooler to practices, competitions, and games. Keep them full. You don't need sunblock for the 7:00-9:15 a.m. rehearsals. That being said, I recommend wearing sunblock for games (at least your neck and face), Saturday morning rehearsals, and for competitions.
• If you do not have a way to get to the school for 7 a.m. rehearsals, please message me this weekend. We will find a ride for you; whether it be a parent, or an upper clansmen. All I need is a note, a message, or an email from your parent/guardian that it is okay for you to ride with someone else. We do this every season for every practice. Marching Tigers are always here for each other!
• Just a reminder that doors are unlocked at the following times for weekday rehearsals:
  • Band Room glass doors = 6:45 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
  • Main Entrance (student parking) = 6:50 a.m. until 6:58 a.m.

• Attention Freshmen, yearbooks will be distributed during lunch today in the commons area.
  
• Students, just a reminder that you should not be on the 2nd floor until the 7:50 AM bell.
  
• Freshmen! If you are interested in running for a Class Officer Student Council position, you must attend the mandatory meeting this Thursday during OTA in Room 122. You must attend this meeting to receive a petition to run for office. If you cannot attend you must contact Ms. Fehrenbacher (the math teacher).
  
• The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) organization will have its kick-off party this Thursday from 6:30-8:00 pm. The party will consist of snacks, games, and tie dying t-shirts. Please meet in the grassy area by the bus circle drive. If you are interested in joining FBLA or learning more about FBLA, please join us!
  
• We have started up the GRIT winners again for this fall! The following students need to find Mrs. VanDyke in the commons area after announcements:Tiger pats on the back go to Katelyn Bookhout, Jordan Piercefield, Brayden Jenner, Amelie Knoche, Mariah Livingston, Davian Grimes, Mallory Kocher and Tristen Butler. 
  
• Tiger roars go out to our Tiger golf squad as they finished in first place out of 11 teams yesterday at Robinson. Tiger shout outs go to Reese Glover as he took top honors with a 2 under round of 70. Ayden Nealis placed 3rd with a score of 76. Carter Blank took 18th place with a score of 87. Carsyn Ameter claimed 23rd place with a round of 89.
  
• Tiger good luck wishes go to our Lady Tiger golf squad as they are on the road to Casey Westfield this afternoon.
  
• Today is a great day for Mr. Houchin as he turns another year older. Please make sure to stop past and wish Mr. Houchin Happy Birthday today! Thanks for all you do at RCHS
  
• Today is Tuesday folks, you all know what this means?? That’s right, it’s time for the joke of the day sponsored by Cam Jam White. All righty, here we go:
  
  

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