THURSDAY'S HOURLY WEATHER FORECAST:
Updated 8/21 at 10:45 a.m.
THIS WEEK'S OBJECTIVES:
MONDAY (8/19): Learn sets 15A-20. Run sets 1-15A with instruments. <GOAL MET>
TUESDAY (8/20): Learn sets 20-23. <GOAL MET>
WEDNESDAY (8/21): Learn sets 23-26 (no instruments). Review sets 15A-23 (with instruments). Run sets 1-23 (with instruments). <GOAL NEARLY MET>
THURSDAY (8/22): Memorized warm-ups, Los Dos Bandidos, Wanted Dead or Alive, & Silverado. Review sets 1-26.
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).
SATURDAY (8/24): Review and clean 1-28C
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.
MONDAY (8/19): Learn sets 15A-20. Run sets 1-15A with instruments. <GOAL MET>
TUESDAY (8/20): Learn sets 20-23. <GOAL MET>
WEDNESDAY (8/21): Learn sets 23-26 (no instruments). Review sets 15A-23 (with instruments). Run sets 1-23 (with instruments). <GOAL NEARLY MET>
THURSDAY (8/22): Memorized warm-ups, Los Dos Bandidos, Wanted Dead or Alive, & Silverado. Review sets 1-26.
- 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 on Los Dos Bandidos, and Wanted Dead or Alive. We will touch on Silverado. Your homework is to start memorizing Silerado outside of class.
- 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.
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
"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:
- RCHS Marching Tigers Drumline Fundraiser: Friday, September 20th from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the RCHS circle drive. There will be a bake sale and t-shirt orders taken that night as well.
- 2027 Florida Trip Meeting: The Florida trip informational meeting has been postponed until the spring semester. The date/time will be announced at a later date.
- 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.
- NEW TUNERS: The new tuners are in! Those of you with a blue tuner, turn your tuner in for a new red tuner today or tomorrow.
- LUNCH: The music department is open for lunch this week.
- MEETING DATES/TIMES WITH MRS. DEIMEL (time & date TBD) = Carly Houchin,
- OVERDUE CLASS FEES: 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.
- PERFORMANCE CALENDAR: 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.
We have three birthday shout outs to announce today. Happy birthday throws go out to Cash Herdes, Chase Lenear, and Coleridge Fletcher. We hope you three have a great day.
- Parking passes are $25 and can be purchased in the Main Office. If you haven't bought one, you should not be parking in the student parking lot. We have started policing the lot for violators. If a car is parked in our lot and there is no sticker, you could lose your off campus lunch privileges or receive a ticket.
- Freshmen! If you are interested in running for a Class Officer Student Council position, you must attend the mandatory meeting tomorrow 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 tomorrow 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!
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