REHEARSAL COUNTDOWN = 9
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024..........(8th Grade Band Night) Mattoon vs. Richland County Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)
TUESDAY'S HOURLY WEATHER FORECAST:
Updated 8/26/24 at 10:20 a.m
THIS WEEK'S OBJECTIVES:
MONDAY (8/26): Review sets 15A-28C (without instruments). Run sets 1-15A (with instruments). <OBJECTIVE NOT MET>
TUESDAY (8/27): Rehearse the memorized warm-ups, the Star-Spangled Banner, On Wisconsin, time-out tunes, Los Dos Bandidos, Wanted Dead or Alive, & Silverado. [ We are inside the entire rehearsal ]
Drumline is with Mr. Vaal from 7:10-9:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Colorguard is with Carly Zuber. Winds are with Mr. Jones. If you have musician earplugs, I recommend wearing them for this rehearsal.
WEDNESDAY (8/28): Review/Clean sets 1-28C (with instruments)
THURSDAY (8/29): Rehearse memorized warm-ups, Los Dos Bandidos, Wanted Dead or Alive, & Silverado. Learn sets 28C-31 (no instruments)
Drumline is with Mr. Vaal from 7:00-7:59 a.m. on Tuesday. Colorguard is with Carly Zuber at 8 a.m. If you have musician earplugs, I recommend wearing them for this rehearsal. No music and tuners outside, please (except for Alex and Hadley). Colorguard need not report until 8 a.m.
FRIDAY (8/30): Review sets 28C-31. Learn sets 31-34 (no instruments). Review sets 15A-28C (with instruments). Run sets 1-15A (with instruments).
SATURDAY (8/31): Review and clean 1-34
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 (8/26): Review sets 15A-28C (without instruments). Run sets 1-15A (with instruments). <OBJECTIVE NOT MET>
TUESDAY (8/27): Rehearse the memorized warm-ups, the Star-Spangled Banner, On Wisconsin, time-out tunes, Los Dos Bandidos, Wanted Dead or Alive, & Silverado. [ We are inside the entire rehearsal ]
- 7:00-7:59...............................Winds and drumline only (no colorguard) in your chairs in the band room. The focus of this portion of the rehearsal is on Silverado.
- 8:00-9:09...............................Colorguard joins the band at 8 a.m. We shift our focus to the Star-Spangled Banner, On Wisconsin, the time-out tunes, Wanted Dead or Alive, and Los Dos Bandidos.
- 9:10-9:15..................................Stow instruments, guard equipment, drill charts, coordinates, lanyards, water bottles, Drillmasters, Crossovers, and/or StylePLUS shoes.
Drumline is with Mr. Vaal from 7:10-9:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Colorguard is with Carly Zuber. Winds are with Mr. Jones. If you have musician earplugs, I recommend wearing them for this rehearsal.
WEDNESDAY (8/28): Review/Clean sets 1-28C (with instruments)
- EARLY RELEASE SCHEDULE:
- 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................................Clean sets 15A-28C (with instruments)
- 8:30-8:49................................Clean sets 1-15A (with instruments)
- 8:50-8:59.................................March in Parade Block A back to the school
- 9:00-9:06..................................Stow instruments, guard equipment, drill charts, coordinates, lanyards, water bottles, Drillmasters, Crossovers, and/or StylePLUS shoes.
THURSDAY (8/29): Rehearse memorized warm-ups, Los Dos Bandidos, Wanted Dead or Alive, & Silverado. Learn sets 28C-31 (no 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 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 to the practice field. No tuners or music. Except drumline, everyone else may elect to leave their instruments in the bandroom before we leave for the practice field.
- 8:05-9:04................................Learn sets 28C-31 (no instruments)
- 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.
Drumline is with Mr. Vaal from 7:00-7:59 a.m. on Tuesday. Colorguard is with Carly Zuber at 8 a.m. If you have musician earplugs, I recommend wearing them for this rehearsal. No music and tuners outside, please (except for Alex and Hadley). Colorguard need not report until 8 a.m.
FRIDAY (8/30): Review sets 28C-31. Learn sets 31-34 (no instruments). Review sets 15A-28C (with instruments). Run sets 1-15A (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................................Review sets 28C-31. Learn sets 31-34 (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 (8/31): Review and clean 1-34
- 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................................Review sets 28C-34 (without instruments)
- 10:30-11:49................................Review 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:
- Tuners, Flip Folders, & Lyres: Please pick up your flip folders and lyres from the cart next to the glass double doors. Likewise, make sure to secure your tuners.
- This week's challenge: We have our last scheduled three-hour Saturday practice this weekend. If you recall from last week, I offered you all a challenge. Meet all of the objectives for the next two weeks and I will cancel the Saturday, August 31st rehearsal. We had a good start! We did very well Monday through Friday of last week. Unfortunately, we did not meet our objective Saturday, August 24th and today. There were two reasons for this: 1) We weren't 100% focused; & 2) Thirty-three percent of the band was absent from last Saturday's practice. We were only able to review sets 15A-26 without instruments, after getting to set 28C on Saturday. Nor did we run sets 1-15A with instruments as planned. That being said, I am an optimist. There is still time! We have four more rehearsals remaining. For those of you not present for last Saturday's rehearsal, learn your sets tonight and tomorrow night. You need to catch up. Everyone in the band needs to double down for the next four days so that we can cancel Saturday's rehearsal. We've got this!
- Band Personal Time: The RCHS Bands staff has added an amendment to the use of personal time. Those that were present for the Saturday, August 24th practice received two-hours of band personal time. However, as I've already mentioned, one-third of the band was absent last Saturday. Most students said that they couldn't participate because they were out of town. In the future, I will deduct personal time for missing a Saturday rehearsal, unless the reason falls within guidelines set by the RCHS Bands Handbook. For those with negative personal hours, you will not be able to take band personal time until you have a positive balance of personal hours. Any unexcused absences will impact the student's in-class work grade for that day. We believe this is the fairest approach to addressing attendance for Saturday rehearsals.
- Assignment #2: Winds and percussion, write in sets 28A-43A onto your sheet music for Silverado. This is due on Tuesday at 7 a.m. Colorguard, you are being graded on the guard work for On Wisconsin by Ms. Bogard on Thursday night.
- Playing Test #1: Los Dos Bandidos memorization test on Schoology. You will record yourself using your Chromebook. Winds and percussion may listen to the music through headphones, but your eyes must be closed. Colorguard may have their eyes open without headphones. This test is due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Friday, August 30th.
- 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 Fundraiser: 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 Tuesday through Friday. The music dept. is not open Monday.
- 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.
OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- 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.
- 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!
- 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".
- 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.
- After announcements, we will have a fire drill. Please make sure you know where to report with your OTA class. Please wait for the alarm. We appreciate your cooperation during this drill.
- If you purchased a 2024 Olnean Yearbook, please stop by the Yearbook room during OTE or after school any day this week to pick it up. If you are not sure if you purchased a yearbook, you can email Mrs. Rusk at [email protected].
- Are you ready for some volleyball?!?! That’s right, our Lady Tiger Volleyball home opener is Monday. JV action starts at 6:00 PM. The theme for the home opener is black out night. Come out and support OTN!!!!!!!!!!
- Tiger good luck roars also go out to our Tiger and Lady Tiger Golfers as they are set to tee it up at Richland Golf Club.
- Today is Monday folks, that means it’s time for the word of the week sponsored by Laren John Deere Erwin. Today’s word of the week is discombobulated. According to Merriam Webster, discombobulated means characterized by confusion or disorder. In other words, Taylorville’s defensive line will look discombobulated after our Olney Football Tigers are through with them this Friday
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