REHEARSAL COUNTDOWN = 7
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024..........(8th Grade Band Night) Mattoon vs. Richland County Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)
THURSDAY'S HOURLY WEATHER FORECAST:
Updated 8/27/24 at 10:30 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. <GOAL NEARLY MET>
WEDNESDAY (8/28): Review/Clean sets 1-28C (with instruments) <OBJECTIVE NOT MET>
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. <GOAL NEARLY MET>
WEDNESDAY (8/28): Review/Clean sets 1-28C (with instruments) <OBJECTIVE NOT MET>
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:
- 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. Last week went really well! However, we have had a rough last few rehearsals this week. If we are to cancel Saturday's rehearsal, I need everyone super focused and ready for Thursday and Friday 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. As of August 26th going forward, I will deduct personal time for missing a weekend 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. Those of you that did not complete the assignment, no worries! You can still submit the assignment for points. Please complete the assignment before Thursday.
- 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.
- 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 this week.
- 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.
- ILMEA JAZZ RESOURCES: For those interested in auditioning for ILMEA Jazz, you may find resources by clicking HERE, and scrolling down until you find the DISTRICT 5 (under the A column) row.
- ILMEA AUDITION PREP CLINIC: Those of you auditioning for ILMEA may participate in the ILMEA Audition Prep Clinic on the campus of Eastern Illinois University. We leave at 10 a.m. and we return to Olney at approximately 5 p.m. We will stop for lunch in Charleston. Transportation is provided by the school district. If you are interested, please message Mr. Jones via the RCCU1 app, or by emailing him at [email protected]. Students are also required to register for the event. Details listed below:
OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- 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.
- 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.
We have two birthdays to announce today. Happy birthday throws go out to Brandon Green and Jazmyne Clore. We hope you have a great day!
- We will run a 2:00 PM dismissal schedule today for teacher work time. The golden chariots will be here around 1:55 PM.
- Freshmen petitions for class office are due today. Turn your paperwork in to Ms. Fehrenbacher (math teacher) or Mrs. Roth.
- There will be a Powderpuff meeting on Friday during OTA in the PAC for any junior or senior girl who is interested in playing. You must attend the meeting to play.
- 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].
- We have another set of GRIT winners to announce today. We need these students to find Coach VanDyke in the commons after the announcements. Tiger pats on the back go to Gentry Hough, Lily Stevens, Ethel Zuber, Kaitlin Kocher, Carter Blank, Judah Dicks, Ezha Biyok, and Austin Kuenstler.
- Our Volleyball squads came up a little short at T-Town last night. Our Lady Tiger strikers did not go quietly however as they defeated T-Town in the first game 25 to 23. T-Town came back and took the next two. Tiger shout outs go to Taylor Bloomer and Savannah Cycholl as they had 2 aces a piece. Kaitlyn Dowty had 5 kills and 2 blocks, Taylor Bloomer had 15 assists, and Nora Stevens had 9 digs. Keep working hard Lady Tigers - success will find you!!
- Tiger good luck roars go to our Tiger and Lady Tiger golf squads as they look to tee it up at Richland Golf Club this afternoon.
- Here are your words of wisdom for this Wednesday:
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