REHEARSAL COUNTDOWN = 6
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024..........(8th Grade Band Night) Mattoon vs. Richland County Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)
FRIDAY'S HOURLY WEATHER FORECAST:
Updated 8/29/24 at 10:16 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) <OBJECTIVE MET>
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) <OBJECTIVE MET>
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:
- LUNCH: The music department is not open today for lunch. Sorry. Doors will close at 12:33 p.m. The department will be open Friday.
- ILMEA AUDITIONS:
- Jazz = Lila Balding, Ethan Zuber, Callista Ridgely, Addison Ridgely, Jereme Higginbotham, Maddison Syers, & Camden Poland
- Band = Lila Balding, Ethan Zuber, Callista Ridgely, Hadley Heath, &Maddison Syers
- Orchestra = Jereme Higginbotham
- ILMEA JAZZ RESOURCES: 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. Click HERE for details on how to register.
- Lesson times coming soon...
- Jazz = Lila Balding, Ethan Zuber, Callista Ridgely, Addison Ridgely, Jereme Higginbotham, Maddison Syers, & Camden Poland
- Welcome Committee: I need volunteers to welcome the 8th Grade Band Students from RCMS and St. Joe on the Sept. 6th game from members of the leadership-committee. Please message me, if you are interested.
- This week's challenge: I set a challenge to each of you. Do well over the next two weeks, and I may cancel Saturday's practice. We have had really good practices, and a few not-so-good practices. The decision must be made tomorrow. I need everyone super focused and ready for Friday rehearsal. Do well, and you have Saturday off. 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 listen to the playing tracks through headphones. 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. The fundraiser is in the auxiliary gym on Saturday, October 19th from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Click HERE for more details. This fundraiser is essential to help offset costs for the marching band, and for the winter guard.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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 Brayden Castillo and Nathan Leaf. We hope you have a great day!
- There is an FBLA officer meeting during lunch today in room 206.
- There will be a Powderpuff meeting tomorrow during OTA in the PAC for any junior or senior girl who is interested in playing. You must attend the meeting to play.
- Freshman: Voting for class officers is open now until the end of OTA tomorrow. Check your email for the link to vote.
- 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].
- Tiger good luck roars go to our Lady Tiger tennis squads as they will host their season opener tonight. The first matches start at 5:30 PM. Our Lady Tiger Volleyball squad is on the road to Pana tonight. Let’s get some wins ladies!!
- It’s time for Trivia Thursday folks. This weeks question is sponsored by our English Language Arts department. The first two students who email Mr. Houchin with the correct response will receive some goodies. All righty, here we go: What literary device is characterized by the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named? Examples of this include swoosh, sizzle, belch, moan, gulp, hiccup, and roar.
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