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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:
3 REHEARSALS: SEPTEMBER 15, 2023..........Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)
4 REHEARSALS: SEPTEMBER 16, 2023..........Sage City Invitational in Monticello (no schedule from the event coordinator as of yet)
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023..........ILMEA Audition Prep Day on the campus of Eastern IL Univ.
9 REHEARSALS: SEPTEMBER 23, 2023..........Marching Maroons Band Festival in Robinson
WEDNESDAY'S SCHEDULE/OBJECTIVES:
7:00-7:14......Travel in parade block B to the practice field and stretch.
7:15-7:59......Learn sets 21a-32, no instruments.
8:30-9:00......With instruments, clean sets 1-21a
8:50-9:10......Facilities team, please put away chairs and music stands in the band room.
OBJECTIVES:
Maintain sets 1-21a (with instruments)
Review sets 21a-25 (no instruments)
Learn sets 25-32 (no instruments)
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:
3 REHEARSALS: SEPTEMBER 15, 2023..........Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)
4 REHEARSALS: SEPTEMBER 16, 2023..........Sage City Invitational in Monticello (no schedule from the event coordinator as of yet)
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023..........ILMEA Audition Prep Day on the campus of Eastern IL Univ.
9 REHEARSALS: SEPTEMBER 23, 2023..........Marching Maroons Band Festival in Robinson
WEDNESDAY'S SCHEDULE/OBJECTIVES:
7:00-7:14......Travel in parade block B to the practice field and stretch.
7:15-7:59......Learn sets 21a-32, no instruments.
8:30-9:00......With instruments, clean sets 1-21a
8:50-9:10......Facilities team, please put away chairs and music stands in the band room.
OBJECTIVES:
Maintain sets 1-21a (with instruments)
Review sets 21a-25 (no instruments)
Learn sets 25-32 (no instruments)
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- AVAILABLE SEATS FOR PARENTS: Ladies and gents, for those that wish to attend the upcoming competitions, we have available seating in the passenger van! We can comfortably fit six additional passengers. We could possibly cram two or three more, if need be. Preference goes to the members of the Olney Music Boosters. You need not report until 10-15 minutes before departure. Email me at [email protected], or message me on the RCCU1 app, should you like a seat! Seats are first-come, first-serve for all not in the boosters.
- DEPARTMENT HOODIE: Mrs. Deimel has an extra-large department hoodie available for $30. First come, first serve! Talk to Mrs. Deimel if you are interested.
- GREEN ROOM: Please keep in mind that the green room is a shared space between the music department and the drama department. We need to keep that space clean. Color guard, please remove all of your items from that room, including trash. Thank you!
- ILMEA AUDITION PREP DAY AT EIU: The clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. We will depart RCHS at around 11:15 a.m. to allow time for lunch and the drive to Charleston, IL. We will return at 5:00 p.m. Seven people are attending the trip to EIU. Those people are Jereme Higginbotham, Emma Wells, Evey Mason, Ethan Zuber, Aidan Gomez, Callista Ridgely, and Addison Ridgely. If you are auditioning for band or orchestra, you my print the music by clicking HERE
- INTONATION ON SCALES: Refine intonation tendencies over concert E-flat, F (1st and 4th movements), and A-flat (3rd movement) major scales, as well as g harmonic minor (3rd movement). It would benefit the band greatly if all winds would practice the scales with a tuner at home before rehearsals. The more in-tune we are, the better we will blend, and the louder we will sound.
- PLAYING TEST (DUE NOW): Submit a video (with eyes closed) to rccu1.schoology.com under Marching Band. If you are unsure how to do this, please reach out to your mentor. You are welcome to record yourself using an iPad Pro over lunch, or after school until 4:30 PM.
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (Allegro to the end) by Wednesday, September 7th before 11:59 pm. If you plan on taking the test at school, please bring your Chromebook to rehearsal on Thursday, September 8th.
- 9/15 HOME FOOTBALL GAME: Click HERE for details pertaining to the September 15th Home Football Game.
- SAGE CITY INVITATIONAL: This is our first marching band competition! The date of this competition in Monticello, IL is September 16th. Click HERE for more information.
- LEADERSHIP COUNCIL: Only those within the Marching Tigers leadership are permitted to attend the leadership council. If your name is not on the list, please do not report to the music department during our meeting. We meet on Fridays from 12:35-1:00. The assigned readings are chapters 14-21.
- BUS SEATING: Click HERE to view the seating for away trips. There are open seats for parents. The van is first-come-first-serve for parents wishing to attend.
- UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS: NALEIGHA HARRISON (9/22).
- HANDBOOK CONFORMATION FORMS: Missing forms from Emily Roth.
- 2022-23 HONORS WIND CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: It's almost time! If you are interested in auditioning for the Honors Wind, please click HERE and fill out the following form. The Honor Wind is the premiere instrumental ensemble at RCHS. This advanced level class is by audition only, and is designed to challenge the most experienced and talented musicians with RCHS. The Honors Wind Ensemble is limited to only 15 musicians this year.
OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- TEAMS/SHOPS: Thanks to those that stepped up to lead our RCHS Bands Teams. The new teams/shops are:
- FACILITIES: Emma Wells, with help from Cory, Emma M., and Emily R.
- SUPPLY: Aidan Gomez, with help from Ethan M. and Callista
- UNIFORMS: Ethan Zuber, with help from Addison and Carly H.
- MUSIC LIBRARY: Evey Mason, with help from Liam and James B.
- BOOSTER HELPERS: Molly Fehrenbacher, with help from Carly Z., Alex, and Wyatt
- PERSONAL INSTRUMENT INFORMATION FORM: Please fill out the personal instrument information form so that we may best protect your personal property by clicking HERE. You need to be logged into your @rccu1.net account on your browser before opening.
- TUNERS, INSIDE THE CIRCLE, AND MUSIC: Winds and percussion need all of these items for every Tuesday and Thursday rehearsal - even when outside. Please keep your tuner on your instrument so it isn't lost. You do not need these items on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays unless Mr. Jones says otherwise.
- SHOW MUSIC, COORDINATES, & DRILL CHARTS: These items may be printed by visiting https://www.rchsbands.net/show-music--drill1.html
- CONFLICTS: Do you have a conflict with a marching band event? Log into your rccu1.net account, and click HERE to fill out the form. Most common conflicts are vacations, drivers education, summer camps, athletics, and other clubs. After filling out the form, please message Mr. Jones to give him a heads up. Review the RCHS Bands Handbook to determine what is considered an excused absence.
- ILMEA AUDITION RESULTS: Interested in auditioning for ILMEA in October? Fill out the interest form by clicking HERE for more information. You will need to sign into your rccu1.net account to access this form.
- 2023 MARCHING TIGERS PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Clicking HERE for more information.
- PERSONAL HOURS EARNED: Click HERE for the spreadsheet on personal hours. Students that go into the negative for RCHS Bands personal hours will no longer be eligible to earn personal hours to use for a band class.
- Students, this Friday is Mid-Term. Please take some time to check your grades. Do you have any missing work?? Remember, Mrs. Rusk is available after school in the library if you need any help.
- There is an FBLA officer meeting during lunch today in Mrs. Stallard’s room - room 206.
- There is a full Student Council meeting during OTE today in the RCPAC. All student council members and club representatives should plan to attend.
- Parking has changed for the Olney First Methodist Church lunch today. The normal parking lot is closed for those students that drive to the church. Please park on the street or the City Parking Lot behind the church. The kitchen door will be unlocked.
- Tiger pats on the back go out to our Lady Tiger Tennis team as they defeated Charleston last night 7 to 1.
- Tiger roars go out to Mckenna Snider, Evie Potter, Claire Uhl, Raley Inskeep, Annara Cox, and Karlee Bissey on their singles wins. In doubles action, the Lady Tiger teams of Claire Uhl and Evie Potter were successful as well as was Raley Inskeep and Karlee Bissey.
- Tiger roars go out to Mckenna Snider, Evie Potter, Claire Uhl, Raley Inskeep, Annara Cox, and Karlee Bissey on their singles wins. In doubles action, the Lady Tiger teams of Claire Uhl and Evie Potter were successful as well as was Raley Inskeep and Karlee Bissey.
- We have some results from the golf match yesterday. Ayden Nealis led the way for the Tigers with a 5 over par round of 40. Reese Glover came in with a 43, while Carsyn Ameter, Tristan Mitchell, and Aaron Klingler all finished with 45’s. On the ladies side, Savannah Ferguson shot a 52, Emma Hefferman came in with a 56, Mallory Richardson fired a 58, and Addalyn Runyon finished with a 61.
- We want to throw some good luck vibes to OTN this morning. Our Lady Tiger Golf squad is on the road to Paris, and our Lady Tiger volleyball squads are on the road to Salem.
- Today is Tuesday folks, you all know what this means. That’s right, it’s time for the joke of the day sponsored by Mr. Gary Walters. All righty folks, here we go: Why can’t Elsa have a balloon? Because she’ll let it go! Ha ha Gary, you da man!!
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