UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023..........ILMEA Audition Prep Day on the campus of Eastern IL Univ.
4 REHEARSALS = SEPTEMBER 23, 2023..........Marching Maroons Band Festival in Robinson
9 REHEARSALS = SEPTEMBER 29, 2023..........Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)
9 REHEARSALS = SEPTEMBER 30, 2023..........Panther Marching Band Festival at EIU in Charleston
OCTOBER 4, 2023..........ILMEA Auditions (Required participation for Tri-M members)
14 REHEARSALS = OCTOBER 6, 2023..........Homecoming & Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)
15 REHEARSALS = OCTOBER 7, 2023..........Newton Marching Eagles Band Classic in Newton
18 REHEARSALS = OCTOBER 17, 2023..........Final Performance at 7 PM (RCHS stadium)
WEDNESDAY'S SCHEDULE/OBJECTIVES:
PLEASE NOTE: INDOOR REHEARSAL TODAY! STUDENTS ALSO HAVE A HALF-DAY TODAY.
7:00-7:59......INDOOR REHEARSAL (flip folders, pencils, and tuners needed):
8:00-8:40......Continue running the show music. Color guard in the theater.
OBJECTIVES:
Rehearse show music
Improve intonation
BELL SCHEDULE:
1st Block 8:00 - 8:47
NO OTA CLASS
2nd Block 8:52 - 9:37
3rd Block 9:42 - 10:29
4th Block 10:34 - 11:20
Grab & Go Lunch served: 11:20 - 11:53
Buses Depart - 11:53
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023..........ILMEA Audition Prep Day on the campus of Eastern IL Univ.
4 REHEARSALS = SEPTEMBER 23, 2023..........Marching Maroons Band Festival in Robinson
9 REHEARSALS = SEPTEMBER 29, 2023..........Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)
9 REHEARSALS = SEPTEMBER 30, 2023..........Panther Marching Band Festival at EIU in Charleston
OCTOBER 4, 2023..........ILMEA Auditions (Required participation for Tri-M members)
14 REHEARSALS = OCTOBER 6, 2023..........Homecoming & Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)
15 REHEARSALS = OCTOBER 7, 2023..........Newton Marching Eagles Band Classic in Newton
18 REHEARSALS = OCTOBER 17, 2023..........Final Performance at 7 PM (RCHS stadium)
WEDNESDAY'S SCHEDULE/OBJECTIVES:
PLEASE NOTE: INDOOR REHEARSAL TODAY! STUDENTS ALSO HAVE A HALF-DAY TODAY.
7:00-7:59......INDOOR REHEARSAL (flip folders, pencils, and tuners needed):
- Warm-up on Long Tones and Scale/Flexibility #1.
- 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).
- Rehearse Good Night, Sleep Tight, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Dream On, and I Dreamed A Dream
8:00-8:40......Continue running the show music. Color guard in the theater.
OBJECTIVES:
Rehearse show music
Improve intonation
BELL SCHEDULE:
1st Block 8:00 - 8:47
NO OTA CLASS
2nd Block 8:52 - 9:37
3rd Block 9:42 - 10:29
4th Block 10:34 - 11:20
Grab & Go Lunch served: 11:20 - 11:53
Buses Depart - 11:53
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- WEDNESDAY'S BELL SCHEDULE: SEE ABOVE
- 2023 SAGE CITY JUDGES COMMENTS: The judges comments and the Effingham Red Regiment, Newton Marching Eagles, and our very own Richland County Marching Tigers may be found under Schoology.
- WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY: We have flipped our usual practice schedule for the week! The full band (including color guard) is on the practice field from 7:00-9:00 tomorrow (Tuesday). Wednesday is the music day. Color guard reports at 8:00 on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. We rehearse indoors that day. Why? It's picture day! We also have a half-day scheduled for Wednesday.
- OTA BAND PASSES: Once your OTA teacher reviews your grades, you've completed your IXL Math and ELA assignments, and you've finished your assignments, you may fill in a pass to go to the Music Department during OTA. To fill out the pass, click HERE. Students need to sign into their rccu1 account before clicking on the link.
- -OLD- BUS ASSIGNMENTS FOR 9/16, 9/23, AND 10/7: Click HERE to view.
- -NEW- SIGN UP FOR YOUR BUS/SEAT ASSIGNMENTS FOR 9/30 (EIU): Click HERE to add your name to the seating chart. The early bus and van returns at to RCHS at 6:30 pm. The late bus returns to RCHS at 9:30 pm. There is a late bus so that students may see the big bands (100+ marchers) perform.
- 2023 MARCHING BAND COMPETITIONS: All performance schedules are in! See below for more details.
- OLNEY FALL FUN FESTIVAL: I regret to say that the RCHS Marching Tigers will not perform at the 2023 Olney Fall Fun Festival. Unfortunately, the band has been scheduled to perform at an earlier time at Eastern IL. University than we have in prior years. Due to this conflict, we are unable to perform at the Olney City Park event. The high school choir, however, will perform at 8:30 a.m., before we depart to Charleston. We simply could not fit a performance from the band and choir without the band being late to EIU.
- 2022-23 HONORS WIND CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: Last call! 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.
- 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 cjones@rccu1.net, or message me on the RCCU1 app, should you like a seat! Seats are first-come, first-serve for all not in the boosters.
- 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, Conner Akers, Ethan Mehl, Callista Ridgely, and Addison Ridgely. If you are auditioning for band or orchestra, you my print the music by clicking HERE. See the bottom of this message for more details. Click HERE for details that were emailed to all students participating in this event.
- MARCHING MAROONS BAND FESTIVAL ON 9/23: Click HERE for more information.
- EIU PANTHER MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL ON 9/30: Click HERE for more information.
- MARCHING EAGLES BAND CLASSIC ON 10/7: This is our last competition of the season! It also is a short day for the band. Please click HERE for more information.
- LEADERSHIP COUNCIL: Our weekly leadership council lunch/book chat is tomorrow. The assigned readings are chapters 14-21.
- UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS: NALEIGHA HARRISON (9/22).
- HANDBOOK CONFORMATION FORMS: Missing forms from Emily Roth.
OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
We have 2 birthday shout outs to throw today. We hope that Kaitlyn Dowty and the video makin master Mr. Ryden have truly awesome birthdays today.
Have a great day today. You are in control of your actions, do what’s right - make today 1% better than yesterday, and remember everyday is a great day when you are an Olney Tiger!!
- TODAY is the last day to sign up to play Powderpuff! Permission slips and $10 payment are due TODAY! If you did not attend the meeting yesterday, you need to go to Mrs. Fleming’s room immediately following these announcements.
- There are also permission slips in the office for any junior or senior boy that wishes to participate in the volleyball game during Homecoming week. You must have your slip turned in before you can play. Please sign up in the office. Please contact Savannah Cycholl or Ally Lynch if you have any questions.
- There is an FBLA officer meeting in Mrs. Stallard’s room - room 206 today during lunch.
- Students, if you borrow a chromebook or a charger, please return those items to the library.
- Tomorrow is picture day. Remember to comb your hair and dress appropriately. We will call classes down to Ron Herrin Gym throughout the day. We will also run a 12:00 PM dismissal schedule for a school improvement day. There will be a grab and go lunch after 4th block.
- The RCHS Marching Tiger Band Drumline and Front Ensemble would like to invite you to their annual fundraiser/concert this Friday night at the circle drive bus lane from 5:00 to 6:30. We are having a free-will donation bake sale and are also taking orders for "FAN" t-shirts. The t-shirts will be $20 with the orders and money due by Wednesday, September 27th. Orders and money can be given to Mr. Vaal in Room 120. So come out this Friday night to the free event, enjoy the music, and have fun with RCHS Drumline and Front Ensemble. If you have any questions, just ask Mr. Vaal or any Drumline/Front Ensemble member.
- Our Tiger soccer team must be butter cuz they are on a roll. The kickers defeated Harrisburg last night 11 to 2. Paolo Ronaldo had 4 goals and 3 assists. Ale had 3 goals and 3 assists. Payden Buchanan had 1 goal and 1 assist. Owen Kocher, Alex Schneider, and Keagan Ray had 1 goal each.
- Our Tiger Golfers participated in match play yesterday in Effingham. Tiger pats on the back go out to Ayden Nealis as he won both of his matches and the duo of Alex Harness and Aaron Klingler teamed up and defeated a team from St. Anthony.
- Tiger good luck wishes go out to OTN today. Our Lady Tiger Tennis teams are on the road to T-Town, and our JV soccer squad will travel to Mattoon.
- 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, here we go: What do you call a cowboy with a case of bad gas? Darn tootin'. Ha ha, you da man Gary!
Have a great day today. You are in control of your actions, do what’s right - make today 1% better than yesterday, and remember everyday is a great day when you are an Olney Tiger!!