REHEARSAL COUNTDOWN = 4
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024.........Lawrenceville vs. Richland County Home Varsity Football Game (RCHS stadium)
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024..........Jasper County Fall Festival Parade in Newton & the Sage City Invitational in Monticello
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024..........Jasper County Fall Festival Parade in Newton & the Sage City Invitational in Monticello
TUESDAY'S HOURLY WEATHER FORECAST:
Updated 9/9/24 at 10:50 a.m.
MONDAY (9/8): Review sets 15A-23A (instruments). Re-learn sets 23A-26. Run sets 1-15A (with instruments) <OBJECTIVE MET>
TUESDAY (9/9): Rehearse the memorized warm-ups, the Star-Spangled Banner, On Wisconsin, time-out tunes, Los Dos Bandidos, Wanted Dead or Alive, & Silverado. The primary focus musically is on Silverado and the time-out tunes. Clean sets 1-26.
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.
WEDNESDAY (9/10): Re-learn sets 26-28A. Review/Clean sets 1-28A (with instruments)
THURSDAY (9/11): Rehearse memorized warm-ups, Los Dos Bandidos, Wanted Dead or Alive, & Silverado. Learn sets 28A-31A (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 (9/12): -CHANCE OF RAIN- Rehearse parade block. Review sets 1-28A. Learn sets 31-34 (no instruments). Review sets 15A-28A (with instruments). Run sets 1-15A (with instruments).
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.
TUESDAY (9/9): Rehearse the memorized warm-ups, the Star-Spangled Banner, On Wisconsin, time-out tunes, Los Dos Bandidos, Wanted Dead or Alive, & Silverado. The primary focus musically is on Silverado and the time-out tunes. Clean sets 1-26.
- 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 and the time-out tunes.
- 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 Los Dos Bandido 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................................Clean sets 1-26 (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.
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.
WEDNESDAY (9/10): Re-learn sets 26-28A. Review/Clean sets 1-28A (with instruments)
- 7:00-7:19...............................Winds, drumline, and colorguard march in Parade Block A to Los Dos Bandido to the field, stretch, and run a lap.
- 7:20-7:34................................Marching fundamentals on the practice field (pregame sets 1-5)
- 7:35-8:39................................Clean sets 15A-28A (with instruments)
- 8:40-9:04................................Clean sets 1-15A (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.
THURSDAY (9/11): Rehearse memorized warm-ups, Los Dos Bandidos, Wanted Dead or Alive, & Silverado. Learn sets 28A-31A (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, and Silverado in a circle.
- 8:00-8:04...............................Colorguard joins the band. Parade Block B to Los Dos Bandido 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 28A-31A (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 (9/12): -CHANCE OF RAIN- Rehearse parade block. Review sets 1-28A. Learn sets 31-34 (no instruments). Review sets 15A-28A (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 (pregame sets 1-5)
- 7:35-7:59................................Rehearse for the parade on the track (Los Dos Bandidos set 4C-15A)
- 8:00-8:14................................Learn sets 31A-34 (no instruments)
- 8:15-9:04................................Run sets 1-28A (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.
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:
- HOMECOMING: Interested in decorating the music department door for homecoming? Let me know! Decorations start September 16th.
- UNIFORMS: If you had an issue with your uniform, message Mrs. Deimel via the RCCU1 app, or email her at [email protected]. Please CC me on that email. Don't wait until the last minute! Make sure to message her on Monday at the latest.
- ILMEA LESSONS: Those of you auditioning for an ILMEA ensemble (jazz band, concert band, or orchestra), please select a 30 minute time once a week for a lesson. Those that did not have a lesson last week will need two lessons this week. Log into your RCCU1 account on your browser, and then click HERE.
- THURSDAY OTE: No jazz band today, folks. You are welcome to check in before going to another OTE/club. I am away for a doctor's appointment during OTE.
- LUNCH: The music department is open for lunch this week, except Tuesday and Thursday. Sorry. I have appointments both days.
- BUS & VAN SEATING: Sign up for your spot on the bus or the van by clicking HERE. You must be logged into your RCCU1 account on your browser to edit. Please do not delete people's names from a seat. No more than two per seat. Mentors, this is a job for you! Make sure your "littles" know to access this form.Ethan Zuber, Allison Cline, and Carly Zuber have to be on the van.
- PLAYING TEST #2: Each student must record themselves performing Wanted Dead or Alive from memory. Upload the video onto Google Drive, and share the file on Schoology. See your leadership should you need help.
- PLAYING TEST #3: Silverado from memory. Upload the video onto Google Drive, and share the file on Schoology. The due date is Friday, September 20th.
- PLAYING TEST #4: Wisconsin from memory. Upload the video onto Google Drive, and share the file on Schoology. The due date is Friday, September 27th.
- JASPER COUNTY FALL FESTIVAL PARADE & SAGE CITY INVITATIONAL: The band performs at two venues on Saturday, September 14th. Click HERE for more details. This is an extremely long day! Students, you are more than welcome to sign out with a parent after performing. Please review the RCHS Bands Handbook for more details by going to STUDENT RESOURCES, followed by clicking on SYLLABI AND HANDBOOK.
OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- ILMEA AUDITIONS:
- Jazz = Lila Balding, Ethan Zuber, Callista Ridgely, Addison Ridgely, Jereme Higginbotham, Maddison Syers, & Camden Poland
- Band = Ethan Zuber, Alex Schneider, Lila Balding, Ethan Zuber, Callista Ridgely, Hadley Heath, Maddison Syers, & Conner Akers
- Orchestra = Jereme Higginbotham
- ILMEA JAZZ RESOURCES: Clicking HERE, and scrolling down until you find the DISTRICT 5 (under the A column) row.
- ILMEA BAND/ORCHESTRA RESOURCES: Music may be found under "Student Resources" and "Sheet Music"
- 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...
- 2024 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.
- 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.
- 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 birthday announcements to make today. Happy birthday shout outs go out to James Hennis and Lacie Hinterscher. We hope you two have a great day!!
- There is an open gym opportunity tonight for any girl interested in playing girls basketball. The location - Beautiful, historic Ron Herrin Gym. The time - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
- Boys volleyball permission slips are due Wednesday! You can turn them into Room 122 during OTA and OTE.
- HOMECOMING DANCE GUEST forms can be picked up from the counter in the office. They are due back BEFORE September 20th. Double-check that all information is filled out and the form is signed before handing it in. See Mrs. Hannah in the office with any questions.
- We have some GRIT winners to announce this morning. We need the following students to meet Coach Vandyke in the commons after announcements: Tiger pats on the back go to Nolen Seals, Raley Inskeep, Levi Hefferman, Christian Webber, Karlee Piercefield, Landon Livingston, Ella Fuson, and Taylor Bloomer.
- Tiger pats on the back go to our Tiger Golf squad as they took 2nd place in the Olney Invitational Friday. Ayden Nealis finished in 5th place overall with a round of 77. Reese Glover claimed 6th place with a round of 78. Carter Blank grabbed 18th place with a round of 85, and Carsyn Ameter finished in 46th place with a score of 96.
- Our Tiger Football team took down Mattoon Friday night. Tiger shout outs go to me - I mean weren’t you there??? I kicked the winning field goal Friday night. I did get a lot of help from my teammates though. Gavyn Cothern threw for 128 yards, ran for 163 and was responsible for 3 of our touchdowns. Ian Pianfetti caught 6 passes for 85 yards and had a touchdown. We won 24 to 22. Your Olney Football Tigers are now 2 and 0 on the season.
- Our Tiger and Lady Tiger Cross Country teams ran in Charleston Saturday. Tiger roars go to our gentlemen’s team as they grabbed 2nd place overall. Quaid Berger took 2nd place, Tristen Butler finished in 12th place, Judah Dicks grabbed 13th place, Kaden Davis took 28th place, and Landon Livingston finished in 47th place. Our lady runners claimed 7th place overall. Mackenzi Thomas finished in 11th place, Josie Ginder grabbed 21st place, Lily Stevens took 42nd place, Karlee Piercefield finished in 49th place, and Mallory Kocher took 61st place.
- Tiger good luck roars go out to OTN this afternoon:
- Our Tiger Golf squads will tee it up in Olney this afternoon, and our Lady Tiger Tennis team will be on the road to Danville.
- Our Tiger Golf squads will tee it up in Olney this afternoon, and our Lady Tiger Tennis team will be on the road to Danville.
- Today is Monday folks. It’s time for the word of the day sponsored by Laren ‘John Deere’ Erwin. Today’s word is cattywampus. According to Merriam Webster, cattywampus means askew, awry, kitty-corner. After the shocking news of a pop quiz in Mrs. Hinckley’s room, Bailey Snyder couldn’t settle down to study because her thoughts were all cattywampus.
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