Hello all, it's Smigell, with some important info for you all:

#1: THERE IS A CONCERT FOR EVERYONE IN THE PROGRAM (Meaning that it is for a grade)ON DECEMBER 12, 2006 AT 7:00 PM!!! IT IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC, SO INVITE EVERYONE IN THE WORLD!!!

#2: Make sure to visit WWW.HOWELLHIGHLANDERBANDS.ORG It is the official band site now. It has all kinds of cool features and it even has a link to this blog (in fact, Mr. Sequin, the adminsitrator of the site, has requested that you come to this blog THROUGH the link on the other page. It has something to do with advertising value).

#3: For this concert we will be wearing our official uniforms. Everyone in the program wears a white formal shirt in addition to either black trousers or skirts on the bottom (we will specify in each class). However, EVERYONE needs to have the white formal shirt and bowtie. THIS FRIDAY during 1st hour, a gentleman from BRIGHTON TUX SHOP will be coming to take orders and fit people for shirts. First year band students and anyone in need of a new shirt need to show up for first hour on Friday so they get the shirt in time. The price is always somewhere around $20.00 for the shirt and the bowtie.

#4 LIVINGSTON COUNTY HONORS BAND DATES!!!! Every year, the band directors of Livingston County select their finest musicians to play in the LCHB. Audition pieces are on the "Sheet Shack" in the band room. Below is the info.

Auditions:
Date - December 13
Place - HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL!!!!
Time - anytime between 4:30pm - 8:00pm

Rehersals:
Date - January 22
Place -Howell High School
Time - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Date - January 24
Place - BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL
Time - 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Date - January 29
Place - Brighton High School
Time - 8:00AM - 1:30pm (yes you will miss school that day)

Preformance!!!!!!!!!
Date - January 29 (yes the same day as the all day rehersal)
Place - Brighton High School
Time - TBA (probably around 7ish)

(special thanks to Kat for help with the post)

Good morning! We have about 40 sets of lights available for students to wear with their uniforms on Friday. If you would like to bring 2 size C batteries, you can use them for the parade. First come, first served! See parade info below.

Margaret Bigham

Richard Lim Photography photos of the "Guys and Dolls" pit band can be viewed at
www.printroom.com/pro/8eight8. Click on High School, then Guys and Dolls then specifically the 11/9/06 date. There is also a poster of "The Pit" with the pit boss, Jason Smigell, so make sure you click on posters to catch that one too. Check back in a few days since he plans on updating the pictures from the dress rehersal after the 11/9 date. Please place order directly through Mr. Lim since he is giving a portion of the proceeds back to the drama department. I personally saw quite a few band faces there and appreciate you taking the time to support the efforts of the collaboration of the choir, band, drama and teaching staff. Could anyone make out what accent Mr. Bushey was using??french?irish? How about those keystone cops and mission band dolls?

Any questions or help call me.

Julie Dennis
517.303.4850

Fantasy of Lights Parade - November 24, Friday - Looking ahead, since we will all be in a stupor from too much holiday food next week, here is some info for those new to the parade. Report time in the band room is 5:00 p.m. to get on uniforms, where you will take a bus to the beginning of the parade. The parade starts at 7 pm and the route is through Howell's Historic District. It begins in front of Citizens Insurance on Grand River at Byron Rd, and travels east for 10 blocks, ending at Elm Street. Last year, the parade attracted more than 30,000 people. Come on out and see the marching band in their last performance this year!

Don't forget those battery-powered Christmas lights that you may want to wear with your uniform, and tinsel or garland looks great too! I am sure I have some extra battery packs around. Contact me if you would like some.

Now, get out and see Guys and Dolls this weekend! I can't wait to see the play and hear the pit band - See you there!

Margaret Bigham 517.548.2324 or blkhorse@cac.net

"Guys and Dolls" tickets if bought at lunch are a buck less than at the door!
Call 548.6216 or go to Aria bookseller or Schafer's for tickets(bought at regular price).

Julie Dennis 517.303.4850

HELLO EVERYONE!!!!

Wow, it seems that there is no rest for the wicked.... we are still going 100mph here at Howell Bands! And now, in the news:


GUYS AND DOLLS SCHEDULE FOR PIT BAND:

(Note: This is only the schedule for the pit, not for cast and crew)

Thursday Report time 6:30PM 7:00 curtain

Friday 6:30 Report Time 7:00 Curtain

Saturday 6:30 report time 7:00 curtain

Sunday report time 1:30 curtain 2:00 STRIKE AFTER THE SHOW!


FANTASY OF LIGHTS

Final practice is thursday nov 16, 2:30-3:30 IF IT IS RAINING, PRACTICE WILL BE CANCELLED AT THE TIME OF REHEARSAL. PRACTICE HAS NNNNOOOOOOTTTTT BEEN CANCELED YET!!!

Report time for the parade is 5pm at the band room. The date is the day after Thanksgiving. A bus will transport us to the stepoff sight.


OH, and by the way, our next concert is dec 12th!!

Cheers!!

Smigell

"Guys and Dolls" opening this Friday! Tickets can be purchased by calling 517.548.6216 or at Aria Booksellers and Schafer's in Howell. Morning announcements encourage students to by their tickets at lunch. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday 7:00p.m. and Sunday at 2:00p.m.

Drum Roll Please.............................

Unveiling www.howellhighlanderbands.org and www.charmsmusic.com

Meet Mr. Louis Sequin, our web guru, who will be at the booster meeting Nov. 14. He is looking for input from students on what they want to see on the site. You can contact him thru the web site.

Other news - your student has the opportunity now thru Nov. 17 to sell Little Caesar's Pizza Kits to earn money for their band account. Forms are available in the band room. Call Becky Chappel with questions at 517.552.7463 or 304.0537.

Margaret Bigham

Hello Everyone!!!

Long time, no blog! Well, no time like the present! Here are a few important pieces of info:


Vet's day assembly- All of wind ensemble is excused for 2nd hour tomorrow. You are to leave at the end of 1st hour (at the bell), come quickly down to the band room, and GO TO THE AUDITORIUM!!! I may need a little help from some people during the last half of 1st hour... If you are interested, come see me before school...
MAKE SURE TO DRESS NICELY! We want to put on a good show for the veterans.

Meeting tonight at 7:00 in the media center of the high school, to discuss scheduling propositions for the 2007-08 school year at Parker High School. It should definitely be of interest to all band parents and how this is being worked out to accomodate those who are involved in extra curricular activities. It is presented by Chuck Breiner and William Smith. This is meant to be an informational meeting only.

Julie Dennis