Greetings all blog-o-licious bandos and their parents, and welcome to this entry of my blog! Here is all the most up-to-date information and news pertaining to the Howell High School band program:


PAST: When you look back on it, we have had an above average year. I would give it about a "B" grade. Some really fantasic things, and some disapointing things (nothing ever seems to be in the middle around here). Not bad at all, but we can do better. I would really like to thank the seniors for a particularly good job this year. They displayed leadership, creativity, and integrity all year long. Hats off! Speaking of hats off, yesterday, the memorial day parade was a scorcher. It is always a tough call to make on whether or not to wear full uniform when it is going to be that hot outside. At the time of the decision, the forcast was for the mid eighties. It ended up being in the low nineties! The kids were so strong through the entire parade and ceremony. I was very proud of them.


PRESENT:

-Awards banquet is tonight at 6pm in the high school cafeteria. If you want to come for the awards but not the meal, you can show up around 6:45pm.

-Flag tryouts are today after school in the high school band room. Good luck!

-Squad leader clinic is today and the squad leader test will be held this wednesday.

-Graduation band will play on Sunday, June 4th. Report time is 1:20pm. The performance at graduation is considered the final exam for the band class. If you come to graduation, you will be exempt from the final and do not have to come to that protion of exam day. If you do not attend, you will need to attend the exam and do the makeup assignment (TBA).


FUTURE: Band camp money is due June 9th. If you have problems getting the money in by that time, please call Mr. Smigell (517) 540 8001 or email Mr. Smigell smigellj@howellschools.com before the deadline.

-Band camp is August 7-11, 2006.
-New marching band member clinic is august 4th
-MANDATORY Squad leader clinic is august 3rd



Hope this helps!

-Smigell

Hey everybody!!

I FIANLLY have the posting for Symphonic Band!!! Listings are in alphabetical order:

Flutes
Lona Cerwinski
Kayla Dillon
Kim Hagadorn
Therese Jirasek
Kateri Maltby
Ashley Mcquillen
Kyndra Palinkas
Miranda Radelt
Autumn Reynolds

Clarinets
Heather Fergusen
Andrea Fosshage
Amanda Huband
Keegan Maltby
Ashlin Murphy
Andrea Prado
Emily Warren
Roxanne Pardee
Sarah Pohl
Jackie Rendall

Oboe
James Park

Bassoon
Bobby Kenney

Saxophones
Brianne Blankenship
Samantha Bonfiglio
Brew Buckner
Jane Galubensky
Evan Hansel
Ryan Heslip
vanessa Loge
Jack Palmer
Gary Schomberger
Kyce Soeries
Chris Shoner
Jason Simmerman


Trumpets
David Crawford
Jacob Doefer
Eric Graham
Kayla Kuiakai-Lalond
Brian Roskamp
Matt Rosemary
Kellen Reason
Zach Sequin

Horn
Travis Helsper

Trombones
Josh Fenn
Ronnie Heslip
Josh Markovich
Laurel Smutek
Adam Wurster

Euphonium
Jessica Bader



Tuba
Keith Parker
Stephanie Smith

Percussionist
To be announced



Ok people, Some of you are wondering... WHAT'S WITH ALL THE SAXOPHONES?

Well.. Seeing that we are really short on horns in this group, some of the saxes will become "Saxahorns"

Could there be errors? Yes... Is it likely? No... Things were veryu competetive in the flutes, saxophones, and flutes... oh, and the flutes. Several of the flutes and saxophones qualified for symphonic band but still did not make it because of former wind ensemble people taking their spots. If you are happy, congratulations, keep it to yourself and be classy. If you are upset, come talk to me.


Smigell

INFORMATION ABOUT DRUM MAJORS AND SQUAD LEADERS:

Anyone interested in being a drum major for the 2006-2007 marching season should attend the meetings on wed, thurs, and fri (may 10th, 11, and 12) from 2:30-3:30

Requirements: Must be currently in 10th or 11th grade, all instruments are elligible, but low brass are slightly discouraged (ever so slightly).

People interested in becoming a squad leader will have the squad leader clinic during the day on monday, may 8th. The squad leader test will be administered after school on wednesday (makeup tests can be taken individually)

-Smigell

Congratulations to those who made it into wind ensemble. Symphonic postings should be coming soon after.

Smigell


Howell High School 2006-2007 Wind Ensemble

All placing are in ALPHABETICAL ORDER

Flutes
Scott Archer
Ruth Belmont
Vonnie Bigham
Rayna Glynn
Kristin Oke
Aimee Muscoe
Sam Ryan

Oboes
Kristin Bartkowiak
Michelle Garett

Clarinet
Jordan Eschelman
Brittany Green
Candyce Hill
Joe Hillier
Kat Jakrewski
Eric Joseph
Jess Kobylarz
Sarah Pohl
Kaitlyn Simmons
Sam Slagell


Saxophones
Mike Brown
Sarah Candito
Tiffany Dancer
Jeremy Ellens
Eric Grabijas
Jonathan Taylor









Trumpets
Anthony Barrow
Mike Block
Ben Dennis
Kaitlyn Estes
Brian Tworek
Holly Williams
Scott Wittla



Horn
Paul Clifton
Keena Dixon
Alyssa Hayes




Trombone
Chaz Chappel
Connor Harlow
Dalton Matznik
Eric Stantz
Brandon Wright

Euphonium
Brian Leyder

Tuba
Matt Ogg
Gary Shomberger

Percussion
Cory Boomer
More tba

Hello Everyone!

This is a new post just to show that the blog is back up and running!!! The informational meeting will take place this Thursday, May 4th, at 6pm. ALL WILL BE REVEALED THEN.

'Till then,

Smigell