Happy New (York:)Year!!!!!

Check out the Howell School's new format to it's website. Check back here for current band news on upcoming meetings, New York trip, etc. Remember your $raffle$ tickets! Contact Bert @ 517.304.3521.

The second annual Merry Tuba Christmas takes place at 2 p.m. Saturday at the amphitheater of the historical Livingston County Courthouse on Grand River Avenue in downtown Howell. It has been noted too that if the weather is bad they may perform in the Howell Opera House. Three or more of our fine band students are performing. Stop by!

Julie

A bit more on the raffle:
Tickets cost $5 each
Every student going to New York will be asked to sell a minimum of 10 tickets. They will come home through school on TUESDAY - (school for Monday was cancelled at 7 PM tonight!)

Ticket money will be due Feb 1st.

Anyone who has NOT paid for marching uniforms to be cleaned MUST pay before we can accept the second payment on the New York Trip. Second deposit is due as soon as you come back from Christmas break!

Happy Snow Day!

Bert

For all band members: Don't forget to get your tickets for the New York New York raffle drawing to be held at the next concert February 13, 2008! Earn money for your band account or the New York trip!! Get them now and sell them over the holiday break to family and friends :)

First prize is $750.00 cash
Second prize is $100.00 cash
Third prize is $50.00 cash

Contact Bert Schomberger at 517.304.3521 or Julie Dennis 517.303.4850

There is no band booster meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 13th.

HELLO EVERYONE!! READ THE POST BELOW. THERE IS... I REPEAT, IS A CONCERT TONIGHT. Roads right now are pretty good, and all other events are still happening, so... Let's have a concert!

PARENTS! This was announced to all classes! At this early hour the concert is still on! However, adminstration could call it off as late as 5:00p.m. due to inclement weather. Report time is 6:30 at the Old Howell High School. Drop off students at the auditorium door by the "ROCK" ( for Freshman parents the side of the school facing the football field.) There is a lot of construction going on and feel this is appropriate. When coming to the show, please park in the parking lot on that side also. No parking in the parking lot by the flag pole, signs are posted to that effect.

Please remember to dress appropriately. Dressy!

Cookie or holiday treats appreciated!

PLEASE CHECK THIS BLOG BEFORE LEAVING TO DROP OFF YOUR STUDENT! AN UPDATE WILL BE POSTED AS SOON AS THE WORD IS RECEIVED!

To add to the Concert info! Donations of cookies will be gladly accepted that night to partake in before and after the performance. Please bring as early as you can! The kids need to be there earlier so send them in with them. Louis and I will be there at 6:00 to set up.

Call me for info:
Julie Dennis
517.303.4850

Please scroll down for important info on LV auditions and a help for moving the instruments etc. for the concert!

Hello Music Playing Earthlings and Parents...

Here is all we know about Livingston County Honors Band 2007-2008:

Livingston County Honors Band
2007-2008 Audition and Performance Information

What: The Livingston County Honors Band is comprised of students from the five current high schools in Livingston County. It is a great opportunity for meeting new people, playing with great musicians, and… YOU GET A PIN!

Who: Any band member in the Howell High School Instrumental Program

Where: Fowlerville High School and Performing Arts Center

When: Auditions are Wed, Dec 12, anytime between 4:30-8:00PM. The reading session is Monday, Jan 14, Time TBA. The all day rehearsals are on Saturday, Jan 19 8:30Am-3Pm and Mon Jan 21 from 8am-3pm.

Audition materials available in the band room. Make sure to read the entire page for requirements.

Performance is on Monday, Jan 21 at 7:30 PM in the Fowlerville Performing Arts Center.

CD’s will be available after the performance for a nominal fee.

Good Luck!

Address for Fowlerville High School is as follows:

Fowlerville High School
700 N Grand Ave, Fowlerville, MI

517-223-6002

This information is also available in the band room on a white piece of 8x11.5 inch printer paper in the same location that all important papers are located. (The music stand at the front of the room)

There ya go,

Kat Jak

New York is rolling... Hooray! A few more fundraisers are being planned to help get you there.

And now closer to home...

Concert, Tuesday Dec. 11th at 7 PM is at THE OLD HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL ! IN the NEW old Auditorium...please pass this on to parents, grandma and anyone who be be lost if you don't tell them about the location!

DRESS CODE - dressy clothes - not uniforms, but please remember "nice" clothes for the night

AND - logistics..we have to MOVE stands, percussion equipment, chairs and misc. musical stuff TO Howell High on Tuesday - so hands are needed at 3 PM to make this happen. Really pass this on to any parents that might be able to help !

Rock Smigell's house (musically that is)

The buses are full for New York!!!!! Yeah!

Update at 1:54! Only a few seats left for New York!!! If you are interested and can get the deposit to Pam ASAP you can still go! Pam Glynn 517.861.1675


Hope you read the past blog that the NEW YORK DEPOSIT is due today as mentioned at the informational meeting! This gives the tour group confirmation on the amount of students and chaperones which then determines the bottom line amount and the success of performance for this trip.

Little Caesar pizza kits will be in tomorrow hopefully around 2:00 at the loading dock by the band room. Please make arrangements to pick up tomorrow in the band room since there is no area to store anytime after tomorrow. Becky C. could use help with distribution, so if you intend on picking up your order please consider staying and helping!

Julie Dennis
517.303.4850