Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Hello Everyone!

Couple of pieces of information for you all:

DRUMLINE:
If you are in drumline or are interested in drumline for next year here here is a little more of the schedule.
Kim (our coach) is just finishing up with finals at EMU next week, so we are doing a one time initial help session (actually playing this time) next monday from 8-9 pm in the Parker Band Room. After checking everyone's schedules, Kim and I found that wednesdays from 4:30-6:30 are best for almost everyone. I realize that this is a church night, but most of the people I asked said that their church functions begin between 7 and 7:30. If there needs to be a little "flex" to make that work, we are cool with that. Audition packets are available at the high school band room and I (Mr. Smigell) will be VISITING BOTH MIDDLE SCHOOLS this Friday, so I will bring along a bunch of audition packets with me to distribute.


DRUM MAJOR CANDIDATES:
If you are at least a sophomore this year (going to be a junior or senior next year) and have been in the marching band at least one year, you are elligible to audition for a position as one of the HHSMB DRUM MAJORS. We have room to take either one or two additional next year, as the most excellent Michael Brown will be returning for his second and senior year as one of our Drum Majors. The first informational and instructional meeting/clinic regarding drum major auditions will be held tomorrow from 3-3:30 PM in the Parker Band room. More info regarding auditions forthcoming.

HOWELLPALOOZA READ READ READ READ READ READ!!:
One of the coolest concerts of the year! ROck bands... SKetch comedy, Dance, Percussion, Flags, Twirlers, ODD TALENTS, singing, and surprise guests are on the docket! If you are involved with the show, dress rehearsal is next thursday, April 24 from 5-9PM (We always used to give it 2 hours and then it always ran 4 with all the light cues, so we are being honest). THE SHOW ITSELF IS NExT FRIDAY APRIL 25th, At 7:18PM (semi-nutty show, so semi-nutty time but that will be the starting time). TICKETS (yes this one we charge for because of the props and extra doo-dads we use in the show) are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children! EIGHTH GRADE BAND STUDENTS.. if you bring someone with you, YOU GET IN FREE!


Okay folks... that is it for now... coming up, Lock in (we think it is going to be may 9th, but don't quote us yet, it is almost set in stone), banquet, final concert, memorial day parade, graduation, colorguard tryouts, band camp fees, and lots of other things!


-Smigell

P.s... MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE ENTRY BELOW!! There is a choir concert tomorrow night and it should be SWWWEEEEET!