Monday, December 14, 2009
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Band Stuff you need to know...
Livingston County Honors Band Auditions
Wednesday, December 9th, 4-7pm
Brighton High School
Check Blog if there is Inclement weather
Holiday Concert
Thursday, December 10th, 7pm
HS Auditorium
Report Time:
Percussion/Stage crew: 6:00pm
Jazz band: 6:15pm
Everyone Else: 6:30pm
The Tuxedo Shirts are in, please see Mr. Smigell (Remember No $$$, No Shirt!)
Shirt $14.00, Bowtie: $3.00, Make checks out to Howell Bands
Concert Dress as Follows:
Concert Band: A standard white formal shirt (see above) and Black bowtie on top.
On bottom: Members should wear either black pants (no jeans or sweats, please) or school appropriate black skirt.
Symphonic Band: Same
Wind Ensemble:
Same, except that all members have been fitted with a Tuxedo jacket provided by the school.
Percussion Ensemble: All Black
Auditions
Auditions will be starting next week for winter placement.
Solo & Ensemble
Music will be available next week.
Band Trip to Boston
Just a reminder that a deposit of $210 is due by December 15th to hold your spot for the trip. Make check out to Howell Bands and put in an envelope with your name on it and put it Mailbox in the Band Room.
Monday, December 07, 2009
Barnes and Noble!!!
Thank you to all of the parents and band students that came out in support of Howell Bands! Barnes and Noble's says we made approx. $500 right now. Final numbers in probably by band concert time. The students made $148 in tips from their awesome wrapping job! One Howell High English teacher, Mrs. Sebestyen, even wrote a check to our tip jar, and didn't need any wrapping!!
Mr. Moran bought a book at his kids fundraiser the night before to read @ 4pm, and then still bought to help our fundraiser out afterward! Thank you, thank you!!
Mr. Smigell did a great job during his storytime and the students talked about his book choices the rest of the evening!
Thank you to all of the parents and band students that came out in support of Howell Bands! Barnes and Noble's says we made approx. $500 right now. Final numbers in probably by band concert time. The students made $148 in tips from their awesome wrapping job! One Howell High English teacher, Mrs. Sebestyen, even wrote a check to our tip jar, and didn't need any wrapping!!
Mr. Moran bought a book at his kids fundraiser the night before to read @ 4pm, and then still bought to help our fundraiser out afterward! Thank you, thank you!!
Mr. Smigell did a great job during his storytime and the students talked about his book choices the rest of the evening!
Thank you to all who came out!!
Christyne MacDermaid
Thursday, December 03, 2009
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
NEW NEWS BIT ABOUT THE CHEESECAKE AND COOKIE DOUGH:
Mr. Buckner has asked me to tell you all that if you did not pick up the cheese cakes and cookies today, he will be available between 4:00 and 5:00 PM tomorrow at the high school in the band room.
Some important information is coming soon about a lot of things like the concert next week, Livingston county honors band, HHS 2nd semester auditions, and MUCH MUCH MORE!!! STAY TUNED!!
-Smigell
Mr. Buckner has asked me to tell you all that if you did not pick up the cheese cakes and cookies today, he will be available between 4:00 and 5:00 PM tomorrow at the high school in the band room.
Some important information is coming soon about a lot of things like the concert next week, Livingston county honors band, HHS 2nd semester auditions, and MUCH MUCH MORE!!! STAY TUNED!!
-Smigell
The Bears are FINALLY coming: I just received confirmation that the bears will be delivered on December 9th. It's my goal to have all of the orders available for pick-up at the concert on the 10th. If you haven't already paid, payment will be due when you pick up your bears. Don't worry if you haven't placed an order. . .there will also be bears available for purchase that night. Cost is $10 per bear.
At the concert, we'll also be selling a limited supply of Moon Munch & Santa Munch that is left over from the Fantasy of Lights sale. Moon Munch is pretzels "Drenched in caramel, dark, milk & white chocolate and sprinkled with toffee and white chocolate chips. Santa Munch is pretzels drenched in dark, milk, and whilte chocolate and sprinkled with cookie and pepeermint pieces. If you haven't tried them, let me tell you. . they are incredible. They are 6 oz boxes selling for $5 each. They make great Christmas presents.
At the concert, we'll also be selling a limited supply of Moon Munch & Santa Munch that is left over from the Fantasy of Lights sale. Moon Munch is pretzels "Drenched in caramel, dark, milk & white chocolate and sprinkled with toffee and white chocolate chips. Santa Munch is pretzels drenched in dark, milk, and whilte chocolate and sprinkled with cookie and pepeermint pieces. If you haven't tried them, let me tell you. . they are incredible. They are 6 oz boxes selling for $5 each. They make great Christmas presents.
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Fantasy of Lights Parade
Report time for the parade is at 5:30 pm at the Band Room (Bus will take us to and from the parade). Bring white marching gloves if you have them, as we have about 50 and need just a few more to make it work.
Be sure to dress warm and wear layers under your uniform. No jeans under your uniform please, long underwear or something of that nature would be better. See you all Friday, November 27!Make sure your family and friends visit our Band Booster Booth in Christmas Alley. Boosters will be selling pretzel goodies from the Great American Pretzel Company for $4.00 a piece.
Barnes & Noble Book Fundraiser
Please distribute the flyer (Find in the Handouts tab in Charms http://www.charmsoffice.com/ ) to all of your friends and family.The Band Programs will receive 10% of all purchases made with the flyer on December 5th.
We're also looking for parents and students to volunteer their services at the free gift wrapping station that day. A sign-up sheet has been posted in the band room. Barnes & Noble will provide a tip jar and the tips will be divided among all the students participating. We're also looking for students to play Holiday music at various times throughout the day. If you're interested, please check with Mr. Smigell. . .. .By the way, plan on shopping around 11:00 a.m. and you can listen to story hour featuring. ... MR. SMIGELL.
Holiday Concert
Mark your calendars for the Holiday Concert, Thursday, December 10th at 7:00pm.
The report time for all band members is 6:30 pm. There may be an earlier report time for members of the Jazz Band and Percussion ensemble, as they have some special things to prepare in advance. Uniform is our standard concert uniform. This consists of the following:
Concert band: A standard white formal shirt (with medium pleats in the front) and black bowtie on top. On the bottom, members should wear either black pants (no jeans or sweats, please) or a school appropriate black skirt.The Brighton tux shop will be fitting kids 6th hour on the Monday we get back. Anyone that needs a new shirt should come In at the beginning of the hour, and Mr. Smigell will write them a pass. The shirt costs $14.00 and the bowtie costs $3.00. Students can pay in cash or make a check out to: "Howell High School Bands"
Symphonic Band: Same
Wind ensemble: Same except for gentlemen, as they will be fitted with a black jacket and pants provided by the school.
Percussion ensemble: All Black
Monday, November 23, 2009
Bottle/Can Return Update: Just wanted to let you know that proceeds from Melon Festival bottle/can return have been posted to student accounts. Unfortunately, it didn't amount to very much. Most of the items in the bags were plastic water bottles. I added some of my own returns as did Mrs. MacDermaid but even with that, it only brought the total up to $4 per student. . .. there were 560 cans returned. I'm thinking this isn't a fundraiswer we'll want to do again next year. . . it was really messy.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Bear Update: Just wanted to give you an update. Although production was estimated at 4-6 weeks, we just received notification from Beary Thoughtful that our bears won't ship until the first week in December. I'll keep you updated via the blog & e-mail and let you know when the bears are in. We'll certainly be able to have the bears available for pick-up at the December concert at the latest. There will also be bears available for purchase at that time as well.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (517) 672-1236 or by e-mail at cstone827@yahoo.com.
Thanks,
Carol Stone
If you have any questions, please contact me at (517) 672-1236 or by e-mail at cstone827@yahoo.com.
Thanks,
Carol Stone
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Barnes & Noble: A sign-up sheet for the Barnes & Noble Fundraiser has been posted in the band room. We're looking for parent volunteers and students to sign up for the gift wrapping station on Saturday, December 5th at the Barnes & Noble at Green Oaks Mall. Barnes & Noble would also like student musicians to perform holiday music that day as well. Please check with Mr. Smigell if you're interested in performing. . and speaking of Mr. Smigell. He'll be focusing all of his creative talent on story hour that day. . . . . . Plan on stopping in at Barnes & Noble at 11:00 a.m. for an entertaining break from your Christmas shopping.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Boston Band Trip Information
Cost of the trip: $634(approx. we will know exact cost shortly) which will be broken down into 3 payments of $210 each (with the remainder due in the last payment), the first being due Dec 1- 15th, second:Jan 15th and the 3rd: Feb 23rd. Please Note: The cost of the trip is based on 90 students,16 adults, so the actual cost will be adjusted for more or less students.
- The following is a working itinerary, updates and slight changes to come
- Cost for chaperons is the same. Chaperons will be two to a room, students four to a room. If you are interested in being a chaperon, please email Robin Taylor at rl.taylor@comcast.net , so we have an idea how many are interested and follow same payment schedule as students.
- Checks should be made out to Howell Bands and put in the mailbox in the Band Room with your child's name on it in memo area.
- Breakfast and Dinner is included, but please note that lunch is on their own. Budget $10.00 for each lunch and save $20.00 for the return trip on Sunday.
- Allow one suitcase (normal size not Super size) and one carry-on. Be sure to pack appropriate clothing (what the students would wear for a HHS concert-- NO SWEATS!) for the Boston Symphony.
HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT AND JAZZ BANDS,
TRIP #10-03109
Contact www.tours-eti.com for more info
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
2:30 PM: Two 55 passenger motorcoaches arrive at
3:30 PM: Depart from
U.S. ROUTE ROUNDTRIP ONLY, DOES NOT GO THROUGH
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Thursday, April 15, 2010
Two hours from arrival, please call your escort or our 24-hour (1-800-654-4560 then "0") service to tell your arrival time.
8:00 AM: Arrive in the
9:30 AM: Depart for
10:30 AM: Arrive at Charleston Navy Yard and visit the USS CONSTITUTION and the
12:30 PM: Depart for Faneuil Hall – The second-floor meeting hall is dubbed "The Cradle of Liberty" because of protests against British policy voiced here. Lunch on your own
Visit nearby Quincy Market – These former warehouses have been transformed into a dynamic shopping & dining landmark.
3:00 PM: Meet at the NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM – Visit this outstanding aquatic zoo featuring a 200,000-gallon circular central tank with
5:00 PM: Walk to dinner
5:30 PM: Arrive for DINNER at HARD ROCK CAFE
7:00 PM: Depart for the symphony
7:30 PM: Arrive at the symphony
8:00 PM: Enjoy a PERFORMANCE of the BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (subject to 2010 schedule)
10:30 PM: Depart for the hotel
11:30 PM: Arrive at the HOTEL and check-in
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PRIVATE NIGHT TIME HOTEL SECURITY
Friday, April 16, 2010
8:00 AM: BREAKFAST at the hotel
9:00 AM: Depart for your clinic
10:00 AM: Arrive at the clinic site (subject to the schedule of the clinician[s])
ETI MUSIC CLINIC Combined for the Bands
12:00 PM: Depart for The Shops at Prudential Center – This brightly lit mall includes anchor stores Lord & Taylor and
2:30 PM: Meet your OLD TOWN TROLLEYS and begin your GUIDED CITY TOUR of the historic FREEDOM TRAIL – On this two-hour trek, you will visit the State House, Park Street Church, The Granary Burial Grounds, Ben Franklin's Statue, see Cheer's Bull , Finch Restaurant, The Old Corner Book store, The Old South Meeting House, and The Old State House.
4:30 PM: Depart for dinner
5:00 PM: Arrive for DINNER at UNO CHICAGO GRILL (
6:30 PM: Meet at
Enjoy a BOSTON RED SOX MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL GAME (subject to 2010 schedule)
10:30 PM: After the game, depart for the hotel
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PRIVATE NIGHT TIME HOTEL SECURITY
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Saturday, April 17, 2010
8:30 AM: BREAKFAST at the hotel and check-out
9:30 AM: Depart for
10:30 AM: Arrive at the
12:00 PM: After your visit, enjoy lunch on your own, perhaps at Brother's Deli or one of the local cafes in the area.
2:00 PM: Meet for your WALKING TOUR of
4:00 PM: Depart for a return visit to Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall
6:30 PM: Meet at Long Wharf and begin boarding for your BOSTON HARBOR DJ DINNER CRUISE – Enjoy food and great music. (subject to availability)
10:00 PM: Depart for home. Rest stops and meals on your own en route at the Director's discretion.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Two hours away from home, please call our 24-hour (1-800-654-4560 then "0") service; give the name of your school and expected arrival time. Your telephone tree captain can call in and be advised of that arrival time.
2:30 PM: Arrive at
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY OR TO LEAVE A MESSAGE, PLEASE CALL 1-800-654-4560. PLEASE LEAVE ALL PERTINENT INFORMATION INCLUDING NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS
TRIP FEATURES
HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT TRIP TO
* THE TOUR INCLUDES
* Round trip transportation aboard first class, air-conditioned, DVD and/or VCR equipped motorcoaches
* First-class accommodations for two nights and changing rooms upon arrival in the
* Three breakfasts and three dinners
* USS Constitution /
* Faneuil Hall /
* Performance of the
* ETI Music Clinic Combined / The Shops at Prudential Center
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* Private nighttime hotel security
* Create a Video Package
* All trip planning and arrangements
* $2,000,000 Liability Insurance / SYTA Consumer Protection Plan Coverage
* Optional travel insurance is available
* Member of the Student Youth Travel Association
* Services of our company tour escort for your entire stay in the
* All taxes, service charges and gratuities for restaurant and hotel facilities
* Based on tariffs in effect 11/3/09 and subject to availability at time of booking
* Health and accident insurance coverage, including medical evacuation, up to $2,500 per person included for all participants
* 1-800-654-4560 Emergency service, answered 24 hours, provided for your peace of mind while the trip is in progress
We will be posting additional information on the blog and on Charms as needed.
If you are interested in going, make sure that you turn in a deposit of $210.00 by December 15th to the mailbox in the Band Room. Make checks out to Howell Bands. Please contact Carol Stone if you have questions regarding your student account.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Cookie Dough Fundraiser
Please turn in all Cookie Dough/Cheesecake orders into the mailbox in the Band Room by the end of the day Wednesday, November 18th. Orders will be in first week of December.
You can still turn Bear orders (But time is running out!).
Also, PartyLite Candle order forms are now available in the Band Room. Band members will receive 50% of the cost of orders!!! An all orders will be sent directly to your home, no need to pick up at school!
Order Due Date: December 5th, Band Room Mailbox.
Please turn in all Cookie Dough/Cheesecake orders into the mailbox in the Band Room by the end of the day Wednesday, November 18th. Orders will be in first week of December.
You can still turn Bear orders (But time is running out!).
Also, PartyLite Candle order forms are now available in the Band Room. Band members will receive 50% of the cost of orders!!! An all orders will be sent directly to your home, no need to pick up at school!
Order Due Date: December 5th, Band Room Mailbox.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Band Trip Parent Meeting!
An informational meeting will be held this Monday, November 16 at 6:30 pm in the band room. A representative for the travel company will be there to answer all of your questions for the upcoming Band Trip to Boston, April 14-17th, 2010. The cost will be $626 per student (less than the trip to NY two years ago!!!) and all band students are eligible to go. See you there!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Hello Everyone!
Just a couple of things to keep you abreast of things...
I goofed a bit here and forgot to inform people about Solo and Ensemble.
MSBOA solo and ensemble is an individual/small group festival that takes place on feb 5th and 6th, 2010. The site this year is Hartland High School.
The due date to register is November 12 (This Thursday). I HAVE to send the check in postmarked on that date or we get penalized $100.00, So that date is firm. I originally said that money had to be in by tomorrow, but I will accept it on the due date itself. Unfortunately, I cannot accept entries after that.
Wind and percussion solo: $10.00
Piano Solo $14.00
Duet $16.00
Trio $21.00
larger ensembles continue at $7.00 per person.
This is an official MSBOA sanctioned event, so if you get a division I (superior) rating, you are elligible for States. Please speak with me (Mr. Smigell) for more information.
FANTASY OF LIGHTS REHEARSALS are next week November 17, 18, and 19 right after school from 2:30-3:15pm. The fantasy of lights parade is the day after Thanksgiving in the evening. There will be more information forthcoming about report times.
Jazz Band Audtions will be held next week (the week of november 16th). Audition music will be handed out soon.
Our next concert is December 10th for all ensembles except for marching band.
Ok... Thats about it for now!
-Smigell
Just a couple of things to keep you abreast of things...
I goofed a bit here and forgot to inform people about Solo and Ensemble.
MSBOA solo and ensemble is an individual/small group festival that takes place on feb 5th and 6th, 2010. The site this year is Hartland High School.
The due date to register is November 12 (This Thursday). I HAVE to send the check in postmarked on that date or we get penalized $100.00, So that date is firm. I originally said that money had to be in by tomorrow, but I will accept it on the due date itself. Unfortunately, I cannot accept entries after that.
Wind and percussion solo: $10.00
Piano Solo $14.00
Duet $16.00
Trio $21.00
larger ensembles continue at $7.00 per person.
This is an official MSBOA sanctioned event, so if you get a division I (superior) rating, you are elligible for States. Please speak with me (Mr. Smigell) for more information.
FANTASY OF LIGHTS REHEARSALS are next week November 17, 18, and 19 right after school from 2:30-3:15pm. The fantasy of lights parade is the day after Thanksgiving in the evening. There will be more information forthcoming about report times.
Jazz Band Audtions will be held next week (the week of november 16th). Audition music will be handed out soon.
Our next concert is December 10th for all ensembles except for marching band.
Ok... Thats about it for now!
-Smigell
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Sunday, November 01, 2009
ATTENTION!! GREAT HOCKEY BAND NEWS!!!
Hello everyone, I have some wonderful news. First of all I am so sorry it has taken me this long to get the hockey band list posted. The reason is that I could not stand to leave eligible people home if i could help up. Well, I have been in touch with the Michigan Marching Band. Lots of people have tried out for hockey band this year and after working it out with the folks in Ann Arbor, I have been able to get a few more seats.
THIS MEANS THAT EVERYONE WHO WAS BRAVE ENOUGH TO AUDITION IS ABLE TO GO!! Luckily, none of the people who auditioned played the piece badly, so I did not have to cut anyone.
Entire drumline is elligible!
HOORAY!!
There is one stipulation:
You have to come to 3 of the four practices scheduled for this week (Monday will be very important)
rehearsals:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 2:30-3:15pm
Report time on Saturday will be somewhere near 5:00 pm. More details on that very very soon. Chaperone availability information will be very very soon.
HOWELL FOOTBALL PLAYOFF INFORMATION TO BE POSTED VERY VERY SOON.
ok... see you all tomorrow!
Hello everyone, I have some wonderful news. First of all I am so sorry it has taken me this long to get the hockey band list posted. The reason is that I could not stand to leave eligible people home if i could help up. Well, I have been in touch with the Michigan Marching Band. Lots of people have tried out for hockey band this year and after working it out with the folks in Ann Arbor, I have been able to get a few more seats.
THIS MEANS THAT EVERYONE WHO WAS BRAVE ENOUGH TO AUDITION IS ABLE TO GO!! Luckily, none of the people who auditioned played the piece badly, so I did not have to cut anyone.
Entire drumline is elligible!
HOORAY!!
There is one stipulation:
You have to come to 3 of the four practices scheduled for this week (Monday will be very important)
rehearsals:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 2:30-3:15pm
Report time on Saturday will be somewhere near 5:00 pm. More details on that very very soon. Chaperone availability information will be very very soon.
HOWELL FOOTBALL PLAYOFF INFORMATION TO BE POSTED VERY VERY SOON.
ok... see you all tomorrow!
Friday, October 30, 2009
I just checked http://www.weather.com/ and http://www.noaa.gov/. Unfortunately, the chance for precipitation has increased to 100% at time of kickoff through 10pm, with winds from 20-35mph The weather radar supports the computer prediction. Due to constant rain, the state of our instruments, and the current health concerns PEP BAND IS CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT.
Check back later tonight or tomorrow morning for the Hockey Band Posting...
-Hopefully they win and we can try again next week....
-Smigell
Check back later tonight or tomorrow morning for the Hockey Band Posting...
-Hopefully they win and we can try again next week....
-Smigell
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Bears & Bennigans: Could you please e-mail me (cstone827@yahoo.com) an update on where you're at with orders for the Howell Highlander Bears. . . .we're trying to determine if we need to place a second order. It takes about 4 weeks to get the bears and we'd like to have them all delivered before Christmas.
Also, don't forget our Bennigans fundraiser. . . on Thursday, 10/29, 20% of all sales will go to the bands. You have to present the Bennigans flier (available in the band room) before you order.
Thanks & see you at Bennigans,
Carol Stone
Also, don't forget our Bennigans fundraiser. . . on Thursday, 10/29, 20% of all sales will go to the bands. You have to present the Bennigans flier (available in the band room) before you order.
Thanks & see you at Bennigans,
Carol Stone
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
MARCHING BAND
SENIOR NIGHT SHOW
Practice Friday: 2:30-???
Report Time: TBA, Depending on how late practice runs
Tailgate: Please join us for Buffalo Wild Wings and Cake!!! (around 5:00-5:30)
Step Off: 6:20pm (Note Earlier Time)
Senior Parents: You will need to buy tickets at the ticket booth, then proceed to far end of stadium by Band Bleachers and the gate by the Giant Football Helmet.
Please be there by 6:30pm for the Senior Night Presentation.
Welcome to Charms!!!
Dear Band Parents and Students,
The Charms website is up and running! We’ve been talking about it for awhile and it’s finally here.
This means we have a one stop resource and a simple way of communicating band information to all band families! With the Charms website you can:
· Check the interactive calendar for events and vital information
(Always check the Blog for last minute changes!!!)
· Receive emails about events, volunteering and fundraising
· Handouts: Band Camp, Calendar, Point Sheet, etc…
· Check your student account, to find out how much $$$ you have earned for trips, band camp, etc… through your fundraising efforts
· Link to the Band Blog
· Music related applications such as a Metronome, a Tuner, Blank Sheet music, even record your practice music at home!
Access is easy! Go to: https://www.charmsoffice.com/
Enter the school code: HowellHSBand
Enter your student’s HS ID number: 00000000
If you have any access problems or any helpful ideas please let Robin Taylor know at rl.taylor@comcast.net.
Dear Band Parents and Students,
The Charms website is up and running! We’ve been talking about it for awhile and it’s finally here.
This means we have a one stop resource and a simple way of communicating band information to all band families! With the Charms website you can:
· Check the interactive calendar for events and vital information
(Always check the Blog for last minute changes!!!)
· Receive emails about events, volunteering and fundraising
· Handouts: Band Camp, Calendar, Point Sheet, etc…
· Check your student account, to find out how much $$$ you have earned for trips, band camp, etc… through your fundraising efforts
· Link to the Band Blog
· Music related applications such as a Metronome, a Tuner, Blank Sheet music, even record your practice music at home!
Access is easy! Go to: https://www.charmsoffice.com/
Enter the school code: HowellHSBand
Enter your student’s HS ID number: 00000000
If you have any access problems or any helpful ideas please let Robin Taylor know at rl.taylor@comcast.net.
Believe in the Bear - CORRECTION: Ok. .. it always pays to proof read. The correct price of the Howell Highlander Bear is $10 per bear. Also, after much discussion with many band members, it'd be greatly appreciated if you could turn in any orders you have received by Friday, October 30th. Put your order sheets (along with any payments received) in an envelope and deposit them in the Band Booster mailbox in the Band room. Please make sure your name is on the order sheet so you can get credit for the sale.
You can continue taking orders after October 30th but the first round of orders will help us determine if we need to order more bears. The sample bear is now on display in the office at Howell High.
Thanks,
Carol Stone
You can continue taking orders after October 30th but the first round of orders will help us determine if we need to order more bears. The sample bear is now on display in the office at Howell High.
Thanks,
Carol Stone
FUNDRAISER UPDATE: There's still time to turn in your pasta orders. .. .I'll be placing the final order on Friday. If you haven't turned yours in yet. .. please put it in the Band Booster mailbox by Thursday.
Believe in the Bear: You can start taking orders for the Howell Highlander Bears. Cost is 410 per bear. We've placed an initial order for 500 bears. . . .It looks like we'll sell out pretty quickly. It takes 4 weeks to get the bears so in order to get all orders filled by Christmas, it'd be really great if you could get your orders in ASAP so we can re-order if need be. I'll have order forms in the band room this week. We've already sold 70 bears. . . . .
E-mail (cstone827@yahoo.com) or call (517-672-1236) if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Carol Stone
Believe in the Bear: You can start taking orders for the Howell Highlander Bears. Cost is 410 per bear. We've placed an initial order for 500 bears. . . .It looks like we'll sell out pretty quickly. It takes 4 weeks to get the bears so in order to get all orders filled by Christmas, it'd be really great if you could get your orders in ASAP so we can re-order if need be. I'll have order forms in the band room this week. We've already sold 70 bears. . . . .
E-mail (cstone827@yahoo.com) or call (517-672-1236) if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Carol Stone
Monday, October 19, 2009
Hi Everyone,
It's that time!! It is our last tailgate. BOO-HOO!! Here's the story. "Buffulo Wild Wings" was such a big hit, we're doing it again. I had the seniors of the marching band take a poll and that's what they wanted. So I am ordering some chicken and to change it up a bit some pulled pork. What I will need is side dishes again. Hot items would be good, since it looks like it will be chilly. We will also have coffee, (for the adults) and hot cider, for the kids. Let me know what you would like to bring. you can even let me know at the concert tomorrow night! As always parents and silblings are invited. This is the senior show, so lets make this the best tailgate ever!! Becky Chappel
P.S. We have a cake coming. But other desserts are also welcomed--cookies, brownies, etc!
It's that time!! It is our last tailgate. BOO-HOO!! Here's the story. "Buffulo Wild Wings" was such a big hit, we're doing it again. I had the seniors of the marching band take a poll and that's what they wanted. So I am ordering some chicken and to change it up a bit some pulled pork. What I will need is side dishes again. Hot items would be good, since it looks like it will be chilly. We will also have coffee, (for the adults) and hot cider, for the kids. Let me know what you would like to bring. you can even let me know at the concert tomorrow night! As always parents and silblings are invited. This is the senior show, so lets make this the best tailgate ever!! Becky Chappel
P.S. We have a cake coming. But other desserts are also welcomed--cookies, brownies, etc!
Friday, October 16, 2009
PLEASE READ!
Hey Folk
Unfortunately, due to lack of potential attendance, PEP BAND IS CANCELLED TONIGHT 10/16/09. This is probably a good time to talk about next week and whats going to happen over the next few weeks:
#1. OUR FIRST CONCERT IS NEXT TUESDAY. Report time for everyone is 6:30pm. This concert is going to be particularly cool since we will have THE MARCHING BAND PERFORMING for an extremely rare indoor performance. We have a plan for a "Grande Entrance". I think everyone is going to enjoy it! Dress for the first part (Non marching band) portion of the concert is "Dress nicely". This means no bluejeans, t-shirts, sweatshirts, or tennis shoes. Good choices for gentlemen include School appropriate shirt and tie, sweater, slacks (Corduroy, khaki, etc.). Good choices for ladies incllude school appropriate skirts or slacks, blouses or sweaters, or snazzy school appropriate tops. As is customary, our regular concert uniforms will be passed out/ordered for our holiday concert.
#2. OUR FINAL HOME GAME IS NEXT FRIDAY! It is senior night, and there will be much more information on this from our beloved boosters.
#3. Our football team is really good! Opportunities for pep band engagements will continue as long as they are in the playoffs. This means that there will be pep band at least for October 30. This will be a high priority game (like the Brighton game).
ok... thaats about it!
Have a good Weekend,
-Smigell
Hey Folk
Unfortunately, due to lack of potential attendance, PEP BAND IS CANCELLED TONIGHT 10/16/09. This is probably a good time to talk about next week and whats going to happen over the next few weeks:
#1. OUR FIRST CONCERT IS NEXT TUESDAY. Report time for everyone is 6:30pm. This concert is going to be particularly cool since we will have THE MARCHING BAND PERFORMING for an extremely rare indoor performance. We have a plan for a "Grande Entrance". I think everyone is going to enjoy it! Dress for the first part (Non marching band) portion of the concert is "Dress nicely". This means no bluejeans, t-shirts, sweatshirts, or tennis shoes. Good choices for gentlemen include School appropriate shirt and tie, sweater, slacks (Corduroy, khaki, etc.). Good choices for ladies incllude school appropriate skirts or slacks, blouses or sweaters, or snazzy school appropriate tops. As is customary, our regular concert uniforms will be passed out/ordered for our holiday concert.
#2. OUR FINAL HOME GAME IS NEXT FRIDAY! It is senior night, and there will be much more information on this from our beloved boosters.
#3. Our football team is really good! Opportunities for pep band engagements will continue as long as they are in the playoffs. This means that there will be pep band at least for October 30. This will be a high priority game (like the Brighton game).
ok... thaats about it!
Have a good Weekend,
-Smigell
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Concert Reminder---
Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will perform their first concert of the year...with a special performance of the Howell Highlander Marching Band!!!
Tuesday, October 20th at 7:00 pm
HHS Auditorium
Dress is as follows: Dress nice! NO JEANS, NO T-SHIRTS, NO SWEATS. Khakis with a dress shirt (and tie, if you wish). For the Ladies, skirts and dresses must be school appropriate!
Marching Band, Please remember black shoes and socks!
Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will perform their first concert of the year...with a special performance of the Howell Highlander Marching Band!!!
Tuesday, October 20th at 7:00 pm
HHS Auditorium
Dress is as follows: Dress nice! NO JEANS, NO T-SHIRTS, NO SWEATS. Khakis with a dress shirt (and tie, if you wish). For the Ladies, skirts and dresses must be school appropriate!
Marching Band, Please remember black shoes and socks!
Monday, October 12, 2009
Friday, October 09, 2009
I am SO PROUD of our band! Hooray for the Highlanders! I just got back from the football game in Brighton (we won 14-0!). The kids were FANTASTIC. Classy, energetic, and sounding pretty darn good for playing in 40 degrees and rain!! I also saw a lot of stoic parents supporting their kids.. HATS OFF TO EVERYONE!!!
Anyway, I wanted to drop this line to the kids and parents regarding proper care of equipment after a RAINY GIG. Please read this carefully so that there is no damage to instruments and music.
#1. When you get home, everyone should wipe down their instrument with a dry cloth. Make sure no water remains on the outside of the instrument. Leave the instrument out of it's case and the case open AT LEAST overnight and preferably all the next day. Failure to do so can damage the instrument and get mold in the case (brass instruments and drums this means you too!)
#2. Carefully take all sheets of music out of the flip folder and lay them out to dry. Detach the pages of the folder and lay them out to dry as well.
#3. Hang up/lay out your raincoat and let it dry (even though it is waterproof, it can get funky if you wad it up and leave it in your car) AND BRING IT BACK TO SCHOOL ON MONDAY.
Ok.. great job and see you on Monday!
-Smigell
Anyway, I wanted to drop this line to the kids and parents regarding proper care of equipment after a RAINY GIG. Please read this carefully so that there is no damage to instruments and music.
#1. When you get home, everyone should wipe down their instrument with a dry cloth. Make sure no water remains on the outside of the instrument. Leave the instrument out of it's case and the case open AT LEAST overnight and preferably all the next day. Failure to do so can damage the instrument and get mold in the case (brass instruments and drums this means you too!)
#2. Carefully take all sheets of music out of the flip folder and lay them out to dry. Detach the pages of the folder and lay them out to dry as well.
#3. Hang up/lay out your raincoat and let it dry (even though it is waterproof, it can get funky if you wad it up and leave it in your car) AND BRING IT BACK TO SCHOOL ON MONDAY.
Ok.. great job and see you on Monday!
-Smigell
HELLO EVERYONE. YES YES YES THERE IS PEP BAND TONIGHT
6:30 REPORT TIME AT BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL
VISITOR'S GATE
KIDS YOU SHOULD HAVE ALREADY GRABBED A RAINCOAT, BUT WE WILL BRING EXTRAS TOO!
WOODWINDS BRING YOUR INSTRUMENTS IN CASE AND LEAVE THEM IN THE CAR AT FIRST IF IT IS RAINING WHEN WE GET THERE.
GO HIGHLANDERS!
SMIGELL
6:30 REPORT TIME AT BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL
VISITOR'S GATE
KIDS YOU SHOULD HAVE ALREADY GRABBED A RAINCOAT, BUT WE WILL BRING EXTRAS TOO!
WOODWINDS BRING YOUR INSTRUMENTS IN CASE AND LEAVE THEM IN THE CAR AT FIRST IF IT IS RAINING WHEN WE GET THERE.
GO HIGHLANDERS!
SMIGELL
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Hey marching band, here's the link for Hal Leonard's "Thriller" that we're playing in the senior show. http://www.halleonard.com/search/search.do?subsiteid=1&keywords=Thriller
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Hey Band - Check out the new Band Bulletin Board in the band room. It'll be updated weekly with all the news you need to know. Need a ride to a band event. . . . there'll be a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. Parents - you can sign-up and let us know if you're available for car pooling.
Pasta fundraiser information is being distributed today. Orders are due in by Monday, October 19th. Return orders and payment to the Band Booster mailbox located just outside the uniform closet in the band room. All the proceeds from this fundraiser will be allocated to individual student accounts. Out-of-town friends & family can order using the code HBB3. we receive 40% from on-line orders and 50% from all other orders. It's a great way to start saving for the band trip next Spring. And don't forget. . .. for every fundraiser students participate in, they earn one entry in
to the band
to the band trip raffle ! ! !
We're also taking pre-orders for the Howell Bear. The bear is 9" tall, has the Highlander logo embroidered on the front and Howell
Highlanders on the back. Cost is $10. $3.50 from each bear
students sell will be credited to their student account. Bears
will be delivered mid-November. Please e-mail Carol Stone
at cstone827@yahoo.com if you're interested in ordering any
bears. Sample bear will be available at the first band concert on
October 20th.
Monday, October 05, 2009
PLEASE READ!!
Due to a massive computer crash (Thanks snow leopard!), I have no drill. There will be no evening rehearsal tonight, 10/5/09. Rehearsal will commence as normal tomorrow, tuesday, 10/6/09. I could give you the long version of it, but that is the result. We have no drill. I will have to redo everything tonight. My humblest apologies.
-Mr. Smigell
p.s. dont forget the booster mtg. tomorrow 6:30pm
Friday, October 02, 2009
PEP BAND IS CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT!!
Repeat, Pep band is cancelled for tonight (10/2/09)! Please tell everyone you know so they don't show up with their instrument. You can still go to the game, but you will have to pay. The weather looked like it was going to play along, but now the chance for rain is going up... I have to make the call now to give people enough notice to change their plans...
We will be going to Brighton next... At this time the weather looks delightful... enjoy your weekend.
-Smigell
Repeat, Pep band is cancelled for tonight (10/2/09)! Please tell everyone you know so they don't show up with their instrument. You can still go to the game, but you will have to pay. The weather looked like it was going to play along, but now the chance for rain is going up... I have to make the call now to give people enough notice to change their plans...
We will be going to Brighton next... At this time the weather looks delightful... enjoy your weekend.
-Smigell
Monday, September 28, 2009
Howell Band Blog Post Homecoming Edition! IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ EVERYTHING!!!!
Hello Everyone! KIDS YOU DID A FANTASTIC JOB LAST FRIDAY!!! just a couple little logistical things we still need to talk about, but overall I was ENORMOUSLY PROUD OF EACH ONE OF YOU! Such a long day and you all came through in the clutch! Parents/boosters THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE SO FAR!!
Special thanks to:
Mrs. Taylor
Mrs. Stone
Mr. Shielbold
The Doefers
Mr. Buckner
Mrs. Chappel
The Donovans
Mrs. Palmer
Mrs. Bondie
Ms. Zepp
Mrs. Kimball
Mrs. MacDermid
Mr. Pratt
There are at least five people I am forgetting.. (It's amazing I remember to put on socks and underwear sometimes). If you are one of these people or know who I am talking about email me at jsmigell@mac.com so I can edit this post!
Well, can you believe that we have already finished 3 of our 4 home games already? This gives us an opportunity to make a really interesting and fun ALL NEW final show, which will be performed senior night, Oct 23rd, 2009. Because there is a slight lull (ever so slight) in the schedule right now, we are going to take advantage and let the kids catch up a little bit on things... thus, FOR THIS WEEK ONLY:
Evening rehearsal tonight is from 6:30-8:00pm, Normally it is until 9pm, but we are scaling back a little to help with the homework.
Tuesday rehearsal is normal 2:30-3:30 for everyone but THERE IS NO DRUMLINE OR COLORGAURD EXTRA REHEARSAL. JUST FOR THIS WEEK ONLY.
Wednesday Rehearsal is normal 2:30-3:30
Thursday Rehearsal is normal 2:30-3:30
NO REHEARSAL ON FRIDAY
HOWEVER, THERE STILL IS AWAY PEP BAND AT HARTLAND THIS FRIDAY NIGHT. Sign up will be in the band room.
ONCE AGAIN... THESE CHANGES ARE FOR THIS WEEK AND THIS WEEK ONLY. Rehearsal schedule resumes to normal starting next Monday.
Couple things coming up include our Fall Band Concert on Oct. 20, Signups for Solo and Ensemble, and auditions for UM Hockey Pep Band. Information on all these activites coming soon.
Ok Folks, have a great week!
-Smigell
p.s. In case you lost it, the calendar has been posted on the blog in the previous post (Thank you robin!)
Hello Everyone! KIDS YOU DID A FANTASTIC JOB LAST FRIDAY!!! just a couple little logistical things we still need to talk about, but overall I was ENORMOUSLY PROUD OF EACH ONE OF YOU! Such a long day and you all came through in the clutch! Parents/boosters THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE SO FAR!!
Special thanks to:
Mrs. Taylor
Mrs. Stone
Mr. Shielbold
The Doefers
Mr. Buckner
Mrs. Chappel
The Donovans
Mrs. Palmer
Mrs. Bondie
Ms. Zepp
Mrs. Kimball
Mrs. MacDermid
Mr. Pratt
There are at least five people I am forgetting.. (It's amazing I remember to put on socks and underwear sometimes). If you are one of these people or know who I am talking about email me at jsmigell@mac.com so I can edit this post!
Well, can you believe that we have already finished 3 of our 4 home games already? This gives us an opportunity to make a really interesting and fun ALL NEW final show, which will be performed senior night, Oct 23rd, 2009. Because there is a slight lull (ever so slight) in the schedule right now, we are going to take advantage and let the kids catch up a little bit on things... thus, FOR THIS WEEK ONLY:
Evening rehearsal tonight is from 6:30-8:00pm, Normally it is until 9pm, but we are scaling back a little to help with the homework.
Tuesday rehearsal is normal 2:30-3:30 for everyone but THERE IS NO DRUMLINE OR COLORGAURD EXTRA REHEARSAL. JUST FOR THIS WEEK ONLY.
Wednesday Rehearsal is normal 2:30-3:30
Thursday Rehearsal is normal 2:30-3:30
NO REHEARSAL ON FRIDAY
HOWEVER, THERE STILL IS AWAY PEP BAND AT HARTLAND THIS FRIDAY NIGHT. Sign up will be in the band room.
ONCE AGAIN... THESE CHANGES ARE FOR THIS WEEK AND THIS WEEK ONLY. Rehearsal schedule resumes to normal starting next Monday.
Couple things coming up include our Fall Band Concert on Oct. 20, Signups for Solo and Ensemble, and auditions for UM Hockey Pep Band. Information on all these activites coming soon.
Ok Folks, have a great week!
-Smigell
p.s. In case you lost it, the calendar has been posted on the blog in the previous post (Thank you robin!)
Thursday, September 24, 2009
HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL BANDS
2009-2010 CALENDAR
Unless otherwise noted, Marching Band Practice in the fall is
Tues-Fri 2:30-3:30pm, and Monday 6:30-9pm
September
2, 3..............MB- Marching Band Practice 3-4:30pm
3..................MB- Howell Football at Livonia Stevenson (Away) *** 7PM
11.................MB- Howell Football vs. Milford (Home) 7PM
18................MB- Howell Football vs. Grand Blanc (Home) 7PM
25................Homecoming Parade, 4:30 pm, Clinton Street, Downtown
...................MB- Howell Football vs. Pinckney (Home) 7PM
October
2..................MB- Howell Football at Hartland (Away) *** 7PM
9..................MB- Howell Football at Brighton High School (Away) 7PM
16.................MB- Howell Football Cross-over at North (Away) *** 7PM
20................ CB,SB,WE,PE, IG JB- FALL BAND CONCERT, 7PM, HHS AUD.
23.................MB- Howell Football. Grand Ledge (Home) 7PM
30.................MB- Howell Football. PLAYOFFS # (time TBA)
31..................MB- Howell Football PLAYOFFS # (time TBA)
November
6...................MB- Howell Football PLAYOFFS # (time TBA)
7...................Hockey Pep Band At U of M
13.................MB- Howell Football DISTRICTS # (time TBA)
17, 18, 19.......MB- Marching Practice for Fantasy of Lights Parade, 2:30-3:30
27..................MB- Fantasy of Lights Parade, 7:00 pm
December
10..................CB, SB, WE, JB, IG, PE- HOLIDAY CONCERT, 7PM, HHS AUD.
January
Mid. Jan. .......Livingston County Honors Band *** (anyone can audition, all are encouraged)
February
2....................IG, AX, JB, PE- HOWELL PALOOZA Dress Rehearsal, 5-9pm
4....................IG, AX, JB, PE- HOWELL PALOOZA 7PM Howell AUD
5-6.................MSBOA District Solo and Ensemble***
25...................CB, SB, WE- Pre festival Concert, 7PM HHS AUD
March
17....................IG -St. Patrick's Day Performance at Cleary's and hopefully elsewhere
19-20...............CB, SB, WE- MSBOA District Band Festival, Location and time TBA
Late March.....MSBOA State Solo and Ensemble***
April
20.................WE, JB, IG, PE- Collage Dress Rehearsal, Time TBA
22.................WE, JB, IG, PE- COLLAGE, HHS Auditorium time TBA
May
13..................CB, SB, WE, JB, PE, IG- Final Spring Concert HHS Auditorium 7pm
18, 19, 20......MB- Memorial Day Parade Practice 2:30-3:30 HHS parking lot
Late May......Everyone, Band Banquet, time and location TBA
24.................MB- Memorial Day Parade, time and location TBA
June
Early June.....CB, SB, WE Graduation, HHS Field House, time TBA
CB=Concert Band
SB=Symphony Band
PE=Percussion Ensemble
WE=Wind Ensemble
JB= Jazz Band
IG=Irish Group
MB=Marching Band
AX=Color Guard and majorettes without the marching band
*** = Optional (All away pep bands are optional, Solo and ensemble is Optional)
# = Football playoffs, Marching band members are obligated to attend all home playoff football games, but away playoff football games are optional.
Some other items not yet scheduled include:
Basketball Band Performance (mid winter),
the Musical (late fall), and the Band Trip (Mid Spring).
2009-2010 CALENDAR
Unless otherwise noted, Marching Band Practice in the fall is
Tues-Fri 2:30-3:30pm, and Monday 6:30-9pm
September
2, 3..............MB- Marching Band Practice 3-4:30pm
3..................MB- Howell Football at Livonia Stevenson (Away) *** 7PM
11.................MB- Howell Football vs. Milford (Home) 7PM
18................MB- Howell Football vs. Grand Blanc (Home) 7PM
25................Homecoming Parade, 4:30 pm, Clinton Street, Downtown
...................MB- Howell Football vs. Pinckney (Home) 7PM
October
2..................MB- Howell Football at Hartland (Away) *** 7PM
9..................MB- Howell Football at Brighton High School (Away) 7PM
16.................MB- Howell Football Cross-over at North (Away) *** 7PM
20................ CB,SB,WE,PE, IG JB- FALL BAND CONCERT, 7PM, HHS AUD.
23.................MB- Howell Football. Grand Ledge (Home) 7PM
30.................MB- Howell Football. PLAYOFFS # (time TBA)
31..................MB- Howell Football PLAYOFFS # (time TBA)
November
6...................MB- Howell Football PLAYOFFS # (time TBA)
7...................Hockey Pep Band At U of M
13.................MB- Howell Football DISTRICTS # (time TBA)
17, 18, 19.......MB- Marching Practice for Fantasy of Lights Parade, 2:30-3:30
27..................MB- Fantasy of Lights Parade, 7:00 pm
December
10..................CB, SB, WE, JB, IG, PE- HOLIDAY CONCERT, 7PM, HHS AUD.
January
Mid. Jan. .......Livingston County Honors Band *** (anyone can audition, all are encouraged)
February
2....................IG, AX, JB, PE- HOWELL PALOOZA Dress Rehearsal, 5-9pm
4....................IG, AX, JB, PE- HOWELL PALOOZA 7PM Howell AUD
5-6.................MSBOA District Solo and Ensemble***
25...................CB, SB, WE- Pre festival Concert, 7PM HHS AUD
March
17....................IG -St. Patrick's Day Performance at Cleary's and hopefully elsewhere
19-20...............CB, SB, WE- MSBOA District Band Festival, Location and time TBA
Late March.....MSBOA State Solo and Ensemble***
April
20.................WE, JB, IG, PE- Collage Dress Rehearsal, Time TBA
22.................WE, JB, IG, PE- COLLAGE, HHS Auditorium time TBA
May
13..................CB, SB, WE, JB, PE, IG- Final Spring Concert HHS Auditorium 7pm
18, 19, 20......MB- Memorial Day Parade Practice 2:30-3:30 HHS parking lot
Late May......Everyone, Band Banquet, time and location TBA
24.................MB- Memorial Day Parade, time and location TBA
June
Early June.....CB, SB, WE Graduation, HHS Field House, time TBA
CB=Concert Band
SB=Symphony Band
PE=Percussion Ensemble
WE=Wind Ensemble
JB= Jazz Band
IG=Irish Group
MB=Marching Band
AX=Color Guard and majorettes without the marching band
*** = Optional (All away pep bands are optional, Solo and ensemble is Optional)
# = Football playoffs, Marching band members are obligated to attend all home playoff football games, but away playoff football games are optional.
Some other items not yet scheduled include:
Basketball Band Performance (mid winter),
the Musical (late fall), and the Band Trip (Mid Spring).
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
BAND BLOG HOMECOMING EDITION!!! IMPORTANT!!! PLEASE READ!!
Hello everyone! Here is the information for Marching Band on Homecoming Friday:
BAND STUDENTS WILL BE AT THE SCHOOL ALL DAY LONG! PLEASE MAKE APPROPRIATE PLANS!! This is the longest day of the year for the marching band. There will be no time to go home or anything else. The upside is that we have dinner for them (more on that later).
Freshmen will be released for the pep assembly halfway through 5th hour. All 10-12 band students will be let go at the end of fifth hour. Come directly to the band room, grab your instrument and go to the field house.
We will play at the pep assembly 6th hour. Band members should have all music with them. If they need music they need to put in a request for it by tomorrow.
At the conclusion of the pep assembly the band will then have a dress rehearsal with the court at the football stadium.
After dress rehearsal we will get into uniform and load the busses at 3:30. The busses will take us to Paige field. The parade will start at 4:30 and proceed down Barnard street and turn at Clinton. The busses will pick up at the Citizen's parking lot at the corner of Byron and Grand River. Upon return we will tailgate and feed the band. We are catering the event from Buffalo Wild Wings!!! Hooray!!! If students could bring a $2.00 donation to help cover the costs, it would be appreciated.
Step for the game is at 6:30
PARENTS PLEASE READ:
We will be performing the "halftime show" (Beatles and the Who) before the game since court activities will be occupying halftime.
We then rock out at the game and cheer our Highlanders to victory.
PLEASE BRING EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR THE PARADE AND THE GAME TO SCHOOL THAT MORNING. YOU WILL NOT HAVE TIME TO GET IT LATER.
MAKE SURE TO HAVE:
Music
Black Socks
Black Shoes
Band Shirt (You can wear something different during the day since it is green and gold day, but have the band shirt at least for the uniform.
HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE!!! Starting this evening!! If you just drink water on Friday, it will be too late! We dont want to lose anyone to dehydration or heat exhaustion.
Couple of requests and announcements:
#1. We have noticed that some marchers have been using non-regulation footwear (such as sandals, bare feet, flip flops etc) at rehearsal. Starting tomorrow, they will be docked points for each rehearsal they are not prepared.
#2. The color guard would like to borrow a boom box for the rest of the season. If you have one to lend, please email Mr. Smigell at smigellj@howellschools.com oer Mrs Kimball at kimballa@howellschools.com
#3. We would like to Welcome Ms. Angie Kimball to the marching staff as our new assistant director!! Yay ms. Kimball!
#4. The microphone to our wireless address system has shorted out. Any band parent with electrical experience who would like to help us fix it would be WORSHIPPED.
Ok.. I think that is it. Things have been going ridiculously well. I am so very proud of the children and thankful to all of the parents who help. I literally would not be able to do it without you.
GO HIGHLANDERS!!!
-Smigell and Kimball
Hello everyone! Here is the information for Marching Band on Homecoming Friday:
BAND STUDENTS WILL BE AT THE SCHOOL ALL DAY LONG! PLEASE MAKE APPROPRIATE PLANS!! This is the longest day of the year for the marching band. There will be no time to go home or anything else. The upside is that we have dinner for them (more on that later).
Freshmen will be released for the pep assembly halfway through 5th hour. All 10-12 band students will be let go at the end of fifth hour. Come directly to the band room, grab your instrument and go to the field house.
We will play at the pep assembly 6th hour. Band members should have all music with them. If they need music they need to put in a request for it by tomorrow.
At the conclusion of the pep assembly the band will then have a dress rehearsal with the court at the football stadium.
After dress rehearsal we will get into uniform and load the busses at 3:30. The busses will take us to Paige field. The parade will start at 4:30 and proceed down Barnard street and turn at Clinton. The busses will pick up at the Citizen's parking lot at the corner of Byron and Grand River. Upon return we will tailgate and feed the band. We are catering the event from Buffalo Wild Wings!!! Hooray!!! If students could bring a $2.00 donation to help cover the costs, it would be appreciated.
Step for the game is at 6:30
PARENTS PLEASE READ:
We will be performing the "halftime show" (Beatles and the Who) before the game since court activities will be occupying halftime.
We then rock out at the game and cheer our Highlanders to victory.
PLEASE BRING EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR THE PARADE AND THE GAME TO SCHOOL THAT MORNING. YOU WILL NOT HAVE TIME TO GET IT LATER.
MAKE SURE TO HAVE:
Music
Black Socks
Black Shoes
Band Shirt (You can wear something different during the day since it is green and gold day, but have the band shirt at least for the uniform.
HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE!!! Starting this evening!! If you just drink water on Friday, it will be too late! We dont want to lose anyone to dehydration or heat exhaustion.
Couple of requests and announcements:
#1. We have noticed that some marchers have been using non-regulation footwear (such as sandals, bare feet, flip flops etc) at rehearsal. Starting tomorrow, they will be docked points for each rehearsal they are not prepared.
#2. The color guard would like to borrow a boom box for the rest of the season. If you have one to lend, please email Mr. Smigell at smigellj@howellschools.com oer Mrs Kimball at kimballa@howellschools.com
#3. We would like to Welcome Ms. Angie Kimball to the marching staff as our new assistant director!! Yay ms. Kimball!
#4. The microphone to our wireless address system has shorted out. Any band parent with electrical experience who would like to help us fix it would be WORSHIPPED.
Ok.. I think that is it. Things have been going ridiculously well. I am so very proud of the children and thankful to all of the parents who help. I literally would not be able to do it without you.
GO HIGHLANDERS!!!
-Smigell and Kimball
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
ANOTHER REHEARSAL CHANGE
FOR MONDAY NIGHT!
Marching Band practice tonight,
At GOOD OLD HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL, Monday Sept. 21
6:30-9:00 pm
This countermands the previous announcement due to the rain coming through the area. We will be practicing the parade near Howell High School if the weather is dry and practicing inside Howell HS if the weather is bad. Sorry if there is any confusion!
-Smigell
--Smigell
FOR MONDAY NIGHT!
Marching Band practice tonight,
At GOOD OLD HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL, Monday Sept. 21
6:30-9:00 pm
This countermands the previous announcement due to the rain coming through the area. We will be practicing the parade near Howell High School if the weather is dry and practicing inside Howell HS if the weather is bad. Sorry if there is any confusion!
-Smigell
--Smigell
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Hi All,
WOW!! What a game on Friday! Even though we lost, it was a great effort all the way around. We should all be so proud of the way our kids played. They were "totally awesome". THANK-YOU, THANK-YOU, for all that contributed to the tailgaters for the past two weeks. We fed 180 kids last night and still had some food left over for the kids to snack on after the game!!
Here's the menu for Friday, September 25--Chicken from "Buffalo Wild Wings". If the kids could all contribute one or two dollars; this will cover the cost of the chicken. Side orders will be appreciated. I am looking for things like mac & cheese, fruit, (which has been a big hit with the kids), veggies, (hot or cold), and whatever else that anybody can suggest! Our bottle water stock, is GOOD for now. Thank-you to everyone that has sent cases in, but please NO more for now. We don't have any room for any more.
The schedule for what times things will be happening on Friday, will be blogged by Smigell. So watch for it!!
Thank-you again and please let know if you any questions! (dnrchappel@prodigy.net).
Becky Chappel
WOW!! What a game on Friday! Even though we lost, it was a great effort all the way around. We should all be so proud of the way our kids played. They were "totally awesome". THANK-YOU, THANK-YOU, for all that contributed to the tailgaters for the past two weeks. We fed 180 kids last night and still had some food left over for the kids to snack on after the game!!
Here's the menu for Friday, September 25--Chicken from "Buffalo Wild Wings". If the kids could all contribute one or two dollars; this will cover the cost of the chicken. Side orders will be appreciated. I am looking for things like mac & cheese, fruit, (which has been a big hit with the kids), veggies, (hot or cold), and whatever else that anybody can suggest! Our bottle water stock, is GOOD for now. Thank-you to everyone that has sent cases in, but please NO more for now. We don't have any room for any more.
The schedule for what times things will be happening on Friday, will be blogged by Smigell. So watch for it!!
Thank-you again and please let know if you any questions! (dnrchappel@prodigy.net).
Becky Chappel
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Hey Marching Band!
That includes you Eighth Graders!
Practice for High School M.B.: Wed/Thur/Fri- 2:30-3:30pm
For Everyone Friday(HS & 8th Grade):
5:00pm- Meet at Stadium for run through
5:30pm- Tailgate Dinner for HS, then 8th Grade (HS needs to eat first to have time for uniforms)
6:00pm- Uniforms
6:30pm- Step-Off
Game usually ends 9:00-9:30pm
That includes you Eighth Graders!
Practice for High School M.B.: Wed/Thur/Fri- 2:30-3:30pm
For Everyone Friday(HS & 8th Grade):
5:00pm- Meet at Stadium for run through
5:30pm- Tailgate Dinner for HS, then 8th Grade (HS needs to eat first to have time for uniforms)
6:00pm- Uniforms
6:30pm- Step-Off
Game usually ends 9:00-9:30pm
Monday, September 14, 2009
BAND BOOSTER MTG: The first band booster meeting of the season will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22nd in the band room at Howell High. We'll discuss fundraising opportunities, the proposed band trip next Spring, and other band related stuff.
Tailgate: Don't forget the tailgate this Friday. . . the 8th grade students will be joining us. Menu is hot dogs. We're in need of side dishes, deserts, bottled water, etc. Please let Becky Chappel know if you're able to contribute. Her e-mail is dnrchappel@prodigy.net. Looks like we'll be serving around 5:00 p.m.
Let me know if you have any questions. . . I can be reached via e-mail at cstone827@yahoo.com or by cell at (734) 604-3546.
Have a great week,
Carol Stone
Tailgate: Don't forget the tailgate this Friday. . . the 8th grade students will be joining us. Menu is hot dogs. We're in need of side dishes, deserts, bottled water, etc. Please let Becky Chappel know if you're able to contribute. Her e-mail is dnrchappel@prodigy.net. Looks like we'll be serving around 5:00 p.m.
Let me know if you have any questions. . . I can be reached via e-mail at cstone827@yahoo.com or by cell at (734) 604-3546.
Have a great week,
Carol Stone
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
First Home Game!!!
Here's the Details:
Because of the warm night, wear your new Black Beatles Band shirt, Khaki Shorts, (All)Black Shoes, Black Socks. We will decide at report time if we will be wearing uniforms.
Rehearsal- 2:30-3:30
Tailgate- Taco Night, Begins 4:30/5:00
All MB members and their parents invited, Band members eat first, we ask that everyone donates food at one of the tailgates (see previous blog) or donates a dollar for your meal. Look for the donation can on the food table.
Report Time- 6:00pm
Step Off- 6:30pm
Kick off- 7:00pm
The game usually ends around 9:00-9:30
Here's the Details:
Because of the warm night, wear your new Black Beatles Band shirt, Khaki Shorts, (All)Black Shoes, Black Socks. We will decide at report time if we will be wearing uniforms.
Rehearsal- 2:30-3:30
Tailgate- Taco Night, Begins 4:30/5:00
All MB members and their parents invited, Band members eat first, we ask that everyone donates food at one of the tailgates (see previous blog) or donates a dollar for your meal. Look for the donation can on the food table.
Report Time- 6:00pm
Step Off- 6:30pm
Kick off- 7:00pm
The game usually ends around 9:00-9:30
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Friday, September 04, 2009
A few FYI's
Marching band practice Tuesday-Friday, 2:30-3:30. Tailgate and Step off TBA.
There are order forms in the band room for our group photo in full uniform. I will be collecting orders on Tuesday after practice.
If you have not received your MB shirt yet, I will be passing them out after practice Tuesday. There will be extra shirts available for $15, if you did not attend Band Camp, or you would like to buy one for a sibling, parent, etc. If we do not have your size, we will be placing an order in the next two weeks. Make checks out to Howell High Bands. Please give money/checks and order to Mrs. Taylor. Email me with any questions : rl.taylor@comcast.net.
Marching band practice Tuesday-Friday, 2:30-3:30. Tailgate and Step off TBA.
There are order forms in the band room for our group photo in full uniform. I will be collecting orders on Tuesday after practice.
If you have not received your MB shirt yet, I will be passing them out after practice Tuesday. There will be extra shirts available for $15, if you did not attend Band Camp, or you would like to buy one for a sibling, parent, etc. If we do not have your size, we will be placing an order in the next two weeks. Make checks out to Howell High Bands. Please give money/checks and order to Mrs. Taylor. Email me with any questions : rl.taylor@comcast.net.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Hey all! this an important announcement! The next 2 rehearsals had to be changed. They now are tomorrow and thursday from 3:00pm-4:30 pm in the hs band room. Our first performance of the season Is coming up this thursday. It is an optional pep band performance on the road at Livonia Stevenson. stdents must find their own transportation, but admission to the game is free. We will post the directions and kickoff time shortly..
-Smigell
-Smigell
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