Hello everybody!

Just wanted to let you know the rehearsal times fir next week:

Tuesday sept 1st.. 7:30-9:30 am

wednesday sept 2nd, 2:00-3:30 pm. NOTE THE CHANGE!

Thursday sept 3rd 2:00-3:30 again not in the morning! Tell all your friends!

Our first pep band engagement is next thursday sept. 3. It is a road game (away). It is optional. I will be posting more information about it very soon.

Finally, we took pictures of the band yesterday. We are finally going to have official pictures in the yearbook and athletic program! Of you would like to purchase the pictures from lifetouch, pick up a flyer at the next rehearsal.

Ok I think that's about it for now!

-Smigell

Hey Marching Band!

We will be getting our picture taken in full uniform tomorrow during practice. Make sure to wear black shoes and socks to practice!!! Pass the word so everyone knows!
Thanks!

Hey Band!

A photo group room has just been created on snapfish for you to enjoy and share your band photos the link is: http://howellhighbands.snapfish.com/snapfish/otsc=SYE/otsi=CRI

I have uploaded photos from Band Camp. I will also be making copies of the slideshow shown at band camp. These will be available to you at a low or no cost (I'll know soon).

Several people asked for copies of the videos shown in the slide show, you can view these on YouTube. Search for howellhighbands. (For some reason it does not show up on iPhone YouTube search)

Don't forget Marching Band Practice this week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 7:30-9:30am.

FYI: Our campers are on their way home. Buses departed at approximately 12:45 p.m. They should arrive back at the High School some time between 3:00 & 3:30 p.m.

Thanks to everyone who volunteered at Melonfest. We will return cans when we return from Band Camp. Mrs.Stone will have your shift totals then.

-Mrs. Taylor

Band Camp Update

In case you missed it at practice, all buildings/dorms are air conditioned at our new camp. So no need for fans unless you'd like a small one.

See you all bright and early on Monday at 7:00 am for check- in. Buses
will leave at 8:00 am.

EASY Band Fundraiser @ Melonfest
Fri-Sat-Sun, August 14,15,& 16

Band members needed for 2 hour shifts(or less, depending on how quick you get it done!) throughout Melonfest to pick up Pop cans at designated sites throughout downtown, replace liners and put cans in designated storage area.

Easy way to earn $$$ for upcoming band trip this year or next year's Band Camp!

All $$$ earned will be divided between workers and put into your student account.

Email Mrs. Taylor @ rl.taylor@comcast.net or call 548-0423 with day preference and shifts will be assigned.

Hurry! Limited shifts available!!!

ATTENTION PARENTS: Newbie day is for you too. . . . If you're new to the marching band program and would like more info or have any questions, plan on attending the first 30 minutes of Newbie Day (8:00 a.m.). Mr. Smigell will go over everything you need to know about Marching Band and will answer any questions you might have.

NEWBIE DAY UPDATE: (Thursday, August 13th) Please be sure to bring your instrument and a water bottle. A pizza lunch will be available for $3 or you can bring your own lunch (no refrigeration available so please plan accordingly). Don't forget to bring sunscreen & sunglasses and wear comfortable shoes - no sandals or flipflops.

Band Camp Update: Here's the scoop you've all been waiting for. Reporting time for band camp is 7:00 a.m. on Monday, August 17th at the 'tailgate' entrance to the Band Room at Howell High School. Buses will depart promptly at 8:00 a.m.

Check-in: Students will be required to check in before boarding the bus. If you haven't already done so, please be sure to turn in your completed medical forms. Students will not be allowed to board the bus without a completed form. Please note: The form requires a signature by a parent/guardian. Parents dropping off their students might want to wait until after they've checked in before leaving to be sure that all the necessary forms are completed.

Return: Anticipated return time: Between 3:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21st. Check the blog as we'll post the most up-to-date information as it's available on Friday.

Things to Bring: Instrument, extra instrument parts (like reeds, neck straps, oil, sticks, etc), bedding (pillow, sleeping bag/blanket, sheet), towel(s), jacket (you'll march even if its cold and/or rainy), sunscreen, insect repellant, flashlight, water bottle (with name on it), music flip folder, pencil, clothing, swim suit, sunglasses, TWO pairs of shoes that can bet dirty.

PLEASE DON'T BRING: Televisions; video games, stereos; coolers; food/snacks (will be provided); cigarettes, alochol, drugs, weapons/knives, or anything else forbidden in the school Code of Conduct.

FYI: There's still time to vote for your favorite destination for the 2009/2010 Band Trip. Boston is leading by a very slight margin with Disney World and New York close behind. E-mail your vote to cstone827@yahoo.com.

If you have any questions, please contact me at (734) 604-3546 (cell) or by e-mail at cstone827@yahoo.com

Have fun,
Carol