Hello Everyone!

Thank you so much to everyone who came to last night's concert!  There were so many things that went well.  I thought the kids played great (I was so proud of them!!), and I was really pleased with the turnout too! I have to be honest, I felt kind of odd asking for donations, but I am really glad we did.  I was humbled by the generosity of the band community once again.  Words cannot express my gratitude, particularly in times like these.  If you brought people from out of town to the concert and they donated, please pass along my thanks. 

On a somewhat related note, I was impressed by the audience last night when they held their applause until the end of the three movement suite that symphonic band performed.  This is the sign of an informed group of listeners.  It is nice to see that concert etiquette is not dead yet.

Anyway, I thought I would kind of drop a note to you all and catch up on a little bit of business, and some more good news:

CONGRATULATIONS:

To the following people for doing well on their msboa ALL STATE auditions!

Evan Clifton (All State orchestra, Trombone)
Carly Jakrzewski (All State Band, Clarinet)
Joe Swift (All State honorable mention, Bassoon)

Congrats to the following people for making Livingston County Honors Band!
(We are hosting the concert this year!  The concert is January 31st)

Katie Bondie
Emily Brogan
Evan Clifton
Caitlin Green
Carly Jakrzewski
Lauren Lys
Grace Katalinich
Joe Swift

ok.. that's about it.  Don't forget to order pizza and go to Bennigans tomorrow!   More stuff and information about upcoming events is on the way including Festival, Solo and ensemble, The musical (Beauty and the Beast), Howellpallooza and more!

-Smigell

December 16, 2010 4-9pm
Hungry Howie's Fundraiser Night!!
Order out Thursday and help make the band some money!
Make sure you let them know which hour your student has band!
The hour with the most orders will win a pizza party!!
We'll have fliers available at the band concert Tuesday night.

Holiday Concert

Just a reminder that our Holiday Concert is next Tuesday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m. At the end of the concert we will be for the first time asking for a donation (non-mandatory), so please put a couple of dollars in your pocket to help out the band program this year! Also, our green Howell Bears will be available for purchase.


Report Time:
Percussion/Stage crew: 6:00pm
Jazz band: 6:15pm
Everyone Else: 6:30pm

The Tuxedo Shirts are ordered, please see Mr. Smigell (Remember No $$$, No Shirt!) Shirt $14.00, Bowtie: $4.00, 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

Livingston County Honors Band

LCHB is a unique opportunity for all students to play outside their normal ensemble. Howell High School is the host school this year. Audition music is available now from Mr. Smigell.

Any student may audition next Wednesday, December 8 in the Band Room. You may audition any time between 4:00-7:00 p.m.

The LCHB Rehearsal Schedule is as follows:

January 10, HHS, 7-9 p.m.
January 24, HHS, 7-9 p.m.
January 29, Fowlerville, 9-4 p.m.
January 31, HHS, 8 a.m. -2 p.m., Concert at 7:30 p.m., HHS

Need a new Tuxedo Shirt or Bow Tie for the concert?
Please let Mr. Smigell know asap so he can order this week.

Hockey Band

Report Time is 5:00 p.m. SHARP! (Don't be Late!!!)
Wear Jeans and a long sleeved t-shirt that is Yellow, White, or Blue (Gray if you have to).
Make sure to have your signed Hockey Band Trip form, instrument and music. We will be returning to HHS at 11:00-11:30 p.m.


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 26!

Make sure your family and friends visit our Band Booster Booth in Christmas Alley. Boosters will be selling our Howell Bears for $10.00 a piece.


Holiday Concert
Mark your calendars for the Holiday Concert, Tuesday, December 14th at 7:00pm.

Hey all, I just realized my post didn't go through that I put up 2 days ago, I am making a quick phone post and will add details when I get home tonight. So sorry! -Smigell

Fantasy of lights practices are tues, wed, thurs of this week 2:30-3:30 report time for parade is day after thanksgiving 5pm

Hockey band practice is tues 3:30-4:30, wed 6:30-7:30AM Thurs 3:30-4-30. Report time on Saturday is 5pm at HHS. More info very soon

Please come out and support the Band Boosters by selling Howell Bears in Christmas Alley!

Where: Downtown Howell, in the Farmer's Market Area
When: November 26, 2010 Before and During Fantasy of Lights
Shifts: 2-4pm, 4-6pm, 6-9pm.
Contact: Christyne MacDermaid if you can help. 734-476-0312, christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com

I hope to see you there!

Pizza Fundraisers are due this Thursday to the band room mailbox!

THE CERAMIC STUDIO etc. FUNDRAISER

Please join us for some fun at the Ceramic Studio etc.
November 6, 2010 11am-7pm
Glass or Ceramic Projects
Create Holiday Gifts!
Numerous Ceramic Projects under $20
Glass Projects $15-$60
Refreshments will be served
Mention You are supporting The Howell Band and they'll donate 10% to us!
Teen Night also!! 7pm-9pm TEENS ONLY NO PARENTS ALLOWED!!
Enjoy a fun night out with your friends, you're parent isn't allowed!
You'll receive 10% off of your project and 10% goes to the BAND TOO!!
Please contact the Ceramic Studio if you are interested in joining Teen Night.
(517) 548-5386 4132 E. Grand River, Howell MI Near Los Tres Amigos
www.TheCeramicStudioEtc.com

There is a band booster meeting Wednesday, Nov 3rd at 6:30 in the band room. Hope to see you there.

Hey Band!!!

Report time for Friday Night's Playoff game is

6:30 pm at the gate, with your instrument!!!
(if you need to be dropped off earlier, it's fine, but be at the gate at exactly 6:30!!!)

Please wear your Howell Band Shirt and remember your music...

REMEMBER: It is mandatory for ALL Marching Band personnel to be at all HOME playoff games.

DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE BUFFALO WILD WINGS FUNDRAISER TONIGHT! BRING YOUR FLIER IN AND THE BAND WILL GET 20% OF YOUR PURCHASES BACK!
ALSO, HUNGRY HOWIE'S FORMS ARE IN THE BAND ROOM. HAVE YOUR STUDENT GET STARTED ON MAKING SOME MONEY FOR ALL THEIR MUSIC NEEDS!!

Hey Band Parents- tonight's booster meeting has been postponed until next week due to the HHS College Night event. The meeting will be held on November 3rd at 6:30 in the band room.

Just a reminder about the upcoming Band Booster meeting this Wednesday, October 27th at 6:30 in the HHS band room. We will be discussing fundraising, upcoming band events, and general band business.

Last Call for Band Shirts /Hoodies (Really!!!)

Shirts are $10.00 and Hoodies are $24.00, $27.00 for XXL, XXXL.

Email Robin at rl.taylor@comcast.net

Hey Band

If you are interested in watching last Friday's football game/halftime (we hope!), it will broadcast on Comcast channel 900, Wed Oct 20th at 7:00pm

You can also go to mhsaa.com after Wednesday to view game/halftime and buy DVDs.

Hey Band!

Here's the scoop for the next couple of weeks...

(Please scroll down for Friday's Tailgate info!!!)

Friday- Senior Night (Note Earlier Times!!!)

2:30-3:30- Practice
4:45-5:30- Tailgate
5:30- Report Time (Seniors, please get your Uniform's first!)
We will be getting a Senior Picture with Mr. Smigell :)
6:00- Step Off
6:30- Senior Night Presentation

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 6:15 pm for the Senior Night Presentation, so you don't miss a thing!!!

MB Practice Next Week
Tuesday- 2:30-3:30

Fall Concert
Tuesday, October 19 @ 7:00pm
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 (Don't forget your black socks and marching shoes!!!). 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.

Pep Band

Our last regular Away game is next friday, Pep Band details to come...

Please know that our Howell Highlander Football has qualified for the Playoffs (Yeah!!! Way to go Highlanders!) which means that the ENTIRE Marching Band is required to be at all HOME Playoff games. We will play as a Pep Band (No Marching). Away Playoff Pep bands will be determined on a game to game basis.

Tailgate Senior Night Oct. 15!

Menu: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, (Veggie ones will be available!), Chips, Salads, and CAKE!!

We need:
Chips - 4 Large Bags
Hot Dog Buns - 7 Dozen
Salads - 4-5 Pasta, Macaroni, or Potato
Ketchup - 2 Bottles
Mustard - 2 Bottles
Relish - 2 Jars
75 Slices of American Cheese
A few cases of water for the last home game (for now)!
We could also use 4-5 people to help serve food.


Please contact Mark and Anne Michaels if you can donate any of the food, before purchasing food. Their contact info is below if you scroll down to last week's tailgate.
Thanks!!

Fall Band Concert Help!
October 19, 2010

Band Boosters is hosting another fundraiser and we need your help. Well, the first 20 of you who respond anyway! We will have a bake sale before and after the concert. We need 20 people to donate some baked goods. Please call or email Christyne MacDermaid if you can help!
Thanks!!
Mrs. MacDermaid
734-476-0312
christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com

Please read below also! We might still need some items donated for the tailgate!

This is the first of THREE new posts...so be sure to read them all !!

Here is the tailgate information for the the 8th grade night scheduled for 10/08/10. We are in need of the following. Remember, we ask that each marching band family send in food for at least one tailgate- there are only two left this season !! Thank you.

Taco Night:
22 pounds taco meat
125 hard shells
60 soft shells
chopped tomatoes
sour cream
shredded lettuce
salsa
5 large trays or bowls of fruit
donuts - 14 dozen
cider - 7 gallons

I planned for 160 people, not knowing for sure the number of 8th graders and parents. Please contact Mark or Anne Michaels at mamichaels@charter.net before purchasing anything.

Looking ahead, we will have fresh grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for senior night 10/15, will provide the list of food as the date gets closer. Thanks! Mark

Hey MB Seniors

Senior Night, Friday, October 15 is on the horizon...

Once again we will be honoring you and your parents at the last home football game halftime of the year !

Make sure to fill out the Senior night form that I emailed to all of you and return it to the Band Mailbox by Monday, October 11.

Extra forms can be downloaded off Charms (under the Handout tab on the main screen)

Thanks!!! Mrs. Taylor
??? @ rl.taylor@comcast.net

Hey Marching Band!

This schedule includes our Eighth Grade Howell Band members that will be joining us at the football game this friday!

Monday
6:30-9:00 pm- HighSchool MB
6:30-8:00 pm- Eighth Grade Band Members

Tues-Friday
2:30-3:30 pm- Practice for High School MB

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

Tag Day Update

ARRIVAL TIMES:

Please come to the band room to get into your uniform!
Flags or twirlers can wear their own costume!

Arrive at 8:15am if you signed up for the morning shift
Arrive at 11:15am if you signed up for the afternoon shift

After getting into uniform, you will be divided into groups and driven by a parent helper to a business. You will be picked up from the business at the end of your shift and returned to the high school to turn in your uniform. I will explain the rest in the band room before leaving.

If there is anyone who still wants to participate, please let Christyne MacDermaid know via phone or text to 734-476-0312. I'll also be at the Milford Game tonight!

PLEASE read Mr. Smigell's post below about Pep Band tonight!!!

Thanks!
Mrs. MacDermaid

Hello!


Here is the information for Pep Band at Milford:

It is tonight.  It is optional.  It is free.  It is fun.  You have to find your own ride.  Kim will be at Howell high school at 5:45 for people that want to pick up their instruments before the game but DONT BE LATE.  She cannot stay for too much longer after that. 

Report time is 6:30 at Milford High School.  Wear you black transformers shirt or you wont get in free. Wear it and you are FREEEEEEEE! 

There is a chance of rain but not significant.  We will go there regardless and if it rains, we will stop playing and go home.  The rain isnt supposed to show up until 8:30 if it shows up at all anyway. 

Bring all your music!

Bring back your instrument on Monday.  There will be no service to HHS on Friday night after the game.


Below is a link for directions to Milford.  We double checked them this time.

 http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Howell&1s=MI&1a=1200+W+Grand+River+Ave&1z=48843-1913&1y=US&1l=42.611392&1g=-83.94545&1v=ADDRESS&2c=Milford&2s=MI&2a=2380+S+Milford+Rd&2z=48381-3149&2y=US&2l=42.554173&2g=-83.61805&2v=ADDRESS


It looks like you could also take m59 straight to milford rd and take a right.  Your choice.

ok.. i think that is about it.  Pack a slicker just in case, and we will see you tonight!!  :)


-Smigell

EARN MONEY FOR YOUR STUDENT ACCOUNT

There's still time to sign up for Tag Day, October 2nd, this Saturday!!
Please sign up as soon as possible if you know you can be there! We still need parents and students for both shifts 9am-Noon and Noon-3pm. Please call or email Christyne MacDermaid if you have questions.

We just found out that we can have a booth at the Farmer's Market on this Sunday, October 3rd! We will be selling the Howell Bears at the booth and could use some help there as well. This runs from 8am-2pm. If any students or parents can help that day, you will be earning money for your accounts that day as well! Flag Girls and Twirlers are welcome to participate in any fundraisers too, so please come out and earn some money!!

Christyne MacDermaid's phone and email
734-476-0312

Homecoming Schedule

Tomorrow is the longest day of the year for Marching Band Members!!!
Please be advised that you will NOT have time to leave campus for ANY reason, please plan accordingly: Bring clothes, Black Marching shoes, black socks, a water bottle (Please start hydrating NOW!!!), and any snacks you'll need to get you through to dinner. Booster's will be providing a Sloppy Joe Tailgate (See previous entries for what is needed) at 5:45 p.m.

Here's the schedule for tomorrow:

NO LEAVING CAMPUS FRIDAY!!!

1:16-- Early Dismissal from 5th Hour, Pep Rally Outside
2:30-3:30-- Rehearsal for Homecoming Activites at Halftime
3:45-- Report for Uniforms
4:20-- Load Buses
4:30-- Arrive Page Field
5:00-- Step-Off (Parade Route: Barnard to Clinton, east towards High School)
5:30-- Return on Buses
5:45--Tailgate (please remove Uniform Jackets and Eat Neat!!!)
6:30-- Step-Off

It's a tight schedule, did I mention NO LEAVING CAMPUS?


LAST CALL FOR BAND SHIRTS

if you are interested in getting a 2010-11 Band Shirt, please let me know by end of the Game Friday. Please email Robin Taylor at rl.taylor@comcast.net with your order. Cost is $10.00, and sizes are Adult Small through Adult XXXL

You can also order a Hoodie Sweatshirt for $24.00 (S-XL) or $29.00 (2XL or 3XL)

Hello Everyone,

Please make sure to read the entries below as they are just as important as this one.  I need to get something out there.  Our band room is getting messy again.  We need to work on the following things and I want it to be in print:

-No eating or drinking of non-water in the band room.

-Do not leave personal items in the band room.  In lockers only please/

-If you have an instrument that is too large to fit in a locker, make sure that it is put away and up against a wall when you are done.

-Put all items, music and instruments in your locker and lock it when you are done.


I will not have our band room revert to the messy place it was.  Please help me by supporting my efforts.

-Thank you ,

Smigell

There is a band booster meeting on Wednesday (Sep. 22) at 6:30 in the HHS band room. Hope you can join us =)

Important tailgate information can be found below....

Tailgate Information for September 24, 2010


Sloppy Joe Night!
The following help is needed for Homecoming Night:

4 people to help set up
20 pounds of Sloppy Joe Meat
15 dozen buns
Salads-Pasta, Potato, or Macaroni
12 bags of Chips
Cookies

Please contact Mark and Anne Michaels before purchasing food if you can help.
810-513-2291 or mamichaels@charter.net
If your student can't contribute food, please send them with $1.

Thanks for all of the help with Taco Night it went well!

Tonight's UMass MB performance

We have just learned that the Director of the the University of Massachusetts Marching Band, George N. Parks has passed away en route to Michigan.

The UMass Marching Minuteman have decided to go on with their appearance at halftime at the University of Michigan in honor of their beloved director. The Marching Minutemen will still be practicing and and performing tonight at 9 p.m. as far as we know.

Please inform your student of this unusual situation and please remind them to show their utmost respect to University of Massachusetts Marching Band tonight.

Below is a link with more information about George N. Parks...

http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/09/george_n_parks_umass_band_dire.html

NEWSFLASH!!!

The Pinckney Football Stadium is behind Pathfinder School on M-36, not behind the Pinckney High School as previously blogged. See map link:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?address=2100 E. M-36&city=Pinckney&state=MI&zipcode=48169

Hello everyone! 

Here is some information about the upcoming days:


Pep band this week will be AT Pinckney Hs.  This is an optional performance engagement, but many many band members enjoy the opportunity to be a little more relaxed and go to the away games.  Students have to find ride to the site, but they get in for free IF THEY ARE WEARING THEIR HHS BAND SHIRT FOR THIS YEAR.  If your child needs a ride, see Mr. Smigell or ms. Kimball and they will try and help you find one.  Report time is 6:30 at the main ticket gate in Pinckney.

We will be staying as a group at the game until halftime at which point, students will be dismissed to go back and see the UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MARCHING MINUTEMEN.  They are performing at the HOWELL HS Stadium somewhere between 9 and 9:30 pm (this is a little sketchy due to their arrival time window and ours as well).  Although attendance for band members is optional, EVERYONE IS INVITED!! Please bring any family or friends to come see them.  They are quite good and would appreciate the audience. The performance is free.

Here is the link for directions to Pinckney HS:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Howell,+MI&daddr=10255+Dexter-Pinckney+Road,+Pinckney,+MI&hl=en&geocode=FZciigIdzVb_-iknThnVoDgjiDEUxhpwoPH3uQ%3BFU-7hwIdKTz_-imzPGO39DUjiDEaoNh3_HH9UQ&mra=ls&sll=42.449792,-83.936191&sspn=0.006792,0.009806&ie=UTF8&z=11

There is no rehearsal this Friday.

Rehearsal for next week will be as follows

Monday 9/20/2010  6:30pm-9pm

Tuesday-Thursdays 2:30-3:30

Friday: TBA but be ready for this to be the LONGEST DAY OF THE YEAR if you are a marching band member.  There is a pep rally 6th hour, a parade at 5 and a game at 7.  We feed them dinner in there somewhere, but students will need to come to school WITH EVERYTHING THEY NEED FOR THE ENTIRE DAY.  Much much more info coming very soon on this.


Ok... that's it for now.

Go Highlanders!

-Smigell

MB Practice Schedule 9-13--9-16

Monday-- 6:30-9:00pm
Tuesday-Thursday-- 2:30-3:30pm

Hey Band!

Take a look at some pics from friday nights game...
http://www.livingstondaily.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=C6&Dato=20100910&Kategori=SPORTS&Lopenr=9110803&Ref=PH&Item=8

A Few Announcements!

Band Boosters will be selling the Howell Highlander Bears, outside the stadium gates, at all home games until they're gone!! They are $10, cash or checks made out to Howell High Band Boosters. If you can help out with selling please contact Christyne MacDermaid at christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com or 734-476-0312.


Earn Money Now for your Band Account!

Tag Day is BACK!
October 2, 2010
9am-3pm
Groups of 2-3 students outside of various downtown businesses playing their instruments and collecting donations. Donations will be split up between the band students who participate.
Sign up sheet will be in the band room for shifts from 9am-12pm and 12pm-3pm.
Parents are needed to transport the students back and forth from the school to the local businesses. Please contact Christyne MacDermaid if you can help with this day.
If anyone knows of a local business who would agree to let our students play and accept donations that day let Christyne know as well.
I will assign groups to various businesses! I can't guarantee you'll be with your friend, but I'll see what I can do!

Friday's Tailgate

We are still in need of a few things for tomorrow:

CUT UP FRUIT
TACO SHELLS
Please contact the Michaels (below) if you can help with those last minute items!
Thanks to everyone who's helping with this!!

SEE BELOW FOR MORE FRIDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Hey Marching Band!

Here's the schedule for friday....

Rehearsal- 2:30-3:30pm

Tailgate- Taco Night, Begins 5:00pm
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

Game usually ends 9:00-9:30pm

MAKE SURE TO HAVE:

Music
Black Socks
Black Shoes
Band Shirt/Khakis (Mr. Smigell will decide Friday if we will be in full uniform or not, BE PREPARED, just in case!!!)

HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE!!! Starting this Thursday evening!! If you just drink water on Friday, it will be too late! We dont want to lose anyone to dehydration or heat exhaustion.

Dear Band Families,

Come out and support your Howell Highlander's as they take on Hartland at home September 10, 2010 at 7pm! The band has put together an AWESOME Half Time Show!!

Tailgate for the band students before the game....WE NEED YOUR HELP!!
Mark and Anne Michaels are coordinating a Taco Night for our first night at home in Howell. Please let them know if you could help us out by bringing some food!!
810-513-2291 or mamichaels@charter.net

Some of the items we need:
4 people to set up
14 pounds of Taco Meat
300 Soft and Hard Taco Shells
Shredded Lettuce
Chopped Tomatoes
Shredded Cheese
Sour Cream
Salsa
Fresh Fruit- Cut Up
Cookies or Donuts
Students who can't contribute to the food are asked to bring $1.

We are also in need of water donations! Cases of water work great so our students can stay hydrated in the stands!! Please call/email Christyne MacDermaid if you have any questions regarding water donation drop off 734-476-0312, christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com.

NEWSFLASH!! PRACTICE FOR TODAY 9/2/2010 HAS BEEN CANCELLED!! PLEASE CALL AND TEXT EVERYONE YOU KNOW AMD SPREAD THE WORD. Have a great weekend!

If anyone is actually checking this right now, the game ran late. Our estimated time of arrival from ypsi is 11:45pm EST

Hey guys, I am texting this so sorry if it is garbled. No practice this Friday. Practice next week (week of aug 30) will be as follows:

Tues (8/31/10): 7:30am-9:30. Wed 9/1/10: 7:30am-9:30. Thursday 9/2/10: 2:30pm-4:30pm. More details very soon! -smigell

NEWS FLASH!!!

Hi all!  Please check the postings below (like the last 4 or 5)

Now for the newsflash:  

There is an additional practice that was scheduled at the end of today's practice.  We just ran out of time to practice stand tunes for the game tomorrow.  If you can make it, the practice is from 3:30-4:30 tomorrow (8/26/2010).  It will be followed immediately by the normal practice from 4:30-5:30.  Due to the sort notice, I understand completely if you can't make it an hour early.  However, I would appreciate all marching band students coming and learning some stand tunes with me.  It will add a lot of variety to our selection in the stands during the game.  

Thanks,

-Smigell

Band Photo Taken Tomorrow!

Tomorrow, after Marching Band practice (7:30-9:30 a.m.) Group and Individual photos will be taken of the Marching Band.

Photo order sheets went home with Band members today. If you would like to order a group or individual photo, you must order tomorrow and send in a check with your order made out to LifeTouch.

The group photo should be done about 10:45 a.m. If your student is taking individual photos it will take longer, please plan accordingly.

Hello Everyone!

Band camp went very very well!  Its a good thing that we were successful and productive, because the season is getting an early start.  There has been a lot of important information posted over the last few entries so please take a few moments to read the last 3 or 4 posts.

Ok, back for more?  Here we go!

MAKE SURE YOU EAT SOMETHING FOR BREAKFAST IN THE MORNING AND DRINK WATER THE NIGHT BEFORE.  Marching band is a physical activity and we noticed a few kids really looking wilted after rehearsal today.  This is easily fixable!  Kids drink a big glass of water 2 hours before bedtime (if you drink it right before you will have to get up in the middle of the night).  Parents, please hand them a banana or something as they walk out the door.  Kids, accept the banana and eat it.


NEWS FLASH!!!
The Highlander Marching Band's first performance will be this Thursday at Rynearson Stadium on the campus of Easter Michigan University!  Our beloved football team will be taking on Sterling Heights Stevenson, so we are heading on down to Ypsilanti to show our support and rock the house (plus you dont get many chances as a high schooler to play in a college stadium!).

We have made most of the pre-school practices nice and early for several reasons:
1.Its not as hot
2. We get to use the nice field
3. It allows kids with jobs to still work.


So here is the schedule:




Practice and pictures Tuesday and Wednesday: stays the same (check past entries for info)

THURSDAY PRACTICE HAS BEEN MOVED:
8/26/2010
4:30pm Practice at the High School
5:30 Pack
6:00 buses leave for Ypsi
7:00 Arrive Ypsi
8:00 Kickoff

Thats right, buses will be provided for the students and a few lucky parents... first come first served (email me at jsmigell@me.com)

We suggest that the kids pack a light dinner for the bus, as we can't provide food this time around and I am not sure if there will be concessions (I assume there will be, but bring a snack just in case)

The students get in for free, the accompanying parents on those buses get in for free, everyone else has to pay.  If you would like to go see your child play at Eastern, go online to www.Howellschools.com, goto the athletics section, and follow the directions for purchasing tickets online. I believe they are priced from $7-$9.  If you buy them at the gate, they are $10 for everybody.  The ticket gets you into all the games that day if you want to go see random kids you don't know from other schools play football.





The uniform for the day will be as follows:

-2010-2011 HHSB Shirt.  These were part of the band camp fee and have already been paid for.  Students will be receiving them at Thursday's practice.

-Khaki Shorts

-Black Socks

-Black Marching Shoes (these are any athletic or low heeled shoe that are ALL BLACK... Soles, Upper, Laces and all)  If there is anything but black on the shoe, it is not acceptable.  Black walking shoes/work shoes, or all black athletic shoes are usually the way to go.  No boots or sandals please.

Very very affordable khaki shorts, black socks, and black shoes can be purchased at Meijer, Walmart, Target, etc.  The Black socks and shoes are used all season for marching and the Khaki shorts are always used with our band shirt as the warm weather uniform, so it really is a one time purchase (unless your kid grows).

ok.. I think that is it.  Go Highlanders!!!!

-Smigell





 

Band Booster Meetings:

Our first official booster meeting will be held this Wednesday, August 25th at 6:30 in the band room. We will be discussing tailgating, fundraising, and upcoming band events. This is a great chance for new band families to get involved with the band program !

The meeting dates for the rest of 2010 are: September 22nd, October 27th and December 1st. Meetings will be held at 6:30 in the band room unless otherwise noted. The minutes will be posted on the Charms website for anyone who is not able to attend the meetings.

Hope to see you there,

Shannone Bondie (booster secretary)

Parents: Traffic in downtown Howell is a mess due to Melonfest. Take an alternate route.

ETA changed 3:00-3:30, SORRY!!!

Attention Parents: Earlier ETA than we planned, looks like 2:30-3:00.

Hey Parents:

We are hoping to be back from camp between 3:00 and 4:00 on Friday afternoon. The kids will be dropped off in the front of the school near the band room. See you then !!

MB PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Starting next Monday, August 23 - Thursday, August 26: 7:30-9:30 a.m. The following week same time, M-Th.

Group photo of the MB, immediately following practice at 10:15 a.m on Tuesday. Individual photos available, please pick up forms on Monday. Plan to pick up after 11:00 a.m.

2010 Varsity Football Schedule
Thu	08/26	Home	Sterling Heights Stevenson HS @ EMU		8:00PM
Thu	09/02	Away	Plymouth		7:00PM
Fri	09/10	Home	Hartland		7:00PM
Fri	09/17	Away	Pinckney		7:00PM
Fri	09/24	Home	Grand Blanc		7:00PM
Fri	10/01	Away	Milford		7:00PM
Fri	10/08	Home	Brighton		7:00PM
Fri	10/15	Home	Cross Over		7:00PM
Fri	10/22	Away	Grand Ledge HS		7:00PM

Packing List for Camp

WHAT TO BRING:

Only 1 piece of luggage, please.

Instrument

Bedding- Pillow, sleeping bag/blanket, sheets
Towels

Jacket

Sunscreen

Flashlight

Bug spray

Flip folder

Water Bottle with name on it

Any extra instrument parts like reeds,neck straps, sticks, oil, etc.
Pencils

Bathing suit

Clothing for all weather
Sunglasses

Two pairs of shoes that can get dirty (Marching Shoes, Athletic: Do Not March in Flip Flops or Sandals!!!)

Extra socks

WHAT NOT TO BRING:

* Weapons/knives of any kind

* Cigarettes, alcohol, drugs or anything else forbidden in the school
Code of Conduct

* Televisions, full blown video game systems or stereo systems

* Large coolers

* Extra food (it attracts beasties and bugs!)
* Expensive electronic items that scream "Steal me!"
* Hairdryers the size of Volkswagens

* Your own bed

* Anything else that you can do without for 5 days and 4 nights

Hi Marching Band Members!

Lots of info to get out to you...

1. For Squad Leader and Newbie Days (see Info Below) please remember to bring a sack lunch, water bottle to refill (labeled w/ your name), sunscreen, dress in light cool clothing, marching shoes and your instrument. Parents: if you'd like to donate a can of Gatorade powder, it would greatly be appreciated!
   
2. Band Camp
   Monday Report Time: 8:30 am! Parents:DO NOT JUST DROP OFF, You need to check-in inside the Band Room. A new release form has to be filled out for your child to do any water activities at Miracle Camp. THIS IS NEW THIS YEAR!!! Also, if you have not paid in full, or are missing forms this will need to be done at this time.
   
3. Due to a new regulation from the State of Michigan, we have to leave Miracle camp before noon on friday, thus we will be stopping for lunch on the way home. Please give your child $ ($5.00?) to buy a fast food lunch. Sorry, for the late notice, please be mad at the State government, not us :).
   
4. Be prepared for the weeks after Band Camp and before school starts. Every Marching Band member should have a pair of Khaki Shorts ready and BLACK athletic shoes and socks for marching.
   
   There will be Marching Band practice during the two weeks after Band Camp. This schedule is not written in stone, but pencil in Monday-Thursday, August 23-26, 7-9 a.m. for now. The first HOME football game of the season is Thursday, August 26 at Rynearson Stadium, EMU at 8 p.m. Details are now being worked on to determine if we will be Marching or if it will be a pep band performance. We will let you know ASAP!
   
   We will not have practices on the Friday, August 27 or September 3 so families can have long weekends before school starts.

Please send last minute Band Camp payments and forms to HBBA, P.O.Box 2113, Howell, MI 48844!

HELLO EVERYONE!!!

Band camp is 2 weeks away!  It's time to start thinking about what to pack, what new breakdancing move you are going to try at the dance, what skit you will dream up for talent night and HOW AWESOME IT'S GOING TO BE!!!!

Couple important times to note:

SQUAD LEADER DAY:  Is next Thursday August 12.  I found everyone that applied in may to be acceptable candidates and all applicants passed the written exam, so bottom line: If you applied for squad leader, you made it! we will expect to see you at the squad leader orientation and training day.  We will be working from 9am-2pm.  IT IS MANDATORY.  

NEWBIE DAY:  Is next Friday August 13.  This day is provided as a service and a courtesy to new members of the marching band to get them ready for band camp and for the season.  If this is your first year as a member of the marching band, it is optional , but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you attend this informative and helpful day of practice.  All Squad leaders are expected to attend.  We will be working from 9am-2pm.

Report time for band camp will be somewhere from 7am-9am.  We will have more information very very soon. 

ok .. thats it for now!

-Smigell

WAIT WAIT WAIT LATE BREAKING NEWS!!! WE ARE FINALLY GETTING NEW LOCKERS FOR THE BAND ROOM!!!

No more stinky old instrument storage room!  No more lack of security!  No more eyesores in the band room (Ok.. the curtains, but the work just fine :) This is a fantastic boon for the band program.  I would like to thank Bob Schiebold and Rick Terres for making this happen!


ok.. now that's it!



Special thanks to Bob Schiebold.  

Hey Band...

Just a reminder final balances for Band Camp are due next week, Tuesday, June 15th.

Mail your check made out to Howell HS Bands to HBBA, PO Box 2113, Howell, MI 48844.

Make sure to check the Blog in August for Band Camp updates.

A BIG, BIG THANK YOU
TO MR. YONTZ!!!

Thanks so much for getting not one, but THREE six foot green ladders for our Drum Majors to stand on during the Half-Time Programs!

The Marching Band thanks you!!!

Memorial Day Timeline

9:00- Report to School
9:30- Buses leave for Downtown
10:00- Step-Off
11:00- Memorial Ceremony in Cemetary
Noon- Buses back to School

Picnic begins in Howell City Park, free entry with pass in Band Room
See entry below for Details...

Hey all: As Andrew graduates and I complete my term as Treasurer for the Band Boosters, I thought I'd take a minute and express my gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Smigell for creating such an awesome program and to the very small, very dedicated group of Booster parents for the countless hours they spend supporting the band programs.

To those parents that always volunteer, I want you to know how grateful I am for your efforts. To those that haven't, I encourage you to become part of the band family. You'll have a great time, meet some truly amazing parents & students, and ensure that your band student continues to enjoy things like tailgates, band banquet, lock-in, fundraisers, Memorial Day picnic, etc.

Best wishes to the new Band Booster officers.

Carol Stone

Hey Folks!


One more person to add to the "I'm sorry"  list... Brenden Van Esely, a sohpomore member of  has been a hardworking member of our equipment/setup crew.  His name should have been mentioned on the list of people to thank. Brenden, thank you for all that you do!

Couple other things:


Congratulations to junior Paige Williams and sophomore Emily Brogan.  They join Caitlin Green as next year's drum majors!

Marching band rehearsals for the Memorial Day Parade will be 2:30-3:30 Mon-Wed next week (May  24, 25, 26 )

Details of the parade day itself (Memorial Day) will be posted soon.  Report time will be something like 9 am and we will be done around noon... but dont quote me on that yet. 

ok... thats it for now..


-Smigell

Two things to Note:

1) Band Camp reservations are due NOW!!! See previous post for details...

2) Marching Band practice will be MONDAY, May 24, Tuesday, May 25 and Wednesday, May 26 from 2:30-3:30. Please note the change!!

Hello everyone,

We just got done with the concert.  It was wonderful and everyone played well. I will be writing more about tonight and the weeks ahead very shortly.  However, I unfortunately made two huge mistakes when I failed to announce three very important people tonight and I wanted to try and rectify it as soon as possible.


#1. Justin Kinnick- Justin is a senior Trombonist in my Symphonic band.  He has been a hardworking, funny, intelligent, wonderful part of my program for four years.  Just I remember when you wanted to quit as a sohpomore,   I said we could fix your articulation problem and that it would be worth it to stay.  I definitely am glad you stayed.   I hope it was for good for you too! I am so sorry Justin. 

#2. Paul Buckner. Paul is a sophomore horn player in my Symohonic band.  Every concert Paul helps set up and take down the stage.  He works very hard along with the rest of the equipment crew.  Paul thank you so much for all your hard work and I hope you continue to do so in the future

#3. Nick Monak  "Moose" Monak is a new addition to the equipment staff this year, a sophomore tuba in my Symphonic band.  Sorry Moose!  We will remember you next time.  Keep up the good work.

Ok..  very very sorry.  If there are other errors that were made on the program I would be happy to reprint a new one for you so you can use it for your scrapbook.  On a brighter note... the concert went VERY WELL!  The kids played wonderfully and I was really touched by the senior gift.  The made it both personal and for the program.   So thoughtful.  Just a grweat bunch of kids.  All of my kids are great.  I adore them all and I love working with them.

Oh and sorry for the awkward "parents thank you for spawning such nice children" line.  I say strange things sometimes.  Hopefully you know by now what i was trying to say.  You folks are great and couldnt do it without you!

Ok... thats it for now!


-Smigell

Memorial Day Picnic

When: Monday, May 31, 2010 12:30pm
Who: All Band members and their families
Where: Howell City Park, Thompson Lake, Rotary Pavilion
**City Council waived our entrance fee for the day if attending! Students pick your passes up before picnic!

Band Boosters are providing Hot Dogs and Condiments and some drinks.

We'd like each family to bring a dish to pass. Sign up sheets will be available at the concert tonight, and then later in the band room. Could you please let us know how many from your family are coming and what dish you're bringing. We could use side dishes, pop, chips, baked goods, etc.

We would also love to have some volunteers for set up and clean up. Please contact Shannone Bondie if you'd like to help out. Shannone's home 517-548-5329, and email shannone1@aol.com.

Please bring water balloons, water guns, bathing suits, towels, frisbees, and can someone bring a sound system?? Thanks!!

Still Looking for Parent Volunteers: We still need a few parent volunteers to sell Howell Bears. We'll be selling the bears at the Howell Farmers Market on Sunday, May 16th from 9 am until 2 pm and at lunch hours at the High School on May 19th, 20th & 21st (10:15 am to 12:15 pm). Because of the Boston trip, the fundraisers for this school year benefited individual student accounts. Booster funds are running low. We need to sell the remaining bears so that we can continue paying for things like the tailgates; band letters; Memorial Day Picnic; etc. Please help if you can. Contact Carol Stone at 517-672-1236 or at cstone827@yahoo.com if you're available to help.

Drum Major Clinics

Marching Band members interested in becoming a 2010-11 Drum Major can come to clinics Tues. May 4, Wed. May 5 and Tues. May 11 from 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Auditions will be Wednesday, May 12 at 2:30.

Hey Band!

Several Reminders for this week...

1) You need to turn in your Points and Letters forms asap to the Mailbox if you want to receive any earned Letters or Stars/Bars at Thursday's Band Banquet. Go to http://www.charmsoffice.com/ enter HowellHSBand and then click the Handouts button to print out Points Form and Private lessons form if needed.

2) Band Booster Meeting this Tuesday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the Band Room.

3) Band Awards Banquet this Thursday, May 6th at 6:00 p.m. Band Seniors are FREE! Limited seating available at the door, cost $13.00/adult and $9/12&under. All pre-pay guests will be seated first.

4) Last Concert, Thursday, May 13th, 7 p.m.

Parent/Student Volunteers Needed: The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce has extended an opportunity for the Band Boosters to sell our limited edition Howell Highlander Bears during Farmers Market on Sunday, May 16th. Farmers Market runs from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. If you're available, please contact Carol Stone (cstone827@yahoo.com or cell: 517-672-1236). Proceeds from the sale of these bears will be used to fund Band Booster activities like the Memorial Day Picnic, water for marching band performances, tailgates, etc.

Thanks.

Marching Band Members and Parents

It's time to register for Band Camp 2010!!!

The dates of Band Camp this year will be August 16-20 and the cost is $240.The forms you will need to submit are on Charms or available starting today in the Band Room.

To download them from Charms go to http://www.charmsoffice.com/ , enter the code HowellHSBand and click on the Handouts tab, and print the Band Camp Letter, Application, Health Form and Packing List.

Marching Band parents if you'd like to apply to be a Chaperone, you can download the Chaperone Application and Criminal Background Check. We will need approximateley ten chaperones and you would go for free. Please email me at rl.taylor@comcast.net if interested or if you have any questions.

A $50 reservation is needed by May 15th. Please make sure to make this deadline. Mr. Smigell is planning on creating drills early this year and needs to know how many MB members/and what instruments as soon as possible!

The rest of the fee is due by June 15th, or you can pay the full amount by May 14th, if you'd like. Please talk to Mr. Smigell if there is a extreme financial difficulty.

Please mail 1) Application, 2) Health form and 3) $50.00 check made out to Howell HS Band to HBBA, P.O. Box 2113, Howell, MI 48844 by May 14th.

Looking forward to seeing you at Band Camp!
Mrs. Taylor

Collage Concert
Wind Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble:

Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday, April 20, 7-9 pm, HHS Auditorium

Concert: Thursday, April 22, Report Time: 7:30 pm, Concert: 8:00 pm

LOCK IN!
April 23-24, 2010

8pm Friday to 5am Saturday

Howell High School Field House/Gym

Check-In at 8pm, April 23. NO admittance after 9pm, no friends, siblings, etc. 8th - 12th grade Band Students only!

$10 admission charge, checks payable to HBBA.

We are still looking for chaperones and it's not too late for you to volunteer your time! Just head over to the High School to have your background check done, and let us know which time/times work for you! Shifts are 8pm-1am and 1am to 6am. Chaperones are allowed to work both shifts, we'd love to have you! Contact Christyne MacDermaid to sign up.

*Important*

No admittance without permission slip!

Parents/Guardians must come into the field house when picking up your student! Students can not leave alone!

BAND BANQUET

The Band Banquet will be held on May 6, 2010 at the Howell High School Cafeteria. Students please pick up your invitation in the band room on Tuesday April 20, 2010. Parents look for those invites to come home! We will need a head count by April 29, 2010. Please contact me, Christyne MacDermaid if you have any questions or would like to help.
734-476-0312
christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com

SENIORS
It's time to get your pictures into Mr. Donovan for the Band Banquet slideshow!
Please send in a baby picture and your Senior photo via email to jim.donovan@hp.com
or put in an envelope marked Senior Slideshow and put in the Band Mailbox.

Rehearsals for Boston

Today, Monday 29: 2:30-4:00
Wed. March 31: 5:00-6:30
Mon. April 12: 2:30-4:00
Tues. April 13: 5:00-6:30

You must attend 3 of the 4 Rehearsals!!!

On Tuesday, April 13, after rehearsal, we will have a Parent Meeting to take care of any questions you might have!

PIZZA! PIZZA!

Remember to pick up your pizza orders
Monday, March 29th
3:30-6:30
in the Band Room

BAND BOOSTERS MEETING

Mark your calendars for a Band Booster Meeting, next Tuesday, March 30th at 6:30.

IMPORTANT BOSTON INFO!!!

Time is running out to get all $$$, forms and Field Permission Sheets in...

Final payments and Trip Release forms must be mailed in to Howell Band Boosters, P.O.Box 2113, Howell, MI 48844 by Wed. March 31.

MAKE CHECKS OUT TO HOWELL BANDS, please!!!

If checks are not received by March, 31, you will have to take payment into Sue Hordos, the High School Bookkeeper, personally. Ms. Hordos will not be in during Spring Break!

If FULL payment is not received, you cannot go on the trip and you will lose any money paid!

Please mail in Trip Release Forms, also. I'm missing about half of the forms.


LASTLY, you need to get a Field Trip Permission Slip off the bulletin board in the Band Room. Please get it filled out by teachers and parents ASAP, and put in the Band Mailbox.

Thanks for all your help getting everything done!!!
Mrs. Taylor

Hey Band,

Here's the info for tomorrow

Concert Band:
Report time- 9:15 am Howell High School
Performance time at WLNHS- 11:50 am
Return- 2pm

(Just Concert Band: Please enter on the Grand River side, through the Choir Back Door.
Our Main Band door is blocked by Percussion instruments that need to be loaded.)

Symphonic Band:
Report time- 12:30Pm at howell high school
Performance time at WLNHS- 2:50 PM
Return 4:45pm

Wind Ensemble:
Report time- 2:20 pm
Performance time- 4:40 pm at WLNHS
Return- 6:45 pm

Directions to Walled Lake Northern:

1200 W Grand River Ave Howell, MI 48843

1.	Head east on W Grand River Ave toward Browning Dr		1.0 mi
2.	Turn left at N Michigan Ave		1.1 mi
3.	Turn right at E Highland Rd/MI-59 E		0.8 mi
4.	Turn right to stay on E Highland Rd/MI-59 E		20.1 mi
5.	Turn right at Bogie Lake Rd		3.1 mi
6.	Turn right to stay on Bogie Lake Rd		0.2 mi
7.	Turn right at Strawberry Cir Destination will be on the left		459 ft

6000 Bogie Lake Rd

Hey Parents & Bandos: There are still shifts available for the Livingston County Home Show. Sign-up sheet is in the band room. Band Camp is coming up and this is a great way to earn money for camp. . . .

Howellpalooza
Tuesday, March 23 has been postponed! :(
New Date: TBA

One More Day for Little Ceasar's

Mrs. MacDermaid will take late orders on Monday, March 15!!!

Boston Trip

The final cost of the trip is $655. I will be sending out emails with what is in your trip account over the next couple of days. Please be looking for it and be ready to send in your final payment and Trip Release forms ASAP to the Boosters PO box (Address on previous email).

If you plan on using any $$$ earned with the little Ceasar's fundraiser, you'll need to get a Student Account Withdrawl form to Mrs. Stone ASAP. (Send to Booster's PO Box, too!)

Little Ceasar's Pizza Fundraiser ends tomorrow!!!

All $$$ and orders need to be in by the end of the day Friday, March 12th.

Please remember to put order and one check made out to Howell Band Boosters in an envelope and put in the mailbox in Mr. Smigell's office.

Hey everybody!

Couple quick things:

Symphonic band:

Please don't forget that there is rehearsal tomorrow 3/11/10 from 2:30-3:30 in the band room


Also, I thought I would post the performance times for festival next week:

All of the bands perform at Walled Lake Northern on SATURDAY MARCH 20th


Concert Band:
report time 9:15 am howell high school
performance time at WLNHS 11:50 am
return 2pm

Symphonic Band:
report time 12:30Pm at howell high school
performance time at WLNHS 2:50 PM
return 4:45pm

Wind Ensemble:
Report time: 2:20 pm
performance time: 4:40 pm at WLNHS
return 6:45 pm

ok .... more to come.

-Smigell

HELP WANTED: Hey parents. . . . we still need help for the concession stand at the Livingston County Home Show - March 26-28. Four parents are needed on Friday from 6 pm to 10 pm; two parents needed for each shift on Saturday (shifts are from 8 am to 11 am, 11 am to 3 pm, 3 pm to 6 pm, and 6 pm to 9 pm); and two parents each shift on Sunday (shifts are 9 am to 12 noon and 3 pm to 5:30 pm). Sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board in the band room. Hope you can help us out.

Students: There's still one shift available. . . Sunday from 3 pm. to 5:30 pm.

If you have any questions, contact Carol Stone at 517-672-1236 or at cstone827@yahoo.com.

Band Booster Mtg: There will be no Band Booster Mtg on Tuesday, March 2nd. Spring break & the Boston trip will make meeting in April difficult. Therefore, we're combining the March & April meetings. The next Band Booster Meeting will be Tuesday, March 30th at 6:30 p.m. in the Band Room. Hope to see you there.

Information you need to know....

Little Caesar's Pizza Fundraiser

The LCP Fundraiser order deadline has been extended. Orders will be taken until Friday March 12, make sure to put order and one check made out to Howell Band Boosters in an envelope and put in the mailbox in Mr. Smigell's office.

Pizza orders can be picked up Monday March 29 from 3:30-6:30 in the band room.

To Access your Student Account Info

It's really easy.... go to charmsmusic.com

enter HowellHSBand in HS Code area

Then enter your Student ID #

When the tabs come up, click the Finances tab

This screen will show you how much you've earned with Fundraisers, disregard the total owed on trip at bottom, it is not correct...

then you can submit the Student Account withdrawl form to Mrs. Stone.

Dates to put on your Calendar

Remember the Pre-Festival Concert, Monday March 1st, 7p.m., HHS Auditorium
Report times TBA, Normal Concert dress (Remember your Bow Ties!!! Wind Ensemble)

Festival: March, 19-20

Howellpalooza: March 23

Lock-In: New Date- Friday, April 23-24

Band Banquet: Thursday, May 6

Band Camp: August 16-20

Boston Trip

If you are going on the Boston Trip and you/or your family have not received an email from me please contact me at: rl.taylor@comcast.net or if no Internet Access call me at 517-548-0423. Important information has gone out and we need you to fill out necessary forms.

We are awaiting the final cost of the trip from the travel company. I will send out an email with your final payment info.

Remember: If you are using your student account funds you need to send the Student Account Withdrawl Form to Mrs. Stone.

Save your stamps and bring all filled out forms to the concert and turn them to either Mrs. Stone or Mrs. Taylor. We can answer any questions then too!

LITTLE CAESAR'S
FUNDRAISER IS HERE!!!

The Little Caesar's fundraiser has begun. This is our last MAJOR fundraiser of the year. Order forms are now in the Band room ready for pick-up. The fundraiser will go through Friday, March 5th. No late turn-ins accepted.

Return order form with ONE check made out to HOWELL BAND BOOSTERS in an envelope and put in the MAILBOX IN MR. SMIGELL'S OFFICE!

The Pizza kits/orders will be delivered the week of March 15th, date TBA.

Any questions, please contact Christyne MacDermaid via email at: cjmactod@hotmail.com
or at 734-476-0312.

Howell Bears Are Back: We've restocked and our custom Howell Bears are once again available for sale. Cost is $10 each with $4 from each bear going into student accounts. Contact Carol Stone at cstone827@yahoo.com or at 734-604-3546 if you'd like to order more bears. Bears will also be sold at the Livingston County Home Show.

FYI: The Boston trip payments are being handled through Howell High School and will not appear in the student accounts on Charms.

Save the Dates: The Livingston County Home Show is being held March 26-28 at Howell High. The Band Boosters have been given the opportunity to run the concession stand. Proceeds from the concession stand will be divided up among the students working and deposited into the student accounts. Sign-up sheets will be posted on the Band Booster bulletin board later this week. Note: You can use these funds for reimbursement of the final payment for the band trip. Parent volunteers are needed too!!!!

Any questions, contact Carol Stone at (734) 604-3546 or by e-mail at cstone827@yahoo.com

Some General FYI's

Please add these new dates to your calendars:

Pre-Festival Concert: Monday, March 1, 7 p.m.

Band Lock-In: Friday, March 12, 8 p.m. - 6 a.m. (Sat. 13)

Howellpalooza: Rehearsal, Monday, March 22, ~5-9 p.m.
Concert, Tuesday, March 23, 7 p.m.

Boston Trip

Third and final installment due end Feb./ beginning of March. Date TBA...

To request $$$ out of your student account, please go to Charms, download the Student Account Withdrawal form, fill out and send into Band Boosters. Note: Check available student account balance from fundraisers FIRST.

You MUST fill out form to transfer your money.

Little Caesar's Pizza Fundraiser Coming SOON!!!

Due to the inclement weather, the Band Booster meeting scheduled for this evening (Tuesday, 2/9) has been cancelled. The Band Boosters will meet on Thursday, February 11th at 6:30 p..m in the Band Room.

Band Booster Mtg: The Band Booster Mtg scheduled for today has been cancelled. The next Band Booster Mtg will be Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.

Livingston County Honors Band

Congratulations to the nine members of the Howell High School Band Program who auditioned and have been selected to participate in this year's Honors Band. The Livingston County Honors Band is made up of high school band students from around the county and will perform together Monday, February 1st at 7 pm at Brighton High School.

The schedule is as follows:

Rehearsals:
Saturday, Jan. 30th, 8:30am-4:00pm, Brighton High School
Monday, Feb. 1st, 8:30am-3:00pm, Brighton High School

Performance:
Monday, Feb. 1st, 7pm, Brighton High School