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!!!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
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
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
Friday, May 21, 2010
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
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
Friday, May 14, 2010
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!!
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!!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
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
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!!
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!!
Monday, May 10, 2010
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.
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
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.
Auditions will be Wednesday, May 12 at 2:30.
Sunday, May 02, 2010
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.
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.
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