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.