The Yankee Candle orders are in the 10-12 Band Room! If anyone cannot get them today and wants them before the break, please call or text me and I'll pick them up at 2:20pm. Then, you can get them from my house.
734-476-0312 Christyne MacDermaid
Most of the remainder of the pasta was also delivered to the band room. But, there was one other shipment that shipped today. Sorry to those that needed them before the break!

Access to your Charms Account

For those of you that have been doing Fundraisers, you can access your account following the instructions below. Please remember it will take a couple of weeks after a fundraiser to end for your money to be credited.

Go to charmsoffice.com, enter howellhsband and your student number.

Then go to the financial tab.

To request $ from your account, print out a Student Account Withdrawl form from the handout tab. This can be included with the trip payment.

Robin Taylor

Holiday Concert

Just a reminder that our Holiday Concert is next Tuesday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. At the end of the concert we will be accepting donations, so please put a couple of dollars in your pocket to help out the band program this year! 

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

The Tuxedo Shirts are ordered.  If you ordered one, 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

Pasta orders are ready for pick up in the 10-12 band room. They are mostly alphabetical by last name. Please pay close attention for a second box if you have a larger order. Students that have really big orders and will probably need help getting them home are:
Amanda LaVigne, Emily Jordan (yours is all on a small table), Michael Strayer and Kaitlyn Sumner. The boxes are all labeled w/your name!
Rosie Hersh, Crystal Riemel, and Michael Strayer, you are all missing one item and I'll contact the company and get them to you asap.
Carly Rabideau you will most likely have your order shipped directly to your house. I received it late, so we'll do our best to get it to you before xmas break.
Big thank you to the drumline and Cody McDonald for helping me organize the pasta and orders!!

Alyssa Byington, I still have your Little Caeser's Pizza Kits in my freezer. Contact me to pick up please.

I still have Marching Band Hoodies that Mrs. Taylor ordered for Cody Murphy and Britney Winters. I'll bring them w/me to the concert, or give me a call if you'd like them before.
Thanks!
Mrs. MacDermaid
734-476-0312

Parent or Student help needed!
Today, Dec. 6, 2:30-3:30
Help sort Pasta orders.
Orders can be taken home with students Weds.
If you can help, please just meet me in the band room.
Thanks!

Pizza orders were due today too!
Christyne MacDermaid
734-476-0312

Don't forget to turn in Tupperware forms Tuesday!
Pizza is due Friday!

Fantasy of Lights Parade

Report time for the parade is at 5:10 pm at the Band Room (Busses will take us to and from the parade). Bring white marching gloves if you have them.

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 25!

Returning Band Students
Need a new Tuxedo Shirt or Bow Tie for the concert?
Please let Mr. Smigell know asap so he can order this week.
New students will be fitted soon!

Little Caesars Fundraiser

Starts now!! All checks made payable to Howell Band Boosters and orders will be due December 6! We can't take late orders. Requests were made that we do this again, but it has to be fast!

Pick up will be right after school, December 13th. Please make arrangements to pick up BY 4pm! The concert is that night and we'd all like to get back and forth on time! Thank you!!

Hi kids! Don't forget, report time for fantasy of lights is 5:10 pm at HHS on 11/25/11!

Booster Meeting Tonight!
6:30pm in the band room!
Would love to see you there!

Tupperware Fundraiser is due November 29, 2011!! I probably said the 28th before, but I forgot we don't have school on Monday!! Please be sure you are including and charging tax for this fundraiser, slight difference than most of our fundraisers!

Yankee Candle Fundraiser Due!
These are due Friday Nov. 11, 2011!
Please turn them in so we can get them before Christmas!

Band Booster Meeting rescheduled for Monday November 21, 2011 6:30pm!
Hope to see you in the band room!!

Also, see below!! First NY payment due too!!

NYC TRIP REMINDER...

Student and Chaperon's: your $250 deposit and all forms are due this Monday, November 14. Please mail to the HBBA address on the form.

NEW FUNDRAISERS!!
All of the following forms are in the band room. We will get some over to the freshman campus too.

Yankee Candle - Back by popular demand for a limited time!
Candle order will be due November 11, 2011! Short and sweet!

Tupperware - Due November 28, 2011!
Think who you'll see over Thanksgiving!

Pasta Orders were due November 13, which is a Sunday! Oops!
Please have your Pasta orders in by Nov. 11, 2011.

TAG DAY CANCELLED!!
Sorry to say, but Tag Day has been cancelled! We didn't have enough chaperones, students, and businesses. We will try again in the spring, and fill this fundraiser with another one.

Attention! Hockey band is November 19th! Auditions and information will be forthcoming.. That is all for now. - Smigell

**The Booster meeting schedule for tonight has been CANCELED.  New date is TBD and will be posted as soon as possible.  Sorry for an inconvenience**

Pizza and Candle Pick Up Today!!

October 25, 2011 4pm
Please pick up your pizza and candle orders today at 4pm.
We do not have freezers to store the pizzas if they are not picked up today.
Please call Christyne at, 734-476-0312 if you have questions. Text if you are not getting a response, sometimes calls don't go through when I'm in the High School.

Shirt/Hoodie Order is In!!!
Please pick-up at the tailgate tomorrow!
(Shirts $15, Hoodies $26($30) )

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!!!

Tailgate October 21, 2011

We could use some help w/Salads and Side dishes for our last home game!! Please contact Christyne MacDermaid @ christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com or 734-476-0312 call or text is fine.
Burgers, hot dogs, buns, and cakes will be provided by the band boosters. It is Senior Night too!! Let's celebrate our Seniors!!
We could also use help w/set up and clean up that night as well.

Little Caeser's Fundraiser DUE October 18, 2011!!

We can't take any late orders this time around, so please make sure the fundraisers are turned in on time. They are being ordered the very next day!!

Attention! There is no pep band this Friday (10/14) Enjoy your Friday off! Final home game Friday (10/21).

NYC TRIP packets are now available in the Band Room!

Deposit and forms are due Monday, November 14.


To Access your Student Account on Charms:

It's really easy.... go to charmsoffice.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.

To use this money submit a Student Account Withdrawl form (found in Charms, in the handouts folder) to Mr. Pratt, c/o HBBA, P.O. Box 2113, Howell, MI 48844

Some important dates coming up…

New York Trip Meeting

Tuesday, October 11-7p.m., HHS Band Room

This will be an informative meeting to discuss our Biennial Band Trip. The trip is open to any student who is enrolled in a 9-12 Instrumental Music Class at Howell High School.

We will have a preliminary itinerary, payment info/schedule and will answer questions.

Fall Concert

Tuesday, October 18-7p.m., HHS Auditorium

Performances by the HHS Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble

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 blue jeans, 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 include 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.

Bake Sale before and after concert to help fund our Band Program

Donations of Bake Goods needed!!!! Please contact Christyne MacDermaid at christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com to sign up!

Senior Night

Friday, October 21, Before the Game

All MB Seniors and their Parents will be honored during a Pre-Game Ceremony. Please fill out the form (Given to your Senior and emailed to you!) and return to the Band Mailbox by Monday, October 17^th!!!!

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!!!

Tag Day

Sunday, October 30- 8:15a.m.-2:30p.m.

This is a fundraiser for the Band Boosters/Students. Band members wear their MB uniforms and give out “Tags of Thanks” in exchange for donations at various business locations throughout Howell and this year at the Howell Farmer’s Market. Sign-up sheet will be in the Band Room by this Friday. We will need chaperones that can transport students to various businesses.

This afternoon I e-mailed the September Band Booster meeting minutes to those people on my e-mail list. If you didn't receive it and would like to, please e-mail me and I'll add you to my list. Shannone1@aol.com. Thanks !!

***NEWSFLASH***
Mark your calendars!!! The meeting for the Band Trip to NYC (April 18-22, 2012) is scheduled for Tuesday, October 11th at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Band Room and we will discuss the details for the trip. The trip is open to ALL band students! See you there!

HOMECOMING SCHEDULE:

Friday 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 Thursday!!!), and any snacks you'll need to get you through to dinner. Booster's will be providing a Tailgate (See previous entries for what is needed) at 5:15 p.m.

Here's the schedule for Friday:

NO LEAVING CAMPUS FRIDAY!!!

 Early Dismissal from 7th Hour, Pep Rally Outside
2:15-3:00-- Rehearsal for Homecoming Activites at Halftime
3:00-- Report for Uniforms
3:30-- Load Buses
4:00-- Arrive Page Field
4:30-- Step-Off (Parade Route: Barnard to Clinton, east towards High School)
5:00-- Return on Buses
5:15--Tailgate (please remove Uniform Jackets and Eat Neat!!!)
6:30-- Step-Off

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

NOTE TO ALL INTERESTED IN HOODIES/SHIRTS:
There has been an interest in another order...I will put a sign-up sheet on the White Board in the Band Room. We need a minimum order of ten Hoodies/Shirts to place an order. This is the last call. Place orders by Friday, Sept.30th at the Tailgate or you can email Robin at rl.taylor@comcast.net. Cost--T-Shirts: $15.00, Hoodies S-XL:$26.00,XXL-XXXL:$30.00. I have a few S, M and 1-XXXL available for purchase now.

Tailgate Update:

We are all set on Cider and Donuts now! Thank you!!
We could use a few more of the following items:
Couple large trays of Mac and Cheese (NEW)
Few more salads
Few more fruit donations
Thanks for everyone's continued support!!

Schedule for Friday coming soon!!!

Next Tailgate!!! Donations needed!!! 9-30-2011

Menu:
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches (meat is already donated!)
18 Dozen Buns (left over from last tailgate, all set!)
Chips (left over from last tailgate, all set!)

NEEDED:
Salads- Pasta, Macaroni, Green
Fruit- Cut up on trays, or in large bowls
6 Gallons of Cider
12 Dozen donuts

Please let Mark and Anne Michaels know what you can bring by email at mamichaels@charter.net or call/text Mark's cell at (810)513-2291. Thanks for your help - we look forward to a great homecoming tailgate!

Band Booster Meeting:
September 27, 2011
6:30pm
High School Band Room
All are welcome!!

ATTENTION! due to impending weather..

PEP BAND FOR TONIGHT IS CANCELLED (9/23/11).

Be sure to check the blog tomorrow. Showers are now in the forecast. We will keep you posted regarding the pepband engagement.

Driving Directions to Grand Blanc High School

2. Turn right onto E Highland Rd/M-59. (go 8.53 miles)
3. Merge onto US-23 N via the ramp on the left toward Flint.
4. Take EXIT 88 toward Rankin/GD Blanc. (go 0.2 miles)
5. Turn right onto W Grand Blanc Rd.
6. Turn right onto S Saginaw St.
7. Turn slight right onto Holly Rd.
- Holly Rd is 0.2 miles past Crane Dr
8. 12500 HOLLY RD is on the right.
 Grand Blanc High School, 12500 Holly Rd, Grand Blanc, MI 48439 US
--------------------------------------------------
>> TOTAL ESTIMATED TIME: 40 minutes | DISTANCE: 34.69 miles

Yankee Candle Fundraisers were due today, Sept. 20, 2011. That means they'll be picked up Weds, Sept 21, 2011 for any of those last minute orders!! :)
Little Caeser's Fundraiser started this week. Please pick up your order forms in the 10-12 band room.

Marching band practice for tonight (9-19-20011) is CANCELLED. Regular practice will resume tomorrow 9-20-2011. -Smigell

Tonight's Timeline:

Rehearsal- 2:30-3:30pm

Tailgate- Begins 5:00pm
All MB members and their parents invited

Report Time- 5:45pm

Step Off- 6:30pm

Kick off- 7:00pm

Game usually ends 9:00-9:30pm

MAKE SURE TO HAVE:

Music
Black Socks
Black Shoes

Please pick-up ordered T-Shirts and Hoodies at the Tailgate before 6:15.
Thanks! And see you at the game!

A couple of reminders:

Our group/individual band photos will be taken Thursday. Please allow more time that day for practice/pictures and remember to bring your order forms/$ if you plan on purchasing photos.

All remaining t-shirts and hoodies need to be picked up at the Tailgate on Friday.

Tailgate September 16, 2011!

Sloppy Joe Night
We could use lots of help feeding the band kids before the next game!!!
We Need:
10 pounds sloppy joe meat
lots of side salads!
fruit!!
small amount of desserts!!
20 dozen buns

Please contact Christyne MacDermaid w/your donations!! Text, email, or phone calls are great!!
734-476-0312
christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com

We'd need all food dropped off by 4pm so we are ready to feed them after practice!!
Thank you so much!!!

Wear your band shirts, make sure to take your instruments home with you, as the building closes at 4pm.

The game is at Hartland HS. Report time for Howell kids is 6:30 at the main gate. It is optional. 10635 Dunham rd. Hartland, mi 48353

Attention, attention! Marching band practice for today sept. 6, 2011 is cancelled. Practice resumes this Wednesday And Thursday 2:30-3:30. -Smigell

Hey Band (and Parents!)

With everyone needing to schedule upcoming activities, here is the MB Practice schedule:

Mondays: 6:30-9:00 (except Labor Day :) )
Tues-Fri: 2:30-3:30*
*except away games, no practice on Fridays

The 2011 Football Schedule  

9/09 @ Hartland *
9/16 Pinckney
9/23 @ Grand Blanc *  
9/30 Milford
10/07 @ Brighton *  
10/14 @ KLAA Crossover *
10/21 Inkster

*For away games we have Pep Band (not mandatory). Students get in free to the games but must find their own transportation. Details TBA, please check the Blog later in the week!

PICTURE DAY: September 15, time TBA, But most likely directly after school. I will have order forms to give out after practice Tuesday. Also, if you still need to be fitted for a uniform, I can do those Tuesday.

NOTE TO HOODIE BUYERS: The order has been placed and the cost is S-XL: $26 and XXL,XXXL: $30. Hopefully all t-shirts and Hoodies will be in by the next Home Game. Please meet me at the tailgate for your order.

Timeline for Thursday's Game/Performance

Run-Through- 5:00

Tailgate- Taco Night
5:30-6:20pm

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 

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

Hey folks just a reminder there is practice tomorrow from 9-11 am. -Smigell

Hey Band!

You all looked and sounded awesome last night at EMU! What a great way to start the season!

A couple of things to note:

Rehearsal Times for next week:
Mon: 9-11am
Tues & Wed: 6:30-8:30pm

Thursday:
Timeline TBD, but will be similar to last night... We will have a run through and a Tailgate before our First Home Game!

BAND SHIRTS: I will be putting in a second(last) order for shirts next Tuesday! Please email me at rl.taylor@comcast.net if you would like one. The cost is $15. I will be ordering hoodies if you are interested... Same design, cost approx $20-30, depending on size.

Sept. 1, 2011 Tailgate
If anyone wants to donate to the tailgate next week in addition to what's listed below we could use some shredded cheese, powdered lemonade or gatorade, and cases of water for the students to drink in the stands.
Thanks!!

Hello. September 1st Tailgate. Please drop off items at 4:00 p.m. outside the band room.


25 pounds taco meat (already cooked)
150 hard shells
100 soft shells
chopped tomatoes
sour cream - 3 large
shredded lettuce
salsa
fruit - 5 large trays or bowls
dessert - cider & donuts, cookies, cupcakes, brownies or anything easy


Please contact Francine at 734-355-2650 or threeleg@att.net to confirm what you can bring.
Thank You Very Much

Band Booster Meeting
Tuesday August 23, 2011
6pm
Band Room
Please feel free to come if you've never been before, or if you have!!
We can use all the help we can get!!
We also could use cases of water donated for the marching season!! Bring them right into the band room and someone will find a spot for them!

Change for Tomorrow!!!!

Our picture date has been resceduled to a TBD day in September! This will give us more time to get out the picture order forms and tweek the Uniforms!

We will be refitting returning MB members uniforms tomorrow after practice, please come to the Uniform room if you think last year's uniform will not fit.

Also pick up order forms for pictures tomorrow, I'll have them in the Uniform room.

Thanks! Mrs. Taylor

Hey Band!!!

Welcome back from Eagle Village! You all did a super, great job and hopefully everyone had fun!

Some info for next week:

Practice will be 9-11: M, T, W
On Thursday before the game- 5:30 on the field for full run through

Monday: 11:00, Uniform fitting. ALL NEWBIES must get fitted at this time. It will take a good couple of hours. If you have time restraints, please see Mrs. Taylor directly after practice!!!
Photo order forms will be given out, group and individual photos available.

Tuesday: 11:00, Photos. Block out 30-40 minutes for the group shot, individual photos will take about an hour more!

We once again have the honor of being the feature football game at EMU! All members of the band family are invited to attend! The MB will be performing our 1st halftime show of the season... You won't want to miss it! Tickets will be available at the gate.

Band attire for the game: You will need to wear khaki shorts, black socks and ALL black shoes.

The timeline for Thursday is as follows:

5:00pm- Arrive, get Band Shirts
5:30pm- Run through on the field
6:00pm- Load buses with equipment
6:30pm- Depart Howell High School
7:30pm- Arrive EMU, Rynearson Stadium
11:45pm- Approximate Time to return to HHS(depends on length of game and traffic)

Catch up on your sleep and rest those feet this weekend! We've got a busy and fun week ahead!

Parents: I will have a limited number of Band Shirts available for purchase at the HS, before we leave for the game. $15 each. Please email me if you would like a shirt but won't be at drop off... rl.taylor@comcast.net

See you all Monday!
Mrs. Taylor

Parents!!! We are running late, there is construction on I-96. ETA will be after 4:00...possibly 4:30ish? See you soon!

We will not be stopping for lunch on the way home this year from camp. So, no extra money is needed for that. There were vending machines w/pop, water etc. before at Eagle Village, so maybe bring $1's for that if wanted.

If families want to start donating cases of water for the marching band season, please feel free to bring in when dropping off your student, or picking up. We usually go through 5-6 cases for every home game. We will need some for the game at Eastern too!! Yes, we actually carried cases all the way into the stands!! The students appreciate all of the water provided by your donations!! Anyone wanting to donate cans of powdered Gatorade for the tailgates can do so as well!!
Thanks!! See everyone bright and early Monday morning!!

Hey MB!!!

Please remember to bring bedding (i.e. sleeping bag and pillow) to Band Camp!!!
See you Monday!!!

It’s almost time…

Na-na-na-na-NAHHH…
BAND CAMP!!!! (Sung to the Batman Theme song  J )

Below is a note from Mr. Smigell:

Band camp is 2 weeks away! It's time to start thinking about what to pack, what new break dancing 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 dates to note:

SQUAD LEADER DAY: Is Thursday August 11. 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! (If you didn’t take the test, please contact Mr. Smigell) We will expect to see you at the Squad Leader Orientation and Newbie training day. We will be working from 9am-2pm. IT IS MANDATORY.

Bring Water bottles, sunscreen and lunch!

NEWBIE DAY: Is Friday August 12. 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.

Bring marching shoes, instruments, water bottles, sunscreen and lunch!

-Smigell

Most of you MB members are all set with payment and forms, if you are not, have them ready to present at check-in, Monday morning August 15 at 7:30 am.

Additional items to bring:

Bring two towels (one for showers, one for the pool), BUG SPRAY (It’s bad this year!), SUNSCREEN!!! And boys…bring a fan if you can (NO AC).

 All Band members MUST check-in at the table with a PARENT in case there is a form/payment missing.

If you have medicine to turn over, our Camp Nurse, Mrs. Baker will meet with parents for instructions at this time.

The timeline for Monday, August 15:

Check-In: 7:30 a.m.

Load Buses: 8:00 a.m.

Leave Howell: 8:30 a.m. SHARP!

Return will be approximately 3-4 p.m. Friday, August 19. Your student can call or text you with our ETA. Drop off will be in front of the High School.

After Band Camp:

Monday, August 22^nd is UNIFORM DAY (after MB practice). You will be fitted for your MB uniform; this will take several hours to accommodate all newbies and refits. Time will be posted on the BLOG.

Tuesday, August 23^rd is PICTURE DAY. Our scheduled time is 11 a.m. This might change. See the BLOG when we get back. Group (Individual photos can be taken also) photos will be available for purchase, pick-up forms at Uniform fitting on Monday.

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  BLACK socks for marching. This along with our 2011-12 HHS MB Shirt is our alternate hot weather uniform.

Once we are back from band camp there will be 4-5 rehearsals a week before school starts. This schedule is not written in stone, but pencil in Monday-Thursday, August 22-25, 7-9 a.m. for now. We have 2 games before the first day of school this year so be prepared for longer rehearsals! Our first game is Thursday, August 25 at Rynearson Stadium, Eastern Michigan University at 8 p.m.!!!

See you all two weeks!
Mrs. Taylor

Marching Band season plans are already underway and camp will be here before we know it. Please make sure you have the following dates on your calendar !

Pre camp rehearsals:

August 11th- drum majors and squad leaders (MANDATORY)

August 12th- Newbie day (anyone new to marching band this year). Very important as you will be learning basic marching techniques. Wear marching shoes and bring your instrument.

Band Camp August 15th-19th.

Once we are back from band camp there will be 4-5 rehearsals a week before school starts. We have 2 games before the first day of school this year so be prepared for longer rehearsals !

Check back for exact times and further details as camp gets closer.

Baloonfest!!

Mandatory meeting for volunteers on Weds June 22, 2011 at 7pm.
We will pass out parking passes and shirts, and go over where to meet to have your volunteer hours count!! We will cover important info all volunteers will need to know!!

Very Important~
We are still in need of 2 parents for the Friday 7am-11am shift! I could probably squeeze your student some extra volunteer hours if you are already signed up!!! Please text or email me if you are interested!

Check the blog frequently over the next week please! We may have a change or two, and we may need help on Weds around 3pm unloading some things at the high school. I'll keep everyone posted!!

Christyne MacDermaid
734-476-0312
christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com

Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band

Commencement Info:

Report Time: 2:30 p.m.

Attire: Please wear something nice, i.e. what you wore to the first concert of the year. (no jeans, no t-shirts, no tennis shoes)

The District is providing Bus Transportation. We should be back by 8:00 p.m. Please bring a snack. Thanks to all Band members for performing!!!

May 31, 2011

5pm Pepsi/Baloonfest Committee Meeting

Immediately to follow the last Band Booster Meeting of the school year!!

BAND SHIRT ALERT!!!

Hey Marching Band!!! There is a strong possibility that we will be wearing our Black Band shirts for the parade Monday! The temperature is predicted to be near 90 degrees, therefore, if you don't know where your band shirt is FIND IT!!! We can scrounge up a couple of shirts, but if you can't find it, call someone who will not be attending and BORROW IT!
Mr. Smigell will make a final decision on uniforms Monday morning...


Memorial Day Parade

Report Time: 8:30 am

Uniform: Wear your Black Band Shirt, Khaki Shorts, Black Socks and Shoes

Step-Off: 10:00

Picnic: Immediately following your return to HHS on the bus (around noon)

Extra parking passes available at the Band Room and lastly...

HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE!!!

Start Sunday, and try to drink at least 64oz. of WATER more than you would normally drink!

Hey Band Families,

You are Invited !!

What: Annual Memorial Day Picnic for all band members and their families
When: Monday, May 30th, 2011 12:00-3:30
Where: Howell City Park, Thompson Lake, Pavilion at the top of the hill

*Parking passes for free entrance to the park will be provided to students**

The beach will be open and we have an open area near the pavillion for volleyball, football, and other games that students may want to bring. (Feel free to bring frisbees, swimsuits and towels, water guns, water balloons, etc)

The Band Boosters will provide hot dogs and some drinks. We ask band families to please bring:

~ A dish to pass (see sign up sheet)
~ $1 per person to cover rental costs
~ lawn chairs/blankets if wanted (there are also some picnic tables)

There will be a sign up sheet at the final band concert on May 25th and then in the band room afterwards. Or you can contact me and I can sign you up for something. We are in need of potato salad, pasta salads, fruit, side dishes, chips, pop, desserts, etc.

We also need people to help with set up at 11:30 and then clean up afterwards. If you have any questions or want to sign up for a dish before the concert please e-mail Shannone Bondie at Shannone1@aol.com

Banquet tonight, 6pm!!

Twirling Competition
I could still use help!! If you'd like to work an extra shift, please text me, or email me.
Also, donations of taco meat and puppy chow is appreciated too!!
Thanks!!!
Christyne MacDermaid
734-476-0312

Congratulations to Emily Brogan, Sarah Kenny and Ben Schultz, Drum Majors of the Highlander Marching Band for the 2011-2012 season!

Twirling Competition May 14, 2011
This is going to be a much bigger event than originally anticipated! I could use 8 student volunteers for the first 2 shifts. The shifts are posted on the bulletin board in the band room. If you can help, please add your information below the first few signed up. I could really use parents too. I have one so far that is helping me set up the morning shift. I could use at least 3 more. Please, email me, call me, or have your student sign you up in the band room if you can help.
Another way to help is to donate a few things that we'll need throughout the day. We could use at least 6 pounds of taco meat donated. If you know how to make Puppy Chow and then put it in small snack sized, or sandwich sized Ziploc bags we'd appreciate that!! If you are attending banquet, you can get your donation to me then, or we can make other arrangements.
Thank you so much for your continued support of the band program!!
Christyne MacDermaid
christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com
734-476-0312


Band Banquet!!
I have only received 8 RSVP's to banquet. I am hoping that if you are coming to banquet, you could turn in your RSVP as soon as possible. There are forms in the band room if you need one. You can turn those into the locked mailbox in the band room. Thanks!!

HOWELLPALOOZA!!!

It’s BAAAAACK!!! It’s FREEEEE!
 Come to the coolest concert of the year, this Thursday, April 28 at 7pm.
Rock bands, Jazz, Sketch comedy, Dance, Percussion, Flags,Twirlers, ODD TALENTS, singing, and surprise guests are on the docket!
DON’T MISS IT!!!



BAND CAMP
Marching Band Camp Applications and Deposit are due by April 30th!!! Please get those apps and $ in….

Band Banquet
May 12, 2011 6pm
Howell High School Cafeteria
$12 Adults
$8.50 12 and under
Band Seniors FREE!
Catered by TJ's River BBQ Catering this year!! Invites are available in the band room. Please send RSVP and Money in by May 5, 2011 so I can get a good idea on how many to expect. Prices at the door are $13 Adults and $9 Kids 12 and under.

MI Twirling Competition May 14, 2011
Volunteers Needed for the upcoming twirling competition!!
This is a great fundraiser for our High School Band and Twirlers! Those who volunteer their time to work this event will earn some money for their student account. You'll also be helping out the twirlers and the band as well! Please sign up in the band room! We need Parent volunteers as well. If you're interested in helping and a spot is full, please email me your name or write your name and phone number under the desired time slot. I'll call you if times open up, or I decide we need more people!
Thanks!
Mrs. MacDermaid
734-476-0312
christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com

There is a band booster meeting coming up on Wednesday, April 27th at 6:30 in the HHS band room. One of the things we will be discussing at this meeting are board positions for the 2011-2012 school year. We are in need of a tailgating coordinator, fundraising chairperson, special events coordinator, etc. For complete job descriptions please e-mail me at Shannone1@aol.com. We need to recruit some incoming 9th and 10th grade parents to replace those of us whose students will be graduating soon. Being an active part of the boosters is a great way to stay involved with your student's band experience and meet great people. Hope to see you there =)

Lots of information to get out to you all! Please take the time to check out all the upcoming Band events!

2011 Lock-In
(Also see below for earlier post by Mrs. MacDermaid!!!)
 All current and Eighth Grade Band members (only) are invited to attend! Extra forms are in the Band Room. Lock-In is this Friday/Saturday, April 15 & 16 in the HHS Field House. The cost is $10.00. The fee covers food and snacks all night, Open Swim from 9-11, Inflatable Joust House, Video Games, Dodge Ball and tons of other fun for current Band students. Participants must have a signed Lock-In Permission Form and register at 8 pm. NO admittance after 9pm will be permitted. CHECK-OUT will be at 5 am on Saturday the 16th. Students must be picked up no later than 6am. Parents/guardians must come into the field house when picking up their student. Students will not be allowed to leave alone.


Registration for 2011 Band Camp has begun!!!
This year the 2011-12 Howell Highlander Marching Band will be attending Eagle Village Camp in Hersey, Michigan. Band Camp will be the Monday, August 15- Friday, August 19.

Pre-Band camp will be Thursday, August 11 for Squad Leaders and Drum Majors and Friday, August 12 for everyone new to Marching Band.

There are TWO ways to pay this year!
1) Save $10.00 and pay in full $250.00 by April 30th
2) Two Payment Option: Minimum Deposit of $50 by April 30th
Second Payment of $210 is due by May 27th

Band Camp Packets have been given out to students, if you still need yours please go to http://www.charmsoffice.com/ and enter HowellHSBand. Click the Handouts Tab, then click the Band Camp Forms folder.

If you need to access your Student Account, enter your Student Number for your account balance. If you would like to request $ from your account, please print out a Student Account Withdrawal Form from the Handouts Tab.

If you have any questions, please email Robin at rl.taylor@comcast.net

Collage Concert
You are cordially invited to our annual Collage Concert, Thursday, April 21st at 8:00 pm in the Howell High School Auditorium.

Howellpalooza
It’s Baaack!!! Howellpalooza will be Thursday, April 28th at 7:00 pm, mark your Calendars!!!

Band Banquet
It’s time to start getting ready for the Band Banquet! If you are so inclined you can download the Points form from Charms and start filling it out. Please put in the Band Mailbox for review by our Drum Majors. SENIORS… you need to get your Baby and Senior pictures to Mr. Donovan ASAP! Send jpg’s to jim.donovan@hp.com .

More info to come on the Banquet soon! Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 12!

LOCK IN!! APRIL 15-16 Students please arrive at the high school field house no later than 8pm, April 15, 2011. Those of you driving yourself, please be prepared to turn in your permission slip signed by your parent or guardian. Oh, and those car keys! NO ONE is permitted to leave until 5am. Parents dropping off your student, please be prepared to walk in and sign your student out at 5am. We are still in need of 2 more chaperone's to fill the Midnight to 6am slots. Please contact Christyne MacDermaid @ 734-476-0312 if you can help us out. Chaperone's please make sure your back ground checks have been done at the HIGH SCHOOL, I'll check those Tuesday. Students if you have any game systems you'd like to bring that would be great!! See you there!!

BAND MEETINGS TONIGHT POSTPONED!!!

The Booster and Band Camp Meetings scheduled for tonight have been postponed until next Wednesday, March 30th, because of the impending Ice Storm heading our way this afternoon. Sorry for the inconvenience, see you all next week!

Yankee Candle Pick Up
March 23, 2011
7:00pm
Please see Mrs. Sumner in the band room to pick up your order.

There will also be an informational band meeting at 7pm. Please feel free to join us!

THANK YOU to everyone who helped out with festival. All three bands did a GREAT job....we are very proud of them !

Please don't forget about the BAND CAMP PARENT MEETING this Wednesday, March 23rd at 7:00 in the band room. Mr. Smigell will be sharing information about the camp, dates, costs, etc.

The band boosters will be meeting at 5:30 in the band room before the band camp meeting if you'd like to join us. We'll be discussing upcoming events, fundraising opportunities and filling the board positions for next year. Hope to see you there.

We are in need of a few more chaperones to help with the Band Festival on Saturday, March 19th. If you can help out, please call Shannone Bondie at (517)294-0421 or send an e-mail to Shannone1@aol.com. Times are as follows:

Concert Band 7:00am-10:45am
Symphonic Band 12:00pm-4:15pm
Wind Ensemble 2:30pm-6:30pm

THANK YOU !!

FESTIVAL NEWS

Pre-Festival Concert

Report Time: 6:30 p.m.

Thursday March 10, 7:00 p.m.
HHS Auditorium

Dress: Normal performance attire- Black Tie, White Shirt, Black Pants or Skirt


Here's the Festival Schedule:


Concert
Report: 7:00 a.m.
Buses Leave Howell H.S.: 7:30 a.m.
Arrive South Lyon H.S.: 8:00 a.m.
Perform: 9:00 a.m.
Depart South Lyon H.S.: 10:15 a.m.
Arrive Howell H.S.: 10:45 a.m.

Symphonic
Report: 12:00 p.m.
Buses Leave Howell H.S.: 12:30 p.m.
Arrive South Lyon H.S.: 1:00 p.m.
Perform: 2:30 p.m.
Depart South Lyon H.S.: 3:45 p.m.
Arrive Howell H.S.: 4:15 p.m.


Wind
Report: 2:30 p.m.
Buses Leave Howell H.S.: 3:00 p.m.
Arrive South Lyon H.S.: 3:30 p.m.
Perform: 4:35 p.m.
Depart South Lyon H.S.: 6:00 p.m.
Arrive Howell H.S.: 6:30 p.m.


Dress: Normal performance attire- Black Tie, White Shirt, Black Pants or Skirt

LIVINGSTON COUNTY HOME SHOW
March 25-27, 2011
Once again our band has the opportunity to run the concession stand during the Home Show. Earn Money for your student account and help out! Sign up forms will be available in the band room next week. We need parents too! Parents do not earn money toward your students account, but are very much appreciated!

BAND CAMP MEETING
There will be an informational band camp meeting on March 23, 2011 at 7pm in the band room. More fundraiser opportunities will be available too. Please pass the word and join us!

Other dates to put on your calendar and we'll post more info soon:
April 15, 2011 LOCK IN!!
May 12, 2011 BAND BANQUET!!
May 14, 2011 TWIRLING COMPETITION= more money in your student account!

BIG, BIG BAND FUNDRAISING NEWS!!!

We are pleased to announce that we have the wonderful opportunity to handle the Pepsi & Ice distribution for the 2011 Michigan Challenge Balloonfest!!!

MUCH more information forthcoming...
We are going to to need lots of Parent and Student support! This is a SIGNIFICANT opportunity for fundraising!

Please keep these dates open....

Thursday, June 23 - Sunday, June 26

There is a HHS band booster meeting this Wednesday, Feb. 23rd at 6:30 in the band room. There are many opportunities coming up to help out with the band program.....hope to see you there !!

FUNDRAISER EXTENSION AND CORRECTION!!!
THERE WILL BE 2 MORE WEEKS TO GET YANKEE CANDLE ORDERS TURNED IN!! PLEASE TURN THEM ALL IN ON FEBRUARY 24, 2011!!
FOR THE REST OF THE FUNDRAISER IF YOU COULD HAVE FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO HOWELL BAND BOOSTERS, THAT WOULD HELP! CHECKS ALREADY MADE TO HOWELL BANDS WILL BE FINE, BUT THE REST MADE TO THE BOOSTERS WILL HELP OUT!!!

QUESTIONS CALL OR EMAIL CHRISTYNE MACDERMAID
734-476-0312
CHRISTYNEMACDERMAID@YAHOO.COM

FUNDRAISER STARTS FEB 1st!!

Please pick up your Yankee Candle packets Tuesday in the band room! You will earn 40% on anything you sell!! That is huge!! Band Camp payments will be here before you know it, and there's a trip next year! Start getting some money in your account. This will be a quick fundraiser. It is due Feb 10! I can't take any late orders, so please get them in on time!
Any questions:
Mrs. MacDermaid
734-476-0312
Christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com

Some events to put on your Calendar...

Drumline/ Parent Informational Meeting
Tuesday, January 25 at 5:30, HHS Band Room

Howell Band Boosters Meeting
Wednesday, January 26 at 6:30 pm, HHS Band Room

Livingston County Honors Band Concert
Monday, January 31 at 7:30 pm, HHS Auditorium
Come and enjoy an evening of music played by the top High School Musicians in the County, directed by our own Jason Smigell!

Solo & Ensemble
Saturday, February 5
Ask your student for more information

Pre-Festival Concert
Concert, Symphonic and Wind Ensemble
Thursday, March 10 at 7:00 pm, HHS Auditorium

Festival
Concert, Symphonic and Wind Ensemble

Friday/Saturday, March 18,19
Livingston County Home Show
Friday-Sunday, March 25-27
Major Fundraising Opportunity for ALL Band Members


Howellpalooza
Jazz Band, Irish Group, Rock Band Class, Color Guard and other performers...
Thursday, March 31 at 7:00 pm, HHS Auditorium

Lock-In and Band Banquet Dates TBA Soon!

Howell Baloonfest
June 23-26
NEW MAJOR Fund Raising Opportunity for ALL Band Members
Details to announced soon!!!

Pre-Band Camp
(Participation TBA)

August 10-12
Howell High School

Band Camp
All Incoming and Existing MB Members
August 15-19
Bayshore Camp, Sebewaing, MI

SENIORS!!!

Mr. Donovan has requested that you get your Senior and Baby pictures out and send them digitally to him at the following address jim.donovan@hp.com .

Please try to get this done early, that way there's one less thing to worry about in April!!!

Thanks, Seniors!