Hello everyone!  There are many upcoming events here at howell bands, and I thought you would like to know about them:  PLEASE READ IT ALL, AS ALL OF THIS IS IMPORTANT.


In order of importance/due dates:

#1
SOLO AND ENSEMBLE MONEY IS DUE TOMORROW (11/14/2012)

When: Feb 1 and 2
Where: Hartland HS
What: MSBOA district 4 solo and ensemble.  Student play in front of a judge and are rated for excellence.  If they get a division I rating, they get to proceed to State Solo and Ensemble.
Who: Anyone in the band program that wants to participate.  It is one of the ways to fulfill the Enrichment requirement.

Cost:
Solo $10
Piano Solo: $18
Duet: $18
Trio $24
Quartet $40

DUE DATE IS TOMORROW!  Money can be in a bit later but the money under any circumstances is non refundable.


#2
FANTASY OF LIGHTS PARADE

What: Parade in downtown Howell the day after Thanksgiving.
When: Fri November 23, 2012
Report time at HHS is 5:30 pm
Parade starts at 7:00 pm
Who: All MB MEMBERS

Rehearsals:
Nov 13, 14, 15, and 19th (Tues-Thurs the week before Thanksgiving, and the Monday before thanksgiving)  2:30-3:30 PM


#3
HOLIDAY CONCERT:

What: A fabulous concert!
When: Thursday Dec 13th 7:00 PM
Who:  All members of the "Day" enesmbles plus a few friends!
Note: This event is part of thier grade and must be attended.  Please plan ahead with work, sports, other activities


#4
HOCKEY BAND!!!

What: We play as a "replacement band" for the UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Hockey pep band! 
Kids get a free busride, free ticket, free shirt and free snack, and they get to play for over 2500 shrieking rabid Michigan fans!  They will be playing Western Michigan. 
When: Dec 15 evening (more to come)
Who: Auditions appointments will be held soon.  More information to come.



Ok... I think that is it!  Questions?  Email me at smigellj@howellschools.com


-Smigell