GRADUATION INFORMATION!

Hello all!


Graduation will take place on Saturday, My 31st 2014.  Here are all the facts you need to know :)


WHO: All non percussion members of Symphonic Band and all members of Wind Ensemble.  This is considered their final exam.  If a student cannot make it, their obligation falls to making up the time during the final exam slot for that class.  Any student not attending graduation in these ensembles needs to clear it with mr. Smigell beforehand.


WHEN: This saturday 5/31/2014.  REPORT TIME FOR BAND MEMBERS IS 2:15 PM AT THE HIGH SCHOOL.  Graduation itself starts at 5pm. They will be bused back and forth.  Snacks and possibly a meal will be provided (for sure the snacks, working on the meal).  Return time will be somewhere in the 8 o clock hour.


WHAT TO WEAR: Wear something nice.  No shorts, jeans, Tshirts, Sweatshirts, or tennis shoes.  Khakis and a polo are fine for anyone involved.  Appropriate summery attire is fine (minus the shorts).  Appropriate sundresses are fine.

WHAT TO BRING: We will be there for a long long time.  Books and homework are not out of the question.  Small electronic devices are fine.  CARDS, LAPTOPS, BOARDGAMES, OR ANYTHING THAT WILL DRAW ATTENTION TO US IN A BAD LIGHT IS NOT OK.  Basically, if it fits on a music stand, is school appropriate, and discreet, its good.  Bringing your own snacks would be good.  We will have water for the kids.


WHY NO SYMPH PERCUSSION OR NINTH GRADERS?  Ninth graders would make the band too enormous (don't worry, you'll get your chance :) and there are very few parts for the percussion to play in the pieces we have programmed.

Any other questions, feel free to email me at smigellj@howellschools.com


Thanks so much!


-Smigell

Banquet, Band Camp Chaperones, and End of the Year

Banquet
I could use help setting up for the banquet at 5pm tomorrow.  Thanks!

Band Camp Chaperones
I need ALL paperwork and $100 in by June 6, 2014.  If I don't have the $100 I cannot consider you as going.  The paperwork is all of the forms you filled out for your student, filled out for yourself.  Yes, we need a list of your meds and emergency contacts.  If an emergency happens we need to know what to tell medical personnel what you are on, and who to contact.  I need emails for all of you asap too.  There is a form I will email you so that you can get your background check done through the State of Michigan.  The school also must have a current background check done on you too.  The school checks are only good for 6 months.  I cannot check these past June 30, 2014, so please get those done.  This is all first come, first served.  Those that want to go and have all of their paperwork in and background checks done will be considered first.  We can only take a certain amount of parent chaperone's.  I am going on vacation and would like to go w/everything set for camp.  Please contact Christyne MacDermaid with questions.  734-476-0312 or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com

End of the year
Any students that can stay after and help load the Snedicors van with our uniforms will be appreciated on June 4, 2014.  Snedicors should be there around 2:45.  Loading takes approx 15-30 minutes.

Memorial Day Needs

We are in need of some cases of water for the Memorial Day Parade.  If you can help with that, please drop them off in the band room anytime between now and the morning of the parade.  We also need someone to take the water in our water bins to the cemetary and ice them down.  It is supposed to be VERY hot that day and our students will need the water when they get there.  If you can help getting the water to the cemetary, please contact Christyne MacDermaid at 734-476-0312.

Students, please start drinking NOW!!  Hydrate in the coming days so you don't pass out on us during the parade!!!  Remember, pee clear!!!

We will pass out parking passes for the picnic after uniforms are turned in.  If you'd still like to donate to the picnic and missed the items to choose from last night, please bring either a case of water or a few 2 liters of pop.

Commencements next week!!  We need one chaperone for the commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 31, 2014.  You'd travel to commencements, via bus, with the band, and sit with the remaining symphonic and wind ensemble while they perform for the commencements.  Please contact Christyne MacDermaid if you can help with that also.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND INFO

Hello Everyone!

Here is some important information about upcoming events here at Howell Bands!

FINAL CONCERT:

Is tomorrow, Tuesday May 20, 2014.  The report time for all participating students is 6:30pm.  The concert starts at 7:00 PM. Our standard concert attire is required.

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE.

Practices are this week Today, tomorrow, and Thursday 2:30-3:30 PM

Report time on Memorial Day will be 8:30 AM at Howell HS.  Buses will take them from the HS to the Library.  We will then march to the Lakeview Cemetery, where we will participate in the official ceremony.

There will be a PICNIC held at the City Park immediately following the Ceremony.  More info will be following very soon about this portion.


BANQUET is May 28th.  The money was supposed to be turned in today If you still have not done so, you need to call Christyne Macdermaid at 734 476 0312


GRADUATION.  Is May 31st.  Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble are obligated to attend.  We will be bused there.  More information will follow.


Ok thats all I have for now..

-Smigell

 

2014-2015 chair placements (not including percussion)

Hello everyone:

Finally, here are the chair and ensemble placements for 2014-2015 school year.  This does not include percussion, as there are still too many decisions to be made with percussion class and the other ensembles (don't worry, they are coming soon).  If you do not see your name, it is because you have said you are not coming back, or you did not audition, or there has been an error.  ANY QUESTIONS OR COMPLAINTS, PLEASE SEE MR. SMIGELL BEFORE POSTING TERRIBLE THINGS ON SOCIAL MEDIA :)

Howell High School Wind Ensemble Fall 2014

Flutes

Juli Huhta

Emily Dascenzo

Charley Garlock

Michael Strayer

Jennifer Esch

Gilbert

Anna Wolan

Sierra Rivera

Sydnery Thames

Oboe

Katie Buyers

Bassoon

Nick Katalinich

Clarinets

Nick Lelli

Maria Cline

Scott Mcarty

Aubrey Klein

Caitlyn Carter

Kinsey Boutelle

Brandon Rickel

Bri Koslowski

Casie Lamay

Tess Beard

Kim Kenney

Bass Clarinet

Brendan Sanders

Saxophones

Kousa Yamaoka

Kevin Durand

Rosie Hersch

Kelsey Murphy

Rebecca Spoor

Brendan Norwood

Lindsey Fisher

Adam Jablanski

Trumpet

Chris Klug

Julia Ettema

Jake Rushlow

Abbey Mulaney

Alex Babbits

Luke Tholen

Ellie Huhta

Elaina Mclellan

Donavan Hunt

Jake Bofenkamp

Horns

Madelyn Timmerman

Cameron Papson

Sara Hoffman

Lily Lemadeline

Trombone

Jack Porath

Ben Wood

Riley Mcentee

Jared Bonk

Sean OConnor

Geno Chandler

*Jacob Hill

Baritone

Nick Mulaney

Joe Harvey

Tuba

D’Andre Alcala

Maddie Arczelowicz

Jared Duncan

Ben Alegoet

Perc

TBD

Howell High School Symphonic Band 2014

Flutes

Kaliegh Herman

Maddy Athins

Ashley Duffy

Jasmine Brause

Jessica Heine

Nichole Kutchey

Mike Reece

LIz Smaza

Lloyd Rawling

Audrey Hundt

Shannon Carpenter

Taylor Jacobs

Haley Modowsky

Brianna Weems

Jordan Salmon

Katie Shoup

Amanda Houthofdt

Becca Hatley

Clarinets

Craig McMillen

Jackie Klein

Amedea Roose

Courtney Miriani

Maddy OsGood

Sarah Poschel

Aubry Byington

Ethan Johnston

Emmalie Talbot

Elaina Rutkowski

Jillan Smith

Audrey Johnson

Bass Clarinet

Isabelle Scott

Austyn Mazurek

Saxophones

Troy Vanvalkenburg

Alejandro Correa

Sarah Wrighte

John Kuzmich

Keenan Guth

Keegan Flory

Kathleen Issenegger
Adam Hudson

Paul Zehnder

Max Wagner

Jordan Belanger

Colin Cochran

Dan Rose

Pat Crilly

Parker Webber

Trumpets

Clark Sist

Lillian Kuikahi

Mikayla Carter

Kip Rux

Mike Robinson

Brody Squair

Adam Ellis

Corey Stradtner

Glen Bushlen

Marshall Beauchamp

Amber Farchione

Billy Kenney

Eric Metatal

Holly Goad

Rory Blair

Luke Okopski

Parker Judd

Jonathan Tann

Matt Hill

Mitchell Carol

Horns

Katarina Ray

Colton Lieske

Trombones

Nolan Walter

Mitch Spangler

Brenden Draper

Connor Brzuowski

Nico Senda

Dan Jurva

Baritone

Sydney Rupp

Logan White

Tuba

Andrew York

Matt Alegoet

Jack Crilly

Perc

TBD

Band Banquet Info!

Hey Everyone!

The Howell High School Band Banquet is Wednesday May 28, 2014. Seating is at 6:30pm and Dinner will be served at 7pm.

ALL band members and families are invited! Join us for a wonderful meal catered by Grille In The Ville, fun, awards, pictures, laughs, and a few tears as we congratulate all of the band kids!

Pre-paid by: Wednesday May 19, 2014 for $16 per person
Price at the door: $25 per person
Band Seniors are FREE!

Advance Reservations are MANDATORY!
Seniors - Please help us by filling out the form too - it will allow for better head / food counts.
We will not guarantee that there will be enough to feed those who do have a reservation.

Band Banquet Form   <- Print this. Fill it out. Hand in. Enjoy! =)

Emily and Lydia still needs pictures for the banquet and final concert videos - Please email them at emilyhousephotography@yahoo.com and/or lydia.anne.miller@gmail.com. Seniors - They need at least one baby picture and your senior picture. =)

Thanks!

NO CHAIRS YET :(

Hello everyone,


Some things have unfortunately popped up and I will not be able to post chairs today :(  I am going to try and find time this weekend and hopefully get them to you.  I apologize for all the kids waiting on pins and needles.  If it is any consolation, they will probably still be posted sooner than my other two esteemed and respected performing arts counterparts.

Regrets,


-Smigell