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Hello all!

Lots have been contacting me, so here is an addendum to the post below:


Uniform for tomorrow:

2014-2015 MARCHING BAND SHIRT (These will be passed out at the practice/run through tomorrow, Thursday August 28th, 2014

Khaki Shorts

Black Marching Shoes

Black Socks

ok.. everything else is explained below.  Bottom line, bring Khaki shorts and black shoes and socks.  Show up on the field at 4:30 PM at HHS stadium.  Bring 2$ for pizza.



p.s. pregame will be at 6:45 PM, the game should be done in the 9 oclock hour.

First Game!!

It is almost time for the first game!!  Slight change, but a good one!!

Report time 4:15
Practice time 4:30
Pizza time 5:30pm  YES, YOU READ CORRECTLY!!  Mr. Smigell wants you all fed and ready to rock this show out, so we are changing it up and eating before step off!!!  Please bring $2 to practice tomorrow, or to report time on Thursday.  You can give your money to Hayden MacDermaid, drumline student, he will be collecting money at practice Weds.  Mrs. MacDermaid will collect it on Thurs at report time.  If you are bringing your own food, that's fine, but PLEASE eat before step off!!  We could use extra parents to help serve, and set up the water and Gatorade cooler.

Step off 6:30pm  New parents, this is very cool to watch!!  Please join us outside the band room and watch all of your student's hard work pay off.

Next Week

Hey All:

There is only two practices this coming week for everyone in marching band.

Wednesday August 27th : 7:25am - 9:30am @ HHS 

Thursday August 28th: TBD @ HHS - Depending on Wednesday's practice, but it will be before the game. The report time for both the practice and the football game will be announced at Wednesday's practice. It will also be reported here.

A friendly reminder - there is NO tailgate before this game. Students are suppose to have dinner before they come to practice/the game. Feel free to bring a few dollars for snacks during the game.

The uniform for this game is:

- Khaki Shorts (Fingertips at your side in length, must follow School/District's Dress Code)
- Solid Black Socks
- Solid Black Shoes

Please read the earlier post about donating water if you are interested.

~ Jade

We still could use cases of water donated for the band students to drink in the stands!
We also need help getting the water, ice and water tubs over to the stands this Thursday.  If you can help with this, report at the students report time.  We will know that time when Mr. Smigell decides and posts.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Christyne MacDermaid

PRACTICE AND UNIFORM NEWS! VERY IMPORTANT FOR ALL MB MEMBERS!

Hello Everyone!

This is super important info for all HHS marching band members, PLEASE READ ALL OF IT CAREFULLY :)

PRACTICE SCHEDULE
First of all, here is the rehearsal schedule for the rest of the week:


Wednesday, August 20

ALL PERSONNEL AT HHS STARTING IN BAND ROOM 7:25am-9:30am


Thursday, August 21

ALL PERSONNEL AT PARKER MS 7:30-9:30AM


Next week is still a little up in the air, but we will definitely be rehearsing Wednesday at the same time.  Thursday will be in the late afternoon just as a run-through before the game (WHICH IS NEXT THURSDAY AUGUST 28th!!!)


UNIFORM FITTINGS:

All new members and vets who need a refit need to report on one of the following two afternoon/evenings:

Wednesday  August 20th , 4-7 PM

Thursday, August 21, 4-6PM

ok thats it remember, you can follow us on facebook, and on twitter (@smigellj)


-Smigell

Michigan Weather and This Weeks MB Practices

Hey All - Tonight's Verdict is in!

Tues Aug 19th: 7:30am - 9:30am:
                                PIT REHEARSES @ HHS Band Room 

(Need a parent volunteer to watch the Pit - if you are able to, please call Smigell - Thanks!)

                                EVERYONE ELSE @ Parker MS

Weds Aug 20th  7:30am - 9:30am:
                                EVERYONE @ HHS for Halftime Fun
                                (Need to get some white paint, there should
                                be some left over from band camp)

Thurs Aug 21st   7:30am - 9:30am:
                                EVERYONE @ Parker MS for Pregame Fun

*** Any of this may change due to the weather and the like. Smigell will state any changes at the practices or have me post them on the blog / fb. Please keep rechecking these media outlets for any changes.***

Other Marching Band Practices / Events:

Tues Aug 26th / Weds Aug 27th: TBD (Working out the time and location still atm)
Thurs Aug 28th: First Home Football Game vs Monroe - Info will be given SOON!


~Jade

May Be A Change Of Plans

ATTN Band Students / Parents:

There may be a change of plans on tomorrow Tues Aug 19th 7:30am - 9:30am practice. Due to the Michigan weather rain that we may be receiving -- the band may end up having practice at the HHS -- instead of Parker MS.

This change will become official tonight at 5pm EST. Stay tuned!

~ Jade

August 14, 2014

Arrival at Howell High School estimated at 3:30 pm-4:00pm.  Please make arrangements to pick up your student.

Post Band Camp Practices and Drill App

Hey All!

Here is the info for the post band camp practices.

Tues Aug 19th / Weds Aug 20th / Thurs Aug 21st: 7:30am - 9:30am @ PARKER MS 
Tues Aug 26th / Weds Aug 27th: TBD (Working out the time and location still atm)
Thurs Aug 28th: First Home Football Game vs Monroe - Info will be given after band camp

We introduced the OPTIONAL drill app at Squad Leader Day. The app is called "Drillbook Next" by Scott Rundell and its available on both the Android and iPhone products (tablets and smartphones) for $2.99. (He has an app called "Drillbook" - we are not using that one) This app is completely optional - you will NOT need this in order to be in marching band.

The app allows you to look at the formations and movements of the whole show. It can give you anyone's coordinates - per set and/or the whole show. If there are changes or updating of the drill - it will automatically be updated on the app. This allows marchers to be able follow along, catch up if they miss a day, and always have their coordinates with them; They can also use this app to helps others around them.

All the HHS Marching Band shows for this season (and the seasons to come) will be placed on this app - including any updates/changes that are made. Once again - we will still continue to pass out coordinate sheets (and charts to the squad leaders) throughout the season - this is completely OPTIONAL but will help any marcher who has it.

Here is the information for the drill that the band will be learning at band camp / using for the first show:

Season: 2014
Name: Rock Art
Organization: HHS
State: MI
Password: SmigellRocks14

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Season: 2014
Name: Pregame H
Organization: HHS
State: MI
Password: SmigellRocks2014

I can't wait until tomorrow! Remember to drink lots of water! Report time is 7:30am (7:15am for Drumline and Pit)

~ Jade

Band Camp Report Times and Packing List:

Hey Bandos!

I hope all of your summer was full of fun and exciting things. Band Camp is about a week away - and I can't wait!

Band Camp Report Times:

Thurs August 7th: Squad Leader Day (Squad Leaders are required to come): 9am - Noon
Fri August 8th: New Member Day (Squad Leaders and All New MB students): 9am - Noon
Sun August 10th: Leaving to Eagle Village: Report Time 7:30am
Thurs August 14th: Approx Time of Arrival from Eagle Village: 4pm-ish*
*We will provide an updated time of arrival on the fb page and this blog when we officially leave*

HHS Marching Band Camp - Pack List:

What To Bring:

Only 1 piece of luggage please.

• Instrument
• Bedding - Pillow, Sleeping bag/blanket, sheets
• Jacket
• Sunscreen
• Flashlight
• Bug Spray
• Flip Folder and Lyre
• Water Bottle w/name on it
• Any extra instrument parts like reeds, neck straps, sticks, oil, etc.
• Pencils
• Bathing suit
• Clothing for all weather (check the weather sites for the forecast and prepare for "Michigan Weather")
• Sunglasses / Hat
• Two pairs of shoes that can get dirty
• Extra socks
• Fan* (Optional for males, females will be in the Peak and won't need any)

What Not To Bring:

• Weapons / Knives / Razers of any kind
• Cigarettes, Alcohol, Drugs or anything else forbidden in the District/School Code of Conduct
• Televisions, Full Blown Video Game Systems or Stereo Sytems
• Large Coolers
• Extra Food (it attracts beasties and bugs!)
• Expensive (electronic) items that scream "Steal me!"
• Hairdryers the size of Volkswagens
• District/School Dress Codes Apply - No Short-Shorts / Miniskirts, etc.
• Your own bed
• Anything else that you can do without for 5 days and 4 nights

~ Jade