FALL BAND CHAIR PLACEMENTS!!! (Read the post below this one too if you are in marching band :)

Hey Folks sorry I was sick on Friday.  I got the placements done.  Sorry if I misspelled your names!  If you are not on the list, you either have not auditioned yet, were told that you need to do it over, or there was an error.  Please see me tomorrow with questions if you have any :)

MAKE SURE TO READ THE HOMECOMING POST BELOW THIS ONE TOO IF YOU ARE IN MARCHING BAND!!!!!!


Mr. Smigell




OK here it is!

WIND ENSEMBLE FALL PLACEMENTS 2015-2016

Flutes

Niblock

Smaza

Fackender

Esch

Wolan

Hermann

Kutchey

Oboes

Buyers

Chidester

Clarinets

Lamay

Tucker

Boutell

Rickel

Mannetz

Krakowiak

Klein

Carter

Scott

Mccarty

Koslowski

Bass Clarinet

Sanders

Osgood

Bassoon

Shields

Saxophones

Durand

Spoor

Norwood

Devires

Fisher

Belanger

Vanvalkenburgh

Wright

Trumpets

Ettema

Rushlow

Sist

Metatal

Huhta

Carter

Cook

Judd

Mullaney

Kenney

French Horn

Papson/Hoffman (tie)

Timmerman

Ray

Dunn

Trombone

Walter

Miller

Wood

Hill

Nolan

Euph

Mullaney

Tuba

Duncan

York

Crilly

Percussion

Milano

Nolan Rector Brooks

Golm

Wenzel

Favor

Stewart

HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND PLACEMENTS FALL 2015-2016

Flutes

Carpenter

Mick

Koslowski

Hundt

Madowski

Coon

Brause

Salmon

Houthofd

Weems

Sizemore

Roth

Hatley

Heine

Clarinet

Cline

Bolton

Creed

Mrakitsch

Harris

Talbot

Gorecki

Sowell

Burke

Bannow

Basa

Belanger

Stapleton

Rutkowski

Bass Clarinet

Mazurek

Carr

Sumeracki

Saxophones

Stone

Issenegger

Trierweiler

Wagner

Grubaugh

Crilly

Kuzmich

Lewis

Papson

Pollman

Stephens

Weber

Newell

Aardal

Trumpet

Crowe

Browning

Robinson

Ellis

House

Lee

Lepecki

Miller

Okopski

Mccarter

Carrol

Scott

Davey

Farchione

Husic

Holland

Taylor

French Horns

Cassar

Ormsbee

Trombones

Blatt

Noah Miller

Nico Senda

Bruchowski

Euphonium

Reed

White

Tuba

Allegoet

Greenwood

Pebley

Percussion

Hansen

Wolfe

Owens

Macdonald

Cruse

Hibbard

Bryte

Wirt

Concert Band Fall Placements 2015-2016

Flute

Chloe Chandler

Saylor Payne

Caylyn Mira

Melanie Carlson

Summer Simet

Cameron Setlak

Camryn Harvey

Cass Morris

Alyssa Forrester

Anna Sartor

Makayla

Oboe

Evan Shumard

Clarinet

Margeaux Labadie

Virginaia Kuzmich

Jessica Snider

Emily Vincent

Kylie Lopo

Nora Hall

Jade Rojas

Patti Salmon

Madison Vandreumel

Audrey Lloyd

Isabella Cistulli

Bass Clarinet

Brenden Hatfield

Harrison Fegan

Bassoon

Mason Hughes

Saxophones

Brandon Spencer

Joe Barton

Hannah Lingenfelter

Hannah Thomason

Alyssa Miriani

Braden Gregory

Rebecka Perkins

Sam Spiker

Trumpet

Maichael Farrel

Paul Smaza

Jesse Knight

Natasha Gilbert

Joseph Schaffer

Natalie Canfield

Cody Gerkin

Madison Melby

Cort Bouse

Evan Brzuchowski

Austin Woodard

Ryan Gula

French Horn

Shannon Hobson

Chris Hackenberg

Trombone

Dan Zeppa

Matt Immel

Timothy Stachowski

Hunter Compton

Michael Hill

Ashlyn Tait

Michaela Goble

Nick Broadbent

Euphonium

Kaleb Boyer

Nick Broadbent

Christina Marmalejos

Tuba

Jackson Bondie

Percussion

Alec Pomminville

Ben Masters

Brandon Tann

Ryan Bartlett

Zach Estepp

Haley Smathers

Brandon Viel

Shane Morrison

Jayden Monohan

John Wirt

Josh Osgood

Aedin Seck

Homecoming Tailgate

Homecoming is upon us! This year's homecoming is October 2nd! Here is some info about the day.

Homecoming Day Timeline (AKA - The Day Marching Band Students Don't Go Home):

7th hr: Pep Rally in the Gymnasium

2:30pm: Dress Rehearsal with the Homecoming Court at the Football Stadium

3:30pm: Get into uniforms

4pm: Get on the bus for the Homecoming Parade

5pm: Homecoming Parade (Starts at Family Video and ends at Church in downtown)

5:30pm: Tailgate - We are in need of donations. If not donating, please bring $3 per person to help pay for costs. Tailgate Donation Link: Link

6:25pm: March to Stadium / PreGame

~9:30 / 10pm: March back / dismissed. (Time depends on weather, injuries, time outs, overtime, etc.and because it's Homecoming)


As always - the uniform is this season's marching band shirt (or post seasons shirts will work), all black socks and all black shoes. Anything worn under the band uniform must not be seen or alter the form of the uniform (i.e. really baggy pants that make your marching pants look stuffed / falls out on the bottom of the your pants legs. Students typically wear work out or PJ shorts under their uniform - if colder outside, leggings, thin pants, or thermal underwear are fine.

Band Program / Band Booster E-Mail Group:

When we email the group its a challenge to make sure we don't include folks that have moved on, and new folks that have just joined us. So we've moving to a mailing list using Google Groups. To be added to the list, visit here. Select the “Apply for Membership” link. 

IMPORTANT - Be sure to select an email delivery preference. The default is “don’t send me updates,” so if you actually want to see emails, you’ll need to select another preference.

Once subscribed you need only howellbandboosters@googlegroups.com to reach the current membership. 

You can unsubscribe at any time — each email the system sends has an unsubscribe option. 

Please refer to the blog post made earlier this week about the other announcements: Other Post

Stay Awesome!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Here is the Full Band Program Event Calendar:

HHS Band Calendar

* Please mark your own calendar. Take note of the very important events (i.e. Home Football Games, Concerts, Parades, and Festival).

For now and forever, Monday Night Practices are 6pm - 8:30pm instead 6:30pm - 9pm (we only went that long if we were behind/learning new stuff).

Uniforms:

Students - please make sure you remove everything from your uniforms (i.e. cell phones, wallets, money, keys, etc.) before you hand them in. This will help with the turn in and will make everyone's hand-in smoother. If you do forget an item, please don't cut in line and return to the back of the line. Thanks!

Here is a video to show you how to put your uniform back on it's hanger (which if done correctly, will help reduce the time handing the uniforms in):

Uniform Video


No Pep Band this Friday!

This Friday's Away game is Grand Blanc. It is a far drive and Smigell has decided to not have a Pep Band. Have an awesome night off - everyone deserves it!

Adopt-A-Raincoat:

Due to the size of our Marching Band, we are in need of more raincoats to have enough coats for all the band members and to fill in the gaps in the available sizes.

We are having doing a "Adopt-A-Raincoat" program where anyone can donate $30 and hand in the certificate with the donation - in which we will hang up the certificate in the band room for all to see. To clarify, the sponsorship is a general sponsorship - and not for a specific raincoat.

For more info and the form - refer to this link: Adopt-A-Raincoat



It was nice seeing everyone and being able to see the last performance of this season's main show in person. I shall return for the whole Senior Week.  Until then, Stay Awesome!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Friday Home Game - September 18th - 8th Grader Night // School Year Tentative Calendar

Here is the Full Band Program Event Calendar:

HHS Band Calendar

* Please mark your own calendar. Take note of the very important events (i.e. Home Football Games, Concerts, Parades, and Festival).

For now and forever, Monday Night Practices are 6pm - 8:30pm instead 6:30pm - 9pm (we only went that long if we were behind).

This Friday's September 18th Home Game Facts*:

We are hosting the district's 8th graders this game. YES to 8th Graders! (They ARE marching!)

Tonight's weather calls for rain / storms — be prepared to get wet .  If it rains,  we march in ponchos.  If it storms,  expect delays like the first home game. Keep an eye on Facebook and the blog for updates.  Everything but the kickoff will go as scheduled if it is storming.

Report Time: 4:30pm @ HHS Football Stadium
Tail Gate: 5:30pm - We are still in need of donations, especially since we are feeding the 8th graders and their family. Donation Sign-Up Link: Sign-Up Page // Mirror Link  // Mirror Link 2 If you are not donating, we ask for $3 per person to help pay for the costs of the tailgate. Thank you!
Dress in Uniform: ~6pm / As soon as the student is done eating
Parade to the Stadium: ~6:15pm / 6:20pm
Pre-Game: ~6:45pm
Post-Game / March Back: ~9pm (Depends on weather, injuries, time outs, overtime, etc. )

* - As weather permits (the first game was a perfect example about how Michigan weather can change and forces us to make changes of plans on the fly. (Follow the Blog and/or Facebook Pages for any updates due to weather.))

As always - the uniform is all black socks and shoes. Anything worn under the band uniform must not be seen or alter the form of the uniform (i.e. really baggy pants that make your marching pants look stuffed / falls out on the bottom of your pant legs or a turtleneck (or w/e shirt) that can be seen from the top of your uniform or the end of the sleeves. Students typically wear the current (or past) season's band shirt and (work out / PJ) shorts under their uniform.

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Tailgate 9-18-15 sign up
Sign up for 9-18-15 Band Tailgate ( http://vols.pt/vYpPdg ) on @VolunteerSpot today!

HHS Hartland Pep Band Facts

1st Pep Band of the Season*

PEP BAND IS STILL ON - RAIN IS CLEARING UP. IT'S GOING TO BE CHILLY SO DRESS WARM!!!

When: This Friday, September 11th - be at the gates at 6:30pm (DON'T BE LATE!)
Where: Hartland HS 10635 Dunham Rd, Hartland, MI 48353
What (to bring and wear): Instrument, Flip-Folder of Music (upperclassmen bring any extra music you have from the past yrs to help with the new members), W/E your instrument may need (extra reeds, valve oil, etc), and you MUST wear this seasons mb shirt (We Will Rock You!)

Pep Band is not required - it goes towards your band letter / medals and it is fun. ^.^ You meet Mr.Smigell at the gates at 6:30pm to get in free (for students - parents must pay ~$5 at the admission gate to enter). Mr. Smigell will be at the game the whole time. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from Hartland (ask if you need a ride - Smigell will help you find a ride with another student (don't be afraid to ask)). Be sure to bring home your instrument Friday after school - there will be no way to get into the band room Friday evening (and remember to bring them back to school on Monday). Parents are welcome to cheer on the band / football team.

Due to 9 / 11 - the Hartland HS MB Director invited us to play the Star Spangled Banner w/them and there will be a HUGE fireworks display after the game.

Traffic is terrible on the way to Hartland HS - be sure to leave early to get to the HS on time.



~Jade

P.S. This week there were a lot of blog posts - please make sure you read them.

Band Fundraisers

In addition to the shirt orders, 2 posts below, Spirit of Livingston is supporting our band by giving a portion of proceeds from Howell Band apparel back to us.  Please check out their website to see what you could purchase.

The student fundraiser that is going on now is Gourmet Cookie Favorites and Poppin Popcorn all from Custom Resources.  The student fundraiser helps your student earn money towards their student account.  The funds are good for music lessons, instrument repair and upkeep, and the New York trip in April.  Please make these checks payable to Howell Band Boosters.

Both fundraisers end September 15.  Custom Resources is to be placed in the band mailbox with payment on that day.  We will keep you posted on the delivery date.

Booster Meeting
September 9, 2015, in the band room at 6:30pm.  Hope to see you there.

Band Camp Videos and How to Put Your Uniform Away Video:
Videos

Senior Show Songs (For Seniors Only)

This post refers to the students who are Seniors - Please disregard this post if you are not a Senior.

We are changing the way we are doing the picking of the Senior Show music starting this year. In the previous years, there has been issues selecting songs - therefor we are changing how we are doing it.

There is a playlist of songs that have been either a) Requested (over the summer or at band camp) or b) Pre-selected to go with the Requested songs. Please take a listen to the songs and then pick your top 3 you want to do.

If you have a suggestion - and you have found the arrangement from one of the sheet music companies: 1 2 3 - Suggestions have to have an arrangement already for that song.

Suggestions deadline is tomorrow - September 9th. Please refer to Mr. Smigell for any suggestions - and it will be added to the survey.

Please enter your name at the bottom of the survey - to help us reach the Seniors who haven't completed the survey to those who have. (Your answers will be confidential)

Here is the survey link (the playlist is listed in the survey): Senior Show Survey

You have until this Friday, September 11th to complete the survey. This gives us time to order the music and get the drill written for the Senior Show.

If you have any questions or concerns, please refer to Mr. Smigell.

~ Jade

P.S.

To Everyone else, refer to the Shirt Order Post below. Due date is Monday, September 14th.

Second (And Last) Band Shirt Printing

There has been interest in a followup print run of both the parent/booster shirts as well as this years 2015-16 marching band theme shirt, so we’re putting together a re-order. 

The parent shirts are not specific to year, of course, and will serve you well for many years of band fun. The “Highlander—There Can Be Only One” shirt was originally ordered for parents, but lots of kids have expressed interest. 

We cannot accept cash—its too difficult to deal with—checks only please. And while checks are to be mailed to Dean Norton for collection (see instructions on the order), the must be made out to "Howell Band Boosters".

We’ll leave the form open for a week and order on Monday, Sept 14.

Here’s the link:

Shirt Order Form

Have an awesome holiday weekend and good luck with your first week of school! <3

~ Jade

At the moment, step-off is scheduled for 7:06pm, w/pre-game immediately following on the field.

Students in need of Host Families

The HHS has 10 students from the foreign exchange program that are need of a host family. If anyone is interested they should contact the counseling office.

Smigell was told to pass this along to see if there are any families in the program that are interested in hosting since we have had a couple band students each school year from this program. It is an awesome experience for both the foreign exchange student and the hosting family. ^.^

Please refer to the last few blog posts that have been made about the first home game. Thank you to all the people who have signed up to donate food/items for the pizza tailgate - you guys helping out and supporting the tailgate become a success! Remember to bring $3 per person if you haven't pre-paid.

~ Jade