Tuesday, April 05, 2016

HHS Band Program Events for the Month of April - Mega Post

HHS Event's for the Month of April


Howell Palooza:

Howell Palooza is a fun night showing off some our nontraditional ensembles - Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, School of Rock and our MB's Auxiliary Squad to name a few.

Howell Palooza's is Wednesday, April 6th at 7pm in the HHS Auditorium and it is free!


NYC Chaperone Meeting Reminder:

NYC Trip Chaperone Meeting is Thursday, April 7th at 7pm in the HHS Band Room. It is important for all chaperones to be there. Please contact Christyne MacDermaid at (734) 476 - 0312 or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.


NYC Trip:

We need everyone paid in full and forms turned in.  There are many that haven't turned in forms and a few people who still has a balance.  We need chaperones to turn in the trip release forms as well as students.  We are very fortunate to have a nurse that volunteers her time to come along on our trips.  She needs any and all information on you in case of emergency.  Even, if you aren't taking medication, we still need to know who to call in an emergency.  If you aren't sure if you turned in forms, or need to know if you still have a balance, please call, text or email Christyne MacDermaid 734-476-0312, christynemacdermaid@gmail.com.  I will get back to you ASAP.

Forms:
Release Form, Medical, Special Needs Request and Info Packet: Here

If you don't hand in trip release forms - you can't legally go - that's why it's so important to hand these forms in - the trip is less than 2 weeks away now!

People who haven't handed in forms in yet: (If you did today, they are being collected after Howell-Palooza's rehearsal from the HHS Band Room's mailbox - so disregard this):

Last NameFirst NameTrip ReleaseMedical Release
AardalSarah
AlbrantBrad
AlbrantKelley
AllportHailey AbigailY
BakerSue
BlattJeremy
BoyerKaleb
BoyerTom
BriteEryn
BrowningKevin
BrzuchowskiDeanna
BuyersKate
DurandKevin
EttemaJulia
FavorBeverly
FavorJake
GrubaughSavannah
HarveyLuke
HatleyRebeccaY
HollandAbby
HollandJulie
JuddLynn
JuddParker
KenneyWilliam (Billy)
KleinAubrey
KutcheyNichole
MacDonaldMolly
MarmolejosCristina
MastersBenjamin L - III
McCarterBreann
McCartyScott
McEnteeSarah (Riley)
MillerShanna
ModovskyHailey
MullaneyAbbigail
MullaneyNicholas
NolenEvan
PerkinsRebecka
RutkowskiAlana
SalmonJordon
SandersBrendan
SchrockJason
ScottConnor
SedgwickRachel
ShumardCindy
ShumardEvan
SmathersLaura
SmazaElizabeth
SmigellJason
StuartMike
WardHannah
WardRenee
WhiteLogan
WoodBenjamin
WrightSara
YorkAndrew

Y = Yes, they have handed in.

NYC Trip Rehearsal Dates:

If you are going on the New York Trip and play an instrument, you must make THREE of these FOUR rehearsals:


Tuesday, April 12th, 5-7pm

Wednesday, April 13th, 2:30-4:30PM

Monday, April 18th, 2:30-4:30PM

Tuesday April 19th, 5-7PM


If there are conflicts please let Mr. Smigell know.  Also, the "three out of four" rule does not mean you should only come to three of the rehearsals.  If you can make all four, please do.

NYC Nice Outfits:

Students (and Adults) will need two/three nice outfits for this trip (you can wear one twice if you want). One for student's clinic, one for the Broadway show and one for the Orchestra concert.  What they wear for the first concert should be fine / the minimum requirement. Feel free to ask Smigell if you are unsure.

Dress code from the first concert was:

Dress Code: "Dress nicely". This means NO TSHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS/PANTS, JEANS, OR TENNIS SHOES / SANDALS - NO LOGOS / HOLES / TEARS. Obviously this also means that all clothing needs to be school appropriate as well. Gentlemen - a nice shirt and tie with slacks or khakis will do. Ladies - a nice blouse or sweater with a skirt or slacks put you in the clear.

NYC Trip Report Time / Leaving / Arriving:

Report Time is at 5pm on Wednesday, April 20th . Everyone must check in - this includes chaperones.

We will be arriving at HHS on Sunday, April 24th at about 9:30am - We will update the blog / Facebook when we are within 1 hr from the HS with a clear ETA (because traffic is always a mystery when traveling).

This is the Final Itinerary for the trip - if interested

Lock-In Info and Forms:

The annual HHS Band Lock-in is Friday April 15th @9pm - Saturday April 16th @5am. It is for all students in the HHS Band Program and 8th graders. Admission is $10 to help cover costs for food / drinks. Super fun night. Info Form and Permission slip below. We are looking for chaperones for this fun event - please call, text or email Christyne MacDermaid 734-476-0312, christynemacdermaid@gmail.com if interested.

Info Form: Here
Permission Slip: Here

Band Camp:

Students who plan to participate in Howell High School Highlander Marching Band in the 2016 -2017 school year must attend camp in August. Camp begins with pre-camp dates at Howell High School, followed by 5 days/ 4 nights together at Eagle Village. 

Pre-Band Camp: 8am – 4pm @ Howell High School
Thursday, August 11: Leadership Day – Squad Leaders and Drum Majors
Friday, August 12: New Member Day – Everyone New to HHS Marching Band
Band Camp @ Eagle Village: http://www.eaglevillage.org/
Sunday, August 14 to Thursday, August 18: Everyone


The Information Packet and Forms that was handed out during the info meeting and that is on the sheet shack. Band Camp Packet: .docx // .pdf

Full Band Camp Costs is $325 - unless paid in full on initial deposit (which is $300).
Initial payment of $50 and all forms are due on Friday, April 15th.


Collage Concert:

Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band and Percussion Ensemble will team up with the choir program and other special guests for an amazing concert. This will be Mr. Bushey's last Collage Concert with us. :(

The Collage Concert is Thursday, April 28th at 7pm - and it's free!
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Stay Awesome!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett