2016-2017 BAND AND ENSEMBLE PLACEMENTS POSTED HERE (PLEASE READ MEGA POST BELOW TOO)

Hello Everyone,

First of all, the bog post made by Nicole below this one is EQUALLY IMPORTANT, as it contains stuff about the parade and graduation.  Having said that, here are the placements for next year.  Names are in order of audition score.

PLEASE READ THIS FIRST:

#1. If your name is not on there, you either asked to have your name left off, you did not audition, or (0.5% chance) we misplaced your sheet.  Talk to me on tuesday no worries

#2. If you are happy, good for you :)  DON’T GLOAT OR THERE WILL BE CONSEQUENCES.  If you are not happy, NO PUBLIC SALT, ESPECIALLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA.  

#3. TALK TO ME FIRST IF YOU THINK THERE IS A PROBLEM!!! You know I am resonable, and I will listen to your concerns.  There is a small chance (%0.5 chance) that we may have added your sheet wrong.

#4. If there is a star by your name, you need to talk to me on Tuesday.

#5.  You are all great kids :)

#6. Please do not text or call about this over the weekend.  I’ll talk to everyone who wants to talk either at the parade or on Tuesday

#7. DON'T FREAK OUT

#8. DON'T FREAK OUT.  Everything is ok!

#9 - DON'T FORGET ABOUT THIS MORNING'S BLOGPOST MADE BY JADE.

Have a good weekend!!!

2016-2017 Howell High School Symphonic Band

Flutes

Koslowski

Chandler

Mira

Setlak

Mick

Carlson

Brause

Payne

Hundt

Weems

Houthoofd

Roth

Harvey

Sizemore*

Forrester*

Simet *

Morris*

Welch*

Sartor*

Oboe

Huhta

Clarinet

Bannow

Vincent

Rojas

Gorecki

Harris

Lopo

Mrakitsch

Rutkowski

Vandreumel

Salmon

Lloyd

Sowell

Basa

Smith

Stapleton

Cistulli*

Bass Clarinet

Sumeracki

Bassoon

Hughes

Saxophones

Spencer

Crilly

Grubaugh

Spiker

Thomassen

Lewis

Lingenfelter

Newell

Miriani

Barton

Weber

Stevens*

Trumpets

Judd*

Kenny*

Farrel

Lee

Ellis

Schafer

Lepecki

House

Mccarter

Smaza

Okopski

Gerkin

Woodard*

Davey*

Melby*

Brzuchowski*

Gula*

Holland*

Bouse*

Horns

Hackenberg

Hobson

Cassar

Ormsbee

Trombones

Wood*

Compton

Immel

Senda

Tait

Stochowski

Euphonium

Marmelejos

Goble

Boyer

White

Broadbent

Tuba

Bondie

Greenwood

Pebley

PERC TBA BUT WILL HAVE AN OVERALL CHAIR LIST POSTED

2016-2017 Howell High School Wind Ensemble

Flutes

Niblock

Fackender

Smaza

Wolan

Coon

Carpenter

Kutchey

Oboe

Chidester

Clarinet

Tucker

Krakowiak

Carter

Lamay

Creed

Bolton

Belanger

Labadie

Hall

Manetz

Snyder

Burke

Bass Clarinet

Scott

Mazurek

Bassoon

Shields

Saxophones

Spoor

Van Valkenburg

Trierweiler

Charette

Flory

Papson

Stone

Gregory

Trumpets

Ettema

Rushlow

Sist

Carter

Crowe

Huhta

Mullaney

Robinson

Miller

Horns

Hoffman

Dunn

Timmerman

Ray

Trombones

Miller

Walter

Blatt

Zeppa

Nolan

Tuba

Allegoet

York

Bondie

PERC TBD BUT SEPARATE LIST OF CHAIR ORDER TO BE POSTED

2016-2017 Howell Percussion Chairs

NOTE: PLACEMENTS WITHIN WIND ENSEMBLE, SYMPHONIC BAND, AND PERC ENSEMBLE STILL TO BE DETERMINED.

Rector-Brooks

Wenzel

Golm

Stuart

Hansen

Norton

Ward

Macdonald

Tann

Wirt, John

Pomminville

Smathers

Masters

Estepp

Viel

Bartlett

Monohan

Seck

Wolfe

Osgood

Owens

Cruse

Brite

Wirt, Joe

-Smigell

Memorial Day and Commencement Update

Memorial Day Parade / Picnic:

The HHS Marching Band will be marching in the Memorial Day Parade. After the parade, anyone in the HHS Band Program (and their families) are welcome to the program's traditional Memorial Day Picnic at the Howell City Park. Parking Passes will be passed out before / after the parade.

Report Time: 8:30am at HHS
Parade Starts: 10am

Students need to show up in their khaki shorts, black queen shirt, black shoes and black socks (like the first football game's uniform), We will most likely use our uniforms (85% chance) but Smigell wants the option because he doesn't want to put our students in an unsafe situation in case the forecast is hotter than what it is currently being reported - since they will be outside for a few hours.

Students will be taking a bus to / from the parade.

Everyone needs to drink lots of water - make sure your pee is clear!

We are still in great need of things for the Memorial Day Picnic - the Sign Up is below.
Memorial Day Picnic's sign up link is here: SIGN UP LINK

Maps of Howell City Park - We are going to be set up at May & Scofield Pavilion (just past last years location). HOWELL CITY PARK: MAP 1 // MAP 2 // MAP 3

Christyne needs help with passing out / checking in uniforms - and also she needs help at 2pm on Weds June 1st loading the uniforms into the Snedicors truck. If you can help, please contact her at (734) 476 - 0312 / christynemacdermaid@gmail.com.

Commencement:

The HHS 2016 Graduation Ceremony will be held at the Breslin Center at MSU in East Lansing, MI on Saturday, June 4th at 5pm.

Details:

Band Performing: Wind Ensemble w/10 people from Symphonic Band (they have been asked to play already and know who they are).
Report Time: 2pm @HHS
Ceremony Begins: 5pm
Ceremony Ends: ~7:30pm*
Return to HS: ~9pm*
Uniform: Wear "summer nice" - ladies can wear sun dresses (school appropriate) and gentlemen can wear a nice button down short sleeve shirt and slacks. Polo and khakis is fine also (for both genders).

Students are to have lunch before the report time. They are going to be served pizza at the Breslin Center for dinner. Students are allowed to bring snacks in ziplock bags and bottles of water if they think they will need it / want it during the commencement.

* - Due to the nature of this event, this is an approx time. The blog will be updated when the commencement is over and students are on their way back to HHS.

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

Band Camp Packet: .docx // .pdf

ALL FORMS AND MONEY ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, JUNE 3RD. We still got some slots left before we are maxed out - so it's not too late to join!

Band Banquet Video:

Here is the 2016 Band Banquet video for those who aren't on Facebook (it's been shared in our band groups there). VIDEO LINK HERE

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I believe that is it. It's been a great year folks! Keep checking the blog at least once a week on any updates concerning band camp or the next school year over the summer.

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Selling Bears at Band Banquet

Band Banquet

This school year's band banquet is on Wednesday, May 25th at 7pm in the HHS Cafeteria. All band members and their families are invited to join us for desserts, fun, awards, pictures, laughs and tears as we congratulate all of the band kids!

Band Seniors are free! $10 per person at the door (if seating allows) if you didn't prepay.

We are selling Highlander Bears for $5 at the Banquet if anyone is interested. Cash or Checks accepted.




Memorial Day Parade (and Practices) / Picnic:

The HHS Marching Band will be marching in the Memorial Day Parade. After the parade, anyone in the HHS Band Program (and their families) are welcome to the program's traditional Memorial Day Picnic at the Howell City Park. Parking Passes will be passed out during uniform hand in.

Only the Practices have been announced at this time - More information about the Parade's report time, etc. will announced when we get a little closer. 

Memorial Day Parade Practices:
Monday, May 23rd - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tuesday, May 24th - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Thursday, May 26th - 2:30pm - 3:30pm*

Memorial Day Picnic's sign up link is here: SIGN UP LINK

Maps of Howell City Park - We are going to be set up at May & Scofield Pavilion (just past last years location). HOWELL CITY PARK: MAP 1 // MAP 2 // MAP 3

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Please refer to End of the Year Semi Mega Post that was posted last week about all the events left in the HHS Band Program. I will make more posts when I get more information about the later events / dates.

Stay Awesome!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Band/Senior Pictures / Banquet Reorder / Memorial Picnic Maps

Hey Guys! Here are some reminders and maps where the Memorial Day Picnic is at.

HHS Band Program's Award Banquet:

I need pictures from this school year from any band program event. These can be from anyone - students, parents, or band fans!

SENIORS: I need your baby pictures and your seniors pictures for this video! It is important to get these in so you can have your own part of the video. ^.^

Please send all pictures to:

hhsbandjade@gmail.com

By Tomorrow - Friday, May 20th!

SENIOR PICTURES I HAVE AS OF 5/20/2016 9AM - 





















This school year's band banquet is on Wednesday, May 25th at 7pm. All band members and their families are invited to join us for desserts, fun, awards, pictures, laughs and tears as we congratulate all of the band kids!

Pre-Pay by Tomorrow - Friday, May 20th - $5 per person.

Band Seniors are free! (Seniors please fill out form to help us have an accurate head count)
$10 per person at door if seating allows.

FORM: BAND BANQUET 2016


Memorial Day Parade (and Practices) / Picnic:

The HHS Marching Band will be marching in the Memorial Day Parade. After the parade, anyone in the HHS Band Program (and their families) are welcome to the program's traditional Memorial Day Picnic at the Howell City Park. Parking Passes will be passed out during uniform hand in.

Only the Practices have been announced at this time - More information about the Parade's report time, etc. will announced when we get a little closer. 

Memorial Day Parade Practices:
Monday, May 23rd - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tuesday, May 24th - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Thursday, May 26th - 2:30pm - 3:30pm*

Memorial Day Picnic's sign up link is here: SIGN UP LINK

Maps of Howell City Park - We are going to be set up at May & Scofield Pavilion (just past last years location). HOWELL CITY PARK: MAP 1 // MAP 2 // MAP 3

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Please refer to End of the Year Semi Mega Post that was posted last week about all the events left in the HHS Band Program. I will make more posts when I get more information about the later events / dates.

Stay Awesome!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

New Parade Practice Date and Picnic Sign Up

Memorial Day Parade (and Practices) / Picnic:

The HHS Marching Band will be marching in the Memorial Day Parade. After the parade, anyone in the HHS Band Program (and their families) are welcome to the program's traditional Memorial Day Picnic at the Howell City Park. Parking Passes will be passed out during uniform hand in.

Only the Practices have been announced at this time - More information about the Parade's report time, etc. will announced when we get a little closer. 

Memorial Day Parade Practices:
Monday, May 23rd - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tuesday, May 24th - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Thursday, May 26th - 2:30pm - 3:30pm*

* - Changed due to Banquet on Wednesday. This is the new date.

Memorial Day Picnic's sign up link is here: SIGN UP LINK

If you haven't read the blog post about the Band Banquet Pictures go here: BAND PICTURES LINK

If you haven't read the blog post about the general end of the year Band Program Events go here: SEMI-MEGA POST


When I get more information, I will update everyone as it comes.

Have a nice weekend!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

HHS Band Program Pictures!

Hey Guys!

It's that time of year again to start preparing for the HHS Band Program's Award Banquet's photo video.

I need pictures from this school year from any band program event. These can be from anyone - students, parents, or band fans!

SENIORS: I need your baby pictures and your seniors pictures for this video! It is important to get these in so your part of the video won't be bare. ^.^

Please send all pictures to:

hhsbandjade@gmail.com

By Friday, May 20th!  

This will give me enough time to process all the pictures and make the video for the banquet, that is on, Wednesday, May 25th.

Thanks!

Please refer to End of the Year Semi Mega Post that was posted earlier this week about all the events left in the HHS Band Program.

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

End of the School Yr - Semi-Mega Post

Hey Guys! I am back in action! ^.^ Here is a general outline of what is happening with the HHS Band Program for the rest of the school year - a few of the farther distanced events aren't fully organized / set in stone - so please hang in there with the info I have for those! Thanks!

HHS Band Program Events (For the rest of the school year):

Drum Major Clinics / Tryouts:

Do you have what it takes to lead our HHS 170+ member marching band next school year? Have you dreamed about conducting our awesome band to our awesome tunes? Do you dream about wearing a kilt like our fearless mascot? (You must be a junior or senior next school year - and have been in the marching band for two years in order to tryout. See Mr. Smigell for any questions)

Then come to the Drum Major Clinics to help learn and fine tune what you need to tryout!

Drum Major Clinic Times / Dates:

Thursday, May 12th - 2:30pm - 3:30pm in HHS Band Room
Monday, May 16th - 2:30pm - 3:30pm in HHS Band Room
Thursday, May 19th - 2:30pm - 3:30pm in HHS Band Room

Drum Major Tryouts:

Tuesday, May 31st - 2:30pm - 3:30pm in HHS Band Room

Spring / Final Band Concert:

The HHS Band Program's Spring / Final Band Concert is Tuesday, May 24th at 7pm in the HHS Auditorium.  Students are to report at 6:30pm in their band's normal concert attire.

Band (Award) Banquet:

This school year's band banquet is on Wednesday, May 25th at 7pm. All band members and their families are invited to join us for desserts, fun, awards, pictures, laughs and tears as we congratulate all of the band kids!

Pre-Pay by Friday, May 20th - $5 per person. Band Seniors are free! (Seniors please fill out form to help us have an accurate head count)
$10 per person at door if seating allows.

FORM: BAND BANQUET 2016

Memorial Day Parade (and Practices) / Picnic:

The HHS Marching Band will be marching in the Memorial Day Parade. After the parade, anyone in the HHS Band Program (and their families) are welcome to the program's traditional Memorial Day Picnic at the Howell City Park.

Only the Practices have been announced at this time - More information about the Parade and the Picnic will be announced as we get closer - TBD. 

Memorial Day Parade Practices:
Monday, May 23rd - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tuesday, May 24th - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Wednesday, May 25th - 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Commencement:

The HHS 2016 Graduation Ceremony will be held at the Breslin Center at MSU in East Lansing, MI on Saturday, June 4th at 5pm. Details on attire, report time, etc. will be announced when we get closer - TBD.

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

Band Camp Packet: .docx // .pdf

ALL FORMS AND MONEY ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, JUNE 3RD. We still got some slots left before we are maxed out - so it's not too late to join!

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That is basically everything! As soon as Smigell / myself gets the information on the TBD events - I will make a post to let you know. Other than that, mark your calendars if you haven't yet!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

The next band camp payment is due tomorrow, 5-6-16.

Banquet is May 25 at 7pm.  We will enjoy desserts and awards together to close out a great band season.  The cost is $5 per person and Seniors are free.  I'll get the form posted by Sunday.  If anyone can volunteer to do the slide show, please contact Christyne MacDermaid at 734-476-0312.

Christyne MacDermaid