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
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
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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
