Band Camp is here!
The Post-Band Camp Practices have been ironed out and information is listed below.
Band Camp:
Band Camp is:
Report Times for Band Camp:
- Sunday, August 14th: Everyone - To Go To Eagle Village
- @HHS: 7am - Check-In, Instrument Assignment, Load Trailer / Buses
- Thursday, August 18th: Everyone - Return To School
- @HHS: ~ 2:30pm / 3pm (Watch the Blog / FB Groups for exact ETA)
Packing List:
What To Bring:
Only 1 piece of luggage please.
Clothing at Band Camp:
We know it is hot and the students will be outside - but it is important for the students to follow the Howell District's dress code (Pg. 15 -16). Please make sure there are no short booty shorts or miniskirts and no revealing tops.
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 and beach towel (unless planning to air dry)
- 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
- 1 or 2 Bathtowels
- 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 Systems
- 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
Clothing at Band Camp:
We know it is hot and the students will be outside - but it is important for the students to follow the Howell District's dress code (Pg. 15 -16). Please make sure there are no short booty shorts or miniskirts and no revealing tops.
Drillbook Next App:
Band Camp will soon be among us - and there is an app for that ;P
Two years ago, I introduced a drill app called "Drillbook Next" to the HHSMB - where I went to the app's website and uploaded the show's drill and students/staff was able to get the app and have the show on their phones / tablets.
I was told by the squad leaders / upperclassmen / staff that downloaded the app that it was amazing - not only did it help out getting coords for any marcher on the field - it showed the formations movement too.
This app is not for free sadly - it is $2.99 - but it is NOT required in order to be in marching band. This is just an option for students who don't like carrying the drill/coords and want to see how everything is (and help out their fellow nearby band mates). We will still be passing out coordinate papers to each member and we will still be giving all the squad leaders the formation/set packets for the whole show.
Once again - this is NOT required and totally optional. The reason why I am mentioning it now - before band camp - is so students who don't have the app but want it, can buy/download it (especially before the we leave cause cell phones lack signal up @Eagle Village). And to tell the returning students who have the app (and the people who just bought it) - that the show's info / password is:
Organization: Howell
Show: The Who
Author: Jade
Password: Pokemon
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drillbooknext.DBN_Reader&hl=en
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/drillbook-next-reader/id795739546?mt=8
http://www.drillbooknext.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU_YqFIVOtY
Clothing at Band Camp:
We know it is hot and the students will be outside - but it is important for the students to follow the Howell District's dress code (Pg. 15 -16). Please make sure there are no short booty shorts or miniskirts and no revealing tops.
Post-Band Camp Practices:
Monday, August 22nd: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Tuesday, August 23rd: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Wednesday, August 24th: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Thursday, August 25th: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
**First Football Game - Additional Practice / TailGate / Etc. will be announced after Band Camp**
Tuesday, August 30th: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Wednesday, August 31st: 2:30pm - 3:30pm -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
We try to have morning post band camp practices because of the heat / sun (which is the same reason we don't have the students wear their marching band uniform on the first (and very rare second) home game.
Uniform Fittings:
Wednesday, August 24th: Vets Only - After Practice
Thursday, August 25th: New Members A- M - After Practice
Wednesday, August 31st: New Members N - Z - After Practice
If you can't make a fitting due to orientation being at the same time - feel free to go to the other fitting times.
Parents help needed! Please contact Christyne MacDermaid at: (734) 476 - 0312 or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com if you can help!
HHS Home Football Games - Season 2016:
- Home vs Lansing Everett - Thursday, August 25th@ 7pm
- Home vs Livonia Churchill - Friday, September 9th @ 7pm
- Home vs Hartland - Friday, September 16th @ 7pm
- Home vs Grand Blanc (Homecoming) - Friday, September 30th @ 7pm
- Home vs Brighton - Friday, October 14th @ 7pm
- Home vs TBD (KLAA Championship) - Friday, October 21st @ 7pm^
^ - Not set in stone - may change location.
*8th Grade / Senior Show is TBD atm.
*8th Grade / Senior Show is TBD atm.
Uniform for the First Game* - Thursday, August 25th @ 7pm:
- This Seasons' Marching Band T-Shirt (They will get the day of the first game)
- Khaki Shorts - School Appropriate, No Stains or Rips/Tears
- All Black Socks
- All Black Shoes - No White/Colored Logo, Trim or Soles
*This uniform is used throughout the school year. More information about the first home football game will be announced after band camp, closer to the date.
NYC Refund Checks:
The checks have been processed and are ready to be mailed out on Monday. Check your mailboxes next week. :)
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Remember to drink lots of water and try to get use to being outside / active for when band camp is here!
NYC Refund Checks:
The checks have been processed and are ready to be mailed out on Monday. Check your mailboxes next week. :)
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Remember to drink lots of water and try to get use to being outside / active for when band camp is here!
Can't wait to see everyone at band camp!
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
