MASSIVE NEWS FLASH! HOMECOMING PARADE CANCELLED. EVERYTHING ELSE IS STILL ON. READ BELOW

HELLO

THE HOMECOMING PARADE IS CANCELLED.


NEW PLAN:



1:25 Kids play the pep rally


2:14 band goes to the field if possible.  If not, practice in the gym

3:00 dismissed until 5 pm


5:00 pm Tailgate

5:45 pm Uniforms

6:20 parade formation

6:30 step off

6:45 pregame (we will be playing our new show piece "centuries during the pregame"

7:00 game

The weather is bound to play some tricks on us today so be ready to pick up your child if there are further cancellations.

The Homecoming parade has been canceled due to impending weather. As such, we do not need help at 3:15pm. The tailgate will proceed at 5pm. We will still need help with the rain gear duties so the kids can have their coats on for step off. We’ll begin working on rain gear during the tailgate.

By the way if you are coming home via westbound 96 near rush hour, be advised Donald Trump is speaking at the Novi Expo Center at 5pm. That’s sure to add chaos to Friday rush hour + rain.

Homecoming Game Day Survival Guide and More!

Homecoming Game Day Info:

Home Game #4 - vs. Grand Blanc:
Friday, September 30th - @7pm - Homecoming

Normal (But Shortened) School Day:

• Selected students play during B lunch
• Selected students play during C lunch
• Drumline plays at the end of 5th hr
• Entire MB goes to Pep Rally // MB, Color Guard, Drumline Plays
• Right after school, the MB goes to the Stadium (may already be there if the weather is nice, if not - the pep rally would be in the field house)
• MB does dress rehearsal with the court

Uniforms: After Dress Rehearsal
Load the Buses/Leave: 4:00pm
Arrive / Unload the Buses: 4:15pm
Parade: 5:00pm

~~~ Performs in the Homecoming Parade ~~~

Tailgate: 5:45pm (If you or your parents volunteered to bring stuff for it, please remember ^.^)
Uniforms: 6:20pm - Be back in Uniform
Step Off: 6:35pm
Pregame: 6:45pm - MB Performs Pregame Show
Kickoff: 7:00pm - MB Performs During Halftime
Game Ends: 9:30pm-ish (Depending on timeouts, injuries, etc.) This will be a longer performing game due to the special things that happen during Pre-Game, Half-time, and Post-Game.

STUDENTS WILL NOT HAVE A CHANCE TO GO BACK HOME UNTIL EVERYTHING IS DONE. Students must bring their lunch (a large one is recommended due to the amount of energy they will be using until Tailgate), this season's MB shirt, black socks, black shoes, etc.

Tailgate Donation Link Info:

Please sign up for September 30th Marching Band Tailgate!

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps: 
1. Click this link.
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on SignUp.com)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - SignUp.com will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!

MB Senior Forms:

Please take some time and fill out this form for the Senior Show. This form gives us the information to tell the announcer when you walk on the track.

Link to the Form.

Forms are due on Monday, October 17th. The Senior Show is Friday, October 21st.

Currently I only have 5 out of the 40ish of you. : /

First Band Concert:

Wednesday, October 19th at 7pm in the HHS / Rod Bushey Auditorium.  The  concert will show all the concert ensembles, including the marching band.

Dress Code: "Dress nicely". This means NO TSHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS/PANTS, JEANS, OR TENNIS SHOES. 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. You will be changing into your uniform during the concert after you perform if you are in marching band, so bring your marching uniform (the season's black, fitness / pj shorts, all black socks and all black shoes).

Report Time For All: 6:30pm - Show up already in your nice outfit. :)

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!

Hockey Band:

The HHS Band Program has been invited to substitute for the UofM Hockey Band - and perform in their place for the Saturday, October 22nd Home Game (at Yost Arena, Ann Arbor, MI) vs Michigan Tech.

More information about try outs / practices and the event itself will come soon.

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Good Luck on Friday! Remember to drink lots of water all week to prepare for a busy day!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett


P.S.
Not HHS Band related, but band related - and an interesting / educational view of how much work students put into a show (even though they are hardcore about it :) )

DCI (Which is basically hard-core all summer long competition Marching Band) is getting a TV Show called "Clash of the Corps" on FUSE. Next Wednesday, October 5th @11pm is the premiere episode. I know it's kinda late - but good news! All episodes will be available on their website online too!

Here is the link to their website.

Trailer:

Pep Band and Help Needed Tonight, Plus More Info

Hey Bandos,

Sorry this is late but here is the info about tonight.

Help Needed:

Smigell needs some help cleaning and organizing the band room after school today. It should take a hr - two hrs max. Any help is appreciated!

Pep Band Tonight - Friday, September, 23rd

When: Tonight - Sept 23 @6:30pm - End (~9pm unless a shut out, weather, time outs, etc.)
Where: Pinckney HS - 10255 Dexter-Pinckney Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169 // Meeting at Visitor Gate
What (to wear / bring): 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 (The Who!)

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 Pinckney (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.

First Band Concert:

Wednesday, October 19th at 7pm in the HHS / Rod Bushey Auditorium.  The  concert will show all the concert ensembles, including the marching band.

Dress Code: "Dress nicely". This means NO TSHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS/PANTS, JEANS, OR TENNIS SHOES. 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. You will be changing into your uniform during the concert after you perform if you are in marching band, so bring your marching uniform (the season's black, fitness / pj shorts, all black socks and all black shoes).

Report Time For All: 6:30pm - Show up already in your nice outfit. :)

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!

Senior Show Drillbook Next App Info:

The Senior Show is Friday, October 21st. Here is the app info to make learning the drill easier. I should have the 2nd song / September in before practice on Monday,

Show: Senior Show 2017

Organization: Howell

Author: Jade

Password: October

Search for "Howell" - it will come up under that (so you don't have to search thru 30+ HHS on the small screen).

Hockey Band:

The HHS Band Program has been invited to substitute for the UofM Hockey Band - and perform in their place for the Saturday, October 22nd Home Game (at Yost Arena, Ann Arbor, MI) vs Michigan Tech.

More information about try outs / practices and the event itself will come soon.

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Have fun tonight and everyone be ready to learn more at next Monday's night practice!
Homecoming is next week - once we get word on the schedule for Friday, we will let you know - Bandos be prepared to not be able to go home!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Marching Band Practice 9/20 - Cancelled

Hey All,

Smigell is out today and wanted me to let everyone know that Marching Band Practice today (9/20) is cancelled.  Be ready to put Centuries music / drill together tomorrow (9/21).

Tonight is the HHS Band Booster Meeting in the Band Room at 6:30pm. We are hoping to see some new (and old) faces there!

Thanks and have a good day!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Band Booster Meeting
Tuesday, 9-20-16
6:30pm
High school band room
We hope to see some new faces there tomorrow!!

Yankee Candle Fundraiser starts tomorrow.  Students who participate will earn a portion of the proceeds for their own student account.  This can help pay for band camp, the trip next year, music lessons & instrument repair and parts.  Please pick up your packet in the band room.  Money is due on the date you turn in your order.  Checks or money orders made out to Howell Band Boosters only.  NO CASH!!  If payment is not included, your order will not be placed. Orders and payments are due October 5, 2016.  There is a locked mailbox in the band room where you will turn these in.  Please do not give it to another student or Mr. Smigell.  Happy fundraising!!

MB Senior Show Forms

Hey MB Seniors!

Please take some time and fill out this form for the Senior Show. This form gives us the information to tell the announcer when you walk on the track.

Link to the Form.

Forms are due on Monday, October 17th. The Senior Show is Friday, October 21st.

Thanks!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

ATTN: MB Seniors (and Parents of MB Seniors)

Hey Guys,

I am trying to get prepared for the Senior Show. Below is the list from band camp of what Seniors we have in Marching Band. Please look over the list and make sure you are on it / your fellow Senior friends are on it. Sometimes forms aren't filled in all the way (which result in us leaving it blank) - or mistakes happen - which is why I am trying to make sure we have everyone now before the season gets crazier.

If you or someone you know is missing (or spelled wrong) - please email me at hhsbandjade@gmail.com or contact me on Facebook.

Thanks!

Allegoet, Matthew	Tuba
Basa, Chloe	Clarinet
Beard, Tessa	Clarinet
Brause, Jasmine	Flute
Carter, Kaitlin	Clarinet
Carter, Mikayla	Drum Major
Creed, Anna	Clarinet
Crilly, Patrick	Sax - Alto
Cruse, Alexandria	Pit
Ellis, Adam	Trumpet
Ettema, Julia	Trumpet
Fultz, Haylee	Color Guard
Golm, David	Pit
Houthoofd, Amanda	Flute
Judd, Parker	Trumpet
Kenney, Billy	Trumpet
Kuikahi, Lillian	Trumpet
Kutchey, Nichole	Flute
LaMay, Casie	Drum Major
Mazurek, Austin	Clarinet
Mullaney, Abbigail	Trumpet
Okopski, Luke	Trumpet
Robinson, Michael	Trumpet
Rushlow, Jacob	Trumpet
Rutkowski, Alana	Clarinet
Scott, Isabell	Clarinet
Senda, Nico	Trombone
Sist, Clark	Trumpet
Smith, Gillian	Clarinet
Spoor, Rebekah	Sax - Alto
Stuart, William	Pit
Timmermann, Madalynn	Mellophone
VanValkenburgh, Troy	Sax - Alto
Walter, Nolan	Trombone
Weems, Breanna	Color Guard
Wenzel, Matthew	Drumline - Snare
White, Logan	Euphonium
Wolan, Anna	Flute
Wood, Ben	Trombone

BTW - I saw the recording of Pinball Wizard's last run thru from last night - it looks pretty good for just brushing up on it! I can't wait to hear about the crowds reaction / seeing it complete!

Please refer to the post made last week about this week's schedule and the tailgate's needs! Thanks!


~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Senior Show Songs, Next Week, and Rehearsals

Hey Everyone!

I hope you guys survived the first week back to school! I saw the video of last night's half time show - it looks really hot! I can't wait to see "Pinball Wizard"!

Senior Show Halftime Songs:

Here are the results from the Senior Show Halftime Songs Survey:

"Centuries" - Fall Out Boy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqZhIenKeP0
"Victorious" - Panic at the Disco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyj1X9trpz0
"September" - Earth, Wind, and Fire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Gm5X9Sd4cE

The songs have been ordered - and soon I will be writing an awesome drill to salute our Seniors goodbye.

The Senior Show date hasn't been finalized yet - it could be either 10/14 or 10/21. We don't know yet because we never had 6 Home Games and 10/21 is considered a Playoff game. Smigell will get back to me when he gets word from the Principal and Athletic Director.

Marching Band Practice Schedule for the Season:

Monday Night: 6:30pm - 8:30pm (May need longer practice on Homecoming Game Week)
Tues - Thurs After School: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Friday: No After School Practice (expect Homecoming Game Day); Practice before Tailgate on Home Game Nights.

**MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH NIGHT PRACTICE WILL BE FROM 6:30PM TO 9PM DUE TO US NEEDING MORE TIME TO PRACTICE WITH THE 8TH GRADERS.**

Home Game #3 - vs. Hartland:
Friday, September 16th - @7pm - 8th Grader Show

Report Time: 4:30pm ON THE FIELD*** (Please try not to be late, we only have enough time to run through the whole thing a couple times)
Tailgate: 5:00pm (If you or your parents volunteered to bring stuff for it, please remember ^.^)
Uniforms: 5:30pm - Bring your solid Black socks and shoes. Wear this seasons t-shirt.
Step Off: 6:35pm
Pregame: 6:45pm - MB Performs Pregame Show
Kickoff: 7:00pm - MB Performs During Halftime
Game Ends: 9:00pm-ish (Depending on timeouts, injuries, etc.)

**A Friendly Reminder: Parents/Family of 8th graders (just like the our HS parents/family) have to pay admission to get into the stadium.**

Tailgate Donation Link Info:

Please sign up for September 16th Marching Band Tailgate!

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps: 
1. Click this link.
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on SignUp.com)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - SignUp.com will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!

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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Senior Show 2016 Song Survey / Reminders

MB Seniors:

Please take this survey to pick the 2016 Senior Show songs. Pick 3 songs you want to have us perform - and write your name at the end.

Survey: Link Here

Voting will close Friday, September 9th. Results will be posted this weekend.


Everyone:

Please refer to the blogpost made late last week if you haven't seen it.


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Good Luck on your first week back to school!

Thanks!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Practices and Tailgate Info

Hey Guys! I hope everyone is having an awesome Labor Day weekend!

Here are a few things about next week. There was also a post made earlier this week - Please look at it if you haven't yet - especially you SENIORS!

Practices:

Yes - After School Practices start on the first day of school (Tuesday, Sept 6th) - and they go from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. 

 

There is no Monday practice on Labor Day, September 5th.

After School Practices are Tues - Thurs from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. Smigell is still talking about Monday Night Practice times with the football coaches - but they are typically 6:30pmish to 8:30pmish. When he gets a confirmation from them about when they are ending their practices - then he will tell me / the students - and I will report it on here. There are no Friday After School practices (expect Homecoming Game Friday).

An easier to read version:

Practices:

Monday Night: 6:30pmish - 8:30pmish **Will get back to you the exact time of this practice!**
Tues - Thurs After School: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Friday: No After School Practice (expect Homecoming Game Day); Practice before Tailgate on Home Game Nights

Alterations on the uniforms are complete. If you have any issues with them, Mrs. Miller will be at the school on Tuesday and during tailgate (setup) to help fix them. 

Home Game #2 - vs. Livonia Churchill:
Friday, September 9th - @7pm

Report Time: 4:30pm ON THE FIELD*** (Please try not to be late, we only have enough time to run through the whole thing a couple times)
Tailgate: 5:30pm (If you or your parents volunteered to bring stuff for it, please remember ^.^)
Uniforms: 6:00pm - Bring your solid Black socks and shoes. Wear this seasons t-shirt.
Step Off: 6:35pm
Pregame: 6:45pm - MB Performs Pregame Show
Kickoff: 7:00pm - MB Performs During Halftime
Game Ends: 9:00pm-ish (Depending on timeouts, injuries, etc.)

Tailgate Donation Link Info:

Please sign up for September 9th Marching Band Tailgate!

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps: 
1. Click this link.
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on SignUp.com)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - SignUp.com will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy! 

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Seniors - Remember to send in songs you want to be an option for the Senior Show in this weekend! 

Be safe and enjoy the last days of your summer vacation! <3

Go Green!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett