Monday, October 31, 2016

Traverse City Pie Co. Fundraiser

Traverse City Pie Co. Fundraiser Starts 10-31-16 Ends 11-11-16
Order forms are in the sheet shack - also available here! (Added on 11/1). Fundraiser Info Form: HERE Fundraiser Order Form: HERE
All orders must be turned in by 11-11-16 in order to get certificates in time for Thanksgiving. This a a perfect opportunity to make some money for your charms accounts right before the holidays! Everyone has Pie for Thanksgiving! ~~~~~~~~~~~~

Have a fun and safe Halloween everybody! ~Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Thursday, October 27, 2016

Pictures, Pep Band, and Enrichment Project

Enrichment Project:

This is for all classes (but marching band) - if you are in multiple classes, you only need to do one.

Purpose: To help each student help themselves get better and build skill in their instrument through selecting and completing an individual project.

Success: Being able to recognize and identify personal musical improvements resulting from the project, and being able to demonstrate this for an audience, teachers, or judge.

What Counts:
  • Performing at and receiving a rating at S&E (Jan 13th & 14th)
  • Taking at least 4 private lessons during the school year
  • Attending a Clinic Day on your Primary Instrument
  • Participating in an extra curricular ensemble (LCCB, Tuba Christmas, Jazz Band, Church Group, Flute Choir) must be approved by Smigell
  • Participating in an Honors Ensemble (LCHB, DYO, UMYO, MSUYO, etc.)
  • Performing a S&E piece for the class or Smigell
Things that are coming up that count / event information:
  • EMU AIM Clinic - Saturday, November 12, 2016 - Website / Information
  • S&E - Friday / Saturday, January 13th / 14th, 2017 @ Brighton HS
    • Solo - $10 (Usually plus $20 - $40 for accompanist)
    • Duet - $9 per student
    • Trios, Quartets, etc. - $8 per student
    • Intention is due by Monday, October 31st, 2016
    • Money is due by Tuesday, November 1st, 2016
The Marching Band Ensemble Pictures:

Prices:

Large Print - $7

Individual - $3

Forms and information (who to write the checks to, etc.) will be announced on Monday.

Pep Band Saturday Afternoon - Saturday, October 29th:

When: Saturday - Oct 29th @1pm - End (~4pm unless a shut out, weather, time outs, etc.)
Where: Detroit Catholic Central HS - 27225 Wixom Rd, Novi, MI 48374 // 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 12:30pm 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 Novi (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.

It is really important that we all go in together - because they are being strict about it.

**If it rains, we will cancel Pep Band - Check the Blog / Facebook before you leave!**

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Stay safe and warm! 

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Two big deadlines coming up PLEASE READ!





Hello everyone!  This post will edited when a little more information is compiled.  I wanted to make sure people knew about two important deadlines that are fast approaching.



#1. EMU Clinic Day

http://www.emich.edu/musicdance/ensembles/bands/index.php

This is the link to the online form to register for EMU clinic day.  We have sent many kids to this in the past and they have learned tons.  Kids also have an opportunity if they wish to participate in the EMU honors band.  Why do EMU clinic day you ask?  It is an easy and early event to attend that counts toward each an HHS band student's ENRICHMENT PROJECT (every student has to complete one.  There are many ways to do so, more info on that very very soon).  It does cost money.  Information is available at the link.  THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS THIS SATURDAY.  The event itself takes place 11/12/2016.


#2.  MSBOA Solo and ensemble.

The deadline to sign up for solo and ensemble is Monday (Halloween).  The money is due by Tuesday, 11/1/2016.

Solo $10

Duet $18 (for both not apiece)

Trios, quartets etc.... $8 per kid

THE ACTUAL EVENT IS HELD IN BRIGHTON ON JANUARY 13th and 14th, 2016.

Solo and ensemble also fulfills the HHS Bands Enrichment Project.

More info to come, but I wanted to get these dates out there.


-Smigell


Friday, October 21, 2016

UofM Hockey Band

Report time is now 4:45pm at HHS due to Saturday being the Homecoming for football and a volleyball game around the same time of the hockey game - so sharing of the parking. We want to get there early enough to find a spot in time for the game.

Attire:

Smigell has mentioned this a few times but there has been some confusion.

Students are to wear neutral or UofM school colors to the game. This includes black, grey, white, blue, gold and yellow. They can wear either jeans or pants (no holes/stains and presentable please) and a long / short sleeved shirt (most students wear jeans and a long sleeved shirt cause they get chilly).

The rivals colors are black / gold / silver - so the more blue you have on, the better.

No UofM rival gear - which includes (but is not limited to) MSU / OSU / Norte Dame / etc. This is a UofM gig - if a student isn't able to represent UofM then this gig isn't for them  (they won't be able to get access). (I am a MSU grad and will be showing up in black pants and a blue / gold shirt).

Each student will get a UofM band t-shirt - but it will be at the game once we get our instruments in our area. The shirts will be handed out with the meal (or meal pass) the UofM staff members gives us.

Each student must have a permission slip signed and handed in, in order to go. This includes the students who have their parents coming to chaperone. Permission slips have been handed out and is posted in the blog post made earlier this week (I'm posting this on my phone so I can't do that fancy linking like I do on my computer in IL).

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Marching band cancelled today 10/20/2016 Hockey band will start today at 3PM 10/20/2016



Hey folks, the title says it all.  It's raining buckets.  Everything else on our schedule for tomorrow and the weekend remains the same.


-Smigell

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

HHS Mega BlogPost

Busy week coming up! These are the HHS events coming up this week (and one next week).

Yes - there IS marching band practice tomorrow after school (Weds, Oct 19th). They will be practicing getting on and off the stage and volume control of the songs.


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. :)

We need parents to come help with the uniforms - the more the merrier, so they can get in and out of them at a decent rate.  They need to be passed out to the students before the concert and collected after the concert. If you can help out, come to the uniform closet in the band room before / after the concert. :) Contact Christyne MacDermaid at (734) 476-0312 if you can help out / have any questions.

First Concert Basket Raffle:

Every first concert we do an Annual Basket Raffle when the students are changing into their Marching Band uniform. Super fun, cool baskets and it helps raise money for our program!

Each year during this event we hold a basket raffle. It's one of the main fundraisers for the Band Boosters to help us with our work supporting the band program. This year we have a fantastic array of baskets for you to consider.

Purchase your tickets and enter the raffle from 6:30-7:00ish - while waiting for the concert to begin.

Mr. Smigell will be announcing winners during the stage clearing before the marching band performance.

We’re also doing something different this year. We’re featuring tailgate baskets for both MSU and U of M. We’ll tally the team with the most tickets and announce both the winning team and the basket winner.

Here’s a sneak peek at what will be available, so you can plan ahead which basket you want to go for!

• MSU Tailgate (with tickets!)
• U of M Tailgate (with tickets!)
• Seasonal Centerpiece
• Halloween Centerpiece
• Halloween Table Display
• Seasonal candles, scents, and potpourri
• Lottery
• Movie Night
• Howell Highlanders Spirit
• Bath and Body
• MSU Music
• Coffee Lovers
• Music themed
• Gift card basket
• Autozone
• Pioneer Baking
• “A Michigan Breakfast” Heart of Michigan
• Baking Goodies
• Harry and David
• Decorative Pillows Array
• Facial/Skin Care Basket

Here is this year's information sheet.

INFORMATION SHEET


Home Game #6 - KLAA Championship:

Friday, October 21st - @7pm - Senior 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 / MB Seniors Honors
Game Ends: 9:00pm-ish (Depending on timeouts, injuries, etc.)

**A Friendly Reminder: Parents of Seniors would like to see their students last performances - We are looking for extra parents (of underclassmen) to help out with the Tailgate / Band in order to make this happen. Please take a look at the tailgate sign up link to see what help is still needed with either the tailgate or the band. Thanks!**

Senior Show Honors:

We are going to be honoring our MB Seniors during the halftime. Parents of the Seniors are to watch the halftime performance and then during the Pom-Poms performance (which is about 3 min long), come down and stand in line with their Seniors near the inflatable helmet. The Seniors will already be in alphabet order and ready.

Tailgate Donation Link Info:

Please sign up for October 21st 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!


UofM 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.

1. The game is at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor, MI.

Remaining rehearsal:

Thursday, October 20th => 3:30pm - 4:40pm

2. We are being driven by bus to Ann Arbor, with a few of the children being driven by chaperone. If you are adamant about your child not being driven by a chaperone (we do screen them), please let Smigell know so he can make sure they ride the bus.

3. Report time is this Saturday, Oct 22nd. at 5 PM. Bus will depart at 5:30pm.

4. The game is at 7:30PM. Tickets are available through through the University of Michigan Ticket Office (google-able) if you would like to come watch!

5. Your child will receive a box lunch, a t-shirt, and a ride to the game. Such a deal!

6. Return time is anywhere from around 11:30pm so make sure to be checking for those texts around that time :) And the Blog / Facebook pages.

Some of this info maybe subject to change, but mostly it is pretty solid. Any questions, email Smigell at Smigellj@howellschools.com
You must have this handed in and signed by your parent before you board the bus. You can also hand them in before the event - in the HHS Band Mailbox (in the band room). Don't give them to Smigell or another student.


Marching Band Picture:

Next Tuesday, October 25th after school (during the regular marching practice time) - we are going to have this year's marching band picture taken. It shouldn't take that long - but we need any parents who can come in and help pass out / put away uniforms.

If you can come, please come in towards the end of 7th hr. 

HHSMB Jacket Fundraiser:

As many of you know we’re trying to raise money to purchase new raincoats for the band, with most of the jackets being about 15 years old and degrading to the point where the stick together and are difficult to put on. This fundraiser will help us get new rain coats. I hope you can join in the effort and get some great food in the process.Please checkout the attached flyer. It’s easy to participate: call to place your order, print the flyer, and EAT!

It's for Monday / Tuesday, October 24th / 25th - all of the info is in the flyer below!

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The season is coming to an end! Seniors it's been great! 

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Annual Basket Raffle Info

Every first concert we do an Annual Basket Raffle when the students are changing into their Marching Band uniform. Super fun, cool baskets and it helps raise money for our program!

Here is this year's information sheet.

INFORMATION SHEET

Thanks!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Monday, October 10, 2016

Tailgate Link

Hey Guys!

Here is the Tailgate link for this week's game!

Tailgate Donations Link

Thanks!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Friday, October 07, 2016

PEP BAND IS CANCELLED / HOCKEY BAND PERMISSION SLIP

Hey Everyone!

Due to Rain - Tonight, October 7th's Pep Band has been cancelled! :(

Hockey Band Permission Slip:

You must have this handed in and signed by your parent before you board the bus. You can hand them in before the event - in the HHS Band Mailbox (in the band room). Don't give them to Smigell or another student.

PERMISSION SLIP


Band School Calendar:

Here is the Band School Calendar (there are more printed copies on the sheet shack outside of Smigell's Office).

Remember that some events / practices can be subject to change (due to weather, unforeseen circumstances, etc). If anything is changed, a blogpost will be made stating so - ASAP.



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If you didn't read last night's mega post of the upcoming events - here is a link: Last Blog Post. We are still planning out what we need for the tailgate - and the Sign-Up link will be posted this weekend! 

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Thanks! Stay Safe and Warm (and Dry!)!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Thursday, October 06, 2016

Pep Band, Home Game #5, First Concert, UofM Hockey Band

Hey Guys! Here is all the information I have to give you - this is everything you need to know (other than the link to the tailgate, which is coming this weekend).

Pep Band Tomorrow Tonight - Friday, October 7th:

When: Friday Tonight - Oct 7th @6:30pm - End (~9pm unless a shut out, weather, time outs, etc.)
Where: Milford HS - 2380 S Milford Rd, Highland, MI 48357 // 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.

**If it rains, we will cancel Pep Band - Check the Blog / Facebook before you leave!**

HHS Band Boosters Meeting:

Wednesday, October 12th @ 6:30pm in the HHS Band Room. New members are welcome!

Home Game #5 - vs. Brighton:
Friday, October 14th - @7pm - Little Brown Jug

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.)

Tailgate Donation Link Info:
Coming this weekend - look for the email / blogpost / Facebook post.


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 15 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!

UofM 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.

1. The game is at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor, MI.

Your Child MUST attend at least 3 of the 4 following rehearsals:

Tuesday, October 11th => 3:30pm - 4:40pm
Wednesday, October 12th => 3:30pm - 4:40pm
Monday, October 17th => 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday, October 20th => 3:30pm - 4:40pm

2. We are being driven by bus to Ann Arbor, with a few of the children being driven by chaperone. If you are adamant about your child not being driven by a chaperone (we do screen them), please let Smigell know so he can make sure they ride the bus.

3. Report time is this Saturday, Oct 22nd. at 4:45 PM. Bus will depart at 5:30pm.

4. The game is at 7:30PM. Tickets are available through through the University of Michigan Ticket Office (google-able) if you would like to come watch!

5. Your child will receive a box lunch, a t-shirt, and a ride to the game. Such a deal!

6. Return time is anywhere from around 11:30pm so make sure to be checking for those texts around that time :) And the Blog / Facebook pages.

Some of this info maybe subject to change, but mostly it is pretty solid. Any questions, email Smigell at Smigellj@howellschools.com

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Mark your calendars! The next couple weeks are really busy!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Tuesday, October 04, 2016

Yankee Candle is due tomorrow, Weds Oct. 5.  Please make sure payment is included.  They can't be processed without checks made to Howell Band Boosters or a money order.  The mailbox is located in the band room.  Please place orders in there.