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:
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:
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!
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:
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.
If you can come, please come in towards the end of 7th hr.
HHSMB Jacket Fundraiser:
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
