Honors Band Congrats

Congratulations to our Howell High School band students that were selected for the Livingston County Honors Band (LCHB)!  LCHB consists of students from Howell, Brighton, Hartland, Pinckney and Fowlerville high school bands. LCHB concert is Monday, February 4th at 7 p.m. in the Rod Bushey Auditorium at Howell High School.  Congratulations everyone!!!!

Flute

Olivia LaCommare

Sara Reder

Chloe Chandler

Clarinet

Kim Meagher

Grace Fyke

Andrew Damboiu

Alto Sax

Matt Roberts

Tenor Sax

Braden Gregory

Trumpet

Sean Gleason

French Horn

Drew LaCommare

Sharon Kwan

Trombone

Kyle Brinker

Renae Kenney

Euphonium

Jenna Wellman

Owen Tolsdorf

Tuba

Matt Armbruster

Percussion

Alec Pominville

Jadon Deland

Concert Reminder & Jazz Band Update!

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Date: Tuesday, December 11th
Concert starts at 7 p.m.
Jazz Band: report time 6:15 (be on stage and ready to rehearse at 6:15)
Report time for all other bands is 6:30pm - In performance uniform
Where: Rod Bushey / HHS Auditorium

Help needed!  After the concert, students wearing vests and jackets need to turn them in at the band uniform room.  Need helpers to assist with this (similar to marching band uniform turn in). Please come to the band room after the concert if you can help. Thank you!

- Laura

Buying your MB uniform, no booster meeting, need help tomorrow

A message from Laura Allegoet:

Howell MB Uniform:

Out with the old…… in with the new! Thanks to funds from Howell Public Schools, the Howell High School Marching Band was able to purchase new marching band uniforms. If you would like a piece of history – the current (soon to be “former”) marching band uniforms are for sale. These iconic uniforms have been in use for over 15 years and are associated with lots of history and memories.

We’re offering interested families the chance to commemorate that history by keeping a piece of it. Parents have expressed interest in a hat and plume for graduation memorabilia tables, and in sashes to hang or frame with a diploma. Uniforms can also be turned into a pillow or tote bag. There are several on-line companies that can turn your uniform into a work of art. If interested in more info, mention that in your order or email Laura Allegoet at allegoel@howellschools.com

Order form is below. Please share the order form with anyone you think might be interested (alumni, etc.). Your uniform order will be delivered sometime in January.

ORDER FORM  <--------------

HHS Band Booster Meeting:

Reminder: NO band booster meeting this month! The next band booster meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 9th at 6:30 p.m. in the choir room. Hope to see you there!

Help Needed:

Help needed: TOMORROW - Thursday, December 5th at 10 a.m. in the band room. We need to steam all of the new Wind Ensemble jackets and Highlander Band vests. If you can help, please contact Christyne MacDermaid at christynemacdermaid@gmail.com or 734-476-0312. Must have current Howell Schools volunteer forms completed with the school in order to help.

HHS Band Program Concert:

Holiday Band Concert: Tuesday, December 11th at 7 p.m. in the Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center. Student report time is 6:30.

Thanks for supporting Howell Bands!

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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Shirt & tie delivery / post-Thanksgiving updates

Thank you to everyone that helped with the Fantasy of Lights parade and soup potluck!  Great performance by our HHS marching band! 

Shirt & tie pick-up and payment are this Thursday, November 29th! Students will have an opportunity during class on Thursday to get their shirts and ties if they ordered them.

Cost is $20 for the shirt and tie combo, $16 for just the shirt, and ties are $5 each. Checks payable to Howell HS Band. If your student doesn't have their payment on Thursday, they can pay and get their shirt any time up until December 10th (day before concert).

Thanks to the band boosters and donations to the band program, we were able to purchase vests for Highlander Band and new jackets for Wind Ensemble. Students in these bands were fitted for their jacket or vest and they are in also! 

Jackets and vests are the property of Howell High School Bands and will be stored at the school. They must be turned in to the band uniform room at the end of each concert/performance. Lost or damaged jackets will be the responsibility of the student and they will be charged the cost to replace it (just like a lost or damaged library book).

Jazz Band practice from yesterday is NOT being rescheduled this week. Remaining rehearsals are:
Monday, December 3rd 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Monday, December 10th 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Holiday Band Concert is Tuesday, December 11th at 7 p.m. in the Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center.

Questions?  Please contact Laura Allegoet at allegoel@howellschools.com

Thank you! - Laura

Fantasy of Lights / November Band Info

Fantasy of Lights Parade
Rehearsal for marching band members for the Fantasy of Lights Parade:

Thursday, November 15th  2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Monday, November 19th  2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Fantasy of Lights Parade is Friday, November 23rd.
Report time:  5 p.m. (Grand River closes at 5 p.m.)
Busses and trailer leave high school for parade:  6 p.m.
Parade starts at 7 p.m.
We are #33 in the parade line-up.

We are dressing up in our uniforms, packing the trailer and busses and leaving by 6pm. Please don't be late.

Students are allowed to wear stuff under their uniform to keep warm (long-johns or under-armor helps out a lot), wear simple "beanie" hats under their marching band hats as long as they are black / dark grey / dark green, and gloves (some students put hand warmers inside their gloves to help keep warm).

We are also having our annual soup 'n such potluck at the band room after the parade - a great way for everyone to warm up!  Click on the sign up link below if you can help and/or make a donation.

ANNUAL POTLUCK SIGN UP LINK HERE <----------

Jazz Band
Jazz band starts Monday, November 19th in the band room - here is the rehearsal schedule:

Monday, November 19th  3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Monday, November 26th  2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Monday, December 3rd  2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Monday, December 10th  2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Jazz band is optional but, in order to participate, students MUST ATTEND 3 OF THE 4 REHEARSALS!

Solo & Ensemble
If your student signed up to participate in Solo & Ensemble in January, their registration fee is due this Friday, November 16th.  Students can find how much they owe on the list posted in the band room.  Or, if you need to know how much your student owes, please contact Laura Allegoet at allegoel@howellschools.com

Winter Concert:

Date:  Tuesday, December 11th
When:  7pm
Report Time:  6:30pm - In performance uniform
Where:  Rod Bushey / HHS Auditorium

Each ensemble has their own version of the following performance uniform which has been / will be discussed during their respective classes / hrs.

Concert (9th Grade) Band Performance Uniform:

- White Formal Shirt
- Black Tie
- Black Pants
- Black Socks and Dress Shoes

Concert Shirts:
The shirts / ties are in - but need to be sorted.  Mr. Smigell will make an announcement about when the shirts / ties are ready to be passed out.

Prices are:

White Formal Shirt - $16
Black Tie -$4
Combo - $20 (Shirt + Tie)

You pay by cash or check made to Howell HS Bands - and you can pay when the shirts / ties are delivered - up until the day of the concert.  Payment is needed in order to receive your shirt.

If anyone has any money troubles, please contact Mr. Smigell ASAP. The program has a few items to help out those in need.



 

Shirt Fittings and FOL Parade Info

Concert Shirt Fittings:
This refers to any 9th grade, new student to the program or any student needing a new shirt.

Mr. Bourbonias from the Brighton Tux Shop is coming this Thursday, November 1st during 7th hour to do white, formal shirt fittings.  The shirts / ties will come in around the end of November.

PLEASE - order your shirt and tie on Thursday if you are a freshman or need a new shirt!  Mr. Smigell would like all the shirts to be the same and ordering them all from Brighton Tux ensures they will be.  These prices are also less than you can find at most places.

Prices are:

White Formal Shirt - $16
Black Tie -$4
Combo - $20 (Shirt + Tie)

You pay by cash or check made to Howell HS Bands. Payment can be made on Thursday or when the shirts come in.  Formal shirts and ties will be worn at the next concert on December 11th.

New Wind Ensemble Jackets and Highlander Band Vests
Thanks to the band boosters and donations made to the band program, we are able to purchase new jackets for Wind Ensemble and vests for Highlander Band.  Brighton Tux Shop will be fitting Wind Ensemble and Highlander Band for their new attire on Thursday, November 1st.

Like our marching band uniforms, the jackets and vests will be turned in after each concert and stored in the band room.  Students in Wind Ensemble and Highlander Band will be assigned a jacket or vest for the school year.  All bands wear their white formal shirt and tie for concert performances.  Concert Band and Symphonic Band do NOT wear a jacket or vest.


Fantasy of Lights Parade
Rehearsal for marching band members for the Fantasy of Lights Parade:

Tuesday, November 13th  2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 15th  2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Monday, November 19th  2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Fantasy of Lights Parade is Friday, November 23rd.
Report time:  5 p.m. (Grand River closes at 5 p.m.)
Busses and trailer leave high school for parade:  6 p.m.
Parade starts at 7 p.m.

We are dressing up in our uniforms, packing the trailer and busses and leaving by 6pm. Please don't be late.

We don't know our position number in the parade yet.

Students are allowed to wear stuff under their uniform to keep warm (long-johns or under-armor helps out a lot), wear simple "beanie" hats under their marching band hats as long as they are black / dark grey / dark green, and gloves (some students put hand warmers inside their gloves to help keep warm).

Help needed Monday, Oct. 15 @7am!!  We need help for about an hour hanging up raincoats in the band room.  If you can help, please text Christyne MacDermaid at 734-476-0312.

The first band concert is on Wednesday.  We have our awesome raffle again this year before the concert.  This year we are changing it up in hopes that the concert doesn’t go too long.  We will be putting names on the tickets instead of using numbers.  An easy way to speed this process up is using an address label instead of handwriting each one.  There are a lot of great baskets waiting for you to win!!

Senior Show / First Concert Info

Home Game #5 - vs. Brighton:
Friday, October 12th - @7pm

Report Time: 4:00pm ON THE FIELD*** (Please try not to be late, we only have enough time to run through the whole thing a couple times)
Tailgate: 4:45/5pm (If you or your parents volunteered to bring stuff for it, please remember ^.^)
Uniforms / Senior Pictures: 5:45pm
Step Off: 6:05pm
Senior Family Meeting Up: 6:15pm* at the Gate near the Scoreboard
Senior Walk: 6:20pm
Pregame: 6:45pm - MB Performs Pregame Show
Kickoff: 7:00pm - MB Performs During Halftime
Game Ends: ~9:00pm-ish (Depending on timeouts, injuries, etc.)

* - If you are walking/want to walk with the band over to the field - you still have to pay admission at the ticket booth before you can meet up with your Senior student at the Scoreboard gate. It is important to be lined up before the Senior Walk starts to prevent any issues.

Tailgate for the Fifth Game - Friday, October 12th @4:45pm:
Everyone needs to bring $3 per person please if you are not donating something or helping with something (listed on the Sign Up link). You can drop off money early in an envelope in the mailbox in the band room w/your name (and your families names) on it. This helps with the extra costs needed to feed everyone. Thanks!

Sign Ups for what is needed for the tailgate is here: SIGN UP LINK

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Senior Show Line-Up Survey:

Seniors - please fill this out to the fullest. This form is due by Wednesday, October 10th. This gives us enough time to compile and hand in Friday morning.

SENIOR SHOW FORM - SENIORS PLEASE FILL OUT <------

Post-Season Marching Band Practice:

In order to prepare the marching band for the First Band Concert, they will be practicing their seasons' music and during a complete run-thru (marching into the auditorium and onto stage). This is also a sound check for the marching band to ake any adjustments needed.

MB Practice Date:

Tuesday, October 16th: 2:30pm - 3:30pm

First Band Concert:

Wednesday, October 17th 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 (all black socks and shoes).

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

Band Booster Meeting (Rescheduled Date):

The rescheduled Band Booster Meeting is Thursday, October 11th at 6:30pm in the HHS Band Room.
It is not too late to be a part of the parent organization that help supports the HHS Band Program! Everyone is welcome!

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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

BB Meeting Cancelled, Hockey Band - Senior Show Info Soon

Band Booster Meeting:

Band Booster Meeting tonight has been canceled. Rescheduled date TBA. Hockey Band:

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).

Hockey Band Shirts are being passed out tomorrow. They are to report with them on.

The rivals colors are green / gold / tan - 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).

The shirts will be handed out with the meal (or meal pass) the UofM staff members give us.

Each student must have a permission slip signed and handed in, in order to go by this Friday. No permission slip = Not going! This includes the students who have their parents coming to chaperone. Permission slips have been handed out and a copy is posted below.

HOCKEY BAND PERMISSION SLIP  <------------------------

Hockey Band Event:

Report Time: 4:30pm

Bus Leaving: 5pm

Hockey Game Starts: 7pm vs Vermont

Return to HHS: ~ 11pm

***If a student is going home with their parents after the game (if their parents are going to the game to watch), then they MUST have it written down on the permission slip and tell Smigell that they are leaving. This is to keep our attendance correct and to allow the bus to leave ASAP.***

Senior Show Home Game Info is coming soon! Check later this week!

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~Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Home Football Game This Thurs!

Home Game #4 - vs. Salem (JV/8th Graders):

Thursday, September, 27th - @~6:30pm (estimated start time)

SCHEDULE BELOW! 

Practice: 4pm

Tailgate: 5pm (If you or your parents volunteered to bring stuff for it, please remember ^.^)

Uniforms: 5:30pm
Step Off: 6:00pm

Pregame: 6:15pm (Approx)

Kickoff: 6:30pm (Approx) - MB Performs During Halftime 

Game Ends: 8:30pm-ish (Depending on timeouts, injuries, etc.)

We are performing with the 8th graders at this game while supporting our JV Football team.

Tailgate for the Game:

Everyone needs to bring $3 per person please if you are not donating something or helping with something (listed on the Sign Up link). You can drop off money early in an envelope in the mailbox in the band room w/your name (and your families names) on it. This helps with the extra costs needed to feed everyone. Thanks!

Sign Ups for what is needed for the tailgate is here: SIGN UP LINK *

* - We need help with a lot of things! Any help is greatly appreciated! 

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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

HOMECOMING FRIDAY!

Home Game #3 - vs. Hartland (Homecoming):

Friday, September, 21st - @7pm

SCHEDULE BELOW! 

Normal (But Shortened) School Day:

• Entire MB goes to Pep Rally // MB, Color Guard, Drumline Plays @1:35pm at the Field House
• 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 a 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 their "Halftime" at Pregame Show

Kickoff: 7:00pm - MB Performs During Halftime (with Court stuff)

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 for the Game:Everyone needs to bring $3 per person please if you are not donating something or helping with something (listed on the Sign Up link). You can drop off money early in an envelope in the mailbox in the band room w/your name (and your families names) on it. This helps with the extra costs needed to feed everyone. Thanks!

Sign Ups for what is needed for the tailgate is here: SIGN UP LINK *

* - We still need some help with a few things!

Bottled water is always welcomed (since we go through a lot every school year - especially in the fall). Powdered Gatorade / Powerade is also something we use a lot in the fall season.

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Have a great homecoming! Stay safe!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Fall 2018-2019 Chair Placements

Hello everyone!


Below are the chair placements for all four bands.  Here are a couple of things before we begin:

1. DON'T FREAK OUT.  If you are concerned about your placement, please talk to Mr. Smigell first.

2. We are a team, and we are a family.  Healthy competition is good for our program, but gloating or saltiness is not acceptable whether face to face or on social media.  Inappropriate reactions to chair placement in either direction will not be tolerated.  We support each other!

3. As always, there are occasional errors in this process.  If you are not on the list, or if you think we might have made a mistake, or you have any questions or concerns, PLEASE TALK TO ME (Mr. Smigell) FIRST BEFORE FREAKING OUT.  We literally run about 99.5% correct, however.

Concert Band:

Flutes:
Ellie Bonanni
Sara Reder
Olivia LaCommare
Marissa Di Bello
Kaitlyn Barrett
Sarah Konsdorf
Zakkery Higgins
Jocelyn Alexandres
Liam Trembath
Sara Nichols
Emma Hacke
Grace Birch
Samantha Anderson
Claudia Lepecki
Hannah Martin

Clarinets:
Grace Fyke
Brian Roberts/Phillip Hampton TIE
Andrew Damboiu
Brent Nichols
Evalyn Schlacht
Jorja Vartoogian
Clare Rollins
Ryan Smith

Saxophones:
Ben Miller
Lucas Farmer
Joseph Janssen
Edra Timmerman
Ben Zeppa
Leah Sleder
Nevan Smith
Nathan O'Mara

Trumpets:
Sasha Catlett
Elijah Flak
Cody Barnes
Ben Arrick
Drew Flory
Dominic Pellegrino
Alex Alesso
Luke Walters
Logan Wilson
Adam Buchler
Bella Pupa

French Horn:
Nick Walker
Lily Hampton
Ben Broadbent
Adam Roberts
Samantha Evard

Trombone:
Michael Cole
Elijah Belanger
Alex Barron
Andrew Ochodnicky

Euphonium:
Lily Vincent
Danny Bolton

Tuba:
Arvin Yang

Percussion:
Molly Perrin
Jadon Deland
Anna Hoffman
Justin Fackender
Joziah McCray
Lucas Novak
Tarence Torres



Symphonic Band

Flutes:
Karris Mahoney
Theresa LaFramboise
Alicia Burton
Kaitlyn Meyer
Isabella Zack
Genna Griffin
Anna Sartor
Shelby Kern
Sophie Harbison
Olivia Dakota
Isabella Lingenfelter

Oboes:
Emily Cuellar
Emma Wood

Clarinets:
Ann Ketchum
Mariah Huhta
Courtney Taylor
Brianna Brunk
Ethan Kibler
Olivia Gomez

Bass Clarinet:
Caden Harris
Carter Grissom

Saxophones:
Abby Asel
Jace Hund
Evan McDonnell
Connor Murphy
Josh Jennings
Ryan Lane
Jon Page
Deven Welch
Brent Berry

Trumpet:
Hannah Vasiloff
Dan Klungle
Ben Hauck
Ethan Ormsbee
Devon Harlow
Ryan Gula
Ty Vickerman
Nolan Koch

French Horns:
Mathias Dahline
Jonathan Lachowicz

Trombone:
Jacob Drotos
Gunnar Offerman
Kyle Kotarski
Niklas Woodard

Euphonium:
Owen Tolsdorf
Cameron Houthoofd
Brice Berry

Tuba:
Jaya Yacks
Alex Portner

Percussion:
Mason Macdermaid
Brandon Viel
Brendan Melmoth
Cooper Ferguson
Josh Page
Parker Freeman
Zach Estepp
Kachiri Hartwell
Alex Ellis


Highlander Band

Oboe:
Charlie Huhta

Flute:
Emily Gonzales
Bria Sheffer
Cas Morris
Saylor Payne
Kay Lama
Cameron Setlak
Melanie Carlson
Kaylee Malone
Hailey Smith
Veronika Lepecki
Julianna Nepa

Clarinets:
Austin Fisher
Haley Jacobson
Derrick Simet
Jade Rojas
Katie Vyse
Mason Passinault
Patti Salmon
Shane Norris

Saxophones:
Josh Cowger
Ryan Herrmann
Mitch Albrant
Sam Spiker
David Johnston
Chet Brayton
Caitie Arrick

Bass Clarinet:
Madison Vandreumel

Bassoon:
Colin Dewitt

Trumpet:
Craig Stebbing
Anthony Hanvey
Andrew Trierweiler
Cody Gerkin
Paul Smaza
Joseph Nepa
Madison Melby
Josh Zamonski
Austin Woodard
Owen Wood

French Horn:
Evan Hibbard
Zach Farmer

Trombone:
Renea Kenney
Sean Gleason
Casey Papson
Ashlyn Tait
Tyler Ralko
Tj Stachowski

Euphonium:
Jenna Wellman
Jordan Tracy
Christina Marmolejos
Kale Boyer

Tuba:
Jackson Bondie
Luke Breuer
Alex Portner

Percussion:
Andrew Grager
Rocco Merucci
Alaina Pitera
Zac Breuer



Wind Ensemble

Flutes:
Chloe Chndler
Lizzy Jamieson
Cecilia Nagel
Amanda Peddie
Marian Kenney
Calyn Mira
Emily Endebrock

Oboe:
Dallas Pine

Clarinets
Kim Meagher
Margeaux Labadie
Nora Hall
Alex Lam
Kylie Lopo
Claire Flory
Lauren Soth
Emily Vincent
Jessica Snider

Bass Clarinet:


Bassoon:
Mason Hughes

Saxophones:
Zach Charette/Matt Roberts TIE
Braden Gregory
Brandon Spencer
Ben Yoder
Hannah Lingefelter
Morgan Atkins
Hannah Thomason

Trumpets:
Sean Gleason
Michael Farrel
Michael Sutton
Jacob Zirkle
Luke Thacker
Tom Prince
Kyle Matta

French Horns:
Drew LaCommare
Chris Hackenberg
Sharon Kwan
Shannon Hobson

Trombone:
Danny Zeppa
Mztt Immel
Kyle Brinker
Hunter Compton
Jon Hoffman

Euphonium:
Mike Goble
Nick Broadbent

Tuba:
Marcus Banks
Matt Armbruster

Percussion:
Brandon Tann
Mikayla Norton
Zoey Rector Brooks
Alec Pominville
Lillia McCurdy


THANKS FOR EVERYONE'S EFFORTS DURING THESE AUDITIONS!

-Smigell

Pep Band Tomorrow!

Pep Band: Friday, September, 14th:

When: Friday Night - Sept 14th @6:30pm - End (~9pm unless a shut out, weather, time outs, etc.)

Where: Novi HS - 24062 Taft Rd, Novi, MI 48375 // 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 (Big Screen Themes)

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 Novi HS (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.

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Please refer to the older posts:

Hockey Band  <-----

September MEGA Post  <-----

for news on other upcoming events (including Homecoming!) this month!

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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Hockey Band Info!

Hello Everyone!

Here is the Hockey Band Info:

The HHS Band Program has been invited to substitute for the UofM Hockey Band - and perform in their place for the Saturday, October 6, 2018 Home Game vs Vermont.

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, September 18th => 3:30pm - 4:40pm

Tuesday, September 25th => 3:30pm - 4:40pm

Monday, October 1st => 5:00pm - 6:15pm

Wednesday, October 3rd => 3:30pm - 4:40pm

They are signing up tomorrow in class and I will choose from those who signed up (assuming that kids that cannot make rehearsals will not sign up)

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 Saturday, Oct 6. 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 10:45-11:30pm so make sure to be checking for those texts around that time :) And the Blog / Facebook pages.

September MEGA Blogpost

HHS Home Football Games - Season 2018:

• Home vs Fordson - Saturday, August 25th @ 4:30pm
• Home vs Plymouth - Thursday, August 30th @ 7pm
• Home vs Hartland (Homecoming) - Friday, September 21st @ 7pm
• JV Home vs Salem (Middle School Students) - Thursday, September 27th @7pm
• Home vs Brighton (Senior Show) - Friday, October 12th @ 7pm

Pep Band: This Fri CANCELED!

This Friday's Pep Band at Northville HS has been canceled due to distance / travel. The Pep Band will be traveling next week to Novi HS.

Pep Band: Friday, September, 14th:

When: Friday Night - Sept 14th @6:30pm - End (~9pm unless a shut out, weather, time outs, etc.)

Where: Novi HS - 24062 Taft Rd, Novi, MI 48375 // 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 (Big Screen Themes)

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 NoviHS (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.

Home Game #3 - vs. Hartland (Homecoming):

Friday, September, 21st - @7pm

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE BELOW! (This is the generic one used in the past few years - real schedule will be posted when known).

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 their "Halftime"at Pregame Show

Kickoff: 7:00pm - MB Performs During Halftime (with Court stuff)

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.

MB Uniform Fitting:

The last uniform fitting is Wednesday, September 12th after MB until 5pm.

School Year MB Practices:

Monday Evenings: 6:30pm - 8:30pm (This includes the first day of school!)

Tuesdays - Thursdays: 2:30pm - 3:30pm

HHS Band Program Info Packet:

All of the students were sent home an info packet that included the HHS Band Program's calendar. Here is a copy of the packet in case you missed it / lost it / etc. - so you can mark the important dates on your calendar!

HHS BAND PROGRAM PACKET

HHS Band Spiritwear:

We have two companies that sell HHS Band Spiritwear - "Spirit of Livingston" and "JJ Jinkelheimer's". They both have different options to choose from.

Here are the info / links to both of them.

"Spirit of Livingston" Store

"JJ Jinkelheimer's" Info Sheet

HHS Band Booster Meeting: Sept 5th @6:30pm:

A message from Dean Norton - Band Booster President:

"Hello everyone -

If you’ve never been involved in the Band Boosters, our primary purpose is two-fold: to provide a mechanism for parents to become more deeply involved in band program—thereby enriching student experiences, and to support the program and student activities within the program through fundraising. And we have fun!

We’ve set our meeting date and time for this season as the first Wednesday of each month, at 630PM, in the HHS Band Room. As such our inaugural meeting for this season will be Wednesday, September 5, at 630PM.

We are Parent-Powered and we need you this year. If you meant to be involved last year but couldn’t make it work, this may be your year! If you are new to high school band, come check it out.

I hope you can join us.

Thank you. "

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I had an awesome time working in person with the HHS MB for the month of August! I will miss you all until I can come visit / work in person again!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

MB SENIORS VOTING LINK

Seniors!

This is for MB Seniors - the students of the Class of 2019 ONLY!

Time to VOTE on the Senior Show Music handed in!

CLICK HERE TO VOTE: FORM <-------

Voting will close at 1st hr on Thursday, August 30th.

Results will be posted by that afternoon. 

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I am excited for our first "home game" tomorrow! 

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

HELP Needed & August 30th Game Info

Hello band families!

Christyne MacDermaid is in URGENT need of help with marching band uniform fittings!  Below is the uniform fitting schedule.  Please contact Christyne MacDermaid at christynemacdermaid@gmail.com or text her at 734-476-0312 if you can help.  No experience necessary!

Uniform Fittings

VETERANS:

TOMORROW!  Wednesday, August 29th after practice (3:30 to 5) and from 6 to 8:30 (during drumline practice)

NEW MARCHING BAND MEMBERS:

Last name A to M - Tuesday, September 4th after practice (3:30 to 5)

Last name N to Z - Wednesday, September 12th after practice (3:30 to 5)

If you need to come on a different day than you are assigned, that is fine!

Home Game #2 vs. Plymouth

We are serving pizza for our first tailgate - cost is $3.  You may pay ahead of time by having your student put the money in an envelope and dropping in the band room mailbox OR pay at the tailgate.  Thank you to everyone that signed up to donate items and volunteer.  There are still a few spots open to help with clean up in the football stadium stands toward the end of the game.  You can sign up here:  http://signup.com/go/vvEiphZ

Report time at the football stadium for practice:  4:30 pm

Tailgate: starts around 5 or 5:15 pm

Step Off: 6:20 pm (The band lines up in the loading dock area between the band room and auditorium and then march over to the stadium. This is a must see!)

Pregame: 6:30 pm - MB performs before/during the ceremony for the re-naming of the football stadium (John Dukes Field)

Renaming Ceremony:  6:40 pm

Kickoff: 7:00pm

Game ends:  between 9 and 9:30 pm (band members will march back over to the band room and depart from there)

Uniform for this game is the same as the last game at U of M:  Marching band t-shirt, khaki shorts (no booty shorts), black shoes and black socks.  Shoes and socks must be solid black - no white or other colors on the shoe or soles.

Marching Band Seniors - don't forget to vote for senior show music!  See the blog post from August 24th to vote!

Band Camp Pictures - A message from Emily Vincent

Hello everyone!! I just wanted to post on here again because we are in MAJOR need of marching band camp pictures! If you don't send me your pictures, we won't be able to have a page this year! Please send them to me at ev67203@howellschools.com and put "Band Camp 2018-19" in the subject line. Thanks a ton!!
~ Emily Vincent

It's been a great week of school so far!  Go Highlanders!

- Laura Allegoet

Howell HS Band Assistant

Marching Band - August 30th game and Uniform Fittings

 August 30th Game Info

What a great performance for our marching band at U of M stadium for our "home" opener Saturday! Our next home game is Thursday, August 30th at 7 p.m. Below is the link to sign up if you can help or donate to the tailgate.

This is our pizza tailgate so we ask each student to donate $3 to cover the cost of the pizzas.

1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: http://signup.com/go/vvEiphZ

Report time for the game on Thursday is 4:30 - please be on the field and ready to practice at 4:30! 

Uniform Fittings

Uniform fittings start this week for veterans:

Wednesday, August 29th after practice (3:30 to 5) and from 6 to 8:30 (during drumline practice)

New marching band member uniform fittings:

Last name A to M - Tuesday, September 4th after practice (3:30 to 5)

Last name N to Z - Wednesday, September 12th after practice (3:30 to 5)

If you need to come on a different day than you are assigned, that is fine!

Christyne MacDermaid will need lots of help for fittings on all days. If you can help, please email her at christynemacdermaid@gmail.com

Band Camp Lost and Found

Finally......if your student left anything at band camp, please have them check the lost and found. If it's not there, we can contact the camp and see if it is still there and they will mail the item to you. They found a retainer and prescription glasses if your student is missing theirs.................

Buses have left UofM

Buses left UofM

Current ETA is 830pm (depending on traffic)

ATTN SENIORS: Senior Show Songs

Seniors!

This is for  MB Seniors - the students of the Class of 2019 ONLY!

Time to get the Senior Show Music assembled!

First you fill out a form with three songs to be voted on later. 

Then you will vote on the songs your class handed in. 

Here is the form to fill out: FORM

You will have until Tuesday, August 28th to hand songs in.

Then the next day, I will post the voting link - voting will close at 1st hr on Thursday, August 30th.

Results will be posted by that afternoon. 

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I am excited for UofM tomorrow! 

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

This Saturday

Post-Band Camp Practices:

Thursday, August 23rd: 6pm - 8pm -> Challenger Soccer Field
Friday, August 24th: 8am - 11am -> Howell Football Field

Orientation:

Thursday, August 23rd: 8am - 11am

Pictures will be made up on Wednesday, September 5th!


HHS Home Football Games - Season 2018:

• Home vs Fordson - Saturday, August 25th @ 4:30pm
• Home vs Plymouth - Thursday, August 30th @ 7pm
• Home vs Hartland (Homecoming) - Friday, September 21st @ 7pm
• JV Home vs Salem (Middle School Students) - Thursday, September 27th @7pm
• Home vs Brighton (Senior Show) - Friday, October 12th @ 7pm

First Game (@UofM - Sat, August 25th) Information:

Tickets are $10 at the door. You can buy them ahead of time at the Athletic Department Weds - Fri from 9am - 3pm. If tickets are bought ahead of time, Howell gets a higher % of the ticket price.

Everyone - including chaperones/staff - needs to buy a ticket to the game in order to get in. The only people that don't need to buy tickets are the students in the marching band. 

Report Time: 2pm

Leave: 2:30pm

Pre-Game: 4pm

Game Starts: 4:30pm

Halftime: ~6pm

Arriving at the School: ~ 8 / 8:30pm

Students are in charge of their own dinners. They will have 3rd quarter off to buy / eat their dinner (just like our regular home games). Please make sure that students eat lunch before arriving for report time and have money to buy dinner. No outside food / beverages are allowed inside the stadium. 

All regular UofM Big House Stadium Rules apply to this game. Here is the website with all the rules listed: UofM Stadium Rules

Parking: If you are planning on parking lots surrounding the stadium or Pioneer's parking lot - it is $10. Here is the map of the parking lots for the UofM Big Ten Stadium parking - which includes where the handicapped parking is located. UofM Stadium Parking 

Both Howell (Home) and Fordson (Away) fans are sitting on the away side of the stadium. It is general seating - so no need to worry about assigned seats.

Uniform for the First Game* - Sat, August 25th @ 4:30pm:

• This Seasons' Marching Band T-Shirt (They will get either Thurs or Fri practice)
• Khaki Shorts - School Appropriate, No Stains or Rips/Tears - or booty shorts.
• All Black Socks
• All Black Shoes - No White/Colored Logo, Trim or Soles

*This uniform is used throughout the school year.

It is IMPORTANT to have full black shoes and socks - especially for this game! Any color will stand out in the stands.

School Year Practices:

Monday Evenings: 6:30pm - 8:30pm (This includes the first day of school!)

Tuesdays - Thursdays: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Fridays: Only on Home Game Days (will be announced exactly what time closer to the game)

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Seniors!

This Friday afternoon, I will post the Senior Show Song/Music Survey stuff. You will have until Friday, August 31st to hand songs in. Then the next day (Saturday, September 1st) I will post the voting link - voting will close on Wednesday, September 5th.

Be prepared!

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I am excited to be here for the rest of the month - and to be able to go to the first two games. I can't wait for this Saturday's game!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

The busses left camp at 1pm today.

August MEGA Post

Band Camp:

Report Times for Home Band Camp:

• Leadership Day: (Drum Majors / Squad Leaders) 
• @HHS: Thursday, August 9th: 8:30am to 1pm
• If you applied and passed the test, you are required to show up to "graduate" in becoming a Squad Leader. This is mandatory!
• New Member Day:
• @HHS: Friday, August 10th: 8:30am to 1pm
• Anyone new to Marching Band and Squad Leaders need to be at this. This is mandatory, unless cleared by Mr. Smigell, Mrs. Allegoet, and Mrs. MacDermaid.
• Bring your instruments and a water bottle
• Report to the Band Room

Report Times for Away Band Camp:

• Sunday, August 12th: Everyone - To Go To Eagle Village
• @HHS: 7am - Check-In, Instrument Assignment, Load Trailer / Buses
• Thursday, August 16th: Everyone - Return To School
• @HHS: ~  3:30pm (Watch the Blog / FB Groups for exact ETA)

Packing List:

Dress to the weather - Currently it's being reported for Hersey, MI for us to have low/mid 80s weather and being sunny - with rain on Wednesday / Thursday. But this is MICHIGAN, where weather can change in a blink of an eye! Be prepared for rain - bring a poncho!

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
• Rain Poncho / Umbrella
• 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, Vapes, 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

All medication needs to be in their original container (w/ the prescription label) and handed in to the head nurse. Check with the head nurse about any emergency medication that needs to be carried.

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. 35 -36). Please make sure there are no short booty shorts or miniskirts and no revealing tops.

Post-Band Camp Practices:

Monday, August 20th: 8am - 11am -> Challenger Soccer Field
Tuesday, August 21st: 8am - 11am -> Challenger Soccer Field
Wednesday, August 22nd: 8am - 11am -> Challenger Soccer Field
Thursday, August 23rd: 6pm - 8pm -> Challenger Soccer Field
Friday, August 24th: 8am - 11am -> Challenger Soccer 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.

Post-Band Camp Orientation:

NEW DATE - They just changed it on us!

Thursday, August 23rd: 8am - 11am

Pictures will be made up on Wednesday, September 5th!


HHS Home Football Games - Season 2018:

• Home vs Fordson - Saturday, August 25th @ 4:30pm
• Home vs Plymouth - Thursday, August 30th @ 7pm
• Home vs Hartland (Homecoming) - Friday, September 21st @ 7pm
• JV Home vs Salem (Middle School Students) - Thursday, September 27th @7pm
• Home vs Brighton (Senior Show) - Friday, October 12th @ 7pm

First Game (@UofM - Sat, August 25th) Information:

Tickets are $10 at the door. You can buy them ahead of time at the Athletic Department Mon - Fri from 9am - 3pm (call ahead of time to make sure someone is in the office and not in a meeting). If tickets are bought ahead of time, Howell gets a higher % of the ticket price.

Everyone - including chaperones/staff - needs to buy a ticket to the game in order to get in. The only people that don't need to buy tickets are the students in the marching band. 

Report Time: 2pm

Leave: 2:30pm

Pre-Game: 4pm

Game Starts: 4:30pm

Halftime: ~6pm

Arriving at the School: ~ 8 / 8:30pm

Students are in charge of their own dinners. They will have 3rd quarter off to buy / eat their dinner (just like our regular home games). Please make sure that students eat lunch before arriving for report time and have money to buy dinner. No outside food / beverages are allowed inside the stadium. 

All regular UofM Big House Stadium Rules apply to this game. Here is the website with all the rules listed: UofM Stadium Rules

Uniform for the First Game* - Sat, August 25th @ 4:30pm:

• 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. 

School Year Practices:

Monday Evenings: 6:30pm - 8:30pm (This includes the first day of school!)

Tuesdays - Thursdays: 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Uniform Fittings:

More info coming after Band Camp.

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We will post the 2nd Home Game (First Real Home Game) info after the UofM Game. 

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~ I'm in Michigan and excited to start the season!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Squad Leader List and Pre Band camp days REVISED!!!!

Hello Everyone!


I hope everyone has been having a great summer.  It is almost time to begin Marching Band.  I have to tell you,  I am very VERY excited.

Still waiting on some of the info for orientation, still waiting on a little bit of info on band camp report times (plan on sometime in the 6am or 7am hour for that).



For now:

Here is the squad leader list:

Morgan Atkins
Ben Masters
Marcus Banks
Danny Zeppa
Zach Charette
Jackson Bondie
Luke Thacker
Alaina Pitera
Amanda Peddie
Marian Kenney
Mike Goble
Kaleb Boyer
Lauren Soth
Cas Morris
Hunter Compton
Derrick Simet
Chris Hackenberg
Hailey Smith
Hannah Thomason
Micheal Farrel
Nora Hall
Nick Broadbent
Emma Perrin
Emmalyn Terril
Mikayla Norton
Michael Sutton
Drew Lacommare
Anna Sartor
Matt Roberts
Brayden grogory
Kim Meagher
Cameron Setlak
Cecilia Nagel
Ryan Gula
Zoe Benn
Lizzy Jamieson
Danielle K.
Holly Humphries
Eve KNickerbocker
Hailey Allport
Tom Prince






Squad leader day is 8:30am-1pm August 9th (Start in the HHS Band Room for both)  Attendance is mandatory if you wish to be considered for squad leader candidacy.

Newbie day is 8:30am-1pm August 10th.  Attendance is OPTIONAL FOR NEWBIES (although we strongly suggest it simply because it is very helpful) but is MANDATORY FOR SL CANDIDATES.  Everyone should bring their instruments to these days and we suggest you bring a water bottle, sunscreen and comfortable shoes.  We also suggest for the newbies that you wear athletic gear.  In the past we have kids get a little exhausted if they overdress.

As tomorrow is the first of August (holy cow!), You can consider me officially "Back in business".  If you have questions about anything band, please feel free to email me at Smigellj@howellschools.com !!!

GOOOOOO HIGHLANDERS!!!!