Sunday, January 28, 2018

Congrats, Fundraisers, Boston and Upcoming Events

Congratulations!:

We congratulate John Tucker on making 6th chair Clarinet in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association All-State Band! Way to represent Howell!

Fundraisers:

LAST CALL FOR DISCOUNT CARD AND SPIRIT CUP FUNDRAISING ORDERS!!!
* The Spirit Cup and Discount Card fundraisers have been extended to Wednesday, January 31st!  Order forms for the Discount Cards can be found below and in the sheet shack in the band room.  Spirit card order forms and catalogues are in the band room sheet shack - questions for spirit cups contact Kelley Albrant at 517-285-9133.

Discount Card Order Form: HERE
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AmazonSmile:

We’re asking everyone to help us raise funds for the band program, without spending a dime! If you have not already used the AmazonSmile program, you can select Howell Band Boosters as your beneficiary, and every time you shop on Amazon, you raise funds in support of band initiatives. Thanks to the efforts of parents and students, this year we are able to dedicate $3500 to instrument repair. The AmazonSmile program will help us do more.

Once you set eligible purchases at AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the customer's selected charitable organization.

In order to participate, go to AmazonSmile

In the field called "Or pick your own charitable organization” search using our Federal Tax ID: 46-4579875. Once you do you’ll see "Parent Booster USA Inc” in Howell MI. That’s us. Click “select” and you are done!
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Winter Guard:

Winter Guard is still looking for some help. Please refer to the blogpost made earlier in the month for more information!

Winter Guard Help: HERE

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Panera Fundraiser:

Panera Fundraiser on Thursday, Feb 22nd from 4pm - 8pm.

HHS Band Trip - Boston:

  • Reminder that the next Boston payment was due January 25th. You must have $645 paid by February 14th in order to sign up for a room. Room sign ups will be posted on February 15th.  If your payments are not up-to-date, then you will not be able to sign up for a room until payments total $645.
  • Please start getting in your requests to use your Charms money for the final payment. We will need to have this in very soon in order to be able to use it for the last payment. The final date you are able to request money from your Charms to be used for the trip is February 16th. Due to the time needed to process everything - there will be NO late Charm requests.  
  • Thank you!!!  Questions, please contact Christyne MacDermaid 734-476-0312, text or call.

***Chaperone Meeting for Boston Trip - Thursday, February 8th at 6:30 p.m. in the band room.  This is a mandatory meeting for trip chaperones only.**

HHS Band Program Upcoming Events:


  • February 5th: Livingston County Honors Band Concert: 7 p.m. at Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center
  • February 21st: Pre-festival Concert: 7 p.m. Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center
  • March 2nd & 3rd: Addams Family Musical: 7 p.m. in the Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center (This is a wonderful collaboration of students from the band, choir and drama programs)
  • March 8th - 10th: Festival: Exact dates, location and times will be announced soon! This event is mandatory for all students.
  • March 21th: Howellpalooza: 7 p.m. Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center
  • April 25th - 29th: Boston Trip
  • May 3rd: Collage Concert: 7 p.m. Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center
  • More to come!

***We will have dates for the Band Lock-in and Band Banquet for you in the next few weeks!***

Band Camp:

Band Camp dates have been finalized - Meeting including more info / packets will happen after Festival.

Leadership Day: Thurs August 9th (For Drum Majors and Squad Leaders)
New Member Day: Friday August 10th: (DM, SL and New Members)
Away Band Camp (at Eagle Village): Sunday August 12th thru Thurs August 16th

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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Saturday, January 20, 2018

Reminder that the next Boston payment is due January 25th.  You must have $645 down by February 14th in order to sign up for a room.  Room sign ups will be posted on February 15th.

Also, please start getting in your requests to use your Charms money for the final payment.  We will need to have this in very soon in order to be able to use it for the last payment.  Thank you!!!
Questions, please contact Christyne MacDermaid 734-476-0312, text or call.

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

HHS Winter Guard Fundraiser / Donations

A Message from our HHSMB Color Guard / Winter Guard:


"Hello band families!!

Our marching band auxillary, color guard, is competing this winter and performing as "Howell High School Winter Guard".  In order to cover expenses, they are asking for monetary donations and sponsorships. I have attached a donation form with more information. Individuals AND businesses are welcome to help this wonderful, talented group!

Let me know if you have any questions and I will put you in touch with Kayla Grant ((517)- 375-0879), our fabulous color guard coach.  Thank you!!

- Laura Allegoet
Howell H.S. Band Assistant"

Donation Form: HERE

Sponsorship Form: HERE


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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett





Wednesday, January 03, 2018

New Pre-Festival Concert Date and More!

Happy New Year!!!


Mr. Smigell and students are gearing up for a great 2018!!! Here are a few updates:

Pre-Festival Concert:

Pre-Festival concert had to be rescheduled:

New Date: February 21st @7 p.m. in the Rod Bushey/HHS Auditorium

It was originally scheduled for February 22nd - disregard that date!! February 21st is the new date

Festival:

Festival for HHS Bands will take place sometime from March 8th thru March 10th. Mr. Smigell is awaiting scheduling confirmation from the organizing group. As soon as we have confirmed dates, times and location, we will pass that on. Attendance at Festival is required for all students.

LCHBA:

Livingston County Honors Band Auditions are Wednesday, January 10th from 4pm to 6:30pm in the HHS Band Room. This is optional for students. The LCHB concert is Monday, February 5th at 7 p.m. in the Rod Bushey/HHS Auditorium.

Band Booster Meeting:

Wednesday, January 10th at 6:30 in the band or choir room.

Solo and Ensemble:

Solo and Ensemble is January 19th and 20th. This is an optional event - check with your student if you are not sure if they are participating.

Collage Concert:

Collage Concert is Thursday, May 3rd at 7 p.m. in the Rod Bushey/HHS Auditorium. This band/choir/drama performance features band's Wind Ensemble as well as award winning soloists and groups from all three performing arts departments.

Fundraising:

Discount Card fundraiser is still going on! Orders are due by January 18th.

Spirit Cup Fundraiser starts next week - more info to come!


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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett