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