Marching Band Photos
Unfortunately, the marching band photos will not be ready until after the New Year - some time in January. Dan Zeppa sends his sincere apologies and, if you would like your money back because you needed the pictures for the holidays, please email him at dzproductions1@hotmail.com
Livingston County Honors Band (LCHB)
Below is an information sheet for LCHB - dates for auditions, practices and the concert. The requirements for each instrument (scales) are also listed. Information was also shared in the previous blog post.
LCHB INFO
Happy Holidays!
Mr. Smigell and I would like to wish our band students and families a very happy holiday! Looking forward to a great 2020! See you next year!
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Tuba Christmas, Honors Band & Band Updates!
Thank you to everyone that attended the Holiday Concert on Tuesday! Great performances by all our band ensembles! Thank you also to everyone that made a donation to the band program - it is greatly appreciated and will go a long way to help provide needed materials/supplies for the band!
Marching Band Photos
If you ordered marching band photos, your order is expected to be ready no later than next Friday the 20th. Apologies from Dan Zeppa from DZ Productions for the delay - he has encountered some unexpected delays. Questions? You may contact Dan at dzproductions1@hotmail.com
Tuba Christmas
- Mr. Smigell has the Tuba Christmas music books that students may use. Just need $10 for registration fee. This is a great performance!
Holiday Assembly
Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and Wind Ensemble members of Jazz Band along with select Choir groups will be performing at the school's Holiday Assembly on Friday, December 20th during 2nd (8:29) and 3rd (9:23) hours. They will be performing the same selections that were performed at our Holiday Concert. You are welcome to attend either time but, we recommend the 3rd hour time slot as that will probably have more open seats. Auditorium doors will not be open so you need to check in at the welcome desk in the High School Commons in order to attend.
Livingston County Honors Band - auditions January 8th
LCHB consists of students from Howell, Brighton, Hartland, Pinckney and Fowlerville high school bands. Auditions will be held at the Howell High School band room on Wednesday, January 8th from 4 to 6:30 p.m. If selected for LCHB, rehearsals will be held at Howell High School on January 22nd and 29th with an all day rehearsal at the Tasch Center in Pinckney on Monday, February 3rd and concert at 7 p.m. Audition music is now available in the band room.
Amazon Smiles - shop for the holidays and the band earns $
Marching Band Photos
If you ordered marching band photos, your order is expected to be ready no later than next Friday the 20th. Apologies from Dan Zeppa from DZ Productions for the delay - he has encountered some unexpected delays. Questions? You may contact Dan at dzproductions1@hotmail.com
Tuba Christmas
- Mr. Smigell has the Tuba Christmas music books that students may use. Just need $10 for registration fee. This is a great performance!
- HOWELL - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 - TIME: 5:00 pm
LOCATION: Carnegie Library Steps, 314 W. Grand River
REGISTRATION: 3:00 pm, Howell Presbyterian Church, 323 W. Grand River
REHEARSAL: 3:30 pm, same as registration
PARKING: Ample parking at rehearsal site. Performance site is across the street. We will walk to performance site.
NOTE: Indoor rehearsal, outside performance. Bring Music stand (if needed) and folding chair (if you plan to sit). Note: Performance is across the street from rehearsal. We walk to performance. Music book available for purchase on site, $20.00, and TubaChristmas hats & scarves on sale at registration. Please bring a rag for personal water discharge from instrument. Participant registration fee is $10.00
CONDUCTOR: Dale Marzewski
COORDINATOR: Dale Marzewski 517-230-6500
Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and Wind Ensemble members of Jazz Band along with select Choir groups will be performing at the school's Holiday Assembly on Friday, December 20th during 2nd (8:29) and 3rd (9:23) hours. They will be performing the same selections that were performed at our Holiday Concert. You are welcome to attend either time but, we recommend the 3rd hour time slot as that will probably have more open seats. Auditorium doors will not be open so you need to check in at the welcome desk in the High School Commons in order to attend.
Livingston County Honors Band - auditions January 8th
LCHB consists of students from Howell, Brighton, Hartland, Pinckney and Fowlerville high school bands. Auditions will be held at the Howell High School band room on Wednesday, January 8th from 4 to 6:30 p.m. If selected for LCHB, rehearsals will be held at Howell High School on January 22nd and 29th with an all day rehearsal at the Tasch Center in Pinckney on Monday, February 3rd and concert at 7 p.m. Audition music is now available in the band room.
Amazon Smiles - shop for the holidays and the band earns $
This is a great time to remind you to do your Amazon shopping at smile.amazon.com. You do NOT need to be a Prime member and it costs you nothing more on your purchases!
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, last year we were able to dedicate $3500 to instrument repair. The AmazonSmile program will help us do even more.
Once you set up AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will normally donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the customer's selected charitable organization, but during th
In order to participate, you can use our unique charity link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/46-4579875
This link will take you directly to smile.amazon.com in support of our organization so you won’t have to search for your charity among almost a million other organizations. You will not see “Howell Band Boosters.” Instead you’ll see "Parent Booster USA Inc” in Howell MI. This is normal and expected.
Disney Family Volunteering Reward Program
Inspiring Family Volunteerism and Celebrating the Nonprofits Who Make a Difference
Disney Parks and Points of Light are celebrating family volunteerism by rewarding nonprofits and schools in the United States with Disney 1-Day Park Hopper tickets for hosting – or participating in – family volunteering activities.
Eligible organizations create and register projects, track family volunteers, and complete projects to receive complimentary park tickets from Disney. Projects can benefit the organization directly, or support another community effort or need. The more volunteers participating in your project, the more tickets you earn! Tickets may be used to reward volunteers, as a contest prize, for a fundraiser, or in other creative ways.
Eligible organizations create and register projects, track family volunteers, and complete projects to receive complimentary park tickets from Disney. Projects can benefit the organization directly, or support another community effort or need. The more volunteers participating in your project, the more tickets you earn! Tickets may be used to reward volunteers, as a contest prize, for a fundraiser, or in other creative ways.
Thank you to Lisa Grager for nominating Howell High School bands for this program! We were selected for the program and the following were chosen as winners from our pool of volunteers that helped this fall with marching band. Each winner will receive 2 - 1 day 4 park hopper tickets, value approx. $350.00 good at Disney World.
Congratulations to our winners!
Amy Roberts
Lissa Perrin
Jane Offerman
Jennifer Poertner
Tanya Zirkle
If you did not receive your tickets at the Holiday Concert, please contact Lisa Grager at lgrager@live.com
Monday, December 02, 2019
DECEMBER UPDATES!
Welcome back from the holiday weekend! Thank you to everyone that participated in and helped with the Fantasy of Lights parade! It was a great evening!
HOLIDAY CONCERT - DECEMBER 10TH AT 7 P.M. in the Rod Bushey Auditorium
* If your student was fitted for a shirt and hasn't paid/picked up yet, please do so ASAP! They will be wearing these shirts for our concert next Tuesday the 10th.
Symphonic & Highlander Band / Wind Ensemble: Shirt only $18
Concert Band: Shirt and tie $22
Checks payable to: Howell HS Bands .
NEW YORK TRIP
* If you are registered for the New York trip, the second payment is due this Friday the 6th! If you do not have the trip insurance, your payments are non-refundable after December 6th! All payments are made online or can be mailed to the trip company (instructions are in the info packet). Do NOT drop off payments in the band room mailbox - you need to mail directly to the trip company OR pay online.
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES
* AMAZON SMILES
It’s CYBER MONDAY!
This is a great time for the Boosters to remind your to do your Amazon shopping at smile.amazon.com. You do NOT need to be a Prime member and it costs you nothing more on your purchases!
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, last year we were able to dedicate $3500 to instrument repair. The AmazonSmile program will help us do even more.
Once you set up AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will normally donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the customer's selected charitable organization, but during th
In order to participate, you can use our unique charity link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/46-4579875
This link will take you directly to smile.amazon.com in support of our organization so you won’t have to search for your charity among almost a million other organizations. You will not see “Howell Band Boosters.” Instead you’ll see "Parent Booster USA Inc” in Howell MI. This is normal and expected.
* SCRIPS PROGRAM - Gift card fundraising - December 9th is last day to order for guaranteed Christmas delivery!
Find holiday gifts for everyone while raising money for your band student. Whether you buy gift cards as presents or use them to buy gifts, your order immediately raises money for your student’s Charms account.
Share the giftspiration with others—the more people that order, the truly merrier. A typical family can raise over $100 by using Scrip for their Christmas shopping. Don’t miss out!
Click on this link for a flyer with more detailed information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0QUkpdOY6uIRUwzZUZjd2xLaGtQc3hEMU5GSzJnMURxVU4w/view?usp=sharing
Nancy Stebbing is in charge of the SCRIPS program - email her at howellbandscrip@gmail.com if you have any questions!
Thursday, November 21, 2019
SHIRT PICK UP 11-26 / FOL PARADE / S&E $ DUE
Concert Shirts:
Shirts and ties are here and can be picked up next Tuesday, November 26th during class! If your student was fitted and ordered a shirt and/or tie, payment must be made in order to pick up!
Prices are:
White Formal Shirt - $18
Black Tie -$5
Combo - $22 (Shirt + Tie)
You pay by cash or check made to Howell HS Bands. Payment can be made now or when your student picks up their shirt. Formal shirts and ties will be worn at the next concert on December 10th.
If anyone has any money troubles, please contact Mr. Smigell ASAP. The program has a few items to help out those in need.
Fantasy of Lights Parade - Friday, November 29th
Final rehearsal for marching band members for the Fantasy of Lights Parade:
Monday, November 25th 2:35 to 3:35 pm
Fantasy of Lights Parade is Friday, November 29th.
Report time: 5 p.m. (Grand River closes at 5 p.m. from Highlander Way to National St.)
Busses and trailer leave high school for parade: 6 p.m.
Parade starts at 7 p.m.
We are #19 in the parade line-up.
** Mr. Smigell would like to have as many lights as possible for marching band in the parade this year. If you can, please get a set of battery operated, holiday lights to put on your uniform and/or instrument for the parade!
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! Sign up by clicking on the link below if you can help:
Fantasy of Lights Soup Potluck SIGNUP
Solo & Ensemble
If your student signed up to participate in Solo & Ensemble in January at Brighton High School, their registration fee is due TOMORROW - NOV. 22ND. 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 10th
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 (all bands wear this):
- White Formal Shirt
- Black Tie
- Black Pants
- Black Socks and Dress Shoes
Shirts and ties are here and can be picked up next Tuesday, November 26th during class! If your student was fitted and ordered a shirt and/or tie, payment must be made in order to pick up!
Prices are:
White Formal Shirt - $18
Black Tie -$5
Combo - $22 (Shirt + Tie)
You pay by cash or check made to Howell HS Bands. Payment can be made now or when your student picks up their shirt. Formal shirts and ties will be worn at the next concert on December 10th.
If anyone has any money troubles, please contact Mr. Smigell ASAP. The program has a few items to help out those in need.
Fantasy of Lights Parade - Friday, November 29th
Final rehearsal for marching band members for the Fantasy of Lights Parade:
Monday, November 25th 2:35 to 3:35 pm
Fantasy of Lights Parade is Friday, November 29th.
Report time: 5 p.m. (Grand River closes at 5 p.m. from Highlander Way to National St.)
Busses and trailer leave high school for parade: 6 p.m.
Parade starts at 7 p.m.
We are #19 in the parade line-up.
** Mr. Smigell would like to have as many lights as possible for marching band in the parade this year. If you can, please get a set of battery operated, holiday lights to put on your uniform and/or instrument for the parade!
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! Sign up by clicking on the link below if you can help:
Fantasy of Lights Soup Potluck SIGNUP
Solo & Ensemble
If your student signed up to participate in Solo & Ensemble in January at Brighton High School, their registration fee is due TOMORROW - NOV. 22ND. 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 10th
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 (all bands wear this):
- White Formal Shirt
- Black Tie
- Black Pants
- Black Socks and Dress Shoes
Monday, November 18, 2019
GOT ANY EXCESS HOLIDAY DECORATIONS?
Hi Folks!
I have some industrious young decorators in the program who would like to spice up the band room with holiday spirit.
If anyone would like to lend us a spare Menorah, Christmas lights, (We already have a nice fake tree) garland, wreath, etc, etc. Please send it in with your child. We will take good care of it and return it after the first of the year.
Thanks,
-Smigell
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Jazz Band /Fantasy of Lights /November Band Info
Jazz Band - Revised Schedule
Due to the snow day, we had to add December 9th to the rehearsal schedule - here is the revised rehearsal schedule:
Jazz band is optional but, in order to participate, students MUST ATTEND 3 OF THE 4 REHEARSALS! Jazz Band will perform at the Holiday Concert on December 10th
Fantasy of Lights Parade
Rehearsal for marching band members for the Fantasy of Lights Parade:
Tuesday, November 19th 2:35 to 3:35 p.m.
Thursday, November 21st 2:35 to 3:35 pm
Monday, November 25th 2:35 to 3:35 pm
Fantasy of Lights Parade is Friday, November 29th.
Report time: 5 p.m. (Grand River closes at 5 p.m. from Highlander Way to National St.)
Busses and trailer leave high school for parade: 6 p.m.
Parade starts at 7 p.m.
We are #19 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.
** Mr. Smigell would like to have as many lights as possible for marching band in the parade this year. If you can, please get a set of battery operated, holiday lights to put on your instrument!
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! Sign up by clicking on the link below if you can help:
Fantasy of Lights Soup Potluck SIGNUP
Solo & Ensemble
If your student signed up to participate in Solo & Ensemble in January at Brighton High School, their registration fee is due Friday, November 22nd. 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 10th
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 (all bands wear this):
- 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 - $18
Black Tie -$5
Combo - $22 (Shirt + Tie)
You pay by cash or check made to Howell HS Bands. Payment can be made now or when your student picks up their shirt. Formal shirts and ties will be worn at the next concert on December 10th.
If anyone has any money troubles, please contact Mr. Smigell ASAP. The program has a few items to help out those in need.
Due to the snow day, we had to add December 9th to the rehearsal schedule - here is the revised rehearsal schedule:
Tuesday, November 19th 3:45 to 4:45 pm (after marching band Fantasy of Lights parade practice)
Tuesday, November 26th 2:35 to 3:35 pm
Tuesday, December 3rd 2:35 to 3:35 pm
Monday, December 9th 2:35 to 3:35 pm
Fantasy of Lights Parade
Rehearsal for marching band members for the Fantasy of Lights Parade:
Tuesday, November 19th 2:35 to 3:35 p.m.
Thursday, November 21st 2:35 to 3:35 pm
Monday, November 25th 2:35 to 3:35 pm
Fantasy of Lights Parade is Friday, November 29th.
Report time: 5 p.m. (Grand River closes at 5 p.m. from Highlander Way to National St.)
Busses and trailer leave high school for parade: 6 p.m.
Parade starts at 7 p.m.
We are #19 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.
** Mr. Smigell would like to have as many lights as possible for marching band in the parade this year. If you can, please get a set of battery operated, holiday lights to put on your instrument!
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! Sign up by clicking on the link below if you can help:
Fantasy of Lights Soup Potluck SIGNUP
Solo & Ensemble
If your student signed up to participate in Solo & Ensemble in January at Brighton High School, their registration fee is due Friday, November 22nd. 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 10th
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 (all bands wear this):
- 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 - $18
Black Tie -$5
Combo - $22 (Shirt + Tie)
You pay by cash or check made to Howell HS Bands. Payment can be made now or when your student picks up their shirt. Formal shirts and ties will be worn at the next concert on December 10th.
If anyone has any money troubles, please contact Mr. Smigell ASAP. The program has a few items to help out those in need.
Monday, November 04, 2019
NEW YORK UPDATE / BOOSTER MTG. / FUNDRAISER DUE / JAZZ BAND SCHEDULE
NEW YORK TRIP UPDATE
STUDENTS - only 40 spots left for the New York Trip! Deadline to register students and pay the $255 deposit is this Wednesday the 6th!
CHAPERONES - We will notify potential chaperones about their trip selection AFTER the student deadline. IF all the student spots are not filled, we may have more than 15 chaperone spots. We currently have 26 adult chaperones interested in the trip.
See the October 22nd blog post for information and forms:
BAND BOOSTER MEETING WEDNESDAY!
Band Booster meeting is this Wednesday the 6th at 6:30 pm in the band room - all are welcome!
BOON FUNDRAISER ORDERS & PAYMENT DUE FRIDAY!
Orders and payment for the Boon catalog sale are due this Friday the 8th by the end of the school day!
Jazz Band is open to all band students - there has been a sign up sheet in the band room since last Thursday. IF you did not sign up, let Mr. Smigell know ASAP that you are interested in Jazz Band. Rehearsals begin next Tuesday and members MUST attend 3 of the 4 rehearsals listed below:
Tuesday, November 19th 3:45 to 4:45 pm (after marching band Fantasy of Lights parade practice)
Tuesday, November 26th 2:35 to 3:35 pm
Tuesday, December 3rd 2:35 to 3:35 pm
Monday, December 9th 2:35 to 3:35 pm
Monday, December 9th 2:35 to 3:35 pm
Jazz band will perform at our holiday concert on Tuesday, December 10th
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Calendar / Band Camp Dates / MB Photos
Hello band families!
Below is a list of due dates and band events happening from now until December (and band camp dates):
October
31st: Marching Band Photo Orders & Payment Due (see below for order form)
November
1st: 1/2 day school
5th: New York Trip - Chaperone Interest forms due
6th: New York Trip - Student deposit of $255 due to reserve spot on trip
6th: Band Booster Meeting at 6:30 pm in the band room
7th: High school conferences 4:30 to 7:30 pm
8th: Boon Fundraiser orders and payment due (due date extended)
8th - 10th: Peter and The Starcatcher presented by HHS Drama in the Rod Bushey Auditorium
19, 21, 25: Fantasy of Lights Parade practice
26 - 29: No School - Thanksgiving break
29: Fantasy of Lights parade
December
10th: Holiday Concert at 7 pm in the Rod Bushey Auditorium
23rd - Jan. 5th: Holiday Break - no school!
August 2020 (we've had a few people ask so they can plan summer vacations)
9th - 13th: Marching Band Camp
19th: First day of School (yes - we start on the 19th in 2020!)
74 students signed up and deposit paid - Only 61 spots still available!
82 students signed up and deposit paid - only 53 spots still available!
Below is a list of due dates and band events happening from now until December (and band camp dates):
October
31st: Marching Band Photo Orders & Payment Due (see below for order form)
November
1st: 1/2 day school
5th: New York Trip - Chaperone Interest forms due
6th: New York Trip - Student deposit of $255 due to reserve spot on trip
6th: Band Booster Meeting at 6:30 pm in the band room
7th: High school conferences 4:30 to 7:30 pm
8th: Boon Fundraiser orders and payment due (due date extended)
8th - 10th: Peter and The Starcatcher presented by HHS Drama in the Rod Bushey Auditorium
19, 21, 25: Fantasy of Lights Parade practice
26 - 29: No School - Thanksgiving break
29: Fantasy of Lights parade
December
10th: Holiday Concert at 7 pm in the Rod Bushey Auditorium
23rd - Jan. 5th: Holiday Break - no school!
August 2020 (we've had a few people ask so they can plan summer vacations)
9th - 13th: Marching Band Camp
19th: First day of School (yes - we start on the 19th in 2020!)
Marching Band Photo Orders
ORDERS & PAYMENT DUE THURSDAY - HALLOWEEN! Dan Zeppa from DZ Productions/Photography took photos of our entire marching band and individual photos, if requested. If you are ordering individual photos, please include your image number on the order form!
New York Trip Update
82 students signed up and deposit paid - only 53 spots still available!
See the October 22nd blog post for information and forms:
Saturday, October 26, 2019
Thank you!
Hello band families!
Thank you to Jamie Miller, Dana Sleder and Christyne MacDermaid for putting together an awesome senior night celebration for our marching band! Thank you to EVERYONE that helped this marching band season! So many of you that helped make it a successful mb season by preparing food, donating water and supplies, volunteering your time to help with uniforms and/or the tailgate - we couldn't do this without you! Everything ran smoothly all season thanks to our wonderful band families :)
Thank you to our band camp staff and chaperones! You helped get this marching band season off to a great start and continued to lend your support all season long. Thank you to our mb staff: Ashley Quick- Drossart, Abby Gamache, Shaun McDonnell and Nicole Prewett as well as Jacki Mrakitsch, Jen Esch and Mrs. Gray.
Thank you to drum majors Kyle Brinker, Jacob Drotos and Kay Lama and all our great squad leaders! Your leadership on and off the field was outstanding!
Last, but definitely not least, thank you Mr. Smigell! Your dedication and caring for your students and their families shows in all you do. Thank you for helping our bandos make wonderful, beautiful music and for a fabulous marching band season!
With much gratitude - Laura
Thank you to Jamie Miller, Dana Sleder and Christyne MacDermaid for putting together an awesome senior night celebration for our marching band! Thank you to EVERYONE that helped this marching band season! So many of you that helped make it a successful mb season by preparing food, donating water and supplies, volunteering your time to help with uniforms and/or the tailgate - we couldn't do this without you! Everything ran smoothly all season thanks to our wonderful band families :)
Thank you to our band camp staff and chaperones! You helped get this marching band season off to a great start and continued to lend your support all season long. Thank you to our mb staff: Ashley Quick- Drossart, Abby Gamache, Shaun McDonnell and Nicole Prewett as well as Jacki Mrakitsch, Jen Esch and Mrs. Gray.
Thank you to drum majors Kyle Brinker, Jacob Drotos and Kay Lama and all our great squad leaders! Your leadership on and off the field was outstanding!
Last, but definitely not least, thank you Mr. Smigell! Your dedication and caring for your students and their families shows in all you do. Thank you for helping our bandos make wonderful, beautiful music and for a fabulous marching band season!
With much gratitude - Laura
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
New York City Trip Packets / Shirt, Jacket, Vest Fittings / Senior Night
Band Program - New York City Trip Forms:
If you weren't able to make it to the meeting this evening, that's okay! Here are the forms and info on how things will work for the New York City Band trip:
Chaperone Packet Here!
If you weren't able to make it to the meeting this evening, that's okay! Here are the forms and info on how things will work for the New York City Band trip:
- Payments are being made directly to the trip company.
- Students can start signing up online today - limit of 135 spots for students. See Student Packet below for detailed information!
- Students also need to fill out the Student Information Form and Health Info form which gets mailed to the high school or turned in to the band room mail box. Charms monies can only be used for 3rd and/or 4th payments.
- Limit of approximately 15 chaperones for this trip. Chaperones will be selected via a lottery procedure if more than 15 people are interested in being a chaperone. Details in the Chaperone Packet.
- Please follow the instructions in the "Chaperone Packet" below!
- If someone signs up online as a chaperone before November 8th and/or before they are confirmed as a chaperone, you will be moved to the trip wait list and then removed from the trip if not selected.
Student Forms and Information Packet:
Concert Shirt, Jacket & Vest Fittings
Fittings are being done during class this Thursday, October 24th by Brighton Tux. See October 19th blog post below for detailed info!
SENIOR INFO SHEET - GOOGLE FORM
Senior Night 10/25 & Senior Google Form
See the October 19th blog post below for detailed information about Senior night for marching band. Please note earlier start times for this evening!
Help and some food donations are still needed also. Sign Ups for what is needed for the tailgate are here:
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Seniors! Google form needs to be submitted NOW!
Seniors - please fill this out to the fullest. This on-line form is due by Wednesday, October 23rd. This gives us enough time to compile and hand in Friday morning.
SENIOR INFO SHEET - GOOGLE FORM
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Senior Night 10/25 - Info & Google Form
Senior Night - vs. TBD:
Friday, October 25th @ 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 (If you or your parents volunteered to bring stuff for it, please remember ^.^)
Uniforms / Senior Pictures: 5:30/5:45 pm
Step Off: 6:00pm
Senior Family Meeting Up: 6:10pm* at the Gate near the Scoreboard
Senior Walk: 6:15pm
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 Friday, October 25th @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:
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 23rd. This gives us enough time to compile and hand in Friday morning.
Seniors - please fill this out to the fullest. This form is due by Wednesday, October 23rd. This gives us enough time to compile and hand in Friday morning.
SENIOR INFO SHEET - GOOGLE FORM
SEE BLOG POST BELOW for info on concert shirt fittings and the NYC trip meeting - all happening this week!
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Pep Band / Shirt Fittings / NYC Mtg. / Fundraisers
* Pep Band - Friday, October 18th:
When: Friday Night - October 18th @ 6:30pm - End @ approx. 9 pm (depending on if a shut out, weather, time outs, etc.)
Where: Brighton High School - 7878 Brighton Rd, Brighton, MI 48116 // 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 (Cirque Du Howell)
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 Brighton 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.
* Concert Shirt Fittings:
This refers to any 9th grade, new student to the program or any student needing a new shirt. This shirt and tie are part of your "concert uniform" for high school band. Click here for uniform requirements: UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Mr. Bourbonias from the Brighton Tux Shop is coming next Thursday, October 24th during 7th hour to do white, formal shirt fittings for concert band. He will also be in 1st, 2nd and 3rd hour on the 24th if anyone needs a new shirt. 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 - $18
Black Tie -$5
Combo - $22 (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 10th.
Wind Ensemble Jackets and Highlander Band Vests
We will be fitting Wind Ensemble for their jackets and Highlander Band for their vests on Wednesday, October 23rd and Thursday, October 24th during class time. There is no cost for the jacket or vest - 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.
* Band Program Trip - New York City Info Meeting:
Please attend if you are interested in the trip this school year. There will be information for students and interested chaperones. There are a limited number of student and chaperone spots. Instructions will be given at the meeting for signing up and the process for potential chaperones. Below are a few details about the trip:
When: Friday Night - October 18th @ 6:30pm - End @ approx. 9 pm (depending on if a shut out, weather, time outs, etc.)
Where: Brighton High School - 7878 Brighton Rd, Brighton, MI 48116 // 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 (Cirque Du Howell)
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 Brighton 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.
* Concert Shirt Fittings:
This refers to any 9th grade, new student to the program or any student needing a new shirt. This shirt and tie are part of your "concert uniform" for high school band. Click here for uniform requirements: UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Mr. Bourbonias from the Brighton Tux Shop is coming next Thursday, October 24th during 7th hour to do white, formal shirt fittings for concert band. He will also be in 1st, 2nd and 3rd hour on the 24th if anyone needs a new shirt. 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 - $18
Black Tie -$5
Combo - $22 (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 10th.
Wind Ensemble Jackets and Highlander Band Vests
We will be fitting Wind Ensemble for their jackets and Highlander Band for their vests on Wednesday, October 23rd and Thursday, October 24th during class time. There is no cost for the jacket or vest - 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.
* Band Program Trip - New York City Info Meeting:
- Tuesday, October 22, 2019
- 7 pm
- High School Band Room
Please attend if you are interested in the trip this school year. There will be information for students and interested chaperones. There are a limited number of student and chaperone spots. Instructions will be given at the meeting for signing up and the process for potential chaperones. Below are a few details about the trip:
- NYC OPTIONAL trip - open to all current Howell Bands students
- Depart HHS April 23rd at 4:30 am
- Return to HHS April 26th around 9 pm
- Cost: APPROXIMATELY $1,050 per person plus $61.50 for travel insurance
* FUNDRAISERS
BOON SUPPLY
Catalog fundraiser featuring great bags, totes, lunch boxes, candles and lots of other items. Catalogs and order forms are available in the band room. Checks payable to "Howell Band Boosters" and orders due Friday, November 1st. Questions? Contact Monica Hacker at hackerm@howellschools.com
SCRIP PROGRAM
PAY FOR NYC TRIP, BAND CAMP AND OTHER BAND EXPENSES BY SHOPPING!
How much money do you spend in a month for regular expenses- $600 for groceries, $200 for gas, $100 dining out…? If you paid for those regular expenses using a gift card purchased from the HHS Band Scrip Program, you would get a rebate on each purchase, a rebate that goes straight into your student's CHARMS account. You could easily pay your entire Band Camp bill just by spending the money you have to spend anyway- for whatever you need wherever you normally shop.
HHS Band Scrip uses the Great Lakes Scrip Center for ordering cards. Click on this link for information!
Nancy Stebbing is in charge of the SCRIPS program - you can ask her questions at the NYC Information Meeting on Oct. 22nd , or email her at howellbandscrip@gmail.com
Once you learn how the ordering system works, this is the easiest money you will ever earn for band expenses. And you earn the rebates on money you have to spend anyway. Put your spending to work for you!
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Marching Band Practice Cancelled Weds. Oct. 16th
Marching band practice is cancelled for Wednesday the 16th!
There is practice on Thursday at 2:30 and optional Pep Band Friday at Brighton High School - report time 6:30 at BHS football field. More details to come!
Sunday, October 13, 2019
1st Concert & Basket Raffle - Tues. Oct. 15th
First Band Concert - Tuesday, October 15th
First band concert is Tuesday, October 15th at 7pm in the HHS / Rod Bushey Auditorium. Report Time For All: 6:30pm - Show up already in your nice outfit. :) The concert will show all the concert ensembles, including the marching band.
Dress Code: "Dress nicely". This means NO T-SHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS/PANTS, JEANS, OR TENNIS SHOES. 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. Marching band members - you will be changing into your uniform during the concert after you perform, so bring your marching uniform (the season's black, fitness / shorts, all black socks and all black shoes).
First band concert is Tuesday, October 15th at 7pm in the HHS / Rod Bushey Auditorium. Report Time For All: 6:30pm - Show up already in your nice outfit. :) The concert will show all the concert ensembles, including the marching band.
Dress Code: "Dress nicely". This means NO T-SHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS/PANTS, JEANS, OR TENNIS SHOES. 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. Marching band members - you will be changing into your uniform during the concert after you perform, so bring your marching uniform (the season's black, fitness / shorts, all black socks and all black shoes).
Help Needed!
Help is needed immediately after the concert in the band room for marching band uniform turn in and also to put away the rain coats from Friday's game. Please text Christyne MacDermaid at 734-476-0312 or email Laura Allegoet at allegoel@howellschools.com if you can help.
Basket Raffle - Tuesday, Oct. 15th
Thank you Lisa Grager for organizing what promises to be another great basket raffle! This is the biggest fundraiser for the band boosters and helps fund band needs like concert jackets/vests and band camp scholarships. Tickets will go on sale at 6:00 in the lobby. They are $1.00 each, 6 for $5.00 or arm length for $10.00. To speed things along during the concert we have you write your name on the back of the ticket or stick an address label on if you have them VS. looking for the matching ticket number. Winners can pick up their prize after the last performance.
Baskets can be delivered to the Band Room any time. We need them there by 4:30 the night of the concert so we can get them displayed. Those of you who volunteered to help, we start at 4:30 in the Band Room getting tables and the baskets to the lobby, if you can't make it at 4:30 that's OK come later. It takes us until 6:00 to set up and then we start ticket sales until the concert begins. We also need some help after the concert to get all the tables back to the band room after baskets are picked up. On behalf of the Band Boosters - Thank you for your support 🙂
Questions? Contact Lisa Grager at lgrager@live.com
Basket Themes:
Barron Family - Game Night
Benn Family - Wooden Crate with Howell Fight Song
Benn Family - Wooden Crate with Howell Fight Song
Birch Family - Yoga
Brunks Family - Cold Winter Comfort
Catlett Family - Handcrafted Diamondwood Leather Items
Cole Family - Witch's Hat Brewing Membership Package ***Must be 21 to Win***
Creed Family - Seasonal Centerpiece
Dahline Family - Crosswinds Aviation Discovery Flight
DeWitt Family - Handmade Bench and Crafts
Dahline Family - Crosswinds Aviation Discovery Flight
DeWitt Family - Handmade Bench and Crafts
Fyke Family - BBQ Rib
Gomez Family - Dog
Grager Family - Winter Let it Snow
Griffin Family - Handcrafted Wooden Light Up Pumpkin Lantern
Harbison - 31 Jewelry Holder with Earrings and Necklace
Harbison - 31 Jewelry Holder with Earrings and Necklace
Harlow Family - Movie Night
Janssen Family - Hair Care & Styling Products
Macaluso-Dersch - 2 - Green Zip Up Hoodie Sweatshirts (S & XL) with Handstitched Howell Bands Embroidery
McLarty Family - $50 Mexican Fiesta Gift Card
Merucci Family - Hot Chocolate
Patterson Family - Starbucks
Perrin Family - Lottery Tickets
Reder - Cozy Time
Roberts Family - Halloween Seasonal
Sheets Family - Coffee
Sheets Family - Coffee
Sleder Family - Keurig
Walker Family - Spring Garden
Yacks Family - Tailgate Setup
Local Business Contributions:
Allen K Ryan's Chicken - 2 - Family Value Buckets
Aubree's - 2 - $25.00 Gift Cards
Biggby - Biggby Basket
Biggby - Biggby Basket
Bordines - $25 Gift Card
Brighton Tux Shop - Prom 2020 Tuxedo Rental Value - $175.00
Ceramic Studio - $25.00 Gift Certificate
Culvers - 50 - Value Basket Coupons
Dairy Queen - Ice Cream Cake
Derrick Brown - $50 Panera Gift Card (Supervisor at Panera was in band as a kid and wanted to personally support the band program)
Derrick Brown - $50 Panera Gift Card (Supervisor at Panera was in band as a kid and wanted to personally support the band program)
Dragon Fly Emporium - $25.00 Gift Card
Heart of Michigan - Made in Michigan Products
Heart of Michigan - Made in Michigan Products
Howell Soft Cloth Car Wash - 20 Car Washes
Jimmy Johns - 10 free Sandwiches
Jonna's Market - $25.00 Gift Card
Leppek Nursery - $50.00 Gift Card
Panera - 5 - You Pick 2 Meals
Panera - 5 - You Pick 2 Meals
Schafer's House of Music - $30.00 Gift Certificate
Specialty Growers - $20.00 Gift Card
Spirit of Livingston - $25.00 Gift Certificate
Steve MacDermaid of the Fowlerville Edward Jones - It's a Surprise
Tim Hortons - 2 - $10.00 Gift Cards
Tomato Bros. - $35.00 Gift Card
Tropical Smoothie - Tropical Smoothie Basket
Tropical Smoothie - Tropical Smoothie Basket
Wolly Bully's - $25.00 Gift Card
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