Welcome Back Marching Band!

Band Camp:

Report Times for Pre-Band Camp:

• Leadership Day: (Drum Majors / Squad Leaders) 
• @ HHS: Thursday, August 8th: 8:30 am to noon
• 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 9th: 8:30 am to noon
• Anyone new to Marching Band and Squad Leaders need to be at this. This is mandatory, unless cleared by Mr. Smigell or Mrs. Allegoet
• Bring your instruments and a water bottle
• Report to the Band Room

Report Times for Away Band Camp:

• Sunday, August 11th: Everyone - To Go To Eagle Village
• @ HHS band room: 7 am - Check-In, Instrument Assignment, Load Trailer/Busses
• Thursday, August 15th: Everyone - Return To School
• @ HHS: ~ approximately 3:30 pm (Watch the Blog / FB Groups for exact ETA or have student text or call when the busses reach Lansing area)

Packing List:

Dress for the weather - Currently it's being reported for Hersey, MI for us to have upper 70's weather and being sunny - with rain/thunderstorms on Wednesday. Low to mid 50's at night. 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 (girls - camp allows one piece suits only) 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 Bath towels
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.)
• 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 in a Ziploc bag with the student's name on it. 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:

Tuesday, August 20th: 8am - 11am -> Howell H.S. Football Field
Wednesday, August 21st: Noon - 3 pm -> Howell H.S. Football Field

Yes - you need to be at these practices if at all possible.  Please let Mr. Smigell or Mrs. Allegoet know if you can't make it.  Bring a water bottle, your instrument and marching band music!

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.  Couldn't avoid the Wednesday afternoon practice due to professional development for teachers in the morning.

Post-Band Camp Orientation for band:

Thursday, August 22nd:  8 am - 11 am

Pictures will be made up on Wednesday, September 4th!

HHS Home Football Games - Season 2019:

Thursday 08/29/19  *Franklin High School       Away 7:00 PM

Friday 09/06/19  *Plymouth High School          Away 7:00 PM
Friday 09/13/19  *Northville High School      Home 7:00 PM
Friday 09/20/19  *Novi High School               Home 7:00 PM
Friday 09/27/19  *Hartland High School          Away 7:00 PM
Friday 10/04/19  *Salem High School            (Homecoming Game) Home 7:00 PM
Friday 10/11/19  *Canton High School          Home 7:00 PM
Friday 10/18/19  *Brighton High School          Away 7:00 PM
Friday 10/25/19   OPEN/KLAA Crossover    (Senior Night ) Home 7:00 PM

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.