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
Thursday, November 21, 2019
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
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