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.
