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
