In the classroom - auditions are happening this week. Students are working hard preparing to audition for new chair placements in their classes.
LCHB Auditions:
Livingston County Honors Band Auditions are tomorrow (Wednesday), January 8th from 4 pm to 6:30 pm in the HHS Band Room. This is optional for students. The LCHB concert is Monday, February 3rd at 7 p.m. at the Jane Tasch Performing Arts Theater in Pinckney. See the December 19th blog post for detailed information.
Band Booster Meeting: CANCELLED FOR JANUARY 8TH! Meeting will be rescheduled and we'll share that date soon!
Band trailer - Chris and Tawnya Benn have graciously and wonderfully taken care of and hauled our band trailer for the past 2 years. However, their daughter is graduating and they are looking for someone to take over next year. If interested, please attend the next band booster meeting for more info or contact Tawnya Benn at sprout1809@gmail.com
New York Trip Deadlines:
3rd payment ($255) and Charms requests for 3rd payment are due by Monday, January 20th!
Room sign ups will be posted in the band room for students to sign up on January 22nd and finalized by January 24th. You must have a minimum of $510 paid by January 20th and all paperwork turned in to sign up for a room.
If you are using Charms for your 3rd or 4th payments, we must have requests no later than Friday, February14th so that they can be processed in time for the final February 20th payment. Charms request forms are available in the band room and on page 14 of the packet. You can also find payment coupons on page 13 of the packet if you need to mail your payment to the trip company. Thank you!!!
NYC Trip Packet
Solo and Ensemble:
Solo and Ensemble is January 24th and 25th at Brighton High School. This is an optional event - check with your student if you are not sure if they are participating.
Festival:
Festival for HHS Bands will take place sometime on March 6th and 7th. Mr. Smigell is awaiting scheduling confirmation from the organizing group. As soon as we have confirmed dates, times and location, we will pass that on. Attendance at Festival is required for all students.
