HELP NEEDED! and MARCHING BAND STUFF

Hello band families!  Only 4 more school days left!  That also means that we are starting to plan details for marching band and camp 💚💛

HEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE NEED DUDES TO CHAPERONE BAND CAMP FOR THE LOVE OF EVERYTHING HOLY AND GOOD IN THIS WORLD.

(That last part was added by Smigell)

BAND CAMP - MALE CHAPERONES NEEDED!
We are in need of 3 or 4 men (age 21 or older) to join us for marching band camp as a chaperone.  Band camp is a lot of fun!  It gives you the chance to get a sneak-peek at our half-time show, opportunity to help behind the scenes with your student AND you get the season's marching band t-shirt (which is always an amazing shirt!).  This will be my 8th year attending band camp and it truly is an awesome experience!  Please let me know if you are interested by emailing Laura Allegoet at allegoel@howellschools.com  

Click here for the chaperone packet which includes all the details:  CHAPERONE PACKET & INFO

There is currently a wait list for female chaperones.

MARCHING BAND - FINAL PAYMENT DUE NOW!
If you owe a balance for marching band / camp, that is due NOW!  Payments can be dropped off in the band room or made on-line following the instructions on page 3 of the student marching band packet:

Click here for packet:  STUDENT MARCHING BAND PACKET & INFO

MARCHING BAND SCHEDULE

Pre-Band Camp: 8am – noon @ Howell High School
Thursday, August 5^th: Leadership Day – Squad Leaders and Drum Majors
Friday, August 6^th: New Member Day – Everyone New to HHS Marching Band

Band Camp @ Eagle Village: http://www.eaglevillage.org/
Sunday, August 8^th to Thursday, August 12^th: Everyone

Practice Schedule

Mondays:  6:30 to 8:30 pm

Tuesday thru Thursday:  2:30 to 3:30 pm

The "student marching band packet" link above gives all the marching band details.  

FOOTBALL SCHEDULE & BACK TO SCHOOL
For those of you that are making plans for August and beyond, here are some important dates.......

BACK TO SCHOOL:  WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18TH (practices will start!)

FOOTBALL SCHEDULE:  CLICK HERE FOR 2021 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
(Marching Band members are required to attend all home football games)

2021-2022 Postings for band placements

 Hello Everyone!

Below are the placements for Howell Bands for the 2021-22 school year.  A few points:

1.  The students listed are all students that indicated that they are returning next year.  Students who indicated they were not coming back are not on the list.  IF AN ERROR WAS MADE EITHER WAY, please let me know.  I have everyone's score and we can easily rectify that.

2. Please do not email me, text, or call me about the results until Monday.  At that time I will happily answer all questions you may have.  For those who did not place where they wanted, PLEASE TALK TO ME FIRST before freaking out.  There are options available and we can also check to see if there was an error in scoring or in the posting.  

3. Bad behavior (in the form of either gloating, complaining, or saltiness) WILL NOT BE TOLERATED, be it on social media or in person.  Please report it to me if there is an issue.

4. THESE PLACEMENTS ARE NOT "SET IN STONE" BUT ARE ABOUT 90% CERTAIN.  A few adjustments are always made.  

5. Percussion ensemble still has a few openings, as does School of Rock.  Please see Mr. Smigell for details

And with that... Here they are!

Howell Symphonic Band 2021-2022

Flutes

Haven Kuncaitis

Annie Yang

Audrey Marhoffer

Brody Wines

Clarinets

Kelly Melby

Jonny Thang

Alexis Chapman

Nicole Vyse

Lillian Truran

Bri Griffin

Emily Elford

Bassoon

Will Pudelko

Saxophone

Andrew Paja

Lukas Armstrong

Sean Sullivan

Jacob Ross

Nick Arts

Tyler Socia

Trumpets

Zane Phillips

Joe Taito

Leigha Fuller

Jack Johnston

Gage Tuer

Gus Bersten

William Meyer

Trombone

Aryan Cheerla

Nick Peters

Cole Patton

Dalton Eades

Euphonium 

Zoey Lee

Liam Ilaqua

Tuba 

Seth Whittum

Daniel Curtiss

Percussion 

Henry Perrin

Ripley Avery

Finn House

Peter Mick

Gillian Schultz

Matthew Birch

Howell Highlander Band 2021-2022

Flutes

Zakkery Higgins

Sara Nichols

Grace Birch

David Sartor

Julia Chapman

Bella Nitz

Eli Keeton

Clarinet

Riley Gondek

Terrence Wysocki

Vivian Bacon

Gabbie Mena

Jamie Spencer

Gavin Smalley

Emma Bluntzer

Josh Richardson

Ryan Southworth

Katy Dernbach

Marissa Davis

Saxophones

Brian Tormanen

Joe Janssen

Nevan Smith

Nathan O’Mara

Raven Malicke

Sam Havlik

Zach White

Rhyan Stearn-Raskin

Connor Moilanen

Alexis Chapman

Trumpets

L. Lopez

Ryan Chmura

Cullen Underhill

Lilly Kulbacki

Dominic Pellegrino

Ryan Miriani

Luke Palatka

Zach Kalvaitis

Clara Williams

Adam Buchler

Bella Pupa

Joe Clauser

Horns

Caitlyn Nichol

Gracie Sheets

Ryan Nicholson

Trombones

Makenzie Cude

Andrew Ochodnicky

Hannah Martin

Abby Mazurek

Donovan Flowers

Euphonium

Danny Bolton

Tuba 

Emma Boyer

Percussion 

Henry Winningham

Braylon Park

Tarence Torres

Cadyn Sulkowski

Hunter Olsen

Emma Ward

Howell Wind Ensemble 2021-22 Flute Sara Reder Ellie Bonani Olivia Lacommare Bry Cunningham Jocelyn Alexandres Emma Hacke Clarinets Grace fyke Ryan Smith (tie2nd) Brian Roberts(tie2nd) Phil Hampton(tie2nd) Brent Nichols Jorja Vartoofian Andrew Eden Katlyn Lorenz Clare Rollins Saxophones Leah Sleder Lucas Farmer Ben Miller Edra Timmerman Ben Zeppa Chris Marzewski Trumpets Emily Dersch Izzy Melton Max Clark Sasha Catlett Isaac Choraszewski Ava Moore Ella Koons Logan Wilson Luke Walters Horns Nick Walker (tie) Adam Roberts (tie) Samantha Evard Ben Broadbent Trombones Elijah Belanger Michael Cole Alex Barron Liam Clark Euphonium Lilly Vincent Ben Marzewski Tuba Arvin Yang Garrett Bateman Percussion Anna Hoffman Aiden Niemic Justin Fackender Harrison Putkela Lucas Novak

BAND AWARDS CEREMONY 5/18 @ 7 PM

BAND AWARDS CEREMONY (a.k.a. Band Banquet)
Tuesday, May 18th at 7 p.m. in the Rod Bushey Auditorium

• This is an optional event where we present awards to students that have earned their Varsity letter and other band awards.  Awards are earned using this point system:  BAND POINT AWARDS FORM  Point forms are due today, May 14th!  You can leave forms in the band room mailbox or email to: allegoel@howellschools.com
• We will also be awarding the John Philip Sousa award to one of our Seniors!  The prestigious John Philip Sousa award goes to an outstanding HHS band Senior every year.  Students nominate candidates and then vote for ONE senior band member that they think demonstrates band awesomeness!  Sousa award winners are someone they see as:  a leader, role model, helpful, great musician and positive representative of the band program.  The Google form to vote for the Sousa award was emailed to all students and is due Monday the 17th!

Tickets are required for this event.  Please limit tickets to 4 per family (this includes your high school student who also needs a ticket.  Student + 3 Guests).

• TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! CLICK HERE FOR THE TICKET WEBSITE (LUDUS)
  
• The ceremony will also be live-streamed via Facebook!  Go to the "HHS Marching Band" group page and the video stream will show up once the ceremony starts.

We hope you can join us to celebrate our great band students and a great year at Howell HS Bands!  We are holding the awards ceremony in the auditorium this year in order to follow guidelines for COVID capacity limits and proper social distancing.  There is no charge but, you must have a ticket and wear a mask properly to attend (mask over your nose and mouth).  

If you have any issues with tickets or any questions, please email me at allegoel@howellschools.com

Hope to see you Tuesday! - Laura

CONCERT LIVE STREAM INFO (MAY 12TH & 13TH) & PROGRAM

Band concerts will be live-streamed both nights via Facebook! 😊

Where?  Facebook

What Facebook Page?  HHS Marching Band

CONCERT PROGRAM! - CLICK HERE TO VIEW

Both concerts will also be available for viewing on Facebook after the performances if you are unable to watch them live.

Questions?  Or ticket issues?  Please email me at allegoel@howellschools.com   Thank you! and enjoy the wonderful band performances! - Laura Allegoet

CONCERTS WEDS. 5/12 & THURS. 5/13! LIVE STREAM & HELP NEEDED!

Both concerts are now sold out. Live Stream available on Facebook at the "HHS Marching Band" group page.

Wednesday concert (Jazz band, Concert & Symphonic bands) is sold out!  Limited tickets available for Thursday (Percussion Ensemble, Highlander Band & Wind Ensemble)!  Please remember - we can not admit you to the auditorium if you do not have a ticket due to MDHHS rules and regulations.  Proper mask wearing is also required to be in the auditorium.

Click here if you still need a ticket:   https://howellperformingarts.ludus.com/index.php

Students need to be in the band room and ready to warm up at 6:30 p.m. the night of their concert.  

Questions about the concert uniform or concert dates & details?  Please see this blog post with ALL the information about band for the rest of the school year:  

CLICK HERE FOR: CONCERT DETAILS / BAND CALENDAR

Concert LIVE STREAM - will be available on Facebook at the "HHS Marching Band" page!  Concerts will also be available to watch on-line anytime after the live performances. 

Help needed!  We need a few people to help take tickets at the concerts on Wednesday.  We'll provide the "training".  If you can help, we need you to be at the band room at 6:15 p.m. for instructions before the auditorium doors open at 6:30 p.m.  

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP IF YOU CAN HELP

Let me know if you have any questions by emailing me at allegoel@howellschools.com !  Looking forward to great concerts on Wednesday and Thursday!  - Laura