Thursday, March 24, 2022

BAND CAMP FORMS / FUNDRAISER INFO

 MARCHING BAND / CAMP

Good Evening!!  As promised all of the paperwork from the band camp meeting is now here for your use.  Please click on what is needed, print it, fill it out in full and turn it in by the due date. Band camp forms are also available in the band room.  Please do not hesitate to ask questions of the people that are mentioned as helpers in the Marching Band Packet.  There are no silly questions.  Marching Band and Band Camp are AWESOME!!

STUDENT PACKET - MARCHING BAND/CAMP 2022

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION - DUE APRIL 21ST!

SCRIPS
  • PAY FOR BAND CAMP AND OTHER BAND EXPENSES BY SHOPPING!
How much money do you spend in a month for regular expenses-  $600 for groceries, $200 for gas, $100 dining out…?  If you paid for those regular expenses using a gift card purchased from the HHS Band Scrip Program, you would get a rebate on each purchase, a rebate that  goes straight into your student's CHARMS fundraising account. Earn money for band camp, instrument lessons, future band trips, etc.

HHS Band Scrip uses the Great Lakes Scrip Center for ordering cards. They have this great YouTube video that explains the basics of the program:

                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwkeGiRuYVY&list=PLB05706667A3B6471

You can sign up right away using enrollment code C436CCB458883 (to get to the Band Account).

Questions?  You can email our SCRIPS coordinator, Beth Wagner at lisbethwagner@yahoo.com
Once you learn how the ordering system works, this is the easiest money you will ever earn for band expenses. And you earn the rebates on money you have to spend anyway. Put your spending to work for you!

COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER
FACEBOOK FUNDRAISER - YOU COULD WIN MARCHING BAND/CAMP TUITION!!!

Last year, 2 band moms ran an online drawing through a private Facebook group.  And coming this April, we will be repeating this drawing with the prize being free tuition for band camp.  The way this drawing works is:

·        I will post the Item on the Facebook Group (Howell Band Boosters Online Raffle)

·        We will sell 50 tickets at $10 each.  The tickets will go on sale on Monday, April 18th at 7pm.

·        You will purchase a ticket through our PayPal link.  And you will add a picture of your PayPal receipt to the comments of the Facebook post.

·        Once we sell 50 tickets, we turn off comments to the post.

·        We will offer 2 marching band camp tuition drawings. 

·        So once the 1st drawing sells out, I will post an additional drawing.

·        Once we sell 50 tickets, we turn off comments to the post.

·        The actual drawing will occur on April 21 at 7pm via Facebook live.

·        By limiting the tickets to 50 for each drawing, your chances of winning are greatly increased.

How do you participate?  To participate in the drawing, you would need to join our Facebook Group.  As our group is PRIVATE, you will need to be invited to the group.  If you are interested in joining us, please send an email to Dana Sleder at dcsleder@sbcglobal.net.  Once you are a member of the group, you can invite other people to join.  This would be a great way to reach anyone who might be interested in having a chance to send a child to band camp for free.


Thanks - Dana

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MARCHING BAND/CAMP MTG. TONIGHT 3/24 & JAZZ BAND REHEARSAL CANCELLED 3/24

REMINDER: MARCHING BAND/CAMP INFO MTG. TONIGHT (Thursday 3/24) @ 7 pm IN THE BAND ROOM! Meeting is optional - registration forms and info will be available on the band blog and in the band room 💚💛

JAZZ BAND REHEARSALS ARE CANCELLED FOR TODAY 3/24!

Please email me if you have any questions at allegoel@howellschools.com  Thanks! - Laura

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Monday, March 21, 2022

This week's band happenings and drumline announcement!

It's a busy, but exciting week here at HHS Bands!  Our Collage Concert, in conjunction with choir, is Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.  Marching Band/Camp info meeting is Thursday at 7 p.m. in the band room (meeting is optional).  See the calendar below for details! 

BAND & SCHOOL CALENDAR

Jazz Band Rehearsals:  March 24 and April 5 & 6 from 2:30 to 4:30 (2:30 to 3:30 if in the very, very big jazz band and 3:30 to 4:30 for the big jazz band)

March

  • 23rd - Collage Concert (Includes Wind Ensemble, Perc Ensemble and the Big Jazz Band along with Choir) at 7 pm
  • 24th - Marching Band/Camp Informational Meeting at 7 p.m. in the H.S. band room (mtg. is optional - registration forms and detailed info will be posted after the meeting)
  • 28th to April 1st - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
April
  • 6th - Howellpalooza at 7 pm (Variety show that includes both Jazz Bands, Percussion Ensemble, Rock Band and other choir and drama performances)
  • 13th - Band Booster Meeting at 7 pm via Zoom
  • 15th - NO SCHOOL
May
  • 6th - 1/2 day school - morning classes only
  • 11th - SPRING BAND CONCERT AT 7 PM
  • 12th - Last day of school for SENIORS
  • 30th - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day Parade (Marching Band)
June
  • June 2nd - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
August
  • August 7th to 11th - Marching Band Camp at Eagle Village

CONGRATULATIONS 2022-23 DRUMLINE!

A message from our drumline coach, Shaun McDonnell:  After 2 days of auditions, I am so pleased to announce the Howell High School Drumline for the 2022-2023 Marching Season:

 

Drumline Section Leader: Gillian Schultz

Drumline Middle Snare: Braylon Park

 

Cymbals:

  1. Ripley Avery (Squad Leader)
  2. Finnigan House
  3. Colin Putkela
  4. Lucas Vincent
  5. Loralei Miller
  6. Aubrey Stevens

 

Snares:

  1. Braylon Park (Squad Leader, Middle Snare)
  2. Hank Perrin (Field Leader)
  3. Gavin Lewis
  4. Conner Salyers
  5. Zachary Kupec
  6. Cameron Smith

 

Basses:

  1. Gillian Schultz (Drumline Section Leader)
  2. Hunter Olsen (Squad Leader)
  3. Lindsey Hund (Field Leader)
  4. Catherine Mazurek
  5. Xander Berishaj

 

Tenors:

  1. Matt Birch (Squad Leader)
  2. Jack McDonnell (Field Leader)
  3. Peter Mick

       3a.  Logan Cunningham (ALTERNATE)

 

Front Ensemble / Pit:

  1. Logan Cunningham
  2. Nolan Ralko
  3. Ronin Romeo
  4. Joseph Baibak
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Tuesday, March 08, 2022

MR. SMIGELL MESSAGE/ CALENDAR / DRUMLINE CLINIC & AUDITIONS

 AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM MR. SMIGELL

Hello everyone,

I am retiring from band directing at the conclusion of this school year. I held off telling you until I told the kids because I wanted them to hear it first. I have been wrestling with it for months, and I'm very sad right now, but it is the right time and the right thing to do.  

I wanted to let you know how grateful I am for your hard work and service to our beloved program.  I hope you feel that I have reciprocated that hard work and dedication.  It has been an honor, privilege, and pleasure to serve you and your children.

This came out of the blue to a lot of the kids, so in case you are curious, I am not getting fired or forced to retire due to scandal or something spicy like that.  It is just time to start a new chapter in my life.  I have been teaching the past 25 years in public school and having seen the program through the hard part of the pandemic, I feel like I can turn the reins over to someone else with a good conscience.  

There is a lot more we need to talk about.  We currently plan on proceeding as agreed with marching band camp at Eagle Village at the same time (Aug 7-11). We are planning lots of other events to finish out the school year (see calendar below).  In order to facilitate a smooth transition, we are also preparing for next school year.  With me letting everyone know relatively early, it will allow administration to do a proper search and time to find good candidates that will do right by your kids.  I'm positive you parents of returning members will be part of the process in some way.  

I will keep you abreast of the situation as it develops.  Again, thank you so much for being wonderful people and letting me work with your fantastic children all these years.

Go Highlanders,

Jason Smigell


DRUMLINE CLINICS & AUDITIONS
It's that time already!  Drumline and marching band preparations for 2022-23 are underway!  See the link below for details.  Please note:  the March 17th clinic is mandatory for all leadership candidates and the March 19th clinic is mandatory for all interested drumline students.  Any questions?  Please contact Mr. Smigell at smigellj@howellschools.com or Shaun McDonnell (contact info in letter).

BAND & SCHOOL CALENDAR

Jazz Band Rehearsals:  March 8, 17, 24 and April 5 & 6 from 2:30 to 4:30 (2:30 to 3:30 if in the very, very big jazz band and 3:30 to 4:30 for the big jazz band)

March

  • 15th - Remote Learning Day
  • 15th - Deadline to turn in money for bottle/can drive  CLICK HERE FOR BOTTLE/CAN DRIVE INFO
  • 17th - Drumline Leadership Clinic & Auditions (grades 9 to 12)
  • 19th - Drumline Clinic & Auditions 8 am to 1 pm in the H.S. band room (see details above)
  • 21st - Collage Concert rehearsal after school until approximately 4:30 pm
  • 23rd - Collage Concert (Includes Wind Ensemble, Perc Ensemble and Jazz Band along with Choir) at 7 pm
  • 24th - Marching Band/Camp Informational Meeting at 7 p.m. in the H.S. band room (mtg. is optional - registration forms and detailed info will be posted after the meeting)
  • 28th to April 1st - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
April
  • 6th - Howellpalooza at 7 pm (Includes Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Rock Band and a variety of other choir and drama performances)
  • 15th - NO SCHOOL
May
  • 6th - 1/2 day school - morning classes only
  • 11th - SPRING BAND CONCERT AT 7 PM
  • 12th - Last day of school for SENIORS
  • 30th - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day Parade (Marching Band)
June
  • June 2nd - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
August
  • August 7th to 11th - Marching Band Camp at Eagle Village




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