Hello everyone!

There have been a lot of questions emailed to me and people calling... It must mean band camp is around the corner!!! I am going to try and answer as many of these as I can.. If you have any questions.. go ahead and email me at smigellj@Howellschools.com.  There is about a 75% chance of your question being answered (just being honest), so sometimes a repetitive approach helps :)

Question #1:What are the times for band camp and pre band camp days?
This has been partially answered, so sorry if there is some repetition..

SQUAD LEADER DAY:
What: Training day for all squad leaders, section leaders and drum majors.
Where: Howell High School band room
When: 9am-2pm Thursday, August 9, 2012
Who: Squad leader candidates, section leaders, and drum majors.  Everyone who took the test received an acceptable score and is invited to attend.  Squad leaders are "squad leader candidates" until the are officially instated after band camp.  Bring a lunch, sunscreen, your instrument, and a water bottle.  There are very few absolutely mandatory things in band.  If you want to be a squad leader, you need to be at this clinic.


NEWBIE DAY:
What: Optional (but highly recommended) training for all new members of the Howell High School
Where: Howell High School band room
Marching band. There will be an informational question and answer question right at 9am for parents and students for a short time, then rehearsal will begin.
When: 9am-2pm Friday, August 10, 2012
Who: Any new member and all squad leaders, section leaders and drum majors

BAND CAMP
What: It's BAND CAMP!!! WOOOOOOOOOT!
Where: Report and be picked up at Howell High School Band room.
When: REPORT TIME 7:30AM SUNDAY AUGUST 12th.
Who: All Marching band members

If you are wondering about payment, whether or not you are on the roster, or other things, please email me (once again smigellj@howellschools.com)  Our fearless book keeper will be back from vacation very soon, so we will have a roster up soon.


QUESTION #2:  What is the show?
we are doing a CIRQUE DU SOLEIL show!  One is an old prog rock tune from ELP, but it fits perfectly.  The songs are called:

Karn Evil 9
Ka: Pursuit
Urban

You can listen to these songs online at arrpubco.com

I am really pumped about this show!  It is very energetic, and full of tasty music and visual opportunities!

Oh, and our shirts are going to be sweet! Check out the front:

GET AMPED FOR THIS SEASON, FOR IT DRAWS NEAR!!

(does a ridiculous victory lap around the living room, sits back down at keyboard)

Ok, hopefully that is a little taste to get you excited!  See you soon!

-Smigell