Friday, April 09, 2021

CONCERT UNIFORM / BAND RAFFLE / COLOR GUARD / CALENDAR

CONCERT UNIFORM / ATTIRE

Our final band concerts of the school year are May 12th and 13th.  Mr. Smigell would like to have everyone wear their formal, concert uniform for these concerts.  If you have a shirt, tie, black pants and black shoes from previous years in HHS band and everything fits, you're all set!  If not, here's what you'll need:

Concert and Symphonic Bands:
- Black pants
- White, wing collar, pleated TUXEDO shirt.  There is a cost to you for the shirt (see below for ordering options).
- Black bow tie - see below for ordering options
- Black shoes - solid black please!
- Black socks

Highlander Band:
- Same items as Concert and Symphonic Bands
- Black Vest - you will be fit for this during class.  Vests are currently provided by the band program at no cost to students.

Wind Ensemble:
- Same items as Concert and Symphonic Bands
- Black tuxedo jacket - you will be fit for this during class.  Jackets are currently provided by the band at no cost to students.

  • If you need financial assistance to obtain a shirt and tie, please let Mr. Smigell (smigellj@howellschools.com) or Laura Allegoet (allegoel@howellschools.com) know.  We have a few available to loan here at the school.

SHIRT ORDER OPTION #1 (Brighton Tux Shop):
Mr. Rick Bourbonias and Brighton Tux have provided us with shirts and ties for many years.  His prices are almost unbeatable and he provides us with great service.  Due to Covid, we are unable to provide fittings for students at the school.  You will need to visit the Brighton Tux Shop to place your order and get fitted for a shirt.  Shirts and/or ties will be delivered to your student at the school once your order arrives so you only need to make one visit to Brighton Tux :)  

Prices are:
White Formal Shirt - $18.50
Black Tie -$5
Combo - $23 (Shirt + Tie)
  • ORDER DEADLINE FROM BRIGHTON TUX IS MAY 1ST!
WHAT IF I ONLY NEED A TIE? OR I ORDER THE SHIRT FROM OPTION #2?
No problem!  We will have ties available for purchase in the band room for $5 each AFTER May 5th.

**If you decide to order from a different vendor than the two options we have listed here, the concert uniform shirts are white, wing collar, tuxedo shirts with 1/4 inch pleats.  

SHIRT ORDERING OPTION #2 (Amazon):





BAND RAFFLE SURVEY - due April 11th!
You could win great prizes!  The Howell Band Boosters will be conducting an online raffle to help raise funds for the band program.  We will post a new raffle item each day and sell a limited number of tickets for each item starting April 18.  We are asking you to help us choose the items for the raffle by completing our very brief interest survey.  

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Survey closes on April 11, 2021

COLOR GUARD - Marching Band Auxillary
April 19th at 7 p.m. - Informational meeting via Zoom with Ashley Quick-Drossart (Color Guard Coach)
April 20th - Marching Band Camp Scholarship Applications due
April 26th & 28th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Clinics in the high school band room
May 3rd from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Clinic and auditions
May 10th - discounted payment amount ($325) or minimum $50 deposit due with paperwork
May 24th - full payment due ($350 due if not paid in full by May 10th)

**REVISED SCHEDULE:
May 3rd and 4th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Clinics in the high school band room
May 11th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Clinic and auditions/try-outs
May 17th - discounted payment amount ($325) or minimum $50 deposit due with paperwork
May 26th - full payment due ($350 due if not paid in full by May 17th)

Questions about Color Guard?  Please contact Ashley at (810) 588-3652 or aqdgirl16@gmail.com

BAND CONCERTS
Band concerts for Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Highlander Band, Wind Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble are currently scheduled for May 12th and 13th.  We are keeping our fingers and toes crossed that we will be able to have the concerts with a live, limited audience.  If no live audience is allowed at that time, we will live stream the concerts like we did last month.  Stay tuned for more details!

BAND BOOSTER MEETING - MAY 5TH
Join us for the final band booster meeting of the 2020-21 school year via Zoom!
When: May 5, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqdO2rqjIvGddNzPkClBrVxKfFkBvaT52T
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

CALENDAR

APRIL
15 - 19        MUSICAL - "Forbidden Cabaret" in the HHS/Rod Bushey Auditorium  
                        CLICK HERE TO ORDER TICKETS - AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY!
19                COLOR GUARD INFORMATIONAL MEETING VIA ZOOM (see above for info)
20                MARCHING BAND / CAMP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DUE Click here for application
23                VIRTUAL SCHOOL - 1/2 DAY
26 & 28       COLOR GUARD CLINICS FROM 6:30 TO 8:30 PM IN BAND ROOM
29                MARCHING BAND / CAMP FORMS ALONG WITH DEPOSIT OR DISCOUNTED 
                    PAYMENT DUE Click here for forms / info
29                HOWELLPALOOZA (variety show featuring rock band, percussion ensemble and other talented HHS students!)

MAY
TBD            BAND BANQUET (band awards and end of year celebration)
3                  COLOR GUARD CLINIC & TRYOUTS FROM 6:30 TO 8:30 PM IN BAND ROOM
12                BAND CONCERT (live-streamed or in-person depending on Covid guidelines at the time)
13                BAND CONCERT (live-streamed or in-person depending on Covid guidelines at the time)
17                LAST DAY FOR SENIORS
21                FINAL MARCHING BAND / CAMP PAYMENT & FORMS DUE
22                GRADUATION
28                LAST DAY FOR EVERYONE!

31                MEMORIAL DAY

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE?????
Traditionally, HHS Marching Band / Color Guard performs in the Memorial Day Parade in downtown Howell.  However, we do not know if we will be able to participate this year due to Covid.  Our participation will depend on State guidelines closer to the parade date and Howell Schools approval.  We will not have a decision or more info about the parade until the end of April, at the earliest.  The parade has always been optional for marching band / color guard members and will continue to be. We understand very much the importance of having "one last hurrah" for our marching seniors and are taking that into consideration heavily. Stay tuned!



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