ATTENTION!! GREAT HOCKEY BAND NEWS!!!

Hello everyone, I have some wonderful news.  First of all I am so sorry it has taken me this long to get the hockey band list posted. The reason is that I could not stand to leave eligible people home if i could help up.  Well,  I have been in touch with the Michigan Marching Band.  Lots of people have tried out for hockey band this year and after working it out with the folks in Ann Arbor, I have been able to get a few more seats.

THIS MEANS THAT EVERYONE WHO WAS BRAVE ENOUGH TO AUDITION IS ABLE TO GO!!  Luckily, none of the people who auditioned played the piece badly, so I did not have to cut anyone.

Entire drumline is elligible!

HOORAY!!

There is one stipulation:
You have to come to 3 of the four practices scheduled for this week (Monday will be very important)

rehearsals:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday  2:30-3:15pm

Report time on Saturday will be somewhere near 5:00 pm.  More details on that very very soon.  Chaperone availability information will be very very soon.


HOWELL FOOTBALL PLAYOFF INFORMATION TO BE POSTED VERY VERY SOON.

ok... see you all tomorrow!

I just checked http://www.weather.com/ and http://www.noaa.gov/.   Unfortunately, the chance for precipitation has increased to 100% at time of kickoff through 10pm, with winds from 20-35mph  The weather radar supports the computer prediction.  Due to constant rain, the state of our instruments, and the current health concerns PEP BAND IS CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT.   

Check back later tonight or tomorrow morning for the Hockey Band Posting...

-Hopefully they win and we can try again next week....

-Smigell

Band Booster Meeting: Next Band Booster meeting is Tuesday, November 3rd at 6:30 p.m. in the Band Room.

Bears & Bennigans: Could you please e-mail me (cstone827@yahoo.com) an update on where you're at with orders for the Howell Highlander Bears. . . .we're trying to determine if we need to place a second order. It takes about 4 weeks to get the bears and we'd like to have them all delivered before Christmas.

Also, don't forget our Bennigans fundraiser. . . on Thursday, 10/29, 20% of all sales will go to the bands. You have to present the Bennigans flier (available in the band room) before you order.

Thanks & see you at Bennigans,
Carol Stone

CHARMS UPDATE: Please note: Apparently a glitch occured in the transition to the new school year and student accounts are showing outstanding balances for band camp. I'm in the process of correcting the information. Please check back for an updated student account balance.

Thanks,
Carol

MARCHING BAND
SENIOR NIGHT SHOW

Practice Friday: 2:30-???

Report Time: TBA, Depending on how late practice runs

Tailgate: Please join us for Buffalo Wild Wings and Cake!!! (around 5:00-5:30)

Step Off: 6:20pm (Note Earlier Time)

Senior Parents: You will need to buy tickets at the ticket booth, then proceed to far end of stadium by Band Bleachers and the gate by the Giant Football Helmet.

Please be there by 6:30pm for the Senior Night Presentation.

Welcome to Charms!!!

Dear Band Parents and Students,


The Charms website is up and running! We’ve been talking about it for awhile and it’s finally here.

This means we have a one stop resource and a simple way of communicating band information to all band families! With the Charms website you can:

· Check the interactive calendar for events and vital information
(Always check the Blog for last minute changes!!!)

· Receive emails about events, volunteering and fundraising

· Handouts: Band Camp, Calendar, Point Sheet, etc…

· Check your student account, to find out how much $$$ you have earned for trips, band camp, etc… through your fundraising efforts

· Link to the Band Blog

· Music related applications such as a Metronome, a Tuner, Blank Sheet music, even record your practice music at home!


Access is easy! Go to: https://www.charmsoffice.com/

Enter the school code: HowellHSBand

Enter your student’s HS ID number: 00000000


If you have any access problems or any helpful ideas please let Robin Taylor know at rl.taylor@comcast.net.

Believe in the Bear - CORRECTION: Ok. .. it always pays to proof read. The correct price of the Howell Highlander Bear is $10 per bear. Also, after much discussion with many band members, it'd be greatly appreciated if you could turn in any orders you have received by Friday, October 30th. Put your order sheets (along with any payments received) in an envelope and deposit them in the Band Booster mailbox in the Band room. Please make sure your name is on the order sheet so you can get credit for the sale.

You can continue taking orders after October 30th but the first round of orders will help us determine if we need to order more bears. The sample bear is now on display in the office at Howell High.

Thanks,
Carol Stone

FUNDRAISER UPDATE: There's still time to turn in your pasta orders. .. .I'll be placing the final order on Friday. If you haven't turned yours in yet. .. please put it in the Band Booster mailbox by Thursday.

Believe in the Bear: You can start taking orders for the Howell Highlander Bears. Cost is 410 per bear. We've placed an initial order for 500 bears. . . .It looks like we'll sell out pretty quickly. It takes 4 weeks to get the bears so in order to get all orders filled by Christmas, it'd be really great if you could get your orders in ASAP so we can re-order if need be. I'll have order forms in the band room this week. We've already sold 70 bears. . . . .

E-mail (cstone827@yahoo.com) or call (517-672-1236) if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Carol Stone

Hi Everyone,
It's that time!! It is our last tailgate. BOO-HOO!! Here's the story. "Buffulo Wild Wings" was such a big hit, we're doing it again. I had the seniors of the marching band take a poll and that's what they wanted. So I am ordering some chicken and to change it up a bit some pulled pork. What I will need is side dishes again. Hot items would be good, since it looks like it will be chilly. We will also have coffee, (for the adults) and hot cider, for the kids. Let me know what you would like to bring. you can even let me know at the concert tomorrow night! As always parents and silblings are invited. This is the senior show, so lets make this the best tailgate ever!! Becky Chappel

P.S. We have a cake coming. But other desserts are also welcomed--cookies, brownies, etc!

PLEASE READ!


Hey Folk
Unfortunately, due to lack of potential attendance, PEP BAND IS CANCELLED TONIGHT 10/16/09.  This is probably a good time to talk about next week and whats going to happen over the next few weeks:


#1. OUR FIRST CONCERT IS NEXT TUESDAY.  Report time for everyone is 6:30pm.  This concert is going to be particularly cool since we will have THE MARCHING BAND PERFORMING for an extremely rare indoor performance.  We have a plan for a "Grande Entrance".  I think everyone is going to enjoy it!  Dress for the first part (Non marching band) portion of the concert is "Dress nicely".  This means no bluejeans, t-shirts, sweatshirts, or tennis shoes.  Good choices for gentlemen include School appropriate shirt and tie, sweater, slacks (Corduroy, khaki, etc.).  Good choices for ladies incllude school appropriate skirts or slacks, blouses or sweaters, or snazzy school appropriate tops.  As is customary, our regular concert uniforms will be passed out/ordered for our holiday concert.

#2. OUR FINAL HOME GAME IS NEXT FRIDAY!  It is senior night, and there will be much more information on this from our beloved boosters.

#3.  Our football team is really good!  Opportunities for pep band engagements will continue as long as they are in the playoffs.  This means that there will be pep band at least for October 30.  This will be a high priority game (like the Brighton game).


ok... thaats about it!

Have a good Weekend,

-Smigell

Concert Reminder---

Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will perform their first concert of the year...with a special performance of the Howell Highlander Marching Band!!!

Tuesday, October 20th at 7:00 pm
HHS Auditorium

Dress is as follows: Dress nice! NO JEANS, NO T-SHIRTS, NO SWEATS. Khakis with a dress shirt (and tie, if you wish). For the Ladies, skirts and dresses must be school appropriate!

Marching Band, Please remember black shoes and socks!

Evening marching band practice for October 12th is still on. 6:30-8:00 is everyone and the marching 36 will continue on till 8:30.

I am SO PROUD of our band!  Hooray for the Highlanders!  I just got back from the football game in Brighton (we won 14-0!).  The kids were FANTASTIC.   Classy, energetic, and sounding pretty darn good for playing in 40 degrees and rain!! I also saw a lot of stoic parents supporting their kids.. HATS OFF TO EVERYONE!!!

Anyway, I wanted to drop this line to the kids and parents regarding proper care of equipment after a RAINY GIG.  Please read this carefully so that there is no damage to instruments and music.


#1. When you get home, everyone should wipe down their instrument with a dry cloth.  Make sure no water remains on the outside of the instrument.  Leave the instrument out of it's case and the case open AT LEAST overnight and preferably all the next day.  Failure to do so can damage the instrument and get mold in the case (brass instruments and drums this means you too!)

#2.  Carefully take all sheets of music out of the flip folder and lay them out to dry.  Detach the pages of the folder and lay them out to dry as well.

#3.  Hang up/lay out your raincoat and let it dry (even though it is waterproof, it can get funky if you wad it up and leave it in your car) AND BRING IT BACK TO SCHOOL ON MONDAY.

Ok.. great job and see you on Monday!

-Smigell

HELLO EVERYONE.  YES YES YES THERE IS PEP BAND TONIGHT

6:30 REPORT TIME AT BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL

VISITOR'S GATE

KIDS YOU SHOULD HAVE ALREADY GRABBED A RAINCOAT, BUT WE WILL BRING EXTRAS TOO! 

WOODWINDS BRING YOUR INSTRUMENTS IN CASE AND LEAVE THEM IN THE CAR AT FIRST IF IT IS RAINING WHEN WE GET THERE.


GO HIGHLANDERS! 


SMIGELL

Hey marching band, here's the link for Hal Leonard's "Thriller" that we're playing in the senior show. http://www.halleonard.com/search/search.do?subsiteid=1&keywords=Thriller

Hey Band - Check out the new Band Bulletin Board in the band room. It'll be updated weekly with all the news you need to know. Need a ride to a band event. . . . there'll be a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. Parents - you can sign-up and let us know if you're available for car pooling.

Pasta fundraiser information is being distributed today. Orders are due in by Monday, October 19th. Return orders and payment to the Band Booster mailbox located just outside the uniform closet in the band room. All the proceeds from this fundraiser will be allocated to individual student accounts. Out-of-town friends & family can order using the code HBB3. we receive 40% from on-line orders and 50% from all other orders. It's a great way to start saving for the band trip next Spring. And don't forget. . .. for every fundraiser students participate in, they earn one entry into the band

trip raffle ! ! !

We're also taking pre-orders for the Howell Bear. The bear is 9" tall, has the Highlander logo embroidered on the front and Howell

Highlanders on the back. Cost is $10. $3.50 from each bear

students sell will be credited to their student account. Bears

will be delivered mid-November. Please e-mail Carol Stone

at cstone827@yahoo.com if you're interested in ordering any

bears. Sample bear will be available at the first band concert on

October 20th.

PLEASE READ!!


Due to a massive computer crash (Thanks snow leopard!), I have no drill.  There will be no evening rehearsal tonight, 10/5/09. Rehearsal will commence as normal tomorrow, tuesday, 10/6/09.  I could give you the long version of it, but that is the result.  We have no drill.  I will have to redo everything tonight. My humblest apologies.  


-Mr. Smigell


p.s. dont forget the booster mtg.  tomorrow 6:30pm  

Band Booster Mtg: Just a reminder that the Howell High Band Boosters will be meeting the 1st Tuesday of every month. Next meeting is Tueday, October 6, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. in the band room at Howell High. Hope to see you there.

PEP BAND IS CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT!!

Repeat, Pep band is cancelled for tonight (10/2/09)!  Please tell everyone you know so they don't show up with their instrument.  You can still go to the game, but you will have to pay.  The weather looked like it was going to play along, but now the chance for rain is going up...  I have to make the call now to give people enough notice to change their plans...

We will be going to Brighton next... At this time the weather looks delightful... enjoy your weekend.


-Smigell

Howell Band Blog Post Homecoming Edition! IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ EVERYTHING!!!!

Hello Everyone! KIDS YOU DID A FANTASTIC JOB LAST FRIDAY!!! just a couple little logistical things we still need to talk about, but overall I was ENORMOUSLY PROUD OF EACH ONE OF YOU! Such a long day and you all came through in the clutch! Parents/boosters THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE SO FAR!!

Special thanks to:

Mrs. Taylor
Mrs. Stone
Mr. Shielbold
The Doefers
Mr. Buckner
Mrs. Chappel
The Donovans
Mrs. Palmer
Mrs. Bondie
Ms. Zepp
Mrs. Kimball
Mrs. MacDermid
Mr. Pratt

There are at least five people I am forgetting.. (It's amazing I remember to put on socks and underwear sometimes). If you are one of these people or know who I am talking about email me at jsmigell@mac.com so I can edit this post!

Well, can you believe that we have already finished 3 of our 4 home games already? This gives us an opportunity to make a really interesting and fun ALL NEW final show, which will be performed senior night, Oct 23rd, 2009. Because there is a slight lull (ever so slight) in the schedule right now, we are going to take advantage and let the kids catch up a little bit on things... thus, FOR THIS WEEK ONLY:

Evening rehearsal tonight is from 6:30-8:00pm, Normally it is until 9pm, but we are scaling back a little to help with the homework.

Tuesday rehearsal is normal 2:30-3:30 for everyone but THERE IS NO DRUMLINE OR COLORGAURD EXTRA REHEARSAL. JUST FOR THIS WEEK ONLY.

Wednesday Rehearsal is normal 2:30-3:30

Thursday Rehearsal is normal 2:30-3:30

NO REHEARSAL ON FRIDAY

HOWEVER, THERE STILL IS AWAY PEP BAND AT HARTLAND THIS FRIDAY NIGHT. Sign up will be in the band room.

ONCE AGAIN... THESE CHANGES ARE FOR THIS WEEK AND THIS WEEK ONLY. Rehearsal schedule resumes to normal starting next Monday.

Couple things coming up include our Fall Band Concert on Oct. 20, Signups for Solo and Ensemble, and auditions for UM Hockey Pep Band. Information on all these activites coming soon.

Ok Folks, have a great week!


-Smigell

p.s. In case you lost it, the calendar has been posted on the blog in the previous post (Thank you robin!)

HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL BANDS
2009-2010 CALENDAR

Unless otherwise noted, Marching Band Practice in the fall is
Tues-Fri 2:30-3:30pm, and Monday 6:30-9pm


September
2, 3..............MB- Marching Band Practice 3-4:30pm
3..................MB- Howell Football at Livonia Stevenson (Away) *** 7PM
11.................MB- Howell Football vs. Milford (Home) 7PM
18................MB- Howell Football vs. Grand Blanc (Home) 7PM
25................Homecoming Parade, 4:30 pm, Clinton Street, Downtown
...................MB- Howell Football vs. Pinckney (Home) 7PM

October
2..................MB- Howell Football at Hartland (Away) *** 7PM
9..................MB- Howell Football at Brighton High School (Away) 7PM
16.................MB- Howell Football Cross-over at North (Away) *** 7PM
20................ CB,SB,WE,PE, IG JB- FALL BAND CONCERT, 7PM, HHS AUD.
23.................MB- Howell Football. Grand Ledge (Home) 7PM
30.................MB- Howell Football. PLAYOFFS # (time TBA)
31..................MB- Howell Football PLAYOFFS # (time TBA)

November
6...................MB- Howell Football PLAYOFFS # (time TBA)
7...................Hockey Pep Band At U of M
13.................MB- Howell Football DISTRICTS # (time TBA)
17, 18, 19.......MB- Marching Practice for Fantasy of Lights Parade, 2:30-3:30
27..................MB- Fantasy of Lights Parade, 7:00 pm

December
10..................CB, SB, WE, JB, IG, PE- HOLIDAY CONCERT, 7PM, HHS AUD.

January
Mid. Jan. .......Livingston County Honors Band *** (anyone can audition, all are encouraged)

February
2....................IG, AX, JB, PE- HOWELL PALOOZA Dress Rehearsal, 5-9pm
4....................IG, AX, JB, PE- HOWELL PALOOZA 7PM Howell AUD
5-6.................MSBOA District Solo and Ensemble***
25...................CB, SB, WE- Pre festival Concert, 7PM HHS AUD

March
17....................IG -St. Patrick's Day Performance at Cleary's and hopefully elsewhere
19-20...............CB, SB, WE- MSBOA District Band Festival, Location and time TBA
Late March.....MSBOA State Solo and Ensemble***

April
20.................WE, JB, IG, PE- Collage Dress Rehearsal, Time TBA
22.................WE, JB, IG, PE- COLLAGE, HHS Auditorium time TBA

May
13..................CB, SB, WE, JB, PE, IG- Final Spring Concert HHS Auditorium 7pm
18, 19, 20......MB- Memorial Day Parade Practice 2:30-3:30 HHS parking lot
Late May......Everyone, Band Banquet, time and location TBA
24.................MB- Memorial Day Parade, time and location TBA

June
Early June.....CB, SB, WE Graduation, HHS Field House, time TBA



CB=Concert Band
SB=Symphony Band
PE=Percussion Ensemble
WE=Wind Ensemble
JB= Jazz Band
IG=Irish Group
MB=Marching Band
AX=Color Guard and majorettes without the marching band

*** = Optional (All away pep bands are optional, Solo and ensemble is Optional)

# = Football playoffs, Marching band members are obligated to attend all home playoff football games, but away playoff football games are optional.


Some other items not yet scheduled include:
Basketball Band Performance (mid winter),
the Musical (late fall), and the Band Trip (Mid Spring).

BAND BLOG HOMECOMING EDITION!!! IMPORTANT!!! PLEASE READ!!


Hello everyone! Here is the information for Marching Band on Homecoming Friday:

BAND STUDENTS WILL BE AT THE SCHOOL ALL DAY LONG! PLEASE MAKE APPROPRIATE PLANS!! This is the longest day of the year for the marching band. There will be no time to go home or anything else. The upside is that we have dinner for them (more on that later).

Freshmen will be released for the pep assembly halfway through 5th hour. All 10-12 band students will be let go at the end of fifth hour. Come directly to the band room, grab your instrument and go to the field house.

We will play at the pep assembly 6th hour. Band members should have all music with them. If they need music they need to put in a request for it by tomorrow.

At the conclusion of the pep assembly the band will then have a dress rehearsal with the court at the football stadium.

After dress rehearsal we will get into uniform and load the busses at 3:30. The busses will take us to Paige field. The parade will start at 4:30 and proceed down Barnard street and turn at Clinton. The busses will pick up at the Citizen's parking lot at the corner of Byron and Grand River. Upon return we will tailgate and feed the band. We are catering the event from Buffalo Wild Wings!!! Hooray!!! If students could bring a $2.00 donation to help cover the costs, it would be appreciated.

Step for the game is at 6:30

PARENTS PLEASE READ:

We will be performing the "halftime show" (Beatles and the Who) before the game since court activities will be occupying halftime.

We then rock out at the game and cheer our Highlanders to victory.


PLEASE BRING EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR THE PARADE AND THE GAME TO SCHOOL THAT MORNING. YOU WILL NOT HAVE TIME TO GET IT LATER.

MAKE SURE TO HAVE:

Music
Black Socks
Black Shoes
Band Shirt (You can wear something different during the day since it is green and gold day, but have the band shirt at least for the uniform.


HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE!!! Starting this evening!! If you just drink water on Friday, it will be too late! We dont want to lose anyone to dehydration or heat exhaustion.


Couple of requests and announcements:

#1. We have noticed that some marchers have been using non-regulation footwear (such as sandals, bare feet, flip flops etc) at rehearsal. Starting tomorrow, they will be docked points for each rehearsal they are not prepared.

#2. The color guard would like to borrow a boom box for the rest of the season. If you have one to lend, please email Mr. Smigell at smigellj@howellschools.com oer Mrs Kimball at kimballa@howellschools.com

#3. We would like to Welcome Ms. Angie Kimball to the marching staff as our new assistant director!! Yay ms. Kimball!

#4. The microphone to our wireless address system has shorted out. Any band parent with electrical experience who would like to help us fix it would be WORSHIPPED.


Ok.. I think that is it. Things have been going ridiculously well. I am so very proud of the children and thankful to all of the parents who help. I literally would not be able to do it without you.


GO HIGHLANDERS!!!


-Smigell and Kimball

Band Shirts are in!

If you placed an order for shirts with the reorder they have come in. I will have the shirts with me tonight at the Band Booster Meeting, Thursday after MB practice (3:30) and at the tailgate Friday (5:30-6:30).

See you then! Robin

ANOTHER REHEARSAL CHANGE
FOR MONDAY NIGHT!

Marching Band practice tonight,

At GOOD OLD HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL, Monday Sept. 21

6:30-9:00 pm


This countermands the previous announcement due to the rain coming through the area. We will be practicing the parade near Howell High School if the weather is dry and practicing inside Howell HS if the weather is bad. Sorry if there is any confusion!

-Smigell



--Smigell

Hi All,
WOW!! What a game on Friday! Even though we lost, it was a great effort all the way around. We should all be so proud of the way our kids played. They were "totally awesome". THANK-YOU, THANK-YOU, for all that contributed to the tailgaters for the past two weeks. We fed 180 kids last night and still had some food left over for the kids to snack on after the game!!
Here's the menu for Friday, September 25--Chicken from "Buffalo Wild Wings". If the kids could all contribute one or two dollars; this will cover the cost of the chicken. Side orders will be appreciated. I am looking for things like mac & cheese, fruit, (which has been a big hit with the kids), veggies, (hot or cold), and whatever else that anybody can suggest! Our bottle water stock, is GOOD for now. Thank-you to everyone that has sent cases in, but please NO more for now. We don't have any room for any more.
The schedule for what times things will be happening on Friday, will be blogged by Smigell. So watch for it!!
Thank-you again and please let know if you any questions! (dnrchappel@prodigy.net).
Becky Chappel

Hey Marching Band!

That includes you Eighth Graders!

Practice for High School M.B.: Wed/Thur/Fri- 2:30-3:30pm

For Everyone Friday(HS & 8th Grade):
5:00pm- Meet at Stadium for run through
5:30pm- Tailgate Dinner for HS, then 8th Grade (HS needs to eat first to have time for uniforms)
6:00pm- Uniforms
6:30pm- Step-Off

Game usually ends 9:00-9:30pm

BAND BOOSTER MTG: The first band booster meeting of the season will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22nd in the band room at Howell High. We'll discuss fundraising opportunities, the proposed band trip next Spring, and other band related stuff.

Tailgate: Don't forget the tailgate this Friday. . . the 8th grade students will be joining us. Menu is hot dogs. We're in need of side dishes, deserts, bottled water, etc. Please let Becky Chappel know if you're able to contribute. Her e-mail is dnrchappel@prodigy.net. Looks like we'll be serving around 5:00 p.m.

Let me know if you have any questions. . . I can be reached via e-mail at cstone827@yahoo.com or by cell at (734) 604-3546.

Have a great week,
Carol Stone

Last Call for Beatles Band Shirts

I will be placing the reorder for shirts on Monday.
Please email me by Sunday night if you still need to order, shirts are $15.
$ due when you pick up shirts on Friday (hopefully).

Robin Taylor,
rl.taylor@comcast.net

REHEARSAL MONDAY!!!

6:30-9:00pm

Eighth Graders: 6:45-8:00pm

Have with you: ALL Beatles, Who are you, and the Fight Song.

First Home Game!!!

Here's the Details:

Because of the warm night, wear your new Black Beatles Band shirt, Khaki Shorts, (All)Black Shoes, Black Socks. We will decide at report time if we will be wearing uniforms.

Rehearsal- 2:30-3:30

Tailgate- Taco Night, Begins 4:30/5:00
All MB members and their parents invited, Band members eat first, we ask that everyone donates food at one of the tailgates (see previous blog) or donates a dollar for your meal. Look for the donation can on the food table.

Report Time- 6:00pm

Step Off- 6:30pm

Kick off- 7:00pm

The game usually ends around 9:00-9:30

REHEARSAL MONDAY!!!

6:30-9:00

Eighth Graders: 6:45-8:00

Have with you: ALL Beatles, Who are You, Fight Song

A few FYI's

Marching band practice Tuesday-Friday, 2:30-3:30. Tailgate and Step off TBA.

There are order forms in the band room for our group photo in full uniform. I will be collecting orders on Tuesday after practice.

If you have not received your MB shirt yet, I will be passing them out after practice Tuesday. There will be extra shirts available for $15, if you did not attend Band Camp, or you would like to buy one for a sibling, parent, etc. If we do not have your size, we will be placing an order in the next two weeks. Make checks out to Howell High Bands. Please give money/checks and order to Mrs. Taylor. Email me with any questions : rl.taylor@comcast.net.

Hey all! this an important announcement! The next 2 rehearsals had to be changed. They now are tomorrow and thursday from 3:00pm-4:30 pm in the hs band room. Our first performance of the season Is coming up this thursday. It is an optional pep band performance on the road at Livonia Stevenson. stdents must find their own transportation, but admission to the game is free. We will post the directions and kickoff time shortly..

-Smigell

Hi All,
WOW! September is here! The beginning of school is almost upon us and you know what that means, FOOTBALL and TAILGATING! For any "newbees" out there here's how is goes; starting Sept. 11 and for the next three games, we are at home. As a band parent for the past 6 years, tailgating is the funnest part of it. We, as the "band parents" help to provide food for our totally awesome marching band students. Here is the menu for the home games: Tacos--Sept 11; Hot Dogs & Hamburgers--Sept. 18 & Chicken--Sept. 25, (which is also Homecomming!) Our last home game, which is not until the middle of October will be "The Senior Show". More details to follow on that later. Here is what I need from you guys: donations of the food and drinks. For the Taco meal, anything from cheese, lettuce, tomatoe, taco sauce, nacho chips, to desserts. Please let me know what you would like to bring or I suggest something for you to brings, so we don't any up with too many duplicates. Here is how the Tailgating goes: the kids pratice for about an hour right after school, we feed them and then they get into uniform. Parents are totally invited to stay for the tailgating and "party with the band"!
We are are also asking for donations of water for the kids as that is needed for them in the stands during the game, althought we have plenty for the first game! Here is my e-mail: dnrchappel@prodigy.net and my cell phone #517-304-0537 or home phone #517-552-7463. Please let me know if you have any questions at all,
Becky Chappel

Hello everybody!

Just wanted to let you know the rehearsal times fir next week:

Tuesday sept 1st.. 7:30-9:30 am

wednesday sept 2nd, 2:00-3:30 pm. NOTE THE CHANGE!

Thursday sept 3rd 2:00-3:30 again not in the morning! Tell all your friends!

Our first pep band engagement is next thursday sept. 3. It is a road game (away). It is optional. I will be posting more information about it very soon.

Finally, we took pictures of the band yesterday. We are finally going to have official pictures in the yearbook and athletic program! Of you would like to purchase the pictures from lifetouch, pick up a flyer at the next rehearsal.

Ok I think that's about it for now!

-Smigell

Hey Marching Band!

We will be getting our picture taken in full uniform tomorrow during practice. Make sure to wear black shoes and socks to practice!!! Pass the word so everyone knows!
Thanks!

Hey Band!

A photo group room has just been created on snapfish for you to enjoy and share your band photos the link is: http://howellhighbands.snapfish.com/snapfish/otsc=SYE/otsi=CRI

I have uploaded photos from Band Camp. I will also be making copies of the slideshow shown at band camp. These will be available to you at a low or no cost (I'll know soon).

Several people asked for copies of the videos shown in the slide show, you can view these on YouTube. Search for howellhighbands. (For some reason it does not show up on iPhone YouTube search)

Don't forget Marching Band Practice this week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 7:30-9:30am.

FYI: Our campers are on their way home. Buses departed at approximately 12:45 p.m. They should arrive back at the High School some time between 3:00 & 3:30 p.m.

Thanks to everyone who volunteered at Melonfest. We will return cans when we return from Band Camp. Mrs.Stone will have your shift totals then.

-Mrs. Taylor

Band Camp Update

In case you missed it at practice, all buildings/dorms are air conditioned at our new camp. So no need for fans unless you'd like a small one.

See you all bright and early on Monday at 7:00 am for check- in. Buses
will leave at 8:00 am.

EASY Band Fundraiser @ Melonfest
Fri-Sat-Sun, August 14,15,& 16

Band members needed for 2 hour shifts(or less, depending on how quick you get it done!) throughout Melonfest to pick up Pop cans at designated sites throughout downtown, replace liners and put cans in designated storage area.

Easy way to earn $$$ for upcoming band trip this year or next year's Band Camp!

All $$$ earned will be divided between workers and put into your student account.

Email Mrs. Taylor @ rl.taylor@comcast.net or call 548-0423 with day preference and shifts will be assigned.

Hurry! Limited shifts available!!!

ATTENTION PARENTS: Newbie day is for you too. . . . If you're new to the marching band program and would like more info or have any questions, plan on attending the first 30 minutes of Newbie Day (8:00 a.m.). Mr. Smigell will go over everything you need to know about Marching Band and will answer any questions you might have.

NEWBIE DAY UPDATE: (Thursday, August 13th) Please be sure to bring your instrument and a water bottle. A pizza lunch will be available for $3 or you can bring your own lunch (no refrigeration available so please plan accordingly). Don't forget to bring sunscreen & sunglasses and wear comfortable shoes - no sandals or flipflops.

Band Camp Update: Here's the scoop you've all been waiting for. Reporting time for band camp is 7:00 a.m. on Monday, August 17th at the 'tailgate' entrance to the Band Room at Howell High School. Buses will depart promptly at 8:00 a.m.

Check-in: Students will be required to check in before boarding the bus. If you haven't already done so, please be sure to turn in your completed medical forms. Students will not be allowed to board the bus without a completed form. Please note: The form requires a signature by a parent/guardian. Parents dropping off their students might want to wait until after they've checked in before leaving to be sure that all the necessary forms are completed.

Return: Anticipated return time: Between 3:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21st. Check the blog as we'll post the most up-to-date information as it's available on Friday.

Things to Bring: Instrument, extra instrument parts (like reeds, neck straps, oil, sticks, etc), bedding (pillow, sleeping bag/blanket, sheet), towel(s), jacket (you'll march even if its cold and/or rainy), sunscreen, insect repellant, flashlight, water bottle (with name on it), music flip folder, pencil, clothing, swim suit, sunglasses, TWO pairs of shoes that can bet dirty.

PLEASE DON'T BRING: Televisions; video games, stereos; coolers; food/snacks (will be provided); cigarettes, alochol, drugs, weapons/knives, or anything else forbidden in the school Code of Conduct.

FYI: There's still time to vote for your favorite destination for the 2009/2010 Band Trip. Boston is leading by a very slight margin with Disney World and New York close behind. E-mail your vote to cstone827@yahoo.com.

If you have any questions, please contact me at (734) 604-3546 (cell) or by e-mail at cstone827@yahoo.com

Have fun,
Carol

Marching Band Season is beginning soon! Before heading off to band camp we have three very important dates.

Wednesday, August 12
This is Squad Leader Day. If you passed the squad leader test you MUST attended. This is mandatory attendance! Show up from 8:00-12:00

Thursday, August 13
This is Newbie Day. We will meet to practice marching techniques before band camp and learn some of the new music for our season. It will go from 8:00-11:00 then there will be a short lunch break and then restart from 12:00-2:00. Though this is not mandatory, it is highly suggested that you attend.

Friday, August 14
This is Erribody (Everybody) Day. Primarily a follow-up of newbie day, going over commands, marching, and music. It will go from 8:00-12:00

For all three days we will meet at Howell High School. Bring water and your instrument please.

VOTE NOW: Here's your chance. . .tell us where you'd like 09/10 band trip to be. Here are your choices. . . . .

• Boston
• Branson, Missouri (supposed to be lots of fun with shows, theme parks, etc)
• Disney World
• Toronto (if info from Secretary of State is correct, passport would not be needed)
• New York
• Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
• Chicago
• Other (please specify)

Please note: Fund raising opportunities will be provided to offset the cost of the trip. E-mail me your choice: cstone827@yahoo.com

Hope you're having a great summer.

Band Booster Update: As you may be aware, the Howell Band Boosters Association has been dealing with a very difficult situation during the past school year. Pamela Glynn, the former treasurer has not turned over any financial records for the period covering July of 2007 through August of 2008. In seeking to resolve this issue, the Band Booster Board has sought assistance from the School Administration and in conjunction with them has received legal advice from three different attorneys. Based on the advice received, the likelihood that we will be successful in obtaining the records and verifying the financial transactions of the 07/08 school year is slim. Further, pursuing the necessary legal actions would expend all of our existing funds or more. Clearly, these funds would be better spent in ways that directly benefit our band students.

In pursuing resolution of this situation, the attorneys brought to light several issues regarding the structure of the Howell High Band Boosters that need resolution. At the Band Booster meeting held on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, it was determined that Howell Band Boosters would suspend operations during the 09/10 school year as the Board works to resolve these issues. It is our hope to emerge from this transition as a stronger, more viable support arm for Howell High Band Programs.

In the meantime, the support of band parents is needed more than ever so that programs like the Marching Band tailgates, Senior recognition night, the Memorial Day Picnic, and the Band Banquet can continue. At the current time, we are seeking donations of bottled water for use at Marching Band Camp and at Marching Band performances during the upcoming football season. Please check the band blog for updates and for other opportunities to support the Howell High Band Programs.

Thank you for your patience and support during the past year. Please contact me if you have any questions or need any additional information.

Carol Stone
Treasurer
Howell Band Boosters
(734) 604-3546
e-mail: cstone827@yahoo.com

Special Band Booster Meeting: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. - 2nd floor conference room of Howell City Hall, 611 E. Grand River, Howell, MI. We will provide an update on the situation with the financial records for the 07-08 school year and if time permits, will discuss future fundraising opportunities.

Hope to see you there.

Carol Stone

Band Camp Update: If you haven't registered for the 2009 Marching Band Camp, there's still time. We have to submit the registration forms and final payment to the School by Friday, 6/19/09. If you have questions or need registration forms, please contact me ASAP. e-mail: cstone827@yahoo.com, cell phone: 734-604-3546, office phone: 517-540-6734.

Thanks,
Carol Stone

Hello Everyone!

Here are the placements for next year. If your name has been left off the list, please email me at jsmigell@mac.com:

2009-2010 Howell High School
Symphonic Band
(Members listed by section in ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
Oboe
Brandon Pajur

Flutes
Felicia Buxton
Abbey Good
Audra Hudson
Tiffany Jones
Rebecca Kempf
Renee Ketchel
Lauren Koivu
Allison Kucera
Lauren Lys
Alyssa Mcqueen
Carolyn Prince
Darian Wolfe

Clarinets
Brittany Faba
Amanda Fauer
Danielle Mcfarland*
Darian Meininger
Henry Palmer
Kyle Robeson
Zach Wolverton

Saxophone
Mike Barrow
Cody MacDonald
Hannah Newman
Nick Jordan
Ken Schell
Saxophones cont.
Austyn Rupert
Brenden Van Eseley
Chris Wolak
John Yelinek

Trumpets
Steve Donovan
Casey Epperson
Lucy Gonzales
Alex Hayden
Kyle Maltby
Cody Murphy
Josh Queener
Victor Trapp
Jarred Trella

Horns
Libby Smith
Paul Buckner

Trombones
Kyle Brenner*
Caelen Dingman
Katie Gardner
Matt Jefferson*
Justin Kinnick
Alan Laverty
Carly Lehman

Euphonium
Bonnie Gregory
Tyler Mitchell
Jake Richardson

Tuba
Nick Monak

Percussion
Taylor Godfrey
Rest of Symph Band Percussion TBA Due to talks regarding percussion ensemble and soforth

The Following people and anyone with an asterisk next to their name need to speak with Mr. Smigell pending placement:
Jennifer Jennison*
Courtney Jacobsen
Jenna McLellan
Ashley Alcott

2009-2010 Howell High School Wind Ensemble
(Members listed by section in ALPHABETICAL ORDER)


Oboe
Josie Doefer

Flute
Kim Chappel
Ashley Garcia
Amy Henton
Libby Hobson
Nora Kandler
Abbey Michaels
Brittany Randall

Clarinet
Justin Brandt
Emily Brogan
Katelyn Green
Carly Jakrzewski
Kirsten Manos
Natalie Mcarty
Andrew Meagher
Therese Mqueen
Morgan Rote
Paige Williams

Bassoon
Joe Swift

Saxophones
Katie Bondie
Bobbie Fillinger
Jonathan Lewis
Nick Leyder
Brian Rowe
Saxophones cont.
Alex Thomas
Clayton Woll

Trumpets
Joe Brennan
David Bruce
John Galubensky
Katie Heslip
Kathleen Janowieki
Kevin Leahy
Marcus Wendel

Horns
Jacob Bair
Crystal Reimel
Jonathan Weidemann

Trombones
Evan Clifton
Connor Harlow
Trevor Smith
Troy Taylor
Sarah Williams

Euphoniums
Sean Hamman
Katie Kubiak

Tuba
Jamie Holdwick
Andrew Stone

Percussion…
Katie Schiebold
Matt Graham
The rest are TBA Due to certain discussions I need to have over who is in perc ensemble and who is in Wind ensemble

ok... more information on everything soon!

-Smigell

Hello Everyone!

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS TO MIKE BROWN, THIS YEAR'S WINNER OF THE JOHN PHILLIP SOUSA AWARD! Mike was the Drum Major of our marching band, the principal saxophonist in our wind ensemble and participated in numerous other activities and groups within the program. He is a great kid, a great musician, and we wish him the best!

As we wrap up the year, I will be thanking people on this blog. I would like to take this time thank two individuals and their companies:

Jim Gilligan and SNEDICOR'S CLEANERS for his continued ALMOST UNREAL support of our program through cleaning our uniforms. Even though times are tough, he has not wavered in his service and generosity. From the bottom of our hearts here at Howell Bands, THANK YOU!

Band Parent Alum Bruce Hundley and ADVANCE METAL ALLOYS for lending us all those great pieces of metal that the percussion class played during our last performance. THANK YOU!!

Next time we will thank boosters, parents and adults that helped the program!

-Smigell

Senior Presentation. If you're interested in a copy on DVD, which will include the HHS Bands Promo video, email Trekkie at trekker670@yahoo.com




Trekkie!
-Brian Roskamp

IMPORTANT INFO

All band members:

CONCERT TOMORROW
Thursday, May 21st
7pm

Report 6:30, Jazz Band 6:00 pm.


MARCHING BAND

Memorial Day Parade

Report to school 9:00am

Bus leaves at 9:30 to parade

Step Off 10:00am

Parade ends 11:30am

Bus returns to High School 12 noon

FREE Picnic at Howell City Park, immediately after
(See earlier posts)


All MB members: there is still time to sign up for Band Camp!!!
See Smigell for forms. We need YOU next year!!!

Many thanks to the City of Howell Mayor & City Council. They have very generously granted a waiver of the $5 per vehicle park entrance fee for Marching Band families attending the Memorial Day picnic. A special event park pass will be provided to all families attending the picnic and will be available at the concert on Thursday.

End of the Year
Band Memorial Day Picnic

When:Immediately following the Memorial Day Parade
Who: All MB members and their Families
Where: Howell Park on Thompson Lake in the Rotary Pavilion
(on top of the hill, same place as last year)

Cost: FREE Entrance into the park will probably be free or a $1.00 for band members and their families (we will let you know next week)

Please bring a dish to pass (Chips, baked goods, pop would be great!)
Hot Dogs, some side dishes and drinks will be provided.

New this year: ICE CREAM SUNDAE BAR

Please bring water balloons, water guns, bathing suits, towels, frisbees!
Can someone bring a sound system???

Make sure everyone in Marching Band knows, tell your friends!!!

Hey folks! Make sure to read the entry below, this is simply a link to the drum major audition music:

http://www.halleonard.com/audio/03744164.mp3

Thanks,

-Smigell

Just a reminder: Band Camp Registration forms along with a $50 deposit are due by Friday, May 8th. If you need forms, e-mail me at cstone827@yahoo.com and I'll get them to you ASAP.

Have a great day,
Carol Stone

THANK YOU CHAPERONES!
Thanks so much to all the parent chaperones who helped make the Lock-In a big success! Thank you, Kat, for coming back and helping all of us newbie Lock-In parents!

Hope all Bandos had a great time!

--Robin Taylor

VG RECEIPTS: If you have any VG's receipts and would like to receive credit in time to pay for band camp, you need to turn them in no later than May 10th. Please don't turn in the entire receipt, only the bottom portion with the Community Share Points. Be sure that you name is printed on the back of each receipt and they are clipped together or in an envelope. Receipts can be placed in the large manilla envelope on the bulletin board in the band room.

Hey Night Owl Parents!

We need 3-4 Chaperones for the 1 am -5 am shift for the Lock In tomorrow April 17th/18th. Email Smigell at smigellj@howellschools.com if you can help out!

Thanks, Robin Taylor

LOCK IN!
Friday, April 17th - Saturday, April 18th
Howell High School Field House (Enter at Aquatic Center)

Howell HS Band Members and Eighth Grade HWMS and TFMS Band Members ONLY
No siblings or Friends

Check-in time: 8:00 pm, No admittance after 9 pm
Pick-up: 5:00am (April 18th)
Cost: Only $10 at the Door, (must have permission slip)

Parents we need Chaperones!!!
Two shifts available:
8 pm -1 am (assist set-up)
1 am - 6 am (assist clean-up)
You are more than welcome to help all night also!
Email smigellj@howellschools.com if you can help.

Activities Include: -Swimming -Video Games (BYOS (Bring you own system) projectors and TVs provided) - Movies - Card Games - Gym like activities - Tomfoolery (supervised, naturally) -Gigantic q-tip battle arena - SWEET BANDS! - FOOD - (Füd) - phood - Fewd - fOOd - fude - fΘΘD -

Permission Slips are available at TFMS, HWMS, and HHS Band Rooms

Bring money and permission slips to the lock in, do not try to hand them in prior to this wonderful event.

--Smigell
(r.t.)

Seniors!!!

With just a little more than a month left of school, it's time to start sending in your Senior and Baby Pictures for the annual slideshow. Be sure to put your names on the back of the photos so we know who to return them to.

You are able to submit them in two forms, the first, and preferred method, is email. If you have digital copies or are able to scan the senior picture you wish to be used in the slideshow, email them to me at mbroskamp@gmail.com. Otherwise, you can submit them in the band room after Spring Break.


Trekkie! aka Brian Roskamp

Hello Everybody in the Bando Blogosphere!

A few important updates for everyone:

First, Howellpalooza has been rescheduled for April 16 at 7:00 pm.
HOWELPALLOOZA IS AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!! YOU MUST COME CHECK IT OUT!!! IT IS EVERYTHING ZANY AND FUNNY AND JAZZ AND ROCKIN AND AMAZING ABOUT THE BAND PROGRAM (AND SOME CHOIR TOO).


Second, the Collage Concert is on April 23 at 8:00 pm. Collage is like a hybrid concert where band and choir join forces for an awesome night of entertainment. Members of Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, and people who got a 1 at Solo and Ensemble are all invited to perform. Dress rehearsal for this is on April 21 at 7:00.

Band Camp is officially August 17 -21.

Mr. Smigell would also like to know if anybody has any questions about anything in band. If you do, please e-mail him at jsmigell@mac.com . Your answers will be posted here later.


-Cheers!

Libby Hobson, Band Reporter

Hello everyone!

Hey so the festival postings will be coming in a while... Believe it or not, this day is not over yet!

THE HOCKEY TEAM MADE IT INTO THE STATE FINALS

The athletic department has asked if we could do a pep band for the game tonight... I said HECK YES!!!!

Here are the details:

The game is at Compuware Arena. at 7pm. We need to show up around 6:40 outside the arena so we can enter together. bring your instrument, EVERY TUNE WE PLAYED IN MARCHING BAND AND PEP BAND, and wear your Howell Secret Agent Shirt (If you were not in marching band, were some kind of Howell paraphanalia). Google it (compuware arena) to get the address.

You have to find you own way there.

I will be at Howell High School 5:30pm for a little bit to let people in and get their instruments.

Pay $7.00 at the door, I write your name down, get reimbursed on Monday (Hutch has authorized)

We have a space in the arena set aside for us. I think this should be very fun!!!

Ok... that's it for now... Full festival analysis coming up soon.... Bottom line, everyone was wonderful,and I was extrememely proud of each group!

-Smigell

Hello Everyone!

Here are a couple of very important things for everyone in the bandosphere:

First, for festival performances next week, the dress code is the standard black and white with bow ties. Dates, times, and other festival reminders are in the previous post.

Second, anyone who signed up to work at the Home Show must sign up again. We will try to honor people's original time slots. VERY VERY sorry! It got organized somewhere when I cleaned my office. I promise not to touch this one this time ;)

OK... signing off for now...

-Smigell

ps. special thanks to Libby Hobson for ghostwriting this!

Hello Everyone! I suppose it is time for all of the information that you need to know about festival. Here is everything I can give you!

Because of standardized testing the week of festival, we are having two days of After school rehearsals. All students in Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble must attend the two practices next week at the times they are scheduled. they are as follows:

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009:

3:00pm-4:00pm: Concert Band

4:00pm-5:00pm: Symphonic Band

5:00pm-6:00pm: Wind Ensemble

Tuesday is especially important because Mr. James Barry, the totally sweet (seriously!) clinician from the prefest concert will be joining us that afternoon to give us additional help in preparation for festival.

Wednesday will have the exact same rehearsal schedule as Tuesday except no Totally sweet (seriously) clinician to help, just me. Folks, it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT and required to make both these rehearsals and to MAKE IT TO FESTIVAL. This is by far the most important time of the year for these groups. If there are any problems or conflicts with these times, I need to know about it immediately.

Here are the festival times and report times as well:
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE TIMES SO THERE ARE NO MISUNDERSTANDINGS!

All groups will be performing at
LAKE ORION HS
495 e. scripps rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360-2249
(use this address for Google maps or mapquest)

HHS Wind Ensemble:
Friday March 13, 2009
Report time at Howell HS is 5:30PM
Depart 6:00PM
Arrive LAKE ORION HS at 7:10PM
PERFORMANCE TIME IS 8:10 PM

HHS Concert Band
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Report time 6:00 AM (So sorry!)
Depart 6:20Am
Arrive at LOHS at 7:30 am
Perform at 8:30am

HHS Symphonic Band
Saturday March 14th, 2009
Report time: 8:00 am
Depart time: 8:20am
Arrive at LOHS: 9:30
Performance time: 10:30 am

OK folks... Keep checking this as I will be adding stuff very soon about chaperons, uniforms, early departure, and home arrival times. For now, estimate arrival back about 2 hours after performance time.

-Smigell

As we did last year at this time, the Howell High School Band Program is uploading the Pre-Festival Concert performances and will be available to view on a separate blog.

UPDATE: All bands are finally uploaded, after numerous technical problems and 6.5 hours :)
You can view and make posts at: http://hhsbandsetup.blogspot.com/

Please, feel free to stop by and critique any or all the pieces, just remember to use constructive criticism. If we all work together in this, our festival performance can only improve.

-Trekkie! (Brian Roskamp)

PARENTS - WE NEED YOUR HELP. The Chamber of Commerce has extended an opportunity to the Band Boosters to handle the concessions for the Livingston Home Show on March 26-29, 2009. All of the proceeds will go to the Band Boosters & band students. We're in need of parent volunteers to work the event.

Help is needed on the following days & times:

• Thursday, March 26th - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, March 29th - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
• Sunday, March 29th - 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m.
• Sunday, March 29th - 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Each shift requires two parents and 4 students. Please let me know if you can help us out. I can be reached at (734) 604-3546 -cell; e-mail at cstone827@yahoo.com or at work, 517-540-6734.

Thanks,

Carol Stone

Hello everyone!

Just a reminder, there is a concert tomorrow for Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble (Tuesday, Feb 24 2009) at 7:00PM in the Howell High School Auditorium. Report time for all bands is 6:30 PM Our 2 clinicians this year are Mr. Jim Barry, Director Emeritus of Okemos High School Bands, and our very own Jeff Stimson director of bands at Three Fires Middle School. Dress is standard (black and white outfits that we wore at the holiday concert).

Festival for these three groups will either be on Friday, March 13th in the evening or Saturday, March 14th in the daytime. The site is Lake Orion HS.

Thanks!

-Smigell

Hey Band Students: Have we got a great way for you to earn money for band camp. The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce has extended an opportunity for Band Boosters to run the concession stand at the Livingston Home Show with all of the profits going to Band Boosters. The Show is scheduled for March 26th, 27th, 28th & 29th at thte High School Field House. 60% of the profits made on the concession stand will be split among the band students volunteering to work the event and deposited into your band student account. The money in your student account can be used for all things musical. . ..like band camp, music lessons, instruments, etc. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the band room later this week. Don't miss this great opportunity to earn money ! ! ! ! !PARENTS: WE NEED YOUR HELP TOO.

If you have questions, I can be reached by cell at (734) 604-3546, at work at (517) 540-6734 or by e-mail at cstone827@yahoo.com.

Carol Stone

Hello folks! for those of you who did not get directions to solo and ensemble, here is the address so you can mapquest it:

Sashabaw Middle school

5565 pine knob lane

Clarkston, mi 48346

Best of luck everyone!

-Smigell

Band Booster Meeting: There will be a special Band Booster Meeting on Tuesday, 2-10-09 at 7:00 p.m. in the Band Room to finalize plans for the concession stand at the Livingston Home Show. We're in need of parent and student volunteers to work at the concession stand. It's a great way for students to earn money for their student accounts.

If you can't make the meeting but are able to volunteer, please contact me at (734) 604-3546 or by e-mail at cstone827@yahoo.com.

Thanks,
Carol Stone

VG's RECEIPTS: Sue Kaba has volunteered to handle the VG's Receipt program. Proceeds from the VG's program are allocated directly to student accounts and can be used to pay for things like Band Camp and music lessons. Here's how the program works. Clip the bottom of your receipt where it says "Community Share Points". Seal all of our points in an envelope CLEARLY MARKED with the students name. Place the envelope in the Booster Mailbox located in the band room. Remember: Your "Community Share Points" must be clearly identified with the students name to receive the credit in your student account.

BAND BOOSTER UPDATE: A Band Booster meeting was held on Tuesday, 1/27/09. Here's the scoop.

Band Camp: Dates for band camp are August 10-14, 2009. If there are any nurses among are band parents that would be willing to attend band camp, please let me or Mr. Smigell know ASAP.

LIVINGSTON HOME SHOW FUNDRAISER: Thanks to Mrs. Donovan and the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, the Band Boosters have been given the opportunity to run the concession stand at the Livingston Home Show scheduled for March 27 -29, 2009. All the proceeds from the concession stand will go directly to the Band Boosters. We'll need lots of parent & student involvement to run the concession stand effectively. We'd like two parents and four students for each shift (we're anticipating 2-3 hour shifts). A band Booster meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 10th at 7:00 p.m. to finalize the menu and work schedules for the Home Show. We need your help. . . .please let me know ASAP if you're able to work at the concession stand.

More to come. . . ... ..

Carol Stone
(734) 604-3546
e-mail: cstone827@yahoo.com

BAND BOOSTER MEETING: Hope your holidays were great. A general meeting of the Band Boosters has been scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27th in the band room at Howell High. Topics to be discussed include upcoming fundraisers including the concession booth at the Livingston County Home Show and Tag Day, as well as the Band Lock-in. Hope to see you all there. If you have any questions, I can be reached via cell phone at (734) 604-3546.

Have a great day,
Carol Stone

HI EVERYBODY!

Here are the Winter Chair Placements for the three large ensembles:

Concert Band:

Flute
Lauren Lys
Tiffany Jones
Renee Ketchel
Rebecca Kempf
Carolyn Prince
Felicia Buxton
Lauren Koivu
Alyssa Mcqueen
Audra Hudson
Ashley Alcott
Abbey Good
Jenna Mcclellan
Ashley Pascoe
Taylor Godfrey

Clarinets
Emily Brogan
Morgan Rote
Kyle Robeson
Zach Wolverton
Tyler Elliot
Brittany Faba
Henry Palmer
Kent Simpson


Bass Clarinet
Darian Meininger
Patrycja Garland

Saxophones
Alto Sax
Katie Bondie
Alex Thomas
Maleah Anaya
Hannah Newman
John Yelinek
Chris Wolak
Ken Barnhill



Tenor Sax
Nick Jordan
Brenden Van Esley
Mike Barrow

Baritone Sax
Austyn Rupert
Cody Mcdonald

Trumpet
Marcus Wendel
Lucy Gonzales
Cody Murphy
Steve Donovan
Joe Brennan
Josh Queener
David Bruce
Jared Trella
Victor Trapp
Kasie Epperson

French Horn
Elizabeth Smith
Crystal Reimel
Paul Buckner

Trombone
Trevor Smith
Troy Taylor
Nick Monak
Cailean Dingman
Alan Laverty
Carley Lehman
Casey Hall
Tyler Damaske

Euphonium
Tyler Mitchell
Bonnie Gregory

Tuba
Nate Mimnaugh



Percussion (Alpha Order)
Alyssa Bigliardi
Pat Cuthbertson
Matt Graham
Victoria Price
Kiley Ulrich

Symphonic Band Placements

Flute
Brittany Randall
Miranda Radelt
Jennifer Jenison
Kaitlyn Wright
Cassie Pyles
Courtney Denzel
Allison Kucera



Clarinet
Andrew Meagher
Natalie Mcarty
Amanda Fauer
Danielle McFarland


Saxophones

Alto
Brian Rowe
Corman Cabose
Ken Schell

Tenor
Jonathan Lewis

Baritone
Nick Leyder

Trumpets
John Galubensky
Matt Holmes
Brian Roskamp
Kyle Maltby
Alex Hayden
Damon Swindlehurst

Horn
Jacob Bair*



Trombones
Kyle Brenner
Matt Jefferson
Justin Kinnick

Euphonium
Jake Richardson
Shawn Hamman
Matt Dickenson**

Tuba
Chandler Pape
Cliff Spry*

Percussion
Katie Schiebold
Becca Thomas
Jacquie Hedgepeth*
Meghan Banfield*



*=Incomplete. Needs to complete test

**=Pending Recovery of Score.

Wind Ensemble
Flute
Lona Cerwinski
Libby Hobson
Nora Kandler
Ashley Garcia
Kyndra Palinkas
Kim Chappel
Abby Michaels**
Kayla Dillon**

Clarinets
Carly Jakzrewski
Joe Hillier
Kaitlyn Green
Paige Williams
Therese Mqueen
Kirsten Manos
Andrea Prado

Oboe
Josie Doefer

Saxophones
Alto
Mike Brown
Gary Schomberger
Clayton Wohl

Tenor Saxophone
Kyle Brasier
Bobby Fillinger

Baritone
Jack Palmer



Bassoon
Joe Swift
Bobby Kenney




Trumpet
Mike Block
Scott Wittla
Kevin Leahy
Kellen Reason
Katie Heslip
Erik Graham
Kathleen Janowiecki

Horn
Paul Clifton
Keana Dickson
John Weidemann *

Trombone
Connor Harlow
Evan Clifton
Ronnie Heslip
Sarah Williams

Euphonium
Katie Kubiak

Tuba
Jamie Holdwick
Andrew Stone

Percussion
TBA

In addition, here is the rehearsal and performance schedule for Livingston County Honors Band (We have ten students representing us this year! Hooray! If you are not one of these students, don't worry about the rehearsals, but please feel free to come to the concert!

Rehearsals:

Saturday Jan 31 8:30-4:00 pm at Hartland High School
Rehearsal Feb 2nd Hartland High School 8AM-3pm

Performance Monday Feb 2nd hartland High School 7:30pm (report time 6:45)

Ok... that's it for now... more on the way!!


-Smigell

Hello Everyone!  Very sorry for the lack of posts... hoping to get on a roll here...

Ok, here is all the information that I can think of that you might like to know.

Our Holiday Concert is this Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 7pm in the Howell High School Auditorium.  The report time for all band members is 6:30 pm.  There may be an earlier report time for members of the Jazz Band and Percussion ensemble, as they have some special things to prepare in advance.  Uniform is our standard concert uniform.  This consists of the following:

Concert band:  A standard white formal shirt (with medium pleats in the front) and black bowtie on top.   On the bottom, members should wear either black pants (no jeans or sweats, please) or a school appropriate black skirt.  Members of the Concert Band were fitted last week for these shirts through Brighton Tux Shop.  The shirt costs $14.00 and the bowtie costs $3.00.  Students can pay in cash or make a check out to:  "Howell High School Bands"

Symphonic Band: Same

Wind ensemble:  Same except for gentlemen, as they will be fitted (hopefully) with a black jacket and pants provided by the school.  

Percussion ensemble: All Black

Jazz band will have a brief runthrough rehearsal tomorrow (mon 12/8/08) after school 

The three concert ensembles (bands) will be playing in a combined presentation of the beloved medley "A Charlie Brown Christmas".  For this reason, we are requiring all students to stay until the end of the concert.  Plese let me (Mr. Smigell) know in advance if there are any conflicts or problems with this so we can work it out ahead of time.  

We will be keeping busy for the week and a half after the concert and before the break.  More info to come!

-Smigell

Hey Everybody!

Just a reminder, call time for the parade today is at 5:00 pm. Be sure to dress warm and wear layers under your uniform. No jeans under your uniform please, long underwear or something of that nature would be better. See you all tonight!

Ms. Love

Hello everyone! 

Sorry its been so long since my last entry.  Here is an update on everything coming up in the near future:

There is a veteran's day assembly tomorrow.  The Wind Ensemble will be performing.  They are already pre excused for 1st and second hour.  Please wear something nice to the event.

Jazz band auditions have been extended until tomorrow and possibly wednesday.  I will definitely have the full lineup by this wednesday after school.

The first Irish Ensemble meeting is this tuesday.  We will pass out music and play a little bit, set rehearsals and try to put a piece or two together for the winter concert.

speaking of winter concert, it is coming up!! The concert is at 7pm Dec 9, 2008.  

The fantasy of lights parade is coming up as well. Rehearsals will be nov 18, 19 and 20 from 2:30-3:30 pm.  The fantasy of lights parade itself will be on friday nov 28.  Stepoff TBA.

ok.. I think that is it for now... I will blog more for you when I have more information!

-Smigell

WE MIGHT BE IN A MOVIE...

ok probably not...

but maybe...

more to come....

this was just hype...

but not completely hype...

-Smigell

READ BOTH THE ENTRIES BELOW!!! IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONCERT AND ABOUT THE FUNDRAISER!!!!  

On a different note, we will be playing at the football game this friday against Milford!!! Go Highlanders!

Also, Jazz band auditions will take place next week.. We hope to pass out audition pieces on wednesday.

HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE CONCERT!!! 

-Smigell

p.s. Go sell some coney dogs!  Times are tough!  Kids, you need money!  Everybody needs to eat.  Hot dogs in moderation are not bad for you!  They are tasty!  Save up some money for band camp next year!!!

American Coney Island extends fundraiser for an additional week. Didn't have a chance to turn in your order form or maybe the order form didn't make it home. .. . well you still have time to participate in the American Coney Island fundraisers. Don't forget, $3 from the sale of each kit will go directly into your student account. Get a head start on saving for band camp or the band trip anticipated for the 09-10 school year. Order forms will be available at the concert on Tuesday and orders will be due back by Friday, 10/31/08 . . .kits will be delivered to the school on Thursday, 11-6. I can also e-mail information to you. . .just let me know. cstone@ci.howell.mi.us or cell: 734-604-3546.

Thanks
Carol

Hey Everybody!

I had my trusty student aide Gary assemble all the pertinent information for the next few days! Hooray Gary! I have added liner notes for detail... Here it is:

Concert 10-28-2008 7:00pm @ Howell High School (auditorium)

All students (Excluding color guard) report 6:30pm sharp.
Dress code: "something nice" This means no Jeans No Tennis Shoes, no t-shirts, no sweat shirts. Collared shirts, khakis, shirt and tie, knee length skirts, dresses, nice blouses, sweaters, slacks, etc. etc. are acceptable! If you have scheduling conflicts with this date, I need to know ASAP!!!

No More marching band until the Fantasy of Lights Parade (check the calendar in the september postings)
No Pep band on 10-24-2008 due to my recent injury and the price of gas (more the price of gas)
There IS Pep band 10-31-2008 (first probable playoff game, we will continue to support the team as far as they go... we will march if we make it to Ford Field.)

ATTENTION MARCHING BAND STUDENTS AND PARENTS:

This is Brian Roskamp. I am currently working on the Marching Band 2008-2009 DVD and would greatly appreciate any pictures that you have that could be incorporated into the video, either as in the main video or as an special feature photo slide show.


Pictures can be email to me at: trekker670@yahoo.com


Thanks for you help,
Brian


PS - Be sure to read the post below regarding the American Coney Island fundraiser extension.

AMERICAN CONEY SALE EXTENDED: We're extending the sale for a couple of days in order to give everyone an opportunity to earn money for their student account. Deadline for turning in your order form & payments for coney island kits has been extended until Thursday, 10/23. Pick-up of the kits will take place on Wednesday, 10/29 from 2:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Let me know if you have any questions. . . .I can be reached at (734) 604-3546.

Thanks,
Carol Stone

Just wanted to remind everyone to turn in their American Coney Island Fundraiser order sheet on Friday. $3 from each sale will go directly into your student account. . . . . .

Tailgate update: We have meatballs, mac & cheese (3 pans), cheesy potatoes, cider & donuts, and various desserts. We'll also have sheet cakes to recognize the seniors.

Thanks,
Carol Stone

Senior Tailgate: Thanks to everyone that helped and contributed to the American Coney Island tailgate. . . . . we went through 200 coney dogs. Senior tailgate is Friday. Menu is swedish meatballs. Contributions so far are various desserts and donuts & Cider. We really need side dishes. Suggestions for side dishes: macaroni & cheese, baked beans, bread sticks, veggies & dip, fruit, pasta salads, etc. Bandboosters will be providing sheet cakes recognizing our seniors.

Fundraiser: Deadline for American Coney fundraiser is Friday, 10/17. You can turn order forms and payment into the bandbooster mailbox in the band room or just give them to me at the tailgate on Friday.

Let me know if you have any questions (734) 604-3546 or e-mail: cstone@ci.howell.mi.us.

Have a great week,
Carol Stone

Hello Everyone!!

I thought that this had published last night, but it aparently didn't go through.... Very sorry! Here is the information for the eighth grader guest performance and football game:

Everybody reports at 5:00 pm at the Howell High School football field.

High School Students need to have their black shoes, black socks and black howell band shirt for the rehearsal. Eighth graders dress as instructed by your Middle school band director.

We will rehearse from 5 to 5:30pm on the field, then everyone is invited for a tailgate at the band room. Boosters are providing the hotdogs and a few sides, if you would like to bring a dish to pass as well, that would be most apreciated.

High school marching band members will then get into their uniforms and everyone will line up outside the band room at 6:15.

Pregame usually starts around 6:45, and kickoff is at 7:00pm. The eighth graders are encouraged to play with us in the stands and get into the game FOR FREE!!! Unfortunately, friends and family of our wonderful guest performers must pay for admission. Eighth graders are free to depart after halftime, but may stay if they like!

Speaking of hot dogs, we are about to launch our booster fundraiser, the CONEY DOG sale!

Be sure to pick up a sheet at the band room during the tailgate for more details. Eighth graders and eighth grade parents, this is a great chance to start saving up and earning money for band camp!!!

If you have any other questions, please email me at smigellj@howellschools.com

Thanks and see you tomorrow!

-Smigell

Wow - if last nights practice with the 8th graders is any indication, the tailgate this Friday could be huge ! ! ! ! Ok - here's an update. As of now we have the Coney Dogs, chips, cookies, brownies, cider & donuts, and veggies & dip. Please help us out if you can. . . . . it looks like we'll have lots of kids to feed.

Thanks,
Carol Stonoe

Tailgate Stuff: Thanks to everyone that contributed to last Friday's tailgate. The kids must have loved it as we actually ran out of food. Tailgate on 10/10 will include coney island hotdogs provided by American Coney Island restaurant. The 8th graders & their families will be joining us so we'll need lots of food. . . ..side dishes & desserts. Suggestions include pasta salad, potato salad, coleslaw, greek salad, baked beans, veggies & dip, cider & donuts, brownies, cookies, etc. I'll keep everyone posted on what we need as the week progresses. E-mail me at cstone@ci.howell.mi.us with your contribution.

Senior Night is 10/17. Tailgate menu will be swedish meatballs and macaroni & cheese. . .it was a huge hit last year. Meatballs are all set. We'll need about 5 family size Stouffer's macaroni & cheese. Bandboosters will be providing sheet cakes in recognition of the seniors. As always, other sides & desserts are needed and very much appreciated.

Thanks to everyone that helps out. . .you're awesome.
Carol Stone

HELLO EVERYBODY!!!

Here is the layout for after school activities and special events for the week:

Monday:

All day are tryouts for the Michigan Hockey pep band gig.  The kids have received the music for the tryout and know when the rehearsals are.  Here are the times in case you forgot or didn't hear about it:

What: We sub for the University of Michigan Hockey Pep band, this year it is this Saturday oct 11, the report time is 5PM at HHS.  The kids will be picked up and driven down to Yost ice arena in Ann Arbor Michigan.  They will get a free shirt and free hotdog, and will perform for 4000 rabid Michigan fans! Hooray!  Return time is around midnight.  

Rehearsals:  The three rehearsals are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of next week (oct. 7,8,and 9) from 3:30-4:30.  

Tuesday:  There is an extra marching band rehearsal on this day!  We are rehearsing with the 8th graders from 6-8 pm  Oct. 7th.  This is in preparation for the "perform with the 8th graders" game this coming Friday Oct. 10th.  It should be a rockin' good time!

More information will be forthcoming when it becomes available.

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO WAS INVOLVED WITH THE HOMECOMING EVENTS!! Words cannot express how proud I was of all the kids!  They worked so hard and really performed well!  HOORAY!

ok... thats it for now..

-Smigell

Rehearsals for

Thanks to all the parents that are contributing to the Homecoming Tailgate. I've been asked to update the menu so here goes: Tacos (w/cheese, lettuce, salsa, sour cream), hot buttered sweet corn, spaghetti salad, mexican rice, sugar cookies, chips, brownies, and donuts & apple cider. Sounds good doesn't it?

Happy Homecoming - see you at the tailgate.

Carol Stone

Hey Everybody!

Here is the outline for Friday:

All Marching Band students will be let go at the end of fifth hour. Come directly to the band room and grab your instrument. Head to the field house. Be sure to have all your music! We will play at the pep rally 6th hour. Drum Line and Color Guard will also perform at the pep assembly 6th hour.

At the conclusion of the pep rally, Marching Band will head out to the football field where we will have a dress rehearsal with the Homecoming Court.

After dress rehearsal, we will get into uniforms and load buses at 4 pm.

The buses will take us to Paige Field and we will step-off for the parade at 5 pm. Once we rock the parade, buses will pick us up at the Presbyterian Church and we will return to the school. Upon return, we will tailgate.

Step-off for the game is at 6:30 pm. We will play the Spy Rock show at Pregame. Please tell your parents to come to pregame if they would like to see the show. If they cannot make it, we will be playing it one final time next week.

Then we rock out at the game and cheer our highlanders on to victory!

PLEASE BRING EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR THAT DAY TO SCHOOL THAT MORNING BECAUSE YOU WILL NOT HAVE TIME TO GO HOME!!!!

ROWR!

Ok, that's all

-Ms. Love and Mr. Smigell