Tailgate Update:

We are all set on Cider and Donuts now! Thank you!!
We could use a few more of the following items:
Couple large trays of Mac and Cheese (NEW)
Few more salads
Few more fruit donations
Thanks for everyone's continued support!!

Schedule for Friday coming soon!!!

Next Tailgate!!! Donations needed!!! 9-30-2011

Menu:
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches (meat is already donated!)
18 Dozen Buns (left over from last tailgate, all set!)
Chips (left over from last tailgate, all set!)

NEEDED:
Salads- Pasta, Macaroni, Green
Fruit- Cut up on trays, or in large bowls
6 Gallons of Cider
12 Dozen donuts

Please let Mark and Anne Michaels know what you can bring by email at mamichaels@charter.net or call/text Mark's cell at (810)513-2291. Thanks for your help - we look forward to a great homecoming tailgate!

Band Booster Meeting:
September 27, 2011
6:30pm
High School Band Room
All are welcome!!

ATTENTION! due to impending weather..

PEP BAND FOR TONIGHT IS CANCELLED (9/23/11).

Be sure to check the blog tomorrow. Showers are now in the forecast. We will keep you posted regarding the pepband engagement.

Driving Directions to Grand Blanc High School

2. Turn right onto E Highland Rd/M-59. (go 8.53 miles)
3. Merge onto US-23 N via the ramp on the left toward Flint.
4. Take EXIT 88 toward Rankin/GD Blanc. (go 0.2 miles)
5. Turn right onto W Grand Blanc Rd.
6. Turn right onto S Saginaw St.
7. Turn slight right onto Holly Rd.
- Holly Rd is 0.2 miles past Crane Dr
8. 12500 HOLLY RD is on the right.
 Grand Blanc High School, 12500 Holly Rd, Grand Blanc, MI 48439 US
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>> TOTAL ESTIMATED TIME: 40 minutes | DISTANCE: 34.69 miles

Yankee Candle Fundraisers were due today, Sept. 20, 2011. That means they'll be picked up Weds, Sept 21, 2011 for any of those last minute orders!! :)
Little Caeser's Fundraiser started this week. Please pick up your order forms in the 10-12 band room.

Marching band practice for tonight (9-19-20011) is CANCELLED. Regular practice will resume tomorrow 9-20-2011. -Smigell

Tonight's Timeline:

Rehearsal- 2:30-3:30pm

Tailgate- Begins 5:00pm
All MB members and their parents invited

Report Time- 5:45pm

Step Off- 6:30pm

Kick off- 7:00pm

Game usually ends 9:00-9:30pm

MAKE SURE TO HAVE:

Music
Black Socks
Black Shoes

Please pick-up ordered T-Shirts and Hoodies at the Tailgate before 6:15.
Thanks! And see you at the game!

A couple of reminders:

Our group/individual band photos will be taken Thursday. Please allow more time that day for practice/pictures and remember to bring your order forms/$ if you plan on purchasing photos.

All remaining t-shirts and hoodies need to be picked up at the Tailgate on Friday.

Tailgate September 16, 2011!

Sloppy Joe Night
We could use lots of help feeding the band kids before the next game!!!
We Need:
10 pounds sloppy joe meat
lots of side salads!
fruit!!
small amount of desserts!!
20 dozen buns

Please contact Christyne MacDermaid w/your donations!! Text, email, or phone calls are great!!
734-476-0312
christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com

We'd need all food dropped off by 4pm so we are ready to feed them after practice!!
Thank you so much!!!

Wear your band shirts, make sure to take your instruments home with you, as the building closes at 4pm.

The game is at Hartland HS. Report time for Howell kids is 6:30 at the main gate. It is optional. 10635 Dunham rd. Hartland, mi 48353

Attention, attention! Marching band practice for today sept. 6, 2011 is cancelled. Practice resumes this Wednesday And Thursday 2:30-3:30. -Smigell

Hey Band (and Parents!)

With everyone needing to schedule upcoming activities, here is the MB Practice schedule:

Mondays: 6:30-9:00 (except Labor Day :) )
Tues-Fri: 2:30-3:30*
*except away games, no practice on Fridays

The 2011 Football Schedule  

9/09 @ Hartland *
9/16 Pinckney
9/23 @ Grand Blanc *  
9/30 Milford
10/07 @ Brighton *  
10/14 @ KLAA Crossover *
10/21 Inkster

*For away games we have Pep Band (not mandatory). Students get in free to the games but must find their own transportation. Details TBA, please check the Blog later in the week!

PICTURE DAY: September 15, time TBA, But most likely directly after school. I will have order forms to give out after practice Tuesday. Also, if you still need to be fitted for a uniform, I can do those Tuesday.

NOTE TO HOODIE BUYERS: The order has been placed and the cost is S-XL: $26 and XXL,XXXL: $30. Hopefully all t-shirts and Hoodies will be in by the next Home Game. Please meet me at the tailgate for your order.

Timeline for Thursday's Game/Performance

Run-Through- 5:00

Tailgate- Taco Night
5:30-6:20pm

Step Off- 6:30pm

Kick off- 7:00pm

Game usually ends 9:00-9:30pm

MAKE SURE TO HAVE:
Music
Black Socks
Black Shoes
Band Shirt/Khakis 

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

Hey folks just a reminder there is practice tomorrow from 9-11 am. -Smigell

Hey Band!

You all looked and sounded awesome last night at EMU! What a great way to start the season!

A couple of things to note:

Rehearsal Times for next week:
Mon: 9-11am
Tues & Wed: 6:30-8:30pm

Thursday:
Timeline TBD, but will be similar to last night... We will have a run through and a Tailgate before our First Home Game!

BAND SHIRTS: I will be putting in a second(last) order for shirts next Tuesday! Please email me at rl.taylor@comcast.net if you would like one. The cost is $15. I will be ordering hoodies if you are interested... Same design, cost approx $20-30, depending on size.

Sept. 1, 2011 Tailgate
If anyone wants to donate to the tailgate next week in addition to what's listed below we could use some shredded cheese, powdered lemonade or gatorade, and cases of water for the students to drink in the stands.
Thanks!!

Hello. September 1st Tailgate. Please drop off items at 4:00 p.m. outside the band room.


25 pounds taco meat (already cooked)
150 hard shells
100 soft shells
chopped tomatoes
sour cream - 3 large
shredded lettuce
salsa
fruit - 5 large trays or bowls
dessert - cider & donuts, cookies, cupcakes, brownies or anything easy


Please contact Francine at 734-355-2650 or threeleg@att.net to confirm what you can bring.
Thank You Very Much

Band Booster Meeting
Tuesday August 23, 2011
6pm
Band Room
Please feel free to come if you've never been before, or if you have!!
We can use all the help we can get!!
We also could use cases of water donated for the marching season!! Bring them right into the band room and someone will find a spot for them!

Change for Tomorrow!!!!

Our picture date has been resceduled to a TBD day in September! This will give us more time to get out the picture order forms and tweek the Uniforms!

We will be refitting returning MB members uniforms tomorrow after practice, please come to the Uniform room if you think last year's uniform will not fit.

Also pick up order forms for pictures tomorrow, I'll have them in the Uniform room.

Thanks! Mrs. Taylor

Hey Band!!!

Welcome back from Eagle Village! You all did a super, great job and hopefully everyone had fun!

Some info for next week:

Practice will be 9-11: M, T, W
On Thursday before the game- 5:30 on the field for full run through

Monday: 11:00, Uniform fitting. ALL NEWBIES must get fitted at this time. It will take a good couple of hours. If you have time restraints, please see Mrs. Taylor directly after practice!!!
Photo order forms will be given out, group and individual photos available.

Tuesday: 11:00, Photos. Block out 30-40 minutes for the group shot, individual photos will take about an hour more!

We once again have the honor of being the feature football game at EMU! All members of the band family are invited to attend! The MB will be performing our 1st halftime show of the season... You won't want to miss it! Tickets will be available at the gate.

Band attire for the game: You will need to wear khaki shorts, black socks and ALL black shoes.

The timeline for Thursday is as follows:

5:00pm- Arrive, get Band Shirts
5:30pm- Run through on the field
6:00pm- Load buses with equipment
6:30pm- Depart Howell High School
7:30pm- Arrive EMU, Rynearson Stadium
11:45pm- Approximate Time to return to HHS(depends on length of game and traffic)

Catch up on your sleep and rest those feet this weekend! We've got a busy and fun week ahead!

Parents: I will have a limited number of Band Shirts available for purchase at the HS, before we leave for the game. $15 each. Please email me if you would like a shirt but won't be at drop off... rl.taylor@comcast.net

See you all Monday!
Mrs. Taylor

Parents!!! We are running late, there is construction on I-96. ETA will be after 4:00...possibly 4:30ish? See you soon!

We will not be stopping for lunch on the way home this year from camp. So, no extra money is needed for that. There were vending machines w/pop, water etc. before at Eagle Village, so maybe bring $1's for that if wanted.

If families want to start donating cases of water for the marching band season, please feel free to bring in when dropping off your student, or picking up. We usually go through 5-6 cases for every home game. We will need some for the game at Eastern too!! Yes, we actually carried cases all the way into the stands!! The students appreciate all of the water provided by your donations!! Anyone wanting to donate cans of powdered Gatorade for the tailgates can do so as well!!
Thanks!! See everyone bright and early Monday morning!!

Hey MB!!!

Please remember to bring bedding (i.e. sleeping bag and pillow) to Band Camp!!!
See you Monday!!!

It’s almost time…

Na-na-na-na-NAHHH…
BAND CAMP!!!! (Sung to the Batman Theme song  J )

Below is a note from Mr. Smigell:

Band camp is 2 weeks away! It's time to start thinking about what to pack, what new break dancing move you are going to try at the dance, what skit you will dream up for talent night and HOW AWESOME IT'S GOING TO BE!!!!

Couple important dates to note:

SQUAD LEADER DAY: Is Thursday August 11. I found everyone that applied in May to be acceptable candidates and all applicants passed the written exam, so bottom line: If you applied for squad leader, you made it! (If you didn’t take the test, please contact Mr. Smigell) We will expect to see you at the Squad Leader Orientation and Newbie training day. We will be working from 9am-2pm. IT IS MANDATORY.

Bring Water bottles, sunscreen and lunch!

NEWBIE DAY: Is Friday August 12. This day is provided as a service and a courtesy to new members of the marching band to get them ready for band camp and for the season. If this is your first year as a member of the marching band, it is optional, but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you attend this informative and helpful day of practice. All Squad leaders are expected to attend. We will be working from 9am-2pm.

Bring marching shoes, instruments, water bottles, sunscreen and lunch!

-Smigell

Most of you MB members are all set with payment and forms, if you are not, have them ready to present at check-in, Monday morning August 15 at 7:30 am.

Additional items to bring:

Bring two towels (one for showers, one for the pool), BUG SPRAY (It’s bad this year!), SUNSCREEN!!! And boys…bring a fan if you can (NO AC).

 All Band members MUST check-in at the table with a PARENT in case there is a form/payment missing.

If you have medicine to turn over, our Camp Nurse, Mrs. Baker will meet with parents for instructions at this time.

The timeline for Monday, August 15:

Check-In: 7:30 a.m.

Load Buses: 8:00 a.m.

Leave Howell: 8:30 a.m. SHARP!

Return will be approximately 3-4 p.m. Friday, August 19. Your student can call or text you with our ETA. Drop off will be in front of the High School.

After Band Camp:

Monday, August 22^nd is UNIFORM DAY (after MB practice). You will be fitted for your MB uniform; this will take several hours to accommodate all newbies and refits. Time will be posted on the BLOG.

Tuesday, August 23^rd is PICTURE DAY. Our scheduled time is 11 a.m. This might change. See the BLOG when we get back. Group (Individual photos can be taken also) photos will be available for purchase, pick-up forms at Uniform fitting on Monday.

Be prepared for the weeks after Band Camp and before school starts. Every Marching Band member should have a pair of Khaki Shorts ready and BLACK athletic shoes and  BLACK socks for marching. This along with our 2011-12 HHS MB Shirt is our alternate hot weather uniform.

Once we are back from band camp there will be 4-5 rehearsals a week before school starts. This schedule is not written in stone, but pencil in Monday-Thursday, August 22-25, 7-9 a.m. for now. We have 2 games before the first day of school this year so be prepared for longer rehearsals! Our first game is Thursday, August 25 at Rynearson Stadium, Eastern Michigan University at 8 p.m.!!!

See you all two weeks!
Mrs. Taylor

Marching Band season plans are already underway and camp will be here before we know it. Please make sure you have the following dates on your calendar !

Pre camp rehearsals:

August 11th- drum majors and squad leaders (MANDATORY)

August 12th- Newbie day (anyone new to marching band this year). Very important as you will be learning basic marching techniques. Wear marching shoes and bring your instrument.

Band Camp August 15th-19th.

Once we are back from band camp there will be 4-5 rehearsals a week before school starts. We have 2 games before the first day of school this year so be prepared for longer rehearsals !

Check back for exact times and further details as camp gets closer.

Baloonfest!!

Mandatory meeting for volunteers on Weds June 22, 2011 at 7pm.
We will pass out parking passes and shirts, and go over where to meet to have your volunteer hours count!! We will cover important info all volunteers will need to know!!

Very Important~
We are still in need of 2 parents for the Friday 7am-11am shift! I could probably squeeze your student some extra volunteer hours if you are already signed up!!! Please text or email me if you are interested!

Check the blog frequently over the next week please! We may have a change or two, and we may need help on Weds around 3pm unloading some things at the high school. I'll keep everyone posted!!

Christyne MacDermaid
734-476-0312
christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com

Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band

Commencement Info:

Report Time: 2:30 p.m.

Attire: Please wear something nice, i.e. what you wore to the first concert of the year. (no jeans, no t-shirts, no tennis shoes)

The District is providing Bus Transportation. We should be back by 8:00 p.m. Please bring a snack. Thanks to all Band members for performing!!!

May 31, 2011

5pm Pepsi/Baloonfest Committee Meeting

Immediately to follow the last Band Booster Meeting of the school year!!

BAND SHIRT ALERT!!!

Hey Marching Band!!! There is a strong possibility that we will be wearing our Black Band shirts for the parade Monday! The temperature is predicted to be near 90 degrees, therefore, if you don't know where your band shirt is FIND IT!!! We can scrounge up a couple of shirts, but if you can't find it, call someone who will not be attending and BORROW IT!
Mr. Smigell will make a final decision on uniforms Monday morning...


Memorial Day Parade

Report Time: 8:30 am

Uniform: Wear your Black Band Shirt, Khaki Shorts, Black Socks and Shoes

Step-Off: 10:00

Picnic: Immediately following your return to HHS on the bus (around noon)

Extra parking passes available at the Band Room and lastly...

HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE!!!

Start Sunday, and try to drink at least 64oz. of WATER more than you would normally drink!

Hey Band Families,

You are Invited !!

What: Annual Memorial Day Picnic for all band members and their families
When: Monday, May 30th, 2011 12:00-3:30
Where: Howell City Park, Thompson Lake, Pavilion at the top of the hill

*Parking passes for free entrance to the park will be provided to students**

The beach will be open and we have an open area near the pavillion for volleyball, football, and other games that students may want to bring. (Feel free to bring frisbees, swimsuits and towels, water guns, water balloons, etc)

The Band Boosters will provide hot dogs and some drinks. We ask band families to please bring:

~ A dish to pass (see sign up sheet)
~ $1 per person to cover rental costs
~ lawn chairs/blankets if wanted (there are also some picnic tables)

There will be a sign up sheet at the final band concert on May 25th and then in the band room afterwards. Or you can contact me and I can sign you up for something. We are in need of potato salad, pasta salads, fruit, side dishes, chips, pop, desserts, etc.

We also need people to help with set up at 11:30 and then clean up afterwards. If you have any questions or want to sign up for a dish before the concert please e-mail Shannone Bondie at Shannone1@aol.com

Banquet tonight, 6pm!!

Twirling Competition
I could still use help!! If you'd like to work an extra shift, please text me, or email me.
Also, donations of taco meat and puppy chow is appreciated too!!
Thanks!!!
Christyne MacDermaid
734-476-0312

Congratulations to Emily Brogan, Sarah Kenny and Ben Schultz, Drum Majors of the Highlander Marching Band for the 2011-2012 season!

Twirling Competition May 14, 2011
This is going to be a much bigger event than originally anticipated! I could use 8 student volunteers for the first 2 shifts. The shifts are posted on the bulletin board in the band room. If you can help, please add your information below the first few signed up. I could really use parents too. I have one so far that is helping me set up the morning shift. I could use at least 3 more. Please, email me, call me, or have your student sign you up in the band room if you can help.
Another way to help is to donate a few things that we'll need throughout the day. We could use at least 6 pounds of taco meat donated. If you know how to make Puppy Chow and then put it in small snack sized, or sandwich sized Ziploc bags we'd appreciate that!! If you are attending banquet, you can get your donation to me then, or we can make other arrangements.
Thank you so much for your continued support of the band program!!
Christyne MacDermaid
christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com
734-476-0312


Band Banquet!!
I have only received 8 RSVP's to banquet. I am hoping that if you are coming to banquet, you could turn in your RSVP as soon as possible. There are forms in the band room if you need one. You can turn those into the locked mailbox in the band room. Thanks!!

HOWELLPALOOZA!!!

It’s BAAAAACK!!! It’s FREEEEE!
 Come to the coolest concert of the year, this Thursday, April 28 at 7pm.
Rock bands, Jazz, Sketch comedy, Dance, Percussion, Flags,Twirlers, ODD TALENTS, singing, and surprise guests are on the docket!
DON’T MISS IT!!!



BAND CAMP
Marching Band Camp Applications and Deposit are due by April 30th!!! Please get those apps and $ in….

Band Banquet
May 12, 2011 6pm
Howell High School Cafeteria
$12 Adults
$8.50 12 and under
Band Seniors FREE!
Catered by TJ's River BBQ Catering this year!! Invites are available in the band room. Please send RSVP and Money in by May 5, 2011 so I can get a good idea on how many to expect. Prices at the door are $13 Adults and $9 Kids 12 and under.

MI Twirling Competition May 14, 2011
Volunteers Needed for the upcoming twirling competition!!
This is a great fundraiser for our High School Band and Twirlers! Those who volunteer their time to work this event will earn some money for their student account. You'll also be helping out the twirlers and the band as well! Please sign up in the band room! We need Parent volunteers as well. If you're interested in helping and a spot is full, please email me your name or write your name and phone number under the desired time slot. I'll call you if times open up, or I decide we need more people!
Thanks!
Mrs. MacDermaid
734-476-0312
christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com

There is a band booster meeting coming up on Wednesday, April 27th at 6:30 in the HHS band room. One of the things we will be discussing at this meeting are board positions for the 2011-2012 school year. We are in need of a tailgating coordinator, fundraising chairperson, special events coordinator, etc. For complete job descriptions please e-mail me at Shannone1@aol.com. We need to recruit some incoming 9th and 10th grade parents to replace those of us whose students will be graduating soon. Being an active part of the boosters is a great way to stay involved with your student's band experience and meet great people. Hope to see you there =)

Lots of information to get out to you all! Please take the time to check out all the upcoming Band events!

2011 Lock-In
(Also see below for earlier post by Mrs. MacDermaid!!!)
 All current and Eighth Grade Band members (only) are invited to attend! Extra forms are in the Band Room. Lock-In is this Friday/Saturday, April 15 & 16 in the HHS Field House. The cost is $10.00. The fee covers food and snacks all night, Open Swim from 9-11, Inflatable Joust House, Video Games, Dodge Ball and tons of other fun for current Band students. Participants must have a signed Lock-In Permission Form and register at 8 pm. NO admittance after 9pm will be permitted. CHECK-OUT will be at 5 am on Saturday the 16th. Students must be picked up no later than 6am. Parents/guardians must come into the field house when picking up their student. Students will not be allowed to leave alone.


Registration for 2011 Band Camp has begun!!!
This year the 2011-12 Howell Highlander Marching Band will be attending Eagle Village Camp in Hersey, Michigan. Band Camp will be the Monday, August 15- Friday, August 19.

Pre-Band camp will be Thursday, August 11 for Squad Leaders and Drum Majors and Friday, August 12 for everyone new to Marching Band.

There are TWO ways to pay this year!
1) Save $10.00 and pay in full $250.00 by April 30th
2) Two Payment Option: Minimum Deposit of $50 by April 30th
Second Payment of $210 is due by May 27th

Band Camp Packets have been given out to students, if you still need yours please go to http://www.charmsoffice.com/ and enter HowellHSBand. Click the Handouts Tab, then click the Band Camp Forms folder.

If you need to access your Student Account, enter your Student Number for your account balance. If you would like to request $ from your account, please print out a Student Account Withdrawal Form from the Handouts Tab.

If you have any questions, please email Robin at rl.taylor@comcast.net

Collage Concert
You are cordially invited to our annual Collage Concert, Thursday, April 21st at 8:00 pm in the Howell High School Auditorium.

Howellpalooza
It’s Baaack!!! Howellpalooza will be Thursday, April 28th at 7:00 pm, mark your Calendars!!!

Band Banquet
It’s time to start getting ready for the Band Banquet! If you are so inclined you can download the Points form from Charms and start filling it out. Please put in the Band Mailbox for review by our Drum Majors. SENIORS… you need to get your Baby and Senior pictures to Mr. Donovan ASAP! Send jpg’s to jim.donovan@hp.com .

More info to come on the Banquet soon! Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 12!

LOCK IN!! APRIL 15-16 Students please arrive at the high school field house no later than 8pm, April 15, 2011. Those of you driving yourself, please be prepared to turn in your permission slip signed by your parent or guardian. Oh, and those car keys! NO ONE is permitted to leave until 5am. Parents dropping off your student, please be prepared to walk in and sign your student out at 5am. We are still in need of 2 more chaperone's to fill the Midnight to 6am slots. Please contact Christyne MacDermaid @ 734-476-0312 if you can help us out. Chaperone's please make sure your back ground checks have been done at the HIGH SCHOOL, I'll check those Tuesday. Students if you have any game systems you'd like to bring that would be great!! See you there!!

BAND MEETINGS TONIGHT POSTPONED!!!

The Booster and Band Camp Meetings scheduled for tonight have been postponed until next Wednesday, March 30th, because of the impending Ice Storm heading our way this afternoon. Sorry for the inconvenience, see you all next week!

Yankee Candle Pick Up
March 23, 2011
7:00pm
Please see Mrs. Sumner in the band room to pick up your order.

There will also be an informational band meeting at 7pm. Please feel free to join us!

THANK YOU to everyone who helped out with festival. All three bands did a GREAT job....we are very proud of them !

Please don't forget about the BAND CAMP PARENT MEETING this Wednesday, March 23rd at 7:00 in the band room. Mr. Smigell will be sharing information about the camp, dates, costs, etc.

The band boosters will be meeting at 5:30 in the band room before the band camp meeting if you'd like to join us. We'll be discussing upcoming events, fundraising opportunities and filling the board positions for next year. Hope to see you there.

We are in need of a few more chaperones to help with the Band Festival on Saturday, March 19th. If you can help out, please call Shannone Bondie at (517)294-0421 or send an e-mail to Shannone1@aol.com. Times are as follows:

Concert Band 7:00am-10:45am
Symphonic Band 12:00pm-4:15pm
Wind Ensemble 2:30pm-6:30pm

THANK YOU !!

FESTIVAL NEWS

Pre-Festival Concert

Report Time: 6:30 p.m.

Thursday March 10, 7:00 p.m.
HHS Auditorium

Dress: Normal performance attire- Black Tie, White Shirt, Black Pants or Skirt


Here's the Festival Schedule:


Concert
Report: 7:00 a.m.
Buses Leave Howell H.S.: 7:30 a.m.
Arrive South Lyon H.S.: 8:00 a.m.
Perform: 9:00 a.m.
Depart South Lyon H.S.: 10:15 a.m.
Arrive Howell H.S.: 10:45 a.m.

Symphonic
Report: 12:00 p.m.
Buses Leave Howell H.S.: 12:30 p.m.
Arrive South Lyon H.S.: 1:00 p.m.
Perform: 2:30 p.m.
Depart South Lyon H.S.: 3:45 p.m.
Arrive Howell H.S.: 4:15 p.m.


Wind
Report: 2:30 p.m.
Buses Leave Howell H.S.: 3:00 p.m.
Arrive South Lyon H.S.: 3:30 p.m.
Perform: 4:35 p.m.
Depart South Lyon H.S.: 6:00 p.m.
Arrive Howell H.S.: 6:30 p.m.


Dress: Normal performance attire- Black Tie, White Shirt, Black Pants or Skirt

LIVINGSTON COUNTY HOME SHOW
March 25-27, 2011
Once again our band has the opportunity to run the concession stand during the Home Show. Earn Money for your student account and help out! Sign up forms will be available in the band room next week. We need parents too! Parents do not earn money toward your students account, but are very much appreciated!

BAND CAMP MEETING
There will be an informational band camp meeting on March 23, 2011 at 7pm in the band room. More fundraiser opportunities will be available too. Please pass the word and join us!

Other dates to put on your calendar and we'll post more info soon:
April 15, 2011 LOCK IN!!
May 12, 2011 BAND BANQUET!!
May 14, 2011 TWIRLING COMPETITION= more money in your student account!

BIG, BIG BAND FUNDRAISING NEWS!!!

We are pleased to announce that we have the wonderful opportunity to handle the Pepsi & Ice distribution for the 2011 Michigan Challenge Balloonfest!!!

MUCH more information forthcoming...
We are going to to need lots of Parent and Student support! This is a SIGNIFICANT opportunity for fundraising!

Please keep these dates open....

Thursday, June 23 - Sunday, June 26

There is a HHS band booster meeting this Wednesday, Feb. 23rd at 6:30 in the band room. There are many opportunities coming up to help out with the band program.....hope to see you there !!

FUNDRAISER EXTENSION AND CORRECTION!!!
THERE WILL BE 2 MORE WEEKS TO GET YANKEE CANDLE ORDERS TURNED IN!! PLEASE TURN THEM ALL IN ON FEBRUARY 24, 2011!!
FOR THE REST OF THE FUNDRAISER IF YOU COULD HAVE FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO HOWELL BAND BOOSTERS, THAT WOULD HELP! CHECKS ALREADY MADE TO HOWELL BANDS WILL BE FINE, BUT THE REST MADE TO THE BOOSTERS WILL HELP OUT!!!

QUESTIONS CALL OR EMAIL CHRISTYNE MACDERMAID
734-476-0312
CHRISTYNEMACDERMAID@YAHOO.COM

FUNDRAISER STARTS FEB 1st!!

Please pick up your Yankee Candle packets Tuesday in the band room! You will earn 40% on anything you sell!! That is huge!! Band Camp payments will be here before you know it, and there's a trip next year! Start getting some money in your account. This will be a quick fundraiser. It is due Feb 10! I can't take any late orders, so please get them in on time!
Any questions:
Mrs. MacDermaid
734-476-0312
Christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com

Some events to put on your Calendar...

Drumline/ Parent Informational Meeting
Tuesday, January 25 at 5:30, HHS Band Room

Howell Band Boosters Meeting
Wednesday, January 26 at 6:30 pm, HHS Band Room

Livingston County Honors Band Concert
Monday, January 31 at 7:30 pm, HHS Auditorium
Come and enjoy an evening of music played by the top High School Musicians in the County, directed by our own Jason Smigell!

Solo & Ensemble
Saturday, February 5
Ask your student for more information

Pre-Festival Concert
Concert, Symphonic and Wind Ensemble
Thursday, March 10 at 7:00 pm, HHS Auditorium

Festival
Concert, Symphonic and Wind Ensemble

Friday/Saturday, March 18,19
Livingston County Home Show
Friday-Sunday, March 25-27
Major Fundraising Opportunity for ALL Band Members


Howellpalooza
Jazz Band, Irish Group, Rock Band Class, Color Guard and other performers...
Thursday, March 31 at 7:00 pm, HHS Auditorium

Lock-In and Band Banquet Dates TBA Soon!

Howell Baloonfest
June 23-26
NEW MAJOR Fund Raising Opportunity for ALL Band Members
Details to announced soon!!!

Pre-Band Camp
(Participation TBA)

August 10-12
Howell High School

Band Camp
All Incoming and Existing MB Members
August 15-19
Bayshore Camp, Sebewaing, MI

SENIORS!!!

Mr. Donovan has requested that you get your Senior and Baby pictures out and send them digitally to him at the following address jim.donovan@hp.com .

Please try to get this done early, that way there's one less thing to worry about in April!!!

Thanks, Seniors!

Hello Everyone!

Thank you so much to everyone who came to last night's concert!  There were so many things that went well.  I thought the kids played great (I was so proud of them!!), and I was really pleased with the turnout too! I have to be honest, I felt kind of odd asking for donations, but I am really glad we did.  I was humbled by the generosity of the band community once again.  Words cannot express my gratitude, particularly in times like these.  If you brought people from out of town to the concert and they donated, please pass along my thanks. 

On a somewhat related note, I was impressed by the audience last night when they held their applause until the end of the three movement suite that symphonic band performed.  This is the sign of an informed group of listeners.  It is nice to see that concert etiquette is not dead yet.

Anyway, I thought I would kind of drop a note to you all and catch up on a little bit of business, and some more good news:

CONGRATULATIONS:

To the following people for doing well on their msboa ALL STATE auditions!

Evan Clifton (All State orchestra, Trombone)
Carly Jakrzewski (All State Band, Clarinet)
Joe Swift (All State honorable mention, Bassoon)

Congrats to the following people for making Livingston County Honors Band!
(We are hosting the concert this year!  The concert is January 31st)

Katie Bondie
Emily Brogan
Evan Clifton
Caitlin Green
Carly Jakrzewski
Lauren Lys
Grace Katalinich
Joe Swift

ok.. that's about it.  Don't forget to order pizza and go to Bennigans tomorrow!   More stuff and information about upcoming events is on the way including Festival, Solo and ensemble, The musical (Beauty and the Beast), Howellpallooza and more!

-Smigell

December 16, 2010 4-9pm
Hungry Howie's Fundraiser Night!!
Order out Thursday and help make the band some money!
Make sure you let them know which hour your student has band!
The hour with the most orders will win a pizza party!!
We'll have fliers available at the band concert Tuesday night.

Holiday Concert

Just a reminder that our Holiday Concert is next Tuesday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m. At the end of the concert we will be for the first time asking for a donation (non-mandatory), so please put a couple of dollars in your pocket to help out the band program this year! Also, our green Howell Bears will be available for purchase.


Report Time:
Percussion/Stage crew: 6:00pm
Jazz band: 6:15pm
Everyone Else: 6:30pm

The Tuxedo Shirts are ordered, please see Mr. Smigell (Remember No $$$, No Shirt!) Shirt $14.00, Bowtie: $4.00, Make checks out to Howell Bands

Concert Dress as Follows:

Concert Band: A standard white formal shirt (see above) and Black bowtie on top. On bottom: Members should wear either black pants (no jeans or sweats, please) or school appropriate black skirt.

Symphonic Band: Same

Wind Ensemble:Same, except that all members have been fitted with a Tuxedo jacket provided by the school.

Percussion Ensemble: All Black

Livingston County Honors Band

LCHB is a unique opportunity for all students to play outside their normal ensemble. Howell High School is the host school this year. Audition music is available now from Mr. Smigell.

Any student may audition next Wednesday, December 8 in the Band Room. You may audition any time between 4:00-7:00 p.m.

The LCHB Rehearsal Schedule is as follows:

January 10, HHS, 7-9 p.m.
January 24, HHS, 7-9 p.m.
January 29, Fowlerville, 9-4 p.m.
January 31, HHS, 8 a.m. -2 p.m., Concert at 7:30 p.m., HHS

Need a new Tuxedo Shirt or Bow Tie for the concert?
Please let Mr. Smigell know asap so he can order this week.

Hockey Band

Report Time is 5:00 p.m. SHARP! (Don't be Late!!!)
Wear Jeans and a long sleeved t-shirt that is Yellow, White, or Blue (Gray if you have to).
Make sure to have your signed Hockey Band Trip form, instrument and music. We will be returning to HHS at 11:00-11:30 p.m.


Fantasy of Lights Parade
Report time for the parade is at 5:30 pm at the Band Room (Bus will take us to and from the parade). Bring white marching gloves if you have them, as we have about 50 and need just a few more to make it work.

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 Friday, November 26!

Make sure your family and friends visit our Band Booster Booth in Christmas Alley. Boosters will be selling our Howell Bears for $10.00 a piece.


Holiday Concert
Mark your calendars for the Holiday Concert, Tuesday, December 14th at 7:00pm.

Hey all, I just realized my post didn't go through that I put up 2 days ago, I am making a quick phone post and will add details when I get home tonight. So sorry! -Smigell

Fantasy of lights practices are tues, wed, thurs of this week 2:30-3:30 report time for parade is day after thanksgiving 5pm

Hockey band practice is tues 3:30-4:30, wed 6:30-7:30AM Thurs 3:30-4-30. Report time on Saturday is 5pm at HHS. More info very soon

Please come out and support the Band Boosters by selling Howell Bears in Christmas Alley!

Where: Downtown Howell, in the Farmer's Market Area
When: November 26, 2010 Before and During Fantasy of Lights
Shifts: 2-4pm, 4-6pm, 6-9pm.
Contact: Christyne MacDermaid if you can help. 734-476-0312, christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com

I hope to see you there!

Pizza Fundraisers are due this Thursday to the band room mailbox!

THE CERAMIC STUDIO etc. FUNDRAISER

Please join us for some fun at the Ceramic Studio etc.
November 6, 2010 11am-7pm
Glass or Ceramic Projects
Create Holiday Gifts!
Numerous Ceramic Projects under $20
Glass Projects $15-$60
Refreshments will be served
Mention You are supporting The Howell Band and they'll donate 10% to us!
Teen Night also!! 7pm-9pm TEENS ONLY NO PARENTS ALLOWED!!
Enjoy a fun night out with your friends, you're parent isn't allowed!
You'll receive 10% off of your project and 10% goes to the BAND TOO!!
Please contact the Ceramic Studio if you are interested in joining Teen Night.
(517) 548-5386 4132 E. Grand River, Howell MI Near Los Tres Amigos
www.TheCeramicStudioEtc.com

There is a band booster meeting Wednesday, Nov 3rd at 6:30 in the band room. Hope to see you there.

Hey Band!!!

Report time for Friday Night's Playoff game is

6:30 pm at the gate, with your instrument!!!
(if you need to be dropped off earlier, it's fine, but be at the gate at exactly 6:30!!!)

Please wear your Howell Band Shirt and remember your music...

REMEMBER: It is mandatory for ALL Marching Band personnel to be at all HOME playoff games.

DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE BUFFALO WILD WINGS FUNDRAISER TONIGHT! BRING YOUR FLIER IN AND THE BAND WILL GET 20% OF YOUR PURCHASES BACK!
ALSO, HUNGRY HOWIE'S FORMS ARE IN THE BAND ROOM. HAVE YOUR STUDENT GET STARTED ON MAKING SOME MONEY FOR ALL THEIR MUSIC NEEDS!!

Hey Band Parents- tonight's booster meeting has been postponed until next week due to the HHS College Night event. The meeting will be held on November 3rd at 6:30 in the band room.

Just a reminder about the upcoming Band Booster meeting this Wednesday, October 27th at 6:30 in the HHS band room. We will be discussing fundraising, upcoming band events, and general band business.

Last Call for Band Shirts /Hoodies (Really!!!)

Shirts are $10.00 and Hoodies are $24.00, $27.00 for XXL, XXXL.

Email Robin at rl.taylor@comcast.net

Hey Band

If you are interested in watching last Friday's football game/halftime (we hope!), it will broadcast on Comcast channel 900, Wed Oct 20th at 7:00pm

You can also go to mhsaa.com after Wednesday to view game/halftime and buy DVDs.

Hey Band!

Here's the scoop for the next couple of weeks...

(Please scroll down for Friday's Tailgate info!!!)

Friday- Senior Night (Note Earlier Times!!!)

2:30-3:30- Practice
4:45-5:30- Tailgate
5:30- Report Time (Seniors, please get your Uniform's first!)
We will be getting a Senior Picture with Mr. Smigell :)
6:00- Step Off
6:30- Senior Night Presentation

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 6:15 pm for the Senior Night Presentation, so you don't miss a thing!!!

MB Practice Next Week
Tuesday- 2:30-3:30

Fall Concert
Tuesday, October 19 @ 7:00pm
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 (Don't forget your black socks and marching shoes!!!). 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.

Pep Band

Our last regular Away game is next friday, Pep Band details to come...

Please know that our Howell Highlander Football has qualified for the Playoffs (Yeah!!! Way to go Highlanders!) which means that the ENTIRE Marching Band is required to be at all HOME Playoff games. We will play as a Pep Band (No Marching). Away Playoff Pep bands will be determined on a game to game basis.

Tailgate Senior Night Oct. 15!

Menu: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, (Veggie ones will be available!), Chips, Salads, and CAKE!!

We need:
Chips - 4 Large Bags
Hot Dog Buns - 7 Dozen
Salads - 4-5 Pasta, Macaroni, or Potato
Ketchup - 2 Bottles
Mustard - 2 Bottles
Relish - 2 Jars
75 Slices of American Cheese
A few cases of water for the last home game (for now)!
We could also use 4-5 people to help serve food.


Please contact Mark and Anne Michaels if you can donate any of the food, before purchasing food. Their contact info is below if you scroll down to last week's tailgate.
Thanks!!

Fall Band Concert Help!
October 19, 2010

Band Boosters is hosting another fundraiser and we need your help. Well, the first 20 of you who respond anyway! We will have a bake sale before and after the concert. We need 20 people to donate some baked goods. Please call or email Christyne MacDermaid if you can help!
Thanks!!
Mrs. MacDermaid
734-476-0312
christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com

Please read below also! We might still need some items donated for the tailgate!

This is the first of THREE new posts...so be sure to read them all !!

Here is the tailgate information for the the 8th grade night scheduled for 10/08/10. We are in need of the following. Remember, we ask that each marching band family send in food for at least one tailgate- there are only two left this season !! Thank you.

Taco Night:
22 pounds taco meat
125 hard shells
60 soft shells
chopped tomatoes
sour cream
shredded lettuce
salsa
5 large trays or bowls of fruit
donuts - 14 dozen
cider - 7 gallons

I planned for 160 people, not knowing for sure the number of 8th graders and parents. Please contact Mark or Anne Michaels at mamichaels@charter.net before purchasing anything.

Looking ahead, we will have fresh grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for senior night 10/15, will provide the list of food as the date gets closer. Thanks! Mark

Hey MB Seniors

Senior Night, Friday, October 15 is on the horizon...

Once again we will be honoring you and your parents at the last home football game halftime of the year !

Make sure to fill out the Senior night form that I emailed to all of you and return it to the Band Mailbox by Monday, October 11.

Extra forms can be downloaded off Charms (under the Handout tab on the main screen)

Thanks!!! Mrs. Taylor
??? @ rl.taylor@comcast.net

Hey Marching Band!

This schedule includes our Eighth Grade Howell Band members that will be joining us at the football game this friday!

Monday
6:30-9:00 pm- HighSchool MB
6:30-8:00 pm- Eighth Grade Band Members

Tues-Friday
2:30-3:30 pm- Practice for High School MB

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

Tag Day Update

ARRIVAL TIMES:

Please come to the band room to get into your uniform!
Flags or twirlers can wear their own costume!

Arrive at 8:15am if you signed up for the morning shift
Arrive at 11:15am if you signed up for the afternoon shift

After getting into uniform, you will be divided into groups and driven by a parent helper to a business. You will be picked up from the business at the end of your shift and returned to the high school to turn in your uniform. I will explain the rest in the band room before leaving.

If there is anyone who still wants to participate, please let Christyne MacDermaid know via phone or text to 734-476-0312. I'll also be at the Milford Game tonight!

PLEASE read Mr. Smigell's post below about Pep Band tonight!!!

Thanks!
Mrs. MacDermaid

Hello!


Here is the information for Pep Band at Milford:

It is tonight.  It is optional.  It is free.  It is fun.  You have to find your own ride.  Kim will be at Howell high school at 5:45 for people that want to pick up their instruments before the game but DONT BE LATE.  She cannot stay for too much longer after that. 

Report time is 6:30 at Milford High School.  Wear you black transformers shirt or you wont get in free. Wear it and you are FREEEEEEEE! 

There is a chance of rain but not significant.  We will go there regardless and if it rains, we will stop playing and go home.  The rain isnt supposed to show up until 8:30 if it shows up at all anyway. 

Bring all your music!

Bring back your instrument on Monday.  There will be no service to HHS on Friday night after the game.


Below is a link for directions to Milford.  We double checked them this time.

 http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Howell&1s=MI&1a=1200+W+Grand+River+Ave&1z=48843-1913&1y=US&1l=42.611392&1g=-83.94545&1v=ADDRESS&2c=Milford&2s=MI&2a=2380+S+Milford+Rd&2z=48381-3149&2y=US&2l=42.554173&2g=-83.61805&2v=ADDRESS


It looks like you could also take m59 straight to milford rd and take a right.  Your choice.

ok.. i think that is about it.  Pack a slicker just in case, and we will see you tonight!!  :)


-Smigell

EARN MONEY FOR YOUR STUDENT ACCOUNT

There's still time to sign up for Tag Day, October 2nd, this Saturday!!
Please sign up as soon as possible if you know you can be there! We still need parents and students for both shifts 9am-Noon and Noon-3pm. Please call or email Christyne MacDermaid if you have questions.

We just found out that we can have a booth at the Farmer's Market on this Sunday, October 3rd! We will be selling the Howell Bears at the booth and could use some help there as well. This runs from 8am-2pm. If any students or parents can help that day, you will be earning money for your accounts that day as well! Flag Girls and Twirlers are welcome to participate in any fundraisers too, so please come out and earn some money!!

Christyne MacDermaid's phone and email
734-476-0312

Homecoming Schedule

Tomorrow is the longest day of the year for Marching Band Members!!!
Please be advised that you will NOT have time to leave campus for ANY reason, please plan accordingly: Bring clothes, Black Marching shoes, black socks, a water bottle (Please start hydrating NOW!!!), and any snacks you'll need to get you through to dinner. Booster's will be providing a Sloppy Joe Tailgate (See previous entries for what is needed) at 5:45 p.m.

Here's the schedule for tomorrow:

NO LEAVING CAMPUS FRIDAY!!!

1:16-- Early Dismissal from 5th Hour, Pep Rally Outside
2:30-3:30-- Rehearsal for Homecoming Activites at Halftime
3:45-- Report for Uniforms
4:20-- Load Buses
4:30-- Arrive Page Field
5:00-- Step-Off (Parade Route: Barnard to Clinton, east towards High School)
5:30-- Return on Buses
5:45--Tailgate (please remove Uniform Jackets and Eat Neat!!!)
6:30-- Step-Off

It's a tight schedule, did I mention NO LEAVING CAMPUS?


LAST CALL FOR BAND SHIRTS

if you are interested in getting a 2010-11 Band Shirt, please let me know by end of the Game Friday. Please email Robin Taylor at rl.taylor@comcast.net with your order. Cost is $10.00, and sizes are Adult Small through Adult XXXL

You can also order a Hoodie Sweatshirt for $24.00 (S-XL) or $29.00 (2XL or 3XL)

Hello Everyone,

Please make sure to read the entries below as they are just as important as this one.  I need to get something out there.  Our band room is getting messy again.  We need to work on the following things and I want it to be in print:

-No eating or drinking of non-water in the band room.

-Do not leave personal items in the band room.  In lockers only please/

-If you have an instrument that is too large to fit in a locker, make sure that it is put away and up against a wall when you are done.

-Put all items, music and instruments in your locker and lock it when you are done.


I will not have our band room revert to the messy place it was.  Please help me by supporting my efforts.

-Thank you ,

Smigell

There is a band booster meeting on Wednesday (Sep. 22) at 6:30 in the HHS band room. Hope you can join us =)

Important tailgate information can be found below....

Tailgate Information for September 24, 2010


Sloppy Joe Night!
The following help is needed for Homecoming Night:

4 people to help set up
20 pounds of Sloppy Joe Meat
15 dozen buns
Salads-Pasta, Potato, or Macaroni
12 bags of Chips
Cookies

Please contact Mark and Anne Michaels before purchasing food if you can help.
810-513-2291 or mamichaels@charter.net
If your student can't contribute food, please send them with $1.

Thanks for all of the help with Taco Night it went well!

Tonight's UMass MB performance

We have just learned that the Director of the the University of Massachusetts Marching Band, George N. Parks has passed away en route to Michigan.

The UMass Marching Minuteman have decided to go on with their appearance at halftime at the University of Michigan in honor of their beloved director. The Marching Minutemen will still be practicing and and performing tonight at 9 p.m. as far as we know.

Please inform your student of this unusual situation and please remind them to show their utmost respect to University of Massachusetts Marching Band tonight.

Below is a link with more information about George N. Parks...

http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/09/george_n_parks_umass_band_dire.html

NEWSFLASH!!!

The Pinckney Football Stadium is behind Pathfinder School on M-36, not behind the Pinckney High School as previously blogged. See map link:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?address=2100 E. M-36&city=Pinckney&state=MI&zipcode=48169

Hello everyone! 

Here is some information about the upcoming days:


Pep band this week will be AT Pinckney Hs.  This is an optional performance engagement, but many many band members enjoy the opportunity to be a little more relaxed and go to the away games.  Students have to find ride to the site, but they get in for free IF THEY ARE WEARING THEIR HHS BAND SHIRT FOR THIS YEAR.  If your child needs a ride, see Mr. Smigell or ms. Kimball and they will try and help you find one.  Report time is 6:30 at the main ticket gate in Pinckney.

We will be staying as a group at the game until halftime at which point, students will be dismissed to go back and see the UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MARCHING MINUTEMEN.  They are performing at the HOWELL HS Stadium somewhere between 9 and 9:30 pm (this is a little sketchy due to their arrival time window and ours as well).  Although attendance for band members is optional, EVERYONE IS INVITED!! Please bring any family or friends to come see them.  They are quite good and would appreciate the audience. The performance is free.

Here is the link for directions to Pinckney HS:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Howell,+MI&daddr=10255+Dexter-Pinckney+Road,+Pinckney,+MI&hl=en&geocode=FZciigIdzVb_-iknThnVoDgjiDEUxhpwoPH3uQ%3BFU-7hwIdKTz_-imzPGO39DUjiDEaoNh3_HH9UQ&mra=ls&sll=42.449792,-83.936191&sspn=0.006792,0.009806&ie=UTF8&z=11

There is no rehearsal this Friday.

Rehearsal for next week will be as follows

Monday 9/20/2010  6:30pm-9pm

Tuesday-Thursdays 2:30-3:30

Friday: TBA but be ready for this to be the LONGEST DAY OF THE YEAR if you are a marching band member.  There is a pep rally 6th hour, a parade at 5 and a game at 7.  We feed them dinner in there somewhere, but students will need to come to school WITH EVERYTHING THEY NEED FOR THE ENTIRE DAY.  Much much more info coming very soon on this.


Ok... that's it for now.

Go Highlanders!

-Smigell

MB Practice Schedule 9-13--9-16

Monday-- 6:30-9:00pm
Tuesday-Thursday-- 2:30-3:30pm

Hey Band!

Take a look at some pics from friday nights game...
http://www.livingstondaily.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=C6&Dato=20100910&Kategori=SPORTS&Lopenr=9110803&Ref=PH&Item=8

A Few Announcements!

Band Boosters will be selling the Howell Highlander Bears, outside the stadium gates, at all home games until they're gone!! They are $10, cash or checks made out to Howell High Band Boosters. If you can help out with selling please contact Christyne MacDermaid at christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com or 734-476-0312.


Earn Money Now for your Band Account!

Tag Day is BACK!
October 2, 2010
9am-3pm
Groups of 2-3 students outside of various downtown businesses playing their instruments and collecting donations. Donations will be split up between the band students who participate.
Sign up sheet will be in the band room for shifts from 9am-12pm and 12pm-3pm.
Parents are needed to transport the students back and forth from the school to the local businesses. Please contact Christyne MacDermaid if you can help with this day.
If anyone knows of a local business who would agree to let our students play and accept donations that day let Christyne know as well.
I will assign groups to various businesses! I can't guarantee you'll be with your friend, but I'll see what I can do!

Friday's Tailgate

We are still in need of a few things for tomorrow:

CUT UP FRUIT
TACO SHELLS
Please contact the Michaels (below) if you can help with those last minute items!
Thanks to everyone who's helping with this!!

SEE BELOW FOR MORE FRIDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Hey Marching Band!

Here's the schedule for friday....

Rehearsal- 2:30-3:30pm

Tailgate- Taco Night, Begins 5:00pm
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

Game usually ends 9:00-9:30pm

MAKE SURE TO HAVE:

Music
Black Socks
Black Shoes
Band Shirt/Khakis (Mr. Smigell will decide Friday if we will be in full uniform or not, BE PREPARED, just in case!!!)

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

Dear Band Families,

Come out and support your Howell Highlander's as they take on Hartland at home September 10, 2010 at 7pm! The band has put together an AWESOME Half Time Show!!

Tailgate for the band students before the game....WE NEED YOUR HELP!!
Mark and Anne Michaels are coordinating a Taco Night for our first night at home in Howell. Please let them know if you could help us out by bringing some food!!
810-513-2291 or mamichaels@charter.net

Some of the items we need:
4 people to set up
14 pounds of Taco Meat
300 Soft and Hard Taco Shells
Shredded Lettuce
Chopped Tomatoes
Shredded Cheese
Sour Cream
Salsa
Fresh Fruit- Cut Up
Cookies or Donuts
Students who can't contribute to the food are asked to bring $1.

We are also in need of water donations! Cases of water work great so our students can stay hydrated in the stands!! Please call/email Christyne MacDermaid if you have any questions regarding water donation drop off 734-476-0312, christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com.

NEWSFLASH!! PRACTICE FOR TODAY 9/2/2010 HAS BEEN CANCELLED!! PLEASE CALL AND TEXT EVERYONE YOU KNOW AMD SPREAD THE WORD. Have a great weekend!