Game day! (and some non mb announcements)

Hello everyone!

Well, it seems that the weather is going to be interesting tomorrow.  Here is the lowdown:

-everyone needs to bring (or wear) their 2012-13 band shirt and khaki shorts to school along with their black shoes and socks.  We may or may not be wearing the full uniforms tomorrow depending on the conditions.  Pease do not forget!

We will be doing the run through right after school at 2:30pm students will then be released.

We will begin the tailgate (feed the kids) at 4:45 pm.. IT'S TACO TIME!

REPORT TIME IS 5:45PM in the band room.

See you there!



P.s. don't forget the grading rationale form is due from ALL band members (marching band and non mb too) by tomorrow.  It was part of a packet that included a grading rationale and a calendar.

Also, the candle fundraisers are due tomorrow too.

GO HIGHLANDERS!

9-7-12 Tailgate

We still need a few items for the tailgate on Friday. Please text or call Christyne MacDermaid if you can bring any of the following; 5 pounds of cooked taco meat 2 packages of taco shells (hard or soft) Fruit or side dish All items need to be dropped off at the band room between 3:30 & 4pm. Feel free to eat with us AFTER we've fed the band students. If you don't bring something this week, please donate $1 per person. We need families to help with organizing the next 3 tailgates! Sept 21, October 5, and October 12. We will help you get started, but would love an extra hand. Christyne MacDermaid 734-476-0312

Tailgate, fundraisers, & Booster Meeting

There are items to take off of our tailgate list on the bulletin board, inside the band room. Please help us out while we feed the band and enjoy each other's company Sept 7, 2012. We start setting up at 3:30 for those that bring cooked Taco Meat. Yes, it's Taco Night! For other items, 4pm is great to drop off food donations. Any help around those times is appreciated! Please just show up! Lots to do before a home game. Call/text Christyne MacDermaid if you have questions. 734-476-0312 Yankee Candle orders are due next Friday, 9/7/12. Drop off in the band mailbox. Little Caeser's Pizza Kits will start next week and end 10/20/12. Delivery will be 10/25/12. We'll need help sorting that day. We'll keep you posted on times for that day. First Booster meeting of the year is Weds. Sept. 5, 2012 at 6:30pm. Please feel free to come, even if you're student is new to band. We'll see you in the band room!!

Uniform Help!

Any help at 1pm today is APPRECIATED!! We need help in the band, uniform room handing out uniforms and collecting after pictures. We will also have a sign up sheet for next week's tailgate! Food donations needed!! Have your student take an item off of our list & let you know what you are donating!

Band Shirts

If you loved the shirts designed by our very own student, Sean Carbary, and want one here's the scoop..... We have a few left, contact Christyne MacDermaid @ 734-476-0312, text is great!! Sweatshirts, or size Large T-shirts can be obtained by contacting Thread Works, www.TwShirts.com.

First Game!

August 23, 2012 Report Time: 6pm Step Off: 6:30pm Dress: Black shoes, Black socks, Khaki shorts, and your band shirt will be handed out to you at the 6pm report time. Color Guard Dress: Black pants, jazz shoes if you have them. Food: PLEASE EAT BEFORE YOU GET TO THE SCHOOL FOR REPORT TIME AT 6pm! We will NOT be having a tailgate this week. Extra parents that can help get water, ice, percussion instruments, etc to the field please come into the band room at 6pm.

Also!  Breaking news!  Here are the practice times for next week:

Wednesday August 29th, 7:00-8:00AM (yes, am :( sorry)
Thursday August 30th, 11:00AM-1:00PM

Pictures are still on for that Thursday (August 30th, at 2:00PM, kids will most likely be staying through to put on their uniforms.

GO HIGHLANDERS!!!

Changes

One change! NO Pictures on Monday!! We will still fit Newbies with uniforms. Please expect this to take an hour to an hour and a half. We'll let you know ASAP about a new picture date. Next week practice Mon-Thurs 7-10am. Monday newbie fittings right after practice. Mrs. A2Z could use help!! We need cases of water donated!! Our first home game is August 23, 2012. If you can help please drop them off inside the band room.

Hello everyone! Everything went great! We left around 1, be there around 3:30 or 4:00. Don't forget to get your child's meds when you pick them up.

Headed Home

We are headed home! Expect us around 4pm!

Practice Schedule

After camp, next week the practice will be as follows: Monday through Thursday August 20-23, 2012 7am to 10am Monday we will fit Newbies with uniforms between 7am & 11:30am. Report time back on Monday is 12:30pm!! Pictures will be taken on Monday August 20, 2012 expect them to be done around 2pm. So, Monday's a big day!! Practice is necessary that week!! Our first home game is August 23, 2012 @ 7pm @ Howell High!! We could use cases of water donated and powdered Gatorade. Please feel free to bring those into the band booster room at anytime. We'll direct you. Anyone who can help with uniform fittings on Monday Aug. 20, please let Lisa A2Z know when picking your student up from camp. We'll be back 3:30-5pm!!

READ THIS ONE AND THE ONE BELOW IT!

Hello all! Please read the previous post  regarding newbie day.  Secondly, I was contacted by a parent saying there was no information on what to pack.... I know we usually include a packing list in our packet, but if that didn't happen, we will supply packing lists tomorrow at newbie day.  If you are not making it to newbie day, email (smigellj@howellschools.com) and I can email one to you. Here is the bottom line:

Your child may pack one piece of luggage, a bag for bedding (bedding, towels, and toiletries need to brought from home), and their instrument. This basically 2 bags and their instrument. Medical equipment

 obviously does not count toward the luggage count.

School rules apply for this trip. School appropriate clothing, no banned substances. No banned items as per state law and school code of conduct.

Sunscreen, bug spray, flashlights, rain gear, extra musical supplies.  Lyre, flip folder, extra socks, comfortable athletic footwear, bathing suit (optional), sunglasses, all necessary hygiene products, medications (all medications must be checked with the nurse prior to departure). Along with clothing is a good idea. 

We suggest you leave expensive electronics at home (even though we have wonderful kids, why tempt them?), and not to bring undue amounts of snacks, as this invites animals, some of them large and toothy!

Students with special dietary needs need to contact mr. Smigell or ms. Sumner directly so we can make arrangements for your needs.

Ok, as I suspected, I have basically written the whole darn packing list over, hope this is helpful.

-Smigell

Newbie Day!

Newbie Day has been moved to Parker Middle School Football Field! Please still meet at 9am, Friday Aug 10th. We will most likely be done with practice between 12:30-1pm. We will not fit uniforms tomorrow! Parker Middle School is located at 400 Wright Rd., Howell MI 48843. Parker is South on D-19/Pickney Rd, left onto Wright Rd. Please call Christyne MacDermaid if you have any questions. 734-476-0312 More info about uniforms etc later today!

Hello everyone!

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

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

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


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

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

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


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

Karn Evil 9
Ka: Pursuit
Urban

You can listen to these songs online at arrpubco.com

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

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

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

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

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

-Smigell

Uniform Fittings

Friday, August 10, 2012 we are looking for 1-2 more parents to assist w/uniform fittings.  No prior experience needed!  We'll show you what to do.  Please contact Lisa Arszulowicz if you can help us at 1pm.  517-546-6059.
Students who are new to marching band will be fit immediately following practice.  So, for the newbie's please forgive my 2pm practice ending mix up.  Uniform fittings normally take 1-2 hours, so please plan accordingly.  If there is a problem w/this time please contact Mrs. A2Z at the above number to make other arrangements.
Current students who already have a uniform assignment, but think they may have grown, please see Mrs. A2Z on THURSDAY, August 9th 9am until practice ends.  Again, call Mrs. A2Z at the above number if you need to make other arrangements.

Squad Leader & Newbie Day

Thursday August 9, 2012 is Squad Leader Day 9am-2pm, please bring your lunch, drinks, sunscreen,& all things needed for this day. Friday August 10, 2012 is Newbie Day 9am-2pm If you are new to marching band, a squad leader or drum major, you must come to Newbie day! Bring a lunch, drinks, sunscreen, and your instrument. Wear comfortable, school appropriate clothing and tennis shoes. The more you drink between now and the days leading up to camp and these two days, the better you'll feel!! Report times for camp will be posted by Tuesday, but expect it to be EARLY!

Smigell is back! Mostly....

Hey folks! Thank you for your patience as I recovered from surgery. I am almost completely recovered, just don't ask me to wrestle with you or move a sofa for 2 more weeks! I am however, resuming my duties as director of bands and will be in and out over balloon feet weekend. I will also be in next week at the high school doing a bunch of summer wrap up and band camp prep. I have tried to answer all my emails dating back to before the surgery today. If yours somehow slipped through the cracks or you have a new question, email me at smigellj@howellschools.com. Looks like we have a nice sized marching band and lots of talented kids coming back, in addition to great new kids coming up from the middle schools, LET'S GET PUMPED!!!! -Smigell

Balloonfest Volunteers

Anyone that still needs a parking pass and is a volunteer this weekend please contact Mr. Michaels 810-513-2291. If you made arrangements to pick yours up from Mrs. MacDermaid, please don't call Mr. Michaels. He won't have yours, Mrs. MacDermaid will. He only has those I have not spoken, texted, or emailed with. Any problems with working your shift this weekend, please call Mrs. Klug 810-845-1246. We have students that would like any shifts that you can't complete, or be there for. Mr. Michaels needs 2 more students to fill a shift Thursday 9am to Noon. Please call him at his number above. Bring gloves if you're helping on Thursday!! You'll be moving bags of ice! Double check your scheduled sheet handed out tonight. A few students are asked to report to the courthouse on Saturday. That is not a typo. Look for the bright green shirts and sign in w/Mrs. Pratt. You'll be helping her sell Pepsi products. Thanks everyone for their time and help this weekend!

Balloonfest Volunteers

Tuesday, June 19, 2012 @ 7pm we will have a volunteer meeting. This will be in the FRESHMAN CAMPUS LIBRARY! Enter through the administration doors if possible. These are located off of Highlander Way. The carnival might be setting up, plan accordingly for parking. We will cover where to meet, hand out parking passes and volunteer shirts. If you have your shirt from last year, that helps. Any questions call or text Christyne MacDermaid 734-476-0312

Hey folks! Surgery was a success! Thank you so much to the people who cleaned the band room while I was gone.

Balloonfest Volunteers Needed!

EARN MONEY FOR YOUR BAND ACCOUNT!
We are still in need of student and adult volunteers for Balloonfest Weekend.  We try to pay the students minimum wage or more if we can.  Please contact Christyne MacDermaid at 734-476-0312, or christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com if you can fill any of the following shifts: 
Friday, June 22, 2012 9am to 1pm we need 2 adults, and 3 students, 1pm-5pm we need 2 adults and 4 students, 5pm-9pm we need 1 adult and 5 students.
Saturday, June 23, 2012 8:30am-1pm we need 2 adults and 1 student, 1pm-5pm we need 2 adults and 4 students, 5pm-9pm we need 4 students.
Sunday, June 24, 2012 1pm-5pm we need 1 adult and 1 student, 5pm-9pm we need 2 adults and 3 students.
First come, first served basis.  If the spots aren't filled by Weds. June 13, 2012 I will call the students who want extra shifts and start letting them have extra. 
Adults who volunteer MUST have a background check done with the high school!
We look forward to helping you earn lots of money for your music needs!!

I just wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU to all of the band parents that I've become friends with over the last four years.  We've stayed up all night at lock ins, measured kids for uniforms and then hung them up after games when they are sweaty and smelly, dished out food to hungry band kids, sat in downpours in the stands for football games, wacthed with pride as they mastered new music and drills, watched our kids become young adults that we are sooooo proud of.  I've had a great time as part of the boosters organization and will miss ALL of you, especially the kids I've gotten to know.  We will always have a place for you at our bonfires =)


Thank you also to Jason Smigell who let me be part of this special group and became a mentor to Katie.  You make the band program a special place for the kids and I will always be grateful to you.


Have a great summer everyone, see you Friday nights in the fall !!

Commencement post part 4: (I am doing this from my phone) Thank you so much for everyone participating in commencement! Any questions, text mr. Smigell.

Hello all! For those students designated for commencement duty, here is the information: report time 2:15. We will be bussed to the  Breslin center.  Ceremony starts at 5.  We should be home around 9:30.  Bring a sack lunch and something to do. Dress code is "dress nicely-summer" (no jeans, tshirts, sneakers, hoodies, shorts, and it must be school appropriate. Short sleeve dress shirts and sun dresses, khakis and polos all acceptable). 

Picnic Update

Picnic Update Parking Passes will be handed out by Norm Pratt at the parade. We will have a hot dog pot luck so if you have not signed up to bring something we would appreciate it if you could. We are still in need of Buns, Coolers with ice, charcoal. and any snack you want. Please call me with what you are bringing so she can make sure we have enough. 248-345-1687. Also don't forget to bring fun stuff like balls, frisbees, shaving cream (oops did i say that?) and anything else to make a fun picnic. Thanks, see ya there, Laurie

Memorial Day

Students, please be sure to drink a lot of water this weekend! The more you drink now, the better you'll feel Monday in the heat!

Hey Band Families,

You are Invited !!

What: Annual Memorial Day Picnic for all band members and their families
When: Monday, May 28th, 2012 12:00-3:00
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) 

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)

We also need people to help with set up at 11:30 and then clean up afterwards.  Thank you and hope to see you soon !!

Booster Meeting

Please join us for the last booster meeting of the school year. May 22, 2012 6:30pm Howell High 10-12 Campus Band Room

Hello all!

I was so pleased with the concert on Tuesday.  I thought the kids performed extremely well, and there was a great turn out.  Once again, the seniors showed how classy they were by buying something for the program (New microwave!  Hooray!).  Thank you so much for everyone's help and support this year.  Kids, it's been fantastic and I can't wait to begin planning for next year!

I wanted to post a couple updates

#1. YOU CAN STILL TURN IN BAND CAMP MONEY!!!

#2. rehearsal times for the Memorial Day Parade:

Monday May21 2:30-3:30

Tuesday May 22 2:30-3:30

Thursday May 24 2:30-3:30


More info to come!


-Smigell

PIZZA PICK UP

Please pick up your pizza kits in the Howell High, 10-12 building at 5:30pm tomorrow night, Thursday.

Booster Meeting

Please join us for the next booster meeting.
Howell High Band room, 10-12 building, 6:30pm.
Drumline students will direct you to the meeting if we aren't in the band room.

Balloonfest

Balloonfest Help Needed

The boosters are looking for your help with our big fundraising opportunity during the balloonfest weekend.  Any adults who know they could help the whole weekend could you please contact Christyne MacDermaid.  734-476-0312.  It is a long weekend, but we are hoping for a nice profit for student accounts and boosters.  The weekend begins Friday June 22, 2012 and ends June 24, 2012.  Some additional help might be needed Wednesday or Thursday night.
We will have sign up sheets for this event at the May 15, 2012 concert.  If you have an 8th Grade student, please stop by before 7pm to sign up yourself, your student, or both. 

Bake Sale

May 15, 2012
Before and after the concert the boosters would like to do a bake sale.  Any donations of baked goods are appreciated.  Please email Christyne MacDermaid if you can donate, or help in anyway.  christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com.  The proceeds will go into our scholarship fund for those students that may need some extra help affording band camp, or instrument needs. 

Hello Everyone!

As promised, here are the chair postings and placements for the 2012-2013 school year.

I assume there will be many questions.  Kids, please talk to me if you think there may be an error or would like an explanation.

so, without further ado...

Howel High School 2012-2013 SYMPHONIC BAND

If you can’t find your name, you either told Mr. Smigell you weren’t coming back, or there could be an error.  Check with Mr. Smigell before freaking out.

Flute

Julia Viel

Sierra Rivera

Leah Wolfe

Liz Bengala

Brittney Schultz

Ting Ting Zhou

Emily House

Ashley Duffy

Casie Lehman

Sydney Thames

Maddy Atkins

Lisa Robinson

Kayla Gibson

Courtney Beal

Sawyer Wiles*

Jordan Pudweh*

Clarinet

Caitlyn Sumner*

Kayla Finch

Sabrina Simpson

Kim Kenney

Colton Liske

Sierra Avery

Alex Williams

Nick Lelli

Emily Jordan

Craig McMillen

Jackie Klein

Amadea Roose

Ethan Johnston

Bassoon

Nick Katalinich

Saxophones

Mark Carr

Kelsey Murphy

Alex Jull

Rosie Hersh

Brittney Winters

Paul Zehnder
Adam Hudson

Dan Rose

Trumpet

Mason Wenzel

Alex Babbits

Elaina McClellan

Kip Rux

Donovan Hunt

Terry Dreibelbis

Jonathan Miller

Brody Squair

Jake Bofenkamp

Cory Stradtner

Trombone

Joe Schell

Nick Vandeberg

Geno Chandler

Andrew Van Kirk

Adam Hobson

Mitch Spangler

Christian Harris

Dan Jurva

Euphonium

Josie Harvey

Tuba

D’Andre Alcala

Dan Allegoet

Maddy Arszulowicz

Perc TBA

*=See Mr. Smigell

*** END SYMPHONIC ***

Howell High School 2012-2013 WIND ENSEMBLE

If you can’t find your name, you either told Mr. Smigell you weren’t coming back, or there could be an error.  Check with Mr. Smigell before freaking out.

Flutes

Julie Hutha

Lydia Miller

Emily Dascenzo

Charlie Garlock

Melissa Kutchey

Mike Strayer

Josh Pederson*

Meghan Haessly*

Clarinets

Grace Katalinich

Renee Augustyn

Amanda Levigne

Nina Arzulowicz

Tiffany Turner

Elaine Grant

Andrew Browning

Brie Heslip

Mike Beard

Jordan Charette

Kaitlyn Curtis*

Kaitlyn Allison*

Bass Clarinet

Dylan Williams

Bassoon

Kasi Noel

Saxophone

Dakota Modovsky

Kousa Yamaoka

Mat Yontz

Adam Yoder

Adam Cruse

Kenny Sell

Stacy Ellison*

Trumpets

Jake Spangler

Andrew Zwerlein

Evan Yogus

Kris Klug

Katie Michaels

Nick Schimmel

Katie Beard

Lucas Chacon*

Horn

Casey Lakatos

Jake Lachowicz

Alex Patton

Esther Boldog

Trombones

Cameron Pratt

Sara Kenney

Rick Wellington

Pat Albrant

Sean O’connor

Rose Harvey

Jack Porath

Sean Carbury

Euphonium

Alyssa Byington

Tuba

Dan Grigsby

Emma Truax

Natalie Dunn

Perc TBA

*= See Mr. Smigell

*** END WIND ENSEMBLE***

Band Help Needed!

Important upcoming band dates! April 24, 2012 6:30pm Booster Meeting We are looking for a lot of new help! We need a secretary, vice president, & assistant treasurer. We have a lot of senior parents that have helped fill some big spots that will not be returning. If you can help even a little, please come tomorrow night! April 27-28 Lock In! Chaperones still needed to make this event a success! We are looking to borrow a few things too. Poker chips, & all things associated with a few games of poker. No money will be involved, just good fun & hopefully prizes. Prize donations are appreciated too! Bean bag toss, and/or Polish Horseshoes. Please contact Christyne MacDermaid if you can help with any of the Lock In items. 734-476-0312 May 24, 2012 Band Banquet Invites with payment, location, & time info will be in the band room this week. May 28, 2012 Memorial Day picnic help is needed. June 22, 2012 weekend Pepsi/Baloonfest parent help is needed.

NYC Trip Participants

One week from now we will be waking up in NYC! It’s time to start packing and getting everything ready for your trip!

We will be having a Parent/Student meeting Monday, April 16 at 6-6:30 pm in the High School Band room, before the NYC rehearsal. Immediately following there will be a brief Parent Chaperone meeting. I will send out an email Monday night recapping the meeting in case you cannot make it.

Some things to know while you are packing…

You may bring ONE normal sized suitcase (remember YOU have to carry it from the bus) and ONE carry on like a back pack or a tote. The carry on is important because you need a change of clothes and toiletries because we do NOT have access to our suitcases Thursday morning. Also, later in the trip you might want to pack a change of clothes for the Musical or Symphony. We only return to the hotel each night to sleep! Also, refer to the packing list that came with your trip packet.

Also you may bring a small pillow and throw to use on the bus. Once you choose a seat and a bus, it’s YOURS throughout the trip. No changing buses.

Remember to pack your Instrument and music.

You will need to bring money for the meals not covered…Wednesday Dinner, Thursday-Saturday Lunch and Sunday Breakfast. We suggest to budget $8-10 a meal. We usually stop at Fast Food or Food Courts. Remember you might need money for snacks and spending money.

Please bring your questions Monday night, See you then!

Any missing field trip forms need to be turned in at the meeting!!!!!!!!!!!

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

Registration for 2012 Band Camp has begun!!!
This year the 2012-13 Howell Highlander Marching Band will be attending Eagle Village Camp in Hersey, Michigan. Band Camp will be the SUNDAY, August 12- Thursday, August 16t.

Pre-Band camp will be Thursday, August 9 for Squad Leaders and Drum Majors and Friday, August 10 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 23rd
2) Two Payment Option: Minimum Deposit of $50 by April 23rd
Second Payment of $210 is due by May 21st

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 Francine Sumner at threeleg@att.net


2012 Lock-In
 All current and Eighth Grade Band members (only) are invited to attend! Extra forms are in the Band Room. Lock-In is Friday/Saturday, April 27/28th in the HHS Field House. The cost is $10.00. The fee covers food and snacks all night, Open Swim from 9-11,  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 28th. 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.

We also need parent chaperones for this event, please contact Christyne Mac Dermaid at
christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com.


Collage Concert
The annual concert of the Howell High School Instrumental and Vocal Music Programs.
Thursday, May 3 at 7 p.m.

Howellpalooza
It’s Baaack!!! Howellpalooza will be Tuesday, May 8th at 7 pm. Mark your Calendars!!!


Spring Concert
Please mark your calendars for the final concert of the year, Tuesday, May 15th at 7pm


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 Mrs. Bondie ASAP! Send jpg’s to Shannone Bondie at Shannone1@aol.com. Also, if you have any photos of the following events, please copy on a cd and send in with your student to Katie Bondie.

1- band concerts
2- festival
3- hockey band
4- fantasy of lights parade
5- balloonfest

More info to come on the Banquet soon! Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 24!

Next Booster Meeting is April 3, 2012 at 6:30pm. We hope to see a lot of new faces! We could really use some help with upcoming events!!
We have been meeting in the band room, or somewhere close by when the drumline is playing. The drumline students will direct you if needed.

Booster Meeting for tonight, March 27, 2012 has been cancelled. We will meet April 3, 2012 at 6:30pm instead. Sorry for the short notice.

NYC PARTICIPANTS:

With the trip less than a month away, it's time to start our music rehearsals. We will also be having a Parent/Student trip meeting at the beginning at one of our rehearsals. We have varied the rehearsal times over the upcoming weeks to accommodate any conflicts. Students need to attend a minimum of three out of the four rehearsals. Please attend ALL rehearsals if possible! See the schedule below:

Thursday, March 29 - 6:00 to 8:00pm

Wednesday, April 4 - 2:30 to 4:30pm

Monday, April 16 - 6:00 to 8:00pm and Parent/Student meeting 6:00-6:30pm

Tuesday, April 17 - 2:30 to 4:30pm

Please continue to fill out your Field Trip Permission slips and turn into the Band Mailbox, deadline is March 30 (next Friday).


HOWELLPALOOZA DATE CHANGE

Howellpalooza has been moved to Tuesday, May 8th at 7pm.

We need one more chaperone for Symphonic Band on Saturday. Please call or text Christyne MacDermaid if you can help out.
734-476-0312

FESTIVAL INFORMATION

Wind Ensemble-FRIDAY, March 16th
Report at Howell High School: 6:15pm
Perform: 8:45pm at South Lyon HS
Arrive back to Howell: 10:30pm

Concert- Saturday, March 17th
Report at Howell High School: 10:00am
Perform: 12pm at South Lyon HS
Arrive back to Howell: 1:45-2pm

Symphonic- Saturday, March 17th
Report at Howell High School: 1:00pm
Perform: 3pm at South Lyon HS
Arrive back in Howell: 5:00-5:15pm

We are performing at

South Lyon High School
1000 N. Lafayette
South Lyon, MI 48178

 

Directions(from Mapquest)

Merge onto I-96 east

Exit – Kent Lake Rd.

Turn left onto Huron River Pkwy.

Huron River Pkwy becomes Kensington Lake Rd.

Kensington Lake Rd. becomes Kent Lake Rd.

Turn left onto Silver Lake Rd.

Turn Right onto Pontiac Trail

Pontiac Trail becomes N. Lafayette St.




Also, on Saturday, March 17th at Barnes and Noble at the Green Oak Township Mall several Howell Band members will be performing at the Senior All Night Party fundraiser. Members of the School of Rock will perform at 3pm. At 7:00-9:00pm there will be an OpenMic performance with our MB Pipers Tyler Damaske and Jake Spangler kicking off the program outside. There are spots available if you would like to perform aucoustically during the OpenMic. Please see Mrs. Hannah at the authors table to sign up. A Nook will be raffled off at the end of the night, see Mrs. Hannah for details!

NYC Trip Participants:
One LAST piece of paperwork is needed for the NYC Trip. Please fill out a Field Trip Permission Slip and turn in to the Band Mailbox by FRIDAY, MARCH 30TH. We need it early because of Spring Break. The forms are on the white board in the band room and will be available from the sub tomorrow at the Freshman Campus. Freshman can give theirs to Mr. Smigell.

News coming soon on Howellpalooza and NYC Performance Practice times!

Band Booster Meeting 2-28-12, 6:30pm.
We hope to see you in the band room.

We could use chaperones for festival, March 16 & 17. Please contact Christyne MacDermaid if you can help out.

Lock In ~ DATE CONFIRMED!
April 27, 2012
8pm to 5am
Chaperones needed 7:30pm to 1am, &/or 1am-6am.
Please contact Christyne MacDermaid if you are interested in helping us during Lock In.
christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com, or 734-476-0312 text or call.
Students more info on the fun coming soon. Pass the date around, especially to those 8th graders!

Home Show
Sign up sheets will be posted today during Wind Ensemble. We will also bring them to the concert so chaperones,Freshman, & 8th graders can sign up. Work a Home Show and earn money for your student band account. Funds can be used towards all things band related! Reeds, music lessons, New York trip, & band camp, to name a few! Adults are needed and appreciated!! Please have your background check done for the high school, even if you've done one at another Howell school.
See everyone at the 7pm concert tonight. Report time 6:30!

Hello everyone! Contrary to all other blog entries and calendars... THE PREFESTIVAL CONCERT IS NEXT TUESDAY FEB 21, 7pm (report time is 6:30) -Smigell

NYC TRIP
The last payment of $243 (if you have already paid $500) is due Monday, February 20th

PRE-FESTIVAL CONCERT
Please join us next TUESDAY, FEB 21 (sorry for wrong info earlier) at 7:00 pm at th HHS Auditorium for our Pre-Festival Concert. As an extra bonus Percussion Ensemble will be performing!!!

FESTIVAL ALERT:
Wind Ensemble will be performing at 8:45 pm (Report time 6:45pm at the High School)
at South Lyon HS on FRIDAY, MARCH 16th.
That date is correct. Mark your calendars and make plans accordingly! :)

Concert Band will be performing at South Lyon HS
Saturday, March 17th at 1:25pm (Report time 11:30).

Symphonic Band will be performing at South Lyon HS
Saturday, March 17th at 3:30 pm (Report time 1:30pm).

Please mark your calendars and make appropriate arrangements!

Hey folks this is Mr. Smigell. I am going to try out this twitter thing. Maybe not as evil as Facebook? My screen name is Smigellj if you want to follow me.

Brand new Yankee Candle fundraiser is in the band room. Due date is March 1, 2012. Please make checks payable to Howell Band Boosters.

NYC Attendees:

Just a few notes: A sign up for rooms will be posted this week for Freshman attendees. Please choose your roommates by this Friday!

The final cost of the trip will be $743 (Instead of $750!). Your third and final payment will be due Monday, February 20th. It is imperative to get the final payments in on time. We must pay the tour company ASAP and it takes me a couple of days to process everyone's payments. Thank you in advance for getting those payments in on time or earlier (if you can!).

If you have paid in full already, I will work on getting you a refund when I turn in the last payments to the school.

Robin Taylor

Tupperware is sorted and ready for pick up! We are very sorry about the delay!! Check the practice room next to Mr. Smigell's office for your order. Names are stapled to the bag or box. Thank you Mrs. Sumner for taking care of that!

Pasta fundraiser has been extended! Please turn in your forms next Friday, February 10, 2012.

I want to get the word out for a possible Lock In date, April 27, 2012. We could use chaperone's!We need you to get your background check done as soon as possible if you don't have one for the high school. You do need them at all schools, and we do have to check before events. Festival is coming up too and we might need chaperone's there as well. Please let Christyne MacDermaid know if you can help with Lock In. 734-476-0312 text is fine, or email christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com. I'll let everyone know as soon as we here if we have the April 27 date.

FESTIVAL ALERT:

Wind Ensemble will be performing at 8:45 pm at South Lyon HS on FRIDAY, MARCH 16th. That date is correct.  Mark your calendars and make plans accordingly! :)

Concert Band will be performing at South Lyon HS Saturday, March 17th at 1:25pm. 

Symphonic Band will be performing at South Lyon HS Saturday, March 17th at 3:30 pm.

Please mark your calendars and make appropriate arrangements! :)

Quite a few announcements!

Pasta fundraiser started again. Forms are in the band room. Please turn in on Jan. 31, 2012. This is a quick, short one mostly for those that asked us to repeat.

Spirit Cups were due today. I honestly can't pick them up until Monday morning, so a tiny extension!! Monday morning will be the end though!!

Great fundraising opportunity for March!! Home Show March 23-25, 2012 at the Howell High Field House. We will post sign ups next week. We could really use an extra parent to help that weekend. If you're interested, or not interested, but can help :) please contact me. Christyne MacDermaid 734-476-0312, or christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com. Hopefully we'll have another contact for Home Show soon because I cannot be there this weekend. We want to get it going so the students can make money.

Mark your calendars! The band boosters and students have been given the privilege of selling Pepsi and Ice during the balloonfest this June again. Sign up sheets will be available later in the year.

Senior Slide Show!! Please start getting your photos to Mrs. Bondie, or Katie. There are many ways to do this. Personally handing them to Katie digitally or a physical photo will do. We can send them via email to shannone1@aol.com, or mail to Mrs. Bondie, 1021 Oak Cluster Court, Howell MI 48855. In the past there have been sweet baby pictures that make us cry/laugh at banquet, and then a grown up picture as well. Photos from the whole year are great too! We love to include the year together at banquet and possibly last concert.
Please contact Mrs. MacDermaid (above) w/any questions.

In addition to the Booster Meeting that's tonight, there are a few other announcements.

Drumline Meeting tonight 5:45pm, Band Room.
For any new incoming freshman and anyone interested in the drumline for next season, Fall 2012.

Spirit Cup order due January 26, 2012, Thursday!

Pasta Fundraiser starts again today!! The due date is in approx. 2 weeks. I'll get the date on here tomorrow, or it might be attached to the note on the fundraiser.

Band Booster meeting tonight, Jan 24th at 6:30 at HHS.  We may be in a nearby room if the band room is unavailable.  Hope to see you there.

Pizza Reminder: 1-12-12
Please pick up your Little Caesar's Pizza Kits today in the 10-12 band room!!
Thank You!!

Ignore the Little Caesar's post below please. Little Caesar's is waiving the delivery fee, so we can still place our small order. Sorry about the confusion.

We did not have enough orders to place a Little Caeser's order. Mrs. Sumner will be contacting all who turned in checks/money to get that back to you. Sorry about the inconvenience.

NYC Band Trip Attendees:

I have sent out confirmation emails to everyone attending our NYC trip. If you have not received an email it is most likely because your email address in charms is not correct. Please send an email to me at rl.taylor@comcast.net ONLY if you have not received a confirmation email. Please update your email so I can keep you informed on trip details!

See below for information included in the last email:

The second payment of $250 is due Monday, January 16. Please remember to mail it to HBBA-NYC Trip, P.O. Box 2113, Howell, MI 48844. Checks are to be made out to Howell High Bands NOT HBBA.

If you need to withdraw funds from your Student Account please follow these steps:

Go to charmsoffice.com, enter howellhsband and your student number.

Then go to the financial tab. This will show you how much you have available.

To request $ from your account, print out a Student Account Withdrawl form from the handout tab. This can be included with the trip payment. 

NOTE:  Remember it will take a couple of weeks after a fundraiser to end for your money to be credited.

At the end of January, I will be posting a sheet with room assignments. We need to turn this into the travel company with our February payment. Please start thinking about who you would like to share a four person room with. When the sheet is posted, fill in your request. Mr. Smigell and I will review and make any changes that are needed. If you do not request a roommate we will make room assignments. We will take all requests into consideration.

April will be here before we know it! It's going to be a great trip to NYC and we're looking forward to it. I will send out email updates as the trip get closer!

Mrs.Taylor

Tupperware.....it is still in process! We are sorry about the delay! We will let you know as soon as we know a delivery date!

Little Caesar's Pizza orders...These are due on Friday...this week!! Friday, January 6, 2012 Pizza fundraisers are due. The pick up is on January 12 at 3pm. I still have Alyssa Byington's in my freezer from the last one. You can call me at 734-476-0312 to make arrangements to pick those up. Thanks!
Mrs. MacDermaid

The Yankee Candle orders are in the 10-12 Band Room! If anyone cannot get them today and wants them before the break, please call or text me and I'll pick them up at 2:20pm. Then, you can get them from my house.
734-476-0312 Christyne MacDermaid
Most of the remainder of the pasta was also delivered to the band room. But, there was one other shipment that shipped today. Sorry to those that needed them before the break!

Access to your Charms Account

For those of you that have been doing Fundraisers, you can access your account following the instructions below. Please remember it will take a couple of weeks after a fundraiser to end for your money to be credited.

Go to charmsoffice.com, enter howellhsband and your student number.

Then go to the financial tab.

To request $ from your account, print out a Student Account Withdrawl form from the handout tab. This can be included with the trip payment.

Robin Taylor

Holiday Concert

Just a reminder that our Holiday Concert is next Tuesday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. At the end of the concert we will be accepting donations, so please put a couple of dollars in your pocket to help out the band program this year! 

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

The Tuxedo Shirts are ordered.  If you ordered one, 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

Pasta orders are ready for pick up in the 10-12 band room. They are mostly alphabetical by last name. Please pay close attention for a second box if you have a larger order. Students that have really big orders and will probably need help getting them home are:
Amanda LaVigne, Emily Jordan (yours is all on a small table), Michael Strayer and Kaitlyn Sumner. The boxes are all labeled w/your name!
Rosie Hersh, Crystal Riemel, and Michael Strayer, you are all missing one item and I'll contact the company and get them to you asap.
Carly Rabideau you will most likely have your order shipped directly to your house. I received it late, so we'll do our best to get it to you before xmas break.
Big thank you to the drumline and Cody McDonald for helping me organize the pasta and orders!!

Alyssa Byington, I still have your Little Caeser's Pizza Kits in my freezer. Contact me to pick up please.

I still have Marching Band Hoodies that Mrs. Taylor ordered for Cody Murphy and Britney Winters. I'll bring them w/me to the concert, or give me a call if you'd like them before.
Thanks!
Mrs. MacDermaid
734-476-0312

Parent or Student help needed!
Today, Dec. 6, 2:30-3:30
Help sort Pasta orders.
Orders can be taken home with students Weds.
If you can help, please just meet me in the band room.
Thanks!

Pizza orders were due today too!
Christyne MacDermaid
734-476-0312

Don't forget to turn in Tupperware forms Tuesday!
Pizza is due Friday!

Fantasy of Lights Parade

Report time for the parade is at 5:10 pm at the Band Room (Busses will take us to and from the parade). Bring white marching gloves if you have them.

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 25!

Returning Band Students
Need a new Tuxedo Shirt or Bow Tie for the concert?
Please let Mr. Smigell know asap so he can order this week.
New students will be fitted soon!

Little Caesars Fundraiser

Starts now!! All checks made payable to Howell Band Boosters and orders will be due December 6! We can't take late orders. Requests were made that we do this again, but it has to be fast!

Pick up will be right after school, December 13th. Please make arrangements to pick up BY 4pm! The concert is that night and we'd all like to get back and forth on time! Thank you!!

Hi kids! Don't forget, report time for fantasy of lights is 5:10 pm at HHS on 11/25/11!

Booster Meeting Tonight!
6:30pm in the band room!
Would love to see you there!

Tupperware Fundraiser is due November 29, 2011!! I probably said the 28th before, but I forgot we don't have school on Monday!! Please be sure you are including and charging tax for this fundraiser, slight difference than most of our fundraisers!

Yankee Candle Fundraiser Due!
These are due Friday Nov. 11, 2011!
Please turn them in so we can get them before Christmas!

Band Booster Meeting rescheduled for Monday November 21, 2011 6:30pm!
Hope to see you in the band room!!

Also, see below!! First NY payment due too!!

NYC TRIP REMINDER...

Student and Chaperon's: your $250 deposit and all forms are due this Monday, November 14. Please mail to the HBBA address on the form.

NEW FUNDRAISERS!!
All of the following forms are in the band room. We will get some over to the freshman campus too.

Yankee Candle - Back by popular demand for a limited time!
Candle order will be due November 11, 2011! Short and sweet!

Tupperware - Due November 28, 2011!
Think who you'll see over Thanksgiving!

Pasta Orders were due November 13, which is a Sunday! Oops!
Please have your Pasta orders in by Nov. 11, 2011.

TAG DAY CANCELLED!!
Sorry to say, but Tag Day has been cancelled! We didn't have enough chaperones, students, and businesses. We will try again in the spring, and fill this fundraiser with another one.

Attention! Hockey band is November 19th! Auditions and information will be forthcoming.. That is all for now. - Smigell

**The Booster meeting schedule for tonight has been CANCELED.  New date is TBD and will be posted as soon as possible.  Sorry for an inconvenience**

Pizza and Candle Pick Up Today!!

October 25, 2011 4pm
Please pick up your pizza and candle orders today at 4pm.
We do not have freezers to store the pizzas if they are not picked up today.
Please call Christyne at, 734-476-0312 if you have questions. Text if you are not getting a response, sometimes calls don't go through when I'm in the High School.

Shirt/Hoodie Order is In!!!
Please pick-up at the tailgate tomorrow!
(Shirts $15, Hoodies $26($30) )

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!!!

Tailgate October 21, 2011

We could use some help w/Salads and Side dishes for our last home game!! Please contact Christyne MacDermaid @ christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com or 734-476-0312 call or text is fine.
Burgers, hot dogs, buns, and cakes will be provided by the band boosters. It is Senior Night too!! Let's celebrate our Seniors!!
We could also use help w/set up and clean up that night as well.

Little Caeser's Fundraiser DUE October 18, 2011!!

We can't take any late orders this time around, so please make sure the fundraisers are turned in on time. They are being ordered the very next day!!

Attention! There is no pep band this Friday (10/14) Enjoy your Friday off! Final home game Friday (10/21).

NYC TRIP packets are now available in the Band Room!

Deposit and forms are due Monday, November 14.


To Access your Student Account on Charms:

It's really easy.... go to charmsoffice.com

enter HowellHSBand in HS Code area

Then enter your Student ID #

When the tabs come up, click the Finances tab

This screen will show you how much you've earned with Fundraisers.

To use this money submit a Student Account Withdrawl form (found in Charms, in the handouts folder) to Mr. Pratt, c/o HBBA, P.O. Box 2113, Howell, MI 48844

Some important dates coming up…

New York Trip Meeting

Tuesday, October 11-7p.m., HHS Band Room

This will be an informative meeting to discuss our Biennial Band Trip. The trip is open to any student who is enrolled in a 9-12 Instrumental Music Class at Howell High School.

We will have a preliminary itinerary, payment info/schedule and will answer questions.

Fall Concert

Tuesday, October 18-7p.m., HHS Auditorium

Performances by the HHS Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble

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 blue jeans, 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 include 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.

Bake Sale before and after concert to help fund our Band Program

Donations of Bake Goods needed!!!! Please contact Christyne MacDermaid at christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com to sign up!

Senior Night

Friday, October 21, Before the Game

All MB Seniors and their Parents will be honored during a Pre-Game Ceremony. Please fill out the form (Given to your Senior and emailed to you!) and return to the Band Mailbox by Monday, October 17^th!!!!

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!!!

Tag Day

Sunday, October 30- 8:15a.m.-2:30p.m.

This is a fundraiser for the Band Boosters/Students. Band members wear their MB uniforms and give out “Tags of Thanks” in exchange for donations at various business locations throughout Howell and this year at the Howell Farmer’s Market. Sign-up sheet will be in the Band Room by this Friday. We will need chaperones that can transport students to various businesses.

This afternoon I e-mailed the September Band Booster meeting minutes to those people on my e-mail list. If you didn't receive it and would like to, please e-mail me and I'll add you to my list. Shannone1@aol.com. Thanks !!

***NEWSFLASH***
Mark your calendars!!! The meeting for the Band Trip to NYC (April 18-22, 2012) is scheduled for Tuesday, October 11th at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Band Room and we will discuss the details for the trip. The trip is open to ALL band students! See you there!

HOMECOMING SCHEDULE:

Friday 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 Thursday!!!), and any snacks you'll need to get you through to dinner. Booster's will be providing a Tailgate (See previous entries for what is needed) at 5:15 p.m.

Here's the schedule for Friday:

NO LEAVING CAMPUS FRIDAY!!!

 Early Dismissal from 7th Hour, Pep Rally Outside
2:15-3:00-- Rehearsal for Homecoming Activites at Halftime
3:00-- Report for Uniforms
3:30-- Load Buses
4:00-- Arrive Page Field
4:30-- Step-Off (Parade Route: Barnard to Clinton, east towards High School)
5:00-- Return on Buses
5:15--Tailgate (please remove Uniform Jackets and Eat Neat!!!)
6:30-- Step-Off

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

NOTE TO ALL INTERESTED IN HOODIES/SHIRTS:
There has been an interest in another order...I will put a sign-up sheet on the White Board in the Band Room. We need a minimum order of ten Hoodies/Shirts to place an order. This is the last call. Place orders by Friday, Sept.30th at the Tailgate or you can email Robin at rl.taylor@comcast.net. Cost--T-Shirts: $15.00, Hoodies S-XL:$26.00,XXL-XXXL:$30.00. I have a few S, M and 1-XXXL available for purchase now.

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.