SQUAD LEADER CANDIDATE LIST!! PLEASE READ!!

Hello everyone!

Well, as is evidenced by target and wall mart pushing back to school supplies on everyone, BAND CAMP IS APPROACHING!!

YEEEEEEAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


ok, now that I have regained my composure, it occurred to me that I never formally announced the Squad leader candidates.  THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE ARE CANDIDATES UNTIL THE END OF BAND CAMP, WHERE THEY WILL BE CONFIRMED OR NOT CONFIRMED AT THAT TIME.  ALL CANDIDATES MUST ATTEND BOTH SQUAD LEADER DAY (August7th, 8:30am-Noon) AND NEWBIE DAY (August 8th, 8:30am-Noon).  

All Drum Majors

Mitch Spangler

Kris Klug

Nick Mulleney

Brenden Norwood

Sydney Thames

Nick Lelli

Madi Atkins

Aubree Byington (See Smigell)

Hailey MOdovsky

Jarred Duncan

Maddie Osgood

Kinsey Boutell

Anthony Pitera

Bree Koslowski

Maddie A2Z

Hayden Rupert-Macdermaid

Charley Garlock

Rosie Hersh

Kim Kenney

Sierra Rivera

Kelsey Murphy

Kevin Durand

Joda Porch (AKA Jack Porath)

Jen Esch

Ben Allegoet

Aubrey Klein

Katie Ray

Joe Bartkowiak

Connor Norton

Cameron Papson

Jack Crilly (See Smigell)

Christian Harris

Dan Jurva (See Smigell)

Problems? Left off the list and want to know if it was a mistake? contact me via phone or my summer email (jsmigell@mac.com)


MUCH MORE INFO (like perc placements and other goodies) COMING VERY SOON! STAY TUNED!!!


-Smigell

Fundraising Opportunity

Hi there!  Fundraising opportunity!!  You must be 18 years or older to help your student out.  The chamber needs help with parking during balloon fest.  Please contact Brenda Barone, below, to sign up for a time slot. The money you earn will go into your student's account. Times and contact info below.

RED GATE

Saturday 2-5pm (2 open)

Saturday 5-9pm(2 open)

Sunday 6-10am( 2 open)

Sunday 10-2pm (5 open)

Sunday 5-9pm (3 open)

BLUE GATE

Sat 6-10am (1 open)

Sat 2-5pm (5 open)

Sat 5-9 (6 open)

Sun 10-2pm (1 open)

Sun 2-5pm (6 open)

Sun 5-9 (7 open)

GREEN

Fri 4-9pm (1 open)

Sat 2-5pm (1 open)

Sat 5-9pm (11 open)

Sun 2-5pm (1 open)

Sun 5-9pm (6 open)

YELLOW

Sat 10-2pm (1 open)

Sat 2-5pm (4 open)

Sat 5-9 (2 open)

Sun 10-2pm (1 open)

ORANGE

Fri 4-9pm (2 open)

Sat 10-2pm (1 open)

Sat 2-5pm (6 open)

Sun 2-5 pm (1 open)

Sincerely,

Brenda Barone

Event & Program Coordinator

Howell Area Chamber of Commerce

123 E. Washington St., Howell, MI  48843

(517) 546-3920 Phone

(517) 546-4115 Fax

Follow me on twitter! @smigellj

Hey folks!

It's been a great year!  Thank you so much kids, parents, admin, everyone for making it happen with me (you know I'd be lost without you all!). We are looking for an even MORE INSANE, MORE MUSICAL, JOYFUL YEAR in the fall.  We already have the calendar already tentatively set (will post soon).  Kids already are talking about music for jazz band, perc ensemble, and other special projects...  We have the music picked out for marching band! Oh and by the way, our marching band is going to be at least 150 STRONG for 2014-15!! Summer is going to be sweet, but I honestly am looking forward to coming back in the fall and digging into the next cycle.

Anyway, the original point of this post was to tell everyone to follow my professional account on twitter.  It's @smigellj

If more people follow the account, then we can be even more effective in getting word out to people with important announcements :)

Also, of you want to reach me over the summer, try me at jsmigell@mac.com , my personal email account.  Make sure to put PLEASE READ  in the title!

Ok folks, HAGS!

-Smigell 

GRADUATION INFORMATION!

Hello all!


Graduation will take place on Saturday, My 31st 2014.  Here are all the facts you need to know :)


WHO: All non percussion members of Symphonic Band and all members of Wind Ensemble.  This is considered their final exam.  If a student cannot make it, their obligation falls to making up the time during the final exam slot for that class.  Any student not attending graduation in these ensembles needs to clear it with mr. Smigell beforehand.


WHEN: This saturday 5/31/2014.  REPORT TIME FOR BAND MEMBERS IS 2:15 PM AT THE HIGH SCHOOL.  Graduation itself starts at 5pm. They will be bused back and forth.  Snacks and possibly a meal will be provided (for sure the snacks, working on the meal).  Return time will be somewhere in the 8 o clock hour.


WHAT TO WEAR: Wear something nice.  No shorts, jeans, Tshirts, Sweatshirts, or tennis shoes.  Khakis and a polo are fine for anyone involved.  Appropriate summery attire is fine (minus the shorts).  Appropriate sundresses are fine.

WHAT TO BRING: We will be there for a long long time.  Books and homework are not out of the question.  Small electronic devices are fine.  CARDS, LAPTOPS, BOARDGAMES, OR ANYTHING THAT WILL DRAW ATTENTION TO US IN A BAD LIGHT IS NOT OK.  Basically, if it fits on a music stand, is school appropriate, and discreet, its good.  Bringing your own snacks would be good.  We will have water for the kids.


WHY NO SYMPH PERCUSSION OR NINTH GRADERS?  Ninth graders would make the band too enormous (don't worry, you'll get your chance :) and there are very few parts for the percussion to play in the pieces we have programmed.

Any other questions, feel free to email me at smigellj@howellschools.com


Thanks so much!


-Smigell

Banquet, Band Camp Chaperones, and End of the Year

Banquet
I could use help setting up for the banquet at 5pm tomorrow.  Thanks!

Band Camp Chaperones
I need ALL paperwork and $100 in by June 6, 2014.  If I don't have the $100 I cannot consider you as going.  The paperwork is all of the forms you filled out for your student, filled out for yourself.  Yes, we need a list of your meds and emergency contacts.  If an emergency happens we need to know what to tell medical personnel what you are on, and who to contact.  I need emails for all of you asap too.  There is a form I will email you so that you can get your background check done through the State of Michigan.  The school also must have a current background check done on you too.  The school checks are only good for 6 months.  I cannot check these past June 30, 2014, so please get those done.  This is all first come, first served.  Those that want to go and have all of their paperwork in and background checks done will be considered first.  We can only take a certain amount of parent chaperone's.  I am going on vacation and would like to go w/everything set for camp.  Please contact Christyne MacDermaid with questions.  734-476-0312 or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com

End of the year
Any students that can stay after and help load the Snedicors van with our uniforms will be appreciated on June 4, 2014.  Snedicors should be there around 2:45.  Loading takes approx 15-30 minutes.

Memorial Day Needs

We are in need of some cases of water for the Memorial Day Parade.  If you can help with that, please drop them off in the band room anytime between now and the morning of the parade.  We also need someone to take the water in our water bins to the cemetary and ice them down.  It is supposed to be VERY hot that day and our students will need the water when they get there.  If you can help getting the water to the cemetary, please contact Christyne MacDermaid at 734-476-0312.

Students, please start drinking NOW!!  Hydrate in the coming days so you don't pass out on us during the parade!!!  Remember, pee clear!!!

We will pass out parking passes for the picnic after uniforms are turned in.  If you'd still like to donate to the picnic and missed the items to choose from last night, please bring either a case of water or a few 2 liters of pop.

Commencements next week!!  We need one chaperone for the commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 31, 2014.  You'd travel to commencements, via bus, with the band, and sit with the remaining symphonic and wind ensemble while they perform for the commencements.  Please contact Christyne MacDermaid if you can help with that also.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND INFO

Hello Everyone!

Here is some important information about upcoming events here at Howell Bands!

FINAL CONCERT:

Is tomorrow, Tuesday May 20, 2014.  The report time for all participating students is 6:30pm.  The concert starts at 7:00 PM. Our standard concert attire is required.

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE.

Practices are this week Today, tomorrow, and Thursday 2:30-3:30 PM

Report time on Memorial Day will be 8:30 AM at Howell HS.  Buses will take them from the HS to the Library.  We will then march to the Lakeview Cemetery, where we will participate in the official ceremony.

There will be a PICNIC held at the City Park immediately following the Ceremony.  More info will be following very soon about this portion.


BANQUET is May 28th.  The money was supposed to be turned in today If you still have not done so, you need to call Christyne Macdermaid at 734 476 0312


GRADUATION.  Is May 31st.  Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble are obligated to attend.  We will be bused there.  More information will follow.


Ok thats all I have for now..

-Smigell

 

2014-2015 chair placements (not including percussion)

Hello everyone:

Finally, here are the chair and ensemble placements for 2014-2015 school year.  This does not include percussion, as there are still too many decisions to be made with percussion class and the other ensembles (don't worry, they are coming soon).  If you do not see your name, it is because you have said you are not coming back, or you did not audition, or there has been an error.  ANY QUESTIONS OR COMPLAINTS, PLEASE SEE MR. SMIGELL BEFORE POSTING TERRIBLE THINGS ON SOCIAL MEDIA :)

Howell High School Wind Ensemble Fall 2014

Flutes

Juli Huhta

Emily Dascenzo

Charley Garlock

Michael Strayer

Jennifer Esch

Gilbert

Anna Wolan

Sierra Rivera

Sydnery Thames

Oboe

Katie Buyers

Bassoon

Nick Katalinich

Clarinets

Nick Lelli

Maria Cline

Scott Mcarty

Aubrey Klein

Caitlyn Carter

Kinsey Boutelle

Brandon Rickel

Bri Koslowski

Casie Lamay

Tess Beard

Kim Kenney

Bass Clarinet

Brendan Sanders

Saxophones

Kousa Yamaoka

Kevin Durand

Rosie Hersch

Kelsey Murphy

Rebecca Spoor

Brendan Norwood

Lindsey Fisher

Adam Jablanski

Trumpet

Chris Klug

Julia Ettema

Jake Rushlow

Abbey Mulaney

Alex Babbits

Luke Tholen

Ellie Huhta

Elaina Mclellan

Donavan Hunt

Jake Bofenkamp

Horns

Madelyn Timmerman

Cameron Papson

Sara Hoffman

Lily Lemadeline

Trombone

Jack Porath

Ben Wood

Riley Mcentee

Jared Bonk

Sean OConnor

Geno Chandler

*Jacob Hill

Baritone

Nick Mulaney

Joe Harvey

Tuba

D’Andre Alcala

Maddie Arczelowicz

Jared Duncan

Ben Alegoet

Perc

TBD

Howell High School Symphonic Band 2014

Flutes

Kaliegh Herman

Maddy Athins

Ashley Duffy

Jasmine Brause

Jessica Heine

Nichole Kutchey

Mike Reece

LIz Smaza

Lloyd Rawling

Audrey Hundt

Shannon Carpenter

Taylor Jacobs

Haley Modowsky

Brianna Weems

Jordan Salmon

Katie Shoup

Amanda Houthofdt

Becca Hatley

Clarinets

Craig McMillen

Jackie Klein

Amedea Roose

Courtney Miriani

Maddy OsGood

Sarah Poschel

Aubry Byington

Ethan Johnston

Emmalie Talbot

Elaina Rutkowski

Jillan Smith

Audrey Johnson

Bass Clarinet

Isabelle Scott

Austyn Mazurek

Saxophones

Troy Vanvalkenburg

Alejandro Correa

Sarah Wrighte

John Kuzmich

Keenan Guth

Keegan Flory

Kathleen Issenegger
Adam Hudson

Paul Zehnder

Max Wagner

Jordan Belanger

Colin Cochran

Dan Rose

Pat Crilly

Parker Webber

Trumpets

Clark Sist

Lillian Kuikahi

Mikayla Carter

Kip Rux

Mike Robinson

Brody Squair

Adam Ellis

Corey Stradtner

Glen Bushlen

Marshall Beauchamp

Amber Farchione

Billy Kenney

Eric Metatal

Holly Goad

Rory Blair

Luke Okopski

Parker Judd

Jonathan Tann

Matt Hill

Mitchell Carol

Horns

Katarina Ray

Colton Lieske

Trombones

Nolan Walter

Mitch Spangler

Brenden Draper

Connor Brzuowski

Nico Senda

Dan Jurva

Baritone

Sydney Rupp

Logan White

Tuba

Andrew York

Matt Alegoet

Jack Crilly

Perc

TBD

Band Banquet Info!

Hey Everyone!

The Howell High School Band Banquet is Wednesday May 28, 2014. Seating is at 6:30pm and Dinner will be served at 7pm.

ALL band members and families are invited! Join us for a wonderful meal catered by Grille In The Ville, fun, awards, pictures, laughs, and a few tears as we congratulate all of the band kids!

Pre-paid by: Wednesday May 19, 2014 for $16 per person
Price at the door: $25 per person
Band Seniors are FREE!

Advance Reservations are MANDATORY!
Seniors - Please help us by filling out the form too - it will allow for better head / food counts.
We will not guarantee that there will be enough to feed those who do have a reservation.

Band Banquet Form   <- Print this. Fill it out. Hand in. Enjoy! =)

Emily and Lydia still needs pictures for the banquet and final concert videos - Please email them at emilyhousephotography@yahoo.com and/or lydia.anne.miller@gmail.com. Seniors - They need at least one baby picture and your senior picture. =)

Thanks!

NO CHAIRS YET :(

Hello everyone,


Some things have unfortunately popped up and I will not be able to post chairs today :(  I am going to try and find time this weekend and hopefully get them to you.  I apologize for all the kids waiting on pins and needles.  If it is any consolation, they will probably still be posted sooner than my other two esteemed and respected performing arts counterparts.

Regrets,


-Smigell

QUICK POST ABOUT SOME UPCOMING DATES!!!

Hello Everyone!


This may be a bit of a scraggly post, but I thought you might want to know about these dates coming up!



COLLAGE IS COMING TOMORROW!
- A fantastic concert that we share with the choir.  7PM in the Auditorium tomorrow night (5/1/14).  Report time for performers is 6:30PM

PHOTO MONTAGE DUE DATE
Our tour company for Boston has a free photo montage service to which you can upload photos.  GOTO www.Grouptravelvideos.com. See or email Mr. Smigell (smigellj@howellschools.com) to get the password and username for our account.  THE DUE DATE TO UPLOAD PHOTOS IS MAY 2nd!!

BAND CAMP EXTENSION
-We have extended the band camp initial $50.00 Payment deadline to 5/7/14.  This is due to the 8th graders not getting the material until a little later.  PLEASE GET IN YOUR MONEY SO WE CAN MOVE FORWARD WITH PLANNING.

SENIOR PICTURES AND BAND CAMP PHOTOS NEEDED BY MAY 9th
If you want to be part of the Senior/general band photo show for the banquet, the assembler/director needs to have that by MAY 9th.  PLEASE DO NOT MAKE THEIR JOB HARDER. P.S. WE NEED BAND CAMP PHOTOS.  WE HAVE A SHORTAGE OF THEM.

FINAL CONCERT IS MAY 20th. All performing groups except for marching band.  7:00PM HHS Auditorium.  Report time for students will be 6:30.

BAND BANQUET WILL BE MAY 28 more information to come!

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE WILL BE ON MEMORIAL DAY more information to come!

GRADUATION WILL BE MAY 31st.  Remaining members of Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble are obligated to attend.  More information to come.


OK that's all I can think of for right now...
If you have questions... EMAIL me at smigellj@howellschools.com put "PLEASE READ in the headline :)


-Smigell

HOW MUCH CASH SHOULD I TAKE TO BOSTON?!?

Answer:

I would say that the minimum amount would be $50.  Each person on the trip is responsible for 4 meals while traveling with us (Dinner on the drive out, lunch on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday).  Each meal opportunity will be in a spot that will allow them to get a meal for $10.00 (less if they are thrifty, more if they want to get extravagant).  The final $10 would serve as a buffer.  Carrying over $100 in cash is probably not advisable, but not against the rules.

Boston Trip: Where Parents Should Park

Hey All!

We were just told that the chaperons going the Boston Trip can park in the last row of the Staff parking lot on the Flagpole side.

- Jade

Boston Trip Info

Hey all! Can you believe that the Boston Trip is within 48hrs?

Here is the packlist for the trip that we discussed at rehearsal today. Please limit yourself to a MEDIUM size luggage, 1 Carry-On, and Instrument Case.

General / Main Suitcase (Medium-Sized):

• Clothing for 60*F - 39*F
• 1 Nice Set of Clothing 
• 1 Semi-Nice Set of Clothing
• Toiletries
• At least one pair of Walking Shoes
• Coat
• Other clothes as needed

Carry-On:

• Change of clothes to "Freshen Up"
• Toiletries to "Freshen Up"
• Any Meds you need (to give to the Nurse)
• Homework / Books / Playing Cards? / etc.
• Camera?

Instrument Case:

• Music
• Instrument, Mouthpieces, Reeds, etc.

Things you should NOT bring:

• Excessive stuff.  The lighter you pack, the happier you will be!
• Excessive Electronics
• Things that would break your heart if lost, stolen, or broken.

Things you MUST NOT BRING

• Anything prohibited by the Howell School Code of Conduct and the Law.
• Extra pieces of luggage (unless they are medical apparatus)

Report time is 2:30pm and we are leaving at 3:30pm on Wednesday. We will be locking any luggage in practice rooms,etc. for students who do not have the means to get their luggage after school.  It is probably best if you bring your luggage to school that day unless you live VERY close to the school.  We are still working out where chaperons should park their cars for the weekend.  More information coming.

- Jade

Boston Itinerary

The itinerary for the Boston trip is on Charms!  

Go to www.charmsoffice.com

enter howellhsband for the school code

enter your student password

click on Handouts & Files

click on Boston Trip.

Students, don't forget we'll have to dress nice for the clinic and the symphony.  No jeans please.  Boys, khaki pants and a polo/dress shirt for the clinic.  Girls, slacks or skirt and a nice top for the clinic.  For the symphony it's helpful to dress a little nicer, kind of like a first concert.  Remember, the school dress code is in effect on this trip.  No spaghetti straps, short, shorts etc, or anything that you know is not appropriate dress for school.  CAN'T WAIT!!! 

HOWELLPALOOZA!

Hello!

You ALL are cordially invited to the best kept secret in our program: HOWELLPALOOZA!
(This Thursday, April 10th, 7pm HHS auditorium)

What is this, you say?

It is:

ROCK BANDS
COLOR GUARD
THE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
TWIRLERS
ROCK BANDS
A NIFTY DANCER
THE JAZZ BAND
A CAPELLA SINGING GROUPS FROM THE CHOIR
ROCK BANDS

This is our program's opportunity to showcase ELITE talent that doesn't usually have as much of a chance to perform on our other concerts.

This is a HIDDEN GEM that never fails to surprise people each year.

We invite you to be pleasantly surprised and blown away!

7pm this Thursday!  HHS Auditorium!!

First Boston Rehearsal today!

Hello everyone!


Today is our first Boston rehearsal. It it will go from 2:30-4PM.  Students will be required to attend AT LEAST 2 of these three rehearsals before they go on the trip.  Please see me (Mr. Smigell) if you have conflicts.

The other two rehearsals happen when we get back from spring break:

Monday 4/21/14     5-7PM
Tuesday 4/22/14     5-7PM

By the way, parents if you would like a copy of the final itnerary, please email me with PLEASE READ in the header.



Ok bye bye for now!

-Smigell

Lock In & Howell Pallooza

Lock In
Chaperone's for the first part of the night or all night, please arrive at the Field House by 7pm.  Some others are arriving at 6pm, and that is fine too.  Feel free to bring your student w/you at that time if you are chaperoning.  A camp type chair is also good too.  There are a few areas where you can sit and watch the students.

Students please arrive at 8pm.  Also, make sure your parent, grandparent, guardian or friend's parent arrive to pick you up at 5am AND come into the Field House to check you out.  If you are riding home w/a friend that morning please have a note from your parent, or guardian giving permission to do so.  For drivers, please be prepared to turn your keys in when you arrive.  You will be given those back at 5am, no sooner.

Howellpallooza (sp?)  :)
April 10, 2014
7pm
High School Auditorium
Come see the amazing talent our students have while they rock out!!
(sounded Smigell-ish?, hopefully)

31 Bags are in one of the practice rooms in the band room.  They're organized by student.  Please pick up as soon as possible.

Boston Rehearsal Information for students going on the trip PLEASE READ.

Hello all,



Information will be coming in fast and furious about Boston over the next few days.  IT IS GETTING VERY CLOSE!  I hope you are all excited to be going.  We have to get our music ready to go though... so I have set 3 rehearsals.  I expect everyone to make all three, but in the event of conflicts, YOU MUST MAKE AT LEAST 2 OF THEM.


The rehearsals are:

Wednesday April 9th,  2014  2:30-4:00pm

Monday, April 21st 2014 5-7PM

Tuesday, April 22nd 2014 5-7PM


I know everyone is busy, but we need to make these happen.  If you have no conflicts, DO NOT MISS ANY.

Let's make sure that we represent ourselves well in beantown.  Practice your parts and don't slack.


-Smigell

SCHOLARSHIP FROM LCCB

Ladies and gentlemen!

There are several scholarships available through the Livingston County Concert Band.  They are for current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors (returning to high school next year.

They are $150.00 apiece.  They can be used for summer camps, band camp, and for lessons.

THE DEADLINE IS APRIL 7th 2014!!!

I received a phone call from the director and he said that they had not gotten a lot of applications.

GOTO WWW.LCCCBMUSIC.ORG and check it out.  The application process is not long.


-Smigell

Band Banquet

May 28, 2014 at 6:30pm in the high school cafeteria.  More details as soon as they're made!!