CHAIR POSTINGS... WITH A FEW DISCLAIMERS

Hello everyone!



Here are the postings for chairs and placements next year.  There are a few disclaimers and caveats to be had here:

1. Several people are left off the list.  These people either did not audition, told me they are not coming back to band, or the unthinkable happened, there was an error (they are possible).

2. No percussion are included at this time because I am still sorting it out (although I will be getting that sorted out MUCH sooner than before).

3. If you have a problem with your placement (would like a recount, ask me questions, etc) you are absolutely entitled to talk to me.  This may begin on WEDNESDAY.  Please give it 24 hours for the dust to settle.

4.  If I botched the spelling of your name, please correct it on the paper copy of this in the band room tomorrow.

5. Gloating either in public or social media is bad manners and could result in a penalty.

6. If you are upset, please wait to talk to me before flaming out on social media or in public.

so without further ado...

2015-2016 Howell wind ensemble

Flute

Maddy Niblock

Jennifer Esch

Nicole Kutchey

Alyssa Fackender

Liz Smaza

Kayleigh Hermann

Anna Wolan

Oboe

Katie Buyers

Morgan Chidester

Clarinets

Casey Lamay

Jessica Krakoviak

Emily Manetz

John Tucker

Isabelle Scott

Caitlyn Carter

Brandon Rickel

Madison osgood

Aubrey Klein

Kinsey Boutell

Scott McCarty

Bri Koslowski

Bass Clarinet

Brendan Sanders

Saxophones

Kevin Durand

Brendan Norwood

Becca Spoor

Troy Van valkenburg

Jordan Belanger

Sara Wright

Shaina Devries

Bassoon

Nick Shields

Lillian Kuikahi

Trumpet

Julia Ettema

Jake Rushlow

Abi Mulaney

Eric Mettatal

Shelby Cook

Clark Sist

Mikayla Carter

Billy Kenney

Parker Judd

Horn

Sara Hoffman

Cam Papson

Maddy Timmerman

Ashley Dunn

Trombones

Nolan Walter

Riley McEntee

Sean Miller

Evan Nolan

Jacob Hill

Ben Wood

Euphonium

Nick Mulaney

Tuba

Andrew York

Jared Duncan

Jack Crilly

2015-2016 Howell symphonic band

Flutes

Taylor Jacobs

Kacie Koslowski

Killean Ditmeier

Shannon Carpenter

Audry Hundt

Haley Modovsky

Marcy Mick

Christine Coon

Addy Miller

Jiyeon Seo

Sara roth

Bri Weems

Amanda Houthofd

Becca Hatley

Christine Abadin

Jordan Salmon

Becca Sizemore

Clarinets

Maria Cline

Amanda Bolton

Carissa Harris

Bethany Belanger

Jackie Mrakitch

Cortney Miriani

Emily Gorecki

Anna Creed

Allissa Byington

Eric Stapleton

Sarah Burke

Katie Sowell

Aaron Bannow

Alana Rutkowski

Gillian Smith

Chloe Basa

Bass Clarinet

Austin Mazurek

Ashley Carr

Natalie Sumeracki

Saxophones

Kathleen Issenegger

Kylie Stone

Keegan Flory

Pat Crilly

Josh Trierweiler

Max Wagner

Collin Cochran

Connor Papson

Max Greenwood

Kylie Pollman

Will Newell

Sara Aardall

Savannah Grubaugh

Connor Lewis

Parker Weber

Noah Dresbach

Blake Stevens

Trumpets

Ellie Huhta

Camden Crow

Jon Tann

Adam Ellis

Paula Lepecki

Shana Miller

Amber Farchione

Mike Robinson

Kevin Browning

Michaela Taylor

Holly Goad

Molly Lee

Jacob House

Luke Opkopski

Mike Davey

Abi Husic

Connor Scott

Mitch Carrol

Bri Mcarter

John Mastroeni

Abi Holland

Horn

Kat Ray

Sydnee Ormsbee

Dora Cassar

Trombone

Noah Miller

Jeremy Blatt

Connor Brzuchowski

Nico Senda

Euphonium

Kelcie Reed

Sydney Rupp

Logan White

Tuba

Matt Allegoet

Dale Pebley

Remember, I'll listen to whatever you have to say, just give it 24 hours.

The end is near - May is coming! - IMPORTANT INFO POST

Hey Everyone!

May is coming! All of our veteran band parents/students know how busy the month of May is - especially if you are a graduating senior. 
Speaking about Seniors....

Photos: 

We still need a copy of Senior baby pictures and Senior pictures from a lot of Seniors....
We also need photos from any band event this school year (this includes all non-Seniors too!)

Please get your photos to Kousa - his email is komoyodo@gmail.com. All photos MUST be received by May 6th in order to be included.

Point Sheets:

Due: Monday, May 4th

Blank copies are located in the sheet shack. Please turn completed ones into the labeled folder on the board by the mailbox. Do NOT hand them directly to Maddie or Mr. Smigell - doing this may result of your forms accidently getting misplaced.

If you have any questions on what counts, how many you have from the past year(s), or anything else - feel free to contact Maddie during the day - or text her at 517-375-5241 or email her at maz36658@gmail.com. Thanks!

Handing in point sheets late may forfeit your points for the year - Please hand them in on time and to the labeled folder!

Lock-In:

We are still in great need of about 10 more chaperones to make this fun yearly event work.  Please contact Christyne MacDermaid 734-476-0312, or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com if you can chaperone.

Band Camp:

Thanks to everyone who handed their forms and at least the initial payment on time. Marching band is very close to being full. There is a possibility of a wait list and/or having to turn students away who have not turned in their forms AND initial payment (we have about 30 students have only turned in either a) uncompleted/no forms but the initial payment or b) no initial payment but completed forms).
We would hate to turn students away but it is very possible that we might have to this year.

Please get these papers and the initial payment in ASAP.

Band Camp Forms: .docx // .pdf (Pdf seems to be more friendly)

HHS Bands Schedule:

April:

Thurs 30th - Collage Concert @ 7pm in HHS Auditorium (WE JB PE)

May:

Fri 8th - 2nd 15-16 Band Camp Payment Due
Fri 8th - HHS Band Banquet Dinner/Award Ceremony Forms Pre-Paid ($5 per person) Due Forms
Fri 8th / Sat 9th - Lock In! @ 9pm - 5am in HHS Field House
Incoming band Freshman and current band students are welcome. 
It is an awesome night!! Letter // Forms
Weds 13th - HHS Band Banquet Dinner/Award Ceremony @7:30pm
Tues 19th - Spring Band Concert @ 7pm in HHS Auditorium (CB SB WE JB PE)
Mon 25th - Memorial Day Parade (MB) *Details TBA - including practices dates/times.*
Sat 30th - Graduation (SB WE) *Details TBA*

June:
Fri 5th - Final 15-16 Band Camp Payment Due

KEY:

CB = Concert Band

SB = Symphony Band

WE = Wind Ensemble

PE = Percussion Ensemble

MB = Marching Band

SR = School of Rock

AX = MB auxiliary without the marching band

**Refer to http://hhsbands.blogspot.com/2015/04/lock-in-banquet-and-band-camp.html and other blog posts from April for more details on a certain things.


~ Jade

Senior Parents and anyone with photos from any band event this school year!!

Please get your photos to Kousa.  komoyodo@gmail.com.  Senior parents, send a baby picture and a Senior picture please.  All photos MUST be received by May 6 in order to be included.

We still need a lot of Lock In Chaperones!!  Please call or text Christyne MacDermaid if you can help us out.  christynemacdermaid@gmail.com or 734-476-0312  We had 200 students attend Lock In last year.  That means we needed 20 chaperones!  I am not even close to 10 chaperones signed up for the entire night yet.  Again, we would hate to cancel this, but will if we do not have enough adults.  

Howellpalooza is tonight at 7pm!!
It's in the Howell High Auditorium and will feature some amazing talent.  Don't miss it!!

Lock In, Banquet and Band Camp

Upcoming dates to be aware of:

April 17, 2015 

Band Camp Payments and Forms turned in.  

If you are requesting money to come out of your student account, please use the form found on Charms to do so.  You must request the money in writing for our accounting purposes.  Also, the forms must be turned in!!  Even if you have a scholarship, or no money is owed because you have enough in your student account.  Chaperone paperwork is the same as the band students.  Once I get your entire Chaperone packet, I'll contact you regarding additional background check that the State of MI requires.  

Band Camp Forms: .docx // .pdf (Pdf seems to be more friendly)

May 8-9

Lock In

Drop off for students is 9pm

Pick up for students is 5am.  NO later than 6am.  PARENTS MUST WALK IN AND PICK UP THEIR STUDENTS, YES AT 5AM.  

Chaperones are still needed.  8pm to 1am, or 1am to 6am, or for those brave enough 8pm to 6am.  Kidding, it is a lot of fun for us too.  Contact Christyne MacDermaid 734-476-0312 if you can chaperone.

Lock In Letter: Letter
Lock In Perm Slip (Must be handed in at the door to enter): Perm Slip

May 13, 2015 7:30 pm

Banquet

We will be having a dessert banquet this year.  The later time should help accommodate those being inducted into the NHS.  

Price is $5 per person, seniors are free.  

If someone could volunteer to do the slide show, that would be awesome.  Please contact Chrityne MacDermaid if you can help w/that.  734-476-0312 or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com

Banquet Form: Form

I'll get the paperwork to school this week for Lock In and Banquet.  Lock In paperwork should be turned into us at 9pm May 8, NO EARLIER PLEASE.  Banquet paperwork will need to be turned into the band mailbox so we know how many to expect.

HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL COLOR GUARD AUDITIONS!!!!!

Interested in becoming a member of the 2015 Howell Color Guard? Want to get involved in something fun? Come to the information meeting and clinics to see what we are about.

April 16th, Thursday 6-7 pm: Parent Infomation Meeting

all times below - 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
April 20th, Mon :Clinic
April 23rd, Thurs: Clinic
April 27th, Wed: TRY OUTS

all meetings are in the Band Room.

For any additional information,please contact Kayla Dillon

EMAIL: kdillon91@gmail.com

Home Show

If anyone is interested...the Boosters were given 4 complimentary tickets by the Howell Chamber to attend the Livingston County Home Show.   The event is April 10-12. If interested please contact Kathe Wenzel, Laura Allegoet, or Amy Weber

Meeting and Fundraiser

Band Booster meeting is tomorrow, April 1, 2015 at 6:30pm in the band room.  We will be cleaning the band room after the meeting.  If any students want to help, that would be great and we'll sign for volunteer hours.

New fundraiser starting March 31! The Holly Candle Shoppe fundraiser will run March 31 - April 15; packets will be available in the Howell High School band room. Looking for Mother's Day gifts? Would you like to support a local Howell business? AND help the Howell Band Boosters and band students raise money? Then this fundraiser is for you! Please pick up a packet this week (before Spring Break). The products will be available the first week of May - just in time for Mother's Day!

April and May Concerts / Events! - HOWELLPALOOZA MOVED!

Spring is finally here!

Now that festival is over - the end of the school year is just rushing by! We only have a few more months with our Seniors - let's make the best of it cause they will be missed!

Here are the rest of the school year's schedule (with a few events later in May still being determined /details being ironed out):

HHS Bands Schedule:

April:

Fri 17th - Initial (or Full Discounted) 15-16 Band Camp Payment Due
Weds 22nd - Howellpalooza @ 7pm in HHS Auditorium (JB, SR, PE, AX) (NEW DATE!)
Thurs 30th - Collage Concert @ 7pm in HHS Auditorium (WE JB PE)

May:

Fri 8th - 2nd 15-16 Band Camp Payment Due
Fri 8th / Sat 9th - Lock In! @ 9pm - 5am in HHS Field House
Incoming band Freshman and current band students are welcome. 
We need many chaperones to make this work.  Please contact Christyne MacDermaid 734-476-0312, or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com if you can chaperone.  It is an awesome night!! More details will come soon - including the forms.
Tues 19th - Spring Band Concert @ 7pm in HHS Auditorium (CB SB WE JB PE)
Mon 25th - Memorial Day Parade (MB) *Details TBA*
Sat 30th - Graduation (SB WE) *Details TBA*

June:
Fri 5th - Final 15-16 Band Camp Payment Due

*** HHS Band Banquet Dinner/Award Ceremony date/details has NOT been determined yet - we will make an announcement when it has. ***

KEY:

CB = Concert Band

SB = Symphony Band

WE = Wind Ensemble

PE = Percussion Ensemble

MB = Marching Band

SR = School of Rock

AX = MB auxiliary without the marching band

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Scholarship forms are due this Friday the 27th. Please refer to the blog post below about the fundraisers we are currently doing.

~ Jade

Fundraisers, Lock In, & Booster Meeting

We are giving you 1 more day to turn in the Pasta fundraiser.  Please turn in WEDS 3-18-15.

Grand Traverse Pie Company
Due March 27th
Gift certificates will be in before Spring Break for Easter pies!
Checks made out to Howell Band Boosters please.
No Cash!!
Contact Rochelle Rushlow w/questions 517-861-7110

It Works
Due April 1, 2015
This fundraiser only takes credit cards!!  Instructions on form.
Contact Renee Ward w/questions 248-390-7331

Students earn a percent of all sales.
8th graders participating, please note that you are an 8th grader, include your student number and phone number.
All students include your phone number on your order forms.

Band Booster meeting change for April
April 1, 2015
6:30pm
We are cleaning the band room after the meeting.  Anyone who can help w/this, including students, we would greatly appreciate the help.


Lock In!!!
May 8 & 9, 2015
9pm to 5am  NOTE TIME CHANGE
Incoming band Freshman and current band students are welcome.
We need many chaperones to make this work.  Please contact Christyne MacDermaid 734-476-0312, or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com if you can chaperone.  It is an awesome night!!

Festival Chaperones

Mr. Smigell is in need of two chaperones for Symphonic Band at Festival on Saturday, March 14^th.  Chaperones are needed to ride the bus to and from Walled Lake Northern High School.  Times are noted below.  You MUST have volunteer release forms on file with the main office BEFORE Festival (a new form must be filled out yearly so if you filled one out more than a year ago, they will need a new form).  Link is below to print forms: 
http://howellschools.com/files/filesystem/VOLUNTEER_RELEASE_FORM_September.2014.pdf

http://www.howellschools.com/files/filesystem/FIELD%20TRIP%20GUIDELINES.pdf

Symphonic Band

Report Time:  11:25 a.m.

Return to Howell High School:  approximately 3:35 p.m.

We have chaperones for Concert Band and Wind Ensemble!

Please let Laura Allegoet know if you can help - text at 586-214-4986 or email lallegoet@yahoo.com  Thank you!!!!!!!!

PIZZA KITS ARE IN THE BAND ROOM TILL 6PM!!! COME AND GET EM! (Also drumline meeting! And festival!)

Hey all!  The pizza kits are here in the band room and the two stalwart ladies are there to distribute them!  Special thanks goes to Michelle Harlow and Amy Weber for takin' care of business!  Please don't make them wait too long!  The roads are terrible.


Lets be careful out there people (cue Hill Street Blues theme),

-Smigell

P.S.!!! Don't forget to read about the drumline meeting below!


P.P.S Also, there are all kinds of band camp and festival information tidbits a few entries down in the February section.   Click back there and make sure to stay up to date.  

Drumline Meeting & Pizza Pick Up

March 9, 2015
Dumline Meeting
6-7:30pm
Howell High School Band Room
This is for anyone who is interested in trying out for the 2015-2016 drumline season.  8th grade and up.  Please contact Austyn Rupert with any questions 517-540-1786

Pizza Pick Up
Tuesday March 3, 2015
3-6pm
Anyone able to help sort at 1:30pm, please come and help out.

New Stuff

March 3, 2015 Pizza kit pick up!!
High School band room
3-6 pm
We need help sorting pizza kits at 1:30.  Please show up if you can help us!!
Please arrange for your pizzas to be picked up next Tuesday.  We do not have storage for them.

Pasta fundraiser started.  They are due March 17 to the band room mailbox.

Festival Chaperones needed.  Please sign up before the concert tomorrow.

Thanks

Hello everyone!


I realize that I don't thank people enough.  I am going to try thanking people as they do things for me!
-Thank you Nicole "Jade" Prewett for posting that massive, encyclopedic entr4y telling everyone they need to know about the concert and festival.

-Thanks goes out to Christyne Macdermaid, Pat Creed, and Rochelle Rushlow for coming in today to help me with cleaning up and organizing!!


ok.. more thanks to come!  It takes an entire team of people to keep our program running.  I am going to try and highlight people more often who help make that happen.


DON'T FORGET TO READ THE ENTRY BELOW REGARDING FESTIVAL AND THE PRE FESTIVAL CONCERT!!!!


-Smigell

Concert and Festival Info including Band Camp 2015 Forms (via download)

Hey All!

Festival Season is among us, as the students prepare for their Festival Concert and their Festival in March.

The Festival Concert is this Thursday, February 26th at 7pm in the HHS Auditorium (Now renamed as "The Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center").

The Concert will have the following groups perform their festival pieces:

- Percussion Ensemble
- Concert Band
- Symphonic Band
- Wind Ensemble

Students are to report in their respective ensemble's uniform at 6:30pm - to warm up, tune, etc.


Festival Info:

Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble goes to their MSBOA Festival on Saturday, March 14th. They will be performing at Walled Lake Northern High School.

Each band will report at the Howell High School at separate times. Once attendance is taken, the students will driven via school bus to WLNHS. After their performance and judging, the students will be taken back to HHS via school bus.

It is important that the students arrive at HHS on time and in their respective ensemble's uniform to prevent any tardiness. Students will need to make sure they have their instrument (including any extra needs like reeds, oil, etc.) and sheet music.

Students who are in multiple bands - please talk to Mr. Smigell.

Students are to eat before they arrive - the festival trip for each ensemble is fairly short. There will be snacks / drinks on sale at the festival, in the cafeteria that all of the ensembles wait in for their festival scores. This is totally up to the student whether or not they want to bring money to get something (whether to calm nerves or crave any munchies/thrust after their performance).

Here is the following report / performance times for Festival for each ensemble:


Concert Band:

Report Time: 8:15am
Buses Leave: 8:45am*
Performance Time: 10:30am
Return at HHS: ~12:30pm

Symphonic Band:

Report Time: 11:25am
Buses Leave:  11:55am
Performance Time: 1:40pm
Return at HHS: ~3:35pm

Wind Ensemble:

Report Time: 2:00pm
Buses Leave:  2:30pm
Performance Time: 4:15pm
Return at HHS: ~5:45pm*

* - Equipment truck leaves with the Concert Band and returns with Wind Ensemble. Percussionists and large / shared instrument users will load/unload the truck (anyone else willing to help in those ensembles ^.^)

Band Camp 2015 Forms:

The Band Camp Info meeting was last week and the forms have been passed out in class. Anyone who needs a copy of the forms - here is the pdf of the forms to be printed out.

Band Camp 2015 Forms

Band Camp is:

Thursday August 6: Squad Leader Day @HHS

Friday August 7: New Member Day @HHS 

Sunday August 9 - Thursday August 13: Everyone @Eagle Village

A friendly reminder that all of the forms and either the initial payment (or the FULL discounted payment) is due Friday April 17th, 2015.

~ Jade

Band Camp Info Meeting

Band Camp Meeting (Time Change / Correction)

Tuesday: Feb. 17, 2015 - 6:30pm
Howell High Band Room

Open to 8th Grade Students & Families & New Marching Band Members for the Fall 2015 season.

(Returning Members and Families are welcome to come also!)

Marching Band Camp:

August 6: Squad Leader Day @HHS

August 7: New Member Day @HHS

August 9 - 13: Everyone @Eagle Village

Booster Meeting & Fundraiser

Booster meeting this Wednesday, 2-11-15.
6:30 pm
Howell high band room

Little Caeser's Pizza Kit Fundraiser has begun.
Pick up your forms in the band room.
Turn in February 24.  No late orders can be taken.
Turn in only to the band room mailbox w/the pink lock.
Checks made out to Howell Band Boosters.  Please no cash!!
Delivery date will be sometime during the first week of March.
I'll post on here when I know it.
Call or text Mrs. MacDermaid w/questions 734-476-0312.

Band Camp Meeting

February 17, 2015
6:00 pm
Band Camp Meeting
Howell High Band Room
For all 8th grade and new students and families interested in marching band for the Fall 2015 school year.  Returning members are welcome too if you need information.

Solo and Ensemble Checklist

For the students that are going to Solo and Ensemble - here is the checklist that was posted today in class.

S&E Checklist:

- Can you play your piece?
- With your accompanist?
- Is it 2 minutes long or more?
- Less than 5 minutes?
- Do you have an original score (with Piano if needed) for the Judge? Is it numbered?
- Do you know where you are going?
- Have I* listened to you yet?
- Do you know what section you are? I* am Section 3
- Can you get to Hartland HS?
- If you are going to be disqualified, come see me* or text me*!
- Dress nice :)
- Get there a 1/2 hr early, even though things will be running behind

* = Smigell


Stay safe and warm! Good Luck S&E musicians!

~ Jade

Don't forget parents! Band Booster meeting tonight! 6:30pm in the band room. See you there!

Yankee Candle

Yankee Candle did arrive!  If you can pick it up today, that would be great.  Sorry that it arrived on the last day before break.  It is in the high school band room.  Students names are on the boxes.  Make sure you have all of your boxes.
I have a few pink copies that the students were supposed to keep.  So, if you didn't hang onto yours contact Christyne MacDermaid at 734-476-0312.  I'll get back with you as soon as I can.

Holiday Concert

Tomorrow (Dec 11th) is the Holiday Concert. It starts at 7pm at the HHS Auditorium.

Report time for Jazz Band is @6pm.
Report time for all other bands is @6:30pm.

Students are to be in their respective bands uniform upon arrival.


Enjoy!

~Jade

Time is running out!

Time is running out to get your HOWELL BAND gear!  We will be closing the online store at Spirit of Livingston on Friday Dec. 5th.    http://www.spiritoflivingston.com/..  Don't for get, Mom, Dad Kids & Grandma and Grandpa like our stuff too!  

FoL Ultimate Info Post

Hey all!

This post has all the info you need for the Fantasy of Lights Parade.

The Marching Band still has two practices scheduled for it. They are:

Mon November 24th: @2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tues November 25th: @2:30pm - 3:30pm

The Marching Band will be outside practicing no matter what -- Please make sure they are prepared for whatever Michigan gives us for weather! Brass players - to prevent the moving parts of your instruments from freezing - make sure to use a 50 / 50 mixture of rubbing alcohol and valve oil. (It has been stated that you can find a $.99 small empty container in the travel sections of most drug / retail stores. You can use these to store the mixture for the practices / parade.)  Smigell also has some to share if you don't want to make your own.

The Marching Band is allowed to decorate their instruments with garland, battery-operated lights, etc. if they want to. It is optional and up to the student if they want to. (Their instrument must still be able to be played ^.^ )

The Fantasy of Light Parade is on Friday November 28th.  Report time for the Marching Band is at 5pm at the HS. Grand River is closing at 5pm - so use M59 if you are going to be slightly late. The parade itself starts at 7pm - and we are still waiting for our parade number.

The Marching Band will change into their uniforms and then load onto the buses to go to the parade. After the parade, the Marching Band will load back on the buses to ride back to the HS.  After Marching Band gets out of their uniforms and the uniforms are handed in - they can start enjoying the Soup Potluck! <3

We still need a few more volunteers to make it happen. For info about what is needed for the FoL Soup Potluck, please click on the following link to view / sign up! FoL Potluck

Stay safe and warm for these holiday seasons! <3

~ Jade

Updated FoL Parade Practices Changes

Hey guys!

Due to the weather (mainly) and pit band, tonight's Marching Band practice for the Fantasy of Lights Parade was cancelled (as told in class today).

Tonight's practice has been rescheduled to next Tuesday. The Marching Band will be outside practicing no matter what -- Please make sure they are prepared for whatever Michigan gives us for weather! (Brass players we are coming up with a solution about your moving parts freezing)

These are the remaining practices left for the Fantasy of Lights Parade:

Mon November 24th: @2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tues November 25th: @2:30pm - 3:30pm

**We are still awaiting info about the report times and such for the FoL. Hopefully we will have it soon and we will report it to you when we do.**

As promised - the Marching Band will have SOUP! But we still need a few volunteers to make it happen. For info about what is needed for the FoL Soup Potluck, please click on the following link to view / sign up! FoL Potluck

Stay safe and warm for these holiday seasons! <3

~ Jade

Fantasy of Lights potluck and more

Please click on the following link to sign up for our Fantasy of Lights SOUP potluck!!
http://vols.pt/sZETFV

We will enjoy soup together after the Fantasy of Lights parade!

Yankee Candle is due November 17, 2014.

Howell Band spirit wear has been extended!  Please go to spiritoflivingston.com to place your orders.  Great Christmas ideas and it helps make the band some money as well.

Please check the previous post for wind ensemble shirt info and Fantasy of Lights practice info.

Concert Shirts, FoL Parade Practice Changes!

Hey Everyone!

Here are some upcoming announcements for the band program.

Band Concert Shirts:

If you do not have a band concert shirt (aka freshmen / new members / etc.), the shirt fitting guy is coming out Thursday during 7th hr to fit the students who need shirts.

The prices are $16 for the shirt, $4 for the tie -- $20 total if you don't have either. They can be paid via check (posted to the Howell Band Bands) or from the students band account (if they have money in it from fundraising).

The next band concert is Thurs December 11th @ 7pm - These shirts are mandatory for it and the rest of the school year's concerts.


Fantasy of Lights Parade Practices:

*Note: There has been a slight change from the original band calendar*

The practices for the FoL Parade are now the following:

Tues November 18th: @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Wed November 19th: @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mon November 24th: @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Students need to make sure they are prepared to march outside during all of the practices. Make sure they are dressed for whatever Michigan weather we have at the time.


*More info on the Fantasy of Lights Parade will be available soon (i.e.: report times, etc.).*

Keep safe and warm during these holiday seasons,

~ Jade

Meeting & Fundraiser

Wednesday November 12, 2014
Booster Meeting
6:30 pm
High School Band Room

Yankee Candle Fundraiser started.
Pick up catalogs in the band room.
Return to the mailbox in the band room by the date on the form.
Include payment for the orders.
Checks Only.
Earn 30% or more for your student account.
No late orders accepted!
Please fill out forms completely.

PEP BAND TONIGHT AT NOVI!

Hello All!


Tonight's Pep Band Gig is at NOVI HIGH SCHOOL (address for googling is at the end).  Same rules apply as always.  Find your own ride, band members get in free, supervision until end of the game, wear your band shirt for identification, etc.

The report time is 6:30 pm at the visitor's gate of Novi HS


ADDRESS FOR NOVI HS:

24062 Taft Rd.  Novi, MI 48375

SEE YOU THERE!!

Check out the new items for the band at our online shop! @ http://www.agpestores.com/spiritoflivingston/groupproducts.php

Senior Show

Senior Show Day Info: Oct 17th
Report Time: @4:30pm on the field
Tailgate: @5:30pm 
Dress in Uniforms: @6pm
Senior Family Report Time: @6:20pm at the game, near the gates to the track by the band section
Step Off: @6:30pm
Game Ends: @9:30pmish
- Bring black shoes and socks. 

Hockey Band Info: Oct 18th
Report Time: @5pm - Don't be late!
Leaving: @5:15pm
Returning Time: @11pmish - We will post when we are returning.
- Wear UofM colors or neutral colors only.
- Turn in your permission slips. No slips  Can't go.
- It is important to be at school on time in order to leave and make it to the game with enough time to feed everyone / pass out shirts.

Fundraising for a Trailer

Dear Band Families,

We have been fortunate to have the continued use of a trailer from a family that no longer has kids in the program.  While we love seeing this particular family, we've decided it's time to do some fundraising for a trailer that the band will always have.  We use a trailer numerous times throughout the school year and in the summer.  If you can help us out, please visit the link included.  Any donation is appreciated.  Please feel free to share in your email lists, Christmas lists and FaceBook's.  Thank you!!!
http://www.gofundme.com/fnp74s

Senior Night Tailgate:

Our last marching band tailgate of the season is October 17th - Senior Night!!! Please go to the link below if you can help:

http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/407172074024

Basket Raffle:

There will be a basket raffle before the band concert on Tuesday, October 14th!! Many fabulous baskets........try your luck to win one or more PLUS support the band program. Tickets available before the concert at the main auditorium entrance. If you'd like to donate a basket, please contact Laura Allegoet lallegoet@att.net

Booster Meeting

Mark your calendar!  The next meeting is tomorrow at 6:30 pm, in the band room!

ALL KINDS OF STUFF! THIS WEEKS GAME! UPCOMING CONCERT! HOCKEY BAND! TAILGATING!!

HELLO EVERYONE!



These next two weeks are going to be ACTION PACKED! (and then it calms down significantly)  Here is a rundown of whats going on over the next two weeks


PLEASE AT LEAST BROWSE ALL OF THIS AND FIND WHAT PERTAINS TO YOU :D


FOOTBALL GAME AND TAILGATE:

First of all, We are hosting the 8th graders this week. We need people to really pony up the goods for tailgate this time (Even I will :).  Check the entry below this one for details on donations and volunteering!

http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/2310116736043


HHS BAND MEMBERS AND EIGHTH GRADER MUSICIANS NEED TO REPORT TO THE BAND ROOM AT 4:30 PM THIS FRIDAY  10/10/2014

4:30-5:30 Run throughs on the HHS stadium Field

5:30-Tailgate/feed em

6:00 Begin uniforms

6:30 Stepoff for stadium

6:45 PREGAME WITH 8TH GRADERS (PARENTS OF 8TH GRADERS THIS IS THEIR MOMENT ON THE FIELD)

7:00 Game

9:30 Game is done

DON'T FORGET THAT NEXT WEEK IS SENIOR NIGHT (OUR FINAL HOMEGAME)




UPCOMING CONCERT! TUESDAY 10/14/2014

Everyone except for color guard and twirlers are involved in this one (Concert band, Symphonic Band, Wind ensemble, Percussion ensemble, and Musicians of Marching Band)

DRESS CODE: "Dress nicely" The means NO TSHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS, JEANS, OR TENNIS SHOES.  Obviously this also means that all clothing needs to be school appropriate as well. Gentlemen, a nice shirt and tie with slacks or  khakis takes care of it all.  Ladies, a nice blouse or sweater with a skirt or slacks puts you in the clear.  You will be changing into your uniform during the concert after you perform if you are in the marching band, so bring your black shoes and socks.

REPORT TIME FOR ALL IS 6:30

CONCERT BEGINS AT 7:00

Even with the marching band performing, we should be done by 8:30-ish.  9:00 at the absolute latest.



HOCKEY BAND 

With the exception of Drumline and Pit, if your child auditioned for Hockey Band, they made it!


The game is at 7:35 PM

1.  The game is at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor MI.
Your Child MUST attend 3 of the 4 following rehearsals:

Oct 8 3:30 pm After marching band

Oct. 13 5:pm Before evening rehearsal

Oct 15 During 2nd Hour

Oct 16 3:30 pm after marching band

2.  We are being driven by bus to Ann Arbor, with a few of the children being driven by chaperone.  If you are adamant about your child not being driven by a chaperone (we do screen them), please let me know so i can make sure they ride the bus.

5. Report time is this Saturday, oct 18th. at 4:30 PM.  Bus will depart at 5:00 pm.

6.  The game is at 7PM.  Tickets are available through through the University of Michigan Ticket Office (google-able) if you would like to come watch!

7. Your child will receive a box lunch, a t-shirt, and a ride to the game.  Such a deal!

8.  Return time is anywhere from 10:30-11:30 so make sure to be checking for those texts around that time :)

Ok Some of this info is subject to change, but mostly it is pretty solid.  Any questions, email me at Smigellj@howellschools.com

Tailgate help needed

Please click the link below to see what you can donate for our next tailgate.  October 10 is our next tailgate.

http://vols.pt/vnmNVL

NO PEP BAND and announcement about Monday's practice

Hello all,


I am very very sorry if I mislead anyone by briefly posting that there was pep band tonight.  I have to be very careful in choosing this because I really don't like having kids stranded in the rain away from Howell, damaging their instruments.  On the other hand, kids love pep band and I love pep band too. I am sure now that I have cancelled pep band for tonight, it will be dry as a bone the rest of the night.  I will take the heat for that, I would rather err on the side of caution.   We will make sure to try very hard to make it to Novi.


I need to announce to everyone that practice on Monday (10/6/2014 is from 5:30-8:30PM. This is different than our normal time (We need some extra time because the 8th graders will be performing with us).


Again, I apologize for the mixup with pep band.  Hopefully the five people who saw the first post will re-check it.  I always empathize with superintendents across the state when they have to decide on snow days.

Have a great weekend everyone.


-Smigell

NO PEP BAND NO

OK HOLD THE PRESSES!!!!


NO PEP BAND TONIGHT!  THE FORECAST JUST CHANGED!!!!


TELL EVERONE!! THERE WERE 5 PEOPLE THAT SAW THE FALSE YES BEFORE I RECHECKED.

VERY SORRY ABOUT THIS.

OK THAT IS ALL....

Band Booster Meeting

Hey Everyone!

The next Band Booster Meeting is next Wed. the 8th. at 6:30 in the Band room.  Lots of exciting things to talk about.  Come and see what we have planned for this year. 

See you there, 

Amy 

Basket Raffle

Basket Raffle

October 14, 2014

Fall Band Concert

AMAZING Fundraiser!! Get your tickets before concert at main auditorium entrance. $1 each or arms length for $5.

If you'd like to donate a basket, please contact Laura Allegoet at lallegoet@att.net

Any basket is acceptable.

Gift Card Basket

Movie Night Basket

Michigan/MSU Basket

Music Basket

Fall theme Basket

Ask for donations from local businesses that incorporate your theme if you have one. Go in with other band families and do a Giant Basket. Anything goes. It's all to make money for our band program. Thank you!!!!

HOCKEY BAND

OK, this has nothing to do with pep band.  Now we are talking about HOCKEY BAND.  Here is the information:


Every year (so far) the University of Michigan invites the Howell High School band to be the substitute pep band for the UofM Hockey Team for one game.  This year that game occurs on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 2014!! (We will be playing against New Hampshire)  We are currently ranked no.8 in the country preseason and UNH is ranked 18th, so it should be a great game!


Auditions will be held tomorrow during band class.  The audition pieces have been provided.


If you child makes the band, here is the current info as follows:

1.  The game is at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor MI.
Your Child MUST attend 3 of the 4 following rehearsals:

Oct 8 3:30 pm After marching band

Oct. 13 5:pm Before evening rehearsal

Oct 15 During 2nd Hour

Oct 16 3:30 pm after marching band

2.  We are being driven by bus to Ann Arbor, with a few of the children being driven by chaperone.  If you are adamant about your child not being driven by a chaperone (we do screen them), please let me know so i can make sure they ride the bus.

5. Report time is this Saturday, oct 18th. at 4:30 PM.  Bus will depart at 5:00 pm.

6.  The game is at 7PM.  Tickets are available through through the University of Michigan Ticket Office (google-able) if you would like to come watch!

7. Your child will receive a box lunch, a t-shirt, and a ride to the game.  Such a deal!

8.  Return time is anywhere from 10:30-11:30 so make sure to be checking for those texts around that time :)

Ok Some of this info is subject to change, but mostly it is pretty solid.  Any questions, email me at Smigellj@howellschools.com

-GO BLUE,

Jason Smigell

PEP BAND

Hello Everyone!


Pep Band is at Milford this week!  A reminder that if you are going, you have to take your instrument home on Thursday because there will not be school on Friday.

Report time on Friday 10/3/2014 is 6:30 PM at milford Hs by the visitor's gate.  Here is the Address:

2380 S Milford Rd, Highland, MI 48357 Hope to see you there! -Smigell

HOMECOMING RUNDOWN AND INFORMATION

HELLO EVERYONE!

It is that time of year.  The time for HOMECOMING!  For those of you new to the marching band,  here is what we are doing during the longest day of the year for that group:

(BOTTOM LINE, THE STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GO HOME UNTIL AFTER THE GAME.  The school will be very busy and chaotic on this day.  We will provide dinner.  Make sure they have been HYDRATING the night before, and MAKE SURE THEY BRING THEIR BAND SHIRT, BLACK MARCHING SHOES, AND BLACK SOCKS TO SCHOOL)

7:36 AM BEGIN SCHOOL

SCHOOL...

MORE SCHOOL...

1:20 Students are released for a pep rally

1:30 PEP RALLY

2:30 Dress Rehearsal with the H.C. Court

3:30 Get into uniforms

4:00 Bus for parade

5:00 PARADE (starts at Family Video and ends at Church downtown)

5:30 Eat/rest at tailgate (PLEASE CHECK THE OTHER ENTRIES FOR WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DONATE FOOD OR TIME)

6:30 goto stadium

PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL BE PERFORMING THE "Halftime Show" AT PREGAME (6:45) FOR THIS GAME.  ACTUAL HALFTIME WILL BE HOMECOMING COURT ACTIVITIES.  

Approx 9:30 Done and go home.  Please make sure you are in touch with your child as to when they need to be picked up.


Things have been going very well so far, and we can't wait to show you our finished first show Presentation!! :D

-Smigell

September 26th Tailgate - Homecoming!!!!

We are trying a new way to sign up to help with tailgates! Volunteerspot.com!! You do not need to sign up to use this website - just go to the link below, click on "VIEW", enter your email address and then sign up to volunteer and/or send in food donations. 

http://www.volunteerspot.com/group/1205389936063#!/show 

If you have any questions, please contact Laura Allegoet at howellbandboosters@gmail.com

When cooking any items this year, please be aware that there are peanut allergies amongst our students. If it's a dessert, just label if it has nuts in it, or don't use nuts. 

Also, if you don't donate food please remember your $3 donation.

Thanks!

PEP BAND AT PINCKNEY AND ALL QUESTIONS ANSWERED ABOUT IT!!!

Hello!


 This Friday (9/19/2014) is the first away pep band gig for us.  Our Highlanders will be taking on the pirates of Pinckney.  For those of you new to this, here's how it works

-Pep band is optional.  All HHS band members are invited.  Those band members who participate in pep band receive points toward their letter.

-Transportation is NOT provided. Students need to find their own ride.   Many kids carpool together either with eachother or other parents.  We are not responsible for them however during their time to and from the site.  If you want to have your child carpool with someone, talk to me (Smigell) and we can try and hook you up with another family.

-Students are supervised by myself (Smigell) from  6:30pm -the conclusion of the game.  At that point I go home, so make sure to be on time to pick them up :)

-Admission for the band members is free.  They need to wear the current band shirt, and have their instrument.

-Unless otherwise noted, report time is 6:30PM at the away school's away visitor gate.  We will enter together.

-make sure to check this blog and my twitter account (@smigellj) if weather looks inclement.  Cancellation announcements will be made through these two mediums.

Here is the address for Pinckney High School:

10255 Dexter-Pinckney Road
Pinckney, MI 48169

See you there!!!


-Smigell

SPIRIT WEAR!

Hey Band! The is still time to order some spirit wear from our online store! Go to spiritoflivingston.com and check it out. You only have a few days left....we will close out this order on the 20th of Sept. 

THERE IS STILL PRACTICE ON MONDAY 9/16/2014 from 6:30-8:30pm

Hello folks!  I will not be in school for the day on 9/16, but I will BE BACK FOR THE EVENING REHEARSAL 6:30-8:30 PM.  PRACTICE IS... NOT.... CANCELLED.


See you there :)

-Smigell

Info on Friday's (Sept 12th) Game Day!

Hey all - here is all the info you need to know about tomorrow:

• Report Time: 4:45pm ON THE FIELD*** (Please try not to be late, we only have enough time to run through the whole thing a couple times)
• Tailgate: 5:30pm (If you or your parents volunteered to bring stuff for it, please remember ^.^)
• Uniforms: 6:00pm - Bring your solid Black socks and shoes
• Step Off: 6:35pm 
• Pregame: 6:45pm - MB Performs Pregame Show
• Kickoff: 7:00 - MB Performs During Halftime
• Game Ends: During the 9:00pm hr (Depending on timeouts, injuries, etc.)

**Drumline Report Time is 4:30pm (via Connor)

Uniform Info: You will need your solid Black socks and shoes. No jeans under the uniform please.

Parking Info (Sent via Security): The security will be directing traffic at the football game to help get the parking lots emptied faster and safer. If you are planning on exiting the HS grounds on the M59 side - you are asked to park in the parking lots closer to M59 (aka the ones near the stadium). If you planning on exiting the HS grounds on the Grand River side  - you are asked to park closer to Grand River (aka the ones between the HS and Challenger). You will not be able to go between to the other area. Please keep this in mind while parking.

~ Jade

PRACTICE CANCELLED TODAY

Hello everyone!

MARCHING BAND PRACTICE IS CANCELLED FOR TODAY SEPT. 10, 2014 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.

Practice will resume tomorrow at its normal time (2:30-3:30)


-Smigell

Tailgate
The only thing left on the list that we need is chicken!!  Thanks for all of your support of the marching band.  If you can help w/the sliced, cooked chicken seasoned w/fajita packet, please contact Christyne MacDermaid @ 734-476-0312, or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com

Tailgate!

We are all set with Salsa, Lettuce and Cheese.
We could still use everything else on the list from the previous post.
Also, if you don't donate food please remember your $3 donation.
Thanks!

Tailgate

  For those new to marching band, the boosters arrange a tailgate to feed the students before home games. We need your help to pull it off! The following is a list of what is needed.  Please email Christyne MacDermaid, to let me know what item you'll take off of my list please do so. christynemacdermaid@gmail.com or text 734-476-0312.

Sept. 12, 2014
MENU Chicken Fajitas and Desserts

These are the items we are needing help with.
The Chicken, Peppers, and Onions need to be there by 4pm. Then I can reheat the chicken if needed.
The other items need to be there by 4:30pm.
We usually eat between 5-6pm. 

15 people 4 Pounds Chicken, sliced and cooked w/a fajita packet
2 people 1 head of shredded Lettuce
5 people 2 bags Shredded Cheese
3 people container Sour Cream
3 people Salsa
6 people 40 Soft Tacos
2 people 3 chopped tomatoes
2 people 2 Green Pepper, sliced
2 people 2 Red Peppers, sliced
2 people 2 Orange Peppers, sliced
2 people 2 Yellow Peppers, sliced 
2 people 2 Onions, sliced
7 people Dessert, cookies, brownies etc

When cooking any items this year, please be aware that there are peanut allergies amongst our students. If it's a dessert, just label if it has nuts in it, or don't use nuts.