Pep Band, Home Game #5, First Concert, UofM Hockey Band

Hey Guys! Here is all the information I have to give you - this is everything you need to know (other than the link to the tailgate, which is coming this weekend).

Pep Band Tomorrow Tonight - Friday, October 7th:

When: Friday Tonight - Oct 7th @6:30pm - End (~9pm unless a shut out, weather, time outs, etc.)
Where: Milford HS - 2380 S Milford Rd, Highland, MI 48357 // Meeting at Visitor Gate
What (to wear / bring): Instrument, Flip-Folder of Music (Upperclassmen bring any extra music you have from the past yrs to help with the new members), W/E your instrument may need (extra reeds, valve oil, etc.) and you MUST wear this seasons' MB shirt (The Who!)

Pep Band is not required - it goes towards your band letter / medals and it is fun. ^.^ You meet Mr.Smigell at the gates at 6:30pm to get in free (for students - parents must pay ~$5 at the admission gate to enter). Mr. Smigell will be at the game the whole time. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from Pinckney (ask if you need a ride - Smigell will help you find a ride with another student (don't be afraid to ask)). Be sure to bring home your instrument Friday after school - there will be no way to get into the band room Friday evening (and remember to bring them back to school on Monday). Parents are welcome to cheer on the band / football team.

**If it rains, we will cancel Pep Band - Check the Blog / Facebook before you leave!**

HHS Band Boosters Meeting:

Wednesday, October 12th @ 6:30pm in the HHS Band Room. New members are welcome!

Home Game #5 - vs. Brighton:
Friday, October 14th - @7pm - Little Brown Jug

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

Tailgate Donation Link Info:
Coming this weekend - look for the email / blogpost / Facebook post.


MB Senior Forms:

Please take some time and fill out this form for the Senior Show. This form gives us the information to tell the announcer when you walk on the track.

Link to the Form.

Forms are due on Monday, October 17th. The Senior Show is Friday, October 21st.

Currently I only have 15 out of the 40ish of you. : /

First Band Concert:

Wednesday, October 19th at 7pm in the HHS / Rod Bushey Auditorium.  The  concert will show all the concert ensembles, including the marching band.

Dress Code: "Dress nicely". This means NO TSHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS/PANTS, 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 will do. Ladies - a nice blouse or sweater with a skirt or slacks put you in the clear. You will be changing into your uniform during the concert after you perform if you are in marching band, so bring your marching uniform (the season's black, fitness / pj shorts, all black socks and all black shoes).

Report Time For All: 6:30pm - Show up already in your nice outfit. :)

Uniforms:

Students - please make sure you remove everything from your uniforms (i.e. cell phones, wallets, money, keys, etc.) before you hand them in. This will help with the turn in and will make everyone's hand-in smoother. If you do forget an item, please don't cut in line and return to the back of the line. Thanks!

UofM Hockey Band:

The HHS Band Program has been invited to substitute for the UofM Hockey Band - and perform in their place for the Saturday, October 22nd Home Game (at Yost Arena, Ann Arbor, MI) vs Michigan Tech.

1. The game is at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor, MI.

Your Child MUST attend at least 3 of the 4 following rehearsals:

Tuesday, October 11th => 3:30pm - 4:40pm

Wednesday, October 12th => 3:30pm - 4:40pm

Monday, October 17th => 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Thursday, October 20th => 3:30pm - 4:40pm

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 Smigell know so he can make sure they ride the bus.

3. Report time is this Saturday, Oct 22nd. at 4:45 PM. Bus will depart at 5:30pm.

4. The game is at 7:30PM. Tickets are available through through the University of Michigan Ticket Office (google-able) if you would like to come watch!

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

6. Return time is anywhere from around 11:30pm so make sure to be checking for those texts around that time :) And the Blog / Facebook pages.

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

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Mark your calendars! The next couple weeks are really busy!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Yankee Candle is due tomorrow, Weds Oct. 5.  Please make sure payment is included.  They can't be processed without checks made to Howell Band Boosters or a money order.  The mailbox is located in the band room.  Please place orders in there.

MASSIVE NEWS FLASH! HOMECOMING PARADE CANCELLED. EVERYTHING ELSE IS STILL ON. READ BELOW

HELLO

THE HOMECOMING PARADE IS CANCELLED.


NEW PLAN:



1:25 Kids play the pep rally


2:14 band goes to the field if possible.  If not, practice in the gym

3:00 dismissed until 5 pm


5:00 pm Tailgate

5:45 pm Uniforms

6:20 parade formation

6:30 step off

6:45 pregame (we will be playing our new show piece "centuries during the pregame"

7:00 game

The weather is bound to play some tricks on us today so be ready to pick up your child if there are further cancellations.

The Homecoming parade has been canceled due to impending weather. As such, we do not need help at 3:15pm. The tailgate will proceed at 5pm. We will still need help with the rain gear duties so the kids can have their coats on for step off. We’ll begin working on rain gear during the tailgate.

By the way if you are coming home via westbound 96 near rush hour, be advised Donald Trump is speaking at the Novi Expo Center at 5pm. That’s sure to add chaos to Friday rush hour + rain.

Homecoming Game Day Survival Guide and More!

Homecoming Game Day Info:

Home Game #4 - vs. Grand Blanc:
Friday, September 30th - @7pm - Homecoming

Normal (But Shortened) School Day:

• Selected students play during B lunch
• Selected students play during C lunch
• Drumline plays at the end of 5th hr
• Entire MB goes to Pep Rally // MB, Color Guard, Drumline Plays
• Right after school, the MB goes to the Stadium (may already be there if the weather is nice, if not - the pep rally would be in the field house)
• MB does dress rehearsal with the court

Uniforms: After Dress Rehearsal
Load the Buses/Leave: 4:00pm
Arrive / Unload the Buses: 4:15pm
Parade: 5:00pm

~~~ Performs in the Homecoming Parade ~~~

Tailgate: 5:45pm (If you or your parents volunteered to bring stuff for it, please remember ^.^)
Uniforms: 6:20pm - Be back in Uniform
Step Off: 6:35pm
Pregame: 6:45pm - MB Performs Pregame Show
Kickoff: 7:00pm - MB Performs During Halftime
Game Ends: 9:30pm-ish (Depending on timeouts, injuries, etc.) This will be a longer performing game due to the special things that happen during Pre-Game, Half-time, and Post-Game.

STUDENTS WILL NOT HAVE A CHANCE TO GO BACK HOME UNTIL EVERYTHING IS DONE. Students must bring their lunch (a large one is recommended due to the amount of energy they will be using until Tailgate), this season's MB shirt, black socks, black shoes, etc.

Tailgate Donation Link Info:

Please sign up for September 30th Marching Band Tailgate!

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps: 
1. Click this link.
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on SignUp.com)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - SignUp.com will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!

MB Senior Forms:

Please take some time and fill out this form for the Senior Show. This form gives us the information to tell the announcer when you walk on the track.

Link to the Form.

Forms are due on Monday, October 17th. The Senior Show is Friday, October 21st.

Currently I only have 5 out of the 40ish of you. : /

First Band Concert:

Wednesday, October 19th at 7pm in the HHS / Rod Bushey Auditorium.  The  concert will show all the concert ensembles, including the marching band.

Dress Code: "Dress nicely". This means NO TSHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS/PANTS, 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 will do. Ladies - a nice blouse or sweater with a skirt or slacks put you in the clear. You will be changing into your uniform during the concert after you perform if you are in marching band, so bring your marching uniform (the season's black, fitness / pj shorts, all black socks and all black shoes).

Report Time For All: 6:30pm - Show up already in your nice outfit. :)

Uniforms:

Students - please make sure you remove everything from your uniforms (i.e. cell phones, wallets, money, keys, etc.) before you hand them in. This will help with the turn in and will make everyone's hand-in smoother. If you do forget an item, please don't cut in line and return to the back of the line. Thanks!

Hockey Band:

The HHS Band Program has been invited to substitute for the UofM Hockey Band - and perform in their place for the Saturday, October 22nd Home Game (at Yost Arena, Ann Arbor, MI) vs Michigan Tech.

More information about try outs / practices and the event itself will come soon.

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Good Luck on Friday! Remember to drink lots of water all week to prepare for a busy day!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett


P.S.
Not HHS Band related, but band related - and an interesting / educational view of how much work students put into a show (even though they are hardcore about it :) )

DCI (Which is basically hard-core all summer long competition Marching Band) is getting a TV Show called "Clash of the Corps" on FUSE. Next Wednesday, October 5th @11pm is the premiere episode. I know it's kinda late - but good news! All episodes will be available on their website online too!

Here is the link to their website.

Trailer:

Pep Band and Help Needed Tonight, Plus More Info

Hey Bandos,

Sorry this is late but here is the info about tonight.

Help Needed:

Smigell needs some help cleaning and organizing the band room after school today. It should take a hr - two hrs max. Any help is appreciated!

Pep Band Tonight - Friday, September, 23rd

When: Tonight - Sept 23 @6:30pm - End (~9pm unless a shut out, weather, time outs, etc.)
Where: Pinckney HS - 10255 Dexter-Pinckney Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169 // Meeting at Visitor Gate
What (to wear / bring): Instrument, Flip-Folder of Music (Upperclassmen bring any extra music you have from the past yrs to help with the new members), W/E your instrument may need (extra reeds, valve oil, etc.) and you MUST wear this seasons' MB shirt (The Who!)

Pep Band is not required - it goes towards your band letter / medals and it is fun. ^.^ You meet Mr.Smigell at the gates at 6:30pm to get in free (for students - parents must pay ~$5 at the admission gate to enter). Mr. Smigell will be at the game the whole time. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from Pinckney (ask if you need a ride - Smigell will help you find a ride with another student (don't be afraid to ask)). Be sure to bring home your instrument Friday after school - there will be no way to get into the band room Friday evening (and remember to bring them back to school on Monday). Parents are welcome to cheer on the band / football team.

First Band Concert:

Wednesday, October 19th at 7pm in the HHS / Rod Bushey Auditorium.  The  concert will show all the concert ensembles, including the marching band.

Dress Code: "Dress nicely". This means NO TSHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS/PANTS, 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 will do. Ladies - a nice blouse or sweater with a skirt or slacks put you in the clear. You will be changing into your uniform during the concert after you perform if you are in marching band, so bring your marching uniform (the season's black, fitness / pj shorts, all black socks and all black shoes).

Report Time For All: 6:30pm - Show up already in your nice outfit. :)

Uniforms:

Students - please make sure you remove everything from your uniforms (i.e. cell phones, wallets, money, keys, etc.) before you hand them in. This will help with the turn in and will make everyone's hand-in smoother. If you do forget an item, please don't cut in line and return to the back of the line. Thanks!

Senior Show Drillbook Next App Info:

The Senior Show is Friday, October 21st. Here is the app info to make learning the drill easier. I should have the 2nd song / September in before practice on Monday,

Show: Senior Show 2017

Organization: Howell

Author: Jade

Password: October

Search for "Howell" - it will come up under that (so you don't have to search thru 30+ HHS on the small screen).

Hockey Band:

The HHS Band Program has been invited to substitute for the UofM Hockey Band - and perform in their place for the Saturday, October 22nd Home Game (at Yost Arena, Ann Arbor, MI) vs Michigan Tech.

More information about try outs / practices and the event itself will come soon.

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Have fun tonight and everyone be ready to learn more at next Monday's night practice!
Homecoming is next week - once we get word on the schedule for Friday, we will let you know - Bandos be prepared to not be able to go home!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Marching Band Practice 9/20 - Cancelled

Hey All,

Smigell is out today and wanted me to let everyone know that Marching Band Practice today (9/20) is cancelled.  Be ready to put Centuries music / drill together tomorrow (9/21).

Tonight is the HHS Band Booster Meeting in the Band Room at 6:30pm. We are hoping to see some new (and old) faces there!

Thanks and have a good day!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Band Booster Meeting
Tuesday, 9-20-16
6:30pm
High school band room
We hope to see some new faces there tomorrow!!

Yankee Candle Fundraiser starts tomorrow.  Students who participate will earn a portion of the proceeds for their own student account.  This can help pay for band camp, the trip next year, music lessons & instrument repair and parts.  Please pick up your packet in the band room.  Money is due on the date you turn in your order.  Checks or money orders made out to Howell Band Boosters only.  NO CASH!!  If payment is not included, your order will not be placed. Orders and payments are due October 5, 2016.  There is a locked mailbox in the band room where you will turn these in.  Please do not give it to another student or Mr. Smigell.  Happy fundraising!!

MB Senior Show Forms

Hey MB Seniors!

Please take some time and fill out this form for the Senior Show. This form gives us the information to tell the announcer when you walk on the track.

Link to the Form.

Forms are due on Monday, October 17th. The Senior Show is Friday, October 21st.

Thanks!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

ATTN: MB Seniors (and Parents of MB Seniors)

Hey Guys,

I am trying to get prepared for the Senior Show. Below is the list from band camp of what Seniors we have in Marching Band. Please look over the list and make sure you are on it / your fellow Senior friends are on it. Sometimes forms aren't filled in all the way (which result in us leaving it blank) - or mistakes happen - which is why I am trying to make sure we have everyone now before the season gets crazier.

If you or someone you know is missing (or spelled wrong) - please email me at hhsbandjade@gmail.com or contact me on Facebook.

Thanks!

Allegoet, Matthew	Tuba
Basa, Chloe	Clarinet
Beard, Tessa	Clarinet
Brause, Jasmine	Flute
Carter, Kaitlin	Clarinet
Carter, Mikayla	Drum Major
Creed, Anna	Clarinet
Crilly, Patrick	Sax - Alto
Cruse, Alexandria	Pit
Ellis, Adam	Trumpet
Ettema, Julia	Trumpet
Fultz, Haylee	Color Guard
Golm, David	Pit
Houthoofd, Amanda	Flute
Judd, Parker	Trumpet
Kenney, Billy	Trumpet
Kuikahi, Lillian	Trumpet
Kutchey, Nichole	Flute
LaMay, Casie	Drum Major
Mazurek, Austin	Clarinet
Mullaney, Abbigail	Trumpet
Okopski, Luke	Trumpet
Robinson, Michael	Trumpet
Rushlow, Jacob	Trumpet
Rutkowski, Alana	Clarinet
Scott, Isabell	Clarinet
Senda, Nico	Trombone
Sist, Clark	Trumpet
Smith, Gillian	Clarinet
Spoor, Rebekah	Sax - Alto
Stuart, William	Pit
Timmermann, Madalynn	Mellophone
VanValkenburgh, Troy	Sax - Alto
Walter, Nolan	Trombone
Weems, Breanna	Color Guard
Wenzel, Matthew	Drumline - Snare
White, Logan	Euphonium
Wolan, Anna	Flute
Wood, Ben	Trombone

BTW - I saw the recording of Pinball Wizard's last run thru from last night - it looks pretty good for just brushing up on it! I can't wait to hear about the crowds reaction / seeing it complete!

Please refer to the post made last week about this week's schedule and the tailgate's needs! Thanks!


~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Senior Show Songs, Next Week, and Rehearsals

Hey Everyone!

I hope you guys survived the first week back to school! I saw the video of last night's half time show - it looks really hot! I can't wait to see "Pinball Wizard"!

Senior Show Halftime Songs:

Here are the results from the Senior Show Halftime Songs Survey:

"Centuries" - Fall Out Boy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqZhIenKeP0
"Victorious" - Panic at the Disco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyj1X9trpz0
"September" - Earth, Wind, and Fire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Gm5X9Sd4cE

The songs have been ordered - and soon I will be writing an awesome drill to salute our Seniors goodbye.

The Senior Show date hasn't been finalized yet - it could be either 10/14 or 10/21. We don't know yet because we never had 6 Home Games and 10/21 is considered a Playoff game. Smigell will get back to me when he gets word from the Principal and Athletic Director.

Marching Band Practice Schedule for the Season:

Monday Night: 6:30pm - 8:30pm (May need longer practice on Homecoming Game Week)
Tues - Thurs After School: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Friday: No After School Practice (expect Homecoming Game Day); Practice before Tailgate on Home Game Nights.

**MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH NIGHT PRACTICE WILL BE FROM 6:30PM TO 9PM DUE TO US NEEDING MORE TIME TO PRACTICE WITH THE 8TH GRADERS.**

Home Game #3 - vs. Hartland:
Friday, September 16th - @7pm - 8th Grader Show

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

**A Friendly Reminder: Parents/Family of 8th graders (just like the our HS parents/family) have to pay admission to get into the stadium.**

Tailgate Donation Link Info:

Please sign up for September 16th Marching Band Tailgate!

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps: 
1. Click this link.
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on SignUp.com)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - SignUp.com will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!

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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Senior Show 2016 Song Survey / Reminders

MB Seniors:

Please take this survey to pick the 2016 Senior Show songs. Pick 3 songs you want to have us perform - and write your name at the end.

Survey: Link Here

Voting will close Friday, September 9th. Results will be posted this weekend.


Everyone:

Please refer to the blogpost made late last week if you haven't seen it.


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Good Luck on your first week back to school!

Thanks!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Practices and Tailgate Info

Hey Guys! I hope everyone is having an awesome Labor Day weekend!

Here are a few things about next week. There was also a post made earlier this week - Please look at it if you haven't yet - especially you SENIORS!

Practices:

Yes - After School Practices start on the first day of school (Tuesday, Sept 6th) - and they go from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. 

 

There is no Monday practice on Labor Day, September 5th.

After School Practices are Tues - Thurs from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. Smigell is still talking about Monday Night Practice times with the football coaches - but they are typically 6:30pmish to 8:30pmish. When he gets a confirmation from them about when they are ending their practices - then he will tell me / the students - and I will report it on here. There are no Friday After School practices (expect Homecoming Game Friday).

An easier to read version:

Practices:

Monday Night: 6:30pmish - 8:30pmish **Will get back to you the exact time of this practice!**
Tues - Thurs After School: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Friday: No After School Practice (expect Homecoming Game Day); Practice before Tailgate on Home Game Nights

Alterations on the uniforms are complete. If you have any issues with them, Mrs. Miller will be at the school on Tuesday and during tailgate (setup) to help fix them. 

Home Game #2 - vs. Livonia Churchill:
Friday, September 9th - @7pm

Report Time: 4:30pm 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. Wear this seasons t-shirt.
Step Off: 6:35pm
Pregame: 6:45pm - MB Performs Pregame Show
Kickoff: 7:00pm - MB Performs During Halftime
Game Ends: 9:00pm-ish (Depending on timeouts, injuries, etc.)

Tailgate Donation Link Info:

Please sign up for September 9th Marching Band Tailgate!

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps: 
1. Click this link.
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on SignUp.com)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - SignUp.com will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy! 

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Seniors - Remember to send in songs you want to be an option for the Senior Show in this weekend! 

Be safe and enjoy the last days of your summer vacation! <3

Go Green!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

ATTN HHS MB Seniors AND HOCKEY BAND

Hockey Band:

The HHS Band Program has been invited to substitute for the UofM Hockey Band - and perform in their place for the Saturday, October 22nd Home Game (at Yost Arena, Ann Arbor, MI) vs Michigan Tech.

More information about try outs / practices and the event itself will come soon.

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This message is for the HHS MB Seniors.

I know school hasn't started yet - but I would like to get the songs for the Senior Show picked out soon. September is among us - and I got 2 weddings and a trip in Chicago in October (Yes - they are all within the first 3 weeks of October) and our Senior Show is earlier this year than normal too. This means I have to start writing the Senior Show much earlier than in the past to make sure Smigell has it before I am sorta MIA. Plus, the earlier I can get it done, the more games potentially it can be in. :)

Seniors -

Please send an email to me at hhsbandjade@gmail.com with your name and your entry of 1 to 3 songs you want the Seniors to vote on for the Senior Show.

Some websites we use to buy music from:

1) Arrangers' Publishing Company Website / Youtube
2) Hal Leonard Website / Youtube
3) JW Pepper Website

Please provide the link to your entries - so it makes it easier for me to compile the entries into a survey form w/links.

Due date for entries is Sunday, September 4th.
Voting starts on Tuesday, September 6th and ends on Friday, September 9th. A blogpost with the link will be posted. Results will be announced over that weekend.

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~ Have a safe Labor Day Weekend!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

The first band booster meeting of the school year is this Wednesday, 6:30pm in the high school band room.  All parents that would like to help out please join us.  You'll hear us review the next few months and have a chance to decide how you will be involved in your student's band experience.

Last uniform fitting!!  This Wednesday right after practice, 3:30, for new members with the last name N-Z and anyone else who couldn't make the first 2 dates.  Mrs. MacDermaid still needs help!!  Please contact her at 734-476-0312 if you can be there.  No experience needed.  

Uniform fittings for new marching band students A-M, are still happening tomorrow as scheduled!!!  They will be at 10am.  Mr. Smigell did announce this at practice today.  If you need to come earlier, I can make that happen now that there is not practice in the morning.  Please contact Christyne MacDermaid if you need to come in earlier, or you're an adult and can help me out.  I don't have a lot of help tomorrow, but I took the day off for this, so we will get through it.  734-476-0312 I do not mind going in earlier, but please call or text me.

Please see the last 2 posts too!!  They were recent posts I don't want to bury.
Mrs. MacDermaid 😊

Thursday Morning Practice Cancelled, Report Time 4:30pm

Thursday Morning (8/25) Practice Cancelled.

Report Time is 4:30pm in the uniform stated in the blogpost made earlier this week (BLOG POST).
You will be practicing until the tailgate is ready.

Uniform Fittings are still happening - Please make sure you get your uniform fitted / assigned to you.

Uniform for the First Game* - Thursday, August 25th @ 7pm:

• This Seasons' Marching Band T-Shirt (They will get the day of the first game)
• Khaki Shorts - School Appropriate, No Stains or Rips/Tears 
• All Black Socks
• All Black Shoes - No White/Colored Logo, Trim or Soles

*This uniform is used throughout the school year. More information about the first home football game will be announced after band camp, closer to the date.

Tailgate for the First Game* - Thursday, August 25th @ 5pm:

The tailgate starts at 5pm.

Tailgate is PIZZA. Everyone needs to bring $3 per person please. You can drop off money early in an envelope in the mailbox in the band room w/your name (and your families names) on it.

Sign Ups for what else is needed for the tailgate is here: SIGN UP LINK

Bottled water is always welcomed (since we go through a lot every school year - especially in the fall).

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Tailgate Info Plus Everything Else

Band Camp was awesome! It was nice seeing everyone and this season will be awesome!

Post-Band Camp Practices:

Monday, August 22nd: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Tuesday, August 23rd: 8am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Wednesday, August 24th: 8am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Thursday, August 25th: 8am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
**First Football Game - Additional Practice / TailGate / Etc. posted below**
Tuesday, August 30th: 8am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Wednesday, August 31st: 2:30pm - 3:30pm -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field

We try to have morning post band camp practices because of the heat / sun (which is the same reason we don't have the students wear their marching band uniform on the first (and very rare second) home game.

Uniform Fittings:

Wednesday, August 24th: Vets Only - After Practice
Thursday, August 25th: New Members A- M - After Practice
Wednesday, August 31st: New Members N - Z - After Practice

Parents help needed! Please contact Christyne MacDermaid at: (734) 476 - 0312 or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com if you can help!

HHS Home Football Games - Season 2016:

• Home vs Lansing Everett - Thursday, August 25th@ 7pm
• Home vs Livonia Churchill - Friday, September 9th @ 7pm
• Home vs Hartland - Friday, September 16th @ 7pm
• Home vs Grand Blanc (Homecoming) - Friday, September 30th @ 7pm
• Home vs Brighton - Friday, October 14th @ 7pm
• Home vs TBD (KLAA Championship) - Friday, October 21st @ 7pm^

^ - Not set in stone - may change location.
*8th Grade / Senior Show is TBD atm.

Uniform for the First Game* - Thursday, August 25th @ 7pm:

• This Seasons' Marching Band T-Shirt (They will get the day of the first game)
• Khaki Shorts - School Appropriate, No Stains or Rips/Tears 
• All Black Socks
• All Black Shoes - No White/Colored Logo, Trim or Soles

*This uniform is used throughout the school year. More information about the first home football game will be announced after band camp, closer to the date.

Tailgate for the First Game* - Thursday, August 25th @ 5pm:

Whether or not there is a practice before the tailgate is depending on how the morning practices this week goes. If there is practice, report time is 3pm. Smigell will state whether or not there is practice during this week. (I will post when he tells me.) The tailgate starts at 5pm - w/ or w/o an afternoon practice.

Tailgate is PIZZA. Everyone needs to bring $3 per person please. You can drop off money early in an envelope in the mailbox in the band room w/your name (and your families names) on it.

Sign Ups for what else is needed for the tailgate is here: SIGN UP LINK

Bottled water is always welcomed (since we go through a lot every school year - especially in the fall).

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This season is going to be awesome! <3

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

The busses left camp at 1:55pm.  They should arrive back to Howell High between 4:30-5pm.  We will update if they run into traffic.

Band camp families, the busses are running a little late picking the students up.  They will be back to Howell closer to 4-4:30pm at this moment.  We will post again when they leave and/or get closer.

Good morning band families!
Howell High Bandos plan on leaving camp at 1pm today, Thursday 8-18-16.  We should arrive at Howell High at 3:30pm.  If we run into traffic we will post here and on FaceBook HowellHSBand as soon as we can.

Band Camp is here!

Hey All!

Band Camp is here!

The Post-Band Camp Practices have been ironed out and information is listed below.


Band Camp:

Band Camp is:

Report Times for Band Camp:

• Sunday, August 14th: Everyone - To Go To Eagle Village
• @HHS: 7am - Check-In, Instrument Assignment, Load Trailer / Buses
• Thursday, August 18th: Everyone - Return To School
• @HHS: ~ 2:30pm / 3pm (Watch the Blog / FB Groups for exact ETA)

Packing List:

What To Bring:

Only 1 piece of luggage please.

• Instrument
• Bedding - Pillow, Sleeping bag/blanket, sheets
• Jacket
• Sunscreen
• Flashlight
• Bug Spray
• Flip Folder and Lyre
• Water Bottle w/name on it
• Any extra instrument parts like reeds, neck straps, sticks, oil, etc.
• Pencils
• Bathing suit and beach towel (unless planning to air dry)
• Clothing for all weather (check the weather sites for the forecast and prepare for "Michigan Weather")
• Sunglasses / Hat
• Two pairs of shoes that can get dirty
• Extra socks
• 1 or 2 Bathtowels
• Fan* (Optional for males, females will be in the Peak and won't need any)

What Not To Bring:

• Weapons / Knives / Razers of any kind
• Cigarettes, Alcohol, Drugs or anything else forbidden in the District/School Code of Conduct
• Televisions, Full Blown Video Game Systems or Stereo Systems
• Large Coolers
• Extra Food (it attracts beasties and bugs!)
• Expensive (electronic) items that scream "Steal me!"
• Hairdryers the size of Volkswagens
• District/School Dress Codes Apply - No Short-Shorts / Miniskirts, etc.
• Your own bed
• Anything else that you can do without for 5 days and 4 nights

All medication needs to be in their original container (w/ the prescription label) and handed in to the head nurse. Check with the head nurse about any emergency medication that needs to be carried.

Clothing at Band Camp: 

We know it is hot and the students will be outside - but it is important for the students to follow the Howell District's dress code (Pg. 15 -16). Please make sure there are no short booty shorts or miniskirts and no revealing tops.

Drillbook Next App:

Band Camp will soon be among us - and there is an app for that ;P

Two years ago, I introduced a drill app called "Drillbook Next" to the HHSMB - where I went to the app's website and uploaded the show's drill and students/staff was able to get the app and have the show on their phones / tablets.

I was told by the squad leaders / upperclassmen / staff that downloaded the app that it was amazing - not only did it help out getting coords for any marcher on the field - it showed the formations movement too.

This app is not for free sadly - it is $2.99 - but it is NOT required in order to be in marching band. This is just an option for students who don't like carrying the drill/coords and want to see how everything is (and help out their fellow nearby band mates).  We will still be passing out coordinate papers to each member and we will still be giving all the squad leaders the formation/set packets for the whole show.

Once again - this is NOT required and totally optional. The reason why I am mentioning it now - before band camp - is so students who don't have the app but want it, can buy/download it (especially before the we leave cause cell phones lack signal up @Eagle Village). And to tell the returning students who have the app (and the people who just bought it) - that the show's info / password is:

Organization: Howell
Show: The Who
Author: Jade
Password: Pokemon

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drillbooknext.DBN_Reader&hl=en

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/drillbook-next-reader/id795739546?mt=8

http://www.drillbooknext.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU_YqFIVOtY

Clothing at Band Camp: 

We know it is hot and the students will be outside - but it is important for the students to follow the Howell District's dress code (Pg. 15 -16). Please make sure there are no short booty shorts or miniskirts and no revealing tops.

Post-Band Camp Practices:

Monday, August 22nd: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Tuesday, August 23rd: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Wednesday, August 24th: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Thursday, August 25th: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
**First Football Game - Additional Practice / TailGate / Etc. will be announced after Band Camp**
Tuesday, August 30th: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Wednesday, August 31st: 2:30pm - 3:30pm -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field

We try to have morning post band camp practices because of the heat / sun (which is the same reason we don't have the students wear their marching band uniform on the first (and very rare second) home game.

Uniform Fittings:

Wednesday, August 24th: Vets Only - After Practice
Thursday, August 25th: New Members A- M - After Practice
Wednesday, August 31st: New Members N - Z - After Practice

If you can't make a fitting due to orientation being at the same time - feel free to go to the other fitting times.

Parents help needed! Please contact Christyne MacDermaid at: (734) 476 - 0312 or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com if you can help!

HHS Home Football Games - Season 2016:

• Home vs Lansing Everett - Thursday, August 25th@ 7pm
• Home vs Livonia Churchill - Friday, September 9th @ 7pm
• Home vs Hartland - Friday, September 16th @ 7pm
• Home vs Grand Blanc (Homecoming) - Friday, September 30th @ 7pm
• Home vs Brighton - Friday, October 14th @ 7pm
• Home vs TBD (KLAA Championship) - Friday, October 21st @ 7pm^

^ - Not set in stone - may change location.
*8th Grade / Senior Show is TBD atm.

Uniform for the First Game* - Thursday, August 25th @ 7pm:

• This Seasons' Marching Band T-Shirt (They will get the day of the first game)
• Khaki Shorts - School Appropriate, No Stains or Rips/Tears 
• All Black Socks
• All Black Shoes - No White/Colored Logo, Trim or Soles

*This uniform is used throughout the school year. More information about the first home football game will be announced after band camp, closer to the date.

NYC Refund Checks:

The checks have been processed and are ready to be mailed out on Monday. Check your mailboxes next week. :)

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Remember to drink lots of water and try to get use to being outside / active for when band camp is here!

Can't wait to see everyone at band camp!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Post Band Camp Practices Info:

Hey All!

Band Camp is almost here! Yay! (I am diving up this Saturday to help prepare! ^.^) I can't wait to see everyone!

The Post-Band Camp Practices have been ironed out and information is listed below.

Post-Band Camp Practices:

Monday, August 22nd: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Tuesday, August 23rd: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Wednesday, August 24th: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Thursday, August 25th: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
**First Football Game - Additional Practice / TailGate / Etc. will be announced after Band Camp**
Tuesday, August 30th: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Wednesday, August 31st: 2:30pm - 3:30pm -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field

We try to have morning post band camp practices because of the heat / sun (which is the same reason we don't have the students wear their marching band uniform on the first (and very rare second) home game.

Uniform Fittings:

Wednesday, August 24th: Vets Only - After Practice
Thursday, August 25th: New Members A- M - After Practice
Wednesday, August 31st: New Members N - Z - After Practice

Parents help needed! Please contact Christyne MacDermaid at: (734) 476 - 0312 or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com if you can help!

Band Camp:

Band Camp is:

Report Times for Band Camp:

• Thursday, August 11th: Leadership Day - Squad Leaders and Drum Majors
• @ HHS: 9am - 2pm : Smigell's Post about making it
• Friday, August 12th: New Member Day - Everyone New to HHS Marching Band / Leaders
• @ HHS: 9am - 2pm
• Sunday, August 14th: Everyone - To Go To Eagle Village
• @HHS: 7am - Check-In, Instrument Assignment, Load Trailer / Buses
• Thursday, August 18th: Everyone - Return To School
• @HHS: ~ 2:30pm / 3pm (Watch the Blog / FB Groups for exact ETA)

Clothing at Band Camp: 

We know it is hot and the students will be outside - but it is important for the students to follow the Howell District's dress code (Pg. 15 -16). Please make sure there are no short booty shorts or miniskirts and no revealing tops.

HHS Home Football Games - Season 2016:

• Home vs Lansing Everett - Thursday, August 25th@ 7pm
• Home vs Livonia Churchill - Friday, September 9th @ 7pm
• Home vs Hartland - Friday, September 16th @ 7pm
• Home vs Grand Blanc (Homecoming) - Friday, September 30th @ 7pm
• Home vs Brighton - Friday, October 14th @ 7pm
• Home vs TBD (KLAA Championship) - Friday, October 21st @ 7pm^

^ - Not set in stone - may change location.
*8th Grade / Senior Show is TBD atm.

Uniform for the First Game* - Thursday, August 25th @ 7pm:

• This Seasons' Marching Band T-Shirt (They will get the day of the first game)
• Khaki Shorts - School Appropriate, No Stains or Rips/Tears 
• All Black Socks
• All Black Shoes - No White/Colored Logo, Trim or Soles

*This uniform is used throughout the school year. More information about the first home football game will be announced after band camp, closer to the date.

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Remember to drink lots of water and try to get use to being outside / active for when band camp is here!

(Marching Band related - but just something fun / unrelated to the program that some band students went last year went and loved it so I figured a few students / parents may want to enjoy taking their family too. If anyone enjoys DCI - there is an awesome live theatre event that is happening nationwide. The 2016 DCI Quarter-Finals is going to be aired live in certain cinemas for one night - Thurs, August 11th. For more information on this event / to buy tickets - DCI '16 Quarter-Finals: Big, Loud & Live )

I will make a post with the DrillBook Next App info for this Season's Main Show later this week - but other than that, have fun and be safe (Especially if you are playing Poke'mon Go :) )

Can't wait to see everyone at band camp!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Refund Check Status and More

Hey All!

I hope everyone is having an awesome and safe summer. Band Camp is about a month away - yay!

Here are a few updates and such:

NYC Refund Checks:

Sadly, due to unforeseen circumstances out of our control, they haven't been sent out. This due to the district upgrading their computers / network right after school got out and the people needed to process / sign the checks being on vacation (because it's summer vacation). We are in the beginnings of them being processed (it's a multistep process due to having the checks coming from the district) but need to wait a few more weeks. Smigell said he will make sure they are sent out asap - but it won't be until closer to the school year has started. No one has been forgotten - we are just at a stand still atm. If your address has changed, feel free to send an email to hhsbandjade@gmail.com. We will let you know when they are sent out.

Everyone else who is getting their refund deposited into their band accounts shall have it done by when school starts also - this includes the few Seniors / parents who want to transfer their funds into their incoming freshmen's siblings' / childs' accounts.

Band Camp:

Band Camp is:

Report Times for Band Camp:

• Thursday, August 11th: Leadership Day - Squad Leaders and Drum Majors
• @ HHS: 9am - 2pm : Smigell's Post about making it
• Friday, August 12th: New Member Day - Everyone New to HHS Marching Band / Leaders
• @ HHS: 9am - 2pm
• Sunday, August 14th: Everyone - To Go To Eagle Village
• @HHS: 7am - Check-In, Instrument Assignment, Load Trailer / Buses
• Thursday, August 18th: Everyone - Return To School
• @HHS: ~ 2:30pm / 3pm (Watch the Blog / FB Groups for exact ETA)

We are still in need of chaperones - both male and female - for band camp. Please contact Laura Allegoet if you are interested at lallegoet@yahoo.com or (586) 214 - 4986.


Clothing at Band Camp: 

We know it is hot and the students will be outside - but it is important for the students to follow the Howell District's dress code (Pg. 15 -16). Please make sure there are no short booty shorts or miniskirts and no revealing tops.

Post Band Camp - Before School Starts Practices:

Every year, we have practices before school starts - but this year we have a shorter gap between band camp and the first game (which is before school starts - Thursday, August 25th).

*More information about the practices will be announced as we get a little closer to band camp - we are working on it.


HHS Home Football Games - Season 2016:

• Home vs Lansing Everett - Thursday, August 25th@ 7pm
• Home vs Livonia Churchill - Friday, September 9th @ 7pm
• Home vs Hartland - Friday, September 16th @ 7pm
• Home vs Grand Blanc (Homecoming) - Friday, September 30th @ 7pm
• Home vs Brighton - Friday, October 14th @ 7pm
• Home vs TBD (KLAA Championship) - Friday, October 21st @ 7pm^

^ - Not set in stone - may change location.
*8th Grade show is TBD atm.

Uniform for the First Game* - Thursday, August 25th @ 7pm:

• This Seasons' Marching Band T-Shirt (They will get the day of the first game)
• Khaki Shorts - School Appropriate, No Stains or Rips/Tears 
• All Black Socks
• All Black Shoes - No White/Colored Logo, Trim or Soles

*This uniform is used throughout the school year. More information about the first home football game will be announced after band camp, closer to the date.

Remember to drink lots of water and try to get use to being outside / active for when band camp is here!

(Marching Band related - but just something fun / unrelated to the program that some band students went last year went and loved it so I figured a few students / parents may want to enjoy taking their family too. If anyone enjoys DCI - there is an awesome live theatre event that is happening nationwide. The 2016 DCI Quarter-Finals is going to be aired live in certain cinemas for one night - Thurs, August 11th. For more information on this event / to buy tickets - DCI '16 Quarter-Finals: Big, Loud & Live )

I will make a post when I get more information about stuff - but other than that, have fun and be safe (Especially if you are playing Poke'mon Go :) )

Can't wait to see everyone at band camp!

~ Jade

SQUAD LEADER LIST! MANDATORY ATTENDANCE AT SL MEETING AND NEWBIE DAY

Hello everyone,


The following is the squad leader list for the 2016-2017 marching band season.  These people are squad leader candidates and may become full squad leaders at the conclusion of band camp.
The squad leader seminar will be held August 11 from 9-2 pm and the newbie day will be held on August 12 from 9-2 PM.  Attendance is mandatory for both in order for you to be a squad leader.  Please email Mr. Smigell (jsmigell@mac.com during the summer) if you have issues.

You were selected for squad leader if you applied and passed the test.  There may be some people left off the list because their name was illegible on the form.  Please contact me if you feel you were left of the list in error.

I am really excited about this year's crop of leaders.  I have a really good feeling that we are going to "raise the bar" in 2016-2017, I hope you are excited too!


Casie Lamay
Mikayla Norton
Billy Kenney
David Golm?  (Hard to read the  name)
Will Stewart
Nichole Kutchey
Troy Van Valkenburgh
Ava Hansen
William Newell
Breanna McCarter
Mikayla Carter
Sara Aardal
Logan White
Jacob Rushlow
Parker Judd
Matt Wenzel
Sean Miller
Hannah Ward
Molly Lee
Parker Weber
Austin Mazurek
Anna Wolan
Amanda Houthoufd
Julia Ettema
Bethani Belanger
Kaitlin Carter
Camden Crow
Connor Papason
Pat Crilly
Maddy Niblock
Alana Rutkowski
Nick Shields
Narcy Mick
Adam Ellis
Josh Trierweiler
Isabelle Scott
Sara Hoffman
Joey Wirt
Rebekah Spoor
Jasmine Brause
Kacie Koslowski
Dora Cassar
Jeremy Blatt
Christine Coon
Jacki Mrakitsch
Alyssa Fackender
Matt Allegoet
Chloe Basa
Madalynn Timmermann
Max Greenwood
Ashley Dunn
John Tucker