Chairs, Chairs, and Chairs ---- also Festival!

2016-2017 Howell WInter Placements:

If your name is not on this list, that means you did not audition or there has been an error. Please see Mr. Smigell for details.


If you think that your placement is in error, don’t freak out, talk to Mr. Smigell next week for a score verification, then freak out.

Wind Ensemble:

Flutes

Maddy Niblock

Alyssa Fackender

Elizabeth Smaza

Anna Wolan

Kasie Koslowski

Christine Coon

Shannon Carpenter

Nichole Kutchey

Oboe

Morgan Chidester

Clarinet

John Tucker

Casie Lamay

Emily Manetz

Jessica Krakowiak

Anna Creed

Margeaux Labadie

Kaitlin Carter

Bethani Belanger

Tessa Beard

Amanda Bolton

Nora Hill

Sarah Burke

Jessica Snider

Bass Clarinets

Isabell Scott

Austin Mazurek

Bassoon

Nick Shields

Lillian Kuikahi

Saxophones

Rebekah Spoor

Zach Charette

Brayden Gregory

Josh Trierweiler

Troy Van Valken burg

Kylie Stone

Kegan Flory

Connor Papson

Patrick Crilly

Trumpet

Jacob Rushlow/Julia Ettema co principal

Clark Sist

Ellie Huhta

Camden Crowe

Aiden Mullaney

Billy Kenney

Mikayla Carter

Parker Judd

Adam Ellis

Horn

Sara Hoffman

Madalynn Timmermann

Ashley Dunn

Kat Ray

Trombones

Sean Miller

Nolan Walter

Evan Nolan

Jeremy Blatt

Ben Wood

Dan Zeppa

Euphonium

Nick Broadbent

Tuba

Matthew Allegoet

Jackson Bondie

Andrew York

Perc _ TBA  (Very Sorry!)

Symphonic Band:

Flutes

Chloe Chandler

Marcy Mick

Saylor Payne

Cailyn Mira

Amanda Houthoofd

Jasmine Brause

Camryn Harvey

Summer Simet

Melanie Carlson

Audrey Hundt

Mikayla Welch

Cameron Setlack

Cass Morris

Becca Sizemore

Alyssa Forester

Anna Sartor

Oboe

Charles Huhta

Clarinet

Emily Vincent

Karissa Harris

Katie Sowell

Chloe Basa

Kylie Lopo

Patti Salmon

Jade Rojas

Jacki Mrakitsch

Aaron Bannow

Emily Gorecki

Jade Newkirk

Gillian Smith

Audrey Lloyd

Bass Clarinet

Madison Van Dreumel

Natalie Sumeracki

Saxophones

Brandon Spencer

Hannah Lingenfelter

Will Newell

Sarah Aardal

Connor Lewis

Hannah Thomason

Sam Spiker

Savannah Grubaugh

Joe Barton

Rebecka Perkins

Blake Stevens

Trumpets

Mike Farrell

Shanna Miller

Molly Lee

Michael Robinson

Jacob House

Breann Mcarter

Paula Lepecki

Joseph Schafer

Connor Scott

Cody Gerkin

Austin Woodard

Michael Davey

Paul Smaza

Madison Melby

Evan Brzuchowski

Anthony Hanvey

Ryan Gula

Abby Holland

Luke Okopski

Horns

Chris Hackenberg

Shannon Hobson

Dora Cassar

Trombone

Matthew Immel

Ashlin Tate

Tim Stachowski

Hunter Compton

Nico Senda

Euphonium

Nick Broadbent

Logan White

Kaleb Boyer

Mike Goble

Christina Marmolejos

Tuba

Jackson Bondie

Dale Pebley

Max Greenwood

Percussion

Alec Pomminville

Brandon Tann

Shane Morrison

Brandon Viel

Ryan Bartlett

Ben Masters

Zach Estepp

Josh Osgood

Lee Owens

John WIrt

Concert Band:

Flutes

Lizzie Jamieson

Kirsten Lama

Cecilia Nagel

Hayley Smith

Marian Kenney

Emily Endebrock

EMily Gonzales

Holy Klasko

Amanda Peddie

Julianna Nepa

Veronica Lepecki

Sonja Sherrill

Rachel Stebbing

Oboe

Dallas Pine

Clarinet

Kim Meagher

Austin Fisher

Katie Vyse

Lauren Soth

Mason Passinaut

Hailey Jacobson

Derek Simet

Alex lam

Claire Flory

Ava Sorvala

Michael Clarinet Sutton

Samantha Lee

Morgan Carter

Shane Norris

Blake Sharp ***

Bass Clarinet

CJ Neboyskey

Amber Byington***

Bassoon

Colin Dewitt

Saxophone

Ben Yoder

Matt Roberts

Morgan Atkins

Alex Kukuzke

Mitch albrant

Connor Nabb

Caitie Arrick

Chase LIght

Liam Rudberg***

Trumpets

Sharon Kwan

Mike Trumpet Sutton

Kyle Motta

Tom Prince

Jordan Tracey

Luke Thacker

Adam Okopski

Owen Wood

Summer Catlett

Austin Kidd

Joe Nepa

Josh Zamonksi

Andrew Trierweiler

Craig Stebbing

Horn

Drew LaCommare

Evan Hibbard

Zach Farmer

Trombones

Kyle Brinker

Tyler Ralko

Jonathan Hoffman

Euphonium

Cameron Houthoofd

Tuba

Marcus Banks

Matt Arbruster

Percussion

Sara Guarino

Ethan Charles

Andrew Grager

Zoe Benn

Mickey Bonani

Emma Perrin

Rocco Merucci

Alaina Pitera

Lewis KNight

Zack Brewer

Nolan Mitchell

Sydney Hendrix

Ethan Kennedy See Mr. Smigell

***=See Mr Smigell

MSBOA Band Festival 2017:

This school year's MSBOA Festival is on Saturday March 11th at Walled Lake Northern HS. 

The performance times for the groups are:

Concert Band: 9:30am

Symphonic Band: 12:40pm

Wind Ensemble: 3pm

Report times/arrival times, chaperone sign ups, and etc. will be available at a closer date. 

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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Scholarship available

There is a scholarship available through the LCCB right now.  This is for students currently in 9-12th grades.  Check it out.  Go to www.lccbmusic.org, then click on the scholarship tab at the top of the page.  Good luck!!

Band Booster Meeting Wednesday

A message from our Band Boosters President:

"Happy 2017 Friends!

I hope you all had wonderful holidays. We are having our January Booster meeting this week, Wednesday, January 11, at 630PM.

This is also a call for any agenda topics you would like to include.

I hope to see you all there.

Thank you.

Dean Norton - dnorton@mac.com"

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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Meier Flowerland Fundraiser

Hey all!

We have another fundraiser opportunity to help put money into student's band account.

Meier Flowerland is partnering up with us and allowing us to sell "Flower-of-the-Month" Cards and Gift Certificates. Students earn $4 for each card sold.

More information is provided here.

Order Forms are available on the Sheet Shack.

Orders are Due: Friday, December 16th.

Delivery: Monday, December 19th.

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Also - the HHS Band Concert is tonight at 7pm!


**ARTIFICIAL SMOKE, FLASHING/STROBE LIGHTS AND LASERS WILL BE USED FOR THE HOLIDAY PERCUSSION PROJECT (AKA: The Finale.) **



~ Safe travels! Stay warm!

Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Jazz band postings

NEWS FLASH!  NINTH GRADE PARENTS PLEASE READ THE PREVIOUS POST!!! IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SHIRTS!

Hello All,

Here are the Jazz band postings, as promised (Barely under the wire I know, sorry).  If you are puzzled please ask me (Mr Smigell)

Jazz Band 1

Saxes

Rebekha Spoor

Zach Charette

Josh Trierweiler

Braden Gregory

Pat Crilly

Brandon spencer

Kylie Stone

Sarah Aardal

Savannah Grubaugh

Matt Roberts

Alex Kukuzke

Ben Yoder

John Tucker (apprentice)

Casie Lamay (apprentice)

Trumpets

Jacob Rushlow

Julia Ettema

Clark Sist

Aiden mulaney

Camden Crowe

Jacob House

Shanna Miller

Adam Ellis

Molly Lee

Paula Lepecki

Cody Gerkin

Evan Brzuchowski

Austin Woodard

Luke Thacker

Kyle Matta

Andrew Trierwieler

Trombones

Sean Miller

Jeremy Blatt

Evan Nolen

Danny Zeppa

Matt Allegoet

Hunter compton

Collin Dewitt

Christina Marmalejos

Basses

Riley kirkpatrick

(Jackson Bondie)

Drums

Nolan rector brooks

Piano

David golm

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Guitar

MacKeon Bohanon

Aux perc/vibes

Will stuart

Molly MacDonald

Andrew grager

Jazz Band 2

Saxes

Rebekha Spoor

Zach Charette

Josh Trierweiler

Braden Gregory

Pat Crilly

Brandon spencer

Kylie Stone

Trumpets

Jacob Rushlow

Julia Ettema

Clark Sist

Aiden mulaney

Camden crowe

Jacob House

Trombones

Sean Miller

Jeremy Blatt

Evan Nolen

Danny Zeppa

Matt Allegoet

Hunter compton

Basses

Riley kirkpatrick

(Jackson Bondie)

Drums

Nolan rector brooks

Piano

David golm

Guitar

MacKeon Bohanon

Aux perc/vibes

Will stuart

Molly MacDonald

Andrew grager

Concert Shirts and Winter Concert

Concert Shirts and Tie Fitting / Ordering:

This refers to any 9th grade, new student to the program or any student needing a new shirt.

Mr. Bourbonias from the Brighton Tux Shop is coming in TODAY, November 30th during 7th hr to do white formal shirt fittings.

The shirts / ties will come in next week.

Prices are:

White Formal Shirt - $16
Black Tie -$4
Combo - $20 (Shirt + Tie)

You pay by cash or check made to Howell HS Bands - and you can pay when the shirts / ties are delivered - up until the day of the concert.

If anyone has any money troubles, please contact Mr. Smigell ASAP. The program has a few items to help out those in need.

Winter Concert:

Each ensemble has their own version of the following performance uniform which has been discussed during their respective hrs for awhile now.

Concert (9th Grade) Band Performance Uniform:

- White Formal Shirt
- Black Tie
- Black Pants
- Black Socks and Shoes

The Winter Concert is Tuesday, December 13th at 7pm in the HHS Auditorium. Report time for all ensembles is 6:30pm in their performance uniform.


~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

FoL Parade Info and Sticker Fundraiser

Fantasy of Lights Parade Info:

Fantasy of Lights Parade is Friday, November 25th at 7pm. Report time at the Howell High School is 5pm. Grand River is closed at 5pm - so you should be entering the M-59 way.

We are dressing up in our uniforms, packing the trailer and buses and leaving by 6pm. Please don't be late.

Our position is #16 in the parade (we were 15 last year - to compare).

Students are allowed to wear stuff under their uniform to keep warm (long-johns or under-armor helps out a lot), wear simple "beanie" hats under their marching band hats as long as they are black / dark grey / dark green, and gloves (some students put hand warmers inside their gloves to help keep warm).

Students are also allowed to wear battery operated lights on themselves and their instruments as long as it doesn't interfere with them playing their instrument / their instrument's sound. This is completely optional to the student.

We are have a tradition of "FoL After Parade Soup Potluck" - show off your favorite or your / your family's super secret soup/chili recipe. Once the students return from the parade, they will get out of their uniforms and get warmed up with a variety of soups / chili and hot chocolate.

Please bring your soup and/or donations to the school no later than 5:30 p.m. Once the students leave for the parade, you will not be able to enter the school until they return at approximately 8 or 8:30 p.m. Thank you so much for helping!!! This is our last marching band event until the memorial day parade in May :(


SIGN-UP LINK

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HHS Band Car Window Sticker Fundraiser:

The HHS Band Boosters are selling Car Window Stickers for $6 each. Limited supply available. You can buy them at the FoL Pot Luck or fill out the form below and hand them in w/ money by December 9th, 2016.

CAR WINDOW STICKER ORDER FORM

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone and be safe / warm!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

WE HAVE ALL STATERS!

Hello everyone and happy Thanksgiving!

It is with great pride and pleasure that I announce that three of our Highlanders earned honors in the MSBOA all state audition process.

Jacob Rushlow, Trumpet
All State orchestra

Julia Ettema, Trumpet
All State Band

Nick Shields, Bassoon (Nick I would have texted you but I didn't have your number on hand)
Honorable Mention


Julia and Jacob will be performing at the Michigan music conference in Grand Rapids in January.

GO HIGHLANDERS!

p.s. Please read the post before for all the information about the Fantasy of Lights!!!

Fantasy of Lights Potluck Sign Up Link

Fantasy of Lights Potluck Sign Up Link:

We are have a tradition of "FoL After Parade Soup Potluck" - show off your favorite or your / your family's super secret soup/chili recipe. Once the students return from the parade, they will get out of their uniforms and get warmed up with a variety of soups / chili and hot chocolate.

Please bring your soup and/or donations to the school no later than 5:30 p.m. Once the students leave for the parade, you will not be able to enter the school until they return at approximately 8 or 8:30 p.m. Thank you so much for helping!!! This is our last marching band event until the memorial day parade in May :(


SIGN-UP LINK


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Please refer to the post made earlier this week about times - remember to dress to the weather.

Stay safe and warm! Happy Holidays!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

FoL Parade Practices / Info and Pictures

I am back in action after a 10 day vacation! Sorry for the lateness of this blogpost - but I am glad to be back!

FoL Parade Practice Remaining:

Monday, November 21st: 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Fantasy of Lights Parade Info:

Fantasy of Lights Parade is Friday, November 25th at 7pm. Report time at the Howell High School is 5pm. Grand River is closed at 5pm - so you should be entering the M-59 way.

We are dressing up in our uniforms, packing the trailer and buses and leaving by 6pm. Please don't be late.

We don't know our position number in the parade yet.

Students are allowed to wear stuff under their uniform to keep warm (long-johns or under-armor helps out a lot), wear simple "beanie" hats under their marching band hats as long as they are black / dark grey / dark green, and gloves (some students put hand warmers inside their gloves to help keep warm).

Students are also allowed to wear battery operated lights on themselves and their instruments as long as it doesn't interfere with them playing their instrument / their instrument's sound. Please bring your instrument home if you are plan on decorating your instrument to save time. This is completely optional to the student.

We are have a tradition of "FoL After Parade Soup Potluck" - show off your favorite or your / your family's super secret soup/chili recipe. Once the students return from the parade, they will get out of their uniforms and get warmed up with a variety of soups / chili and hot chocolate. Sign-Up Link will be available this weekend - look for the blogpost / Facebook shared link if interested in helping out / bringing something.

Marching Band Pictures:

Information / Order Form Here

These are the same forms that have been available in the Sheet Shack for awhile.

Order Form / Money are due by Friday, November 18th. Please hand in order form and money in an envelope - and place it into the band room mailbox. Do NOT hand anything into Mr. Smigell.

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Remember to look for the blogpost this week about any FoL updates - and the "FoL After Parade Soup Potluck" sign-up link!

I hope everyone stays nice and warm - and have an awesome Thanksgiving!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

SO MUCH THANKS TO THE BOOSTERS THAT CLEANED MY BAND ROOM!!!!

Hello everyone,


As some of you may know, we have had some problems with the new janitorial service getting online.  Fortunately, we have ABSOLUTELY wonderful band boosters and students who helped bridge the gap yesterday night.  I can't begin to tell you how much it means to me that you folks helped make the place a cleaner and more appealing place to work and learn.

Special thanks to the people that helped!

Al and Wendy Smith
Laura Allegoet
Kari and Alaina Pitera
Dean and Mikayla Norton
Tim MacDonald
Pat Creed
Gina, Don, and Christine Coon
Shannone and Chad Bondie
Monica Hacker
Tawnya Benn
Kathe Wenzel
Lisa Grager

and anyone else I might have forgotten.

Speaking of which, Stacey Miller has been coming in quite alot, along with Laura Allegoet helping with library and copying duties.

A whole slew of people have helped with uniforms (If someone could get me their names I will put out a nice post for them)

Tailgates!!! Same thing

Equipment Moms and Dads!  Oh My!


I am always so humbled by the time that people take out of their busy lives to involve themselves in my program.  I really feel like we do good things for the community and most importantly, for the kids in the program.

Band kids are good kids.  They grow up into great people.  They support the arts.  They become productive, happier citizens.  Many of them keep music in their lives.  I am grateful for my job and for the people I work with.


Thanks again,

-Smigell