CHAIR AND ENSEMBLE PLACEMENTS FOR NEXT YEAR (WITH MANY CAVEATS)

Hello Everyone,


The following are the placements for Howell HS Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble.  They have been placed in chair order.  The chair placements for Percussion are also posted.  They have not been put into ensembles yet because many still need to perform the minimum entrance test for Percussion Ensemble.  After that, we will divide them up and place them as well.

A few notes before you check the placements:


#1. DON'T FREAK OUT

-Your score and placement are probably correct.  Yes, every once in a while we make calculation errors, but literally less than 1% of the time.  If you have a concern though, talk to me before freaking out.

-If you did not make the ensemble you wanted to make or did not get the chair you wanted, there are a variety of reasons.  If you have a case to make, I will gladly hear it.

-You know that whatever your concern, I will always listen and try to help you.

#2. IF YOU ARE NOT ON THIS LIST....

- You haven't auditioned yet
- You told me you weren't coming back
-You auditioned and were told you needed to redo it.
-We screwed up and your sheet is somewhere in my office (less than 1%)
-Aliens took it (less than .00001% chance)

#3. BE CLASSY

1. Gloating, trash talking, and/or saltiness over social media or in person can result in loss of placement.  Competition is a part of life and is healthy when done right.   If you have a problem please come to me first, I will show you the proper way to deal with it.


#4. If you have an asterisk by your name I need to talk to you.
There are many reasons I need to talk to people.  Don't freak out!

Overall I was really pleased with the results.  We have two fine ensembles that will really be able to shine next year, and a talented group of young percussionists that will join the two ensembles in addition to forming Perc Ensemble.


Without further ado...

Symphonic Band 2017-2018 initial placements

Flutes

Emily Gonzales

Cecilia Nagel

Marian Kennedy

Holly Klasko

Kirsten Lama

Hailey Smith

Cas Morris

Caylyn Mira

Saylor Payne

Julianna Neppa

Cameron Setlak

Melanie Carlson

Amanda Peddie

Camryn Harvey

Rebecca Sizemore

Veronica Leppecki

Sonja Sherrill

Mikayla Welch*

Anna Sartor*

Summer Simet*

Ethan Kennedy*

Oboe

Charles Huhta

Bassoon

Colin Dewitt

Clarinet

Claire Flory

Lauren Soth

Alex Lam

Katie Vyse

Jade Rojas

Katie Sowell

Patti Salmon

Natalie sumeracki

Madison Van Dreummel

Austin Fisher

Aaron Bannow

Ava Sorvala

Haley Jacobson

Derek Simet

Mason Passinault

Samantha Lee

Audrey Lloyd

Shane Norris*

Saxophone

Morgan Atkins

Ben Yoder

Sarah Aardal

Savannah Grubaugh

Sam Spiker

Will Newell

Hannah Thomason

Alex Kukuzke

Connor Lewis

Mitch Albrant

Blake Stephens*

Caitlyn Arrick*

Trumpets

Jacob Zirkle

Kyle Matta

Connor Lewis

Joe Shaffer

Luke Thacker

Cody Gerkin

Anthony Hanvey

Craig Stebbing

Paul Smaza

Andrew Trierweiler

Madison Melby

Adam okopski

Josh Zamonski

Owen Wood

Austin woodard*

Abbey Holland*

Ryan Gula*

Evan Bruchowski*

Michael Davey*

Trumpets cont.

Joe Nepa*

Horns

Sharon Kwan

Shannon Hobson

Evan Hibbard

Zach Farmer

Trombones

Hunter Compton

Ashlyn Tait

TJ Stachowski

Tyler Ralko

Jonathan Hoffman

Euphonim

Kaleb Boyer

Mike Goble

Jordan Tracey

Christina Marmelejos

Tuba

Dale Pebley

Matt Arbruster

Jackson Bondie

Percussion Chairs 2017-2018

Haley Smathers

Alec Pomminville

Brandon Tann

Hannah Ward

Ava Hansen

Molly Macdonald

Mikayla Norton

Ben Masters

Emma Perrin

Shane Morrison

Sara Guarino

Ryan Bartlett

Zoe Benn

Alaina Pitera

Brandon Viel

Andrew Grager

John Wirt

Zach Estepp

Josh Osgood

Mickey Bonanni

Joey Wirt

Sydney Hendrix

Ethan Charles

Nolan Mitchell

Zach Breuer

Rocco Merucci

Louis Knight

Wind Ensemble 2017-2018 initial placements

Flutes

Maddy Niblock

Alyssa Fackender

Lizzy Jamieson

Emily Endebrock

Christine Coon

Chloe CHandler

Kacie Koslowski

Marcy Mick

Oboe

Morgan Chidester

Dallas Pine

Clarinets

John Tucker

Emily Manetz

Jessica Snider

Jessica Krakowiak

Nora Hall

Karissa Harris

Amanda Bolton

Kim Meagher

Margeaux Labadie

Emily Vincent

Bethani Belanger

Jackie Mrakitsch

Sarah Burke

Kylie Lopo

Bassoon

Nick Shields

Mason Hughes

Saxophones

Zach Charette

Matt Roberts

Braden Gregory

Kylie Stone

Josh Trierweiler

Hannah Lingenfelter

Brandon Spencer

Connor Papson*

Trumpets

Camden Crowe

Michael Farrell

Michael sutton

Jacob House

Molly Lee

Tom prince

Paula Lepecki

Bree McCarter

Horns

Ashley Dunn

Chris Hackenberg

Drew LaCommare

Dora Cassar

Trombones

Sean Miller

Dan Zeppa

Evan Nolan

Jeremy Blatt

Kyle Brinker

Matt Immel

Ephonium

Nick Broadbent

Tuba

Jackson Bondie

Marcus Banks

Max Greenwood

  

Memorial Day Parade / Picnic and Commencement

Memorial Day Parade / Picnic:

The HHS Marching Band will be marching in the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29th. After the parade, anyone in the HHS Band Program (and their families) are welcome to the program's traditional Memorial Day Picnic at the Howell City Park. Parking Passes will be passed out before / after the parade.

Report Time: 8:30am at HHS
Parade Starts: 10am
Picnic Starts: ~ 11:30am / Noon

Students need to show up in their khaki shorts, Green "Who" shirt, black shoes and black socks (like the first football game's uniform), We will most likely use our uniforms (99.9% chance) but Smigell wants the option because he doesn't want to put our students in an unsafe situation in case the forecast gets hotter than what it is currently being reported - since they will be outside for a few hours.

Students will be taking a bus to / from the parade.

Everyone needs to drink lots of water - make sure your pee is clear!

We are still in great need of things for the Memorial Day Picnic - the Sign Up is below.
Memorial Day Picnic's sign up link is here: SIGN UP LINK

Maps of Howell City Park - We are going to be set up at Rotary Pavilion (on top of the hill). HOWELL CITY PARK: MAP 1 // MAP 2 // MAP 3

Commencement:

The HHS 2017 Graduation Ceremony will be held at the Breslin Center at MSU in East Lansing, MI on Saturday, June 3rd at 5pm.

Details:

Band Performing: Wind Ensemble w/ some people from Symphonic Band (They will be asked to play soon, as in this Thursday).
Report Time: 2pm @HHS
Ceremony Begins: 5pm
Ceremony Ends: ~7:30pm*
Return to HS: ~9pm*
Uniform: Wear "summer nice" - ladies can wear sun dresses (school appropriate) and gentlemen can wear a nice button down short sleeve shirt and slacks. Polo and khakis is fine also (for both genders).

Students are to have lunch before the report time. They are going to be served pizza at the Breslin Center for dinner. Students are allowed to bring snacks in ziplock bags and bottles of water if they think they will need it / want it during the commencement.

* - Due to the nature of this event, this is an approx time. The blog will be updated when the commencement is over and students are on their way back to HHS.

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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

May /June Events:

Mark your calendars! Here are the events that are official atm.

• Memorial Day Parade Practices:
• Monday May 22nd 2:30pm - 3:30pm
• Tuesday May 23rd 2:30pm - 3:30pm
• Thursday May 25th 2:30pm - 3:30pm
• HHS Band Spring Concert is Tuesday, May 23rd at 7pm.
• Memorial Day Parade / Picnic is Monday, May 29th.
• Commencement  (Performing) is Saturday, June 3rd at 5pm - 8pm*
• *- The band will be there before and after the commencement. The length of the event depends on any technical difficulties, etc. Facebook and the blog will have an announcement when it ends / the band is on the bus.

More details on the events will be announced later next week - we are still working on getting some final details of the events ironed out.

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Seniors still need to hand in their pictures

We have a fairly long list of Seniors who have not sent Casie a Baby Pic and Senior Pic for the banquet video. We'd like to give them one more chance to submit photos (Senior baby pics and Senior pics only).  They have until Tonight, Sunday, May 14 at 6 pm to email Casie at cl38788@howellschools.com or text her the pics at 517-376-8612.  After that, she will be completing the video with what she has received.

Seniors needing to send pics:

Tessa Beard

Kegan Flory

David Golm

Sarah Hoffman

Parker Judd

Katrianna Ray

Nolan Rector-Brooks

Elizabeth Smaza

Nolan Walter

Ben Wood

Andrew York

Jasmine Brause

Audrey Hundt

Lee Owens

Michael Robinson

McKeon Bohanon

Amy Neff

and from Rock Band:  Antonio Colella, Ryan Dymkowski, Kacee Howe, Madeline Lassitter, Kevin Le, Madison Penque, Logan Rhodes, Trent Sheibels, and Lauren Tippie.

Hoping to get some of these pics so we can include as many as possible.  Thank you!


If you could help tag / text anyone on this list that you know to help spread the news - we expanded the date until tonight from Friday since we had a large amount of Seniors that still haven't handed anything in to be included in the video.

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Happy Mother's Day everyone to all the Moms out there!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Reminders - May the 4th be with you

Band Banquet:

This school year's band banquet is on Wednesday, May 17th at 7pm in the Commons at the HHS. All band members and their families are invited to join us for desserts, fun, awards, pictures, laughs and tears as we congratulate all of the band kids!

Pre-Pay and Reservations due by Wednesday, May 10th - $5 per person.

Band Seniors are free! (Seniors please fill out form to help us have an accurate head count / reserve a seat)
$10 per person at door if seating allows.

FORM: LINK

Casie LaMay is doing the Band Banquet video. She needs all of the Seniors to send a baby picture and a senior picture to either cl38788@howellschools.com (Casie LaMay) or lamayk@aol.com (Kristen LaMay). by Friday May 5th to be included in the video. Also anyone else who have pictures they want to be added to the video that were taken throughout the school year - this includes band camp, football games, parades, concerts, in-class, practices, lock-in, etc.  


Color Guard / Auxiliary Try Outs:

The parent info meeting will be Thursday May 11th at 6pm in the band room. If any of these dates conflict with band room activities, we will meet in the band room and find an alternate location.

All Dates 2:30pm - 5pm in the band room

Clinic 2: Thursday, May 4th
Clinic 3: (make-up clinic if you miss a date the first week/ additional help if you want another day to practice) Tuesday May 9th
Tryouts: Wednesday, May 10th
Parent Info Meeting: May 11th @ 6pm

Hair should be pulled back, wear athletic clothes (no jeans), tennis or dance shoes, and bring plenty of water to drink!

Email with any questions or concerns:
Kayla Grant: kgrant@lacasacenter.org / kdillon91@gmail.com
Ashley Quick-Drossart: aqdgirl16@gmail.com

There are few students with sport conflicts that really wanted to tryout. Kayla is trying to plan an alternate way to hold tryouts for these individuals but she needs to know prior to tryouts if she need to have an alternate plan for a student. 

Additional considerations: Auxiliary is a summer and fall commitment. (year round if competitive).

Flyer: HERE

Band Camp:

Note that the 2nd deadline to receive a discounted price on band camp is Friday, May 12th. If you pay your balance off in full by May 12th, you can deduct $10 from the amount due.

Example: $50 Deposit made by April 21st...to pay in full by May 12th would be:

$325 - $50 - $10 = $265

Anyone with a remaining balance is welcome to send in payments anytime between now and June 7th to complete the registration for camp. Please use the "Additional Payment Voucher" form when submitting payments so the payment is properly applied to the students balance. No cash payments, please.

If you have inquiries about your students camp registration, please contact Kristen LaMay either via email at lamayk@aol.com or at 517-304-2614.

Additional Payment Voucher Form: HERE
Original Band Camp Blogpost w/ all forms: HERE

May /June Events:

Mark your calendars! Here are the events that are official atm.

• HHS Band Banquet is Wednesday, May 17th at 7pm
• HHS Band Spring Concert is Tuesday, May 23rd at 7pm.
• Memorial Day Parade / Picnic is Monday, May 29th.

*** A couple things are still being planned out (Memorial Day Parade practice dates and Graduation Commencement for example). When we have the dates and information, we will let you know asap.


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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Band Banquet

Band Banquet:

This school year's band banquet is on Wednesday, May 17th at 7pm in the Commons at the HHS. All band members and their families are invited to join us for desserts, fun, awards, pictures, laughs and tears as we congratulate all of the band kids!

Pre-Pay and Reservations due by Wednesday, May 10th - $5 per person.

Band Seniors are free! (Seniors please fill out form to help us have an accurate head count / reserve a seat)
$10 per person at door if seating allows.

FORM: LINK

Casie LaMay is doing the Band Banquet video. She needs all of the Seniors to send a baby picture and a senior picture to lamayk@aol.com by Friday May 5th to be included in the video. Also anyone else who have pictures they want to be added to the video that were taken throughout the school year - this includes band camp, football games, parades, concerts, in-class, practices, lock-in, etc.  


May /June Events:

Mark your calendars! Here are the events that are official atm.

• HHS Band Banquet is Wednesday, May 17th at 7pm
• HHS Band Spring Concert is Tuesday, May 23rd at 7pm.
• Memorial Day Parade / Picnic is Monday, May 29th.

*** A couple things are still being planned out (Memorial Day Parade practice dates and Graduation Commencement for example). When we have the dates and information, we will let you know asap.


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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Collage Concert Practice Time Changed

The HHS Collage Concert rehearsal time changed from Tuesday to Wednesday.

The HHS Collage Concert rehearsal time is now Wednesday, April 26th at 5pm to 7:30pm.

Refer to the other Blogpost about Band Camp, Lock-In, etc.

Thanks!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Lock-In Forms, Band Camp and More

Band Booster Meeting:

Our next band booster meeting is this Wednesday, April 12th at 6:30 in the band room.

Lock-In:

The annual HHS Band Lock-in is Friday April 21st @9pm - Saturday April 22nd @5am. It is for all students in the HHS Band Program and 8th graders in the Howell District Bands. Admission is $10 to help cover costs for food / drinks. Super fun night for everyone involved. Info Form and Permission slip below. Permission Slips are to be hand in AT THE DOOR of the Lock-In - it is the students' "ticket" (along with the $10) to the event.

Info Form: Here
Permission Slip: Here

Chaperone Background Check Form: Here

Chaperones are needed in order for this event to take place. If you can help, please go to Volunteer Spot at the link below to sign up! Contact Christyne MacDermaid at 734-476-0312 or Laura Allegoet at 586-214-4986 with any questions. Thank you!

Sign Up - Click HERE

Band Camp:

Students who plan to participate in Howell High School Highlander Marching Band in the 2017 -2018 school year must attend camp in August. Camp begins with pre-camp dates at Howell High School, followed by 5 days/ 4 nights together at Eagle Village. 

Pre-Band Camp: 8am – 4pm @ Howell High School

Thursday, August 10: Leadership Day – Squad Leaders and Drum Majors

Friday, August 11: New Member Day – Everyone New to HHS Marching Band

Band Camp @ Eagle Village: http://www.eaglevillage.org/

Sunday, August 13 to Thursday, August 17: Everyone

The Information Packet and Forms that was handed out during the info meeting and that is available on the Sheet Shack outside Mr. Smigell's Office in the band room. Band Camp Packet: Zip File

Individual Forms (that are in the Zip File):

- Student Registration Packet (pdf and doc)
- Scholarship Application (pdf)
- Volunteer/Chaperone Registration Packet (pdf)
- Additional Payment Voucher Form (pdf and doc)
- 8th Grade Information Packet (pdf)

Full Band Camp Costs is $325 - unless paid in full on initial deposit (which is $300).
Initial payment of $50 and all forms are due on Friday, April 21st.


Little Caesar's Fundraiser:

Pick Up Date: Tuesday, April 18th - After school until 5:30pm. Please make arrangements with another family or friend to pick up your student's order if needed.

Mrs. MacDermaid needs some help sorting orders after 1pm - Please contact her (contact info is below) if you are available to help out.

Any questions? Please call or text Mrs. MacDermaid 734-476-0312

April / May Events:

Mark your calendars! Here are the events that are official atm.

• HHS Band Lock-In is Friday // Saturday April 21st 7pm // 22nd 5am.
• HHS Collage Concert is Thursday, April 27th at 7pm.
• HHS Band Spring Concert is Tuesday, May 23rd at 7pm.
• Memorial Day Parade / Picnic is Monday, May 29th.

*** A couple things are still being planned out (Collage/Memorial Day Parade practice dates and HHS Band Banquet for example). When we have the dates and information, we will let you know asap.


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The end of the school year is coming folks! <3  I can't wait to see everyone at the Lock-in!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Band Camp 2017 Information / Forms, Little Caesar's Fundraiser and April / May Events

Hey all! The end of the school year is fastly approaching us and we have a lot of things to do still in the HHS Band Program!

Congratulations:

We would like to congratulate the following students for being nominated for various honors for Michigan Youth Arts Festival after their fine performances at State Solo and Ensemble.

Michigan Youth Arts Festival Honored Students:

John Tucker - Clarinet and Piano
Nick Shields - Bassoon

Howell Brass Quintet - "Yakety Brass"***
Jacob Rushlow - Trumpet
Julia Ettema - Trumpet
Madalynn Timmermann - French Horn
Sean Miller - Trombone
Jackson Bondie - Tuba

*** Jacob Rushlow / Julia Ettema are having a Trumpet Recital, with guest performance from "Yakety Brass" tomorrow, Thursday, March 23rd at 7pm - located at First United Methodist Church (Address: 1230 Bower St, Howell, Michigan 48843). For more info: Facebook Event


Band Camp:

Students who plan to participate in Howell High School Highlander Marching Band in the 2017 -2018 school year must attend camp in August. Camp begins with pre-camp dates at Howell High School, followed by 5 days/ 4 nights together at Eagle Village. 

Pre-Band Camp: 8am – 4pm @ Howell High School

Thursday, August 10: Leadership Day – Squad Leaders and Drum Majors

Friday, August 11: New Member Day – Everyone New to HHS Marching Band

Band Camp @ Eagle Village: http://www.eaglevillage.org/

Sunday, August 13 to Thursday, August 17: Everyone

The Information Packet and Forms that was handed out during the info meeting and that is available on the Sheet Shack outside Mr. Smigell's Office in the band room. Band Camp Packet: Zip File

Individual Forms (that are in the Zip File):

- Student Registration Packet (pdf and doc)
- Scholarship Application (pdf)
- Volunteer/Chaperone Registration Packet (pdf)
- Additional Payment Voucher Form (pdf and doc)
- 8th Grade Information Packet (pdf)

Full Band Camp Costs is $325 - unless paid in full on initial deposit (which is $300).
Initial payment of $50 and all forms are due on Friday, April 21st.


Little Caesar's Fundraiser:

An excellent way to help gather some funds for your student's band account to help pay for band camp, instrument accessories / repairs, lessons, band trips (we have one next school year!), and/or anything else related to the student's enrichment in the band program.

The Little Caesar Fundraiser packets are located in the Sheet Shack outside Mr. Smigell's Office in the band room.

Due Date: Friday, April 7th - No Later
Pick Up Date: Tuesday, April 18th - After school until 5:30pm. Please make arrangements with another family or friend to pick up your student's order if needed.

Mrs. MacDermaid needs some help sorting orders after 1pm - Please contact her (contact info is below) if you are available to help out.

Checks payable to Howell High Band Boosters for fundraiser only. Payments must be included with the order or the order will not be placed. No tax added to orders. Please put student's name, current grade, phone number, and if they're in 8th grade, their student number is needed.

Any questions? Please call or text Mrs. MacDermaid 734-476-0312

April / May Events:

Mark your calendars! Here are the events that are official atm.

Howellpalooza is Thursday, April 6th at 7pm.

HHS Band Lock-In is Friday // Saturday April 21st // 22nd.

HHS Collage Concert is Thursday, April 27th at 7pm.

HHS Band Spring Concert is Tuesday, May 23rd at 7pm.

Memorial Day Parade / Picnic is Monday, May 29th.

**More information about these events will be announced after Spring Break / when we get closer to the events. Lock-In Info and Packets for both students and chaperones will be available at this time too.

*** A couple things are still being planned out (Howellpalooza/Collage/Memorial Day Parade practice dates and HHS Band Banquet for example). When we have the dates and information, we will let you know asap.

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That's a lot of information but we wanted to get it all posted before Spring Break. I hope everyone have a fun and safe Spring Break! I hope to see you guys soon!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

P.S. I am working on the background / format of the blog - so if you see some new backgrounds or such, it's okay. I am just test running a few images, fonts, colors, etc. (Since it is a new feature)

FESTIVAL FOR HOWELL BANDS IS CANCELLED

Hello Everyone,


DTE has said several time this is the largest outage in it's history.  Unfortunately MSBOA band festival for Howell is it's latest casualty.

HOWELL BANDS ARE NOT PERFORMING AT FESTIVAL TOMORROW. PLEASE TELL EVERY SINGLE PERSON YOU KNOW IN THE BAND PROGRAM THAT THIS IS SO.

I talked things over with Mr. Schrock, our principal a little while ago and we agree for several reasons.

1. The projection for power returning is not until Sunday for the majority of the district.  People have have not had heat or running water for over 36 hours (and may not have it for almost another 48) and many many people are out of town.

2. The likelihood that we would be able to get even close to proper participation of the 260 students (not to mention parents) involved during this emergency is small.

3. Due to the nature of the problem (people not having power/internet) we needed to make this decision earlier than normal so the word could get out.  Normally this would be a little soon to jump to a conclusion, but we feel it is best this time around.

-In the end, I make all decisions based on what is best for the kids.  This decision, as sad as it is, is what is best for them.


Trust me, we have been working toward this for two months.  It is an understatement to say I am disappointed, but... sometimes (first time in 20 years for me) stuff happens.

Jason Smigell

Festival Times

Festival Info:

Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble goes to their MSBOA Festival on Saturday, March 11th. 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: 7:15am
Buses Leave: 7:45am*
Performance Time: 9:30am
Return at HHS: ~11:30am

Symphonic Band:

Report Time: 10:25am
Buses Leave:  10:55am
Performance Time: 12:40pm
Return at HHS: ~2:40pm

Wind Ensemble:

Report Time: 1:15 pm
Buses Leave:  1:45 pm
Performance Time: 3:30pm
Return at HHS: ~5:30pm*

* - 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 ^.^)

We have enough chaperones for each band for festival. Thanks for everyone who signed up!


~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Festival Concert

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 23rd 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 11th. 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.

Concert Band:
Performance Time: 9:30am

Symphonic Band:
Performance Time: 12:40pm

Wind Ensemble:
Performance Time: 3:00pm

We have enough chaperones for each band for festival. Thanks for everyone who signed up!

Report times will be posted tomorrow. Stay tuned!


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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

HHS Marching Band playing at Winterfest Pep Rally

The Marching Band will be preforming during the Winterfest Pep Rally tomorrow, Friday, February 10th.

A reminder to the students to wear this season's shirt for the pep rally and bring all of this season's Marching Band music.

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett