Band Camp and Beyond!

Band Camp:

Report Times for Home Band Camp:

• Leadership Day: (Drum Majors / Squad Leaders) 
• @HHS: Thursday, August 10th: 8:30am to Noon
• If you applied and passed the test, you are required to show up to "graduate" in becoming a Squad Leader. This is mandatory!
• New Member Day:
• @HHS: Friday, August 11th: 8:30am to Noon
• Anyone new to Marching Band and Squad Leaders need to be at this. This is mandatory, unless cleared by Mr. Smigell, Mrs. Allegoet, and Mrs. MacDermaid.

Report Times for Away Band Camp:

• Sunday, August 13th: Everyone - To Go To Eagle Village
• @HHS: 7am - Check-In, Instrument Assignment, Load Trailer / Buses
• Thursday, August 17th: Everyone - Return To School
• @HHS: ~ 2:30pm / 3pm (Watch the Blog / FB Groups for exact ETA)

Packing List:

Dress to the weather - Currently it's being reported for Hersey, MI for us to have mid/high 70s weather and being partly cloudy. But this is MICHIGAN, where weather can change in a blink of an eye!

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. 35 -36). 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

Three 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: Jade
Show: Star Wars  (the 2nd show if there are two)
Author: Jade
Password: Hansshot1st   (Han S shot first (as in Han Solo)).

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

Post-Band Camp Practices:

Tuesday, August 22nd: 7:30am - 10:30am -> Main Football Stadium
Wednesday, August 23rd: 7:30am - 10:30am -> Main Football Stadium
Thursday, August 24th: 7:30am - 10:30am -> Main Football Stadium

Monday, August 28th: 7:30am - 10:30am -> Main Football Stadium
Tuesday, August 29th: 7:30am - 10:30am -> Main Football Stadium

**First Football Game - Additional Practice / TailGate / Etc. will be announced after Band Camp**

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.

We understand that School Orientation is during the week of the 21st. We got it okayed for students to get theirs done on Monday or during the afternoon sessions of their grades assigned day (if they have a morning session). The only thing the students have to do is to tell the staff that they are with the Marching Band.

Uniform Fittings:

More info coming after Band Camp.

HHS Home Football Games - Season 2017:

• Home vs Salem - Thursday, August 31st@ 7pm
• Home vs Novi - Friday, September 8th @ 7pm
• Home vs Livonia Franklin (Senior Show)* - Friday, September 22nd @ 7pm
• Home vs Canton (Homecoming)* - Friday, October 6th @ 7pm

* The Senior Show and Homecoming switched their traditional order due to having a short / early home game schedule (too close to the beginning of school to plan the dance).

Also, this is a four home regular game season - Smigell and I personally checked today with the Varsity Football Coach and the Athletic Department.

Uniform for the First Game* - Thursday, August 31st @ 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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~ I'm in Michigan and excited to start the season!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

I am officially ON DUTY :)

Hello everyone,

I just wanted to let you all know that I'M OFFICIALLY BACK from vacation :D

I am now checking my work email (smigellj@howellschools.com) daily and if you need to talk on the phone, email me and I'll give you a call.

I'M REALLY EXCITED ABOUT THIS UPCOMING YEAR!!! I have some new ideas and I've heard alot of you have some too!

We have some great marching band music picked out and the drill is EPIC.

Special thanks to Kris, Christine, Laura, Dean, Don, Jade/Nicole, Joe, Kayla, and anyone else that helped the ship run during the summer!

Be sure to read the posts coming down the pipe from Christyne and Jade/Nicole, as they will have the details of the upcoming year's calendar and schedule.

LET'S ROCK!

-Smigell


  

Marching Band info!!

Squad Leader Day
August 10th
8:30am-12:00pm
You know if you're a squad leader already.  All who applied, passed the test and are accepted!  Please show up if you are.  This is mandatory!!

Newbie Day
August 11th
8:30am-12:00pm
Anyone new to Marching Band and squad leaders need to be at this.  This is mandatory, unless you've already cleared not being there with Smigell, Mrs. Allegoet, or Mrs. MacDermaid.

Please be drinking water NOW through the entire season of marching band!!  You cannot catch up very easily if you show up to camp dehydrated.  It could also cause you to possibly vomit in front of your friends, which is not fun.  Bring a water bottle to refill at everything marching band related, especially newbie day and to camp.  We will provide lots of water and Gatorade.

Also, get outside and get used to the weather.  You will be glad you did!!

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