Basket Raffle-Pep Band-Pie Fundraiser-Pictures-First Concert 10/15

Thank you to Jamie Miller and family for organizing a great taco tailgate for us and our visiting 8th graders on Friday! Thanks also to everyone that helped!

Pep Band: Friday, September, 27th:

When: Friday Night - Sept 27th @6:30pm - End (~9pm unless a shut out, weather, time outs, etc.)

Where: Hartland HS - 10635 Dunham Rd. Hartland 48353 // 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 (Cirque Du Howell)

Pep Band is not required - it goes towards your band letter / medals and it is fun. ^.^ It's marching band but you don't play at half time or pre-game!  You meet Mr.Smigell at the gates at 6:30pm to get in (students playing in pep band are free  - 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 Hartland HS (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.

• BAND BOOSTER BASKET RAFFLE 

  TUESDAY OCTOBER 15th 

  

  
  

                                                                                

  Prior to our annual Fall Band Concert, the Boosters organize a BASKET RAFFLE FUNDRAISER. 

  We’re requesting members to kindly donate baskets/items for this raffle, volunteer your time and talents or purchase raffle tickets the night of the concert.   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

  POPULAR BASKET THEMES:  Food, coffee, lottery, movie night, sports, seasonal, sweets, school spirit, games………..   Ideas are limitless.  Be creative! 

  
  

  Please bring your baskets/items to the band room by the end of school on October 15th. 

  Volunteers are needed to help ensure a successful fundraiser. 

  
  

  Setup begins at 4:30    

              Selling begins at 6:00 until the concert begins. 

  Mr. Smigell will raffle off the baskets in between performances. 

  
  

  Any questions??? Contact Lisa Grager - lgrager@live.com 

  
  

  Thank You for Supporting the Howell Band Program! 

  
  

  
  

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Pie Fundraiser
Traverse City Pie Company Fundraiser going on now until Friday, October 4th!  Pie certificates are $17 each and students earn $4.50 per pie certificate sold for their Charms fundraising account.  Checks payable to "Howell Band Boosters".  Questions?  Contact Monica Hacker at hackerm@howellschools.com  Order forms are available in the band room or here Pie Fundraiser Order Form/Info 

Marching Band Camp Photos Needed
The yearbook staff has requested photos from marching band camp for our marching band camp yearbook page.  If you have any photos you'd like to share, please send to Cayla at ct98103@howellschools.com - they need pictures NOW!  

First Band Concert - Tuesday, October 15th
First band concert is Tuesday, October 15th 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 T-SHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS/PANTS, JEANS, OR TENNIS SHOES. 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. Marching band members - you will be changing into your uniform during the concert after you perform, so bring your marching uniform (the season's black, fitness / shorts, all black socks and all black shoes).

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

IMPORTANT MARCHING BAND UNIFORM INFO!

IMPORTANT Marching Band Announcement

Due to predicted high humidity and temps around 80 degrees, the decision has been made to wear our "summer uniforms" for the second home football game - Friday, September 20th!  Summer uniform consists of marching band tshirt, khaki shorts and black shoes and socks.  

We are NOT wearing the formal marching band uniforms.

Home Game #2- vs. Novi - 8th graders are joining us!:
Friday, September 20th - @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: 5:15 PM (if you signed up to bring something, please bring with you)
Uniforms: Wear your "summer uniform" - marching band tshirt, school approved khaki shorts, solid black shoes and black socks

Step Off: 6:25pm - please arrive at 6:20 if you want to watch step off in case they go early!
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 for the First Game* - Friday, Sept 20th @ 5:15 pm:

Before each football game, the band boosters organize a tailgate for the marching band. For our second tailgate, we're having tacos! If you'd like to donate and/or volunteer to help, click on this link to sign up:

https://signup.com/go/FEddgcp

Please bring $3 per person if you are not donating something or helping with something (listed on the Sign Up link). 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. This helps with the extra costs needed to feed everyone.  Thanks!

WEEKLY UPDATE - SEPT. 20TH FOOTBALL GAME, FUNDRAISERS & LESSONS

Thanks to everyone that helped and made our first home football game and marching band tailgate a huge success!  A great performance by our HHS Marching Band and football team!  8th graders from Highlander Way and Parker Middle School are joining us this week :) 

Home Game #2- vs. Novi (8th Graders joining us!)
Friday, September 20th - @7pm

Report Time: 4:30pm ON THE FIELD*** (Please be on time - we only have enough time to run through the whole thing a couple times)
Tailgate: 5:15 PM (if you signed up to bring something, please bring with you)
Uniforms: Uniform TBD - depends on weather

Step Off: 6:25 pm (arrive by 6:20 to ensure you don't miss step off in case they go a little early)

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 for the Second Game* - Friday, Sept 20th @ 5:15 pm:

Before each football game, the band boosters organize a tailgate for the marching band. For our second tailgate, we're having tacos! If you'd like to donate and/or volunteer to help, click on this link to sign up:

SEPT. 20TH TAILGATE SIGNUP!

Questions?  Please contact Jamie at jamiehoward85@gmail.com or 248-792-1184

Please bring $3 per person if you are not donating something or helping with something (listed on the Sign Up link). 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. This helps with the extra costs needed to feed everyone.  Thanks!

LITTLE CAESARS FUNDRAISER PICK-UP - THURSDAY, SEPT. 19TH @ 3:30

If you participated in the Little Caesars fundraiser, orders will be delivered to the band room and must be picked up on Thursday between 3:30 and 4:45 PM!  Because product is frozen, you need to pick your order up during this time - we do not have anywhere to store these!

Questions? Contact Monica Hacker at hackerm@howellschools.com 

GRAND TRAVERSE PIE FUNDRAISER

The Grand Traverse Pie Fundraiser starts now - orders due October 4th!  Students earn $4.50 per pie sold for their Charms fundraising account.  Checks payable to "Howell Band Boosters".  Questions?  Contact Monica Hacker at hackerm@howellschools.com

Pie Order Form/Info

MUSIC LESSONS

Marching band camp coaches and Howell HS Band alumni Mike Block (trumpet) and Casie LaMay (clarinet) are teaching lessons!  If your trumpet or clarinet player wants to take lessons, this is a great opportunity!  Information below:

MIKE BLOCK (TRUMPET)

CASIE LAMAY (CLARINET)

IMPORTANT Marching Band Announcement

Due to predicted high humidity and temps around 80 degrees, the decision has been made to wear our "summer uniforms" for the first home football game - Friday, September 13th!  Summer uniform consists of marching band tshirt, khaki shorts and black shoes and socks.  Below is a "uniform requirement" sheet that we handed out at band camp check in and on the first day of school:

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

We are NOT wearing the formal marching band uniforms.

Home Game #1- vs. Northville:
Friday, September 13th - @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: 5:15 PM (if you signed up to bring something, please bring with you)
Uniforms: Wear your "summer uniform" - marching band tshirt, school approved khaki shorts, solid black shoes and black socks

Step Off: 6:30pm
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 for the First Game* - Friday, Sept 13th @ 5:15 pm:

Before each football game, the band boosters organize a tailgate for the marching band. For our first tailgate, we're having subs and mac & cheese! If you'd like to donate and/or volunteer to help, click on this link to sign up:

https://signup.com/go/YcXyOif

Please bring $3 per person if you are not donating something or helping with something (listed on the Sign Up link). 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. This helps with the extra costs needed to feed everyone.  Thanks!

Help Needed & Reminders

Help Needed

Final day for marching band and uniform fittings is tomorrow, Wednesday, September 11th at 3:30 (immediately following practice).  We are also distributing this season's marching band t-shirt to students.  If you can help, please contact Christyne MacDermaid at christynemacdermaid@gmail.com or 734-476-0312.  Thanks!

We also need a few more people to help with uniforms and cleaning up the band room after the football game on Friday.  If you can help, click on the link below to sign up:

https://signup.com/go/YcXyOif

Tailgate questions?  Contact Lisa Grager at lgrager@live.com

Marching Band - Friday the 13th Game

Detailed information about Friday's first home football game can be found on the September 7th blog post.  Right now, we are planning on wearing our formal marching band uniforms.  If that changes, we will notify everyone ASAP and students will wear their marching band t-shirt (they will receive that tomorrow), khaki shorts, black shoes (must be ALL, solid black), black socks.  Many students wear their marching band t-shirt and khaki shorts under their uniform.

If donating food or other items for the tailgate, make sure it arrives no later than 4:45 on Friday! 

Questions about anything?  Feel free to contact me at allegoel@howellschools.com

Thank you!  - Laura

Yes - there is marching band practice today!

Marching band practice - today, Monday, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Mr. Smigell is not at school today but there is practice this evening!

Marching Band - Sept. 13th Home Game & Tailgate Info

Our first home football game is next Friday, September 13th versus Northville! The HHS Marching Band is ready and excited to perform their 2019 half-time show "Cirque du Howell" for everyone! 

Home Game #1- vs. Northville:
Friday, September 13th - @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: 5:15 PM (if you signed up to bring something, please bring with you)
Uniforms: 6:00pm - Bring your solid Black socks and shoes (this season's marching band tshirts will be handed out Weds. after practice - students can wear this under their uniform)

Step Off: 6:30pm
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 for the First Game* - Friday, Sept 13th @ 5:15 pm:

Before each football game, the band boosters organize a tailgate for the marching band. For our first tailgate, we're having subs and mac & cheese! If you'd like to donate and/or volunteer to help, click on this link to sign up:

https://signup.com/go/YcXyOif

Please bring $3 per person if you are not donating something or helping with something (listed on the Sign Up link). 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. This helps with the extra costs needed to feed everyone.  Thanks!

Thanks to the Grager family for organizing our first tailgate. If you have tailgate questions, please contact Lisa Grager at lgrager@live.com

Senior Show Voting!

ATTN: HHS Marching Band Seniors!

This is your friendly drill writer and Smigell's helper from afar! /wave from IL

The Senior Show Voting Form is now open for MB Seniors to vote any songs they submitted for their Senior Show.

Voting will be open today until tomorrow, Friday, September 6th by lunchtime.

Results will be posted soon later. Smigell has the right to veto any song if the arrangement doesn't work.

You can suggest up to three songs -- but you need to post the title, artist/composer and link to the song.

https://forms.gle/eQGRhVi4MXwHsA2j7

Senior Show Song Suggestions

ATTN: HHS Marching Band Seniors!

This is your friendly drill writer and Smigell's helper from afar! /wave from IL

The Senior Show Interest Form is now open for MB Seniors to submit any songs they want to play for their Senior Show.

Since this season is longer - we will be playing the show twice this season compared to the last few. (And since it starts later, we delayed music choices until now.)

You have until Wednesday, September 4th to fill this out.

Voting will be open Thursday, September 5th and Friday, September 6th.

Results will be posted soon later. Smigell has the right to veto any song if the arrangement doesn't work.

You can suggest up to three songs -- but you need to post the title, artist/composer and link to the song.

Songs MUST have a marching band arrangement - which is why it is up to you to search/listen to and find what YOU want to play. If a suggestion doesn't have a link (to either buy and/or listen to the arrangement), it won't be added to the voting round.

CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT FORM! 

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Yearly calendar & other info

Welcome back!

We're having a great first week back to school in the band room. 

A band information packet and 2019-20 band calendar (page 3 of packet) was passed out to all students the first day of school.  Just in case you need a copy, here it is........

Band Info Packet & Calendar 2019-20

Marching Band Uniform Fittings:

Wednesday, September 4th at 3:30 p.m.

Friday, September 6th at 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 11th at 3:30 p.m.

Help is needed on these days to do fittings - no experience necessary!  Please contact Christyne MacDermaid at christynemacdermaid@gmail.com or 734-476-0312 if you can help :)

All new marching band members need to be fitted for their uniform - pick a day that works best for you.  Veterans - if  you got taller, lost weight, etc. over the summer, you will need to be re-fitted. Marching Band t-shirts will be distributed at or before the first home football game on Sept. 13th.

Little Caesars Fundraiser

Orders due September 6th - checks payable to Howell Band Boosters. Order forms and catalog available in the band room

Band Booster Meeting

First band booster meeting is Wednesday, September 4th at 6:30 pm in the band room. All are welcome! 😊

PRACTICE CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT 8/26/2019

Hello everyone,

Unfortunately rain is in the area for the rest of the evening and into tomorrow morning.  We are cancelling practice for TONIGHT ONLY 8/26/2019.  Normal practice will resume tomorrow 8/27 2:30pm at the stadium. 


-Smigell

Reminders and beginning of school info

Marching band camp 2019 was awesome! Amazing to see how much these students learn and accomplish in just 5 days 🎶💚🎵
Thank you to all the parent helpers that helped at check-in and pick up, camp chaperones and staff! Without all of you, camp wouldn't be possible! HHS Band families and staff are amazing!

Here is the marching band packet that was handed out at camp check-in:

Marching Band Packet 2019

Post-Band Camp Marching Band Practices:

Tuesday, August 20th: 8am - 11am -> Howell H.S. Football Field
Wednesday, August 21st: Noon - 3 pm -> Howell H.S. Football Field

Yes - you need to be at these practices if at all possible.  Please let Mr. Smigell or Mrs. Allegoet know if you can't make it.  Bring a water bottle, your instrument and marching band music!

Post-Band Camp Orientation for band:

Thursday, August 22nd:  8 am - 11 am

Pictures will be made up on Wednesday, September 4th!

First day of school is Monday, August 26th!

School Year Practices:

Monday Evenings: 6:30pm - 8:30pm (This includes the first day of school!)

Tuesdays - Thursdays: 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Uniform Fittings:

More info coming soon!

Little Caesars Fundraiser

Orders due September 6th - checks payable to Howell Band Boosters. Order forms and catalog available in the band room

Band Booster Meeting

First band booster meeting is Wednesday, September 4th at 6:30 pm in the band room. All are welcome! 😊

The busses just passed St. John area!!

A Few More Marching Band Details..........

The time is almost here!  Marching band camp 2019!!!  Check the August 7th blog post for other camp details if you don't find what you're looking for here.

Check-in help needed:  If you can arrive at check-in at 6:45 a.m. and help with check-in, please let me know by emailing allegoel@howellschools.com  We need 4 people to check in students, distribute info packets and answer questions.

Check-in procedure:

• Check-in begins on Sunday at 7 a.m.
• Go to the band room and check in with our volunteers (parents or students or both may check in). 
• Grab a marching band information packet and sign up for our band email list, if you'd like
• Turn in any medications to Nurse Baker - medication must be in the original container and in a Ziploc bag with student's name
• Take luggage to bus loading area
• Get ready to have a great time!

Students are bussed to AND from band camp.  You will drop them off and pick up at the high school.  Return time on Thursday is approximately 3:30 p.m.

Evening activity schedule:

Students have fun activities every evening after practice - here is a tentative schedule

• Sunday - Camp fire and smores
• Monday - Game and movie night (Games and school approved movie provided. Feel free to bring your own cards or games - as long as it fits in your luggage and is school appropriate!)
• Tuesday - Talent show (performing is optional - all acts must be pre-approved at camp by Mr. Smigell)
• Wednesday - Dance (Some students dress casual and some get dressed up - i.e. dresses, rompers, collared shirts/polo shirts, etc. As long as it meets school dress code, whatever you are comfortable in is great!)

Questions?  Feel free to email me at allegoel@howellschools.com or Christyne MacDermaid at christynemacdermaid@gmail.com

- Laura

Welcome Back Marching Band!

Band Camp:

Report Times for Pre-Band Camp:

• Leadership Day: (Drum Majors / Squad Leaders) 
• @ HHS: Thursday, August 8th: 8:30 am 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 9th: 8:30 am to noon
• Anyone new to Marching Band and Squad Leaders need to be at this. This is mandatory, unless cleared by Mr. Smigell or Mrs. Allegoet
• Bring your instruments and a water bottle
• Report to the Band Room

Report Times for Away Band Camp:

• Sunday, August 11th: Everyone - To Go To Eagle Village
• @ HHS band room: 7 am - Check-In, Instrument Assignment, Load Trailer/Busses
• Thursday, August 15th: Everyone - Return To School
• @ HHS: ~ approximately 3:30 pm (Watch the Blog / FB Groups for exact ETA or have student text or call when the busses reach Lansing area)

Packing List:

Dress for the weather - Currently it's being reported for Hersey, MI for us to have upper 70's weather and being sunny - with rain/thunderstorms on Wednesday. Low to mid 50's at night. But this is MICHIGAN, where weather can change in a blink of an eye! Be prepared for rain - bring a poncho!

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 (girls - camp allows one piece suits only) 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 Bath towels
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.)
• Rain Poncho / Umbrella
• 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, Vapes, 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 in a Ziploc bag with the student's name on it. 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.

Post-Band Camp Practices:

Tuesday, August 20th: 8am - 11am -> Howell H.S. Football Field
Wednesday, August 21st: Noon - 3 pm -> Howell H.S. Football Field

Yes - you need to be at these practices if at all possible.  Please let Mr. Smigell or Mrs. Allegoet know if you can't make it.  Bring a water bottle, your instrument and marching band music!

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.  Couldn't avoid the Wednesday afternoon practice due to professional development for teachers in the morning.

Post-Band Camp Orientation for band:

Thursday, August 22nd:  8 am - 11 am

Pictures will be made up on Wednesday, September 4th!

HHS Home Football Games - Season 2019:

Thursday 08/29/19  *Franklin High School       Away 7:00 PM

Friday 09/06/19  *Plymouth High School          Away 7:00 PM
Friday 09/13/19  *Northville High School      Home 7:00 PM
Friday 09/20/19  *Novi High School               Home 7:00 PM
Friday 09/27/19  *Hartland High School          Away 7:00 PM
Friday 10/04/19  *Salem High School            (Homecoming Game) Home 7:00 PM
Friday 10/11/19  *Canton High School          Home 7:00 PM
Friday 10/18/19  *Brighton High School          Away 7:00 PM
Friday 10/25/19   OPEN/KLAA Crossover    (Senior Night ) Home 7:00 PM

School Year Practices:

Monday Evenings: 6:30pm - 8:30pm (This includes the first day of school!)

Tuesdays - Thursdays: 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Uniform Fittings:

More info coming after Band Camp.

SQUAD LEADER LIST AND INFO

Hello Highlanders!!!


I am super excited about camp and the upcoming season (I really am!)! More info about that will be forthcoming.  I unfortunately goofed something up, however.  I had the squad leader list all ready and for some reason I thought I posted it.  Until this moment I have not.  So here it is:


Some thoughts:

1. The following people passed the squad leader test, indicated that they had no other after-school activities that would conflict with marching band, and agreed to attend both the SL clinic day and the newbie day next week (Thursday 8/8 and Friday 8/9 both 8:30am-noon). 

2019-2020 squad leader list 

Mitch Albrant

Morgan Atkins

Marcus Banks

Zoe Benn

Kyle Brinker (DM)

Josh Cowger

Colin Dewitt

Jacob Drotos (DM)

Andrew Grager

Sara Guarino

Sydney Hendrix

Lizzy Jamieson

David Johnston

Marian Kenney

Renae Kenney

Drew Lacommare

Kay Lama (DM)

Ryan Lane

Evan MCdonnell

Kim Meagher

Rocco Merucci

Connor Murphy

CJ Neboyskey

Jon Page

Casey Papson

Amanda Peddie

Tom Prince

Matt Roberts

Derek Simet

Hailey Smith

Lauren Soth

Michael Sutton

Luke Thacker

Owen Tolsdorf

Andrew Trierweiler

Katie Wyse

Jenna Wellman

Josh Zamonski

Jacob Zirkle

These people did not meet one or more of the three criteria for becoming a squad leader and need to contact Mr. Smigell ASAP (smigellj@howellschools.com or text) if they wish to change their status.

Sharon Kwan

Owen Wood

Jaya Yacks

Cameron Houthoofd

Luke Sheets

Matt Armbruster

If you don't see yourself on this list and think you should be there, please contact Mr. Smigell soon!

Again, my apologies for the late notice, it was bad memory, not laziness!