Parents! According to Mr. Smigell, Wednesday's practice is between 7:00am-8:00am with pictures following. If all goes well they could be finished before 9:30am. We need some parental assistance in passing out uniforms and putting them back once the shots have been completed so be prepared to stay the whole time. The photographer may also ask for your help in organizing groups. Please let me know if you wish to help. 517.303.4850.

Band members: Bring water bottles with your name on it so you can take it to the field with you during practice.

CAR WASH UPDATE! The date for the Car Wash has been changed to September 16, same time. This event is open to all band members! As stated previously, you can stay for a four hour shift morning or afternoon, or stay all day if you like. Money earned will be applied to each student account according to hours worked. We are in need of donated towels(and we will need lots and lots!), sponges, car wash detergent, long hoses, buckets and parents to supervise!! The owner is not only letting us use his facility and water that day but any service he receives, he will give 10% to the band boosters. So Parents, if you are in need of an oil change, like me, hold off and have it done that day!! Sign up board on the chalk board.

Tailgate donation update to follow next week for the 9/8 game. Thanks to all who provided the food and served! Many of the kids told me how much they appreciated it. We are in need of water!! They are supposed to be given water after they return into the stands following their opening performance, not when they first arrive to the stadium. After half time they have a brief break from 'the stands' and are on their own if they are hungry or thirsty. Should we have extra water they are definitely allowed to take. Call me if you are interested in donating water. Keep in mind there are approximately 128 band members.

Gosh, I am sure that I am forgetting something!?

Julie Dennis 517.303.4850

GAME WRAP UP (Edited)

What a game!!!! I really hope out of all this that four things are understood:

1. I want all the MB students to know how very proud I was to be their director tonight. You know that this isn't sunshine (because it wasn't all sunshine tonight, right?), this is the best beginning I have ever had to a year as a band director. Some of it is due to a new attitude on my part, but most of it has to do with all you band members picking up the vibe and rolling with it!! 95% of the night went CLOSE TO PERFECT (we'll get to what I thought wasn't perfect in a minute). THUMBS UP, FOLKS!

2. To the boosters who helped at the football game: THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have never had so much widespread help. It seemed like there were twice as many people assisting us tonight, and doing a great job. In the past, the work was shouldered by a valiant, frazzled few who always were burnt out by the end of the season. I would really like to prevent that this year by coninuing to involve even more (WAY MORE) people so that we get just as much (if not way more) done and keep from having the lifeforce sucked out of you!!


3. I hope the football team takes this as a learning experience rather than a crushing defeat. They played their hearts out and should be proud of themselves. They were never supposed to be even close and they almost won. These guys are worth supporting and so we shall....


4. We all have to try EVEN HARDER if we want to get where we want to go this year.


Ok... Here is the rest of the take on the football game. I was mad because We looked so great the rest of the night and it was reallyout of hand on the way back. This was a departure from our occasional "casual marches" that have happened in the past. It was everybody's fault, including my own for not being more specific. We will have a talk about how we conduct ourselves at the end of the night. In retrospect, it was not toobad, but compared to everything else that happened (your excellent march to the stadium, nice pregame, super enthusiasm in the stands, and great performance on the field), it really stuck out. There, I said it.

INFORMATION FOR THE FOOTBALL GAME!!!



Hello Band Bloggites!

Here is the information for the football game tomorrow!

Report time: 3:30 PM with instrument, music, black shoes, white socks, khaki shorts, and the CURRENT BAND SHIRT (If you were not at the parade, we will have your band shirt for you there. THIS UNIFORM MUST BE ADHERED TO!!

Tailgate (Food for all band members and some guests too!) approx 4:30. We may have to practice a little into the tailgate time (the rain chewed up some of our time yesterday), but we will make sure that there is at least a half hour to eat.

Get ready: 5:30 PM

Step off: 6:10 PM

Stake out stadium 6:25

Pregame: 6:45

Kickoff: 7:00

halftime Approx 7:40 (very approximate time... Could later, could be sooner, you never know..)

Yes, you have to stay until the end of the game!!!

Game will be done around 9:30 or 10pm

EVEN IF IT IS RAINING... ALWAYS SHOW UP!!! A LARGE BOAT FULL OF ANIMAL PAIRS WOULD HAVE TO FLOAT BY WITH LOTS OF THUNDER AND LIGHTNING IN ORDER FOR THE GAME TO GET CANCELLED IN ADVANCE!!!

Couple of other important announcements!


NO PRACTICE NEXT TUESDAY!

PRACTICE NEXT WEDNESDAY AND NEXT THURSDAY START AT 7:00 AM INSTEAD OF 7:30 AM!!!! Practice on Wednesday will go only until 8:00 am but practice on Thursday will go until 9:30 am.

PRACTICE TIME HAS CHANGED FOR EVERY MONDAY DURING THE SEASON. We are bumping it back either an hour or half hour, stay tuned, (As in a few hours) and the blog will be updated.

Julie, Margaret, is there anything I've missed? Kat, Big J, other minions, have I skipped anything important? EMAIL ME.


See you tomorrow... I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

Smigell

Hi everyone! Thanks, Jason, for giving us the opportunity to blog. I'm proud to be part of the band booster board, along with Julie Dennis, Debbie Hayes and Becky Chappel. Our trustees are Rick Kobylarz, Julie Belmont, Cindy Joseph, and Jay and Lynn Harrison.

Jason was pleased (and should be) with last year's events such as "getting a medal for the second time after only two years attending marching band festival, the numbers of kids attending solo and ensemble festival, the smokin' jazz band, Irish Band, technology class; the fantastic entertainment of Howellpalooza and Collage Concert" - and this year is shaping up to be even better! I can't wait to see what Jason and the bands have in store for us. It's gonna be an awesome year!

To start off the year, I have news from the Majorettes. Jessica Hayes and Kayla Dillon each won their overall title for their age division at the national competition! Way to go girls!

IMPORTANT NEWS - Students, please have your parents read this section regarding uniforms and tailgates!

MARCHING BAND UNIFORM FITTINGS - FRESHMEN or any others new to the band program - We kindly ask that you stay after band practice on Thursday, Aug. 24, to be fitted for your uniform. We will have several volunteers available to get this done as quickly as possible. If you cannot stay after on that day, we will also be able to fit you on Thursday, August 31. August 31 is also the 9th grade orientation day at the Freshman campus. We will be in the band room each day from 9:30 am to approx. 11 am.

TAILGATE - The place to be on Friday, August 25, beginning at 4:30 pm! We need some donations for our menu of Tacos and fixings! We would like to get some donations of shredded cheese, lettuce, soft taco shells, and lemonaid mix. Please call or email Julie Dennis to let her know what you can bring at 517-303-4850, email http://www.blogger.com/. We won't ever turn down a dessert, so you are welcome to send those in also. Parents, you are encouraged and welcomed to join us! Bring your own chair; we meet on the lawn outside the band room. If you cannot send in plates, napkins, cups, or food, we gladly accept gifts of cash to pay for the dinner. A donation jar will be on the table. See you Friday!

If you have any questions about band booster events, please give me a call at 548-2324 or email http://www.blogger.com/.

Margaret Bigham

Hello band members and Parents! I thank you too Mr. Smigell for allowing the Band boosters to utilize this communication area to keep in touch with everyone. We have a very promising year!

We have a CarWash set up for Saturday, September 9, between 8:30ish and 4:30ish. This is to be held at the Cruz N Valvoline on Grand River across from Brighton Ford. Mr. John Hummel had presented this opportunity when he agreed to a program with Brian Doefer on 10% of any services and the proceeds going to the Boosters. The day is broken up into two shifts and we encourage you to participate for half or all day. It should be a lot of fun! We have to provide the hoses, buckets, sponges, and lots of dry towels, etc. so if you sign up I will be calling to find out what you will be bringing that day. Based on how many hours worked the funds will be directed into your student account which is designed to offset costs for band camp etc. Look for the sign up sheet in the band room or contact me directly. Parents would be great in supervising and moving the cars along so please come join us.

Again, along with the car wash, we have an ongoing agreement that with any oil change a percentage goes to the band boosters providing you tell them that. Please look for the flyer on the band room wall and at the five tailgates. Stop by!

Julie Dennis 517.303.4850 cell

Parade Recap and News:


Hey everybody!

GREAT JOB at the parade yesterday!!! I received many many comments from people that there is "something different about us this year" and that "you guys look a lot better this year" (they then had to backpedal and say "not that you looked bad before"). My take on it is this. Every year, we talk about doing things differently, this year, we are actually DOING THEM.

"GOOD" ISN'T "GOOD ENOUGH" ANYMORE!!!

LET'S KEEP IT UP! I mean, why not, right? We can do it!!


ok.. in the news:

Please welcome Margret Bigham and Julie Dennis to the blog!!-
Margret and Julie now will be posting things on this blog for the boosters. Stay tuned for info on the uniforms, car washes, and something else I forgot.....

INSTRUMENT AND RAINCOAT WARNING!!
-After the parade, you should have left your instrument out to dry and your raincoat draped over something to air out. If the instrument is in it's case or the raincoat is crumpled up, FIX IT!!! Both run the risk of catching the dreaded PURPLE DOT DISEASE!!! Please take care of your equipment and bring the raincoat back to the band room on tuesday, august 22, 2006 at 7:30 am (BECAUSE THAT IS OUR NEXT PRACTICE!!!)

ok.. once again, great job at the parade, and see you tuesday!!!

Smigell

NEWS FLASH!!!! YES THERE IS STILL A PARADE... FOR NOW!!!

Hello bandos accross the district... The weather radar indicates that this system will pass before the stepoff time. We have raincoats (nice ones actually) To protect both student and instrument!! Report time is still as listed in the previous post.

See you there...

Smigell

p.s. For future reference... A PARADE IS ALMOST NEVER CALLED OFF!! Tornados have to be sucking up spectators for the parade to be cancelled. That's why we are the few, the proud, the band!

PARADE INFORMATION SNAKES ON A PLANE WARNING AND OTHER JUICY TIDBITS.....


SOAP (Snakes on a Plane) WARNING
Hello Band Blog readers,

As many of you know, I have been hyping SNAKES ON A PLANE for the past few weeks. It has occurred to me that I should warn everyone that snakes on a plane (The coolest movie in the world even though I have not seen it yet) may not be cool for everyone to see. I just found out that the movie is rated "R" and that there is swearing, limited nudity, and lots of death by snakebite in it. Kids, make sure your parents know what you are going to see if you go tonight. Let it be known that SoaP is not sanctioned, recommended or suggested viewing by HHS bands in any way. Having said that... ON TO THE REAL INFORMATION...


PARADE INFORMATION:

Date:August 19th, 2006

Report time:10:30am at the Howell Police Department parking lot (The street closes at 11:00 am, so don't be late!!)

Band room opens: 9:30am for anyone who needs to get in there....

Parade starts: 12:00 noon

Uniform: The new band shirt (these will be distributed AT THE PARADE SITE), Khaki Shorts, White socks, Tennis shoes (Preferably white).

Water will be distributed after the parade at the parking lot across from CITIZEN's INSURANCE.

For those curious, I also provided a picture of the shirt design (we are using one of the new Howell Logos)


Good luck, and sorry if my SoaP warning keeps any of you bandos from getting to see the movie tonight.

Smigell

p.s. other information about the season and a calendar can be found 2 posts back from this one ;)

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!

Please call everyone you know that doesn't check this blog!! Squad leaders, call your squadlings! THERE IS NO PRACTICE NEXT TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2006. There will be practice on wednesday, August 16, and Thursday, august 17, both from 7:30am to 9:30am.

PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS INFORMATION TO PEOPLE YOU KNOW!!


This week in the news:

-Band camp went very very well!! Mr. Stimson and I both agree that this was the best camp that we have had since we arrived at Howell. I am REALLY looking forward to starting the season!

-Mr. Shouldice will not be working with Howell Schools anymore. He has decided to move on and accept the position of DIrector of Bands at Highland Middle School (feeding Milford HS). Although we are going to miss him very much, we knew it was just a matter of time before he got to captain his own ship. We wish him all the best.

-First performance comin up is the MELONFEST PARADE!! Check the previous entry (Scroll below) for details on this and many many other things!


SMIGELL

THE MOST IMPORTANT BAND BLOG TO DATE... ALL THE INFORMATION THAT WE HAVE OR ARE WILLING TO DISSEMINATE AT THIS TIME. ****NEW INFO!!! UPDATED 8/1/06!!!****

It is extremely important that you PASS THIS INFORMATION ON TO PEOPLE WHO DON'T KNOW ABOUT IT. Seriously!! Parents, students, anyone reading this, please tell at least one other person who you think may not know about this blog.

Keep checking this particular post, as I will continue to add to it. Eventually, (as in the next few hours) this post on the blog will include:

NEW INFO ON SQUAD LEADER/NEWBIE DAYS AND BAND PICTURES!

-Who made squad leader

-Exact times and information about band camp (When, where, what to bring etc.)

-the calendar for the ENTIRE YEAR

-announcements about UPCOMING INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS!!



Ok... We start with the SQUAD LEADER LIST. First, a few notes:

1. The squad leaders were picked from people who took and passed the squad leader test. If you did not take the test, you were not considered.

2. People on this list are not officially squad leaders until they attend the ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY LEADERSHIP SEMINAR on August 3rd from 9am-3pm, the NEW BAND MEMBER HEAD START SEMINAR on August 4th from 9am-3pm, and BAND CAMP from august 7th-11th (Sleepaway). If you are on the list and cannot make these dates, please let me know so I can give you spot to an alternate. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO DISCUSSION ABOUT MISSING ANY OF THIS STUFF. You want to be a squad leader, make the time.

3. You may not have any other commitments that interfere with the practices and performances of the Howell High School Marching Band. Regular members, maybe. Squad leaders, no way.

4. The alternate squad leaders shall be used if the starting squad leaders cannot fit the above requirements or if we have overflow after band camp. The alternate squad leaders are allowed to come to the seminar but it is optional.


And now, the SL LIST in alpha order:

(All people on this list must be present at the aforementioned dates)

Drum Majors:
Ben Dennis
Emily Ellison
Jane Galubenski

Majorette:
Jessica Hayes

Flags:
Meghan Altemus
Sara Pohl

Flute
Vonnie Bigham
Michelle Garrett
Rayna Glynn
Ashley Mcquillen
Aimee Muscoe
Autumn Reynolds

Clarinet
Andrea Fosshage
Brittany Green
Kat Jakrewski
Eric Joseph
Ashlin Murphy
Sam Slagell

Saxophones
Tiffany Dancer
Jeremy Ellens
Jason Simmerman
Jonathan Taylor
Kyle Webster

Horn
Alyssa Hayes

Trumpet
Anthony Barrow
Jacob Doefer
Kaitlyn Estes
Holly Williams

Trombone
Chaz Chappel
Josh Fenn
Brandon Wright

Euphonium
Brian Leyder

Tuba
Stephanie Smith

Drumline
Nick Hoornstra
Matt Ogg
Krystal Sexton
Andrew Williams

Alternates
Sara Candito
Danna Glynn
Jessica Kobylarz

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS:

SANDALS OF ANY KIND ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE AT ANY MARCHING REHEARSAL. Neither are clogs, crocs, platform shoes or boots. ONLY ATHLETIC SHOES OR SPECIALIZED MARCHING SHOES ARE ACCEPTABLE.

Thursday, August 3, 2006 9am-3pm Squad Leader Seminar MANDATORY FOR ALL SQUAD LEADERS (see above for who must attend) Held at the HHS Band Room. Bring your instrument/equipment, a water bottle, proper shoes for marching, and a pencil. Bring YOUR OWN LUNCH

Friday, August 4, 2006 8:30am-9:30am Parent meeting for new members and anyone who wants to ask final questions. Held at HHS Band room and footbal field

Friday, August 4, 2006 9am-3pm (SAME DAY) New Member get-you-acclimated-so-band-camp-isn't-quite-so-confusing workshop. All new marching band members (regardless of grade level) are STRONGLY ADVISED to attend. It is MANDATORY for all squad leaders to attend this workshop. Bring your instrument/equipment, a water bottle, marching or athletic shoes, and a pencil. BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH.

Monday, August 7th 2006 6:45-7:00am DROP OFF STUDENTS FOR BAND CAMP!!!! (Suggested packing list and sample itinerary for each day TBA) The band camp is held away at EAGLE VILLAGE in Hersey, MI. For more information about the camp itself, please go to www.eaglevillage.org (I goofed earlier and said alc.org... sorry!)

(AUG 8,9,10 AWAY AND BAND CAMP WOO HOO!)

Friday, August 11, 2006 approx. 4pm PICK UP STUDENTS AT HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL RETURNING FROM BAND CAMP!! (This time may change slightly but the kids with cell phones usually do a mini fan-out on the bus....

Tues, August 15, 2006 7:30-9:30am Parade/halftime marching rehearsal
Wed, August 16, 2006 " "
Thurs, August 17, 2006 " "

Saturday, August 19, 2006 MELONFEST PARADE Report time 10:00AM... at Howell Police Dept. (this time may fluctuate to an hour earlier once we get more information)

Tuesday, August 22, 2006 7:30-9:30am Halftime/pregame marching rehearsal
Wednesday, august 23, 2006 7:30-9:30am " "
Thursday, August 24, 2006 7:30-9:30am " "

Friday August 25, 2006 HOWELL v. DAVISON AT HOME!!! Time TBA

Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday August 29, 30, 31 7:30-9:30am marching rehearsals...

Wednesday the 30th will be PICTURE DAY. The students will have a mass picture taken in the auditorium along with other rehearsal items


School begins... Regular rehearsals are monday nights (6:30ish to 8:30ishpm) tues-thusday directly after school for an hour. Exact times TBA once we get in touch with the athletic coaches.

9/8/2006 Home football game vs. MILFORD

9/29/2006 HOMECOMING vs. LAKELAND (Parade will be that day as well... the longest day of the year for band kids)

10/13/2006 Home Football Game vs. SOUTH LYON

10/20/2006 Home football Game vs. HIGHLAND PARK

10/26/2006 Fall Band Concert

10/27 and 10/30 composite band pictures

12/13, 12/14, or 12/19 Holiday band concert TBA (WE DON'T KNOW WHEN HOLIDAY VACATION IS YET SO WE CANNOT PUT THIS ONE IN INK)

Solo and Ensemble dates TBA

2/15/07 Pre festival band concert

3/3/07 BAND FESTIVAL

Howellpalooza TBA

April 17, or April 19, 2007... Collage Concert

May 22, 2007 Spring Band Concert

Lots of these items are still a little up in the air because the school calendar is not completely set yet, plus many things like Fantasy of lights, Hockey Band, Howell HS Pep Band (yes, it is coming back... WOOT!) and many other are still forthcoming.

IT SHOULD BE AN AWESOME YEAR!!! STILL MUCH MORE TO COME!!!!

OK... Take 2, This is a blog entry from over 4000 miles away!!! I am writing you from Krakow, POland! I have been traveling for the past couple of weeks! Here are the highlights:

I went on a cruise to the bahamas and key west florida. I caught a 3 foot baracuda fishing in the florida keys and I won $200 playing blackjack on the boat!!! (All skill, no luck of course!!!)

I snorkeled over a coral reef in the bahamas and I learned a new djembe beat from the captain of the boat. They have Bahamas/jamaican marching band. The music is called "junkanoo" (pronounced zshuh-kay-noo). It is really out of tune, but makes up for it in spirit and butt kicking factor!!!

I am now in poland for the next week and I will end my trip in Vienna, Austria. This year is the 250th birthday of his highness, Wolfgang amedeus mozart. There are supposedly 4 or five concerts a day of really really good mozart in vienna. I plan on listening to a lot of it....

Bottom line: If you are in band or percussion class, you will be exposed to Caribbean and or/mozart Music next year in some way (Trust me, it will be fun and inspiring!!!)

Poland is very inexpensive and beautiful!! The people speak polish, a little english and a little german, so I am doing ok (polish is very very hard to learn). I got an incredible meal with drinks for 40 zloty $1.00 = 3.08 zloty). It would have cost 25 or 30 bucks in the US. For instance, I am at the equivalent of LAN lords in poland, and it costs 5 zloty per hour. WHAT A VALUE!!!!

I have been thinking about this coming year. And I want you to know that I am very excited!!! I know I say this every year, but I mean it every year. The classes all have enough talent to run, and I feel very energized right now. I am VERY THANKFUL for the work that has already been put in by the minions over the summer. We will be having several more band wrokdays througout july and august. If you are interested, email me at smigellj@howellschools.com and I will include you on the "DL".

I also wanted to let everone know that the new booster board ROCKS. I cannot wait to work with them next year.

Ok.. so that is about it... it is time for the next world cup game. In Poland, they take thier Soccer, and wodka very seriously (I am only watching both, of course ;)


Smigell reporting from central europe.

Greetings all blog-o-licious bandos and their parents, and welcome to this entry of my blog! Here is all the most up-to-date information and news pertaining to the Howell High School band program:


PAST: When you look back on it, we have had an above average year. I would give it about a "B" grade. Some really fantasic things, and some disapointing things (nothing ever seems to be in the middle around here). Not bad at all, but we can do better. I would really like to thank the seniors for a particularly good job this year. They displayed leadership, creativity, and integrity all year long. Hats off! Speaking of hats off, yesterday, the memorial day parade was a scorcher. It is always a tough call to make on whether or not to wear full uniform when it is going to be that hot outside. At the time of the decision, the forcast was for the mid eighties. It ended up being in the low nineties! The kids were so strong through the entire parade and ceremony. I was very proud of them.


PRESENT:

-Awards banquet is tonight at 6pm in the high school cafeteria. If you want to come for the awards but not the meal, you can show up around 6:45pm.

-Flag tryouts are today after school in the high school band room. Good luck!

-Squad leader clinic is today and the squad leader test will be held this wednesday.

-Graduation band will play on Sunday, June 4th. Report time is 1:20pm. The performance at graduation is considered the final exam for the band class. If you come to graduation, you will be exempt from the final and do not have to come to that protion of exam day. If you do not attend, you will need to attend the exam and do the makeup assignment (TBA).


FUTURE: Band camp money is due June 9th. If you have problems getting the money in by that time, please call Mr. Smigell (517) 540 8001 or email Mr. Smigell smigellj@howellschools.com before the deadline.

-Band camp is August 7-11, 2006.
-New marching band member clinic is august 4th
-MANDATORY Squad leader clinic is august 3rd



Hope this helps!

-Smigell

Hey everybody!!

I FIANLLY have the posting for Symphonic Band!!! Listings are in alphabetical order:

Flutes
Lona Cerwinski
Kayla Dillon
Kim Hagadorn
Therese Jirasek
Kateri Maltby
Ashley Mcquillen
Kyndra Palinkas
Miranda Radelt
Autumn Reynolds

Clarinets
Heather Fergusen
Andrea Fosshage
Amanda Huband
Keegan Maltby
Ashlin Murphy
Andrea Prado
Emily Warren
Roxanne Pardee
Sarah Pohl
Jackie Rendall

Oboe
James Park

Bassoon
Bobby Kenney

Saxophones
Brianne Blankenship
Samantha Bonfiglio
Brew Buckner
Jane Galubensky
Evan Hansel
Ryan Heslip
vanessa Loge
Jack Palmer
Gary Schomberger
Kyce Soeries
Chris Shoner
Jason Simmerman


Trumpets
David Crawford
Jacob Doefer
Eric Graham
Kayla Kuiakai-Lalond
Brian Roskamp
Matt Rosemary
Kellen Reason
Zach Sequin

Horn
Travis Helsper

Trombones
Josh Fenn
Ronnie Heslip
Josh Markovich
Laurel Smutek
Adam Wurster

Euphonium
Jessica Bader



Tuba
Keith Parker
Stephanie Smith

Percussionist
To be announced



Ok people, Some of you are wondering... WHAT'S WITH ALL THE SAXOPHONES?

Well.. Seeing that we are really short on horns in this group, some of the saxes will become "Saxahorns"

Could there be errors? Yes... Is it likely? No... Things were veryu competetive in the flutes, saxophones, and flutes... oh, and the flutes. Several of the flutes and saxophones qualified for symphonic band but still did not make it because of former wind ensemble people taking their spots. If you are happy, congratulations, keep it to yourself and be classy. If you are upset, come talk to me.


Smigell

INFORMATION ABOUT DRUM MAJORS AND SQUAD LEADERS:

Anyone interested in being a drum major for the 2006-2007 marching season should attend the meetings on wed, thurs, and fri (may 10th, 11, and 12) from 2:30-3:30

Requirements: Must be currently in 10th or 11th grade, all instruments are elligible, but low brass are slightly discouraged (ever so slightly).

People interested in becoming a squad leader will have the squad leader clinic during the day on monday, may 8th. The squad leader test will be administered after school on wednesday (makeup tests can be taken individually)

-Smigell

Congratulations to those who made it into wind ensemble. Symphonic postings should be coming soon after.

Smigell


Howell High School 2006-2007 Wind Ensemble

All placing are in ALPHABETICAL ORDER

Flutes
Scott Archer
Ruth Belmont
Vonnie Bigham
Rayna Glynn
Kristin Oke
Aimee Muscoe
Sam Ryan

Oboes
Kristin Bartkowiak
Michelle Garett

Clarinet
Jordan Eschelman
Brittany Green
Candyce Hill
Joe Hillier
Kat Jakrewski
Eric Joseph
Jess Kobylarz
Sarah Pohl
Kaitlyn Simmons
Sam Slagell


Saxophones
Mike Brown
Sarah Candito
Tiffany Dancer
Jeremy Ellens
Eric Grabijas
Jonathan Taylor









Trumpets
Anthony Barrow
Mike Block
Ben Dennis
Kaitlyn Estes
Brian Tworek
Holly Williams
Scott Wittla



Horn
Paul Clifton
Keena Dixon
Alyssa Hayes




Trombone
Chaz Chappel
Connor Harlow
Dalton Matznik
Eric Stantz
Brandon Wright

Euphonium
Brian Leyder

Tuba
Matt Ogg
Gary Shomberger

Percussion
Cory Boomer
More tba

Hello Everyone!

This is a new post just to show that the blog is back up and running!!! The informational meeting will take place this Thursday, May 4th, at 6pm. ALL WILL BE REVEALED THEN.

'Till then,

Smigell

HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL BANDS HAS A NEW WEBSITE!!!!


ALL INFORMATION IS NOW GOING TO BE POSTED ON THIS SITE, STARTING NOW!!

(Including all information about BAND CAMP!)

READY?


goto www.howellbands.com

SEE YOU THERE!!

OH MY GOD THE MARCHING MUSIC JUST CAME IN AND IT IS TOTALLY SSSSSSWWWWEEEEEEET!


HOLY SSSSSMMMMMOOOOKES!!!!!



Our festival show this year..... (Drum Roll) IS THE INCREDIBLES!! For once, Hal Leonard has done justice to good music and written a fantastic arrangement for this great music!!!

EVERYONE IS GONE TO POOP THEIR PANTS WHEN THEY HEAR THIS MUSIC.

THE CROWD WILL BE THROWING CASH, FLOWERS, AND BABIES!


This on top of the fact that this already has been dubbed the first of "THE THREE GOLDEN YEARS"!!

We have the talent... We have the drive... The ship has come in... As far as the people part of the equation goes, EVERY aspect of the Howell High School Band program

(Marching Band, Concert Ensembles, Percussion, Tech, Irish, Jazz, Flags, Majorettes, Solo and ensemble, private lessons...

DID I MENTION THAT THE MUSICAL IS THE MUSIC MAN THIS YEAR!!! If you had to chose the best musical to play if you were in pit band, Music man would be in the top five!!

WWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWW!!!!!

DID I MENTION THAT WE ARE GOING ON A TRIP THIS YEAR!?!?!?!?!?

I AM GOING INSANE!!!!!!

OK.. I'm feeling a little better.

We have two things standing in our way.

#1. Cash. Prepare to fundraise A LOT this year. Mitch Ryder set us back a bunch (It was nobody's fault, it just happended that way).

#2. Ourselves. Last year was not a bad year, but it wasn't one of our best. THE BAND PLANETS HAVE ALL ALIGNED (don't worry, I'm not actually into astrology). THIS YEAR COULD, AND SHOULD BE THE GREATEST YEAR HHSB HAS HAD IN 30 years!! EVERY PERSON NEEDS TO HAVE PASSION AND DRIVE! If we have a little drive, a little passion, and a little cash.


GAME OVER!!! BAND TAKES OVER THE WORLD!!!

Actual information, calenders, and schedules to follow very soon.


Peace out,

Smigell

Actual Schedule version of the blog!!

Hello all!

This will hopefully help everyone out who is curious about the schedule for the next few days.

Wednesday

2:30-Brief meeting for PIT BAND after school to pass out music for rehearsal and discuss rehearsal schedule. The meeting will take less than an hour.

7-9PM HOWELLPALOOZA DRESS REHEARSAL

Here is the lineup:

1. Jazz band
2. Color guard
3. Classicality
4. Majorettes
5. "Stool Sample"
6. Intermission
7. Highland Dancers
8. PIstol whipped kelly
9. liable to change
10. calamity
11. Percussion blowout fiesta

Thursday:

Howellpalooza report time is 6:30PM THe show starts at 7:00!!! Everyone should come!! THe show should be awesome!!!


Friday

Pit Band rehearsal 2:30-4:00PM


Next week: Pit rehearsal mon, tues, thurs friday of next week 2:30-4:30 pm.

OK... see you thursday night!

Smigell

HOWEL HIGH BANDS "FALSE ALARM" EDITION OF THE BAND BLOG!!!


Don't get too excited yet, folks! I just wanted to post this to let you know that I am still working on the audition placements. My dog had unexpected surgery again and I had to go out of town for a day as well, so things got pushed back a bit. I hope to have them done as well as some work on upcoming events as well. I hope that this break is as restful and regenerative or you as it has been for me. I CAN'T WAIT to get back in the saddle and actually start making music!!! If I get the placements done in time (along with all my other work, I've been coming in pretty regurlarly this week to get stuff done), I will make sure to post them.

SMigell