A Tree, A log, I think I'll Write a BLOG...
Hello everyone!! Here is the latest band news:
PERFORMANCE TIME FOR MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL:
Our performance time at Walled Lake Western High School is 7:15 PM on Tuesday, Oct 5th. Our bus will depart at 5:30pm from the high school. Thus, we need to load our busses at around 5pm. Everyone under the sun is invited to come see us!
Basketball Band invitation: We have been invited, along with our hockey band engagement (Oct 16th) to play for the UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN BASKETBALL team during their game versus Delaware State. Here's the problem... THE GAME IS ON DECEMBER 29th! How many people would be able to make it? We need to let the folks at the marching band know by this thursday...
Pep band is at Brighton this week... Every child is welcome, and parents too! (If they pay)
ok.... that's all the news that's fit to print!
Smigell
Tuesday, September 28, 2004
Thursday, September 23, 2004
Band BLOG... Stardate 9/23/04. We have sighted a strange object up ahead... We think it may be HOMECOMING!
Band Blog Homecoming Edition:
-Friday is homecoming. Basically, it means that if you are in marching band, you will get up, go to school and come home at 10:30pm. You should bring your black socks, band shirt, and anything else you need with you to school in the morning.
Here is the schedule:
12:40pm Marching Band is dismissed for pep rally. The pep band goes until the end of the school day.
2:30 pm Band goes to the field to have a homecoming dress rehearsal and field show run through
4:00 band gets a 1/2 hour dinner break
4:30 Jump into the uniforms!
5:00 Line up for the parade by the bus drop off area (the parade is on campus this year)
5:30 Homecoming parade!
6:00 arrive in the stadium and chill out.
6:30ish- pre game
7:00 Kick off and BEAT LAKELAND!!
ALUMNI: You are most welcome to join us in the stands! If we have enough people show up for the parade, you can even march with us. We will be playing "Howell High Forever", so you should be fine for the parade. Depending on the amount of people showing up, we might even put you on the field. This is the first year where there has been serious interest to have people come back, so we will have to play it by ear. We will be playing "A Whole New World" on the field. We will have extra copies for those who want to be really brave. If everyone is flexible, we should be just fine and have a great time!
That is it for now. Sorry about the distance between blogs. They should be shorter in the future.
Band Blog Homecoming Edition:
-Friday is homecoming. Basically, it means that if you are in marching band, you will get up, go to school and come home at 10:30pm. You should bring your black socks, band shirt, and anything else you need with you to school in the morning.
Here is the schedule:
12:40pm Marching Band is dismissed for pep rally. The pep band goes until the end of the school day.
2:30 pm Band goes to the field to have a homecoming dress rehearsal and field show run through
4:00 band gets a 1/2 hour dinner break
4:30 Jump into the uniforms!
5:00 Line up for the parade by the bus drop off area (the parade is on campus this year)
5:30 Homecoming parade!
6:00 arrive in the stadium and chill out.
6:30ish- pre game
7:00 Kick off and BEAT LAKELAND!!
ALUMNI: You are most welcome to join us in the stands! If we have enough people show up for the parade, you can even march with us. We will be playing "Howell High Forever", so you should be fine for the parade. Depending on the amount of people showing up, we might even put you on the field. This is the first year where there has been serious interest to have people come back, so we will have to play it by ear. We will be playing "A Whole New World" on the field. We will have extra copies for those who want to be really brave. If everyone is flexible, we should be just fine and have a great time!
That is it for now. Sorry about the distance between blogs. They should be shorter in the future.
Thursday, September 09, 2004
Greetings all blog-ites!
Here is the latest and greatest news from the band:
Right now we are auditioning in all of the bands. Auditions will conclude either Monday or Tuesday of next week. Results will either be posted Tuesday or Wednesday.
Percussion class will probably conclude their performance testing on Tuesday or Wednesday.
THERE IS NO MARCHING BAND PRACTICE TOMORROW 9/10/04!!!
HOWEVER, THERE IS THE FIRST ROAD PEP BAND GIG OF THE YEAR!!
Howell Vs. Novi (A House Divided)
That's right! Every band member is invited (even non marching band members) to travel to Novi, MI to support our intrepid Highlanders as they clash with the always pesky Novi Wildcats. Unfortunately due to budget constraints, there will be no transportation provided. There are many parents and kids carpooling, however. Admission to the game is free if you are with the pep band. Maps are available in the band room.
REPORT TIME TOA GET IN FREE AT NOVI IS 6:30PM AT THE MAIN TICKET GATE AT THE NOVI HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM
I will be present at Howell High School until about 5PM if you want to pick up instruments.
THIS ACTIVITY IS OPTIONAL, BUT HIGHLY RECCOMENDED BECAUSE OF THE IMMENSE FUN!!!
Practice schedule for next week:
MONDAY 9/13/04 Practice at the stadium field 5-7pm
TUESDAY,WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY Practice will be at the STADIUM FIELD from 2:30 until 3:20PM
Ok... That's about it!
Go HIGHLANDERS!
Here is the latest and greatest news from the band:
Right now we are auditioning in all of the bands. Auditions will conclude either Monday or Tuesday of next week. Results will either be posted Tuesday or Wednesday.
Percussion class will probably conclude their performance testing on Tuesday or Wednesday.
THERE IS NO MARCHING BAND PRACTICE TOMORROW 9/10/04!!!
HOWEVER, THERE IS THE FIRST ROAD PEP BAND GIG OF THE YEAR!!
Howell Vs. Novi (A House Divided)
That's right! Every band member is invited (even non marching band members) to travel to Novi, MI to support our intrepid Highlanders as they clash with the always pesky Novi Wildcats. Unfortunately due to budget constraints, there will be no transportation provided. There are many parents and kids carpooling, however. Admission to the game is free if you are with the pep band. Maps are available in the band room.
REPORT TIME TOA GET IN FREE AT NOVI IS 6:30PM AT THE MAIN TICKET GATE AT THE NOVI HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM
I will be present at Howell High School until about 5PM if you want to pick up instruments.
THIS ACTIVITY IS OPTIONAL, BUT HIGHLY RECCOMENDED BECAUSE OF THE IMMENSE FUN!!!
Practice schedule for next week:
MONDAY 9/13/04 Practice at the stadium field 5-7pm
TUESDAY,WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY Practice will be at the STADIUM FIELD from 2:30 until 3:20PM
Ok... That's about it!
Go HIGHLANDERS!
Friday, September 03, 2004
CAN'T GO TO BED... GUESS I'LL BLOG!!
The crazy thing about this season is that it is one third over, and we have only been "back to school" for 3 days!!!! Since I have been blessed/cursed with insomnia this night, I suppose I will embark upon a state of the band blog:
Game overview:
Hello all. I returned from our 21-7 thrashing of Milford a few hours ago. Playoffs are cold but involved audiences are hot!!!! I will always take a win over a loss! The football team is looking inspired and so is the band. I was very pleased with the band's perfirmance. Both in the stands and on the field. The new location of the band closer to the student section has it's ups and downs. One of the big ups is that the students can interact with the members of the band for cheers.... it was very successful in the latter half of the game when the action was hot. The downside is that about 5,000,000 people try to get through on the ground level and complicate things greatly. All in all I think we will try to stay there and make it work. Mr. Paige, our athletic director said that he will assist in diverting civilian traffic to other stairs so that we get less interferrence.
Thanks to Mr. Buckner, Mrs. Shaine (sp?) and all the other folks that helped our passing out the water
Thanks to Sue Baker for being Sue Baker (keep working on the flute chops Sue)
Thanks to the Hubbels and ther Clarks in particular for a wonderful tailgate!
Thanks to Sue Hemond and Joe Provenzano for stalwartly undertaking a new and exciting fundraiser (auctioning/raffling the band). I know this will be a success.
Anyone who taped the show, I would appreciate sending the tape with their child on Tuesday. It would be a great help for the kids to see the show from above so we can correct our mistakes.
Thanks to Jeff stimson for writing KILLER drill and being the angel AND devil on my shoulder.
Thanks to Jim Shouldice for being the exemplary assistant director. A classier, more steady minded, more comepetant, mature, fantastic musician would be very difficult to find. "The Shouldice" is very welcome in Howell.
We have been taking the flags for granted this year because there is NO DRAMA and they ROCK. That is largely because of their fearless instructor, Allison Hardin. She brings home the bacon, fries it up in a pan, writes awesome routines, and puts up with the 3 directors' flatulent humor. She does the impossible and makes it look easy.
Thanks to Brian Riorden, a fantastic spanish teacher and the now OFFICIAL ANNOUNCER for the HHSMB. I never thought that I would have a Carl Grapentine (those of you close to the Michigan Marching Band will know what I mean), but it appears that I do....
Matt Sabin... Crusty but incredible... Keep making the drumline fantastic.
There are literally a hundred other people I should thank, but have forgotten. Please do not be offended. Simply know that children have benefited from your help; that you have touched a young person's life and made it better. If you are one of those young people and have helped me thus far.... either as a minion or outof the goodness of your heart, You are learning an extremely valuable lesson. The lesson is: True happiness comes from serving other people. True satisfaction comes from doing your job well and helping other people. True leadership comes from putting the needs of those you are in charge of over your own.
Marching Band will now settle down into a rhythm. We have weathered an incredible storm. We have performed three times by September 3rd. Our next obstacle shall be homecoming and the looming of marching festival. This is the first time that Howell will be going to marching festival in recent memory. We are hungry for success, and I think we will find it.
THE SCHEDULE FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS!!!
Monday, Labor Day: NO practice
Tuesday, 9/7/04 Rehearsal 2:30-3:00 in the band room. Everbody except pipers should be there
Wed, Thurs, and Friday rehearsal AT THE STADIUM from 2:30- 3:30 pm
FRIDAY is our first away game against Novi!!! This is completely optional, but it is a lot of fun. Because of budget constraints, there is no transportation provided by the district. Carpools need to be organized for this trip to Novi High School next friday evening. Admission is free, and the fun will be plentiful!!
Next week starting Wednesday, 9/8/04, audtitions will begin for the Varsity Band, Symphonic Band, and the Wind Ensemble. These auditions will be for a grade, and they will determine chair postitions until the holiday break. Audtion materials have been available since Wednesday, Sept 1, 2004.
The next home game is 9/24/04 This is HOMECOMING!!! If you are an Alum, Email me and let me know that you coming!! I would like to have a full alumni band to join us at the game!!
My Impressions of the classes so far:
The ninth graders are a breath of fresh air!!! I have started calling them the "Little Giants" Because they have so much potential!! I honestly believe that some of the kids could easily make it into wind ensemble right now, but lack the social maturity to pull it off. Who knows where the jumbo shrimp can go this year? I look forward to pushing, molding, and shaping this group of unique and wonderful youngsters.
The symphonic band is ready to roar!! I simply need to get this fantastic group of talented young people to realized how special they are (get these great young people to stop screwing around and perform to the top of their ability level, which is quite high when they are focused). If we can tame these wild horses...we could have a breakout year for this previously malinged unit within the Howell High School Instumental Music Program. We could make everybody forget that this is the middle ensmeble within the program. We could actually bring some hardware home from festival. I know you can do it!
The Wind Ensemble's future is unclear.... Last year we a had a handful of standouts who pulled the band along. I believe that the overall talent level is higher in the group this year than last year, but it is more spread out and the group is much younger. This group could be the greatest thing that Howell has seen in 15 years or the greatest dissapointment in the last 4. I am sounding ominous on purpose... This is a challenge to the members of this group!! I would much rather have hard workers than talented people any day of the week. WE COULD MAKE SUCH INCREDIBLE MUSIC THIS YEAR!!!! This is an invatation to those who are wavering in committment. Let us raise the bar and really make our ensemble shine!!! It could be so easy and spectacular if everybody helps to share the load. Our greatest challenge is complacancy... We need to work harder than last year to achieve similar results. However, if we do work harder, I sincerely feel that we can VASTLY SURPASS the musical and technical standards set by our talented predecessors!
We have begun brainstorming in percussion class! This group is smaller (by design) and no longer is burdened with wind band duty. Thus we are able to focus all of our attention on incredible creative endeavors and bettering ourselves as well rounded percussionists. Expect big things out of this ensemble. I have changed the complexion of this class to allw the creative juices to flow, and for the wonder to begin!
Our new independant study-Music theory-Music and Technology Class has started with a BANG!! It really is an experiment and so far it is a success!for more information about this team taught class, email Jason Smigell at smigellj@howellschools.com
The Jazz Band will begin 2nd quarter! After last year, I think we might try taking the jazz band on the road again!!! This time to MSBOA Jazz festival. This Ensemble is open to ANYONE in the program... EVEN NINTH GRADER$!! In the past we have taken a modern lean on the repertiore selection of this group and I intend to continue the trend. For some reason, the HHSJB loves funk. I love funk.... Why mess with it? This is not to say that the HHSJB will not play swing or blues or latin... We will diversify... maybe even with a little gospel (my new infatuation). But the main focus shall be funk... for now.
I STILL AM TRYING TO DRUM UP ENTUSIASM FOR IRISH FOLK MUSIC!!! I will be talking to the kids about this in the near future...
THERE WILL BE A MUSICAL THIS YEAR.... but we don't know yet what it is.. I will let you know as soon as Ms. Pringle decides. Any way you slice it... There will be a pit band!!
OK... I think that that is it!!! Sometimes it takes a long time to get the blog out, but the following blog is enormous. It have not been this excited about the start of the year since my first year here (I mean it!!) The boundries truly are governed by the STUDENTS within the program.
Mr. Smigell
P.s. MINIONS... CHECK THE MINION'S BLOG!!!
The crazy thing about this season is that it is one third over, and we have only been "back to school" for 3 days!!!! Since I have been blessed/cursed with insomnia this night, I suppose I will embark upon a state of the band blog:
Game overview:
Hello all. I returned from our 21-7 thrashing of Milford a few hours ago. Playoffs are cold but involved audiences are hot!!!! I will always take a win over a loss! The football team is looking inspired and so is the band. I was very pleased with the band's perfirmance. Both in the stands and on the field. The new location of the band closer to the student section has it's ups and downs. One of the big ups is that the students can interact with the members of the band for cheers.... it was very successful in the latter half of the game when the action was hot. The downside is that about 5,000,000 people try to get through on the ground level and complicate things greatly. All in all I think we will try to stay there and make it work. Mr. Paige, our athletic director said that he will assist in diverting civilian traffic to other stairs so that we get less interferrence.
Thanks to Mr. Buckner, Mrs. Shaine (sp?) and all the other folks that helped our passing out the water
Thanks to Sue Baker for being Sue Baker (keep working on the flute chops Sue)
Thanks to the Hubbels and ther Clarks in particular for a wonderful tailgate!
Thanks to Sue Hemond and Joe Provenzano for stalwartly undertaking a new and exciting fundraiser (auctioning/raffling the band). I know this will be a success.
Anyone who taped the show, I would appreciate sending the tape with their child on Tuesday. It would be a great help for the kids to see the show from above so we can correct our mistakes.
Thanks to Jeff stimson for writing KILLER drill and being the angel AND devil on my shoulder.
Thanks to Jim Shouldice for being the exemplary assistant director. A classier, more steady minded, more comepetant, mature, fantastic musician would be very difficult to find. "The Shouldice" is very welcome in Howell.
We have been taking the flags for granted this year because there is NO DRAMA and they ROCK. That is largely because of their fearless instructor, Allison Hardin. She brings home the bacon, fries it up in a pan, writes awesome routines, and puts up with the 3 directors' flatulent humor. She does the impossible and makes it look easy.
Thanks to Brian Riorden, a fantastic spanish teacher and the now OFFICIAL ANNOUNCER for the HHSMB. I never thought that I would have a Carl Grapentine (those of you close to the Michigan Marching Band will know what I mean), but it appears that I do....
Matt Sabin... Crusty but incredible... Keep making the drumline fantastic.
There are literally a hundred other people I should thank, but have forgotten. Please do not be offended. Simply know that children have benefited from your help; that you have touched a young person's life and made it better. If you are one of those young people and have helped me thus far.... either as a minion or outof the goodness of your heart, You are learning an extremely valuable lesson. The lesson is: True happiness comes from serving other people. True satisfaction comes from doing your job well and helping other people. True leadership comes from putting the needs of those you are in charge of over your own.
Marching Band will now settle down into a rhythm. We have weathered an incredible storm. We have performed three times by September 3rd. Our next obstacle shall be homecoming and the looming of marching festival. This is the first time that Howell will be going to marching festival in recent memory. We are hungry for success, and I think we will find it.
THE SCHEDULE FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS!!!
Monday, Labor Day: NO practice
Tuesday, 9/7/04 Rehearsal 2:30-3:00 in the band room. Everbody except pipers should be there
Wed, Thurs, and Friday rehearsal AT THE STADIUM from 2:30- 3:30 pm
FRIDAY is our first away game against Novi!!! This is completely optional, but it is a lot of fun. Because of budget constraints, there is no transportation provided by the district. Carpools need to be organized for this trip to Novi High School next friday evening. Admission is free, and the fun will be plentiful!!
Next week starting Wednesday, 9/8/04, audtitions will begin for the Varsity Band, Symphonic Band, and the Wind Ensemble. These auditions will be for a grade, and they will determine chair postitions until the holiday break. Audtion materials have been available since Wednesday, Sept 1, 2004.
The next home game is 9/24/04 This is HOMECOMING!!! If you are an Alum, Email me and let me know that you coming!! I would like to have a full alumni band to join us at the game!!
My Impressions of the classes so far:
The ninth graders are a breath of fresh air!!! I have started calling them the "Little Giants" Because they have so much potential!! I honestly believe that some of the kids could easily make it into wind ensemble right now, but lack the social maturity to pull it off. Who knows where the jumbo shrimp can go this year? I look forward to pushing, molding, and shaping this group of unique and wonderful youngsters.
The symphonic band is ready to roar!! I simply need to get this fantastic group of talented young people to realized how special they are (get these great young people to stop screwing around and perform to the top of their ability level, which is quite high when they are focused). If we can tame these wild horses...we could have a breakout year for this previously malinged unit within the Howell High School Instumental Music Program. We could make everybody forget that this is the middle ensmeble within the program. We could actually bring some hardware home from festival. I know you can do it!
The Wind Ensemble's future is unclear.... Last year we a had a handful of standouts who pulled the band along. I believe that the overall talent level is higher in the group this year than last year, but it is more spread out and the group is much younger. This group could be the greatest thing that Howell has seen in 15 years or the greatest dissapointment in the last 4. I am sounding ominous on purpose... This is a challenge to the members of this group!! I would much rather have hard workers than talented people any day of the week. WE COULD MAKE SUCH INCREDIBLE MUSIC THIS YEAR!!!! This is an invatation to those who are wavering in committment. Let us raise the bar and really make our ensemble shine!!! It could be so easy and spectacular if everybody helps to share the load. Our greatest challenge is complacancy... We need to work harder than last year to achieve similar results. However, if we do work harder, I sincerely feel that we can VASTLY SURPASS the musical and technical standards set by our talented predecessors!
We have begun brainstorming in percussion class! This group is smaller (by design) and no longer is burdened with wind band duty. Thus we are able to focus all of our attention on incredible creative endeavors and bettering ourselves as well rounded percussionists. Expect big things out of this ensemble. I have changed the complexion of this class to allw the creative juices to flow, and for the wonder to begin!
Our new independant study-Music theory-Music and Technology Class has started with a BANG!! It really is an experiment and so far it is a success!for more information about this team taught class, email Jason Smigell at smigellj@howellschools.com
The Jazz Band will begin 2nd quarter! After last year, I think we might try taking the jazz band on the road again!!! This time to MSBOA Jazz festival. This Ensemble is open to ANYONE in the program... EVEN NINTH GRADER$!! In the past we have taken a modern lean on the repertiore selection of this group and I intend to continue the trend. For some reason, the HHSJB loves funk. I love funk.... Why mess with it? This is not to say that the HHSJB will not play swing or blues or latin... We will diversify... maybe even with a little gospel (my new infatuation). But the main focus shall be funk... for now.
I STILL AM TRYING TO DRUM UP ENTUSIASM FOR IRISH FOLK MUSIC!!! I will be talking to the kids about this in the near future...
THERE WILL BE A MUSICAL THIS YEAR.... but we don't know yet what it is.. I will let you know as soon as Ms. Pringle decides. Any way you slice it... There will be a pit band!!
OK... I think that that is it!!! Sometimes it takes a long time to get the blog out, but the following blog is enormous. It have not been this excited about the start of the year since my first year here (I mean it!!) The boundries truly are governed by the STUDENTS within the program.
Mr. Smigell
P.s. MINIONS... CHECK THE MINION'S BLOG!!!
Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Everything you ever wanted to know about band !!! (well, at least for the next couple of weeks)
Hi folks! Here are the facts for the next couple of weeks:
If you are reading this, please email everybody you know that is in band that the blog is updated!
MINIONS: Read the minion's blog at www.bandminions.blogspot.com I will be updating it very soon! as in tonight!
Tomorrow, Thursday aug 26th, 2004
Rehearsal 7:00 am -10:00 am starting inside
You will be receiving the fight song and the star spangled banner. Be ready to rock!
Friday, August 27th 2004
GAMEDAY!
-Tailgate (food!) begins at 4:00pm at the mesa (the flat grassy area near the band room). Main entree provided. Bring dessert and snacky things to share if you wish.
-OFFICIAL REPORT TIME FOR ALL BAND MEMBERS IS 4:45PM
-OFFICIAL UNIFORM FOR THIS GAME IS THE SUMMER UNIFORM (band shirt, khaki shorts, tennis shoes). Sue, please note this so you don't kill me! I made this decision with Mrs. Hamill due to the high of 86f and predicted temp of 80f at game time. Next week is supposed to be at least 10 degrees cooler, so we will be swtiching back to normal uniforms at that time.
-Pregame performance time is 6:45pm, Kickoff is at 7:00pm, band will be all done around 9:30 or 10:00pm
Monday, Aug 30st, 2004
All Marching band members report for practice at the stadium at 5:00PM (not morning)and practice until 7:00 pm
Tuesday aug 31st, wed sept 1, thursday sept 2nd 2004 Practices each day from 2:30pm to 3:30pm.
Friday GAMEDAY!!! TBA
OKay... Now for some juicy dirt!
This is unnoficial, but soon to be come official. U of M called gave me two dates for this year's athletic band sub program! The two dates are:
Oct 16th Hockey band vs. St. Lawernce 4pm-10:30 pm committment
and.... Drum roll please....
dec 31 MEN'S BASKETBALL BAND vs UNC (ashville)... WOW! Committment 1pm-about 5:00 pm
Both of these dates are tentative. Have a veteran tell you more about this if you are new to the program. To put it in a nutshell, even if you are a sparty fan, YOU REALLY WANT TO GO ON THESE TRIPS.
Also, I have begun to resolve my backlog of phone messages and emails. If you have not already gotten a call or email back from me, expect one either tomorrow or friday (aug 27th)
ok... that's it for now...
Hi folks! Here are the facts for the next couple of weeks:
If you are reading this, please email everybody you know that is in band that the blog is updated!
MINIONS: Read the minion's blog at www.bandminions.blogspot.com I will be updating it very soon! as in tonight!
Tomorrow, Thursday aug 26th, 2004
Rehearsal 7:00 am -10:00 am starting inside
You will be receiving the fight song and the star spangled banner. Be ready to rock!
Friday, August 27th 2004
GAMEDAY!
-Tailgate (food!) begins at 4:00pm at the mesa (the flat grassy area near the band room). Main entree provided. Bring dessert and snacky things to share if you wish.
-OFFICIAL REPORT TIME FOR ALL BAND MEMBERS IS 4:45PM
-OFFICIAL UNIFORM FOR THIS GAME IS THE SUMMER UNIFORM (band shirt, khaki shorts, tennis shoes). Sue, please note this so you don't kill me! I made this decision with Mrs. Hamill due to the high of 86f and predicted temp of 80f at game time. Next week is supposed to be at least 10 degrees cooler, so we will be swtiching back to normal uniforms at that time.
-Pregame performance time is 6:45pm, Kickoff is at 7:00pm, band will be all done around 9:30 or 10:00pm
Monday, Aug 30st, 2004
All Marching band members report for practice at the stadium at 5:00PM (not morning)and practice until 7:00 pm
Tuesday aug 31st, wed sept 1, thursday sept 2nd 2004 Practices each day from 2:30pm to 3:30pm.
Friday GAMEDAY!!! TBA
OKay... Now for some juicy dirt!
This is unnoficial, but soon to be come official. U of M called gave me two dates for this year's athletic band sub program! The two dates are:
Oct 16th Hockey band vs. St. Lawernce 4pm-10:30 pm committment
and.... Drum roll please....
dec 31 MEN'S BASKETBALL BAND vs UNC (ashville)... WOW! Committment 1pm-about 5:00 pm
Both of these dates are tentative. Have a veteran tell you more about this if you are new to the program. To put it in a nutshell, even if you are a sparty fan, YOU REALLY WANT TO GO ON THESE TRIPS.
Also, I have begun to resolve my backlog of phone messages and emails. If you have not already gotten a call or email back from me, expect one either tomorrow or friday (aug 27th)
ok... that's it for now...
Wednesday, August 04, 2004
Hello Bando Bloggers!
Here is some more information that will hopefully be helpful:
PAY YOUR BAND CAMP FEE! $165.00
Squad leader seminar:
August 5, 2004
Report time is 8:00 we hope to be done by 2pm. Lunch will be served. Bring your instrument and marching shoes!
New member orientation:
August 6th, 2004
Report time is 8 am. We hope to be done by 1pm. Lunch will be served. People required to be there are all squad leaders, drum majors and ANYONE WHOSE FIRST YEAR IN MARCHING BAND IS THE 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR. Bring your instrument and tennis shoes. We will be marching outside so wear "active" clothing and bring sunscreen/bugdope. If you need to sign out a school owned instrument, you will be able to sign it out then. If you have not been fitted for a uniform, you can be fitted then. Part of new member orientation is to let the kids know what to bring, what to expect, and what not to bring to camp. There will be a sheet sent home with them so parents can see as well.
All members:
-If you need to sign out an instrument, stop in on thursday or friday, or be there at least 1/2 hour before report time on monday august 9th (the day we leave for camp).
-If you still need to be fitted for a uniform, Mrs. Baker will be in 9am-12noon on thursday for returning members.
-You may bring one piece of luggage, one bag for bedding (sheet, pillow, sleeping bag), and your instrument. Make sure to bring raingear, sunscreen, extra socks, bug spray, extra gear for your instrument, and a flip folder.
-DON'T BRING TV's, VIDEO GAMES, CDPLAYERS, OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT PEOPLE LIKE TO STEAL.
-DON'T BRING FOOD BECAUSE THE ANIMALS LIKE TO SHARE!
-REPORT TIME FOR EVERYONE IN MARCHING BAND IS 7AM MONDAY MORNING. It will take a long time to load the bus, so dont be late.
-YOU MUST HAVE YOU MED FORM FILLED OUT AND SIGNED BY THE TIME YOU GET ON THE BUS OR YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GO!!!
-RETURN TIME FROM BAND CAMP IS BETWEEN 3 AND 4PM on friday. PLan on giving a brief parent performance.
OK.. I think that is it. Anything else, check the previous 3-4 posts on this blog. If you still have questions after that, email me at smigellj@howellschools.com
Mr. Smigell
Here is some more information that will hopefully be helpful:
PAY YOUR BAND CAMP FEE! $165.00
Squad leader seminar:
August 5, 2004
Report time is 8:00 we hope to be done by 2pm. Lunch will be served. Bring your instrument and marching shoes!
New member orientation:
August 6th, 2004
Report time is 8 am. We hope to be done by 1pm. Lunch will be served. People required to be there are all squad leaders, drum majors and ANYONE WHOSE FIRST YEAR IN MARCHING BAND IS THE 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR. Bring your instrument and tennis shoes. We will be marching outside so wear "active" clothing and bring sunscreen/bugdope. If you need to sign out a school owned instrument, you will be able to sign it out then. If you have not been fitted for a uniform, you can be fitted then. Part of new member orientation is to let the kids know what to bring, what to expect, and what not to bring to camp. There will be a sheet sent home with them so parents can see as well.
All members:
-If you need to sign out an instrument, stop in on thursday or friday, or be there at least 1/2 hour before report time on monday august 9th (the day we leave for camp).
-If you still need to be fitted for a uniform, Mrs. Baker will be in 9am-12noon on thursday for returning members.
-You may bring one piece of luggage, one bag for bedding (sheet, pillow, sleeping bag), and your instrument. Make sure to bring raingear, sunscreen, extra socks, bug spray, extra gear for your instrument, and a flip folder.
-DON'T BRING TV's, VIDEO GAMES, CDPLAYERS, OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT PEOPLE LIKE TO STEAL.
-DON'T BRING FOOD BECAUSE THE ANIMALS LIKE TO SHARE!
-REPORT TIME FOR EVERYONE IN MARCHING BAND IS 7AM MONDAY MORNING. It will take a long time to load the bus, so dont be late.
-YOU MUST HAVE YOU MED FORM FILLED OUT AND SIGNED BY THE TIME YOU GET ON THE BUS OR YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GO!!!
-RETURN TIME FROM BAND CAMP IS BETWEEN 3 AND 4PM on friday. PLan on giving a brief parent performance.
OK.. I think that is it. Anything else, check the previous 3-4 posts on this blog. If you still have questions after that, email me at smigellj@howellschools.com
Mr. Smigell
Thursday, July 22, 2004
HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL BANDS FAQ SECTION:
#1 Can I still sign up for band camp?
YES YOU CAN!!! bring $165.00 to the high school with name, address, what instrument you play, and what year in high school you will be next year attached on a piece of paper and leave it c/o Jason Smigell, Band Camp! No form needed! You can still sign up, Mr. Stimson is writing a few extra spots for the band in anticipation of latecomers. However, once the spots are gone, you will be unable to march the first show, which this year is half the season.
#2. Do I have to go to band camp?
YES!! There are some exceptions, but you must get in touch with Mr Smigell SOON. Band camp is going to be especially important this year because we will be learning most of the show for FESTIVAL
#3 Are we going to marching festival?
YES. It will october 5th. We will be learning the show at band camp. This show will be much longer and complex than our normal shows. We will be showing a portion of it at the first game, a portion of it at the second game and perhaps the whole thing at homecoming pregame.
#4 Won't it suck to have only one show all year
See question 5
#5 How many shows are we doing this year?
3 shows: The festival which we will be working on the first half of the season. A short middle school play along show with the eighth graders, and a super sweet senior show to finish the season.
#5 What are the shows?
Here are the songs:
Festival show: (A Berry Berry Beatles show.... Chuck Berry and the Beatles... get it?)
Magical Mystery tour
Rock and Roll Music
Saw her standing there
Roll over Beethoven
Middle school show
TBA
Senior show:
In a Young Man's Mind (Killer rock funk)
The contender (Jump Swing action from Royal Crown Review)
School Days (HOLY SMOKES hot Chuck Berry tune)
THESE SHOWS ARE ON FIYUH (fire)!!! Thanks to Tonia, Shelby,and Brian the music is copied and you can get a copy during the mass picture taking on July 26th
#6. When is band camp and the schedule and all the other stuff that has been sent out at least 3 times by Mr Smigell, the boosters and word of mouth?
No problem, I will be attaching them as soon as I figure out how to attach things to the blog.
#7 is there another band director this year?
YES, his name Jim Shouldice joins us for band camp and the whole year as another fine addition to the Howell Instrumental Music Program.
okay, that's all for now, the information on band camp will be very soon, as soon as I figure out how to attach it.
Friday, July 09, 2004
Hello bloggers!
Here are some little tidbits of information that is very important:
#1: If you have not turned in your money for band camp, you still can, but YOU MUST DO IT SOON!! If you have not signed up for marching band at all, there is still time but you must do it NOW!!!!
If you are a new marching band member, you need to get your uniform fitted on july 22, 2004 between 9am-12pm or 4pm-7pm
Everybody needs to show up on july 26th for pictures!!! Refits of old members happens between 10am and 12pm. Pictures will be taken at 1pm in the fieldhouse.
any questions, email me at smigellj@howellschools.com
special thanks to sue baker, charlene baker, tonia bragg, noah gordon, kim zepp, brian mulvihill, shelby schmidbauer, luke collier, sherry dingman, vicky kihn, robin keeney and the booster board for all of their fine work during the summer so far!
special thanks to luke, ricky and meghan for helping me move.
Here are some little tidbits of information that is very important:
#1: If you have not turned in your money for band camp, you still can, but YOU MUST DO IT SOON!! If you have not signed up for marching band at all, there is still time but you must do it NOW!!!!
If you are a new marching band member, you need to get your uniform fitted on july 22, 2004 between 9am-12pm or 4pm-7pm
Everybody needs to show up on july 26th for pictures!!! Refits of old members happens between 10am and 12pm. Pictures will be taken at 1pm in the fieldhouse.
any questions, email me at smigellj@howellschools.com
special thanks to sue baker, charlene baker, tonia bragg, noah gordon, kim zepp, brian mulvihill, shelby schmidbauer, luke collier, sherry dingman, vicky kihn, robin keeney and the booster board for all of their fine work during the summer so far!
special thanks to luke, ricky and meghan for helping me move.
Thursday, June 17, 2004
OK..... The moment you have all been waiting for....
SQUAD LEADER ANNOUNCEMENT:
These are the PROBATIONARY squad leaders for next year:
Flute:
Charlene Baker
Amanda Reisedge
Clarinet:
Tonia Bragg
Heidi Bensinger (Only if you can make it to all of camp plus the 5th and 6th)
Lara Hubbel
Erin Meyer
Lauren Parker
Amanda Withrow
Saxophone
Chris Joseph
Shayna Kamilar
Jon Langley
Garrett Reinig
Jay Sell
Joe Tyler
Trumpets/Horns
Keegan Cooper
Shell Hopkins
Mischa Cox
Heather Todd
Low Brass
Nicole Bader
Nick Borgelt
Mary Hemond
Eric Major
Ashley Smith
Flag
Lindsay Marsh
Ann Marie Gostomski
Majorette
Amanda Hicks
Percussion
Nick Harlow
Rob Precord
Luke Collier
Bass Leader to be named by Sabin
cymbal Leader to be named by Sabin
Drum Majors:
Brian Mulvhill
Shelby Schmidbauer
Possibly one more to be named
Thanks to everyone who applied and took the test. Everyone listed here will need to be at the Squad Leader seminar on August 5th and the new person seminar on august 6th. Please make proper plans as these dates, along with all of band camp, are MANDATORY for all leadership personnel. All leadership folks are on probation until the conclusion of band camp, where at the conclusion they will become fully commissioned. Obviously there are some sections that have more squad leaders than others. Some of the squad leaders from other sections will be assigned to sections needing help. I chose these people on the basis of their test scores, demonstrated leadership throughout the year, demonstrated responsibility over the year, demonstrated marching skill over the year, and what they wrote on the application.
If you have any questions, feel free to email (smigellj@howellschools.com) or call the office (517 540 8001)
Thanks much!!
Jason Smigell
SQUAD LEADER ANNOUNCEMENT:
These are the PROBATIONARY squad leaders for next year:
Flute:
Charlene Baker
Amanda Reisedge
Clarinet:
Tonia Bragg
Heidi Bensinger (Only if you can make it to all of camp plus the 5th and 6th)
Lara Hubbel
Erin Meyer
Lauren Parker
Amanda Withrow
Saxophone
Chris Joseph
Shayna Kamilar
Jon Langley
Garrett Reinig
Jay Sell
Joe Tyler
Trumpets/Horns
Keegan Cooper
Shell Hopkins
Mischa Cox
Heather Todd
Low Brass
Nicole Bader
Nick Borgelt
Mary Hemond
Eric Major
Ashley Smith
Flag
Lindsay Marsh
Ann Marie Gostomski
Majorette
Amanda Hicks
Percussion
Nick Harlow
Rob Precord
Luke Collier
Bass Leader to be named by Sabin
cymbal Leader to be named by Sabin
Drum Majors:
Brian Mulvhill
Shelby Schmidbauer
Possibly one more to be named
Thanks to everyone who applied and took the test. Everyone listed here will need to be at the Squad Leader seminar on August 5th and the new person seminar on august 6th. Please make proper plans as these dates, along with all of band camp, are MANDATORY for all leadership personnel. All leadership folks are on probation until the conclusion of band camp, where at the conclusion they will become fully commissioned. Obviously there are some sections that have more squad leaders than others. Some of the squad leaders from other sections will be assigned to sections needing help. I chose these people on the basis of their test scores, demonstrated leadership throughout the year, demonstrated responsibility over the year, demonstrated marching skill over the year, and what they wrote on the application.
If you have any questions, feel free to email (smigellj@howellschools.com) or call the office (517 540 8001)
Thanks much!!
Jason Smigell
Friday, June 11, 2004
Hello Band bloggers!
For those of you freaking out about squad leader postings, continue to freak out just a little longer. I will be posting them some time this evening. For those of you also wondering about the show music, I am also working on that as well with Mr. Stimson. All in good time! I wanted to drop everybody a line so they didn't think I was blowing them off! Don't worry very soon you shall have what you seek!
By the way... Because the programs need to get to the printers so early, we are going to be having an emergency photo shoot for marching band pictures on July 26th! Please leave that day open!!!!
Until very soon...
Mr. Smigell
For those of you freaking out about squad leader postings, continue to freak out just a little longer. I will be posting them some time this evening. For those of you also wondering about the show music, I am also working on that as well with Mr. Stimson. All in good time! I wanted to drop everybody a line so they didn't think I was blowing them off! Don't worry very soon you shall have what you seek!
By the way... Because the programs need to get to the printers so early, we are going to be having an emergency photo shoot for marching band pictures on July 26th! Please leave that day open!!!!
Until very soon...
Mr. Smigell
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
READ AGAIN!!! THE INFORMATION HAS CHANGED AGAIN!!
HOWELL'S PARTICIPATION IN THE ALMA PARADE IS BACK ON!! WE ARE PERFORMING AT ALMA!!! Report time is 7:30 am may 29th in the high school band room. the parade in alma begins at 11:00 am.
Here is some important information about the upcoming parade!
Practices:
This Wednesday 2/26 from 2:30-3:30
This Friday 2/28 from 2:30-3:30
Report time for the parade:
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE:
Report time is 8:30am in the high school band room. Students will put on their uniforms and then proceed to the "BAY" gas station on grand river. Parade steps off at 10:00am. We should be done by 11:00 or 11:30. There is a picnic thrown by the boosters in the city park right after the kids go back to the band room and put their uniforms away. Admission is $1.00 in advance, and $5.00 if you show up and pay (this is because it costs $5.00 per car to get in the park).
Any questions, please email me at smigellj@howellschools.com
thanks!
Jason Smigell
HOWELL'S PARTICIPATION IN THE ALMA PARADE IS BACK ON!! WE ARE PERFORMING AT ALMA!!! Report time is 7:30 am may 29th in the high school band room. the parade in alma begins at 11:00 am.
Here is some important information about the upcoming parade!
Practices:
This Wednesday 2/26 from 2:30-3:30
This Friday 2/28 from 2:30-3:30
Report time for the parade:
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE:
Report time is 8:30am in the high school band room. Students will put on their uniforms and then proceed to the "BAY" gas station on grand river. Parade steps off at 10:00am. We should be done by 11:00 or 11:30. There is a picnic thrown by the boosters in the city park right after the kids go back to the band room and put their uniforms away. Admission is $1.00 in advance, and $5.00 if you show up and pay (this is because it costs $5.00 per car to get in the park).
Any questions, please email me at smigellj@howellschools.com
thanks!
Jason Smigell
Thursday, May 20, 2004
Hello Band brothers and sisters!!!
Here is the layout for the next few days!
Friday May 21, 2002
I will be gone on a Jazz Gig with the Jazz Band
SUB PLANS:
1st hour prep
2nd hour freshman band
3rd hour prep
4th hour concert band
5th hour symphony band
6th hour percussion ensemble
ALL GROUPS HAVE THE SAME OBJECTIVEs:
LISTEN TO THE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
-Remember that there is parade/banquet practice on monday from 4:00-5:30 THe band banquet performance begins at 6:00 Uniform is your green band shirt and a pair of jeans. There are a few banquet tickets available at the door.
PASS IN MUSIC!
Here are the EXACT INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Go one piece of music at a time
2. Call out each instrument type to pass their music to their section rep.
3. then call up the section reps in this order:
FLute/picc
Oboe (some groups do not have oboes, they will let you know)
Clarinets
Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet/Cornet
French (F) Horn (some groups do not have french horns)
Trombones
Baritone/Euphonium
Tuba/basses
Percussion
4. Stack the pieces in neat piles on the piano. The librarian will take care of it from there.
After passing in music, please have the students from each class nominate seniors for the john phillip sousa award. This award is given to the most dedicated and skilled student in the band program. The person must be a senior. Have students raise their hands and one at a time tell you the names of seniors they would like to be nominated. Have one student record the names and give the list to a student aide. They will type up a ballot to be used on monday.
PLEASE MAKE SURE THE STUDENTS NOMINATE THE JOHN PHILLIP SOUSA AWARD CANDIDATES BEFORE THE END OF THE HOUR, EVEN IF YOU HAVE TO STOP PASSING IN THE MUSIC EARLY. THEY CAN FINISH UP ON MONDAY.
SUB PLANS FOR MONDAY MAY 24th 2004
See schedule above for which class happens when
During prep: Copy award ballot that has been typed up by the student aides(X240), copy senior information form (x40, and key signature pretest (x240)
ALL GROUPS:
1. MAKE THE SAME ANNOUNCEMENT AS FRIDAY and Finish passing in music if needed.
2. Have students vote on the John phillip Sousa award. They may only vote once. Have students turn in the ballots to you and put them on my desk DO NOT COUNT THEM OR ANNOUNCE A WINNER! Winner will be announced at the banquet monday night.
3. Have any seniors in the class fill out the senior information sheet and place them on my desk
4. Have every single person take the KEY SIGNATURE PRETEST.
If you have any questions, ask one of the "Minions" (They will introduce themselves, very helpful)
If you have problems with individual students, write down their names and they will be DEALT WITH when I get back.
Thanks a lot,
Jason Smigell
Here is the layout for the next few days!
Friday May 21, 2002
I will be gone on a Jazz Gig with the Jazz Band
SUB PLANS:
1st hour prep
2nd hour freshman band
3rd hour prep
4th hour concert band
5th hour symphony band
6th hour percussion ensemble
ALL GROUPS HAVE THE SAME OBJECTIVEs:
LISTEN TO THE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
-Remember that there is parade/banquet practice on monday from 4:00-5:30 THe band banquet performance begins at 6:00 Uniform is your green band shirt and a pair of jeans. There are a few banquet tickets available at the door.
PASS IN MUSIC!
Here are the EXACT INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Go one piece of music at a time
2. Call out each instrument type to pass their music to their section rep.
3. then call up the section reps in this order:
FLute/picc
Oboe (some groups do not have oboes, they will let you know)
Clarinets
Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet/Cornet
French (F) Horn (some groups do not have french horns)
Trombones
Baritone/Euphonium
Tuba/basses
Percussion
4. Stack the pieces in neat piles on the piano. The librarian will take care of it from there.
After passing in music, please have the students from each class nominate seniors for the john phillip sousa award. This award is given to the most dedicated and skilled student in the band program. The person must be a senior. Have students raise their hands and one at a time tell you the names of seniors they would like to be nominated. Have one student record the names and give the list to a student aide. They will type up a ballot to be used on monday.
PLEASE MAKE SURE THE STUDENTS NOMINATE THE JOHN PHILLIP SOUSA AWARD CANDIDATES BEFORE THE END OF THE HOUR, EVEN IF YOU HAVE TO STOP PASSING IN THE MUSIC EARLY. THEY CAN FINISH UP ON MONDAY.
SUB PLANS FOR MONDAY MAY 24th 2004
See schedule above for which class happens when
During prep: Copy award ballot that has been typed up by the student aides(X240), copy senior information form (x40, and key signature pretest (x240)
ALL GROUPS:
1. MAKE THE SAME ANNOUNCEMENT AS FRIDAY and Finish passing in music if needed.
2. Have students vote on the John phillip Sousa award. They may only vote once. Have students turn in the ballots to you and put them on my desk DO NOT COUNT THEM OR ANNOUNCE A WINNER! Winner will be announced at the banquet monday night.
3. Have any seniors in the class fill out the senior information sheet and place them on my desk
4. Have every single person take the KEY SIGNATURE PRETEST.
If you have any questions, ask one of the "Minions" (They will introduce themselves, very helpful)
If you have problems with individual students, write down their names and they will be DEALT WITH when I get back.
Thanks a lot,
Jason Smigell
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Ah readers, here is the layout for the rest of the year (For the moment)......
A MOSTLY COMPLETE CALENDAR FOR THE REST OF THE BAND'S 03-04 SCHOOL YEAR:
Wed 5/12 (TOmorrow) Jazz Band 2:30-4:00 and flag tryouts 4:30-5:15
Thurs 5/13 Jazz gig (small ensemble) for senior honors night
Friday 5/14 Spring fling dance tickets $5.00 prepay and $7.00 at the door 7-11 pm band and choir kids only.
mon 5/17 Jazz Band practice 2:30-4:00
Tue 5/18 Spring concert 7:00 pm in the aud
wed 5/19 MB practice 2:30-3:30 PM
5/21 Large ensemble jazz band gig at 3 fires all day
5/24 parade/banquet practice 4:00-5:30 and then the BANQUET PERFORMANCE AND DINNER at 6:00
5/26 Parade practice 2:30-3:30 (subject to cancellation pending working one's butt off)
5/28 Parade practice 2:30-3:30
5/29 ALMA
5/31 Memorial Day Parade
6/5 Graduation
6/6 through july... BREATHE A SIGH OF RELIEF!!!
Layout for wednesday, May 12 2004
Fresh, concert, and symphony bands:
REcord for percussion
Percussion class...
Play along with recordings!!!
A MOSTLY COMPLETE CALENDAR FOR THE REST OF THE BAND'S 03-04 SCHOOL YEAR:
Wed 5/12 (TOmorrow) Jazz Band 2:30-4:00 and flag tryouts 4:30-5:15
Thurs 5/13 Jazz gig (small ensemble) for senior honors night
Friday 5/14 Spring fling dance tickets $5.00 prepay and $7.00 at the door 7-11 pm band and choir kids only.
mon 5/17 Jazz Band practice 2:30-4:00
Tue 5/18 Spring concert 7:00 pm in the aud
wed 5/19 MB practice 2:30-3:30 PM
5/21 Large ensemble jazz band gig at 3 fires all day
5/24 parade/banquet practice 4:00-5:30 and then the BANQUET PERFORMANCE AND DINNER at 6:00
5/26 Parade practice 2:30-3:30 (subject to cancellation pending working one's butt off)
5/28 Parade practice 2:30-3:30
5/29 ALMA
5/31 Memorial Day Parade
6/5 Graduation
6/6 through july... BREATHE A SIGH OF RELIEF!!!
Layout for wednesday, May 12 2004
Fresh, concert, and symphony bands:
REcord for percussion
Percussion class...
Play along with recordings!!!
Monday, May 03, 2004
Hello Gentle Readers!
-No Jazz Band monday, may 3rd. There WILL be Jazz band monday, may 10th and may 17th
-Welcome back from New York!
-The trip was a blast!
-Our ratings are being mailed to us and will be here soon
-If you took pictures at New York and would like to have them included in the video, please have them developed and give them to mr. smigell
-Yes, we are going to alma this year. It is the saturday of memorial day.
-More information on Marching band rehearsals will be posted very soon!!!
-The spring concert is coming up on may 18th, and the band banquet/ concert is coming up on may 24th.
Layout for the next few days:
tuesday and thursday May 4th and 6th 2004
concert:
Warm up, Tune
The great steam boat chase
SR the last concert song
Symph:
Warm up, tune
Circus bee
PIrates
Perc:
assign Playing test
Begin to distribute parts for spring concert.
OK... Thats it for now!
If you have questions, email me at smigellj@howellschools.com!
-No Jazz Band monday, may 3rd. There WILL be Jazz band monday, may 10th and may 17th
-Welcome back from New York!
-The trip was a blast!
-Our ratings are being mailed to us and will be here soon
-If you took pictures at New York and would like to have them included in the video, please have them developed and give them to mr. smigell
-Yes, we are going to alma this year. It is the saturday of memorial day.
-More information on Marching band rehearsals will be posted very soon!!!
-The spring concert is coming up on may 18th, and the band banquet/ concert is coming up on may 24th.
Layout for the next few days:
tuesday and thursday May 4th and 6th 2004
concert:
Warm up, Tune
The great steam boat chase
SR the last concert song
Symph:
Warm up, tune
Circus bee
PIrates
Perc:
assign Playing test
Begin to distribute parts for spring concert.
OK... Thats it for now!
If you have questions, email me at smigellj@howellschools.com!
Monday, April 19, 2004
SUPER IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS!! IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO DOES NOT NORMALLY CHECK THE BLOG, TELL THEM TO CHECK! IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO DOES NOT LOOK ON THE INTERNET, CALL THEM AND TELL THEM ABOUT THIS!
#1. We are no longer going to State Band Festival. Reasons include:
a. Too many choir kids in conflict with their state solo and ensemble
b. too much to get ready with collage and New York Trip
c. Too many kids saying they could not make it
We apologize if this inconveniences anyone. Although it is disapointing, we feel that this will make things a little easier and less crazy.
#2. Dress rehearsal for collage begins at 6pm for Jazz band large ensemble and 7:00pm for symphony band and percussion ensemble
#3. COllage is at 7:30 pm THursday april 22nd in the high school auditorium. Yes, I know all other events in the band universe start at 7:00 pm, but this is a choir hosted event (Howellpallooza was a band hosted event).
#4. There is a mandatory parent/ student meeting in the choir room tomorrow night (tuesday, april 20th) concerning the new york trip. All information and forms will be distributed at that time.
#5. All percussion people involved in cecillia and the central park performance will need to attend a rehearsal with ryan edwards this wednesday afternoon from 3:30pm to 5:30 pm.
OK... that is it for now... plans for the week coming tomorrow
#1. We are no longer going to State Band Festival. Reasons include:
a. Too many choir kids in conflict with their state solo and ensemble
b. too much to get ready with collage and New York Trip
c. Too many kids saying they could not make it
We apologize if this inconveniences anyone. Although it is disapointing, we feel that this will make things a little easier and less crazy.
#2. Dress rehearsal for collage begins at 6pm for Jazz band large ensemble and 7:00pm for symphony band and percussion ensemble
#3. COllage is at 7:30 pm THursday april 22nd in the high school auditorium. Yes, I know all other events in the band universe start at 7:00 pm, but this is a choir hosted event (Howellpallooza was a band hosted event).
#4. There is a mandatory parent/ student meeting in the choir room tomorrow night (tuesday, april 20th) concerning the new york trip. All information and forms will be distributed at that time.
#5. All percussion people involved in cecillia and the central park performance will need to attend a rehearsal with ryan edwards this wednesday afternoon from 3:30pm to 5:30 pm.
OK... that is it for now... plans for the week coming tomorrow
Thursday, April 01, 2004
Hey all band folk out there! Long time no blog!! Here is the plan for the next few days and some important announcements!!
Thursday April Fool's Day 2004
Freshman and concert band:
-SERIOUS tuning with smigell
-Sightread FIREDANCE with Pichini
Symphony Band:
-SERIOUS tuning
-SIght read "circus Bee"
-If time, SIght read mallet maniacs
Percussion: TOOL WOrkout, Cecilia planning and mario set work
Announcements:
-POint sheets are due next thursday (point sheets are used to determine if people get thier letter. If there are any questions, ask Ricky Barnes
-Howellpalooza dress rehearsal is 5-7:00 pm next monday night. Don't be late!
Acts in howellpalooza include: Jazz band, percussion extravaganza (secret plan), FANBOY, SIGNAL 107, Flag corp, Majorettes, Classicality, calamity, and highland dancers. Tell your family and friends! It is next wednesday at 7Pm! Tickets just 3$!
- All those interested in becoming the drum major next year should sign up on the black board in the band room.
Friday, april 2 2004
Fresh band and concert band:
Tuning intervals (shorter than yesterday, but more important)
Continue firedance!
Symphony Band;
Interval tuning
Continue the circus bee
if time, sightread mallet maniacs and pirates
Thursday April Fool's Day 2004
Freshman and concert band:
-SERIOUS tuning with smigell
-Sightread FIREDANCE with Pichini
Symphony Band:
-SERIOUS tuning
-SIght read "circus Bee"
-If time, SIght read mallet maniacs
Percussion: TOOL WOrkout, Cecilia planning and mario set work
Announcements:
-POint sheets are due next thursday (point sheets are used to determine if people get thier letter. If there are any questions, ask Ricky Barnes
-Howellpalooza dress rehearsal is 5-7:00 pm next monday night. Don't be late!
Acts in howellpalooza include: Jazz band, percussion extravaganza (secret plan), FANBOY, SIGNAL 107, Flag corp, Majorettes, Classicality, calamity, and highland dancers. Tell your family and friends! It is next wednesday at 7Pm! Tickets just 3$!
- All those interested in becoming the drum major next year should sign up on the black board in the band room.
Friday, april 2 2004
Fresh band and concert band:
Tuning intervals (shorter than yesterday, but more important)
Continue firedance!
Symphony Band;
Interval tuning
Continue the circus bee
if time, sightread mallet maniacs and pirates
Tuesday, March 23, 2004
Well here it is the postings of the new bands next year. The band names are a little different. Wind ensemble is the top band and symphony band is replacing the concert band. So here it is:
WIND ENSEMBLE
Flutes
Rushlow
Glynn
Pheney
Rossow
Schmidbauer
Reisidge
Prochaska
Oboe
Matznick
Clarinet
Hopkins
Fartell
Parker
Withrow
Dzierwa
Eschelman
Meyer
Bragg
Bass Clarinet
Eric Joseph
Contrabass
Hocking
Bassoon
Webster
Saxophone
Sell
Tyler
Jirasek
Joseph
Michaluk
Langley
McKay
Kamilar
Trumpets
Cox
Warsop
Hershberger
Trickett
Demers
Dingman
Gupte
Horns
Provinzano
Cooper
Hayes
Euphonium
Hemond
Bader
Tuba
Ashley Smith
Trombone
Major
Wright
Borgelt
Jacobs
SYMPHONIC BAND
Flute Trumpet
Sexton Edmonds
Muscoe Sredzinski
Bigham Flierman
Oke Rushlow
Anderson Bortels
Clark Ellison
Kearns Barnard
Jirasek Barrow
McCarty Lofgren
Kennedy Crawford
Clark Knapp
Obrien
Michaluk
Shoner
Clarinet
Hubbel Horn
Slagell Bensinger
Graham Witjes
Pohl Reich
Murphy
Warren
Barrera Euphonium
Arnold Miller
Barnaby Leyder
Saxophone Tuba
Simmerman
Gubala Stephanie Smith
Eubanks
Blankenship
Gorski Trombone
Allison Wright
Trickett Wurster
Buckner Poppe
Taylor Kamilar
Ruff
Galubensky
Shoner
Arold
Passino
Wind Ensemble Probation
Baker
Todd
Bensinger
Gilligan
Yet to Audition
Heslip
Olbrich
Reinig
Halek
Harris
Kamilar
Sidge
Well that's how it is if you have any questions please call me or email me I will be happy to talk to you about anything you need to or want to know.
WIND ENSEMBLE
Flutes
Rushlow
Glynn
Pheney
Rossow
Schmidbauer
Reisidge
Prochaska
Oboe
Matznick
Clarinet
Hopkins
Fartell
Parker
Withrow
Dzierwa
Eschelman
Meyer
Bragg
Bass Clarinet
Eric Joseph
Contrabass
Hocking
Bassoon
Webster
Saxophone
Sell
Tyler
Jirasek
Joseph
Michaluk
Langley
McKay
Kamilar
Trumpets
Cox
Warsop
Hershberger
Trickett
Demers
Dingman
Gupte
Horns
Provinzano
Cooper
Hayes
Euphonium
Hemond
Bader
Tuba
Ashley Smith
Trombone
Major
Wright
Borgelt
Jacobs
SYMPHONIC BAND
Flute Trumpet
Sexton Edmonds
Muscoe Sredzinski
Bigham Flierman
Oke Rushlow
Anderson Bortels
Clark Ellison
Kearns Barnard
Jirasek Barrow
McCarty Lofgren
Kennedy Crawford
Clark Knapp
Obrien
Michaluk
Shoner
Clarinet
Hubbel Horn
Slagell Bensinger
Graham Witjes
Pohl Reich
Murphy
Warren
Barrera Euphonium
Arnold Miller
Barnaby Leyder
Saxophone Tuba
Simmerman
Gubala Stephanie Smith
Eubanks
Blankenship
Gorski Trombone
Allison Wright
Trickett Wurster
Buckner Poppe
Taylor Kamilar
Ruff
Galubensky
Shoner
Arold
Passino
Wind Ensemble Probation
Baker
Todd
Bensinger
Gilligan
Yet to Audition
Heslip
Olbrich
Reinig
Halek
Harris
Kamilar
Sidge
Well that's how it is if you have any questions please call me or email me I will be happy to talk to you about anything you need to or want to know.
Wednesday, March 03, 2004
OK!! Here is the layout for the rest of festival week!
wednesday, march 3, 2004
Freshman band:
Nice warm up and tune
END OF NORMANDY!
Sight reading!
Concert band:
Warm up and tune
Apollo March!
transitions in loch and mountain
Remember you are with percussion 6th hour
Symphony band:
Warm up and tune (very well)
just the beginning of parchutes (flute crispness)
tempered steel run the things that we changed (mp during first saxophone dah dah dah dah, solo sections, finishing phrases, run it!
Sight read!!
Percussion: work with concert band and sight read with them!
Announcements:
Please check the blog for report times on saturday!!! Minions prepare a permission slip and turn in the buss form!
next week will begin auditions for next year!!
LAYOUT FOR THURSDAY march 4, 2004
Freshman:
Warm up and tune
Holiday with pichini
Irish gaurd
normandy
Today you will be coming back 6th hour to practice with the percussion
Concert:
Full run through and sight reading
Symphony:
Full run through and sight reading
Percussion:
Work with freshman and full run through with sight reading
FRIDAY March 5, 2004
FULL CONCERT RUNTHROUGHS and sight reading in all three bands percussion will be coming to the band
Percussion will take sixth hour to prepare equipment for festival.
wednesday, march 3, 2004
Freshman band:
Nice warm up and tune
END OF NORMANDY!
Sight reading!
Concert band:
Warm up and tune
Apollo March!
transitions in loch and mountain
Remember you are with percussion 6th hour
Symphony band:
Warm up and tune (very well)
just the beginning of parchutes (flute crispness)
tempered steel run the things that we changed (mp during first saxophone dah dah dah dah, solo sections, finishing phrases, run it!
Sight read!!
Percussion: work with concert band and sight read with them!
Announcements:
Please check the blog for report times on saturday!!! Minions prepare a permission slip and turn in the buss form!
next week will begin auditions for next year!!
LAYOUT FOR THURSDAY march 4, 2004
Freshman:
Warm up and tune
Holiday with pichini
Irish gaurd
normandy
Today you will be coming back 6th hour to practice with the percussion
Concert:
Full run through and sight reading
Symphony:
Full run through and sight reading
Percussion:
Work with freshman and full run through with sight reading
FRIDAY March 5, 2004
FULL CONCERT RUNTHROUGHS and sight reading in all three bands percussion will be coming to the band
Percussion will take sixth hour to prepare equipment for festival.
Wednesday, February 25, 2004
Bliggity bliggity blog!
PRACTICE!!!
Did I mention practice?
Okay, here is the layout for Feb 26th, 2004
CONCERT DAY!
-All groups are in the Auditorium for dress rehearsal
-All percussionists are to report for their band's hour for a dress rehearsal (there will be school excused absences via email)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
-Concert tonight: Uniform is: White formal shirt and bowtie with black pants/skirt for Varsity band, same for concert band except wear your concert band skirt if you are a female. Symphony band wears the same as concert band except males wear the tux coat as well.
-Report times are as follows:
Percussionists report at 6:20
Varsity band reports 6:30
Concert band reports 6:40
Symphony band reports 6:45
-Just a reminder that FESTIVAL IS NEXT WEEKEND! (sat, march 6th)
Varsity band reports at 6:50 am in the HOWELL high school band room, goes to brighton, performs at 8:25 am and will be back around 10:00 am
Concert band reports to HOWELL high school at 10:00 am, performs at 11:25 am and returns around 1:15
SYmphony band reports to HOWELL high school at 1:45PM performs at 3:20 PM and will be back around 5:30
PRACTICE!!!
Did I mention practice?
Okay, here is the layout for Feb 26th, 2004
CONCERT DAY!
-All groups are in the Auditorium for dress rehearsal
-All percussionists are to report for their band's hour for a dress rehearsal (there will be school excused absences via email)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
-Concert tonight: Uniform is: White formal shirt and bowtie with black pants/skirt for Varsity band, same for concert band except wear your concert band skirt if you are a female. Symphony band wears the same as concert band except males wear the tux coat as well.
-Report times are as follows:
Percussionists report at 6:20
Varsity band reports 6:30
Concert band reports 6:40
Symphony band reports 6:45
-Just a reminder that FESTIVAL IS NEXT WEEKEND! (sat, march 6th)
Varsity band reports at 6:50 am in the HOWELL high school band room, goes to brighton, performs at 8:25 am and will be back around 10:00 am
Concert band reports to HOWELL high school at 10:00 am, performs at 11:25 am and returns around 1:15
SYmphony band reports to HOWELL high school at 1:45PM performs at 3:20 PM and will be back around 5:30
Monday, February 23, 2004
Welcome back blog readers!
Well, we are now down to the stretch run of festival time. Things are pretty straight up at this point in time. No frills, just getting the job done.
YOU NEED TO PRACTICE!!!
I know everybody says this and everybody agrees it is a good idea, but if we do not prepare properly, we only have ourselves to blame. LET'S GET THIS JOB DONE!!!
Freshman/Freshwoman Band:
-Serious TUNING
-SERIOUS WORK ON NORMANDY
-Run Irish Guard
Concert Band:
-Serious Tuning!
TODAY WE HAMMER APollo MARCH INTO YOUR SKULL! Hope you enjoy!
Symphony Band:
-Serious Tuning!
TODAY WE Marinate YOUR BRAIN IN TEMPERED STEEL Especially the ending and then we run it!!!
PErcussion:
Everbody need to be accountable for the Keyboard test coming up! If you are ready to take it, have ms. Pichini or myself hear you play it and be done with it!
Today, we work normandy, loch and mountain, and apollo (new march)
Announcements:
PRACTICE! Please practice! Want that nice rating? Do you part!!
The Solo and Ensemble date is March 18th at this point. Let me know what you think.
REMEMBER THAT WE HAVE A CONCERT ON thursday.... this thursday. All perc, varsity, concert, and symphony personell have a concert this thursday at 7 pm. Report time is around 6 30 ish.
Well, we are now down to the stretch run of festival time. Things are pretty straight up at this point in time. No frills, just getting the job done.
YOU NEED TO PRACTICE!!!
I know everybody says this and everybody agrees it is a good idea, but if we do not prepare properly, we only have ourselves to blame. LET'S GET THIS JOB DONE!!!
Freshman/Freshwoman Band:
-Serious TUNING
-SERIOUS WORK ON NORMANDY
-Run Irish Guard
Concert Band:
-Serious Tuning!
TODAY WE HAMMER APollo MARCH INTO YOUR SKULL! Hope you enjoy!
Symphony Band:
-Serious Tuning!
TODAY WE Marinate YOUR BRAIN IN TEMPERED STEEL Especially the ending and then we run it!!!
PErcussion:
Everbody need to be accountable for the Keyboard test coming up! If you are ready to take it, have ms. Pichini or myself hear you play it and be done with it!
Today, we work normandy, loch and mountain, and apollo (new march)
Announcements:
PRACTICE! Please practice! Want that nice rating? Do you part!!
The Solo and Ensemble date is March 18th at this point. Let me know what you think.
REMEMBER THAT WE HAVE A CONCERT ON thursday.... this thursday. All perc, varsity, concert, and symphony personell have a concert this thursday at 7 pm. Report time is around 6 30 ish.
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