Support the Arts! and make this a family outing or 'date' night! :)

The High School Performing Arts department, headed by drama teacher, Amanda Malo, along with the musical scores performed by the Pit band under the direction of Jason Smigell and chorale direction by Rod Bushey proudly present: "Guys and Dolls". Cast and crew of 60 plus including a few guest appearances of teachers(Shhh, I will tell you, Mr. Bushey is one!) and staff from the HS and Freshman campus. Performance dates are Friday, November 17 and Saturday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 19 at 2:00p.m. Tickets are $9.00 for an adult and $7.00 for student and senior. Held in the auditorium, tickets can be purchased by calling 548.6216.

Julie

Tag Day's weather was braved by the kids and the public supported them! Feedback from the kids was although cold, the businesses and public were generous and kind. Thanks to Vicky and Robin for offerring to coordinate this fundraiser and to the parent's help from picking up, dropping off and counting money. Looking ahead, we will be discussing this along with the other fundraisers for the remainder of the year and to get a jump start for the next school year at Parker, at our next band booster meeting. If you would be interested in heading any of these areas please contact me or Margaret and we will note it on our agenda. Hope to see you at the next meeting.

Julie 517.303.4850
Margaret 517.548.2324

NEWS FLASH!!!! THERE IS NO PEP BAND TONIGHT!!!!

ONCE AGAIN, THERE IS NO PEP BAND TONIGHT!!!


The weather radar shows that widespread showers are moving into the area from the south and will continue throughout the evening. With everyone so busy and not wanting to strand anyone out there, I regretfully have to make the call now. My deepest apologies to the Football Team. BEST OF LUCK!!!!

Hockey band and tag day are still happening as regularly scheduled. Here is the info for both events:

Don't forget the concert on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. We will have band spiritwear for sale in the auditorium lobby beginning at 6 pm. These would make great Christmas gifts! Vicky Kihn will also have marching band sectional pictures available to order at that time. Thanks parents for a great tailgate last Friday, and for all the help that Vicky received in organizing the band photos. Any questions on pictures, contact Vicky at 517.548.5171. Also thanks to Danna Glynn for making the delicious and beautiful senior cakes.

Make sure to stop at our spiritwear table if you would like to provide your email address to me to get band calendar and/or news.

Margaret Bigham blkhorse@cac.net or 517.548.2324

We need a bit more food, servers and coordinators for sectional pictures to be taken on Friday before the step off at 6:15 for the Senior show. Call me to do any of the above!
Julie 517.303.4850. Scroll down to Wednesday's blog below for the activity times.........

Hello Bandos and Bando Parents!

Wow, it is crazy that marching season is almost over!!! It seems like it just started. I am so proud of the kids so far, and there are so many wonderful things on the horizon!

and now, in the news....


THERE IS A CONCERT NEXT WEEK!!! NEXT TUESDAY AT 6:30PM IN THE 10-12 AUDITORIUM!!! (Yes, the time is correct). The Concert Band, the Symphonic Band, the Wind Ensemble, and the Percussion Ensemble will all be performing!! Report time is 6:00PM. Dress is "Relaxed Dress Casual". This means: No tennis shoes, no flip-flops, no sweatshirts, no jeans, no t-shirts, no sweat pants. Obviously, school clothing rules apply as well. Nice choices for gentlemen: Sweater and slacks, nice shirt and khakis, shirt and tie (pants pulled up, guys!). Nice choices for ladies: Same as gentlemen plus school appropriate skirts, dresses and/or blouses. I suppose the gentlemen can wear skirts too, but this has never occured as of yet. THIS CONCERT IS MANDATORY. If you have a conflict, please let me know now!!! We can almost always work it out!

Pit band postings and a calendar will be out soon!

REPORT TIME FOR THE FOOTBALL GAME THIS FRIDAY IS 4:30!!! This will be a busy day, as we have to acknowledge and thank our seniors, along with tailgate and some section pictures. SENIOR PARENTS/GAURDIANS: you need to have your child fill out the 3X5 card with their name (and how to pronounce it), which parents/guardians are joining them, and what they plan to do after graduation (short description). The Senior band members will be in their uniforms. Some parents/guardians get dressed up, others do not. Senior parent/guardians should be ready to step off with the band at 6:15pm. You can either join us at the stadium or walk over with us from the band room. I know the boosters provide either a flower or a balloon for your senior to present you... It is a nice ceremony and a fitting way to thank them for 4 years of Music, fun, friendship, and hard work.

Here is the schedule for Friday:

4:30 all MB members report
runthrough/rehearsal

5:00 short tailgate

5:45 pictures/uniforms

6:15 stepoff

6:30 senior ceremony

6:45 pregame

7:00 kickoff

8:00-8:15 halftime

9:00-9:45 done


HOCKEY BAND:

Rehearsals have been moved to different times... PLEASE NOTE!!!

Wednesday, Oct. 25th 6:30-7:30am
Thursday, Oct 26th, 6:30-7:30am
Friday Oct. 27th 2:30-3:30pm

Report time Satudray will be around 5:00 pm... definite time soon tba!!


Ok... that is all the news I have for now. More to come soon!!!

Band Booster meeting dates for the year: October 17, November 14, December 19, January 9, February 13, March 13, April 17 and May 8. All meetings are at 7:00 p.m. in the band or choir room. Hope to see some new faces there! We'd love to meet you--please come!

Margaret Bigham....... blkhorse@cac.net 517.548.2324

Last night's tailgate tasted great! I hope everyone got at least a bite of the brisket that the Webster's cooked and served in style: hat and all! The pork brisket was a nice compliment, the potato dishes, beans, soup, salads, cookies, brownies, doughnuts, cider and coffee were a welcome warmth on a cold night. Hope we gave a warm welcome to the 8th graders and their parents. Saw a lot more 8th grade parents than usual. Thanks to everyone who donated their time and/or food. We have some awesome parental support!

We have a very important tailgate next weekend that I hope all band parents contribute to for two reasons: one it is the Senior recognition night and it is sadly the last! So I am starting early with requests and hope that if you haven't had an opportunity to donate in the past that you can now. Please contact me the earlier the better to make this a special night.....Julie 517.303.4850

HELLO FANTASTIC BANDOS!!!!

This is a fairly important post... sorry its a little late.

And now... in the news:


MARCHING BAND REPORT TIME FOR TOMORROW OCT 13 (yikes) is 4:00 PM

Students will need:
black sox
MB white gloves
green howell band shirt
show music
functioning instrument and equipment

Tailgate and 8th grader is 5:00pm

stepoff is at 6:30.

Pregame at 6:45

halftime approx. 7:45-8:00-ish

done/pickup time 9:30ish

BEWARE!!! It is supposed to be REALLY cold and snowy! Thermal underwear and long sleeve tshirts under the uniform are suggested. No jeans! Color guard and majorettes are allowed to bring letter jackets to the game or borrow them from someone else to keep warm.

We will be playing with the eighth graders in the stands!!! Let's all make them feel welcome and provide a good example!!!!

HOCKEY BAND RESULTS AND SCHEDULE:

These are the hockey band results. Hockey band personell are required to be at the 3 rehearsals (oct 25, 26, 27 2:30-3:30pm) and the performance on the late afternoon of oct. 28th (picked up at 5pm, the game is at 7pm, they will be home around 11:00 or 11:30pm. If you made the band but are unable to meet the obligations, you need to let me know RIGHT NOW.

Without further ado:


Flutes
Rayna Glynn
Vonnie Bigham
Michelle Garrett
Lona Cerwinski

Clarinets
Jordan Eschelman
Brittany Green
Kat Jakrewski
Eric Joseph
Dana Glynn

Alto Sax
Jeremy Ellens
Eric Grabijas
Mike Brown
Tiffany Dancer
Jack Palmer

Tenor Sax
Kyle Webster
Jane Galubensky
Ryan Heslip

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

Horn
Paul Clifton
Alyssa Hayes
Travis Helsper

Trombone
Connor Harlow
Josh Fenn (Tie2)
Brandon Wright (Tie2)
Eric Stants
Evan Wojtys
Dalton Matznik

Euphonium
Brian Leyder

Tuba
Matt Ogg
Gary Schomberger

Drumline
Andrew Williams-snare
David Kaplan-snare
Miranda Miller-snare
Nick Hoornstra-Tenors
Tim Bay-Tenors
Crystal Sexton-Bass1
Justin Hammack-Bass2
Kaitlyn Charette-Bass3
Brett Bansale-Bass4
Laura Cuthbertson-Cymbals
Adam Pasco-Cymbals

Ok... thats about it!!!

Smigell

Friday the 13th TAILGATE!!(8th grade night)
Main dish is Barbecued Brisket! Keep in mind it is going to be a cold day and evening so side dishes can be kept warm just prior to serving. We have invited the 8th graders(125 total) to attend the tailgate but have yet to hear if any will be attending.

Spiritwear will be on sale with reduced costs on inventory. Given the weather, bet you wish you already had your hoodie and flannel pants! Orders can be placed that night and received within two weeks. Cate Doefer will be there to take your orders.

Call me with you food selection for the evening ASAP!

Julie 517.303.4850 leave a message.

Hello all! NEWLY UPDATED!

Ok... I tried to put the link to the driving directions, but I failed. If you are reading this, then you can also go to a map website! Here is the address:

Walled Lake Western HS
600 Beck Rd
Walled Lake, MI 48390

Basically, it is near the Wixom/Walled Lake Exit off of I-96.




Today (October 10th)

Report time will be 4:15 PM for final runthrough and to get into uniforms. Our performance at WWLHS will be at 7:15 PM. We will be leaving HHS at about 5:15 PM on the busses. We will not be supplying food, so have the kids bring some snacks. I am feeling very good about our show right now, even though that is mixed with the normal nervousness. I hope you can all make it to the performance!!!
WE SHOULD BE BACK BETWEEN 9:00PM or 9:30PM


THERE IS NO PRACTICE ON WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY OF THIS WEEK! I thought that the kids would need a break after all the work that they have put in. Report time for Friday (home game vs. South Lyon)will be coming soon.

One last thing: We will be wearing BLACK SOCKS with the uniform from now on. My experiment failed... oh well.

I think that is it... till next time

Smigell

WELCOME TO HOMECOMING!!


And now, in the news...


Schedule for Homecoming day:

6th hour
Students will be dismissed at the end of 5th hour and shall go right to the band room, get their instruments, and proceed to the field house. The Drumline, the band, the majorettes, and the flags will all be performing!!! Yeah!

2:30 -3:30 Homecoming dress rehearsal at the stadium

3:30-4:30 get in uniforms

4:30 get on busses for parade

5:00 Parade (begins at paige field)

6:00-6:30 Bus back and food

6:30 Step off

6:45 Pregame

The choir will be singing the national anthem.

We will be playing a portion of Malaguena during pregame halftime will be occupied by the court (We will be participating, but only playing an accompanying role).

IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW THAT YOUR CHILD WILL BE GONE ALL DAY LONG!!!!


Things to bring:
Green howell band shirt
Black shoes
white socks (Yes white socks. I will be happy to explainif you like)

Things you can wear under the uniform:
underwear
tshirts
spandex
thermal underwear
long sleeve t shirt
underarmor (or equivalent clothing)
thin shorts

Things you cannot wear under the uniform:
JEANS
Hoodies
Sweatshirts
clothing that will show outside the uniform
Nothing at all.. you should have at least a pair of shorts and a tshirt on underneath your uniform
jean shorts
cargo shorts

WE WILL BE USING FABREEZE ON THE UNIFORMS TO MAKE THEM A LITTLE "FRESHER". If you (The student) are allergic to fabric fresheners or any kind of detergents, please let us know first thing tomorrow morning, and we will set it aside.

IMPORTANT!!! IF YOU HAVE NOT TURNED IN YOUR GRADING RATIONALE SLIP, YOU HAVE TO GET IT IN OR YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MARCH AT HOMECOMING!!!

Ok... I think that is it.. Here are some dates coming up:

Next Tuesday: Extra rehearsal from 6-7:30pm
Next Friday: Extra rehearsal from 3-4:30PM
Next Friday: Pep Band at Brighton (Optional)
Tuesday october 10th, 2006 MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL IN WALLED LAKE!!!!! Super Important!

October 28th, 2006 University of Michigan Hockey Pep band Substitution gig!!! (I'll explain very soon more about this... this group is by audition and TONS OF FUN!!!

PIT BAND: We are doing Guys and Doll this year. The auditions for Pit Band will be probably next week or so.... more information soon.

ok... that really is it...

SEE YOU TOMORRROW!!!

Smigell

ATTENTION... ATTENTION!!!

There is no practice tonight, Monday, sept 25, 2006. I am sick and Mr. Stimson had a family emergency. The perfect storm. We are trying to reschedule the evening rehearsal for sometime this week. I will let you know more about it tomorrow. I WILL be in come heck or high water. Very sorry about all this. Don't worry, we will be ok.

Smigell

HOMECOMING TAILGATE FEAST!!! This coming Friday is one of the last three tailgates provided to the band members. We have on the menu: Mostacholli(sp?), Vegetable Lasagna(GNC is great for these two), salads and Garlic toast. Should you wish to bring one of these dishes or a dish not listed(fruit,veggie tray?), please let me know by Wed. the 27th. Powdered mix beverages(enough for two 5 gal. containers) and all desserts are appreciated also!! Stay to serve and eat also.

Julie Dennis 517.303.4850 cell. Please leave message!

IMPORTANT CHANGE OF INFORMATION!!! THE FOOTBALL GAME IS AT PINCKEY MIDDLE SCHOOL!!!
RECHECK THE ADDRESS!!! TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS!!!

Hello Folks... I just had a meeting with Mr. Breiner and Mr. Smith (the new HS principal) today and they told me that we were mentioned at the KVC principal's meeting!!! Apparently, Novi just thinks we are the coolest thing since sliced bread. They were really impressed with our pep band... They asked our people how we get the band to come out... I guess we just have fun and it shows!


Having said that... The next pep band gig is TOMORROW SEPT 22, 2006 at PINCKNEY!!! Time to show our stuff again and have a blast while we're doing it! Here are the guidelines:

1. The kids show up at 6:30PM at Pinckney HS. Everyone needs to find their own ride (times, they are tough, very sorry), but the students get in the game for free.

2. Students can get their instruments between 5:30 and 6 pm at the high school if they do not want to bring it home on the bus. The band room will not be open after the game.

3. ANYONE in the Howell High School Instrumental Music Program is invited to the game!! Even if you are not in marching band!!! Just make sure to wear one of our yearly band shirts, and you are set (If you don't have one, see me during school and we will hook you up)

4.There are no permission slips since everyone finds their own way there. We find that this has worked the best in case it rains at the game or a student needs to leave early.

5. I will give cell number to the kids in class tomorrow (I'd rather not leave it on the internet) so you can reach me if there is a problem.

6. In the event that it rains.... Check the blog before you leave. If we cancel our part of the game, it will be posted by 6pm tomorrow. Otherwise, assume the game is on.

Directions: THIS IS DIFFERENT FROM BEFORE!
If you are reading this, you can also go to mapquest (or your other favorite map site) and plan your route:

Pinckney Middle School (Yes, they have the football games at the old high school)
2100 East M-36
pinckney, MI 48169

See you there!!!

Stay tuned!!! Coming soon... A FULL CALENDAR!!! Hockey pep band!! Info on upcoming concerts, marching festival and MUCH MUCH MORE!!!!


Smigell

Hi all - Put this date on your calendar: Saturday, October 28. It is the date for our next fundraiser called Tag Day. On Tag Day, band students, color guard and majorettes will wear their uniforms and ask for contributions in front of local businesses. In exchange for a donation, they are given a "tag" which states "Thanks for supporting the Howell Band". They will have a bucket for contributions, and may have a folding "Support the Howell Band" sign. Traditionally, this has been our biggest fundraiser, so please have your child participate! Money the students earn can be used to pay for band camp, lessons, instruments, the band trip next year, etc. We will need parental help with driving the kids to various locations in town. More information on this to come, but save the date on your calendar!

Tag Day is going to be held the same day as "The Legend of Sleepy Howell" so downtown should be bustling with activity. The organizers are looking for some drumline members to lead a parade around 5:30 pm of kids in costume. Let me know if you are interested in that.

Margaret Bigham 517.548.2324

Sunday night greetings everyone!!!


And now... in the news...


1. PLEASE GET YOUR GRADING RATIONALE SIGNED AND RETURNED ASAP!!! You will not be allowed to march in a home game until you turn it in!!

2. The band room is a little messy. I will be in at about 7:00 am on Monday to clean it up a little. Anyone willing to help should be there and receive my eternal thanks.

3. Even though the schedule is for rain... We MUST rehearse at the field tomorrow for our evening rehearsal. Bring a change of clothes, or a rain jacket if you can... Because we are marching in anything but Thunder and lightning.

See you tomorrow!

SMigell

Outcome of car wash totaled over $650.00 to be distributed between the 26 students who participated and the band booster's general fund. We had great weather, donated food and beverage by the owner of Cruz N Express, John Hummel, who drove in from Laingsburg to oversee the car wash. He monitored the oil changes and gave me a check totaling $120.00, which was 10% of the oil changes or services that day alone!(this is included in total). All in all, the kids were given their positions , worked great together and handled themselves very well, even in their playful moments! We had board members to Harleys(which I had my picture taken on), DTE and Comcast employees. Yeh, even Mr. Smigell, who was basking in the glow of the Howell win over Novi the night before. All these kids were at the game the night before and showed up at their designated time. Thanks to all who participated and made overseeing you quite fun as usual. I have plenty of towels, two laundry baskets and even a picnic basket from the last tailgate(call me and I will coordinate you obtaining). I am finishing the laundering of these and will bring and place near the back wall of the band room by the drinking fountain this week for those who would like them returned. I received so many, I couldn't tell you whose was whose so good luck. They were all used so thank you again! So remember if you continue to cater your oil changes to this facility, 10% will be given back to the band boosters! Look for oil change cards from this store soon to be available for purchase too! Hey, did I mention the Glynn's famous stromboli! Thanks Pam!!it was Yummy!

Julie Dennis
517.303.4850 business cell/please leave a message

A FAUX HEART ATTACK, AND PEP BAND INFORMATION!

Hello everyone!!

I woke up yesterday morning, and had pain in my chest and left arm. I went to the hospital and they held me there all day. My symptoms were aparently realistic enough for them to give me nitro and give me a stress test, along with many ekg's, blood tests and examinations. In the end, they determined that I am in good health and must have had a panic attack. Thanks for everyone's concern!


OK..... IN THE NEWS:


PEP BAND AT NOVI IS TONIGHT!!! Everyone in the band program is invited to go!!! It is a lot of fun, and it can be counted toward making up time for band/marching band.

here is the info:
-You have to find your own transportation. If you are reading this, you have the internet! Go to one of the map site (mapquest, google maps... etc) and look up this address 24062 TAFT RD, NOVI, MI 48375
-Report time at the game will be 6:30ish. If you want to get in for free (just the band students, that is), you must be at the gate of the stadium (we should be easy to spot. You also should wear a Howell Band shirt (doesn't have to be this years, but it should be a band shirt) To help identify us.
-I will be at the school from 5 to 5:45 if people want to pick up their instrument (like the tubas and the drums). I WILL NOT BE RETURNING TO HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL AFTER THE GAME, so you will need to bring your instrument back on Monday.

SEE YOU THERE!!!!! LET'S GO GET EM!!!!

SMIGELL

Shalom, all you Cyber-bandos!

Now... In the news!!

WE ARE TAKING THE SHOW ON THE ROAD!!! The athletic director from Novi has given us the green (and gold)light to perform at the HOWELL/NOVI game in Novi this Friday!!!!! Everyone in the band program is invited... More news on that very soon

GRading rationales are finally being distributed to your children... Please make sure to sign them and return them when they come home to you....


Ok.... peace out... it's time for rehearsal!!