ATTENTION EVERYONE!!!!!! BALLOONFEST IS THIS WEEKEND!!!!! WE WOULD LOVE IT IF YOU COULD ALL COME!!!!
Balloonfest starts on Friday June 22 and ends on Sunday June 24. We still need lots of volunteers!!!!! All three days have opening slots that need to be filled in. If you are interested please call Pam Glynn at 517-861-1675 or Danna Glynn at 517-376-2360. We would really appreciate your help. All profits go to the band boosters. So even if you are not coming to help out, at least come by and purchase something from us to support the Howell bands.
ACTIVITIES: YES!! There are different kinds of activities going on at the Balloonfest; such as on Friday night at 9 p.m. they are showing “Happy Feet” on a big inflatable screen. Come by and purchase something to help us out. On Saturday and Sunday, there will be a group of us at our concession stand at 6a.m. to watch the morning fly-ins. Come and join us!!
If you have questions, or if you would like to help out please call Pam or Danna Glynn.
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
LATE BREAKING NEWS - If you need more time to make your band camp payment, you can pay $50 due next Monday, June 11. The balance of $180 is due by Monday, July 9. The checks should be made payable to Howell High School Band, and can be mailed to PO Box 2113, Howell, MI 48844. Any questions, please contact me.
Margaret Bigham
548.2324 or blkhorse@cac.net
Margaret Bigham
548.2324 or blkhorse@cac.net
Monday, May 21, 2007
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Some tidbits from last night's great concert....................Thanks to all the parents who dropped off cookies. They were delicious! We collected $84 from donations which goes directly to HHS Band. The Class of 2007 announced that they are sponsoring a scholarship for those who need a little help financially to attend band camp and/or band trips. Truly a generous gift from the heart! Details will be forthcoming soon. See a booster officer for details. A scholarship is available from the Slagell family in honor of Duane Stepnitz to help pay for private music lessons. Thank you to the Slagell family for this wonderful opportunity.
For Seniors, if you would like a copy of the DVD shown at last night's concert, sign up for one in the band room (courtesy of Rick and Vonnie Bigham).
Parent Meeting - June 5, Tuesday at 6:30 pm in the band room - Please try to come - especially 8th Grade parents. Lots of important information to be shared, including band camp, move to Parker, schedules, etc.
Marching Band Practices for Memorial Day Parade will be next week, May 22, 23 & 24, after school from 2:30 - 3:30.
Picnic on May 28 - Have your kids sign up in the band room.
Banquet on May 30 - Please turn in your reservations as soon as possible.
Thanks,
Margaret 548.2324
blkhorse@cac.net
For Seniors, if you would like a copy of the DVD shown at last night's concert, sign up for one in the band room (courtesy of Rick and Vonnie Bigham).
Parent Meeting - June 5, Tuesday at 6:30 pm in the band room - Please try to come - especially 8th Grade parents. Lots of important information to be shared, including band camp, move to Parker, schedules, etc.
Marching Band Practices for Memorial Day Parade will be next week, May 22, 23 & 24, after school from 2:30 - 3:30.
Picnic on May 28 - Have your kids sign up in the band room.
Banquet on May 30 - Please turn in your reservations as soon as possible.
Thanks,
Margaret 548.2324
blkhorse@cac.net
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Greetings! This is going to be a long post----there is always something going on with the hard-working HHS band! We'll do this in order of what's coming up first:
May 15 Spring Concert, 7:00 p.m. in auditorium - The last concert of the year, so don't miss it! If possible, we are asking families to bring in 1 doz. cookies for our reception table, for you to munch on before and after the concert. In addition to the always great music, there will be a DVD presentation of the year's highlights! Thank you Vonnie and Rick Bigham for working so hard on this.
May 19 Opera House Grand Re-Opening - We have some HHS band groups who volunteered to help out the opera house with entertainment on their big opening weekend. Come out and support them; they will be playing from 2 pm - to approx. 5 pm. We have room for more ensembles. You can promote your group with business flyers and/or cards. If you are interested, please contact me ASAP. There is also an open mike night from 6 pm - 9 pm for you to share a talent that is family-friendly and suitable for all ages with a moderate volume level. You can sign up for that at the opera house on Saturday.
May 28 - Memorial Day Parade and Picnic - More details to come on practice days and times, and parade report time. The picnic is after the parade at Howell City Park. We have rented the pavilion and Boosters are providing hot dogs/buns and condiments. This is what we need from you:
If your last name begins with A-H - please bring paper plates or forks/spoons or napkins.
Names beginning with I-Z, please bring a dish to pass like fruit, veggie trays, pasta salads, coleslaw, and provide your own serving utensils. Every family brings their own beverages. You will have to pay $2 per car to enter the park.
Hope to see everyone there!!!! And don't forget to bring frisbees, ball/gloves, squirt guns, etc. We will have a sign-up sheet in the band room so we can estimate the number of hot dogs to buy.
May 30 - Band Awards Banquet You should have received a flyer at home regarding this. If not, contact me. Come out and see the award presentation and enjoy a night of fun, food, laughs and possibly a few tears.
June 22-24 Balloonfest - Boosters are manning a concession trailer to raise funds. A great way to help out your band, and get to see the balloons up close. Come to the booster meeting on June 5 to find out more.
Band Camp will be August 6-10; with August 2 and 3rd being pre-band camp days. Check the blog to find out more later.
That's about it. We have a new board elected for next year; Congratulations to them! And a thank you from the bottom of my heart to the wonderful people I have worked with this year; especially Julie Dennis, Bert Schomberger, Debbie Hayes, Rick Kobylarz, Becky Chappel, and Jason Smigell.
Margaret Bigham
517.548.2324 blkhorse@cac.net
May 15 Spring Concert, 7:00 p.m. in auditorium - The last concert of the year, so don't miss it! If possible, we are asking families to bring in 1 doz. cookies for our reception table, for you to munch on before and after the concert. In addition to the always great music, there will be a DVD presentation of the year's highlights! Thank you Vonnie and Rick Bigham for working so hard on this.
May 19 Opera House Grand Re-Opening - We have some HHS band groups who volunteered to help out the opera house with entertainment on their big opening weekend. Come out and support them; they will be playing from 2 pm - to approx. 5 pm. We have room for more ensembles. You can promote your group with business flyers and/or cards. If you are interested, please contact me ASAP. There is also an open mike night from 6 pm - 9 pm for you to share a talent that is family-friendly and suitable for all ages with a moderate volume level. You can sign up for that at the opera house on Saturday.
May 28 - Memorial Day Parade and Picnic - More details to come on practice days and times, and parade report time. The picnic is after the parade at Howell City Park. We have rented the pavilion and Boosters are providing hot dogs/buns and condiments. This is what we need from you:
If your last name begins with A-H - please bring paper plates or forks/spoons or napkins.
Names beginning with I-Z, please bring a dish to pass like fruit, veggie trays, pasta salads, coleslaw, and provide your own serving utensils. Every family brings their own beverages. You will have to pay $2 per car to enter the park.
Hope to see everyone there!!!! And don't forget to bring frisbees, ball/gloves, squirt guns, etc. We will have a sign-up sheet in the band room so we can estimate the number of hot dogs to buy.
May 30 - Band Awards Banquet You should have received a flyer at home regarding this. If not, contact me. Come out and see the award presentation and enjoy a night of fun, food, laughs and possibly a few tears.
June 22-24 Balloonfest - Boosters are manning a concession trailer to raise funds. A great way to help out your band, and get to see the balloons up close. Come to the booster meeting on June 5 to find out more.
Band Camp will be August 6-10; with August 2 and 3rd being pre-band camp days. Check the blog to find out more later.
That's about it. We have a new board elected for next year; Congratulations to them! And a thank you from the bottom of my heart to the wonderful people I have worked with this year; especially Julie Dennis, Bert Schomberger, Debbie Hayes, Rick Kobylarz, Becky Chappel, and Jason Smigell.
Margaret Bigham
517.548.2324 blkhorse@cac.net
Friday, April 27, 2007
Don't pass up opportunities for your student to earn money to pay for band camp (August 6-10) or help pay for the New York trip next year. The balloonfest needs parking volunteers. Your student can park cars in the name of the Howell Band Booster Association, and we in turn will bank that money for your student's account. The balloonfest is June 22-24. According to the Howell Chamber, some organizations earn thousands of dollars doing this. Shifts are for 4 hours. Contact the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce at 546.3920 for more info. Volunteer Parking Forms can be downloaded at michiganchallenge.com For your form, you need to designate the Howell Band Booster Association, PO Box 2113, Howell, MI 48844, as your nonprofit organization.
We also need parent volunteers to staff our balloonfest concession trailer that weekend. Pam Glynn is the chairperson and will be setting up a schedule soon!
CruzNExpress is willing to let us hold a car wash at their location. This could be a great fundraiser for your student also. We are still waiting for a parent to step up and organize the car wash.
Margaret Bigham
blkhorse@cac.net or 548.2324
We also need parent volunteers to staff our balloonfest concession trailer that weekend. Pam Glynn is the chairperson and will be setting up a schedule soon!
CruzNExpress is willing to let us hold a car wash at their location. This could be a great fundraiser for your student also. We are still waiting for a parent to step up and organize the car wash.
Margaret Bigham
blkhorse@cac.net or 548.2324
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Come see Battle of the Bands tomorrow (Thursday 3/22) at 7:00 in the auditorium. Tickets will be on sale at the door before the event for $5. The band that takes 1st place will win $500, 2nd place will win $400 and 3rd place will win $300! Help choose the band that will win the People’s Choice Award! T-shirts are also on sale for $10 and will be sold at the Battle of the Bands event too. Bands participating will be selling merchandise at the event. Come support your Howell High School Bands!
Margaret Bigham
Margaret Bigham
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Thursday, March 08, 2007
IMPORTANT MEETING TO ATTEND!
There is a flex scheduling/Parker High School presentation, Tues. March 13th, in the auditorium of the high school. Times to attend are 5-6 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. If you have not attended any of these or have questions that will affect your child academically or musically, try to attend. If you are unable to attend, Mr. Smith can be reached directly at smithw@howellschools.com and will address your questions or concerns within a reasonable time. FYI...The junior class is meeting with counselors the week of March 19-23 to consider their classes for next year and will be sent home with a copy of their classes for approval of the parents. They are hoping to achieve the master schedule before they leave school in June. Check with your child's counselors to get more information.
Immediately afterward, come to the band booster meeting which starts at 7:00 in the band or choir room. There are some great things coming up between now and the end of the year, to help raise money for needed items for the instruments, etc. off Mr. Smigell's wish list. Coming up April 3rd is HOWELLPALOOZA! There will also be some OTHER fundraisers to help for the upcoming band camp expenses and even to start planning on next year's trip!
Also the band room is moving immediately after school is out and Mr. Smigell has asked for our help! Hope to see you there!
Julie Dennis
517.303.4850 cell
There is a flex scheduling/Parker High School presentation, Tues. March 13th, in the auditorium of the high school. Times to attend are 5-6 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. If you have not attended any of these or have questions that will affect your child academically or musically, try to attend. If you are unable to attend, Mr. Smith can be reached directly at smithw@howellschools.com and will address your questions or concerns within a reasonable time. FYI...The junior class is meeting with counselors the week of March 19-23 to consider their classes for next year and will be sent home with a copy of their classes for approval of the parents. They are hoping to achieve the master schedule before they leave school in June. Check with your child's counselors to get more information.
Immediately afterward, come to the band booster meeting which starts at 7:00 in the band or choir room. There are some great things coming up between now and the end of the year, to help raise money for needed items for the instruments, etc. off Mr. Smigell's wish list. Coming up April 3rd is HOWELLPALOOZA! There will also be some OTHER fundraisers to help for the upcoming band camp expenses and even to start planning on next year's trip!
Also the band room is moving immediately after school is out and Mr. Smigell has asked for our help! Hope to see you there!
Julie Dennis
517.303.4850 cell
Sunday, March 04, 2007
HEY EVERYBODY!!!
It was a big weekend for Howell High School Bands!! Everybody did very very well at festival. Here is the breakdown:
Concert band:
Concert scores 2, 2, 3 Sightreading score 3 OVERALL RATING: 2 (red medal)
Symphonic Band:
Concert scores 2,2,2 Sightreading score 2 OVERALL RATING 2 (red medal)
Wind Ensemble:
Concert scores 1,1,2 Sightreading score 1 OVERALL RATING 1 (blue medal)
We have never had all three groups earn a medal before. I am so proud of everybody!! GRRRREEEEAAT JOB!!!
Special thanks goes out to:
Jack Palmer
Brian Roskamp
Gary Schomberger
Matt Ogg
Kat Jakczrewski
Jess Kobylarz
Brianne Noel
Kim Hagadorn
Michelle Garrett
Laura Cuthbertson
Jason Simmerman
Mrs. Bigham
Mrs. Dennis
Mrs. Chappel
Mrs. Stone
Mr. Garrett
Mrs. Denzel-Jacobsen
Mr. Kobylarz
Mr. Doefer (especially for waiting 4 hours with me to get the truck fixed!)
My Wife for being patient
Mrs. Hordos
Custodial Staff
Lots of stuff going on, but a big one is that TUESDAY MARCH 6th is the day that pizza kits are being delivered... right after school!!! please pass this on!!!!
see you tomorrow!!
-Smigell
It was a big weekend for Howell High School Bands!! Everybody did very very well at festival. Here is the breakdown:
Concert band:
Concert scores 2, 2, 3 Sightreading score 3 OVERALL RATING: 2 (red medal)
Symphonic Band:
Concert scores 2,2,2 Sightreading score 2 OVERALL RATING 2 (red medal)
Wind Ensemble:
Concert scores 1,1,2 Sightreading score 1 OVERALL RATING 1 (blue medal)
We have never had all three groups earn a medal before. I am so proud of everybody!! GRRRREEEEAAT JOB!!!
Special thanks goes out to:
Jack Palmer
Brian Roskamp
Gary Schomberger
Matt Ogg
Kat Jakczrewski
Jess Kobylarz
Brianne Noel
Kim Hagadorn
Michelle Garrett
Laura Cuthbertson
Jason Simmerman
Mrs. Bigham
Mrs. Dennis
Mrs. Chappel
Mrs. Stone
Mr. Garrett
Mrs. Denzel-Jacobsen
Mr. Kobylarz
Mr. Doefer (especially for waiting 4 hours with me to get the truck fixed!)
My Wife for being patient
Mrs. Hordos
Custodial Staff
Lots of stuff going on, but a big one is that TUESDAY MARCH 6th is the day that pizza kits are being delivered... right after school!!! please pass this on!!!!
see you tomorrow!!
-Smigell
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Hi everyone! The coolest and most creative concert of the year, Howellpalooza! will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2007 – only about 4 weeks away!
We are having a planning/brainstorming meeting on Monday, March 5, at 4:30 p.m. in the band room. We welcome your ideas to make this event successful and get a sellout crowd. At this concert, we charge admission to raise money for the band program. Students are welcome to attend the meeting.
If you can’t make the meeting, but would like to pass on any ideas, please send them to me by email, or phone at 548-2324. We could really use your help!
Thanks,
Margaret Bigham
We are having a planning/brainstorming meeting on Monday, March 5, at 4:30 p.m. in the band room. We welcome your ideas to make this event successful and get a sellout crowd. At this concert, we charge admission to raise money for the band program. Students are welcome to attend the meeting.
If you can’t make the meeting, but would like to pass on any ideas, please send them to me by email, or phone at 548-2324. We could really use your help!
Thanks,
Margaret Bigham
Hello All!
Here is the information you have been waiting for!!
Festival information!
Hooray!
DUTY ROSTER FOR FESTIVAL 2006-2007
HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL BANDS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!
Chaperones who want to come with me on any of these trips please email me one more time at smigellj@howellschools.com for final confirmation.
Wind Ensemble: Performance date is Friday March 2nd, 2007
Uniform:Standard. Gentlemen: band tux. Ladies: band skirt and formal shirt w/ bowtie
Large instruments and percussion load the truck at 2:30pm
REPORT TIME: 5:45 PM
Depart for Groves High School:6:15PM
Arrive: 7:45 pm
Perform: 8:45 pm
Stage crew: Gary Schomberger and friends
Chaperones:TBA
Depart for home: around 10PM
Arrive Howell High School: around 11pm
Concert Band: Performance date is Saturday March 3rd, 2007
-Uniform: Standard. Everyone wears the white formal shirt and bowtie with black on the bottom and black shoes
-Percussionists and large instrument personnel secure what is going to Groves in the truck at 2:30pm on Friday, march 2nd
REPORT TIME:9:15 am
Students should eat breakfast beforehand and bring a few dollars for the concession stand. They can also bring a lunch if they don't want to bring money.
Depart for Groves High School: 9:45 Am
Arrive: 11:00AM
Perform 12:00 AM
Stage crew:TBA
Chaperones: TBA
Depart for home: 1:10 PM
Arrive HHS: 2:20 PM
Symphonic Band: Performance date is Saturday March 3rd, 2007
-Uniform: Standard. Everyone wears the white formal shirt and bowtie with black on the bottom and black shoes
-Percussionists and large instrument personnel secure what is going to Groves in the truck at 2:30pm on Friday, march 2nd
Students should eat lunch before they come to the school. There will be a concession stand there, but it will be on a catch as can basis.
Report time: 11:15 am
Depart for Groves 11:45am
Arrive: 1:00PM
Perform: 2:00 PM
Stage Crew: Gary Schomberger and friends
Chaperones: TBA
Load and depart: 3:45 PM
Arrive at home 5:00pm
Here is the information you have been waiting for!!
Festival information!
Hooray!
DUTY ROSTER FOR FESTIVAL 2006-2007
HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL BANDS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!
Chaperones who want to come with me on any of these trips please email me one more time at smigellj@howellschools.com for final confirmation.
Wind Ensemble: Performance date is Friday March 2nd, 2007
Uniform:Standard. Gentlemen: band tux. Ladies: band skirt and formal shirt w/ bowtie
Large instruments and percussion load the truck at 2:30pm
REPORT TIME: 5:45 PM
Depart for Groves High School:6:15PM
Arrive: 7:45 pm
Perform: 8:45 pm
Stage crew: Gary Schomberger and friends
Chaperones:TBA
Depart for home: around 10PM
Arrive Howell High School: around 11pm
Concert Band: Performance date is Saturday March 3rd, 2007
-Uniform: Standard. Everyone wears the white formal shirt and bowtie with black on the bottom and black shoes
-Percussionists and large instrument personnel secure what is going to Groves in the truck at 2:30pm on Friday, march 2nd
REPORT TIME:9:15 am
Students should eat breakfast beforehand and bring a few dollars for the concession stand. They can also bring a lunch if they don't want to bring money.
Depart for Groves High School: 9:45 Am
Arrive: 11:00AM
Perform 12:00 AM
Stage crew:TBA
Chaperones: TBA
Depart for home: 1:10 PM
Arrive HHS: 2:20 PM
Symphonic Band: Performance date is Saturday March 3rd, 2007
-Uniform: Standard. Everyone wears the white formal shirt and bowtie with black on the bottom and black shoes
-Percussionists and large instrument personnel secure what is going to Groves in the truck at 2:30pm on Friday, march 2nd
Students should eat lunch before they come to the school. There will be a concession stand there, but it will be on a catch as can basis.
Report time: 11:15 am
Depart for Groves 11:45am
Arrive: 1:00PM
Perform: 2:00 PM
Stage Crew: Gary Schomberger and friends
Chaperones: TBA
Load and depart: 3:45 PM
Arrive at home 5:00pm
Monday, February 19, 2007
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
WINTER STORM EDITION!!!
Hello everyone. Becuase of the impending winter storm, and because I have to make the decision right now (in time for the bus drivers), we are canceling the trip to Port Huron today. I do this with a heavy heart, since it is a good clinic. However, the potential for delays and, more importantly, the consideration of safety is my first priority. Hopefully this is soon enough for everyone to change their plans. EVERYTHING ELSE FOR RIGHT NOW IS STILL ON......
-Smigell
Hello everyone. Becuase of the impending winter storm, and because I have to make the decision right now (in time for the bus drivers), we are canceling the trip to Port Huron today. I do this with a heavy heart, since it is a good clinic. However, the potential for delays and, more importantly, the consideration of safety is my first priority. Hopefully this is soon enough for everyone to change their plans. EVERYTHING ELSE FOR RIGHT NOW IS STILL ON......
-Smigell
Sunday, February 11, 2007
FESTIVAL CRUNCH TIME EDITION OF THE BAND BLOG!!!!
Hello everyone and welcome back to the band bliggity blog!!! We are chugging along in our preparation for festival (despite all the snow days) and I thought I would fill you in on all the information I know so far about everything:
I just registered 17 events for State Solo and Ensemble!!! I think that this might be a record!! Hooray. Congratulations to those going on:
Scott "No longer the Loser" (yes, I changed it for you) Archer
Sam Ryan
Rayna Glynn
Vonnie Bigham
Kim Chappel
Libby Hobson
Nora Kandler
Michelle Garrett
Autumn Reynolds
Kat Jakrzewski
Jessica Kobylarz
Andrea Fosshage
Jeremy Ellens
Holly Williams
Mike Block
Paul Clifton
Josh Fenn
Eric Stants
Brittany Green
Schedules will be printed and distributed soon, I have requested WALLED LAKE NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL as our preffered site. All State S/E events will occur on march 24, 2007
All of these people need to PAY ME for the events that they have entered:
$12.50 for a Duet
$14.00 for a trio
$16.00 for a Proficiency Solo
$12.00 for a ninth grade solo
Wind Ensemble is going on a field trip to Port Huron this coming tuesday, feb 13 2007. They are attending the annual Port Huron Music Center band clinic to help us get ready for festival. They will leave before school ends, and will perform at 4:30 in Port Huron... I need 2 chaperones for this trip if anyone is interested. Street clothes is perfectly fine for the students for this one. We will be returning around 8:30pm or so....
Our own annual Pre festival clinic/concert is this thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 7:00 PM. Report time for everybody is 6:30. Dress is the same as the first concert of the year. "Something nice". This means NO jeans, tshirts, sweatshirts, shorts, tennis shoes, jogging pants, etc. School appropriate skirts, dresses, blouses, slacks, shirt and tie, sweater, and nice shoes ARE appropriate. We are very fortunate to have Mr. Cliff Chapman coming to work with us. Thank you very much to the Band boosters for supporting us and sponsoring this concert!!!
Festival for the Wind Ensemble is MARCH 2nd 2007 in the late-ish evening in Birmingham.
Festival for the Concert and Symphonic bands will be in either the late morning or the early afternoon on Saturday, MARCH 3rd in Birmingham.
We need 3 chaperones for each of the bands... If you are interested, please email me at smigellj@howellschools.com
Yes, Birmingham is a long way away (approx 50 minutes by bus). Originally, this was a mistake I made, but after looking at the lineups (the bands that go before and after us) I like it much better. I honestly feel that this is a blessing in disguise. We have been going to the same place now for 3 years getting judged by the same 3 or 4 judges with the same results. Well, this year, things are different, and I would rather have different judges and a different venue.
Howellpalooza is April 3rd!!! We are going to have a fantastic lineup!!! We really need a lot of people to come out to this one because we need to pay for some of the acts that we are putting on. Admission will be $4.00 adults, $3.00 children and students, and seniors. If you have an interesting talent (could even be non music related), we would love to see what it is!! maybe you could be a star!!
Yes, there is Jazz band tomorrow from 2:45 to 4:15PM. We will be putting on a big shebang later in the spring.... more info to come!
OK... that is all I can think of for right now...
-Smigell
Hello everyone and welcome back to the band bliggity blog!!! We are chugging along in our preparation for festival (despite all the snow days) and I thought I would fill you in on all the information I know so far about everything:
I just registered 17 events for State Solo and Ensemble!!! I think that this might be a record!! Hooray. Congratulations to those going on:
Scott "No longer the Loser" (yes, I changed it for you) Archer
Sam Ryan
Rayna Glynn
Vonnie Bigham
Kim Chappel
Libby Hobson
Nora Kandler
Michelle Garrett
Autumn Reynolds
Kat Jakrzewski
Jessica Kobylarz
Andrea Fosshage
Jeremy Ellens
Holly Williams
Mike Block
Paul Clifton
Josh Fenn
Eric Stants
Brittany Green
Schedules will be printed and distributed soon, I have requested WALLED LAKE NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL as our preffered site. All State S/E events will occur on march 24, 2007
All of these people need to PAY ME for the events that they have entered:
$12.50 for a Duet
$14.00 for a trio
$16.00 for a Proficiency Solo
$12.00 for a ninth grade solo
Wind Ensemble is going on a field trip to Port Huron this coming tuesday, feb 13 2007. They are attending the annual Port Huron Music Center band clinic to help us get ready for festival. They will leave before school ends, and will perform at 4:30 in Port Huron... I need 2 chaperones for this trip if anyone is interested. Street clothes is perfectly fine for the students for this one. We will be returning around 8:30pm or so....
Our own annual Pre festival clinic/concert is this thursday, Feb 15, 2007 at 7:00 PM. Report time for everybody is 6:30. Dress is the same as the first concert of the year. "Something nice". This means NO jeans, tshirts, sweatshirts, shorts, tennis shoes, jogging pants, etc. School appropriate skirts, dresses, blouses, slacks, shirt and tie, sweater, and nice shoes ARE appropriate. We are very fortunate to have Mr. Cliff Chapman coming to work with us. Thank you very much to the Band boosters for supporting us and sponsoring this concert!!!
Festival for the Wind Ensemble is MARCH 2nd 2007 in the late-ish evening in Birmingham.
Festival for the Concert and Symphonic bands will be in either the late morning or the early afternoon on Saturday, MARCH 3rd in Birmingham.
We need 3 chaperones for each of the bands... If you are interested, please email me at smigellj@howellschools.com
Yes, Birmingham is a long way away (approx 50 minutes by bus). Originally, this was a mistake I made, but after looking at the lineups (the bands that go before and after us) I like it much better. I honestly feel that this is a blessing in disguise. We have been going to the same place now for 3 years getting judged by the same 3 or 4 judges with the same results. Well, this year, things are different, and I would rather have different judges and a different venue.
Howellpalooza is April 3rd!!! We are going to have a fantastic lineup!!! We really need a lot of people to come out to this one because we need to pay for some of the acts that we are putting on. Admission will be $4.00 adults, $3.00 children and students, and seniors. If you have an interesting talent (could even be non music related), we would love to see what it is!! maybe you could be a star!!
Yes, there is Jazz band tomorrow from 2:45 to 4:15PM. We will be putting on a big shebang later in the spring.... more info to come!
OK... that is all I can think of for right now...
-Smigell
Friday, February 02, 2007
Good luck everybody at the MSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festival. We have 42 entries from HHS - is that a record? It is at Farmington Harrison High School, Feb. 3. Maps and event list are on the piano in the band room. I have a list if there are any questions.
Senior Pictures - Thank you Aimee and Sam for your pictures! The rest of you, please get them turned in to the envelope on the booster board in the band room. You don't want to be left out of the presentation at the band awards banquet in May.
Fundraiser for band - Mr. Smigell asks that you please turn in your checks ASAP, payable to HHS Band, for the pizza fundraiser from Century Resources.
Congratulations to all the Livingston County Honors Band members. I heard it was an absolutely fantastic concert.
Margaret Bigham
Senior Pictures - Thank you Aimee and Sam for your pictures! The rest of you, please get them turned in to the envelope on the booster board in the band room. You don't want to be left out of the presentation at the band awards banquet in May.
Fundraiser for band - Mr. Smigell asks that you please turn in your checks ASAP, payable to HHS Band, for the pizza fundraiser from Century Resources.
Congratulations to all the Livingston County Honors Band members. I heard it was an absolutely fantastic concert.
Margaret Bigham
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