Weather Alert !
Looks like band camp will be HOT - (weather, that is) So Mr. Smigell wanted to be sure you all get the message you are allowed to bring a box type fan for your cabin. Also, please remember to bring a water bottle with your name on it to camp and to squad leader/ newbie day !

Bert S

Hello Everyone...

Here is all of the information that you need to know, well almost

Squad Leader Day
Required for all Drum Majors and Squad Leaders
Date: Thursday August 2, 2007
Time: 9am to 3pm
Location: HHS Mesa
Bring your own lunch!!!! The Boosters will not feed you this time.
*More details coming soon*

Newbie Day
Optional for new marching bandos, but HIGHLY SUGGESTED
Required for Drum Majors and Squad Leaders
Date: Friday August 3 2007
Time: 9am to 3pm
Location: HHS Mesa (On the lawn, right outside the band room on the east side of the school)
Bring your own lunch!!! New kids, the Boosters still won't feed you.

Band Camp!
Leave,
Date: Monday August 6 2007
Time: 7am
Location: HHS Flagpole
Return,
Date: Friday August 10 2007
Time: Around 4:30pm
Location: HHS
*Packing list and full itinerary forthcoming*

So there ya go, almost everything you need to know relating to Squad Leader Day, Newbie Day, and Band Camp

Yours in Awesomeness,
Kat

Attention all Band-campers!
There IS still time to get into camp - but not much ! If you have NOT already sent in all three forms we need and your total balance of $230.00 but DO plan to go to camp, Please call me ASAP - I have heard through the vine of a few people that are "coming" but haven't turned in anything so far. It's our goal to NOT have to wait in line an hour to check in before you leave, so we want all paperwork completed before Aug 6th!

All forms and checks you are mailing have to be mailed to : P.O. Box 2113 Howell, 48844 NOT the school.

Thanks - Happy Marching

Bert Schomberger 546 1993
magefire@hughes.net

Hello everyone... This will be the first of several informational blog postings. The following people are appointed to squad leadership and MUST BE PRESENT on both August 2nd and 3rd from 9 am to 3 pm. The location will be announced VERY SOON. It will either be at Parker or at Howell HS. I will get the answer from the AD today. So, without further ado...

Drum Majors,
Benny-Ben-Ben
Mike Brown
Brittany Green

Flutes,
Michelle Garrett
Ashley McQuillen
Autumn Reynolds
Lona Czerwinski

Clarinets,
Kat Jak
Andrea Fosshage
Jess Kobylarz

Trumpets,
Holly Williams
Mike Block

Saxes,
Tiffany Dancer
Butterz

T-Bonez
Josh Fenn
Eric Stants
Chaz-a-Roonie
Dalton Matznick


Check for more information frequently and tell all your friends!!

NEW INFORMATION!!!

Hello everyone!!! Hopefully people are still checking this site! We have officially begun the final preparations for band camp, the marching season, and the school year in general. Here is what we know:

If you have not signed up or paid for band camp yet, YOU STILL CAN!!! Please send $230.00 to PO Box 2113 Howell MI 48844 Payable to Howell High School Band, and forms can be found at Howellhighlanderbands.org

The squad leader list will be posted by tomorrow, the times and itineraries for Newbie Day and Squad Leader day will be posted by Wednesday. Information regarding the meeting place for departure to band camp will be be posted by this Friday.

IMPORTANT POINT: I cannot get email from my school account. If you are trying to email me please use: jsmigell@mac.com.

MORE STUFF REALLY SOON!

Thanks,

Smigell

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.

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

Thank you Kat Jakrzewski, Rayna Glynn, Danna Glynn, Vonnie Bigham, Brittney Green, Highlander Chorale, Classicality and Calamity for playing/singing at the Howell Opera House on their Grand Re-Opening weekend! You all did a wonderful job!

Margaret Bigham

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

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

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

HOWELLPALOOZA DRESS REHEARSAL is Monday, April 2 at 7:00 p.m.

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

Lock-in this Friday March 16! We could use a few more chaperones, especially during the graveyard shift, 1 am to 5 am (3/17). Parents, if you can help, please contact me. 8th grade parents welcome!

Margaret Bigham
blkhorse@cac.net
548.2324

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

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

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

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

IMPORTANT CHANGE IN STATE S&E SITE:

This just in: The State Solo and Ensemble location for Howell High School (on March 24th) will be CHELSEA HS, not Walled Lake Northern. Please make a note of it.

Thanks,

-Smigell

IMPORTANT CHANGE IN STATE S&E SITE:

This just in: The State Solo and Ensemble location for Howell High School (on March 24th) will be CHELSEA HS, not Walled Lake Northern. Please make a note of it.

Thanks,

-Smigell