POP Can drive this weekend? If you are interested in coordinating this fundraiser contact Darcy Leyder at leyder@juno.com for details.
PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR NEW YORK TRIP UPDATE!
Monday, November 26, 2007
Parade was GREAT - Highlanders were the best looking entry, besides those Clydesdales, that is! THANKS to all of you and special thanks to Ms. Love for pulling it all together in Mr. Smigell's absence !
Now, onward and upward to NEW YORK!
$100 deposit is due December 3rd, that's MONDAY! Checks made out to Howell High School Bands, and put in the band room mailbox.
If you need the info again and it is not on the website by the time you read this, email Bert S.at magefire@hughes.net and I will send it on to you.
Final price depends on how many are going, so we have to get all deposits in before we know.
Happy December - see you at the concert on the 11th!
Bert S
Now, onward and upward to NEW YORK!
$100 deposit is due December 3rd, that's MONDAY! Checks made out to Howell High School Bands, and put in the band room mailbox.
If you need the info again and it is not on the website by the time you read this, email Bert S.at magefire@hughes.net and I will send it on to you.
Final price depends on how many are going, so we have to get all deposits in before we know.
Happy December - see you at the concert on the 11th!
Bert S
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Parade update:
1. As of today, the Parade manager was trying to get us to leave Parker 15 minutes early, but in return for this they will allow the busses to stay at the parking lot so we can stay on them if the weather is wet until closer to parade time. Please arrive at Parker NO LATER THAN 4:45 in case this is happening!
2. We are traveling on two busses, not three, so we may need help getting instruments to town. Also, we will need help with uniforms.
2. As of next year ALL people walking the parade route will be required to have some type of light on them - so we are AHEAD of the game, and this year glow necklaces will be given to each band member and every parent walking with the band. Please don't bring your own lights , we are going for the "uniform" look !
3. UNIFORMS - MANY people have not paid for the cleaning of their uniform. We must have your $20 by December 1st! Coupon books will be available at the school before and after the parade.
4. Be advised, per the parade gurus, Grand River will close down early this year to accommodate the Budweiser Clydesdale's. Get to town early if you are coming to watch!
Happy Thanksgiving to all !
Bert
1. As of today, the Parade manager was trying to get us to leave Parker 15 minutes early, but in return for this they will allow the busses to stay at the parking lot so we can stay on them if the weather is wet until closer to parade time. Please arrive at Parker NO LATER THAN 4:45 in case this is happening!
2. We are traveling on two busses, not three, so we may need help getting instruments to town. Also, we will need help with uniforms.
2. As of next year ALL people walking the parade route will be required to have some type of light on them - so we are AHEAD of the game, and this year glow necklaces will be given to each band member and every parent walking with the band. Please don't bring your own lights , we are going for the "uniform" look !
3. UNIFORMS - MANY people have not paid for the cleaning of their uniform. We must have your $20 by December 1st! Coupon books will be available at the school before and after the parade.
4. Be advised, per the parade gurus, Grand River will close down early this year to accommodate the Budweiser Clydesdale's. Get to town early if you are coming to watch!
Happy Thanksgiving to all !
Bert
Thursday, November 15, 2007
For all the Marching Band Members attending the Fantasy of Lights Parade on Friday, November 23, this is what I know:
- Report Time: 4:45 pm
- Report Location: Howell High School Parker Campus, Band Room, the loading dock doors should be open.
- When you report get your uniform, instrument, and be ready to load the buses.
- The parade starts at 7 pm.
- We are Number 22 in the parade. This is somewhere in the middle.
- We hope to leave the parade for the school around 8:15 pm.
- For those parents who are coming out to watch, the roads are closed off at 6 pm so get there early and get a great seat to watch the festivities and cheer on our Highlanders.
- I'm soooooo excited to see you all there!
More information to come . . .
Ms. Love
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Three things not to forget:
Little Caesar pizza fundraiser! Order forms in band room. Orders due by the 26th.
Snedicor booklets. Contact Bert(546.1993)to purchase since she is tracking. The coupon book covers the cost of cleaning and then some great coupons to use or pass on. Remember this is a fundraiser open to all band students. So every book sold after the first(this pertains to marching band students), a portion is put into student acct. Everyone else each book sold, again, a portion goes into acct.
Spiritwear available. Grey personalized hoodie($35.00)and plaid fleece pants($25.00). Contact me at 517.303.4850/americanframingco@charter.net.
Oh yeah, fourth is to view the pics on 8eight8.com (senior night is not on there yet) from the football games and MillerMediavision.com.
Little Caesar pizza fundraiser! Order forms in band room. Orders due by the 26th.
Snedicor booklets. Contact Bert(546.1993)to purchase since she is tracking. The coupon book covers the cost of cleaning and then some great coupons to use or pass on. Remember this is a fundraiser open to all band students. So every book sold after the first(this pertains to marching band students), a portion is put into student acct. Everyone else each book sold, again, a portion goes into acct.
Spiritwear available. Grey personalized hoodie($35.00)and plaid fleece pants($25.00). Contact me at 517.303.4850/americanframingco@charter.net.
Oh yeah, fourth is to view the pics on 8eight8.com (senior night is not on there yet) from the football games and MillerMediavision.com.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Hello Everyone!
Here is some more information on the events coming up for the band program:
-Tomorrow, The wind ensemble will be performing for a veteran's day assembly. At the conclusion of 1st hour, the people involved in the perfomance should immedietly go down to the band room, get out their instrument, then go down to the field house. The assembly will take all of 2nd hour. DRESS IS; SOMETHING NICE!! (dress code for the first concert.)
-The jazz band auditions are wrapped up and results will be posted on monday after lunch. The first rehearsal will be on Nov. 26th, 2007.
Rehearsals for the Fantasy of Lights parade are Tuesday, 11/13/07 3pm-4pm, Wednesday 11/14, 11:00am-12:00 (because of halfday), and Thursday, 11/15, 3-4pm. The parade is on the day after Thanksgiving Friday, 11/23/07. More information on the parade itself very soon.
The next concert is coming up Dec. 11, 2007. It will be at 7pm and we are hoping to have it at the NEWLY REFURBISHED HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM at OLD HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL! Cross your fingers...
ok.. that should be it for now...
-Smigell
Here is some more information on the events coming up for the band program:
-Tomorrow, The wind ensemble will be performing for a veteran's day assembly. At the conclusion of 1st hour, the people involved in the perfomance should immedietly go down to the band room, get out their instrument, then go down to the field house. The assembly will take all of 2nd hour. DRESS IS; SOMETHING NICE!! (dress code for the first concert.)
-The jazz band auditions are wrapped up and results will be posted on monday after lunch. The first rehearsal will be on Nov. 26th, 2007.
Rehearsals for the Fantasy of Lights parade are Tuesday, 11/13/07 3pm-4pm, Wednesday 11/14, 11:00am-12:00 (because of halfday), and Thursday, 11/15, 3-4pm. The parade is on the day after Thanksgiving Friday, 11/23/07. More information on the parade itself very soon.
The next concert is coming up Dec. 11, 2007. It will be at 7pm and we are hoping to have it at the NEWLY REFURBISHED HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM at OLD HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL! Cross your fingers...
ok.. that should be it for now...
-Smigell
Friday, November 02, 2007
Hello Everyone!
Great job EVERYBODY at the concert! Kids, you sounded GREAT! Parents, you helped a TON!! Hooray! In all seriousness, I thought things went very well. A nice first concert and the new space worked better than I thought it would. We are still going to use the old (but newly refitted!) Howell Auditorium for the rest of our concerts, but it was a nice change.
SO HERE IS THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT::::::::::::
NEW YORK PARENT (and student) MEETING IS NEXT THURSDAY NOVEMBER 8TH!!!! 7 PM!!! WOOT! Anyone who wants to go to New York with the Howell Band needs to come to this meeting!
(It will be in the Parker band room)
Incidentally, the date is March 12-15 2008!!
There will be representatives from the touring company that is helping us set up the trip... Items to be discussed will be the itinerary, the cost, fundraising opportunities and anything else you would like ask.
Some other pieces of new include:
-Jazz band tryouts will occur next Wednesday. Tryout pieces are being distributed today.
-The SOLO AND ENSEMBLE application deadline is coming up. People interested in S&E should talk to Mr. Smigell SOON
More info on the way. Get in the habit of checking the blog, because other items like Livingston county honors band, Irish music ensemble, and Howellpalooza are on their way!!
-Smigell
Great job EVERYBODY at the concert! Kids, you sounded GREAT! Parents, you helped a TON!! Hooray! In all seriousness, I thought things went very well. A nice first concert and the new space worked better than I thought it would. We are still going to use the old (but newly refitted!) Howell Auditorium for the rest of our concerts, but it was a nice change.
SO HERE IS THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT::::::::::::
NEW YORK PARENT (and student) MEETING IS NEXT THURSDAY NOVEMBER 8TH!!!! 7 PM!!! WOOT! Anyone who wants to go to New York with the Howell Band needs to come to this meeting!
(It will be in the Parker band room)
Incidentally, the date is March 12-15 2008!!
There will be representatives from the touring company that is helping us set up the trip... Items to be discussed will be the itinerary, the cost, fundraising opportunities and anything else you would like ask.
Some other pieces of new include:
-Jazz band tryouts will occur next Wednesday. Tryout pieces are being distributed today.
-The SOLO AND ENSEMBLE application deadline is coming up. People interested in S&E should talk to Mr. Smigell SOON
More info on the way. Get in the habit of checking the blog, because other items like Livingston county honors band, Irish music ensemble, and Howellpalooza are on their way!!
-Smigell
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Monday, October 29, 2007
Friday, October 26, 2007
Welcome to the "As much information that I can give you" version of the band blog:
First: Hockey band people read the permission slip in the last post!
Second: PEP BAND FOR TONIGHT, is optional BUT WE NEED YOU TONIGHT! The game is at home Vs. Catholic Central. Report time is 6:30PM BECAUSE IT IS A MHSAA PLAYOFF GAME YOU MUST WEAR YOUR PIRATE MARCHING BAND SHIRT TO GAIN ENTRANCE TO THE GAME. WE WILL MEET IN THE BAND ROOM AT PARKER AT 6:30
Third: There is a concert coming up NEXT TUSDAY Oct 30th. It is at Parker HS at 7PM. All concert band, percussion ensemble, Symponic Band, and Wind Ensemble members are REQUIRED to perform. Report time is 6:30 Pm in the Parker Band Room. Attire is "wear something nice" for this particular concert. This means:
-no jeans
-no tennis shoes
-no t-shirts
-no jogging pants/sweats
-School appropriate
-no shorts
-NO Saggy pants
THINGS THAT ARE NICE TO WEAR:
-nice corduroy (sp?)
-khaki pants
-shirt with tie
-appropriate skirt and blouse... etc.
-Appropriate slacks/sweater etc.
-Coat and tie if you feel like it.
A full suit or tuxedo is probably a little much but if you want to snazz it up, that is cool.
The New York Trip "new date" is very close to being solidified. Please stay tuned, it will be posted as soon as I have SOLID info.
ok.. I think that is it...
Smigell!
First: Hockey band people read the permission slip in the last post!
Second: PEP BAND FOR TONIGHT, is optional BUT WE NEED YOU TONIGHT! The game is at home Vs. Catholic Central. Report time is 6:30PM BECAUSE IT IS A MHSAA PLAYOFF GAME YOU MUST WEAR YOUR PIRATE MARCHING BAND SHIRT TO GAIN ENTRANCE TO THE GAME. WE WILL MEET IN THE BAND ROOM AT PARKER AT 6:30
Third: There is a concert coming up NEXT TUSDAY Oct 30th. It is at Parker HS at 7PM. All concert band, percussion ensemble, Symponic Band, and Wind Ensemble members are REQUIRED to perform. Report time is 6:30 Pm in the Parker Band Room. Attire is "wear something nice" for this particular concert. This means:
-no jeans
-no tennis shoes
-no t-shirts
-no jogging pants/sweats
-School appropriate
-no shorts
-NO Saggy pants
THINGS THAT ARE NICE TO WEAR:
-nice corduroy (sp?)
-khaki pants
-shirt with tie
-appropriate skirt and blouse... etc.
-Appropriate slacks/sweater etc.
-Coat and tie if you feel like it.
A full suit or tuxedo is probably a little much but if you want to snazz it up, that is cool.
The New York Trip "new date" is very close to being solidified. Please stay tuned, it will be posted as soon as I have SOLID info.
ok.. I think that is it...
Smigell!
HELLO EVERYBODY! THIS IS THE AFORMENTIONED HOCKEY BAND PERMISSION SLIP. THIS IS ONLY FOR PEOPLE IN THE HOCKEY BAND. PARENTS, IF YOU ARE UNSURE, ASK YOUR CHILD:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
HOCKEY BAND PERMISSION SLIP OCT. 27, 2007
I give my child ________________________ permission to go to Ann Arbor, MI to play for the University of Michigan Hockey team. The band will leave by bus at 6:30 PM (REPORT TIME IS 6:30). The game is at 8:30 at YOST ICE ARENA. The band will return by 12:00 midnight.
SIGNED__________________________________
Initial here if you are taking your child home in your own vehicle after the game.
______________________ (initial)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
HOCKEY BAND PERMISSION SLIP OCT. 27, 2007
I give my child ________________________ permission to go to Ann Arbor, MI to play for the University of Michigan Hockey team. The band will leave by bus at 6:30 PM (REPORT TIME IS 6:30). The game is at 8:30 at YOST ICE ARENA. The band will return by 12:00 midnight.
SIGNED__________________________________
Initial here if you are taking your child home in your own vehicle after the game.
______________________ (initial)
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Tag Day Thanks...
to all of the parents who drove,fetched, fed and CLEANED on Saturday. With their help we delivered a small army of bandos to downtown Howell who raised just over $1800.00 for their student accounts! The Boosters voted at the last meeting to pay all expenses for this Tag Day out of our own money, and to not take the usual split of the proceeds from the day, so ALL of the money raised will go to the students. As of right now I figure it will come out to about $25 per shift worked...I'm not going to get to the exact number 'till next week, sorry! We'll keep you posted... I was proud of the way you all worked together, and have heard from several businesses that were genuinely happy to have you at their doors! There ARE great things happening in Howell schools, you are proof.
Bert S.
to all of the parents who drove,fetched, fed and CLEANED on Saturday. With their help we delivered a small army of bandos to downtown Howell who raised just over $1800.00 for their student accounts! The Boosters voted at the last meeting to pay all expenses for this Tag Day out of our own money, and to not take the usual split of the proceeds from the day, so ALL of the money raised will go to the students. As of right now I figure it will come out to about $25 per shift worked...I'm not going to get to the exact number 'till next week, sorry! We'll keep you posted... I was proud of the way you all worked together, and have heard from several businesses that were genuinely happy to have you at their doors! There ARE great things happening in Howell schools, you are proof.
Bert S.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Hello Everyone!
Well, I can't believe that we are almost at the end of the main marching season already! It really has been a lot of fun. Here is all the news and information that I an think of right now:
GAMEDAY INFORMATION FOR FRIDAY, OCT 19, 2007:
FIRST OFF, READ THE LAST TWO POSTS!
next...
Runthrough/Practice: 3:00PM at parker stadium
4:00 band dismissed until report time
5:00 ish... tailgate begins.. Senior parents, make sure to come get a piece of cake!
6:00 Everyone report in... put on uniforms
6:20 Step off
6:30 Senior recognition ceremony... Senior Parents, please be at the back gates of the Parker stadium by this time. We will enter the stadioum together and have a nice little event.
6:45 Pregame
7:00 Kick off
OK.. on to some other pieces of news:
Hockey band is coming up (This is when the Howell band traves to Ann Arbor to sub for the Unversity of Michigan Hockey Pep band). Audition pieces have been passed out. Auditions will take place next monday, Oct. 22. Rehearsals will be tues, wed, and thurs next week during normal MB time (3-4:30PM) The actual date is next saturday, Oct 27th, 2007. We will probably be leavin Howell around 5pm that day.
Our first "sit down" concert of the year is oct 30th, at 7 pm in the Parker auditorium. More information forthcoming.
Jazz band auditions will take place after the first concert.
The New York trip was originally scheduled for the weekend of april 27th 2008. Because of a scheduling conflict with prom (the date for prom was scheduled two years ago and then not put on the school calendar. Due to a contract, the school cannot change the date of prom), we are going tohave to change the date for our trip. We will have a solid date by next week. in two weeks, we will have a parent/student meeting to re-inform everyone, and in about three weeks, the first $50.00 non-refundable deposit wil be due (other future payments may be refundable depending on date of cancellation, for those of you wondering).
Ok. I think that is it...
see you tomorrow!
-Smigell
Well, I can't believe that we are almost at the end of the main marching season already! It really has been a lot of fun. Here is all the news and information that I an think of right now:
GAMEDAY INFORMATION FOR FRIDAY, OCT 19, 2007:
FIRST OFF, READ THE LAST TWO POSTS!
next...
Runthrough/Practice: 3:00PM at parker stadium
4:00 band dismissed until report time
5:00 ish... tailgate begins.. Senior parents, make sure to come get a piece of cake!
6:00 Everyone report in... put on uniforms
6:20 Step off
6:30 Senior recognition ceremony... Senior Parents, please be at the back gates of the Parker stadium by this time. We will enter the stadioum together and have a nice little event.
6:45 Pregame
7:00 Kick off
OK.. on to some other pieces of news:
Hockey band is coming up (This is when the Howell band traves to Ann Arbor to sub for the Unversity of Michigan Hockey Pep band). Audition pieces have been passed out. Auditions will take place next monday, Oct. 22. Rehearsals will be tues, wed, and thurs next week during normal MB time (3-4:30PM) The actual date is next saturday, Oct 27th, 2007. We will probably be leavin Howell around 5pm that day.
Our first "sit down" concert of the year is oct 30th, at 7 pm in the Parker auditorium. More information forthcoming.
Jazz band auditions will take place after the first concert.
The New York trip was originally scheduled for the weekend of april 27th 2008. Because of a scheduling conflict with prom (the date for prom was scheduled two years ago and then not put on the school calendar. Due to a contract, the school cannot change the date of prom), we are going tohave to change the date for our trip. We will have a solid date by next week. in two weeks, we will have a parent/student meeting to re-inform everyone, and in about three weeks, the first $50.00 non-refundable deposit wil be due (other future payments may be refundable depending on date of cancellation, for those of you wondering).
Ok. I think that is it...
see you tomorrow!
-Smigell
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
BAND SPIRITWEAR will be available to view and place orders at Friday's game. If you wish to purchase right now, please contact me via email and I will proceed. Payment to be received before order will be placed. Great way to show your Band pride and great Christmas gifts(if you can wait that long!) Oh, did I mention Howell Highlander stadium blankets? Four are left!
Snedicor coupons books will be available(after kids are dressed) You will need this coupon book purchased before signing out and having uniform cleaned. Recommend to take in for maintenance and cleaning would be after MB has finished performing this season. Next time to wear will be Fantasy of Lights and then a long stored time until Memorial Day parade. It is most important to maintain for long storage. These books can be purchased in quantities by anyone in the Band! Contact Bert anytime at 546.1993 for purchase or details of this fundraiser.
Also, Senior group pics and great candid band photos can be viewed on 8eight8.com and purchased directly by contacting Richard Lim or see him at the tailgate also. Also check Millermediavision.com also for updated photos.
Julie Dennis
517.546.0996
scroll down to view previous post from Bertie. Carol needs food for Friday and she needs drivers for Saturday!
Snedicor coupons books will be available(after kids are dressed) You will need this coupon book purchased before signing out and having uniform cleaned. Recommend to take in for maintenance and cleaning would be after MB has finished performing this season. Next time to wear will be Fantasy of Lights and then a long stored time until Memorial Day parade. It is most important to maintain for long storage. These books can be purchased in quantities by anyone in the Band! Contact Bert anytime at 546.1993 for purchase or details of this fundraiser.
Also, Senior group pics and great candid band photos can be viewed on 8eight8.com and purchased directly by contacting Richard Lim or see him at the tailgate also. Also check Millermediavision.com also for updated photos.
Julie Dennis
517.546.0996
scroll down to view previous post from Bertie. Carol needs food for Friday and she needs drivers for Saturday!
Sunday, October 14, 2007
FRIDAY 10-19 "Seniors Night" final regular home game !
Carol Stone has volunteered to organize the tailgate, as our usual hostess (Mrs. Dennis) has a senior, and therefore gets the night "off" - The menu is as follows, please bring what you can. All Seniors, please invite your parents & siblings to eat with the band. We will most likely eat around 5PM - if that changes, I'll post the time here.....
Please email to let her know what you can bring.... or leave a message with Bert @ 546-1993
Swedish Meatballs
Baked Beans
Macaroni & Cheese (Stoffers Family Size -need two more. they were a huge hit last year)
Tossed Salad & dressings
Rolls & Butter
Cider
Bottled Water
CStone@ci.howell.mi.us
Thanks, Bert
Carol Stone has volunteered to organize the tailgate, as our usual hostess (Mrs. Dennis) has a senior, and therefore gets the night "off" - The menu is as follows, please bring what you can. All Seniors, please invite your parents & siblings to eat with the band. We will most likely eat around 5PM - if that changes, I'll post the time here.....
Please email to let her know what you can bring.... or leave a message with Bert @ 546-1993
Swedish Meatballs
Baked Beans
Macaroni & Cheese (Stoffers Family Size -need two more. they were a huge hit last year)
Tossed Salad & dressings
Rolls & Butter
Cider
Bottled Water
CStone@ci.howell.mi.us
Thanks, Bert
Thursday, October 11, 2007
From a TOTALLY Biased fan:
The Highlanders looked great Tuesday night at Walled Lake - did you hear the standing "O" they got? - Drumline with blindfolds! Awesome ! Parents and fans alike were proud of you ALL!
Please check back here soon for info on the Tailgate for the Senior Game - Friday Oct 19- we will need food! All Seniors parents are invited to join us.
TAG DAY - is Sat 10-20-07 We have slots for 92 kids to make $ - If you have NOT signed up yet - do it MONDAY in the Band Room - Don't miss out on starting a New York trip fund -ALL BAND MEMBERS CAN WORK TAG DAY!
Bert S.
The Highlanders looked great Tuesday night at Walled Lake - did you hear the standing "O" they got? - Drumline with blindfolds! Awesome ! Parents and fans alike were proud of you ALL!
Please check back here soon for info on the Tailgate for the Senior Game - Friday Oct 19- we will need food! All Seniors parents are invited to join us.
TAG DAY - is Sat 10-20-07 We have slots for 92 kids to make $ - If you have NOT signed up yet - do it MONDAY in the Band Room - Don't miss out on starting a New York trip fund -ALL BAND MEMBERS CAN WORK TAG DAY!
Bert S.
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Monday, October 08, 2007
ALL THE INFORMATION YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT MARCHING FESTIVAL BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK...
For a quick little feather in your cap kids, cut right to the end of this post...
Thank you Bert for the partial but much more timely post... I deleted it only to avert confusion...
Ok.. Here is what I know about festival. If you have any other questions, please email me at smigellj@howellschools.com
(In no particular order)
-All marching Band Students are excused from 6th hour on Tuesday, Oct. 9 2007. Go directly from 5th hour to marching band
-During 6th hour, we will practice just a little bit more, then pack up
-The busses will pick us up and go at 4PM
-Walled Lake Western HS is located at 600 Beck rd, Walled Lake, MI 48390 (for you mapquest folks)
-We warm up at 5:10 pm and perform at 5:45PM
-Kids will either want to bring a snack for the bus or a little cash for after the festival (we will stop at fast food on the way back)
-We hope to be back around 8PM
-If you want to go home with your parents (or some other adult that your parents trust), you need to present a note from your parents giving permission to either leave with them or the adult of your choice. All students must go on the bus TO the festival
-EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO CHEER US ON!!! PARENTS, LOVED ONES, COMPLETE STRANGERS!!! COME ONE, COME ALL!
-Color Guard, don't forget your blindfolds
-Everyone in marching band is invited to wear nice clothes during the day. Not required, just invited.
-Make sure to also bring your marching black shoes, black socks, and green band shirt to wear under your uniform
-Weather should be PERFECT for our uniforms and for marching... Woot!
-There will be no Marching band practice on Wednesday, OCT 10th enjoy!
-There will be no drumline on thursday, Oct. 11, enjoy!
-THERE WILL BE GENERAL (everybody has to be at it) MARCHING BAND PRACTICE on Thursday, oct 11, 2007
-There are two pep bands this week (both optional) JV football at home on thursday night, and Away Varsity football on Friday night.
-EVERYONE DRINK LOTS OF WATER TONIGHT!!! We Sweated and performed our fannies off!! Make sure to rehydrate!
WHAT A WONDERFUL REHEARSAL!!! I am so proud of all of you, and you know I mean it!!!
I can't wait for tomorrow (today, technically)!!!!!
-SMigell
For a quick little feather in your cap kids, cut right to the end of this post...
Thank you Bert for the partial but much more timely post... I deleted it only to avert confusion...
Ok.. Here is what I know about festival. If you have any other questions, please email me at smigellj@howellschools.com
(In no particular order)
-All marching Band Students are excused from 6th hour on Tuesday, Oct. 9 2007. Go directly from 5th hour to marching band
-During 6th hour, we will practice just a little bit more, then pack up
-The busses will pick us up and go at 4PM
-Walled Lake Western HS is located at 600 Beck rd, Walled Lake, MI 48390 (for you mapquest folks)
-We warm up at 5:10 pm and perform at 5:45PM
-Kids will either want to bring a snack for the bus or a little cash for after the festival (we will stop at fast food on the way back)
-We hope to be back around 8PM
-If you want to go home with your parents (or some other adult that your parents trust), you need to present a note from your parents giving permission to either leave with them or the adult of your choice. All students must go on the bus TO the festival
-EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO CHEER US ON!!! PARENTS, LOVED ONES, COMPLETE STRANGERS!!! COME ONE, COME ALL!
-Color Guard, don't forget your blindfolds
-Everyone in marching band is invited to wear nice clothes during the day. Not required, just invited.
-Make sure to also bring your marching black shoes, black socks, and green band shirt to wear under your uniform
-Weather should be PERFECT for our uniforms and for marching... Woot!
-There will be no Marching band practice on Wednesday, OCT 10th enjoy!
-There will be no drumline on thursday, Oct. 11, enjoy!
-THERE WILL BE GENERAL (everybody has to be at it) MARCHING BAND PRACTICE on Thursday, oct 11, 2007
-There are two pep bands this week (both optional) JV football at home on thursday night, and Away Varsity football on Friday night.
-EVERYONE DRINK LOTS OF WATER TONIGHT!!! We Sweated and performed our fannies off!! Make sure to rehydrate!
WHAT A WONDERFUL REHEARSAL!!! I am so proud of all of you, and you know I mean it!!!
I can't wait for tomorrow (today, technically)!!!!!
-SMigell
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Hey everyone!
Here is some important information:
We are doing things a little differently for the Brighton Game tomorrow:
(obviously, this is the for marching band kids and thier parents)
#1. The run through will happen RIGHT AFTER SCHOOL from 3pm to 4pm-ish. This is the mandatory pregame practice. At this point, the kids will be dismissed until 6 oclock. At six, the kids need to report to the band room to get into their uniforms (more on that later)
#2. the tailgate will be occurring at the same time it always does. Kids (and parents) if you want to eat, you may want to come back a little earlier than 6pm.
OK.. HUGE UNIFORM ANNOUNCEMENT!!! There is supposed to be a record high tomorrow... thus, as before, we are "hedging our bets" until the last moment. EVERY MEMEBR OF THE MARCHING BAND NEEDS TO BRING THEIR GREEN BAND SHIRT (this years's shirt), KHAKI SHORTS, BLACK SHOES AND BLACK SOCKS. If it is too hot near game time, we may have the kids march in the alternate uniform. If kids don't bring the alternate uniform, we will be forced to all wear the SWELTERING uniforms if it is too hot.
LAST THING BOG ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR NOW:
#3. MARCHING FESTIVAL IS NEXT TUESDAY OCT 9. Performance is at 5:30 ish pm at walled lake western. The kids will be leaving almost straight after school. More info forthcoming.
#4. There will be no practice next wednesday, october 10th.
ok... that's it for now!
-Smigell
Here is some important information:
We are doing things a little differently for the Brighton Game tomorrow:
(obviously, this is the for marching band kids and thier parents)
#1. The run through will happen RIGHT AFTER SCHOOL from 3pm to 4pm-ish. This is the mandatory pregame practice. At this point, the kids will be dismissed until 6 oclock. At six, the kids need to report to the band room to get into their uniforms (more on that later)
#2. the tailgate will be occurring at the same time it always does. Kids (and parents) if you want to eat, you may want to come back a little earlier than 6pm.
OK.. HUGE UNIFORM ANNOUNCEMENT!!! There is supposed to be a record high tomorrow... thus, as before, we are "hedging our bets" until the last moment. EVERY MEMEBR OF THE MARCHING BAND NEEDS TO BRING THEIR GREEN BAND SHIRT (this years's shirt), KHAKI SHORTS, BLACK SHOES AND BLACK SOCKS. If it is too hot near game time, we may have the kids march in the alternate uniform. If kids don't bring the alternate uniform, we will be forced to all wear the SWELTERING uniforms if it is too hot.
LAST THING BOG ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR NOW:
#3. MARCHING FESTIVAL IS NEXT TUESDAY OCT 9. Performance is at 5:30 ish pm at walled lake western. The kids will be leaving almost straight after school. More info forthcoming.
#4. There will be no practice next wednesday, october 10th.
ok... that's it for now!
-Smigell
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