The banquet last night was possible to due Becky Chappel. She used Fazoli's located in Lansing for the catering. Josh Fenn's(senior)sister works there and was happy to coordinate. Should you need catering for your senior or any event for that matter contact Sara Doccan at 517.231.0237 or 517.394.0539. And at the last minute Becky, Charles and Kim were not able to even attend! So thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Thanks to all who came to help set up, check people in and clean up afterward. What a great group of people as always...so I don't feel so bad leaving. Jason and the bandos are in good hands. I have enjoyed meeting and knowing you and your children.
Julie Dennis
Monday, May 26, 2008
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Speaking of Memorial Day picnic: ultimate frisbee and the usual water balloons I am sure, no shaving cream that stings the eyes(not that I know if it does or not). Will be held after uniforms are back at the high school. You will need to find a ride there. We need someone to coordinate food or dishes to be passed. Carol Stone is checking into renting the pavillion. If there is no one to coordinate donations of food you will be required to bring your lunch, treats and beverages. Water will be provided for those marching during the parade and at the cemetary as needed. Email if you want to coordinate this event.
Julie
americanframingco@charter.net
Read the detailed message below from your director.
Julie
americanframingco@charter.net
Read the detailed message below from your director.
Hello everybody!
Here are a few tidbits of important information regarding the last events of this school year:
LOCK IN!
May 9th-10th
Parker High School Gym/Pool etc...
Check-in time: 7:45pm
Begin: 8:00pm
Pick-up: 5:00am (May 10th)
Activities Include:
-Swimming -Video Games (BYOS(Bring you own system)projectors and TVs provided) - Movies - Gym like activities - Tomfoolery (supervised, naturally) -Gigantic q-tip battle arena - SWEET BANDS! - FOOD - (Füd) - phood - Fewd - fOOd - fude - fΘΘD - Card Games -
Price: 12$ American currency
Permission Slips are available at TFMS, HWMS, and HHS Band Rooms
Bring money and permission slips to the lock in, do not try to hand them in prior to this wonderful event.
MEMORIAL DAY REHEARSALS
May 20th, 21st, and 22nd after school 3-4pm at the "Stealth Field" Parker High School
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE/PICNIC
May 26th Downtown Howell
Uniform situation TBA
somewhere around 9:30am
ends around 11-12ish
Picnic TBA
FINAL CONCERT!
May 22nd
7pm
Howell High School Auditorium
Uniform - black and white, yes bow ties, yes tux shirts, yes black shoes and socks, yes suit jacket(for WE), black skirts (REQUIRED for WE), yes black pants for everyone else (skirts optional).
Report time TBA
BANQUET!
May 28th
See below for additional information
Band Camp
235$
August 11th-14th
More information to follow relatively soon
Here are a few tidbits of important information regarding the last events of this school year:
LOCK IN!
May 9th-10th
Parker High School Gym/Pool etc...
Check-in time: 7:45pm
Begin: 8:00pm
Pick-up: 5:00am (May 10th)
Activities Include:
-Swimming -Video Games (BYOS(Bring you own system)projectors and TVs provided) - Movies - Gym like activities - Tomfoolery (supervised, naturally) -Gigantic q-tip battle arena - SWEET BANDS! - FOOD - (Füd) - phood - Fewd - fOOd - fude - fΘΘD - Card Games -
Price: 12$ American currency
Permission Slips are available at TFMS, HWMS, and HHS Band Rooms
Bring money and permission slips to the lock in, do not try to hand them in prior to this wonderful event.
MEMORIAL DAY REHEARSALS
May 20th, 21st, and 22nd after school 3-4pm at the "Stealth Field" Parker High School
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE/PICNIC
May 26th Downtown Howell
Uniform situation TBA
somewhere around 9:30am
ends around 11-12ish
Picnic TBA
FINAL CONCERT!
May 22nd
7pm
Howell High School Auditorium
Uniform - black and white, yes bow ties, yes tux shirts, yes black shoes and socks, yes suit jacket(for WE), black skirts (REQUIRED for WE), yes black pants for everyone else (skirts optional).
Report time TBA
BANQUET!
May 28th
See below for additional information
Band Camp
235$
August 11th-14th
More information to follow relatively soon
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Ballonfest volunteers are needed! Pam Glynn is interested in helpers for this summer's fundraiser the last weekend of June. If you are interested in working with Pam please email her at pamelajglynn@hotmail.com
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Band Booster meeting!
Thursday, May 1, in the Parker band room at 7:00. Topics to discuss are nominating and electing board members which is imperative to the future of the Band Boosters. Three positions to fill in order to replace the senior parents leaving. While you may not be interested in a position you may be interested in supporting the program and Mr. Smigell. Next month is the last meeting of the year and then plans for the next school year take place...the move(?), band camp, etc.
Thursday, May 1, in the Parker band room at 7:00. Topics to discuss are nominating and electing board members which is imperative to the future of the Band Boosters. Three positions to fill in order to replace the senior parents leaving. While you may not be interested in a position you may be interested in supporting the program and Mr. Smigell. Next month is the last meeting of the year and then plans for the next school year take place...the move(?), band camp, etc.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
HEY SENIORS!!!!!!!!!!!
Kim Hagadorn NEEDS your senior and baby picures ASAP!!!! Please email them to Kim at bandnerdsaresexy@charter.net or put them in the band room mailbox. ALL PICTURES NEED TO BE IN BY EITHER FRIDAY APR. 25 OR MONDAY APR 28!! If Kim does not get the pictures by Monday YOU WILL NOT BE IN THE SENIOR SLIDESHOW. We are running out of time and you do not want to be left out of the slideshow because you did not get your picture in in enough time. Talk to Kim if you have a problem with this due date.
Thank you,
Kim Hagadorn
Kim Hagadorn NEEDS your senior and baby picures ASAP!!!! Please email them to Kim at bandnerdsaresexy@charter.net or put them in the band room mailbox. ALL PICTURES NEED TO BE IN BY EITHER FRIDAY APR. 25 OR MONDAY APR 28!! If Kim does not get the pictures by Monday YOU WILL NOT BE IN THE SENIOR SLIDESHOW. We are running out of time and you do not want to be left out of the slideshow because you did not get your picture in in enough time. Talk to Kim if you have a problem with this due date.
Thank you,
Kim Hagadorn
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Hello Everyone!
Couple of pieces of information for you all:
DRUMLINE:
If you are in drumline or are interested in drumline for next year here here is a little more of the schedule.
Kim (our coach) is just finishing up with finals at EMU next week, so we are doing a one time initial help session (actually playing this time) next monday from 8-9 pm in the Parker Band Room. After checking everyone's schedules, Kim and I found that wednesdays from 4:30-6:30 are best for almost everyone. I realize that this is a church night, but most of the people I asked said that their church functions begin between 7 and 7:30. If there needs to be a little "flex" to make that work, we are cool with that. Audition packets are available at the high school band room and I (Mr. Smigell) will be VISITING BOTH MIDDLE SCHOOLS this Friday, so I will bring along a bunch of audition packets with me to distribute.
DRUM MAJOR CANDIDATES:
If you are at least a sophomore this year (going to be a junior or senior next year) and have been in the marching band at least one year, you are elligible to audition for a position as one of the HHSMB DRUM MAJORS. We have room to take either one or two additional next year, as the most excellent Michael Brown will be returning for his second and senior year as one of our Drum Majors. The first informational and instructional meeting/clinic regarding drum major auditions will be held tomorrow from 3-3:30 PM in the Parker Band room. More info regarding auditions forthcoming.
HOWELLPALOOZA READ READ READ READ READ READ!!:
One of the coolest concerts of the year! ROck bands... SKetch comedy, Dance, Percussion, Flags, Twirlers, ODD TALENTS, singing, and surprise guests are on the docket! If you are involved with the show, dress rehearsal is next thursday, April 24 from 5-9PM (We always used to give it 2 hours and then it always ran 4 with all the light cues, so we are being honest). THE SHOW ITSELF IS NExT FRIDAY APRIL 25th, At 7:18PM (semi-nutty show, so semi-nutty time but that will be the starting time). TICKETS (yes this one we charge for because of the props and extra doo-dads we use in the show) are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children! EIGHTH GRADE BAND STUDENTS.. if you bring someone with you, YOU GET IN FREE!
Okay folks... that is it for now... coming up, Lock in (we think it is going to be may 9th, but don't quote us yet, it is almost set in stone), banquet, final concert, memorial day parade, graduation, colorguard tryouts, band camp fees, and lots of other things!
-Smigell
P.s... MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE ENTRY BELOW!! There is a choir concert tomorrow night and it should be SWWWEEEEET!
Couple of pieces of information for you all:
DRUMLINE:
If you are in drumline or are interested in drumline for next year here here is a little more of the schedule.
Kim (our coach) is just finishing up with finals at EMU next week, so we are doing a one time initial help session (actually playing this time) next monday from 8-9 pm in the Parker Band Room. After checking everyone's schedules, Kim and I found that wednesdays from 4:30-6:30 are best for almost everyone. I realize that this is a church night, but most of the people I asked said that their church functions begin between 7 and 7:30. If there needs to be a little "flex" to make that work, we are cool with that. Audition packets are available at the high school band room and I (Mr. Smigell) will be VISITING BOTH MIDDLE SCHOOLS this Friday, so I will bring along a bunch of audition packets with me to distribute.
DRUM MAJOR CANDIDATES:
If you are at least a sophomore this year (going to be a junior or senior next year) and have been in the marching band at least one year, you are elligible to audition for a position as one of the HHSMB DRUM MAJORS. We have room to take either one or two additional next year, as the most excellent Michael Brown will be returning for his second and senior year as one of our Drum Majors. The first informational and instructional meeting/clinic regarding drum major auditions will be held tomorrow from 3-3:30 PM in the Parker Band room. More info regarding auditions forthcoming.
HOWELLPALOOZA READ READ READ READ READ READ!!:
One of the coolest concerts of the year! ROck bands... SKetch comedy, Dance, Percussion, Flags, Twirlers, ODD TALENTS, singing, and surprise guests are on the docket! If you are involved with the show, dress rehearsal is next thursday, April 24 from 5-9PM (We always used to give it 2 hours and then it always ran 4 with all the light cues, so we are being honest). THE SHOW ITSELF IS NExT FRIDAY APRIL 25th, At 7:18PM (semi-nutty show, so semi-nutty time but that will be the starting time). TICKETS (yes this one we charge for because of the props and extra doo-dads we use in the show) are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children! EIGHTH GRADE BAND STUDENTS.. if you bring someone with you, YOU GET IN FREE!
Okay folks... that is it for now... coming up, Lock in (we think it is going to be may 9th, but don't quote us yet, it is almost set in stone), banquet, final concert, memorial day parade, graduation, colorguard tryouts, band camp fees, and lots of other things!
-Smigell
P.s... MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE ENTRY BELOW!! There is a choir concert tomorrow night and it should be SWWWEEEEET!
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
HELLO EVERYBODY!!!
JUST A REMINDER THAT THERE WILL BE THE FIRST DRUMLINE MEETING OF THE YEAR FOR PROSPECTIVE 08-09 MEMBERS THIS THURSDAY APRIL 10TH, 2008 FROM 6-8PM IN THE PARKER HIGH SCHOOL BAND ROOM. TRYOUTS WILL BE A CUMULATIVE PROCESS (IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY AN EIGHTH GRADER, DO NOT WORRY, WE WILL TEACH YOU FIRST BEFORE YOU AUDITION) OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. THE FIRST PORTION OF THE MEETING WILL BE INFORMATIONAL, WITH THE SECOND TWO THIRDS BEGINNING THE FUNDAMENTALS OF INSTRUCTION. ALL 8TH GRADE BAND MEMBERS FROM TFMS AND HWMS ARE INVITED TO CHECK IT OUT!!! ALL HHS BAND MEMBERS ARE OBVIOUSLY INVITED AS WELL!!! NO PREVIOUS DRUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, BUT PRIOR EXPERIENCE OBVIOUSLY HELPS. HARD WORK AND DEDICATION IN THE END ARE MOST IMPORTANT.
-ALSO, ALL SKIT IDEAS, MC REQUESTS AND DEMO TAPES FOR HOWELLPALOOZA (This year it is April 25) ARE DUE NO LATER THAN MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2008.
ALL QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL ME, MR. SMIGELL AT SMIGELLJ@HOWELLSCHOOLS.COM
-Smigell
JUST A REMINDER THAT THERE WILL BE THE FIRST DRUMLINE MEETING OF THE YEAR FOR PROSPECTIVE 08-09 MEMBERS THIS THURSDAY APRIL 10TH, 2008 FROM 6-8PM IN THE PARKER HIGH SCHOOL BAND ROOM. TRYOUTS WILL BE A CUMULATIVE PROCESS (IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY AN EIGHTH GRADER, DO NOT WORRY, WE WILL TEACH YOU FIRST BEFORE YOU AUDITION) OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. THE FIRST PORTION OF THE MEETING WILL BE INFORMATIONAL, WITH THE SECOND TWO THIRDS BEGINNING THE FUNDAMENTALS OF INSTRUCTION. ALL 8TH GRADE BAND MEMBERS FROM TFMS AND HWMS ARE INVITED TO CHECK IT OUT!!! ALL HHS BAND MEMBERS ARE OBVIOUSLY INVITED AS WELL!!! NO PREVIOUS DRUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, BUT PRIOR EXPERIENCE OBVIOUSLY HELPS. HARD WORK AND DEDICATION IN THE END ARE MOST IMPORTANT.
-ALSO, ALL SKIT IDEAS, MC REQUESTS AND DEMO TAPES FOR HOWELLPALOOZA (This year it is April 25) ARE DUE NO LATER THAN MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2008.
ALL QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL ME, MR. SMIGELL AT SMIGELLJ@HOWELLSCHOOLS.COM
-Smigell
Sunday, April 06, 2008
BAND BANQUET!
Help needed to set up for the band banquet to be held on the evening of May 28. Becky Chappel is coordinating the food etc. but has a conflict and will not be attending. Please contact her directly should you wish to help. Becky 552.7463 or DNRChappel@prodigy.net.
Help needed to set up for the band banquet to be held on the evening of May 28. Becky Chappel is coordinating the food etc. but has a conflict and will not be attending. Please contact her directly should you wish to help. Becky 552.7463 or DNRChappel@prodigy.net.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
HELLO EVERYONE!!! FIRST OF ALL, IF YOU ARE GOING TO NEW YORK, READ THE ENTRY BELOW AS WELL!!!
OK, HERE IS THE NEWS:
THE MEETING TIME FOR TOMORROW IS BACK TO 6:00PM AT THE PARKER BAND ROOM. AFTER THINKING ABOUT IT, A HURRIED, FRAZZLED RUN-THROUGH IS GOING TO DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD. YOU SOUNDED GOOD AFTER THIS EVENING'S REHEARSAL, AND WE WILL RUN WITH THAT. WE WILL HAVE TIME TO WARM UP AT THE CLINIC.
OK... NOW READ THE ENTRY BELOW!!
-SMigell
OK, HERE IS THE NEWS:
THE MEETING TIME FOR TOMORROW IS BACK TO 6:00PM AT THE PARKER BAND ROOM. AFTER THINKING ABOUT IT, A HURRIED, FRAZZLED RUN-THROUGH IS GOING TO DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD. YOU SOUNDED GOOD AFTER THIS EVENING'S REHEARSAL, AND WE WILL RUN WITH THAT. WE WILL HAVE TIME TO WARM UP AT THE CLINIC.
OK... NOW READ THE ENTRY BELOW!!
-SMigell
NEW YORK INFO ! READ UP!
I spoke to Tina, our tour guide today and the deal on changing clothes is:
1. You will NOT have access to your large luggage that will be under the bus until AFTER the theatre on Thursday night, when we actually check into the hotel. You should take everything you need to get ready for the theatre with you in a carry on bag and keep it on the bus with you as we travel.
2. The plan is for us to meet the busses near Central Park BEFORE dinner on Thursday. We can have guys change first, then kick 'em out and have the girls change. KEEP IT SIMPLE! It's Concert dress code : no jeans, tennis shoes, tee shirts, hats, or other school inappropriate dress!
3. When you leave the hotel on Friday AM, it will be the same deal. Carry anything you need for the day onto the bus with you. We will change the same way after our clinic and BEFORE dinner at BB King and the Philharmonic performance.
4. When you leave the hotel Saturday Am - we are NOT coming back, so be all packed! Carry on will not need to be packed for changing, as we do not plan a changing stop before the dinner cruise. (Jeans and nice shirt are OK - but remember you ARE expected to look presentable). BUT you will need everything you want to have with you on the ride home.
5. Bring comfortable walking shoes! Thursday and Saturday involve a lot of walking around the city.
6. Mr. Smigell says jeans and a nice top are OK for all things EXCEPT the theatre and the Philharmonic performance.
7. Vegetarians?!? YOU MUST LET MR. Smigell know your requests TODAY so we can tell restaurants.
That's all we know for now!
Bert S.
I spoke to Tina, our tour guide today and the deal on changing clothes is:
1. You will NOT have access to your large luggage that will be under the bus until AFTER the theatre on Thursday night, when we actually check into the hotel. You should take everything you need to get ready for the theatre with you in a carry on bag and keep it on the bus with you as we travel.
2. The plan is for us to meet the busses near Central Park BEFORE dinner on Thursday. We can have guys change first, then kick 'em out and have the girls change. KEEP IT SIMPLE! It's Concert dress code : no jeans, tennis shoes, tee shirts, hats, or other school inappropriate dress!
3. When you leave the hotel on Friday AM, it will be the same deal. Carry anything you need for the day onto the bus with you. We will change the same way after our clinic and BEFORE dinner at BB King and the Philharmonic performance.
4. When you leave the hotel Saturday Am - we are NOT coming back, so be all packed! Carry on will not need to be packed for changing, as we do not plan a changing stop before the dinner cruise. (Jeans and nice shirt are OK - but remember you ARE expected to look presentable). BUT you will need everything you want to have with you on the ride home.
5. Bring comfortable walking shoes! Thursday and Saturday involve a lot of walking around the city.
6. Mr. Smigell says jeans and a nice top are OK for all things EXCEPT the theatre and the Philharmonic performance.
7. Vegetarians?!? YOU MUST LET MR. Smigell know your requests TODAY so we can tell restaurants.
That's all we know for now!
Bert S.
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Pit band provides island sound for the musical "Once on This Island"
So along with band festival events and preparing the students going to New York, Mr. Smigell has been working for a few months on the music preparation for the upcoming musical this weekend at the HHS auditorium. *whew!* just to name a few activities...
The selected Pit Band are as follows:
Synthesier: Rachel Nelson
Flute/ Alto Flute/Piccolo: Kim Hagadorn
Oboe: Michelle Garrett
Clarinet: Kat Jakrezwski
Percussion: Laura Cuthbertson
Lona Czerwinski
Guitar: Joe Hillier
Bass: Justin Brandt
Accompanist: Diane Ives
Josh Fenn worked on the program and poster design
and Kim Chappel is working as a Tech assistant for sound and lights.
Charles Chappel, Ben Dennis, Andrea Conroy, Jess Kobylarz, Britney Randall join the group of 45 performers in this story. What a great collaberation bringing together the arts to "tell the story".
Performances are this Friday and Saturday at 7:00 and Sunday at 2:00. For tickets call 540.8383 or purchase at the door for a buck more.
So along with band festival events and preparing the students going to New York, Mr. Smigell has been working for a few months on the music preparation for the upcoming musical this weekend at the HHS auditorium. *whew!* just to name a few activities...
The selected Pit Band are as follows:
Synthesier: Rachel Nelson
Flute/ Alto Flute/Piccolo: Kim Hagadorn
Oboe: Michelle Garrett
Clarinet: Kat Jakrezwski
Percussion: Laura Cuthbertson
Lona Czerwinski
Guitar: Joe Hillier
Bass: Justin Brandt
Accompanist: Diane Ives
Josh Fenn worked on the program and poster design
and Kim Chappel is working as a Tech assistant for sound and lights.
Charles Chappel, Ben Dennis, Andrea Conroy, Jess Kobylarz, Britney Randall join the group of 45 performers in this story. What a great collaberation bringing together the arts to "tell the story".
Performances are this Friday and Saturday at 7:00 and Sunday at 2:00. For tickets call 540.8383 or purchase at the door for a buck more.
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