HELLO EVERYONE! THIS IS SMIGELL WITH AN IMPORTANT NEWS FLASH!!!

PLEASE TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS POST! HAVE THEM GOTO THE BLOG AND LOOK AT IT TOO! EVEN IF THEY ARE NOT IN MARCHING BAND OR EVEN IN BAND AT ALL BUT USED TO BE! CHECK THIS OUT!

Ok... enough of the caps. Here it goes:

#1.Marching Band is officially in motion! We went to the sheet music store and picked out a bunch of MB music. We are going to playtest it al and pick out the show from the 11 tunes that we brought back. WE NEED KIDS TO PLAYTEST IT WITH US THIS COMING MONDAY, JULY 21st from 6-8pm at Parker HS. Yes drumline, that is right during rehearsal, you are entertaining guests... your fellow band members! Hooray! If you are going to come to the playtest, please rsvp me at Jsmigell@mac.com and put COMING TO PLAYTEST in the subject header.

#2. IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN MARCHING BAND!!!! I will be writing the drill this week, so you can still join if you want, scroll down a few posts and get the info. send the money in for band camp and join the REVOLUTION!

#3. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SQUAD LEADER, I WILL BE HAVING A COUPLE SEMINARS THIS COMING WEEK AND WILL ADMINISTER THE TEST SEVERAL TIMES TO fit everyones schedule. The first seminar will be an hour before the playtest session, monday July 21st in the parker high band room at 5 pm. Here is what you need to qualify:
-You must have marched in the Howell marching band at least one complete season.

-You must be at least starting 11th grade during the 08-09 school year

-you must pass the squad leader chart-reading test (not hard, but necessary)

-You MUST ATTEND BOTH THE SQUAD LEADER CLINIC ON 8/7/08 AND THE NEW PERSON CLINIC (TO TEACH THEM) ON 8/8/08 do not bother to apply if you cannot make those days.

-YOU MUST ATTEND BAND CAMP.. Do not apply for squad leader if you are not coming to band camp.

-You must not have anything conflicting with the marching band regular season rehearsals and performances... Sometimes we make compromises with general members regarding sports and other after school activities.. actually, we are pretty flexible most of the time. THIS IS NOT THE CASE WITH DRUM MAJORS AND SQUAD LEADERS. It is impossible to gain respect from your squad or the band if you are there less than the general membership.

If you have read all of this and would like to apply for squad leader, please rsvp me at jsmigell@mac.com and put SQUAD LEADER in the subject header.


ok... band camp is AUGUST 11-15 2008. Much more information to follow very soon, but I wanted to get this out quickly! If you have any questions regarding camp or anything else band related, please feel free to email me at jsmigell@mac.com

Thanks!

Smigell

Remaining food from Balloonfest available for purchase!!!

Julie:

I have the following items left from Balloonfest. If you could post this on the blog, with my email that would be great. Turkey Breast (frozen in 1 pound bags) $1.75/lb 25#Ham (frozen in 1 pound bags) $2.00/lb 15#American Cheese (frozen in 1 1/4 pound bags) $3.25/bag 12 bags6" Sub Buns (6 per bag) 1.50/bag 18 bags

Thanks,
Pam

pamelajglynn@hotmail.com

Band boosters have a trailer at the Ballonfest this weekend!!!!!! All proceeds to go to help support the band program. Look for them. They will be serving subs! Yum!!!!

Hey Bandos! People in Africa are thinking of you - I woke up yesterday morning thinking of all the great kids from band that were graduating today - and I wanted to say COngrats to all of you . I will miss you next year - and wish you great things .
I hear the band room is packed and ready to go - and Mrs. Stone is handling Band camp till I return - For anyone interested in checking out the african journey I put up a blog on the same site , it's called howelltotz

Happy Summer - See you soon

Bert Schomberger

Photos by Richard Lim of the Memorial parade and ceremony are listed on rlim.smugmug.com. Click on Livingston County and then Memorial parade of course. There are some pictures also of the fall MB season at football games and are posted at 8eight8.com if you haven't checked it out perhaps for the last time :(. Click on Howell HS and it will take you to about 4 different dates of games. Place orders directly through Mr. Lim.

Julie

Scroll down for graduation *sniffle* info...and if I may add one more thing to Mr. Smigell's list. WEAR LOTS OF SUNSCREEN! Sorry my last Mommy thingy :)!

peace out

HELLO EVERYONE!!

Here are some important pieces of information for the end of the year....

Answers to FAQ about upcoming events...

Graduation
1. Where is rehearsal and what time?
Today Parker band room; 3-4:30
2. What should we wear for graduation?
Dress nice, like first concert. Since it is going to be outside, we would suggest sundresses, nice (button down collared) shirts w/tie (optional) , khakis.
3. What is report time for graduation and where do we meet? Setup crew is 10:30am at parker. Rest of the band needs to arrive at 11:00 am at parker band room. The traffic will be INSANE!!! Do not be late. The ceremony begins at noon and should not go longer than two hours.
4. Just for clarification, who will be playing at graduation?
08-09 wind ensemble members
5. What should we do if we can’t make it to rehearsal, but are planning on playing a graduation? Talk to smigell
6. What will we be playing at graduation?
Pomp & Circumstance, Sine Nomine, By Loch and Mountain Bring your regular band instruments
7. Set up crew will take care of everything but your instruments and music.

8. Parking will be INSANE!! We suggest you carpool.

Take personal instruments home and bring back any school owned instruments back to the school

9. anything left in the band lockers after the end of school will be considered band property and will be assimilated or discarded.

BAND CAMP questions????

Contact Carol Stone at 734.604.3546/cell or at 517.540.6734/home.

Julie

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

Band Banquet is this Wednesday. Still interested in attending? Contact Becky Chappel at 517.304.0537 to purchase tickets for dinner. If you do not wish to come for dinner, you are still welcome to attend the award ceremony and powerpoint presentation by Kim Hagadorn.

Julie

EVERYONE IN MARCHING BAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

REPORT TIME FOR THE PARADE IS 8:45!!!!!

Tell everyone you know, sorry for the late notice

Kat

Memorial Day picnic!!

$5. to enter and that may mean per car? That is the rule.

Hot dogs, buns and chips will be provided.

It would be appreciated if you brought something to pass!!!!!!! and drink!!! Carol Stone is coordinating the food. Thanks!!!!

Julie Dennis

CONCERT is tonight at 7:30 at the HS auditorium.

Dress is black and white.

Bring your forms and payment too if you plan on attending the banquet next week!!!!

Cookie donations appreciated :)

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.

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

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

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.

Band Lock In is scheduled for May 9th!!!!!

We need parental help! Details to follow on the blog soon. Jess Kobylarz and her father are organizing.

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

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!

"With A Voice Singing" choir concert on Thursday , April 17th. Many fine band students are performing including two of our very own instrument soloists. Starts at 7:00 p.m. in the "old" Howell High School auditorium.