Hello Everyone!  Very sorry for the lack of posts... hoping to get on a roll here...

Ok, here is all the information that I can think of that you might like to know.

Our Holiday Concert is this Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 7pm in the Howell High School Auditorium.  The report time for all band members is 6:30 pm.  There may be an earlier report time for members of the Jazz Band and Percussion ensemble, as they have some special things to prepare in advance.  Uniform is our standard concert uniform.  This consists of the following:

Concert band:  A standard white formal shirt (with medium pleats in the front) and black bowtie on top.   On the bottom, members should wear either black pants (no jeans or sweats, please) or a school appropriate black skirt.  Members of the Concert Band were fitted last week for these shirts through Brighton Tux Shop.  The shirt costs $14.00 and the bowtie costs $3.00.  Students can pay in cash or make a check out to:  "Howell High School Bands"

Symphonic Band: Same

Wind ensemble:  Same except for gentlemen, as they will be fitted (hopefully) with a black jacket and pants provided by the school.  

Percussion ensemble: All Black

Jazz band will have a brief runthrough rehearsal tomorrow (mon 12/8/08) after school 

The three concert ensembles (bands) will be playing in a combined presentation of the beloved medley "A Charlie Brown Christmas".  For this reason, we are requiring all students to stay until the end of the concert.  Plese let me (Mr. Smigell) know in advance if there are any conflicts or problems with this so we can work it out ahead of time.  

We will be keeping busy for the week and a half after the concert and before the break.  More info to come!

-Smigell

Hey Everybody!

Just a reminder, call time for the parade today is at 5:00 pm. Be sure to dress warm and wear layers under your uniform. No jeans under your uniform please, long underwear or something of that nature would be better. See you all tonight!

Ms. Love

Hello everyone! 

Sorry its been so long since my last entry.  Here is an update on everything coming up in the near future:

There is a veteran's day assembly tomorrow.  The Wind Ensemble will be performing.  They are already pre excused for 1st and second hour.  Please wear something nice to the event.

Jazz band auditions have been extended until tomorrow and possibly wednesday.  I will definitely have the full lineup by this wednesday after school.

The first Irish Ensemble meeting is this tuesday.  We will pass out music and play a little bit, set rehearsals and try to put a piece or two together for the winter concert.

speaking of winter concert, it is coming up!! The concert is at 7pm Dec 9, 2008.  

The fantasy of lights parade is coming up as well. Rehearsals will be nov 18, 19 and 20 from 2:30-3:30 pm.  The fantasy of lights parade itself will be on friday nov 28.  Stepoff TBA.

ok.. I think that is it for now... I will blog more for you when I have more information!

-Smigell

WE MIGHT BE IN A MOVIE...

ok probably not...

but maybe...

more to come....

this was just hype...

but not completely hype...

-Smigell

READ BOTH THE ENTRIES BELOW!!! IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONCERT AND ABOUT THE FUNDRAISER!!!!  

On a different note, we will be playing at the football game this friday against Milford!!! Go Highlanders!

Also, Jazz band auditions will take place next week.. We hope to pass out audition pieces on wednesday.

HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE CONCERT!!! 

-Smigell

p.s. Go sell some coney dogs!  Times are tough!  Kids, you need money!  Everybody needs to eat.  Hot dogs in moderation are not bad for you!  They are tasty!  Save up some money for band camp next year!!!

American Coney Island extends fundraiser for an additional week. Didn't have a chance to turn in your order form or maybe the order form didn't make it home. .. . well you still have time to participate in the American Coney Island fundraisers. Don't forget, $3 from the sale of each kit will go directly into your student account. Get a head start on saving for band camp or the band trip anticipated for the 09-10 school year. Order forms will be available at the concert on Tuesday and orders will be due back by Friday, 10/31/08 . . .kits will be delivered to the school on Thursday, 11-6. I can also e-mail information to you. . .just let me know. cstone@ci.howell.mi.us or cell: 734-604-3546.

Thanks
Carol

Hey Everybody!

I had my trusty student aide Gary assemble all the pertinent information for the next few days! Hooray Gary! I have added liner notes for detail... Here it is:

Concert 10-28-2008 7:00pm @ Howell High School (auditorium)

All students (Excluding color guard) report 6:30pm sharp.
Dress code: "something nice" This means no Jeans No Tennis Shoes, no t-shirts, no sweat shirts. Collared shirts, khakis, shirt and tie, knee length skirts, dresses, nice blouses, sweaters, slacks, etc. etc. are acceptable! If you have scheduling conflicts with this date, I need to know ASAP!!!

No More marching band until the Fantasy of Lights Parade (check the calendar in the september postings)
No Pep band on 10-24-2008 due to my recent injury and the price of gas (more the price of gas)
There IS Pep band 10-31-2008 (first probable playoff game, we will continue to support the team as far as they go... we will march if we make it to Ford Field.)

ATTENTION MARCHING BAND STUDENTS AND PARENTS:

This is Brian Roskamp. I am currently working on the Marching Band 2008-2009 DVD and would greatly appreciate any pictures that you have that could be incorporated into the video, either as in the main video or as an special feature photo slide show.


Pictures can be email to me at: trekker670@yahoo.com


Thanks for you help,
Brian


PS - Be sure to read the post below regarding the American Coney Island fundraiser extension.

AMERICAN CONEY SALE EXTENDED: We're extending the sale for a couple of days in order to give everyone an opportunity to earn money for their student account. Deadline for turning in your order form & payments for coney island kits has been extended until Thursday, 10/23. Pick-up of the kits will take place on Wednesday, 10/29 from 2:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Let me know if you have any questions. . . .I can be reached at (734) 604-3546.

Thanks,
Carol Stone

Just wanted to remind everyone to turn in their American Coney Island Fundraiser order sheet on Friday. $3 from each sale will go directly into your student account. . . . . .

Tailgate update: We have meatballs, mac & cheese (3 pans), cheesy potatoes, cider & donuts, and various desserts. We'll also have sheet cakes to recognize the seniors.

Thanks,
Carol Stone

Senior Tailgate: Thanks to everyone that helped and contributed to the American Coney Island tailgate. . . . . we went through 200 coney dogs. Senior tailgate is Friday. Menu is swedish meatballs. Contributions so far are various desserts and donuts & Cider. We really need side dishes. Suggestions for side dishes: macaroni & cheese, baked beans, bread sticks, veggies & dip, fruit, pasta salads, etc. Bandboosters will be providing sheet cakes recognizing our seniors.

Fundraiser: Deadline for American Coney fundraiser is Friday, 10/17. You can turn order forms and payment into the bandbooster mailbox in the band room or just give them to me at the tailgate on Friday.

Let me know if you have any questions (734) 604-3546 or e-mail: cstone@ci.howell.mi.us.

Have a great week,
Carol Stone

Hello Everyone!!

I thought that this had published last night, but it aparently didn't go through.... Very sorry! Here is the information for the eighth grader guest performance and football game:

Everybody reports at 5:00 pm at the Howell High School football field.

High School Students need to have their black shoes, black socks and black howell band shirt for the rehearsal. Eighth graders dress as instructed by your Middle school band director.

We will rehearse from 5 to 5:30pm on the field, then everyone is invited for a tailgate at the band room. Boosters are providing the hotdogs and a few sides, if you would like to bring a dish to pass as well, that would be most apreciated.

High school marching band members will then get into their uniforms and everyone will line up outside the band room at 6:15.

Pregame usually starts around 6:45, and kickoff is at 7:00pm. The eighth graders are encouraged to play with us in the stands and get into the game FOR FREE!!! Unfortunately, friends and family of our wonderful guest performers must pay for admission. Eighth graders are free to depart after halftime, but may stay if they like!

Speaking of hot dogs, we are about to launch our booster fundraiser, the CONEY DOG sale!

Be sure to pick up a sheet at the band room during the tailgate for more details. Eighth graders and eighth grade parents, this is a great chance to start saving up and earning money for band camp!!!

If you have any other questions, please email me at smigellj@howellschools.com

Thanks and see you tomorrow!

-Smigell

Wow - if last nights practice with the 8th graders is any indication, the tailgate this Friday could be huge ! ! ! ! Ok - here's an update. As of now we have the Coney Dogs, chips, cookies, brownies, cider & donuts, and veggies & dip. Please help us out if you can. . . . . it looks like we'll have lots of kids to feed.

Thanks,
Carol Stonoe

Tailgate Stuff: Thanks to everyone that contributed to last Friday's tailgate. The kids must have loved it as we actually ran out of food. Tailgate on 10/10 will include coney island hotdogs provided by American Coney Island restaurant. The 8th graders & their families will be joining us so we'll need lots of food. . . ..side dishes & desserts. Suggestions include pasta salad, potato salad, coleslaw, greek salad, baked beans, veggies & dip, cider & donuts, brownies, cookies, etc. I'll keep everyone posted on what we need as the week progresses. E-mail me at cstone@ci.howell.mi.us with your contribution.

Senior Night is 10/17. Tailgate menu will be swedish meatballs and macaroni & cheese. . .it was a huge hit last year. Meatballs are all set. We'll need about 5 family size Stouffer's macaroni & cheese. Bandboosters will be providing sheet cakes in recognition of the seniors. As always, other sides & desserts are needed and very much appreciated.

Thanks to everyone that helps out. . .you're awesome.
Carol Stone

HELLO EVERYBODY!!!

Here is the layout for after school activities and special events for the week:

Monday:

All day are tryouts for the Michigan Hockey pep band gig.  The kids have received the music for the tryout and know when the rehearsals are.  Here are the times in case you forgot or didn't hear about it:

What: We sub for the University of Michigan Hockey Pep band, this year it is this Saturday oct 11, the report time is 5PM at HHS.  The kids will be picked up and driven down to Yost ice arena in Ann Arbor Michigan.  They will get a free shirt and free hotdog, and will perform for 4000 rabid Michigan fans! Hooray!  Return time is around midnight.  

Rehearsals:  The three rehearsals are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of next week (oct. 7,8,and 9) from 3:30-4:30.  

Tuesday:  There is an extra marching band rehearsal on this day!  We are rehearsing with the 8th graders from 6-8 pm  Oct. 7th.  This is in preparation for the "perform with the 8th graders" game this coming Friday Oct. 10th.  It should be a rockin' good time!

More information will be forthcoming when it becomes available.

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO WAS INVOLVED WITH THE HOMECOMING EVENTS!! Words cannot express how proud I was of all the kids!  They worked so hard and really performed well!  HOORAY!

ok... thats it for now..

-Smigell

Rehearsals for

Thanks to all the parents that are contributing to the Homecoming Tailgate. I've been asked to update the menu so here goes: Tacos (w/cheese, lettuce, salsa, sour cream), hot buttered sweet corn, spaghetti salad, mexican rice, sugar cookies, chips, brownies, and donuts & apple cider. Sounds good doesn't it?

Happy Homecoming - see you at the tailgate.

Carol Stone

Hey Everybody!

Here is the outline for Friday:

All Marching Band students will be let go at the end of fifth hour. Come directly to the band room and grab your instrument. Head to the field house. Be sure to have all your music! We will play at the pep rally 6th hour. Drum Line and Color Guard will also perform at the pep assembly 6th hour.

At the conclusion of the pep rally, Marching Band will head out to the football field where we will have a dress rehearsal with the Homecoming Court.

After dress rehearsal, we will get into uniforms and load buses at 4 pm.

The buses will take us to Paige Field and we will step-off for the parade at 5 pm. Once we rock the parade, buses will pick us up at the Presbyterian Church and we will return to the school. Upon return, we will tailgate.

Step-off for the game is at 6:30 pm. We will play the Spy Rock show at Pregame. Please tell your parents to come to pregame if they would like to see the show. If they cannot make it, we will be playing it one final time next week.

Then we rock out at the game and cheer our highlanders on to victory!

PLEASE BRING EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR THAT DAY TO SCHOOL THAT MORNING BECAUSE YOU WILL NOT HAVE TIME TO GO HOME!!!!

ROWR!

Ok, that's all

-Ms. Love and Mr. Smigell

Tailgate Update: So far, the tailgate for Friday will include Taco's (w/cheese & lettuce), sugar cookies, brownies, chips, and cider & donuts. Thanks so much to everyone that's contributing. We still need taco 'fixins' like black olives, salsa & sour cream and side dishes like veggies & dip, fruit, salads, etc.

Tailgate for 10/10 will be coney island hotdogs. This is the kick-off for our first fundraiser of the year: American Coney Island kits. Information will be coming home soon. American Coney Island will be providing the coney island hot dogs for the tailgate. We just need to provide the side dishes.

Let me know if you need anything or have any questions. (734) 604-3546 (cell).

See you at the game,
Carol Stone

Hey Everyone!

Hi everyone! Here are the latest newsflashes:

Pep band tonight!!!!

Here is the address for Pickney:

2100 E. M-36

Pinckney, MI 48169

Report Time 6:30, wear a band shirt.

Ms. Love says, if you need to be fitted for a uniform (this means if you haven't tried one on yet this year), see me ASAP!!!! :)

Please mark your calendars, Practice Tuesday Oct. 7, 6-8 pm with the eigth-graders.

Okay Folks, that's all I got!

-Smigell

Hey everyone. . . . . it's time to start planning for the Homecoming Tailgate on 10/3. Menu is tacos. Taco shells and meat are taken care of. We're in need of taco fixins (cheese, lettuce, tomato, black olives, etc), side dishes & desserts. It looks like the tailgate will start around 5:30-5:45ish - right after the band returns from the Homecoming Parade. Let me know what you'd like to bring. . . ... . . cstone@ci.howell.mi.us or (734) 604-3546 (cell), (517) 552-5103 (home). If you can stick around, we can always use help setting-up, serving, and cleaning-up afterwards. Thanks. . . .

Carol Stone