A BIG, BIG THANK YOU
TO MR. YONTZ!!!
Thanks so much for getting not one, but THREE six foot green ladders for our Drum Majors to stand on during the Half-Time Programs!
The Marching Band thanks you!!!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Hey all: As Andrew graduates and I complete my term as Treasurer for the Band Boosters, I thought I'd take a minute and express my gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Smigell for creating such an awesome program and to the very small, very dedicated group of Booster parents for the countless hours they spend supporting the band programs.
To those parents that always volunteer, I want you to know how grateful I am for your efforts. To those that haven't, I encourage you to become part of the band family. You'll have a great time, meet some truly amazing parents & students, and ensure that your band student continues to enjoy things like tailgates, band banquet, lock-in, fundraisers, Memorial Day picnic, etc.
Best wishes to the new Band Booster officers.
Carol Stone
To those parents that always volunteer, I want you to know how grateful I am for your efforts. To those that haven't, I encourage you to become part of the band family. You'll have a great time, meet some truly amazing parents & students, and ensure that your band student continues to enjoy things like tailgates, band banquet, lock-in, fundraisers, Memorial Day picnic, etc.
Best wishes to the new Band Booster officers.
Carol Stone
Friday, May 21, 2010
Hey Folks!
One more person to add to the "I'm sorry" list... Brenden Van Esely, a sohpomore member of has been a hardworking member of our equipment/setup crew. His name should have been mentioned on the list of people to thank. Brenden, thank you for all that you do!
Couple other things:
Congratulations to junior Paige Williams and sophomore Emily Brogan. They join Caitlin Green as next year's drum majors!
Marching band rehearsals for the Memorial Day Parade will be 2:30-3:30 Mon-Wed next week (May 24, 25, 26 )
Details of the parade day itself (Memorial Day) will be posted soon. Report time will be something like 9 am and we will be done around noon... but dont quote me on that yet.
ok... thats it for now..
-Smigell
One more person to add to the "I'm sorry" list... Brenden Van Esely, a sohpomore member of has been a hardworking member of our equipment/setup crew. His name should have been mentioned on the list of people to thank. Brenden, thank you for all that you do!
Couple other things:
Congratulations to junior Paige Williams and sophomore Emily Brogan. They join Caitlin Green as next year's drum majors!
Marching band rehearsals for the Memorial Day Parade will be 2:30-3:30 Mon-Wed next week (May 24, 25, 26 )
Details of the parade day itself (Memorial Day) will be posted soon. Report time will be something like 9 am and we will be done around noon... but dont quote me on that yet.
ok... thats it for now..
-Smigell
Friday, May 14, 2010
Two things to Note:
1) Band Camp reservations are due NOW!!! See previous post for details...
2) Marching Band practice will be MONDAY, May 24, Tuesday, May 25 and Wednesday, May 26 from 2:30-3:30. Please note the change!!
2) Marching Band practice will be MONDAY, May 24, Tuesday, May 25 and Wednesday, May 26 from 2:30-3:30. Please note the change!!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Hello everyone,
We just got done with the concert. It was wonderful and everyone played well. I will be writing more about tonight and the weeks ahead very shortly. However, I unfortunately made two huge mistakes when I failed to announce three very important people tonight and I wanted to try and rectify it as soon as possible.
#1. Justin Kinnick- Justin is a senior Trombonist in my Symphonic band. He has been a hardworking, funny, intelligent, wonderful part of my program for four years. Just I remember when you wanted to quit as a sohpomore, I said we could fix your articulation problem and that it would be worth it to stay. I definitely am glad you stayed. I hope it was for good for you too! I am so sorry Justin.
#2. Paul Buckner. Paul is a sophomore horn player in my Symohonic band. Every concert Paul helps set up and take down the stage. He works very hard along with the rest of the equipment crew. Paul thank you so much for all your hard work and I hope you continue to do so in the future
#3. Nick Monak "Moose" Monak is a new addition to the equipment staff this year, a sophomore tuba in my Symphonic band. Sorry Moose! We will remember you next time. Keep up the good work.
Ok.. very very sorry. If there are other errors that were made on the program I would be happy to reprint a new one for you so you can use it for your scrapbook. On a brighter note... the concert went VERY WELL! The kids played wonderfully and I was really touched by the senior gift. The made it both personal and for the program. So thoughtful. Just a grweat bunch of kids. All of my kids are great. I adore them all and I love working with them.
Oh and sorry for the awkward "parents thank you for spawning such nice children" line. I say strange things sometimes. Hopefully you know by now what i was trying to say. You folks are great and couldnt do it without you!
Ok... thats it for now!
-Smigell
We just got done with the concert. It was wonderful and everyone played well. I will be writing more about tonight and the weeks ahead very shortly. However, I unfortunately made two huge mistakes when I failed to announce three very important people tonight and I wanted to try and rectify it as soon as possible.
#1. Justin Kinnick- Justin is a senior Trombonist in my Symphonic band. He has been a hardworking, funny, intelligent, wonderful part of my program for four years. Just I remember when you wanted to quit as a sohpomore, I said we could fix your articulation problem and that it would be worth it to stay. I definitely am glad you stayed. I hope it was for good for you too! I am so sorry Justin.
#2. Paul Buckner. Paul is a sophomore horn player in my Symohonic band. Every concert Paul helps set up and take down the stage. He works very hard along with the rest of the equipment crew. Paul thank you so much for all your hard work and I hope you continue to do so in the future
#3. Nick Monak "Moose" Monak is a new addition to the equipment staff this year, a sophomore tuba in my Symphonic band. Sorry Moose! We will remember you next time. Keep up the good work.
Ok.. very very sorry. If there are other errors that were made on the program I would be happy to reprint a new one for you so you can use it for your scrapbook. On a brighter note... the concert went VERY WELL! The kids played wonderfully and I was really touched by the senior gift. The made it both personal and for the program. So thoughtful. Just a grweat bunch of kids. All of my kids are great. I adore them all and I love working with them.
Oh and sorry for the awkward "parents thank you for spawning such nice children" line. I say strange things sometimes. Hopefully you know by now what i was trying to say. You folks are great and couldnt do it without you!
Ok... thats it for now!
-Smigell
Memorial Day Picnic
When: Monday, May 31, 2010 12:30pm
Who: All Band members and their families
Where: Howell City Park, Thompson Lake, Rotary Pavilion
**City Council waived our entrance fee for the day if attending! Students pick your passes up before picnic!
Band Boosters are providing Hot Dogs and Condiments and some drinks.
We'd like each family to bring a dish to pass. Sign up sheets will be available at the concert tonight, and then later in the band room. Could you please let us know how many from your family are coming and what dish you're bringing. We could use side dishes, pop, chips, baked goods, etc.
We would also love to have some volunteers for set up and clean up. Please contact Shannone Bondie if you'd like to help out. Shannone's home 517-548-5329, and email shannone1@aol.com.
Please bring water balloons, water guns, bathing suits, towels, frisbees, and can someone bring a sound system?? Thanks!!
When: Monday, May 31, 2010 12:30pm
Who: All Band members and their families
Where: Howell City Park, Thompson Lake, Rotary Pavilion
**City Council waived our entrance fee for the day if attending! Students pick your passes up before picnic!
Band Boosters are providing Hot Dogs and Condiments and some drinks.
We'd like each family to bring a dish to pass. Sign up sheets will be available at the concert tonight, and then later in the band room. Could you please let us know how many from your family are coming and what dish you're bringing. We could use side dishes, pop, chips, baked goods, etc.
We would also love to have some volunteers for set up and clean up. Please contact Shannone Bondie if you'd like to help out. Shannone's home 517-548-5329, and email shannone1@aol.com.
Please bring water balloons, water guns, bathing suits, towels, frisbees, and can someone bring a sound system?? Thanks!!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Still Looking for Parent Volunteers: We still need a few parent volunteers to sell Howell Bears. We'll be selling the bears at the Howell Farmers Market on Sunday, May 16th from 9 am until 2 pm and at lunch hours at the High School on May 19th, 20th & 21st (10:15 am to 12:15 pm). Because of the Boston trip, the fundraisers for this school year benefited individual student accounts. Booster funds are running low. We need to sell the remaining bears so that we can continue paying for things like the tailgates; band letters; Memorial Day Picnic; etc. Please help if you can. Contact Carol Stone at 517-672-1236 or at cstone827@yahoo.com if you're available to help.
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Drum Major Clinics
Marching Band members interested in becoming a 2010-11 Drum Major can come to clinics Tues. May 4, Wed. May 5 and Tues. May 11 from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Auditions will be Wednesday, May 12 at 2:30.
Auditions will be Wednesday, May 12 at 2:30.
Sunday, May 02, 2010
Hey Band!
Several Reminders for this week...
1) You need to turn in your Points and Letters forms asap to the Mailbox if you want to receive any earned Letters or Stars/Bars at Thursday's Band Banquet. Go to http://www.charmsoffice.com/ enter HowellHSBand and then click the Handouts button to print out Points Form and Private lessons form if needed.
2) Band Booster Meeting this Tuesday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the Band Room.
3) Band Awards Banquet this Thursday, May 6th at 6:00 p.m. Band Seniors are FREE! Limited seating available at the door, cost $13.00/adult and $9/12&under. All pre-pay guests will be seated first.
4) Last Concert, Thursday, May 13th, 7 p.m.
Several Reminders for this week...
1) You need to turn in your Points and Letters forms asap to the Mailbox if you want to receive any earned Letters or Stars/Bars at Thursday's Band Banquet. Go to http://www.charmsoffice.com/ enter HowellHSBand and then click the Handouts button to print out Points Form and Private lessons form if needed.
2) Band Booster Meeting this Tuesday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the Band Room.
3) Band Awards Banquet this Thursday, May 6th at 6:00 p.m. Band Seniors are FREE! Limited seating available at the door, cost $13.00/adult and $9/12&under. All pre-pay guests will be seated first.
4) Last Concert, Thursday, May 13th, 7 p.m.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Parent/Student Volunteers Needed: The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce has extended an opportunity for the Band Boosters to sell our limited edition Howell Highlander Bears during Farmers Market on Sunday, May 16th. Farmers Market runs from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. If you're available, please contact Carol Stone (cstone827@yahoo.com or cell: 517-672-1236). Proceeds from the sale of these bears will be used to fund Band Booster activities like the Memorial Day Picnic, water for marching band performances, tailgates, etc.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Marching Band Members and Parents
It's time to register for Band Camp 2010!!!
It's time to register for Band Camp 2010!!!
The dates of Band Camp this year will be August 16-20 and the cost is $240.The forms you will need to submit are on Charms or available starting today in the Band Room.
To download them from Charms go to http://www.charmsoffice.com/ , enter the code HowellHSBand and click on the Handouts tab, and print the Band Camp Letter, Application, Health Form and Packing List.
Marching Band parents if you'd like to apply to be a Chaperone, you can download the Chaperone Application and Criminal Background Check. We will need approximateley ten chaperones and you would go for free. Please email me at rl.taylor@comcast.net if interested or if you have any questions.
A $50 reservation is needed by May 15th. Please make sure to make this deadline. Mr. Smigell is planning on creating drills early this year and needs to know how many MB members/and what instruments as soon as possible!
The rest of the fee is due by June 15th, or you can pay the full amount by May 14th, if you'd like. Please talk to Mr. Smigell if there is a extreme financial difficulty.
Please mail 1) Application, 2) Health form and 3) $50.00 check made out to Howell HS Band to HBBA, P.O. Box 2113, Howell, MI 48844 by May 14th.
Looking forward to seeing you at Band Camp!
Mrs. Taylor
To download them from Charms go to http://www.charmsoffice.com/ , enter the code HowellHSBand and click on the Handouts tab, and print the Band Camp Letter, Application, Health Form and Packing List.
Marching Band parents if you'd like to apply to be a Chaperone, you can download the Chaperone Application and Criminal Background Check. We will need approximateley ten chaperones and you would go for free. Please email me at rl.taylor@comcast.net if interested or if you have any questions.
A $50 reservation is needed by May 15th. Please make sure to make this deadline. Mr. Smigell is planning on creating drills early this year and needs to know how many MB members/and what instruments as soon as possible!
The rest of the fee is due by June 15th, or you can pay the full amount by May 14th, if you'd like. Please talk to Mr. Smigell if there is a extreme financial difficulty.
Please mail 1) Application, 2) Health form and 3) $50.00 check made out to Howell HS Band to HBBA, P.O. Box 2113, Howell, MI 48844 by May 14th.
Looking forward to seeing you at Band Camp!
Mrs. Taylor
Monday, April 19, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
LOCK IN!
April 23-24, 2010
Parents/Guardians must come into the field house when picking up your student! Students can not leave alone!
April 23-24, 2010
8pm Friday to 5am Saturday
Howell High School Field House/Gym
Check-In at 8pm, April 23. NO admittance after 9pm, no friends, siblings, etc. 8th - 12th grade Band Students only!
$10 admission charge, checks payable to HBBA.
We are still looking for chaperones and it's not too late for you to volunteer your time! Just head over to the High School to have your background check done, and let us know which time/times work for you! Shifts are 8pm-1am and 1am to 6am. Chaperones are allowed to work both shifts, we'd love to have you! Contact Christyne MacDermaid to sign up.
*Important*
No admittance without permission slip!
Parents/Guardians must come into the field house when picking up your student! Students can not leave alone!
BAND BANQUET
The Band Banquet will be held on May 6, 2010 at the Howell High School Cafeteria. Students please pick up your invitation in the band room on Tuesday April 20, 2010. Parents look for those invites to come home! We will need a head count by April 29, 2010. Please contact me, Christyne MacDermaid if you have any questions or would like to help.
734-476-0312
christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com
The Band Banquet will be held on May 6, 2010 at the Howell High School Cafeteria. Students please pick up your invitation in the band room on Tuesday April 20, 2010. Parents look for those invites to come home! We will need a head count by April 29, 2010. Please contact me, Christyne MacDermaid if you have any questions or would like to help.
734-476-0312
christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com
Thursday, April 08, 2010
SENIORS
It's time to get your pictures into Mr. Donovan for the Band Banquet slideshow!
Please send in a baby picture and your Senior photo via email to jim.donovan@hp.com
or put in an envelope marked Senior Slideshow and put in the Band Mailbox.
It's time to get your pictures into Mr. Donovan for the Band Banquet slideshow!
Please send in a baby picture and your Senior photo via email to jim.donovan@hp.com
or put in an envelope marked Senior Slideshow and put in the Band Mailbox.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
IMPORTANT BOSTON INFO!!!
Time is running out to get all $$$, forms and Field Permission Sheets in...
Final payments and Trip Release forms must be mailed in to Howell Band Boosters, P.O.Box 2113, Howell, MI 48844 by Wed. March 31.
MAKE CHECKS OUT TO HOWELL BANDS, please!!!
If checks are not received by March, 31, you will have to take payment into Sue Hordos, the High School Bookkeeper, personally. Ms. Hordos will not be in during Spring Break!
If FULL payment is not received, you cannot go on the trip and you will lose any money paid!
Please mail in Trip Release Forms, also. I'm missing about half of the forms.
LASTLY, you need to get a Field Trip Permission Slip off the bulletin board in the Band Room. Please get it filled out by teachers and parents ASAP, and put in the Band Mailbox.
Thanks for all your help getting everything done!!!
Mrs. Taylor
Time is running out to get all $$$, forms and Field Permission Sheets in...
Final payments and Trip Release forms must be mailed in to Howell Band Boosters, P.O.Box 2113, Howell, MI 48844 by Wed. March 31.
MAKE CHECKS OUT TO HOWELL BANDS, please!!!
If checks are not received by March, 31, you will have to take payment into Sue Hordos, the High School Bookkeeper, personally. Ms. Hordos will not be in during Spring Break!
If FULL payment is not received, you cannot go on the trip and you will lose any money paid!
Please mail in Trip Release Forms, also. I'm missing about half of the forms.
LASTLY, you need to get a Field Trip Permission Slip off the bulletin board in the Band Room. Please get it filled out by teachers and parents ASAP, and put in the Band Mailbox.
Thanks for all your help getting everything done!!!
Mrs. Taylor
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