Need a new Tuxedo Shirt or Bow Tie for the concert?
Please let Mr. Smigell know asap so he can order this week.

Hockey Band

Report Time is 5:00 p.m. SHARP! (Don't be Late!!!)
Wear Jeans and a long sleeved t-shirt that is Yellow, White, or Blue (Gray if you have to).
Make sure to have your signed Hockey Band Trip form, instrument and music. We will be returning to HHS at 11:00-11:30 p.m.


Fantasy of Lights Parade
Report time for the parade is at 5:30 pm at the Band Room (Bus will take us to and from the parade). Bring white marching gloves if you have them, as we have about 50 and need just a few more to make it work.

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 Friday, November 26!

Make sure your family and friends visit our Band Booster Booth in Christmas Alley. Boosters will be selling our Howell Bears for $10.00 a piece.


Holiday Concert
Mark your calendars for the Holiday Concert, Tuesday, December 14th at 7:00pm.

Hey all, I just realized my post didn't go through that I put up 2 days ago, I am making a quick phone post and will add details when I get home tonight. So sorry! -Smigell

Fantasy of lights practices are tues, wed, thurs of this week 2:30-3:30 report time for parade is day after thanksgiving 5pm

Hockey band practice is tues 3:30-4:30, wed 6:30-7:30AM Thurs 3:30-4-30. Report time on Saturday is 5pm at HHS. More info very soon

Please come out and support the Band Boosters by selling Howell Bears in Christmas Alley!

Where: Downtown Howell, in the Farmer's Market Area
When: November 26, 2010 Before and During Fantasy of Lights
Shifts: 2-4pm, 4-6pm, 6-9pm.
Contact: Christyne MacDermaid if you can help. 734-476-0312, christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com

I hope to see you there!

Pizza Fundraisers are due this Thursday to the band room mailbox!

THE CERAMIC STUDIO etc. FUNDRAISER

Please join us for some fun at the Ceramic Studio etc.
November 6, 2010 11am-7pm
Glass or Ceramic Projects
Create Holiday Gifts!
Numerous Ceramic Projects under $20
Glass Projects $15-$60
Refreshments will be served
Mention You are supporting The Howell Band and they'll donate 10% to us!
Teen Night also!! 7pm-9pm TEENS ONLY NO PARENTS ALLOWED!!
Enjoy a fun night out with your friends, you're parent isn't allowed!
You'll receive 10% off of your project and 10% goes to the BAND TOO!!
Please contact the Ceramic Studio if you are interested in joining Teen Night.
(517) 548-5386 4132 E. Grand River, Howell MI Near Los Tres Amigos
www.TheCeramicStudioEtc.com

There is a band booster meeting Wednesday, Nov 3rd at 6:30 in the band room. Hope to see you there.

Hey Band!!!

Report time for Friday Night's Playoff game is

6:30 pm at the gate, with your instrument!!!
(if you need to be dropped off earlier, it's fine, but be at the gate at exactly 6:30!!!)

Please wear your Howell Band Shirt and remember your music...

REMEMBER: It is mandatory for ALL Marching Band personnel to be at all HOME playoff games.

DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE BUFFALO WILD WINGS FUNDRAISER TONIGHT! BRING YOUR FLIER IN AND THE BAND WILL GET 20% OF YOUR PURCHASES BACK!
ALSO, HUNGRY HOWIE'S FORMS ARE IN THE BAND ROOM. HAVE YOUR STUDENT GET STARTED ON MAKING SOME MONEY FOR ALL THEIR MUSIC NEEDS!!

Hey Band Parents- tonight's booster meeting has been postponed until next week due to the HHS College Night event. The meeting will be held on November 3rd at 6:30 in the band room.

Just a reminder about the upcoming Band Booster meeting this Wednesday, October 27th at 6:30 in the HHS band room. We will be discussing fundraising, upcoming band events, and general band business.

Last Call for Band Shirts /Hoodies (Really!!!)

Shirts are $10.00 and Hoodies are $24.00, $27.00 for XXL, XXXL.

Email Robin at rl.taylor@comcast.net

Hey Band

If you are interested in watching last Friday's football game/halftime (we hope!), it will broadcast on Comcast channel 900, Wed Oct 20th at 7:00pm

You can also go to mhsaa.com after Wednesday to view game/halftime and buy DVDs.

Hey Band!

Here's the scoop for the next couple of weeks...

(Please scroll down for Friday's Tailgate info!!!)

Friday- Senior Night (Note Earlier Times!!!)

2:30-3:30- Practice
4:45-5:30- Tailgate
5:30- Report Time (Seniors, please get your Uniform's first!)
We will be getting a Senior Picture with Mr. Smigell :)
6:00- Step Off
6:30- Senior Night Presentation

Senior Parents: You will need to buy tickets at the ticket booth, then proceed to far end of stadium by Band Bleachers and the gate by the Giant Football Helmet.
Please be there by 6:15 pm for the Senior Night Presentation, so you don't miss a thing!!!

MB Practice Next Week
Tuesday- 2:30-3:30

Fall Concert
Tuesday, October 19 @ 7:00pm
Report time for everyone is 6:30pm.

This concert is going to be particularly cool since we will have THE MARCHING BAND PERFORMING for an extremely rare indoor performance (Don't forget your black socks and marching shoes!!!). We have a plan for a "Grande Entrance". I think everyone is going to enjoy it! Dress for the first part (Non marching band) portion of the concert is "Dress nicely". This means no bluejeans, t-shirts, sweatshirts, or tennis shoes. Good choices for gentlemen include School appropriate shirt and tie, sweater, slacks (Corduroy, khaki, etc.). Good choices for ladies incllude school appropriate skirts or slacks, blouses or sweaters, or snazzy school appropriate tops. As is customary, our regular concert uniforms will be passed out/ordered for our holiday concert.

Pep Band

Our last regular Away game is next friday, Pep Band details to come...

Please know that our Howell Highlander Football has qualified for the Playoffs (Yeah!!! Way to go Highlanders!) which means that the ENTIRE Marching Band is required to be at all HOME Playoff games. We will play as a Pep Band (No Marching). Away Playoff Pep bands will be determined on a game to game basis.

Tailgate Senior Night Oct. 15!

Menu: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, (Veggie ones will be available!), Chips, Salads, and CAKE!!

We need:
Chips - 4 Large Bags
Hot Dog Buns - 7 Dozen
Salads - 4-5 Pasta, Macaroni, or Potato
Ketchup - 2 Bottles
Mustard - 2 Bottles
Relish - 2 Jars
75 Slices of American Cheese
A few cases of water for the last home game (for now)!
We could also use 4-5 people to help serve food.


Please contact Mark and Anne Michaels if you can donate any of the food, before purchasing food. Their contact info is below if you scroll down to last week's tailgate.
Thanks!!

Fall Band Concert Help!
October 19, 2010

Band Boosters is hosting another fundraiser and we need your help. Well, the first 20 of you who respond anyway! We will have a bake sale before and after the concert. We need 20 people to donate some baked goods. Please call or email Christyne MacDermaid if you can help!
Thanks!!
Mrs. MacDermaid
734-476-0312
christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com

Please read below also! We might still need some items donated for the tailgate!

This is the first of THREE new posts...so be sure to read them all !!

Here is the tailgate information for the the 8th grade night scheduled for 10/08/10. We are in need of the following. Remember, we ask that each marching band family send in food for at least one tailgate- there are only two left this season !! Thank you.

Taco Night:
22 pounds taco meat
125 hard shells
60 soft shells
chopped tomatoes
sour cream
shredded lettuce
salsa
5 large trays or bowls of fruit
donuts - 14 dozen
cider - 7 gallons

I planned for 160 people, not knowing for sure the number of 8th graders and parents. Please contact Mark or Anne Michaels at mamichaels@charter.net before purchasing anything.

Looking ahead, we will have fresh grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for senior night 10/15, will provide the list of food as the date gets closer. Thanks! Mark

Hey MB Seniors

Senior Night, Friday, October 15 is on the horizon...

Once again we will be honoring you and your parents at the last home football game halftime of the year !

Make sure to fill out the Senior night form that I emailed to all of you and return it to the Band Mailbox by Monday, October 11.

Extra forms can be downloaded off Charms (under the Handout tab on the main screen)

Thanks!!! Mrs. Taylor
??? @ rl.taylor@comcast.net

Hey Marching Band!

This schedule includes our Eighth Grade Howell Band members that will be joining us at the football game this friday!

Monday
6:30-9:00 pm- HighSchool MB
6:30-8:00 pm- Eighth Grade Band Members

Tues-Friday
2:30-3:30 pm- Practice for High School MB

For Everyone Friday (HS & 8th Grade):
5:00pm- Meet at Stadium for run through
5:30pm- Tailgate Dinner for HS, then 8th Grade (HS needs to eat first to have time for uniforms)
6:00pm- Uniforms
6:30pm- Step-Off