FUNDRAISER STARTS FEB 1st!!

Please pick up your Yankee Candle packets Tuesday in the band room! You will earn 40% on anything you sell!! That is huge!! Band Camp payments will be here before you know it, and there's a trip next year! Start getting some money in your account. This will be a quick fundraiser. It is due Feb 10! I can't take any late orders, so please get them in on time!
Any questions:
Mrs. MacDermaid
734-476-0312
Christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com

Some events to put on your Calendar...

Drumline/ Parent Informational Meeting
Tuesday, January 25 at 5:30, HHS Band Room

Howell Band Boosters Meeting
Wednesday, January 26 at 6:30 pm, HHS Band Room

Livingston County Honors Band Concert
Monday, January 31 at 7:30 pm, HHS Auditorium
Come and enjoy an evening of music played by the top High School Musicians in the County, directed by our own Jason Smigell!

Solo & Ensemble
Saturday, February 5
Ask your student for more information

Pre-Festival Concert
Concert, Symphonic and Wind Ensemble
Thursday, March 10 at 7:00 pm, HHS Auditorium

Festival
Concert, Symphonic and Wind Ensemble

Friday/Saturday, March 18,19
Livingston County Home Show
Friday-Sunday, March 25-27
Major Fundraising Opportunity for ALL Band Members


Howellpalooza
Jazz Band, Irish Group, Rock Band Class, Color Guard and other performers...
Thursday, March 31 at 7:00 pm, HHS Auditorium

Lock-In and Band Banquet Dates TBA Soon!

Howell Baloonfest
June 23-26
NEW MAJOR Fund Raising Opportunity for ALL Band Members
Details to announced soon!!!

Pre-Band Camp
(Participation TBA)

August 10-12
Howell High School

Band Camp
All Incoming and Existing MB Members
August 15-19
Bayshore Camp, Sebewaing, MI

SENIORS!!!

Mr. Donovan has requested that you get your Senior and Baby pictures out and send them digitally to him at the following address jim.donovan@hp.com .

Please try to get this done early, that way there's one less thing to worry about in April!!!

Thanks, Seniors!

Hello Everyone!

Thank you so much to everyone who came to last night's concert!  There were so many things that went well.  I thought the kids played great (I was so proud of them!!), and I was really pleased with the turnout too! I have to be honest, I felt kind of odd asking for donations, but I am really glad we did.  I was humbled by the generosity of the band community once again.  Words cannot express my gratitude, particularly in times like these.  If you brought people from out of town to the concert and they donated, please pass along my thanks. 

On a somewhat related note, I was impressed by the audience last night when they held their applause until the end of the three movement suite that symphonic band performed.  This is the sign of an informed group of listeners.  It is nice to see that concert etiquette is not dead yet.

Anyway, I thought I would kind of drop a note to you all and catch up on a little bit of business, and some more good news:

CONGRATULATIONS:

To the following people for doing well on their msboa ALL STATE auditions!

Evan Clifton (All State orchestra, Trombone)
Carly Jakrzewski (All State Band, Clarinet)
Joe Swift (All State honorable mention, Bassoon)

Congrats to the following people for making Livingston County Honors Band!
(We are hosting the concert this year!  The concert is January 31st)

Katie Bondie
Emily Brogan
Evan Clifton
Caitlin Green
Carly Jakrzewski
Lauren Lys
Grace Katalinich
Joe Swift

ok.. that's about it.  Don't forget to order pizza and go to Bennigans tomorrow!   More stuff and information about upcoming events is on the way including Festival, Solo and ensemble, The musical (Beauty and the Beast), Howellpallooza and more!

-Smigell

December 16, 2010 4-9pm
Hungry Howie's Fundraiser Night!!
Order out Thursday and help make the band some money!
Make sure you let them know which hour your student has band!
The hour with the most orders will win a pizza party!!
We'll have fliers available at the band concert Tuesday night.

Holiday Concert

Just a reminder that our Holiday Concert is next Tuesday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m. At the end of the concert we will be for the first time asking for a donation (non-mandatory), so please put a couple of dollars in your pocket to help out the band program this year! Also, our green Howell Bears will be available for purchase.


Report Time:
Percussion/Stage crew: 6:00pm
Jazz band: 6:15pm
Everyone Else: 6:30pm

The Tuxedo Shirts are ordered, please see Mr. Smigell (Remember No $$$, No Shirt!) Shirt $14.00, Bowtie: $4.00, Make checks out to Howell Bands

Concert Dress as Follows:

Concert Band: A standard white formal shirt (see above) and Black bowtie on top. On bottom: Members should wear either black pants (no jeans or sweats, please) or school appropriate black skirt.

Symphonic Band: Same

Wind Ensemble:Same, except that all members have been fitted with a Tuxedo jacket provided by the school.

Percussion Ensemble: All Black

Livingston County Honors Band

LCHB is a unique opportunity for all students to play outside their normal ensemble. Howell High School is the host school this year. Audition music is available now from Mr. Smigell.

Any student may audition next Wednesday, December 8 in the Band Room. You may audition any time between 4:00-7:00 p.m.

The LCHB Rehearsal Schedule is as follows:

January 10, HHS, 7-9 p.m.
January 24, HHS, 7-9 p.m.
January 29, Fowlerville, 9-4 p.m.
January 31, HHS, 8 a.m. -2 p.m., Concert at 7:30 p.m., HHS

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