BAND MEETINGS TONIGHT POSTPONED!!!
The Booster and Band Camp Meetings scheduled for tonight have been postponed until next Wednesday, March 30th, because of the impending Ice Storm heading our way this afternoon. Sorry for the inconvenience, see you all next week!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
THANK YOU to everyone who helped out with festival. All three bands did a GREAT job....we are very proud of them !
Please don't forget about the BAND CAMP PARENT MEETING this Wednesday, March 23rd at 7:00 in the band room. Mr. Smigell will be sharing information about the camp, dates, costs, etc.
The band boosters will be meeting at 5:30 in the band room before the band camp meeting if you'd like to join us. We'll be discussing upcoming events, fundraising opportunities and filling the board positions for next year. Hope to see you there.
Please don't forget about the BAND CAMP PARENT MEETING this Wednesday, March 23rd at 7:00 in the band room. Mr. Smigell will be sharing information about the camp, dates, costs, etc.
The band boosters will be meeting at 5:30 in the band room before the band camp meeting if you'd like to join us. We'll be discussing upcoming events, fundraising opportunities and filling the board positions for next year. Hope to see you there.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
We are in need of a few more chaperones to help with the Band Festival on Saturday, March 19th. If you can help out, please call Shannone Bondie at (517)294-0421 or send an e-mail to Shannone1@aol.com. Times are as follows:
Concert Band 7:00am-10:45am
Symphonic Band 12:00pm-4:15pm
Wind Ensemble 2:30pm-6:30pm
THANK YOU !!
Concert Band 7:00am-10:45am
Symphonic Band 12:00pm-4:15pm
Wind Ensemble 2:30pm-6:30pm
THANK YOU !!
Thursday, March 03, 2011
FESTIVAL NEWS
Pre-Festival Concert
Report Time: 6:30 p.m.
Thursday March 10, 7:00 p.m.
HHS Auditorium
Dress: Normal performance attire- Black Tie, White Shirt, Black Pants or Skirt
Here's the Festival Schedule:
Concert
Report: 7:00 a.m.
Buses Leave Howell H.S.: 7:30 a.m.
Arrive South Lyon H.S.: 8:00 a.m.
Perform: 9:00 a.m.
Depart South Lyon H.S.: 10:15 a.m.
Arrive Howell H.S.: 10:45 a.m.
Symphonic
Report: 12:00 p.m.
Buses Leave Howell H.S.: 12:30 p.m.
Arrive South Lyon H.S.: 1:00 p.m.
Perform: 2:30 p.m.
Depart South Lyon H.S.: 3:45 p.m.
Arrive Howell H.S.: 4:15 p.m.
Wind
Report: 2:30 p.m.
Buses Leave Howell H.S.: 3:00 p.m.
Arrive South Lyon H.S.: 3:30 p.m.
Perform: 4:35 p.m.
Depart South Lyon H.S.: 6:00 p.m.
Arrive Howell H.S.: 6:30 p.m.
Dress: Normal performance attire- Black Tie, White Shirt, Black Pants or Skirt
Pre-Festival Concert
Report Time: 6:30 p.m.
Thursday March 10, 7:00 p.m.
HHS Auditorium
Dress: Normal performance attire- Black Tie, White Shirt, Black Pants or Skirt
Here's the Festival Schedule:
Concert
Report: 7:00 a.m.
Buses Leave Howell H.S.: 7:30 a.m.
Arrive South Lyon H.S.: 8:00 a.m.
Perform: 9:00 a.m.
Depart South Lyon H.S.: 10:15 a.m.
Arrive Howell H.S.: 10:45 a.m.
Symphonic
Report: 12:00 p.m.
Buses Leave Howell H.S.: 12:30 p.m.
Arrive South Lyon H.S.: 1:00 p.m.
Perform: 2:30 p.m.
Depart South Lyon H.S.: 3:45 p.m.
Arrive Howell H.S.: 4:15 p.m.
Wind
Report: 2:30 p.m.
Buses Leave Howell H.S.: 3:00 p.m.
Arrive South Lyon H.S.: 3:30 p.m.
Perform: 4:35 p.m.
Depart South Lyon H.S.: 6:00 p.m.
Arrive Howell H.S.: 6:30 p.m.
Dress: Normal performance attire- Black Tie, White Shirt, Black Pants or Skirt
Thursday, February 24, 2011
LIVINGSTON COUNTY HOME SHOW
March 25-27, 2011
Once again our band has the opportunity to run the concession stand during the Home Show. Earn Money for your student account and help out! Sign up forms will be available in the band room next week. We need parents too! Parents do not earn money toward your students account, but are very much appreciated!
BAND CAMP MEETING
There will be an informational band camp meeting on March 23, 2011 at 7pm in the band room. More fundraiser opportunities will be available too. Please pass the word and join us!
Other dates to put on your calendar and we'll post more info soon:
April 15, 2011 LOCK IN!!
May 12, 2011 BAND BANQUET!!
May 14, 2011 TWIRLING COMPETITION= more money in your student account!
March 25-27, 2011
Once again our band has the opportunity to run the concession stand during the Home Show. Earn Money for your student account and help out! Sign up forms will be available in the band room next week. We need parents too! Parents do not earn money toward your students account, but are very much appreciated!
BAND CAMP MEETING
There will be an informational band camp meeting on March 23, 2011 at 7pm in the band room. More fundraiser opportunities will be available too. Please pass the word and join us!
Other dates to put on your calendar and we'll post more info soon:
April 15, 2011 LOCK IN!!
May 12, 2011 BAND BANQUET!!
May 14, 2011 TWIRLING COMPETITION= more money in your student account!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
BIG, BIG BAND FUNDRAISING NEWS!!!
We are pleased to announce that we have the wonderful opportunity to handle the Pepsi & Ice distribution for the 2011 Michigan Challenge Balloonfest!!!
MUCH more information forthcoming...
We are going to to need lots of Parent and Student support! This is a SIGNIFICANT opportunity for fundraising!
Please keep these dates open....
Thursday, June 23 - Sunday, June 26
We are pleased to announce that we have the wonderful opportunity to handle the Pepsi & Ice distribution for the 2011 Michigan Challenge Balloonfest!!!
MUCH more information forthcoming...
We are going to to need lots of Parent and Student support! This is a SIGNIFICANT opportunity for fundraising!
Please keep these dates open....
Thursday, June 23 - Sunday, June 26
Monday, February 21, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
FUNDRAISER EXTENSION AND CORRECTION!!!
THERE WILL BE 2 MORE WEEKS TO GET YANKEE CANDLE ORDERS TURNED IN!! PLEASE TURN THEM ALL IN ON FEBRUARY 24, 2011!!
FOR THE REST OF THE FUNDRAISER IF YOU COULD HAVE FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO HOWELL BAND BOOSTERS, THAT WOULD HELP! CHECKS ALREADY MADE TO HOWELL BANDS WILL BE FINE, BUT THE REST MADE TO THE BOOSTERS WILL HELP OUT!!!
QUESTIONS CALL OR EMAIL CHRISTYNE MACDERMAID
734-476-0312
CHRISTYNEMACDERMAID@YAHOO.COM
THERE WILL BE 2 MORE WEEKS TO GET YANKEE CANDLE ORDERS TURNED IN!! PLEASE TURN THEM ALL IN ON FEBRUARY 24, 2011!!
FOR THE REST OF THE FUNDRAISER IF YOU COULD HAVE FRIENDS AND FAMILY MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO HOWELL BAND BOOSTERS, THAT WOULD HELP! CHECKS ALREADY MADE TO HOWELL BANDS WILL BE FINE, BUT THE REST MADE TO THE BOOSTERS WILL HELP OUT!!!
QUESTIONS CALL OR EMAIL CHRISTYNE MACDERMAID
734-476-0312
CHRISTYNEMACDERMAID@YAHOO.COM
Monday, January 31, 2011
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
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
Thursday, January 20, 2011
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
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
Thursday, January 13, 2011
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!
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!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
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
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
Sunday, December 12, 2010
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 $$$, No Shirt!) Shirt $14.00, Bowtie: $4.00, Make checks out to Howell Bands
Concert Dress as Follows:
Concert Band: A standard white formal shirt (see above) and Black bowtie on top. On bottom: Members should wear either black pants (no jeans or sweats, please) or school appropriate black skirt.
Symphonic Band: Same
Wind Ensemble:Same, except that all members have been fitted with a Tuxedo jacket provided by the school.
Percussion Ensemble: All Black
Just a reminder that our Holiday Concert is next Tuesday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m. At the end of the concert we will be for the first time asking for a donation (non-mandatory), so please put a couple of dollars in your pocket to help out the band program this year! Also, our green Howell Bears will be available for purchase.
Report Time:
Percussion/Stage crew: 6:00pm
Jazz band: 6:15pm
Everyone Else: 6:30pm
The Tuxedo Shirts are ordered, please see Mr. Smigell (Remember No $$$, 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
Thursday, December 02, 2010
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
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
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
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.
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.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
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