May 31, 2011
5pm Pepsi/Baloonfest Committee Meeting
Immediately to follow the last Band Booster Meeting of the school year!!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
BAND SHIRT ALERT!!!
Hey Marching Band!!! There is a strong possibility that we will be wearing our Black Band shirts for the parade Monday! The temperature is predicted to be near 90 degrees, therefore, if you don't know where your band shirt is FIND IT!!! We can scrounge up a couple of shirts, but if you can't find it, call someone who will not be attending and BORROW IT!
Mr. Smigell will make a final decision on uniforms Monday morning...
Memorial Day Parade
Report Time: 8:30 am
Uniform: Wear your Black Band Shirt, Khaki Shorts, Black Socks and Shoes
Step-Off: 10:00
Picnic: Immediately following your return to HHS on the bus (around noon)
Extra parking passes available at the Band Room and lastly...
HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE!!!
Start Sunday, and try to drink at least 64oz. of WATER more than you would normally drink!
Hey Marching Band!!! There is a strong possibility that we will be wearing our Black Band shirts for the parade Monday! The temperature is predicted to be near 90 degrees, therefore, if you don't know where your band shirt is FIND IT!!! We can scrounge up a couple of shirts, but if you can't find it, call someone who will not be attending and BORROW IT!
Mr. Smigell will make a final decision on uniforms Monday morning...
Memorial Day Parade
Report Time: 8:30 am
Uniform: Wear your Black Band Shirt, Khaki Shorts, Black Socks and Shoes
Step-Off: 10:00
Picnic: Immediately following your return to HHS on the bus (around noon)
Extra parking passes available at the Band Room and lastly...
HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE!!!
Start Sunday, and try to drink at least 64oz. of WATER more than you would normally drink!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Hey Band Families,
What: Annual Memorial Day Picnic for all band members and their families
When: Monday, May 30th, 2011 12:00-3:30
Where: Howell City Park, Thompson Lake, Pavilion at the top of the hill
*Parking passes for free entrance to the park will be provided to students**
The beach will be open and we have an open area near the pavillion for volleyball, football, and other games that students may want to bring. (Feel free to bring frisbees, swimsuits and towels, water guns, water balloons, etc)
The Band Boosters will provide hot dogs and some drinks. We ask band families to please bring:
~ A dish to pass (see sign up sheet)
~ $1 per person to cover rental costs
~ lawn chairs/blankets if wanted (there are also some picnic tables)
There will be a sign up sheet at the final band concert on May 25th and then in the band room afterwards. Or you can contact me and I can sign you up for something. We are in need of potato salad, pasta salads, fruit, side dishes, chips, pop, desserts, etc.
We also need people to help with set up at 11:30 and then clean up afterwards. If you have any questions or want to sign up for a dish before the concert please e-mail Shannone Bondie at Shannone1@aol.com
You are Invited !!
What: Annual Memorial Day Picnic for all band members and their families
When: Monday, May 30th, 2011 12:00-3:30
Where: Howell City Park, Thompson Lake, Pavilion at the top of the hill
*Parking passes for free entrance to the park will be provided to students**
The beach will be open and we have an open area near the pavillion for volleyball, football, and other games that students may want to bring. (Feel free to bring frisbees, swimsuits and towels, water guns, water balloons, etc)
The Band Boosters will provide hot dogs and some drinks. We ask band families to please bring:
~ A dish to pass (see sign up sheet)
~ $1 per person to cover rental costs
~ lawn chairs/blankets if wanted (there are also some picnic tables)
There will be a sign up sheet at the final band concert on May 25th and then in the band room afterwards. Or you can contact me and I can sign you up for something. We are in need of potato salad, pasta salads, fruit, side dishes, chips, pop, desserts, etc.
We also need people to help with set up at 11:30 and then clean up afterwards. If you have any questions or want to sign up for a dish before the concert please e-mail Shannone Bondie at Shannone1@aol.com
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Friday, May 06, 2011
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Twirling Competition May 14, 2011
This is going to be a much bigger event than originally anticipated! I could use 8 student volunteers for the first 2 shifts. The shifts are posted on the bulletin board in the band room. If you can help, please add your information below the first few signed up. I could really use parents too. I have one so far that is helping me set up the morning shift. I could use at least 3 more. Please, email me, call me, or have your student sign you up in the band room if you can help.
Another way to help is to donate a few things that we'll need throughout the day. We could use at least 6 pounds of taco meat donated. If you know how to make Puppy Chow and then put it in small snack sized, or sandwich sized Ziploc bags we'd appreciate that!! If you are attending banquet, you can get your donation to me then, or we can make other arrangements.
Thank you so much for your continued support of the band program!!
Christyne MacDermaid
christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com
734-476-0312
Band Banquet!!
I have only received 8 RSVP's to banquet. I am hoping that if you are coming to banquet, you could turn in your RSVP as soon as possible. There are forms in the band room if you need one. You can turn those into the locked mailbox in the band room. Thanks!!
This is going to be a much bigger event than originally anticipated! I could use 8 student volunteers for the first 2 shifts. The shifts are posted on the bulletin board in the band room. If you can help, please add your information below the first few signed up. I could really use parents too. I have one so far that is helping me set up the morning shift. I could use at least 3 more. Please, email me, call me, or have your student sign you up in the band room if you can help.
Another way to help is to donate a few things that we'll need throughout the day. We could use at least 6 pounds of taco meat donated. If you know how to make Puppy Chow and then put it in small snack sized, or sandwich sized Ziploc bags we'd appreciate that!! If you are attending banquet, you can get your donation to me then, or we can make other arrangements.
Thank you so much for your continued support of the band program!!
Christyne MacDermaid
christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com
734-476-0312
Band Banquet!!
I have only received 8 RSVP's to banquet. I am hoping that if you are coming to banquet, you could turn in your RSVP as soon as possible. There are forms in the band room if you need one. You can turn those into the locked mailbox in the band room. Thanks!!
Monday, April 25, 2011
HOWELLPALOOZA!!!
It’s BAAAAACK!!! It’s FREEEEE!
Come to the coolest concert of the year, this Thursday, April 28 at 7pm.
Rock bands, Jazz, Sketch comedy, Dance, Percussion, Flags,Twirlers, ODD TALENTS, singing, and surprise guests are on the docket!
DON’T MISS IT!!!
BAND CAMP
Marching Band Camp Applications and Deposit are due by April 30th!!! Please get those apps and $ in….
It’s BAAAAACK!!! It’s FREEEEE!
Come to the coolest concert of the year, this Thursday, April 28 at 7pm.
Rock bands, Jazz, Sketch comedy, Dance, Percussion, Flags,Twirlers, ODD TALENTS, singing, and surprise guests are on the docket!
DON’T MISS IT!!!
BAND CAMP
Marching Band Camp Applications and Deposit are due by April 30th!!! Please get those apps and $ in….
Band Banquet
May 12, 2011 6pm
Howell High School Cafeteria
$12 Adults
$8.50 12 and under
Band Seniors FREE!
Catered by TJ's River BBQ Catering this year!! Invites are available in the band room. Please send RSVP and Money in by May 5, 2011 so I can get a good idea on how many to expect. Prices at the door are $13 Adults and $9 Kids 12 and under.
MI Twirling Competition May 14, 2011
Volunteers Needed for the upcoming twirling competition!!
This is a great fundraiser for our High School Band and Twirlers! Those who volunteer their time to work this event will earn some money for their student account. You'll also be helping out the twirlers and the band as well! Please sign up in the band room! We need Parent volunteers as well. If you're interested in helping and a spot is full, please email me your name or write your name and phone number under the desired time slot. I'll call you if times open up, or I decide we need more people!
Thanks!
Mrs. MacDermaid
734-476-0312
christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com
May 12, 2011 6pm
Howell High School Cafeteria
$12 Adults
$8.50 12 and under
Band Seniors FREE!
Catered by TJ's River BBQ Catering this year!! Invites are available in the band room. Please send RSVP and Money in by May 5, 2011 so I can get a good idea on how many to expect. Prices at the door are $13 Adults and $9 Kids 12 and under.
MI Twirling Competition May 14, 2011
Volunteers Needed for the upcoming twirling competition!!
This is a great fundraiser for our High School Band and Twirlers! Those who volunteer their time to work this event will earn some money for their student account. You'll also be helping out the twirlers and the band as well! Please sign up in the band room! We need Parent volunteers as well. If you're interested in helping and a spot is full, please email me your name or write your name and phone number under the desired time slot. I'll call you if times open up, or I decide we need more people!
Thanks!
Mrs. MacDermaid
734-476-0312
christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com
Sunday, April 17, 2011
There is a band booster meeting coming up on Wednesday, April 27th at 6:30 in the HHS band room. One of the things we will be discussing at this meeting are board positions for the 2011-2012 school year. We are in need of a tailgating coordinator, fundraising chairperson, special events coordinator, etc. For complete job descriptions please e-mail me at Shannone1@aol.com. We need to recruit some incoming 9th and 10th grade parents to replace those of us whose students will be graduating soon. Being an active part of the boosters is a great way to stay involved with your student's band experience and meet great people. Hope to see you there =)
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Lots of information to get out to you all! Please take the time to check out all the upcoming Band events!
2011 Lock-In
(Also see below for earlier post by Mrs. MacDermaid!!!)
All current and Eighth Grade Band members (only) are invited to attend! Extra forms are in the Band Room. Lock-In is this Friday/Saturday, April 15 & 16 in the HHS Field House. The cost is $10.00. The fee covers food and snacks all night, Open Swim from 9-11, Inflatable Joust House, Video Games, Dodge Ball and tons of other fun for current Band students. Participants must have a signed Lock-In Permission Form and register at 8 pm. NO admittance after 9pm will be permitted. CHECK-OUT will be at 5 am on Saturday the 16th. Students must be picked up no later than 6am. Parents/guardians must come into the field house when picking up their student. Students will not be allowed to leave alone.
Registration for 2011 Band Camp has begun!!!
This year the 2011-12 Howell Highlander Marching Band will be attending Eagle Village Camp in Hersey, Michigan. Band Camp will be the Monday, August 15- Friday, August 19.
Pre-Band camp will be Thursday, August 11 for Squad Leaders and Drum Majors and Friday, August 12 for everyone new to Marching Band.
There are TWO ways to pay this year!
1) Save $10.00 and pay in full $250.00 by April 30th
2) Two Payment Option: Minimum Deposit of $50 by April 30th
Second Payment of $210 is due by May 27th
Band Camp Packets have been given out to students, if you still need yours please go to http://www.charmsoffice.com/ and enter HowellHSBand. Click the Handouts Tab, then click the Band Camp Forms folder.
If you need to access your Student Account, enter your Student Number for your account balance. If you would like to request $ from your account, please print out a Student Account Withdrawal Form from the Handouts Tab.
If you have any questions, please email Robin at rl.taylor@comcast.net
Collage Concert
You are cordially invited to our annual Collage Concert, Thursday, April 21st at 8:00 pm in the Howell High School Auditorium.
Howellpalooza
It’s Baaack!!! Howellpalooza will be Thursday, April 28th at 7:00 pm, mark your Calendars!!!
Band Banquet
It’s time to start getting ready for the Band Banquet! If you are so inclined you can download the Points form from Charms and start filling it out. Please put in the Band Mailbox for review by our Drum Majors. SENIORS… you need to get your Baby and Senior pictures to Mr. Donovan ASAP! Send jpg’s to jim.donovan@hp.com .
More info to come on the Banquet soon! Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 12!
Monday, April 11, 2011
LOCK IN!! APRIL 15-16 Students please arrive at the high school field house no later than 8pm, April 15, 2011. Those of you driving yourself, please be prepared to turn in your permission slip signed by your parent or guardian. Oh, and those car keys! NO ONE is permitted to leave until 5am. Parents dropping off your student, please be prepared to walk in and sign your student out at 5am. We are still in need of 2 more chaperone's to fill the Midnight to 6am slots. Please contact Christyne MacDermaid @ 734-476-0312 if you can help us out. Chaperone's please make sure your back ground checks have been done at the HIGH SCHOOL, I'll check those Tuesday. Students if you have any game systems you'd like to bring that would be great!! See you there!!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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
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