Timeline for Thursday's Game/Performance
Run-Through- 5:00
Tailgate- Taco Night
5:30-6:20pm
Step Off- 6:30pm
Kick off- 7:00pm
Game usually ends 9:00-9:30pm
MAKE SURE TO HAVE:
Music
Black Socks
Black Shoes
Band Shirt/Khakis
HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE!!! Starting Wednesday evening!! If you just drink water on Thursday, it will be too late! We dont want to lose anyone to dehydration or heat exhaustion.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Hey Band!
You all looked and sounded awesome last night at EMU! What a great way to start the season!
A couple of things to note:
Rehearsal Times for next week:
Mon: 9-11am
Tues & Wed: 6:30-8:30pm
Thursday:
Timeline TBD, but will be similar to last night... We will have a run through and a Tailgate before our First Home Game!
BAND SHIRTS: I will be putting in a second(last) order for shirts next Tuesday! Please email me at rl.taylor@comcast.net if you would like one. The cost is $15. I will be ordering hoodies if you are interested... Same design, cost approx $20-30, depending on size.
You all looked and sounded awesome last night at EMU! What a great way to start the season!
A couple of things to note:
Rehearsal Times for next week:
Mon: 9-11am
Tues & Wed: 6:30-8:30pm
Thursday:
Timeline TBD, but will be similar to last night... We will have a run through and a Tailgate before our First Home Game!
BAND SHIRTS: I will be putting in a second(last) order for shirts next Tuesday! Please email me at rl.taylor@comcast.net if you would like one. The cost is $15. I will be ordering hoodies if you are interested... Same design, cost approx $20-30, depending on size.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Hello. September 1st Tailgate. Please drop off items at 4:00 p.m. outside the band room.
25 pounds taco meat (already cooked)
150 hard shells
100 soft shells
chopped tomatoes
sour cream - 3 large
shredded lettuce
salsa
fruit - 5 large trays or bowls
dessert - cider & donuts, cookies, cupcakes, brownies or anything easy
Please contact Francine at 734-355-2650 or threeleg@att.net to confirm what you can bring.
Thank You Very Much
25 pounds taco meat (already cooked)
150 hard shells
100 soft shells
chopped tomatoes
sour cream - 3 large
shredded lettuce
salsa
fruit - 5 large trays or bowls
dessert - cider & donuts, cookies, cupcakes, brownies or anything easy
Please contact Francine at 734-355-2650 or threeleg@att.net to confirm what you can bring.
Thank You Very Much
Monday, August 22, 2011
Band Booster Meeting
Tuesday August 23, 2011
6pm
Band Room
Please feel free to come if you've never been before, or if you have!!
We can use all the help we can get!!
We also could use cases of water donated for the marching season!! Bring them right into the band room and someone will find a spot for them!
Tuesday August 23, 2011
6pm
Band Room
Please feel free to come if you've never been before, or if you have!!
We can use all the help we can get!!
We also could use cases of water donated for the marching season!! Bring them right into the band room and someone will find a spot for them!
Change for Tomorrow!!!!
Our picture date has been resceduled to a TBD day in September! This will give us more time to get out the picture order forms and tweek the Uniforms!
We will be refitting returning MB members uniforms tomorrow after practice, please come to the Uniform room if you think last year's uniform will not fit.
Also pick up order forms for pictures tomorrow, I'll have them in the Uniform room.
Thanks! Mrs. Taylor
Our picture date has been resceduled to a TBD day in September! This will give us more time to get out the picture order forms and tweek the Uniforms!
We will be refitting returning MB members uniforms tomorrow after practice, please come to the Uniform room if you think last year's uniform will not fit.
Also pick up order forms for pictures tomorrow, I'll have them in the Uniform room.
Thanks! Mrs. Taylor
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Hey Band!!!
Welcome back from Eagle Village! You all did a super, great job and hopefully everyone had fun!
Some info for next week:
Practice will be 9-11: M, T, W
On Thursday before the game- 5:30 on the field for full run through
Monday: 11:00, Uniform fitting. ALL NEWBIES must get fitted at this time. It will take a good couple of hours. If you have time restraints, please see Mrs. Taylor directly after practice!!!
Photo order forms will be given out, group and individual photos available.
Tuesday: 11:00, Photos. Block out 30-40 minutes for the group shot, individual photos will take about an hour more!
We once again have the honor of being the feature football game at EMU! All members of the band family are invited to attend! The MB will be performing our 1st halftime show of the season... You won't want to miss it! Tickets will be available at the gate.
Band attire for the game: You will need to wear khaki shorts, black socks and ALL black shoes.
The timeline for Thursday is as follows:
5:00pm- Arrive, get Band Shirts
5:30pm- Run through on the field
6:00pm- Load buses with equipment
6:30pm- Depart Howell High School
7:30pm- Arrive EMU, Rynearson Stadium
11:45pm- Approximate Time to return to HHS(depends on length of game and traffic)
Catch up on your sleep and rest those feet this weekend! We've got a busy and fun week ahead!
Parents: I will have a limited number of Band Shirts available for purchase at the HS, before we leave for the game. $15 each. Please email me if you would like a shirt but won't be at drop off... rl.taylor@comcast.net
See you all Monday!
Mrs. Taylor
Welcome back from Eagle Village! You all did a super, great job and hopefully everyone had fun!
Some info for next week:
Practice will be 9-11: M, T, W
On Thursday before the game- 5:30 on the field for full run through
Monday: 11:00, Uniform fitting. ALL NEWBIES must get fitted at this time. It will take a good couple of hours. If you have time restraints, please see Mrs. Taylor directly after practice!!!
Photo order forms will be given out, group and individual photos available.
Tuesday: 11:00, Photos. Block out 30-40 minutes for the group shot, individual photos will take about an hour more!
We once again have the honor of being the feature football game at EMU! All members of the band family are invited to attend! The MB will be performing our 1st halftime show of the season... You won't want to miss it! Tickets will be available at the gate.
Band attire for the game: You will need to wear khaki shorts, black socks and ALL black shoes.
The timeline for Thursday is as follows:
5:00pm- Arrive, get Band Shirts
5:30pm- Run through on the field
6:00pm- Load buses with equipment
6:30pm- Depart Howell High School
7:30pm- Arrive EMU, Rynearson Stadium
11:45pm- Approximate Time to return to HHS(depends on length of game and traffic)
Catch up on your sleep and rest those feet this weekend! We've got a busy and fun week ahead!
Parents: I will have a limited number of Band Shirts available for purchase at the HS, before we leave for the game. $15 each. Please email me if you would like a shirt but won't be at drop off... rl.taylor@comcast.net
See you all Monday!
Mrs. Taylor
Friday, August 19, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
We will not be stopping for lunch on the way home this year from camp. So, no extra money is needed for that. There were vending machines w/pop, water etc. before at Eagle Village, so maybe bring $1's for that if wanted.
If families want to start donating cases of water for the marching band season, please feel free to bring in when dropping off your student, or picking up. We usually go through 5-6 cases for every home game. We will need some for the game at Eastern too!! Yes, we actually carried cases all the way into the stands!! The students appreciate all of the water provided by your donations!! Anyone wanting to donate cans of powdered Gatorade for the tailgates can do so as well!!
Thanks!! See everyone bright and early Monday morning!!
If families want to start donating cases of water for the marching band season, please feel free to bring in when dropping off your student, or picking up. We usually go through 5-6 cases for every home game. We will need some for the game at Eastern too!! Yes, we actually carried cases all the way into the stands!! The students appreciate all of the water provided by your donations!! Anyone wanting to donate cans of powdered Gatorade for the tailgates can do so as well!!
Thanks!! See everyone bright and early Monday morning!!
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
It’s almost time…
Na-na-na-na-NAHHH…
BAND CAMP!!!! (Sung to the Batman Theme song J )
BAND CAMP!!!! (Sung to the Batman Theme song J )
Below is a note from Mr. Smigell:
Band camp is 2 weeks away! It's time to start thinking about what to pack, what new break dancing move you are going to try at the dance, what skit you will dream up for talent night and HOW AWESOME IT'S GOING TO BE!!!!
Couple important dates to note:
SQUAD LEADER DAY: Is Thursday August 11. I found everyone that applied in May to be acceptable candidates and all applicants passed the written exam, so bottom line: If you applied for squad leader, you made it! (If you didn’t take the test, please contact Mr. Smigell) We will expect to see you at the Squad Leader Orientation and Newbie training day. We will be working from 9am-2pm. IT IS MANDATORY.
Bring Water bottles, sunscreen and lunch!NEWBIE DAY: Is Friday August 12. This day is provided as a service and a courtesy to new members of the marching band to get them ready for band camp and for the season. If this is your first year as a member of the marching band, it is optional, but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you attend this informative and helpful day of practice. All Squad leaders are expected to attend. We will be working from 9am-2pm.
Bring marching shoes, instruments, water bottles, sunscreen and lunch!-Smigell
Most of you MB members are all set with payment and forms, if you are not, have them ready to present at check-in, Monday morning August 15 at 7:30 am.
Additional items to bring:
Bring two towels (one for showers, one for the pool), BUG SPRAY (It’s bad this year!), SUNSCREEN!!! And boys…bring a fan if you can (NO AC).
If you have medicine to turn over, our Camp Nurse
The timeline for Monday, August 15:
Check-In: 7:30 a.m.
Load Buses: 8:00 a.m.
Leave Howell: 8:30 a.m. SHARP!
Return will be approximately 3-4 p.m. Friday, August 19. Your student can call or text you with our ETA. Drop off will be in front of the High School.
After Band Camp:
Monday, August 22nd is UNIFORM DAY (after MB practice). You will be fitted for your MB uniform; this will take several hours to accommodate all newbies and refits. Time will be posted on the BLOG.
Tuesday, August 23rd is PICTURE DAY. Our scheduled time is 11 a.m. This might change. See the BLOG when we get back. Group (Individual photos can be taken also) photos will be available for purchase, pick-up forms at Uniform fitting on Monday.
Be prepared for the weeks after Band Camp and before school starts. Every Marching Band member should have a pair of Khaki Shorts ready and BLACK athletic shoes and BLACK socks for marching. This along with our 2011-12 HHS MB
Once we are back from band camp there will be 4-5 rehearsals a week before school starts. This schedule is not written in stone, but pencil in Monday-Thursday, August 22-25, 7-9 a.m. for now. We have 2 games before the first day of school this year so be prepared for longer rehearsals! Our first game is Thursday, August 25 at Rynearson Stadium , Eastern Michigan
See you all two weeks!Mrs. Taylor
Friday, July 01, 2011
Marching Band season plans are already underway and camp will be here before we know it. Please make sure you have the following dates on your calendar !
Pre camp rehearsals:
August 11th- drum majors and squad leaders (MANDATORY)
August 12th- Newbie day (anyone new to marching band this year). Very important as you will be learning basic marching techniques. Wear marching shoes and bring your instrument.
Band Camp August 15th-19th.
Once we are back from band camp there will be 4-5 rehearsals a week before school starts. We have 2 games before the first day of school this year so be prepared for longer rehearsals !
Check back for exact times and further details as camp gets closer.
Pre camp rehearsals:
August 11th- drum majors and squad leaders (MANDATORY)
August 12th- Newbie day (anyone new to marching band this year). Very important as you will be learning basic marching techniques. Wear marching shoes and bring your instrument.
Band Camp August 15th-19th.
Once we are back from band camp there will be 4-5 rehearsals a week before school starts. We have 2 games before the first day of school this year so be prepared for longer rehearsals !
Check back for exact times and further details as camp gets closer.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Baloonfest!!
Mandatory meeting for volunteers on Weds June 22, 2011 at 7pm.
We will pass out parking passes and shirts, and go over where to meet to have your volunteer hours count!! We will cover important info all volunteers will need to know!!
Very Important~
We are still in need of 2 parents for the Friday 7am-11am shift! I could probably squeeze your student some extra volunteer hours if you are already signed up!!! Please text or email me if you are interested!
Check the blog frequently over the next week please! We may have a change or two, and we may need help on Weds around 3pm unloading some things at the high school. I'll keep everyone posted!!
Christyne MacDermaid
734-476-0312
christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com
Mandatory meeting for volunteers on Weds June 22, 2011 at 7pm.
We will pass out parking passes and shirts, and go over where to meet to have your volunteer hours count!! We will cover important info all volunteers will need to know!!
Very Important~
We are still in need of 2 parents for the Friday 7am-11am shift! I could probably squeeze your student some extra volunteer hours if you are already signed up!!! Please text or email me if you are interested!
Check the blog frequently over the next week please! We may have a change or two, and we may need help on Weds around 3pm unloading some things at the high school. I'll keep everyone posted!!
Christyne MacDermaid
734-476-0312
christynemacdermaid@yahoo.com
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band
Commencement Info:
Report Time: 2:30 p.m.
Attire: Please wear something nice, i.e. what you wore to the first concert of the year. (no jeans, no t-shirts, no tennis shoes)
The District is providing Bus Transportation. We should be back by 8:00 p.m. Please bring a snack. Thanks to all Band members for performing!!!
Commencement Info:
Report Time: 2:30 p.m.
Attire: Please wear something nice, i.e. what you wore to the first concert of the year. (no jeans, no t-shirts, no tennis shoes)
The District is providing Bus Transportation. We should be back by 8:00 p.m. Please bring a snack. Thanks to all Band members for performing!!!
Monday, May 30, 2011
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
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