QUICK POST ABOUT SOME UPCOMING DATES!!!

Hello Everyone!


This may be a bit of a scraggly post, but I thought you might want to know about these dates coming up!



COLLAGE IS COMING TOMORROW!
- A fantastic concert that we share with the choir.  7PM in the Auditorium tomorrow night (5/1/14).  Report time for performers is 6:30PM

PHOTO MONTAGE DUE DATE
Our tour company for Boston has a free photo montage service to which you can upload photos.  GOTO www.Grouptravelvideos.com. See or email Mr. Smigell (smigellj@howellschools.com) to get the password and username for our account.  THE DUE DATE TO UPLOAD PHOTOS IS MAY 2nd!!

BAND CAMP EXTENSION
-We have extended the band camp initial $50.00 Payment deadline to 5/7/14.  This is due to the 8th graders not getting the material until a little later.  PLEASE GET IN YOUR MONEY SO WE CAN MOVE FORWARD WITH PLANNING.

SENIOR PICTURES AND BAND CAMP PHOTOS NEEDED BY MAY 9th
If you want to be part of the Senior/general band photo show for the banquet, the assembler/director needs to have that by MAY 9th.  PLEASE DO NOT MAKE THEIR JOB HARDER. P.S. WE NEED BAND CAMP PHOTOS.  WE HAVE A SHORTAGE OF THEM.

FINAL CONCERT IS MAY 20th. All performing groups except for marching band.  7:00PM HHS Auditorium.  Report time for students will be 6:30.

BAND BANQUET WILL BE MAY 28 more information to come!

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE WILL BE ON MEMORIAL DAY more information to come!

GRADUATION WILL BE MAY 31st.  Remaining members of Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble are obligated to attend.  More information to come.


OK that's all I can think of for right now...
If you have questions... EMAIL me at smigellj@howellschools.com put "PLEASE READ in the headline :)


-Smigell

HOW MUCH CASH SHOULD I TAKE TO BOSTON?!?

Answer:

I would say that the minimum amount would be $50.  Each person on the trip is responsible for 4 meals while traveling with us (Dinner on the drive out, lunch on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday).  Each meal opportunity will be in a spot that will allow them to get a meal for $10.00 (less if they are thrifty, more if they want to get extravagant).  The final $10 would serve as a buffer.  Carrying over $100 in cash is probably not advisable, but not against the rules.

Boston Trip: Where Parents Should Park

Hey All!

We were just told that the chaperons going the Boston Trip can park in the last row of the Staff parking lot on the Flagpole side.

- Jade

Boston Trip Info

Hey all! Can you believe that the Boston Trip is within 48hrs?

Here is the packlist for the trip that we discussed at rehearsal today. Please limit yourself to a MEDIUM size luggage, 1 Carry-On, and Instrument Case.

General / Main Suitcase (Medium-Sized):

• Clothing for 60*F - 39*F
• 1 Nice Set of Clothing 
• 1 Semi-Nice Set of Clothing
• Toiletries
• At least one pair of Walking Shoes
• Coat
• Other clothes as needed

Carry-On:

• Change of clothes to "Freshen Up"
• Toiletries to "Freshen Up"
• Any Meds you need (to give to the Nurse)
• Homework / Books / Playing Cards? / etc.
• Camera?

Instrument Case:

• Music
• Instrument, Mouthpieces, Reeds, etc.

Things you should NOT bring:

• Excessive stuff.  The lighter you pack, the happier you will be!
• Excessive Electronics
• Things that would break your heart if lost, stolen, or broken.

Things you MUST NOT BRING

• Anything prohibited by the Howell School Code of Conduct and the Law.
• Extra pieces of luggage (unless they are medical apparatus)

Report time is 2:30pm and we are leaving at 3:30pm on Wednesday. We will be locking any luggage in practice rooms,etc. for students who do not have the means to get their luggage after school.  It is probably best if you bring your luggage to school that day unless you live VERY close to the school.  We are still working out where chaperons should park their cars for the weekend.  More information coming.

- Jade

Boston Itinerary

The itinerary for the Boston trip is on Charms!  

Go to www.charmsoffice.com

enter howellhsband for the school code

enter your student password

click on Handouts & Files

click on Boston Trip.

Students, don't forget we'll have to dress nice for the clinic and the symphony.  No jeans please.  Boys, khaki pants and a polo/dress shirt for the clinic.  Girls, slacks or skirt and a nice top for the clinic.  For the symphony it's helpful to dress a little nicer, kind of like a first concert.  Remember, the school dress code is in effect on this trip.  No spaghetti straps, short, shorts etc, or anything that you know is not appropriate dress for school.  CAN'T WAIT!!! 

HOWELLPALOOZA!

Hello!

You ALL are cordially invited to the best kept secret in our program: HOWELLPALOOZA!
(This Thursday, April 10th, 7pm HHS auditorium)

What is this, you say?

It is:

ROCK BANDS
COLOR GUARD
THE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
TWIRLERS
ROCK BANDS
A NIFTY DANCER
THE JAZZ BAND
A CAPELLA SINGING GROUPS FROM THE CHOIR
ROCK BANDS

This is our program's opportunity to showcase ELITE talent that doesn't usually have as much of a chance to perform on our other concerts.

This is a HIDDEN GEM that never fails to surprise people each year.

We invite you to be pleasantly surprised and blown away!

7pm this Thursday!  HHS Auditorium!!

First Boston Rehearsal today!

Hello everyone!


Today is our first Boston rehearsal. It it will go from 2:30-4PM.  Students will be required to attend AT LEAST 2 of these three rehearsals before they go on the trip.  Please see me (Mr. Smigell) if you have conflicts.

The other two rehearsals happen when we get back from spring break:

Monday 4/21/14     5-7PM
Tuesday 4/22/14     5-7PM

By the way, parents if you would like a copy of the final itnerary, please email me with PLEASE READ in the header.



Ok bye bye for now!

-Smigell

Lock In & Howell Pallooza

Lock In
Chaperone's for the first part of the night or all night, please arrive at the Field House by 7pm.  Some others are arriving at 6pm, and that is fine too.  Feel free to bring your student w/you at that time if you are chaperoning.  A camp type chair is also good too.  There are a few areas where you can sit and watch the students.

Students please arrive at 8pm.  Also, make sure your parent, grandparent, guardian or friend's parent arrive to pick you up at 5am AND come into the Field House to check you out.  If you are riding home w/a friend that morning please have a note from your parent, or guardian giving permission to do so.  For drivers, please be prepared to turn your keys in when you arrive.  You will be given those back at 5am, no sooner.

Howellpallooza (sp?)  :)
April 10, 2014
7pm
High School Auditorium
Come see the amazing talent our students have while they rock out!!
(sounded Smigell-ish?, hopefully)

31 Bags are in one of the practice rooms in the band room.  They're organized by student.  Please pick up as soon as possible.

Boston Rehearsal Information for students going on the trip PLEASE READ.

Hello all,



Information will be coming in fast and furious about Boston over the next few days.  IT IS GETTING VERY CLOSE!  I hope you are all excited to be going.  We have to get our music ready to go though... so I have set 3 rehearsals.  I expect everyone to make all three, but in the event of conflicts, YOU MUST MAKE AT LEAST 2 OF THEM.


The rehearsals are:

Wednesday April 9th,  2014  2:30-4:00pm

Monday, April 21st 2014 5-7PM

Tuesday, April 22nd 2014 5-7PM


I know everyone is busy, but we need to make these happen.  If you have no conflicts, DO NOT MISS ANY.

Let's make sure that we represent ourselves well in beantown.  Practice your parts and don't slack.


-Smigell

SCHOLARSHIP FROM LCCB

Ladies and gentlemen!

There are several scholarships available through the Livingston County Concert Band.  They are for current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors (returning to high school next year.

They are $150.00 apiece.  They can be used for summer camps, band camp, and for lessons.

THE DEADLINE IS APRIL 7th 2014!!!

I received a phone call from the director and he said that they had not gotten a lot of applications.

GOTO WWW.LCCCBMUSIC.ORG and check it out.  The application process is not long.


-Smigell

Band Banquet

May 28, 2014 at 6:30pm in the high school cafeteria.  More details as soon as they're made!!

Important Dates

April 1, 2014
Boston Chaperone Meeting
6pm
Band Romm

April 2, 2014
Booster Meeting
6:30pm
Band Room
New people welcome!!

April 4, 2014
LOCK IN!!
Students arrive 8pm
Chaperones arrive 7pm
Chaperones still needed!!
Howell High Field House drop off & pick up!!
$10 for Students

Lock In

Lock In April 4, 2014
I really need some more CHAPERONES!!  This night will not work w/out chaperones!!  Please contact Christyne MacDermaid if you can help out. You'll need to have your background check done through the high school in order to chaperone.
christynemacdermaid@gmail.com
734-476-0312

Lock In letter and permission slips will be in the band room Thursday.

Band Camp Meeting

March 25, 2014
6pm
Howell High Band Room
Band Camp Meeting
For all those interested in Marching Band for the 2014 Fall season.  Please attend!!  Money will be due for camp soon!!
Contact Christyne MacDermaid w/any questions.  christynemacdermaid@gmail.com or 734-476-0312

Home Show

For those that signed up for Home Show please check your time posted in the band room!!!
If you cannot work your shift, PLEASE contact Mrs. Wenzel ASAP.
Mrs. Wenzel 517-285-5378

Yankee Candle is in.  Make sure you take the boxes with your name on them.

FESTIVAL FINAL INFO

Hello all!


Please see the post several below this one for festival times.  This post contains the checklist and the address of Lake Orion High School (I am assuming you can google directions if you are reading this post :)

Lake Orion HS
495 e. scripps rd.
Lake Orion, MI 48360

Checklist:

1.Do you have your music?
2. Instrument?
3.Mallets? Sticks?
4. Other accessories?
5. Bowtie?  Uniform? (no skirts ladies!  Only pants!)
6. A note if you are riding with your folks?

See you there!

DON'T BE LATE!

Mrs. Field's cookie fundraiser is due March 25, 2014.  We cannot take any late orders on this one.  Also, checks or money orders only, no cash!!

CHAPERONES!!!
We need one more chaperone for concert band please.  Contact christynemacdermaid@gmail.com.  You would have to report at Concert Band's report time and ride the bus with them to festival in Lake Orion.  Thanks!!

Check the band room for a new fundraiser!!

BOSTON
Room assignments are up & ready to go for those that are paid in full.

Updates

Chaperones needed for Festival
We need one chaperone for Wind Ensemble and two chaperones for Concert Band.  You would need to report at that band's report time, listed in a previous blog, and ride the bus with the students to and from Lake Orion High School.  Please contact Christyne MacDermaid if you can help out.  christynemacdermaid@gmail.com

Home Show Needs
We need one more student to work a 9-11am spot on Sunday, March 23, 2014.
We are looking for multiple families to donate baked goods that can be sold at the Home Show concession stand the weekend of March 21-23.  Please contact Kathe Wenzel at bkwenzel@yahoo.com if you can help w/either of these Home Show needs.

Lock In April 4, 2014
We could use as many chaperones as we can get for this all night event! Help us all night, or from 7pm-1am, or 12:30am to 6am.  
We are also looking for fun, student centered donations of gift cards from around the community. Examples would be $5 from Dairy Queen, McDonald's, Bigby etc.
Also looking to borrow a Karoke Machine for this night.
 If you can help out with any of these things please contact Christyne MacDermaid at christynemacdermaid@gmail.com

Fundraisers
Please do not send any cash in with any fundraiser.  Please send checks or a money order.

May Dates
We will be looking for donations for the basket raffle at the May 20th concert and a family to organize the Memorial Day Picnic held at Thompson Lake for the Marching Band.  We will also post a date for the Banquet asap.  Contact Christyne MacDermaid if you want to get an early start on either of the May date items.