READ THIS ONE AND THE ONE BELOW!

Hello all!

Lots have been contacting me, so here is an addendum to the post below:


Uniform for tomorrow:

2014-2015 MARCHING BAND SHIRT (These will be passed out at the practice/run through tomorrow, Thursday August 28th, 2014

Khaki Shorts

Black Marching Shoes

Black Socks

ok.. everything else is explained below.  Bottom line, bring Khaki shorts and black shoes and socks.  Show up on the field at 4:30 PM at HHS stadium.  Bring 2$ for pizza.



p.s. pregame will be at 6:45 PM, the game should be done in the 9 oclock hour.

First Game!!

It is almost time for the first game!!  Slight change, but a good one!!

Report time 4:15
Practice time 4:30
Pizza time 5:30pm  YES, YOU READ CORRECTLY!!  Mr. Smigell wants you all fed and ready to rock this show out, so we are changing it up and eating before step off!!!  Please bring $2 to practice tomorrow, or to report time on Thursday.  You can give your money to Hayden MacDermaid, drumline student, he will be collecting money at practice Weds.  Mrs. MacDermaid will collect it on Thurs at report time.  If you are bringing your own food, that's fine, but PLEASE eat before step off!!  We could use extra parents to help serve, and set up the water and Gatorade cooler.

Step off 6:30pm  New parents, this is very cool to watch!!  Please join us outside the band room and watch all of your student's hard work pay off.

Next Week

Hey All:

There is only two practices this coming week for everyone in marching band.

Wednesday August 27th : 7:25am - 9:30am @ HHS 

Thursday August 28th: TBD @ HHS - Depending on Wednesday's practice, but it will be before the game. The report time for both the practice and the football game will be announced at Wednesday's practice. It will also be reported here.

A friendly reminder - there is NO tailgate before this game. Students are suppose to have dinner before they come to practice/the game. Feel free to bring a few dollars for snacks during the game.

The uniform for this game is:

- Khaki Shorts (Fingertips at your side in length, must follow School/District's Dress Code)
- Solid Black Socks
- Solid Black Shoes

Please read the earlier post about donating water if you are interested.

~ Jade

We still could use cases of water donated for the band students to drink in the stands!
We also need help getting the water, ice and water tubs over to the stands this Thursday.  If you can help with this, report at the students report time.  We will know that time when Mr. Smigell decides and posts.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Christyne MacDermaid

PRACTICE AND UNIFORM NEWS! VERY IMPORTANT FOR ALL MB MEMBERS!

Hello Everyone!

This is super important info for all HHS marching band members, PLEASE READ ALL OF IT CAREFULLY :)

PRACTICE SCHEDULE
First of all, here is the rehearsal schedule for the rest of the week:


Wednesday, August 20

ALL PERSONNEL AT HHS STARTING IN BAND ROOM 7:25am-9:30am


Thursday, August 21

ALL PERSONNEL AT PARKER MS 7:30-9:30AM


Next week is still a little up in the air, but we will definitely be rehearsing Wednesday at the same time.  Thursday will be in the late afternoon just as a run-through before the game (WHICH IS NEXT THURSDAY AUGUST 28th!!!)


UNIFORM FITTINGS:

All new members and vets who need a refit need to report on one of the following two afternoon/evenings:

Wednesday  August 20th , 4-7 PM

Thursday, August 21, 4-6PM

ok thats it remember, you can follow us on facebook, and on twitter (@smigellj)


-Smigell

Michigan Weather and This Weeks MB Practices

Hey All - Tonight's Verdict is in!

Tues Aug 19th: 7:30am - 9:30am:
                                PIT REHEARSES @ HHS Band Room 

(Need a parent volunteer to watch the Pit - if you are able to, please call Smigell - Thanks!)

                                EVERYONE ELSE @ Parker MS

Weds Aug 20th  7:30am - 9:30am:
                                EVERYONE @ HHS for Halftime Fun
                                (Need to get some white paint, there should
                                be some left over from band camp)

Thurs Aug 21st   7:30am - 9:30am:
                                EVERYONE @ Parker MS for Pregame Fun

*** Any of this may change due to the weather and the like. Smigell will state any changes at the practices or have me post them on the blog / fb. Please keep rechecking these media outlets for any changes.***

Other Marching Band Practices / Events:

Tues Aug 26th / Weds Aug 27th: TBD (Working out the time and location still atm)
Thurs Aug 28th: First Home Football Game vs Monroe - Info will be given SOON!


~Jade

May Be A Change Of Plans

ATTN Band Students / Parents:

There may be a change of plans on tomorrow Tues Aug 19th 7:30am - 9:30am practice. Due to the Michigan weather rain that we may be receiving -- the band may end up having practice at the HHS -- instead of Parker MS.

This change will become official tonight at 5pm EST. Stay tuned!

~ Jade

August 14, 2014

Arrival at Howell High School estimated at 3:30 pm-4:00pm.  Please make arrangements to pick up your student.

Post Band Camp Practices and Drill App

Hey All!

Here is the info for the post band camp practices.

Tues Aug 19th / Weds Aug 20th / Thurs Aug 21st: 7:30am - 9:30am @ PARKER MS 
Tues Aug 26th / Weds Aug 27th: TBD (Working out the time and location still atm)
Thurs Aug 28th: First Home Football Game vs Monroe - Info will be given after band camp

We introduced the OPTIONAL drill app at Squad Leader Day. The app is called "Drillbook Next" by Scott Rundell and its available on both the Android and iPhone products (tablets and smartphones) for $2.99. (He has an app called "Drillbook" - we are not using that one) This app is completely optional - you will NOT need this in order to be in marching band.

The app allows you to look at the formations and movements of the whole show. It can give you anyone's coordinates - per set and/or the whole show. If there are changes or updating of the drill - it will automatically be updated on the app. This allows marchers to be able follow along, catch up if they miss a day, and always have their coordinates with them; They can also use this app to helps others around them.

All the HHS Marching Band shows for this season (and the seasons to come) will be placed on this app - including any updates/changes that are made. Once again - we will still continue to pass out coordinate sheets (and charts to the squad leaders) throughout the season - this is completely OPTIONAL but will help any marcher who has it.

Here is the information for the drill that the band will be learning at band camp / using for the first show:

Season: 2014
Name: Rock Art
Organization: HHS
State: MI
Password: SmigellRocks14

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Season: 2014
Name: Pregame H
Organization: HHS
State: MI
Password: SmigellRocks2014

I can't wait until tomorrow! Remember to drink lots of water! Report time is 7:30am (7:15am for Drumline and Pit)

~ Jade

Band Camp Report Times and Packing List:

Hey Bandos!

I hope all of your summer was full of fun and exciting things. Band Camp is about a week away - and I can't wait!

Band Camp Report Times:

Thurs August 7th: Squad Leader Day (Squad Leaders are required to come): 9am - Noon
Fri August 8th: New Member Day (Squad Leaders and All New MB students): 9am - Noon
Sun August 10th: Leaving to Eagle Village: Report Time 7:30am
Thurs August 14th: Approx Time of Arrival from Eagle Village: 4pm-ish*
*We will provide an updated time of arrival on the fb page and this blog when we officially leave*

HHS Marching Band Camp - Pack List:

What To Bring:

Only 1 piece of luggage please.

• Instrument
• Bedding - Pillow, Sleeping bag/blanket, sheets
• Jacket
• Sunscreen
• Flashlight
• Bug Spray
• Flip Folder and Lyre
• Water Bottle w/name on it
• Any extra instrument parts like reeds, neck straps, sticks, oil, etc.
• Pencils
• Bathing suit
• Clothing for all weather (check the weather sites for the forecast and prepare for "Michigan Weather")
• Sunglasses / Hat
• Two pairs of shoes that can get dirty
• Extra socks
• Fan* (Optional for males, females will be in the Peak and won't need any)

What Not To Bring:

• Weapons / Knives / Razers of any kind
• Cigarettes, Alcohol, Drugs or anything else forbidden in the District/School Code of Conduct
• Televisions, Full Blown Video Game Systems or Stereo Sytems
• Large Coolers
• Extra Food (it attracts beasties and bugs!)
• Expensive (electronic) items that scream "Steal me!"
• Hairdryers the size of Volkswagens
• District/School Dress Codes Apply - No Short-Shorts / Miniskirts, etc.
• Your own bed
• Anything else that you can do without for 5 days and 4 nights

~ Jade

Vote on this school years band shirt color!

Hey guys!

We are asking what color do YOU guys want as the main base color for this school years marching band shirt. If interested in voting, please go to:

http://strawpoll.me/2219362

The more votes the better! ^.^

Thanks all! Remember that band camp starts next week!

~ Jade

Band Camp!!

It's almost here!!  We still need 2, yes TWO, more male chaperons.  Dads, Uncles, Grandpas, WE NEED YOU!!!  Please contact Christyne MacDermaid if you think you can do this great job!!  It is honestly one of my favorite weeks of the year!!  734-476-0312 or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com

Don't forget that you'll need Khaki shorts (fingertips at your side in length), and solid black socks & shoes.  We will most likely use them for our first home game, August 28, 2014.  Shorts should be on sale soon since school supplies have bombarded us already.  NO short shorts please!!!!

More soon!!

SQUAD LEADER CANDIDATE LIST!! PLEASE READ!!

Hello everyone!

Well, as is evidenced by target and wall mart pushing back to school supplies on everyone, BAND CAMP IS APPROACHING!!

YEEEEEEAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


ok, now that I have regained my composure, it occurred to me that I never formally announced the Squad leader candidates.  THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE ARE CANDIDATES UNTIL THE END OF BAND CAMP, WHERE THEY WILL BE CONFIRMED OR NOT CONFIRMED AT THAT TIME.  ALL CANDIDATES MUST ATTEND BOTH SQUAD LEADER DAY (August7th, 8:30am-Noon) AND NEWBIE DAY (August 8th, 8:30am-Noon).  

All Drum Majors

Mitch Spangler

Kris Klug

Nick Mulleney

Brenden Norwood

Sydney Thames

Nick Lelli

Madi Atkins

Aubree Byington (See Smigell)

Hailey MOdovsky

Jarred Duncan

Maddie Osgood

Kinsey Boutell

Anthony Pitera

Bree Koslowski

Maddie A2Z

Hayden Rupert-Macdermaid

Charley Garlock

Rosie Hersh

Kim Kenney

Sierra Rivera

Kelsey Murphy

Kevin Durand

Joda Porch (AKA Jack Porath)

Jen Esch

Ben Allegoet

Aubrey Klein

Katie Ray

Joe Bartkowiak

Connor Norton

Cameron Papson

Jack Crilly (See Smigell)

Christian Harris

Dan Jurva (See Smigell)

Problems? Left off the list and want to know if it was a mistake? contact me via phone or my summer email (jsmigell@mac.com)


MUCH MORE INFO (like perc placements and other goodies) COMING VERY SOON! STAY TUNED!!!


-Smigell

Fundraising Opportunity

Hi there!  Fundraising opportunity!!  You must be 18 years or older to help your student out.  The chamber needs help with parking during balloon fest.  Please contact Brenda Barone, below, to sign up for a time slot. The money you earn will go into your student's account. Times and contact info below.

RED GATE

Saturday 2-5pm (2 open)

Saturday 5-9pm(2 open)

Sunday 6-10am( 2 open)

Sunday 10-2pm (5 open)

Sunday 5-9pm (3 open)

BLUE GATE

Sat 6-10am (1 open)

Sat 2-5pm (5 open)

Sat 5-9 (6 open)

Sun 10-2pm (1 open)

Sun 2-5pm (6 open)

Sun 5-9 (7 open)

GREEN

Fri 4-9pm (1 open)

Sat 2-5pm (1 open)

Sat 5-9pm (11 open)

Sun 2-5pm (1 open)

Sun 5-9pm (6 open)

YELLOW

Sat 10-2pm (1 open)

Sat 2-5pm (4 open)

Sat 5-9 (2 open)

Sun 10-2pm (1 open)

ORANGE

Fri 4-9pm (2 open)

Sat 10-2pm (1 open)

Sat 2-5pm (6 open)

Sun 2-5 pm (1 open)

Sincerely,

Brenda Barone

Event & Program Coordinator

Howell Area Chamber of Commerce

123 E. Washington St., Howell, MI  48843

(517) 546-3920 Phone

(517) 546-4115 Fax

Follow me on twitter! @smigellj

Hey folks!

It's been a great year!  Thank you so much kids, parents, admin, everyone for making it happen with me (you know I'd be lost without you all!). We are looking for an even MORE INSANE, MORE MUSICAL, JOYFUL YEAR in the fall.  We already have the calendar already tentatively set (will post soon).  Kids already are talking about music for jazz band, perc ensemble, and other special projects...  We have the music picked out for marching band! Oh and by the way, our marching band is going to be at least 150 STRONG for 2014-15!! Summer is going to be sweet, but I honestly am looking forward to coming back in the fall and digging into the next cycle.

Anyway, the original point of this post was to tell everyone to follow my professional account on twitter.  It's @smigellj

If more people follow the account, then we can be even more effective in getting word out to people with important announcements :)

Also, of you want to reach me over the summer, try me at jsmigell@mac.com , my personal email account.  Make sure to put PLEASE READ  in the title!

Ok folks, HAGS!

-Smigell 

GRADUATION INFORMATION!

Hello all!


Graduation will take place on Saturday, My 31st 2014.  Here are all the facts you need to know :)


WHO: All non percussion members of Symphonic Band and all members of Wind Ensemble.  This is considered their final exam.  If a student cannot make it, their obligation falls to making up the time during the final exam slot for that class.  Any student not attending graduation in these ensembles needs to clear it with mr. Smigell beforehand.


WHEN: This saturday 5/31/2014.  REPORT TIME FOR BAND MEMBERS IS 2:15 PM AT THE HIGH SCHOOL.  Graduation itself starts at 5pm. They will be bused back and forth.  Snacks and possibly a meal will be provided (for sure the snacks, working on the meal).  Return time will be somewhere in the 8 o clock hour.


WHAT TO WEAR: Wear something nice.  No shorts, jeans, Tshirts, Sweatshirts, or tennis shoes.  Khakis and a polo are fine for anyone involved.  Appropriate summery attire is fine (minus the shorts).  Appropriate sundresses are fine.

WHAT TO BRING: We will be there for a long long time.  Books and homework are not out of the question.  Small electronic devices are fine.  CARDS, LAPTOPS, BOARDGAMES, OR ANYTHING THAT WILL DRAW ATTENTION TO US IN A BAD LIGHT IS NOT OK.  Basically, if it fits on a music stand, is school appropriate, and discreet, its good.  Bringing your own snacks would be good.  We will have water for the kids.


WHY NO SYMPH PERCUSSION OR NINTH GRADERS?  Ninth graders would make the band too enormous (don't worry, you'll get your chance :) and there are very few parts for the percussion to play in the pieces we have programmed.

Any other questions, feel free to email me at smigellj@howellschools.com


Thanks so much!


-Smigell

Banquet, Band Camp Chaperones, and End of the Year

Banquet
I could use help setting up for the banquet at 5pm tomorrow.  Thanks!

Band Camp Chaperones
I need ALL paperwork and $100 in by June 6, 2014.  If I don't have the $100 I cannot consider you as going.  The paperwork is all of the forms you filled out for your student, filled out for yourself.  Yes, we need a list of your meds and emergency contacts.  If an emergency happens we need to know what to tell medical personnel what you are on, and who to contact.  I need emails for all of you asap too.  There is a form I will email you so that you can get your background check done through the State of Michigan.  The school also must have a current background check done on you too.  The school checks are only good for 6 months.  I cannot check these past June 30, 2014, so please get those done.  This is all first come, first served.  Those that want to go and have all of their paperwork in and background checks done will be considered first.  We can only take a certain amount of parent chaperone's.  I am going on vacation and would like to go w/everything set for camp.  Please contact Christyne MacDermaid with questions.  734-476-0312 or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com

End of the year
Any students that can stay after and help load the Snedicors van with our uniforms will be appreciated on June 4, 2014.  Snedicors should be there around 2:45.  Loading takes approx 15-30 minutes.

Memorial Day Needs

We are in need of some cases of water for the Memorial Day Parade.  If you can help with that, please drop them off in the band room anytime between now and the morning of the parade.  We also need someone to take the water in our water bins to the cemetary and ice them down.  It is supposed to be VERY hot that day and our students will need the water when they get there.  If you can help getting the water to the cemetary, please contact Christyne MacDermaid at 734-476-0312.

Students, please start drinking NOW!!  Hydrate in the coming days so you don't pass out on us during the parade!!!  Remember, pee clear!!!

We will pass out parking passes for the picnic after uniforms are turned in.  If you'd still like to donate to the picnic and missed the items to choose from last night, please bring either a case of water or a few 2 liters of pop.

Commencements next week!!  We need one chaperone for the commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 31, 2014.  You'd travel to commencements, via bus, with the band, and sit with the remaining symphonic and wind ensemble while they perform for the commencements.  Please contact Christyne MacDermaid if you can help with that also.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND INFO

Hello Everyone!

Here is some important information about upcoming events here at Howell Bands!

FINAL CONCERT:

Is tomorrow, Tuesday May 20, 2014.  The report time for all participating students is 6:30pm.  The concert starts at 7:00 PM. Our standard concert attire is required.

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE.

Practices are this week Today, tomorrow, and Thursday 2:30-3:30 PM

Report time on Memorial Day will be 8:30 AM at Howell HS.  Buses will take them from the HS to the Library.  We will then march to the Lakeview Cemetery, where we will participate in the official ceremony.

There will be a PICNIC held at the City Park immediately following the Ceremony.  More info will be following very soon about this portion.


BANQUET is May 28th.  The money was supposed to be turned in today If you still have not done so, you need to call Christyne Macdermaid at 734 476 0312


GRADUATION.  Is May 31st.  Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble are obligated to attend.  We will be bused there.  More information will follow.


Ok thats all I have for now..

-Smigell

 

2014-2015 chair placements (not including percussion)

Hello everyone:

Finally, here are the chair and ensemble placements for 2014-2015 school year.  This does not include percussion, as there are still too many decisions to be made with percussion class and the other ensembles (don't worry, they are coming soon).  If you do not see your name, it is because you have said you are not coming back, or you did not audition, or there has been an error.  ANY QUESTIONS OR COMPLAINTS, PLEASE SEE MR. SMIGELL BEFORE POSTING TERRIBLE THINGS ON SOCIAL MEDIA :)

Howell High School Wind Ensemble Fall 2014

Flutes

Juli Huhta

Emily Dascenzo

Charley Garlock

Michael Strayer

Jennifer Esch

Gilbert

Anna Wolan

Sierra Rivera

Sydnery Thames

Oboe

Katie Buyers

Bassoon

Nick Katalinich

Clarinets

Nick Lelli

Maria Cline

Scott Mcarty

Aubrey Klein

Caitlyn Carter

Kinsey Boutelle

Brandon Rickel

Bri Koslowski

Casie Lamay

Tess Beard

Kim Kenney

Bass Clarinet

Brendan Sanders

Saxophones

Kousa Yamaoka

Kevin Durand

Rosie Hersch

Kelsey Murphy

Rebecca Spoor

Brendan Norwood

Lindsey Fisher

Adam Jablanski

Trumpet

Chris Klug

Julia Ettema

Jake Rushlow

Abbey Mulaney

Alex Babbits

Luke Tholen

Ellie Huhta

Elaina Mclellan

Donavan Hunt

Jake Bofenkamp

Horns

Madelyn Timmerman

Cameron Papson

Sara Hoffman

Lily Lemadeline

Trombone

Jack Porath

Ben Wood

Riley Mcentee

Jared Bonk

Sean OConnor

Geno Chandler

*Jacob Hill

Baritone

Nick Mulaney

Joe Harvey

Tuba

D’Andre Alcala

Maddie Arczelowicz

Jared Duncan

Ben Alegoet

Perc

TBD

Howell High School Symphonic Band 2014

Flutes

Kaliegh Herman

Maddy Athins

Ashley Duffy

Jasmine Brause

Jessica Heine

Nichole Kutchey

Mike Reece

LIz Smaza

Lloyd Rawling

Audrey Hundt

Shannon Carpenter

Taylor Jacobs

Haley Modowsky

Brianna Weems

Jordan Salmon

Katie Shoup

Amanda Houthofdt

Becca Hatley

Clarinets

Craig McMillen

Jackie Klein

Amedea Roose

Courtney Miriani

Maddy OsGood

Sarah Poschel

Aubry Byington

Ethan Johnston

Emmalie Talbot

Elaina Rutkowski

Jillan Smith

Audrey Johnson

Bass Clarinet

Isabelle Scott

Austyn Mazurek

Saxophones

Troy Vanvalkenburg

Alejandro Correa

Sarah Wrighte

John Kuzmich

Keenan Guth

Keegan Flory

Kathleen Issenegger
Adam Hudson

Paul Zehnder

Max Wagner

Jordan Belanger

Colin Cochran

Dan Rose

Pat Crilly

Parker Webber

Trumpets

Clark Sist

Lillian Kuikahi

Mikayla Carter

Kip Rux

Mike Robinson

Brody Squair

Adam Ellis

Corey Stradtner

Glen Bushlen

Marshall Beauchamp

Amber Farchione

Billy Kenney

Eric Metatal

Holly Goad

Rory Blair

Luke Okopski

Parker Judd

Jonathan Tann

Matt Hill

Mitchell Carol

Horns

Katarina Ray

Colton Lieske

Trombones

Nolan Walter

Mitch Spangler

Brenden Draper

Connor Brzuowski

Nico Senda

Dan Jurva

Baritone

Sydney Rupp

Logan White

Tuba

Andrew York

Matt Alegoet

Jack Crilly

Perc

TBD