HOCKEY BAND

OK, this has nothing to do with pep band.  Now we are talking about HOCKEY BAND.  Here is the information:


Every year (so far) the University of Michigan invites the Howell High School band to be the substitute pep band for the UofM Hockey Team for one game.  This year that game occurs on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 2014!! (We will be playing against New Hampshire)  We are currently ranked no.8 in the country preseason and UNH is ranked 18th, so it should be a great game!


Auditions will be held tomorrow during band class.  The audition pieces have been provided.


If you child makes the band, here is the current info as follows:

1.  The game is at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor MI.
Your Child MUST attend 3 of the 4 following rehearsals:

Oct 8 3:30 pm After marching band

Oct. 13 5:pm Before evening rehearsal

Oct 15 During 2nd Hour

Oct 16 3:30 pm after marching band

2.  We are being driven by bus to Ann Arbor, with a few of the children being driven by chaperone.  If you are adamant about your child not being driven by a chaperone (we do screen them), please let me know so i can make sure they ride the bus.

5. Report time is this Saturday, oct 18th. at 4:30 PM.  Bus will depart at 5:00 pm.

6.  The game is at 7PM.  Tickets are available through through the University of Michigan Ticket Office (google-able) if you would like to come watch!

7. Your child will receive a box lunch, a t-shirt, and a ride to the game.  Such a deal!

8.  Return time is anywhere from 10:30-11:30 so make sure to be checking for those texts around that time :)

Ok Some of this info is subject to change, but mostly it is pretty solid.  Any questions, email me at Smigellj@howellschools.com

-GO BLUE,

Jason Smigell

PEP BAND

Hello Everyone!


Pep Band is at Milford this week!  A reminder that if you are going, you have to take your instrument home on Thursday because there will not be school on Friday.

Report time on Friday 10/3/2014 is 6:30 PM at milford Hs by the visitor's gate.  Here is the Address:

2380 S Milford Rd, Highland, MI 48357 Hope to see you there! -Smigell

HOMECOMING RUNDOWN AND INFORMATION

HELLO EVERYONE!

It is that time of year.  The time for HOMECOMING!  For those of you new to the marching band,  here is what we are doing during the longest day of the year for that group:

(BOTTOM LINE, THE STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GO HOME UNTIL AFTER THE GAME.  The school will be very busy and chaotic on this day.  We will provide dinner.  Make sure they have been HYDRATING the night before, and MAKE SURE THEY BRING THEIR BAND SHIRT, BLACK MARCHING SHOES, AND BLACK SOCKS TO SCHOOL)

7:36 AM BEGIN SCHOOL

SCHOOL...

MORE SCHOOL...

1:20 Students are released for a pep rally

1:30 PEP RALLY

2:30 Dress Rehearsal with the H.C. Court

3:30 Get into uniforms

4:00 Bus for parade

5:00 PARADE (starts at Family Video and ends at Church downtown)

5:30 Eat/rest at tailgate (PLEASE CHECK THE OTHER ENTRIES FOR WHAT YOU CAN DO TO DONATE FOOD OR TIME)

6:30 goto stadium

PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL BE PERFORMING THE "Halftime Show" AT PREGAME (6:45) FOR THIS GAME.  ACTUAL HALFTIME WILL BE HOMECOMING COURT ACTIVITIES.  

Approx 9:30 Done and go home.  Please make sure you are in touch with your child as to when they need to be picked up.


Things have been going very well so far, and we can't wait to show you our finished first show Presentation!! :D

-Smigell

September 26th Tailgate - Homecoming!!!!

We are trying a new way to sign up to help with tailgates! Volunteerspot.com!! You do not need to sign up to use this website - just go to the link below, click on "VIEW", enter your email address and then sign up to volunteer and/or send in food donations. 

http://www.volunteerspot.com/group/1205389936063#!/show 

If you have any questions, please contact Laura Allegoet at howellbandboosters@gmail.com

When cooking any items this year, please be aware that there are peanut allergies amongst our students. If it's a dessert, just label if it has nuts in it, or don't use nuts. 

Also, if you don't donate food please remember your $3 donation.

Thanks!

PEP BAND AT PINCKNEY AND ALL QUESTIONS ANSWERED ABOUT IT!!!

Hello!


 This Friday (9/19/2014) is the first away pep band gig for us.  Our Highlanders will be taking on the pirates of Pinckney.  For those of you new to this, here's how it works

-Pep band is optional.  All HHS band members are invited.  Those band members who participate in pep band receive points toward their letter.

-Transportation is NOT provided. Students need to find their own ride.   Many kids carpool together either with eachother or other parents.  We are not responsible for them however during their time to and from the site.  If you want to have your child carpool with someone, talk to me (Smigell) and we can try and hook you up with another family.

-Students are supervised by myself (Smigell) from  6:30pm -the conclusion of the game.  At that point I go home, so make sure to be on time to pick them up :)

-Admission for the band members is free.  They need to wear the current band shirt, and have their instrument.

-Unless otherwise noted, report time is 6:30PM at the away school's away visitor gate.  We will enter together.

-make sure to check this blog and my twitter account (@smigellj) if weather looks inclement.  Cancellation announcements will be made through these two mediums.

Here is the address for Pinckney High School:

10255 Dexter-Pinckney Road
Pinckney, MI 48169

See you there!!!


-Smigell

SPIRIT WEAR!

Hey Band! The is still time to order some spirit wear from our online store! Go to spiritoflivingston.com and check it out. You only have a few days left....we will close out this order on the 20th of Sept. 

THERE IS STILL PRACTICE ON MONDAY 9/16/2014 from 6:30-8:30pm

Hello folks!  I will not be in school for the day on 9/16, but I will BE BACK FOR THE EVENING REHEARSAL 6:30-8:30 PM.  PRACTICE IS... NOT.... CANCELLED.


See you there :)

-Smigell

Info on Friday's (Sept 12th) Game Day!

Hey all - here is all the info you need to know about tomorrow:

• Report Time: 4:45pm ON THE FIELD*** (Please try not to be late, we only have enough time to run through the whole thing a couple times)
• Tailgate: 5:30pm (If you or your parents volunteered to bring stuff for it, please remember ^.^)
• Uniforms: 6:00pm - Bring your solid Black socks and shoes
• Step Off: 6:35pm 
• Pregame: 6:45pm - MB Performs Pregame Show
• Kickoff: 7:00 - MB Performs During Halftime
• Game Ends: During the 9:00pm hr (Depending on timeouts, injuries, etc.)

**Drumline Report Time is 4:30pm (via Connor)

Uniform Info: You will need your solid Black socks and shoes. No jeans under the uniform please.

Parking Info (Sent via Security): The security will be directing traffic at the football game to help get the parking lots emptied faster and safer. If you are planning on exiting the HS grounds on the M59 side - you are asked to park in the parking lots closer to M59 (aka the ones near the stadium). If you planning on exiting the HS grounds on the Grand River side  - you are asked to park closer to Grand River (aka the ones between the HS and Challenger). You will not be able to go between to the other area. Please keep this in mind while parking.

~ Jade

PRACTICE CANCELLED TODAY

Hello everyone!

MARCHING BAND PRACTICE IS CANCELLED FOR TODAY SEPT. 10, 2014 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.

Practice will resume tomorrow at its normal time (2:30-3:30)


-Smigell

Tailgate
The only thing left on the list that we need is chicken!!  Thanks for all of your support of the marching band.  If you can help w/the sliced, cooked chicken seasoned w/fajita packet, please contact Christyne MacDermaid @ 734-476-0312, or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com

Tailgate!

We are all set with Salsa, Lettuce and Cheese.
We could still use everything else on the list from the previous post.
Also, if you don't donate food please remember your $3 donation.
Thanks!

Tailgate

  For those new to marching band, the boosters arrange a tailgate to feed the students before home games. We need your help to pull it off! The following is a list of what is needed.  Please email Christyne MacDermaid, to let me know what item you'll take off of my list please do so. christynemacdermaid@gmail.com or text 734-476-0312.

Sept. 12, 2014
MENU Chicken Fajitas and Desserts

These are the items we are needing help with.
The Chicken, Peppers, and Onions need to be there by 4pm. Then I can reheat the chicken if needed.
The other items need to be there by 4:30pm.
We usually eat between 5-6pm. 

15 people 4 Pounds Chicken, sliced and cooked w/a fajita packet
2 people 1 head of shredded Lettuce
5 people 2 bags Shredded Cheese
3 people container Sour Cream
3 people Salsa
6 people 40 Soft Tacos
2 people 3 chopped tomatoes
2 people 2 Green Pepper, sliced
2 people 2 Red Peppers, sliced
2 people 2 Orange Peppers, sliced
2 people 2 Yellow Peppers, sliced 
2 people 2 Onions, sliced
7 people Dessert, cookies, brownies etc

When cooking any items this year, please be aware that there are peanut allergies amongst our students. If it's a dessert, just label if it has nuts in it, or don't use nuts. 

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.