PEP BAND TONIGHT AT NOVI!

Hello All!


Tonight's Pep Band Gig is at NOVI HIGH SCHOOL (address for googling is at the end).  Same rules apply as always.  Find your own ride, band members get in free, supervision until end of the game, wear your band shirt for identification, etc.

The report time is 6:30 pm at the visitor's gate of Novi HS


ADDRESS FOR NOVI HS:

24062 Taft Rd.  Novi, MI 48375

SEE YOU THERE!!

Check out the new items for the band at our online shop! @ http://www.agpestores.com/spiritoflivingston/groupproducts.php

Senior Show

Senior Show Day Info: Oct 17th
Report Time: @4:30pm on the field
Tailgate: @5:30pm 
Dress in Uniforms: @6pm
Senior Family Report Time: @6:20pm at the game, near the gates to the track by the band section
Step Off: @6:30pm
Game Ends: @9:30pmish
- Bring black shoes and socks. 

Hockey Band Info: Oct 18th
Report Time: @5pm - Don't be late!
Leaving: @5:15pm
Returning Time: @11pmish - We will post when we are returning.
- Wear UofM colors or neutral colors only.
- Turn in your permission slips. No slips  Can't go.
- It is important to be at school on time in order to leave and make it to the game with enough time to feed everyone / pass out shirts.

Fundraising for a Trailer

Dear Band Families,

We have been fortunate to have the continued use of a trailer from a family that no longer has kids in the program.  While we love seeing this particular family, we've decided it's time to do some fundraising for a trailer that the band will always have.  We use a trailer numerous times throughout the school year and in the summer.  If you can help us out, please visit the link included.  Any donation is appreciated.  Please feel free to share in your email lists, Christmas lists and FaceBook's.  Thank you!!!
http://www.gofundme.com/fnp74s

Senior Night Tailgate:

Our last marching band tailgate of the season is October 17th - Senior Night!!! Please go to the link below if you can help:

http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/407172074024

Basket Raffle:

There will be a basket raffle before the band concert on Tuesday, October 14th!! Many fabulous baskets........try your luck to win one or more PLUS support the band program. Tickets available before the concert at the main auditorium entrance. If you'd like to donate a basket, please contact Laura Allegoet lallegoet@att.net

Booster Meeting

Mark your calendar!  The next meeting is tomorrow at 6:30 pm, in the band room!

ALL KINDS OF STUFF! THIS WEEKS GAME! UPCOMING CONCERT! HOCKEY BAND! TAILGATING!!

HELLO EVERYONE!



These next two weeks are going to be ACTION PACKED! (and then it calms down significantly)  Here is a rundown of whats going on over the next two weeks


PLEASE AT LEAST BROWSE ALL OF THIS AND FIND WHAT PERTAINS TO YOU :D


FOOTBALL GAME AND TAILGATE:

First of all, We are hosting the 8th graders this week. We need people to really pony up the goods for tailgate this time (Even I will :).  Check the entry below this one for details on donations and volunteering!

http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/2310116736043


HHS BAND MEMBERS AND EIGHTH GRADER MUSICIANS NEED TO REPORT TO THE BAND ROOM AT 4:30 PM THIS FRIDAY  10/10/2014

4:30-5:30 Run throughs on the HHS stadium Field

5:30-Tailgate/feed em

6:00 Begin uniforms

6:30 Stepoff for stadium

6:45 PREGAME WITH 8TH GRADERS (PARENTS OF 8TH GRADERS THIS IS THEIR MOMENT ON THE FIELD)

7:00 Game

9:30 Game is done

DON'T FORGET THAT NEXT WEEK IS SENIOR NIGHT (OUR FINAL HOMEGAME)




UPCOMING CONCERT! TUESDAY 10/14/2014

Everyone except for color guard and twirlers are involved in this one (Concert band, Symphonic Band, Wind ensemble, Percussion ensemble, and Musicians of Marching Band)

DRESS CODE: "Dress nicely" The means NO TSHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS, JEANS, OR TENNIS SHOES.  Obviously this also means that all clothing needs to be school appropriate as well. Gentlemen, a nice shirt and tie with slacks or  khakis takes care of it all.  Ladies, a nice blouse or sweater with a skirt or slacks puts you in the clear.  You will be changing into your uniform during the concert after you perform if you are in the marching band, so bring your black shoes and socks.

REPORT TIME FOR ALL IS 6:30

CONCERT BEGINS AT 7:00

Even with the marching band performing, we should be done by 8:30-ish.  9:00 at the absolute latest.



HOCKEY BAND 

With the exception of Drumline and Pit, if your child auditioned for Hockey Band, they made it!


The game is at 7:35 PM

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

Tailgate help needed

Please click the link below to see what you can donate for our next tailgate.  October 10 is our next tailgate.

http://vols.pt/vnmNVL

NO PEP BAND and announcement about Monday's practice

Hello all,


I am very very sorry if I mislead anyone by briefly posting that there was pep band tonight.  I have to be very careful in choosing this because I really don't like having kids stranded in the rain away from Howell, damaging their instruments.  On the other hand, kids love pep band and I love pep band too. I am sure now that I have cancelled pep band for tonight, it will be dry as a bone the rest of the night.  I will take the heat for that, I would rather err on the side of caution.   We will make sure to try very hard to make it to Novi.


I need to announce to everyone that practice on Monday (10/6/2014 is from 5:30-8:30PM. This is different than our normal time (We need some extra time because the 8th graders will be performing with us).


Again, I apologize for the mixup with pep band.  Hopefully the five people who saw the first post will re-check it.  I always empathize with superintendents across the state when they have to decide on snow days.

Have a great weekend everyone.


-Smigell

NO PEP BAND NO

OK HOLD THE PRESSES!!!!


NO PEP BAND TONIGHT!  THE FORECAST JUST CHANGED!!!!


TELL EVERONE!! THERE WERE 5 PEOPLE THAT SAW THE FALSE YES BEFORE I RECHECKED.

VERY SORRY ABOUT THIS.

OK THAT IS ALL....

Band Booster Meeting

Hey Everyone!

The next Band Booster Meeting is next Wed. the 8th. at 6:30 in the Band room.  Lots of exciting things to talk about.  Come and see what we have planned for this year. 

See you there, 

Amy 

Basket Raffle

Basket Raffle

October 14, 2014

Fall Band Concert

AMAZING Fundraiser!! Get your tickets before concert at main auditorium entrance. $1 each or arms length for $5.

If you'd like to donate a basket, please contact Laura Allegoet at lallegoet@att.net

Any basket is acceptable.

Gift Card Basket

Movie Night Basket

Michigan/MSU Basket

Music Basket

Fall theme Basket

Ask for donations from local businesses that incorporate your theme if you have one. Go in with other band families and do a Giant Basket. Anything goes. It's all to make money for our band program. Thank you!!!!

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