Yankee Candle did arrive! If you can pick it up today, that would be great. Sorry that it arrived on the last day before break. It is in the high school band room. Students names are on the boxes. Make sure you have all of your boxes.
I have a few pink copies that the students were supposed to keep. So, if you didn't hang onto yours contact Christyne MacDermaid at 734-476-0312. I'll get back with you as soon as I can.
Friday, December 19, 2014
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Holiday Concert
Tomorrow (Dec 11th) is the Holiday Concert. It starts at 7pm at the HHS Auditorium.
Report time for Jazz Band is @6pm.
Report time for all other bands is @6:30pm.
Students are to be in their respective bands uniform upon arrival.
Enjoy!
~Jade
Report time for Jazz Band is @6pm.
Report time for all other bands is @6:30pm.
Students are to be in their respective bands uniform upon arrival.
Enjoy!
~Jade
Tuesday, December 02, 2014
Time is running out!
Time is running out to get your HOWELL BAND gear! We will be closing the online store at Spirit of Livingston on Friday Dec. 5th. http://www.spiritoflivingston.com/.. Don't for get, Mom, Dad Kids & Grandma and Grandpa like our stuff too!
Friday, November 21, 2014
FoL Ultimate Info Post
Hey all!
This post has all the info you need for the Fantasy of Lights Parade.
The Marching Band still has two practices scheduled for it. They are:
Mon November 24th: @2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tues November 25th: @2:30pm - 3:30pm
The Marching Band will be outside practicing no matter what -- Please make sure they are prepared for whatever Michigan gives us for weather! Brass players - to prevent the moving parts of your instruments from freezing - make sure to use a 50 / 50 mixture of rubbing alcohol and valve oil. (It has been stated that you can find a $.99 small empty container in the travel sections of most drug / retail stores. You can use these to store the mixture for the practices / parade.) Smigell also has some to share if you don't want to make your own.
The Marching Band is allowed to decorate their instruments with garland, battery-operated lights, etc. if they want to. It is optional and up to the student if they want to. (Their instrument must still be able to be played ^.^ )
The Fantasy of Light Parade is on Friday November 28th. Report time for the Marching Band is at 5pm at the HS. Grand River is closing at 5pm - so use M59 if you are going to be slightly late. The parade itself starts at 7pm - and we are still waiting for our parade number.
The Marching Band will change into their uniforms and then load onto the buses to go to the parade. After the parade, the Marching Band will load back on the buses to ride back to the HS. After Marching Band gets out of their uniforms and the uniforms are handed in - they can start enjoying the Soup Potluck! <3
We still need a few more volunteers to make it happen. For info about what is needed for the FoL Soup Potluck, please click on the following link to view / sign up! FoL Potluck
Stay safe and warm for these holiday seasons! <3
~ Jade
This post has all the info you need for the Fantasy of Lights Parade.
The Marching Band still has two practices scheduled for it. They are:
Mon November 24th: @2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tues November 25th: @2:30pm - 3:30pm
The Marching Band will be outside practicing no matter what -- Please make sure they are prepared for whatever Michigan gives us for weather! Brass players - to prevent the moving parts of your instruments from freezing - make sure to use a 50 / 50 mixture of rubbing alcohol and valve oil. (It has been stated that you can find a $.99 small empty container in the travel sections of most drug / retail stores. You can use these to store the mixture for the practices / parade.) Smigell also has some to share if you don't want to make your own.
The Marching Band is allowed to decorate their instruments with garland, battery-operated lights, etc. if they want to. It is optional and up to the student if they want to. (Their instrument must still be able to be played ^.^ )
The Fantasy of Light Parade is on Friday November 28th. Report time for the Marching Band is at 5pm at the HS. Grand River is closing at 5pm - so use M59 if you are going to be slightly late. The parade itself starts at 7pm - and we are still waiting for our parade number.
The Marching Band will change into their uniforms and then load onto the buses to go to the parade. After the parade, the Marching Band will load back on the buses to ride back to the HS. After Marching Band gets out of their uniforms and the uniforms are handed in - they can start enjoying the Soup Potluck! <3
We still need a few more volunteers to make it happen. For info about what is needed for the FoL Soup Potluck, please click on the following link to view / sign up! FoL Potluck
Stay safe and warm for these holiday seasons! <3
~ Jade
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Updated FoL Parade Practices Changes
Hey guys!
Due to the weather (mainly) and pit band, tonight's Marching Band practice for the Fantasy of Lights Parade was cancelled (as told in class today).
Tonight's practice has been rescheduled to next Tuesday. The Marching Band will be outside practicing no matter what -- Please make sure they are prepared for whatever Michigan gives us for weather! (Brass players we are coming up with a solution about your moving parts freezing)
These are the remaining practices left for the Fantasy of Lights Parade:
Mon November 24th: @2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tues November 25th: @2:30pm - 3:30pm
**We are still awaiting info about the report times and such for the FoL. Hopefully we will have it soon and we will report it to you when we do.**
As promised - the Marching Band will have SOUP! But we still need a few volunteers to make it happen. For info about what is needed for the FoL Soup Potluck, please click on the following link to view / sign up! FoL Potluck
Stay safe and warm for these holiday seasons! <3
~ Jade
Due to the weather (mainly) and pit band, tonight's Marching Band practice for the Fantasy of Lights Parade was cancelled (as told in class today).
Tonight's practice has been rescheduled to next Tuesday. The Marching Band will be outside practicing no matter what -- Please make sure they are prepared for whatever Michigan gives us for weather! (Brass players we are coming up with a solution about your moving parts freezing)
These are the remaining practices left for the Fantasy of Lights Parade:
Mon November 24th: @2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tues November 25th: @2:30pm - 3:30pm
**We are still awaiting info about the report times and such for the FoL. Hopefully we will have it soon and we will report it to you when we do.**
As promised - the Marching Band will have SOUP! But we still need a few volunteers to make it happen. For info about what is needed for the FoL Soup Potluck, please click on the following link to view / sign up! FoL Potluck
Stay safe and warm for these holiday seasons! <3
~ Jade
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Fantasy of Lights potluck and more
Please click on the following link to sign up for our Fantasy of Lights SOUP potluck!!
http://vols.pt/sZETFV
We will enjoy soup together after the Fantasy of Lights parade!
Yankee Candle is due November 17, 2014.
Howell Band spirit wear has been extended! Please go to spiritoflivingston.com to place your orders. Great Christmas ideas and it helps make the band some money as well.
Please check the previous post for wind ensemble shirt info and Fantasy of Lights practice info.
http://vols.pt/sZETFV
We will enjoy soup together after the Fantasy of Lights parade!
Yankee Candle is due November 17, 2014.
Howell Band spirit wear has been extended! Please go to spiritoflivingston.com to place your orders. Great Christmas ideas and it helps make the band some money as well.
Please check the previous post for wind ensemble shirt info and Fantasy of Lights practice info.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Concert Shirts, FoL Parade Practice Changes!
Hey Everyone!
Here are some upcoming announcements for the band program.
Band Concert Shirts:
If you do not have a band concert shirt (aka freshmen / new members / etc.), the shirt fitting guy is coming out Thursday during 7th hr to fit the students who need shirts.
The prices are $16 for the shirt, $4 for the tie -- $20 total if you don't have either. They can be paid via check (posted to the Howell Band Bands) or from the students band account (if they have money in it from fundraising).
The next band concert is Thurs December 11th @ 7pm - These shirts are mandatory for it and the rest of the school year's concerts.
Fantasy of Lights Parade Practices:
*Note: There has been a slight change from the original band calendar*
The practices for the FoL Parade are now the following:
Tues November 18th: @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Wed November 19th: @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mon November 24th: @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Students need to make sure they are prepared to march outside during all of the practices. Make sure they are dressed for whatever Michigan weather we have at the time.
*More info on the Fantasy of Lights Parade will be available soon (i.e.: report times, etc.).*
Keep safe and warm during these holiday seasons,
~ Jade
Here are some upcoming announcements for the band program.
Band Concert Shirts:
If you do not have a band concert shirt (aka freshmen / new members / etc.), the shirt fitting guy is coming out Thursday during 7th hr to fit the students who need shirts.
The prices are $16 for the shirt, $4 for the tie -- $20 total if you don't have either. They can be paid via check (posted to the Howell Band Bands) or from the students band account (if they have money in it from fundraising).
The next band concert is Thurs December 11th @ 7pm - These shirts are mandatory for it and the rest of the school year's concerts.
Fantasy of Lights Parade Practices:
*Note: There has been a slight change from the original band calendar*
The practices for the FoL Parade are now the following:
Tues November 18th: @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Wed November 19th: @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mon November 24th: @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Students need to make sure they are prepared to march outside during all of the practices. Make sure they are dressed for whatever Michigan weather we have at the time.
*More info on the Fantasy of Lights Parade will be available soon (i.e.: report times, etc.).*
Keep safe and warm during these holiday seasons,
~ Jade
Monday, November 10, 2014
Meeting & Fundraiser
Wednesday November 12, 2014
Booster Meeting
6:30 pm
High School Band Room
Yankee Candle Fundraiser started.
Pick up catalogs in the band room.
Return to the mailbox in the band room by the date on the form.
Include payment for the orders.
Checks Only.
Earn 30% or more for your student account.
No late orders accepted!
Please fill out forms completely.
Booster Meeting
6:30 pm
High School Band Room
Yankee Candle Fundraiser started.
Pick up catalogs in the band room.
Return to the mailbox in the band room by the date on the form.
Include payment for the orders.
Checks Only.
Earn 30% or more for your student account.
No late orders accepted!
Please fill out forms completely.
Friday, October 24, 2014
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!!
Thursday, October 16, 2014
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.
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.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
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
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
Sunday, October 12, 2014
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:
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
Tuesday, October 07, 2014
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 :)
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
Saturday, October 04, 2014
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
http://vols.pt/vnmNVL
Friday, October 03, 2014
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....
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!!!!
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