March 3, 2015 Pizza kit pick up!!
High School band room
3-6 pm
We need help sorting pizza kits at 1:30. Please show up if you can help us!!
Please arrange for your pizzas to be picked up next Tuesday. We do not have storage for them.
Pasta fundraiser started. They are due March 17 to the band room mailbox.
Festival Chaperones needed. Please sign up before the concert tomorrow.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Thanks
Hello everyone!
I realize that I don't thank people enough. I am going to try thanking people as they do things for me!
-Thank you Nicole "Jade" Prewett for posting that massive, encyclopedic entr4y telling everyone they need to know about the concert and festival.
-Thanks goes out to Christyne Macdermaid, Pat Creed, and Rochelle Rushlow for coming in today to help me with cleaning up and organizing!!
ok.. more thanks to come! It takes an entire team of people to keep our program running. I am going to try and highlight people more often who help make that happen.
DON'T FORGET TO READ THE ENTRY BELOW REGARDING FESTIVAL AND THE PRE FESTIVAL CONCERT!!!!
-Smigell
Monday, February 23, 2015
Concert and Festival Info including Band Camp 2015 Forms (via download)
Hey All!
Festival Season is among us, as the students prepare for their Festival Concert and their Festival in March.
The Festival Concert is this Thursday, February 26th at 7pm in the HHS Auditorium (Now renamed as "The Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center").
The Concert will have the following groups perform their festival pieces:
- Percussion Ensemble
- Concert Band
- Symphonic Band
- Wind Ensemble
Students are to report in their respective ensemble's uniform at 6:30pm - to warm up, tune, etc.
Festival Info:
Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble goes to their MSBOA Festival on Saturday, March 14th. They will be performing at Walled Lake Northern High School.
Each band will report at the Howell High School at separate times. Once attendance is taken, the students will driven via school bus to WLNHS. After their performance and judging, the students will be taken back to HHS via school bus.
It is important that the students arrive at HHS on time and in their respective ensemble's uniform to prevent any tardiness. Students will need to make sure they have their instrument (including any extra needs like reeds, oil, etc.) and sheet music.
Students who are in multiple bands - please talk to Mr. Smigell.
Students are to eat before they arrive - the festival trip for each ensemble is fairly short. There will be snacks / drinks on sale at the festival, in the cafeteria that all of the ensembles wait in for their festival scores. This is totally up to the student whether or not they want to bring money to get something (whether to calm nerves or crave any munchies/thrust after their performance).
Here is the following report / performance times for Festival for each ensemble:
Concert Band:
Report Time: 8:15am
Buses Leave: 8:45am*
Performance Time: 10:30am
Return at HHS: ~12:30pm
Symphonic Band:
Report Time: 11:25am
Buses Leave: 11:55am
Performance Time: 1:40pm
Return at HHS: ~3:35pm
Wind Ensemble:
Report Time: 2:00pm
Buses Leave: 2:30pm
Performance Time: 4:15pm
Return at HHS: ~5:45pm*
* - Equipment truck leaves with the Concert Band and returns with Wind Ensemble. Percussionists and large / shared instrument users will load/unload the truck (anyone else willing to help in those ensembles ^.^)
Band Camp 2015 Forms:
The Band Camp Info meeting was last week and the forms have been passed out in class. Anyone who needs a copy of the forms - here is the pdf of the forms to be printed out.
Band Camp 2015 Forms
Band Camp is:
A friendly reminder that all of the forms and either the initial payment (or the FULL discounted payment) is due Friday April 17th, 2015.
~ Jade
Festival Season is among us, as the students prepare for their Festival Concert and their Festival in March.
The Festival Concert is this Thursday, February 26th at 7pm in the HHS Auditorium (Now renamed as "The Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center").
The Concert will have the following groups perform their festival pieces:
- Percussion Ensemble
- Concert Band
- Symphonic Band
- Wind Ensemble
Students are to report in their respective ensemble's uniform at 6:30pm - to warm up, tune, etc.
Festival Info:
Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble goes to their MSBOA Festival on Saturday, March 14th. They will be performing at Walled Lake Northern High School.
Each band will report at the Howell High School at separate times. Once attendance is taken, the students will driven via school bus to WLNHS. After their performance and judging, the students will be taken back to HHS via school bus.
It is important that the students arrive at HHS on time and in their respective ensemble's uniform to prevent any tardiness. Students will need to make sure they have their instrument (including any extra needs like reeds, oil, etc.) and sheet music.
Students who are in multiple bands - please talk to Mr. Smigell.
Students are to eat before they arrive - the festival trip for each ensemble is fairly short. There will be snacks / drinks on sale at the festival, in the cafeteria that all of the ensembles wait in for their festival scores. This is totally up to the student whether or not they want to bring money to get something (whether to calm nerves or crave any munchies/thrust after their performance).
Here is the following report / performance times for Festival for each ensemble:
Concert Band:
Report Time: 8:15am
Buses Leave: 8:45am*
Performance Time: 10:30am
Return at HHS: ~12:30pm
Symphonic Band:
Report Time: 11:25am
Buses Leave: 11:55am
Performance Time: 1:40pm
Return at HHS: ~3:35pm
Wind Ensemble:
Report Time: 2:00pm
Buses Leave: 2:30pm
Performance Time: 4:15pm
Return at HHS: ~5:45pm*
* - Equipment truck leaves with the Concert Band and returns with Wind Ensemble. Percussionists and large / shared instrument users will load/unload the truck (anyone else willing to help in those ensembles ^.^)
Band Camp 2015 Forms:
The Band Camp Info meeting was last week and the forms have been passed out in class. Anyone who needs a copy of the forms - here is the pdf of the forms to be printed out.
Band Camp 2015 Forms
Band Camp is:
Thursday August 6: Squad Leader Day @HHS
Friday August 7: New Member Day @HHS
Sunday August 9 - Thursday August 13: Everyone @Eagle Village
A friendly reminder that all of the forms and either the initial payment (or the FULL discounted payment) is due Friday April 17th, 2015.
~ Jade
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Band Camp Info Meeting
Band Camp Meeting (Time Change / Correction)
Tuesday: Feb. 17, 2015 - 6:30pm
Howell High Band Room
Howell High Band Room
Open to 8th Grade Students & Families & New Marching Band Members for the Fall 2015 season.
(Returning Members and Families are welcome to come also!)
Marching Band Camp:
Marching Band Camp:
August 6: Squad Leader Day @HHS
August 7: New Member Day @HHS
August 9 - 13: Everyone @Eagle Village
Monday, February 09, 2015
Booster Meeting & Fundraiser
Booster meeting this Wednesday, 2-11-15.
6:30 pm
Howell high band room
Little Caeser's Pizza Kit Fundraiser has begun.
Pick up your forms in the band room.
Turn in February 24. No late orders can be taken.
Turn in only to the band room mailbox w/the pink lock.
Checks made out to Howell Band Boosters. Please no cash!!
Delivery date will be sometime during the first week of March.
I'll post on here when I know it.
Call or text Mrs. MacDermaid w/questions 734-476-0312.
6:30 pm
Howell high band room
Little Caeser's Pizza Kit Fundraiser has begun.
Pick up your forms in the band room.
Turn in February 24. No late orders can be taken.
Turn in only to the band room mailbox w/the pink lock.
Checks made out to Howell Band Boosters. Please no cash!!
Delivery date will be sometime during the first week of March.
I'll post on here when I know it.
Call or text Mrs. MacDermaid w/questions 734-476-0312.
Friday, January 30, 2015
Band Camp Meeting
February 17, 2015
6:00 pm
Band Camp Meeting
Howell High Band Room
For all 8th grade and new students and families interested in marching band for the Fall 2015 school year. Returning members are welcome too if you need information.
6:00 pm
Band Camp Meeting
Howell High Band Room
For all 8th grade and new students and families interested in marching band for the Fall 2015 school year. Returning members are welcome too if you need information.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Solo and Ensemble Checklist
For the students that are going to Solo and Ensemble - here is the checklist that was posted today in class.
S&E Checklist:
- Can you play your piece?
- With your accompanist?
- Is it 2 minutes long or more?
- Less than 5 minutes?
- Do you have an original score (with Piano if needed) for the Judge? Is it numbered?
- Do you know where you are going?
- Have I* listened to you yet?
- Do you know what section you are? I* am Section 3
- Can you get to Hartland HS?
- If you are going to be disqualified, come see me* or text me*!
- Dress nice :)
- Get there a 1/2 hr early, even though things will be running behind
* = Smigell
Stay safe and warm! Good Luck S&E musicians!
~ Jade
S&E Checklist:
- Can you play your piece?
- With your accompanist?
- Is it 2 minutes long or more?
- Less than 5 minutes?
- Do you have an original score (with Piano if needed) for the Judge? Is it numbered?
- Do you know where you are going?
- Have I* listened to you yet?
- Do you know what section you are? I* am Section 3
- Can you get to Hartland HS?
- If you are going to be disqualified, come see me* or text me*!
- Dress nice :)
- Get there a 1/2 hr early, even though things will be running behind
* = Smigell
Stay safe and warm! Good Luck S&E musicians!
~ Jade
Friday, December 19, 2014
Yankee Candle
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.
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.
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
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