Updates

Sept 3, 2015
First Home Game
Report time
4:30pm
Uniform
Khaki Shorts, fingertip at your sides in length, no rips or holes please.
Black Socks
Black Shoes
Shirt handed out that day.

Tailgate

<Click Here to Sign Up>

Click on the link above and help us out by donating some food items for our first tailgate.  We are having pizza, ordering a few gluten free ones too.  Please turn in your $3 per person and RSVP for how many in your family will be attending. We will need help setting up, serving, cleaning up and handing tshirts out.

Sept. 9, 2015
3:30pm
Uniform fittings immediately following practice.  Please plan at least an hour to an hour and a half for this.  Vets please plan on staying if you need adjustments to your current uniform.
We will need parent help for this.  No experience necessary.
6:30pm
First booster meeting of the season.  Students and parents are welcome.  Students earn points towards their Varsity letter if they attend.

Practices
Please refer to previous blog post for those.

Practices and the Generic Info about Marching Band Season

The days are getting shorter and colder - and school is starting up again around the nation. It's the best time of the year folks - Marching Band Season!

Here is the Generic Information about the Marching Band Season***:

*** The HHS Director (Jason Smigell) can (and will change) things slightly as the season progresses - Students will be notified and the blog will reflect any changes (I.E. Practice cancellations due to whether, etc.) ***

This Season's Post Band Camp / Before School Starts Practices:

Tuesday August 25th 7:30am - 9:30am @HHS Football Field
Wednesday August 26th 7:30am - 9:30am @HHS Football Field
Tuesday September 1st 7:30am - 9:30am @HHS Football Field
Wednesday September 2nd 6pm - 8pm @HHS Football Field

HHS Home Football Games - Season 2015:

• Home vs Glenn - Thursday, September 3rd @ 7pm
• Home vs Pinckney - Friday, September 18th @ 7pm
• Home vs Milford (Homecoming) - Friday, October 2nd @ 7pm
• Home vs Novi (Senior Show) - Friday, October 23rd @7pm

*8th Grade show is TBD atm.

Uniform for the First Game* - Thursday, September 3rd @ 7pm:

• This Seasons' Marching Band T-Shirt (They will get the day of the first game)
• Khaki Shorts - School Appropriate, No Stains or Rips/Tears 
• All Black Socks
• All Black Shoes - No White/Colored Logo, Trim or Soles

*This uniform is used throughout the school year.

The Marching Bands Generic/Tentative Week Schedule (Throughout the Season):

Mondays: ~6:30pm - ~8:30pm Evening Rehearsals
Tuesdays - Thursdays: ~2:30pm - ~3:30pm
Fridays (Home Game Days)*:
Practice: ~4:30pm Tailgate: ~5:30pm Step-Off: ~6:15pm Pre-Game: ~6:45pm Game: 7pm
Post Game / March Back: ~9pm (Depending on if anything happens during the game (weather delay, injuries, etc.)
* Homecoming Game Day is SUPER BUSY. Students will not have time to go home because they will be at the school and doing the parade and extra stuff.

Extra practices will be added for events like Homecoming and Fantasy of Lights Parade. Usually the week before a Home Game, that day's schedule will be posted on the classroom board and on the blog. Tailgating runs on donations and there will be a sign up website link posted a few weeks in advanced on what is needed to make the tailgate run smoothly (either $3 per person or donated food/items).

The First Home Game (Thursday, September 3rd) Report Time is 4:30pm due to the scheduling of usage of the football field.


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Please refer to the earlier post made today - POST - about uniform unloading and the first game's tailgate info.

Remember to drink water folks and be prepared to go over the WHOLE show next week! <3

~ Jade

Help needed!!
Weds, August 26, 2015 9:30 am
Mrs. Weber and Mrs. MacDermaid need your help unloading and sorting Marching Band uniforms.  If you can come, please get a message to Mrs. MacDermaid 734-476-0312.  Adults and students are welcome.

Sept. 3, 2015
Pizza Tailgate
$3 per person
Please make checks payable to Howell Band Boosters.  Place money in the mailbox with the number of people from your immediate, band family attending.  The mailbox is near Mr. Smigell's office with a pink lock.  We will need a few donations of paper products and desserts.  I will post that after next week when I get a look at what we currently have.

IMPORTANT NEWS FLASH! FIRST TWO POST BAND CAMP PRACTICES CANCELLED!

Hello Everyone!

What a fantastic week we had at band camp!  We got so much done!  We had such a good time!  The weather was great, and everyone came back in one piece.

Unfortunately, due to a variety of factors, WE ARE CANCELLING THE FIRST TWO POST BAND CAMP PRACTICES.  These being the full band practices scheduled to be at Parker on Aug 18th and 19th.

ALL OTHER PRACTICES ARE STILL GOOD AS SCHEDULED (including drumline and color guard practices)


So... The Practices are as follows:


 TUESDAY Aug 25 7:30-9:30 AM at HOWELL HS

WEDNESDAY Aug 26 7:30-9:30 AM HOWELL HS


TUESDAY Sept. 1 Probably in the morning at HOWELL HS

WEDNESDAY Sept 2. Probably in the evening at HOWELL HS

FIRST HOME GAME IS AT 7PM Sept 3 AT HOWELL HS.


More information will be forthcoming on Monday when I can confirm reservations with the athletic department.  Have a great week and I will see you all bright and early on the 25th!  PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THIS TO EVERYONE UNDER THE SUN!!!! Please make a special effort to reach those people who seem to miss bulletins like this :)  Thanks again to everyone who help make band camp a roaring success!!

-Smigell

Our expected time to arrive back at Howell High School is 3:15pm.  It's been an awesome week!!

Band Camp is Upon Us

Report Times for Band Camp:

• Thursday, August 6: Leadership Day - Squad Leaders and Drum Majors
• @HHS Football Field: 8am - 2pm (New Time - Be Prepared for Hard Work)
• Smigell posted the Squad Leader list
• Friday, August 7: New Member Day - Everyone New to HHS Marching Band
• @HHS Football Field: 8am - 2pm (New Time - Be Prepared for Hard Work)
• Squad Leaders and Drum Majors come to this also to help teach the new folks.
• Sunday, August 9: Everyone - To Go To Eagle Village
• @HHS: 6:30am - Check-In, Instrument Assignment, Load Trailer / Buses
• Students MUST be signed in.
• Thursday, August 13: Everyone - Return To School
• @HHS: ~ 2:30pm / 3pm (Watch the Blog / FB Groups for exact ETA)

Band Camp Chaperone Meetings:

They are located in the HHS Band Room on:
- Friday August 7th @ 8am
- Sunday August 9th @ 6:15am

If you are chaperoning band camp, you must attend one meeting prior to leaving. Contact Christyne MacDermaid @ 734 476 0312 if you have any questions.

Dropped Off / Picked Up:

We understand some people may be returning from / leaving for any end of the year vacations. If you are planning on dropping off/ picking up your student at Eagle Village, we must be notified (and they have to be signed in / out).

Please contact Christyne MacDermaid @ 734 476 0312 if you have any questions and needing/planning on doing this.

Clothing at Band Camp: 

We know it is hot and the students will be outside - but it is important for the students to follow the Howell District's dress code (Pg. 15 -16). Please make sure there are no short booty shorts or miniskirts and no revealing tops.

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 Systems
 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

Donations:

The band is running low on bottled water and we are in need of powered gatorade / powerade for Band Camp / the season. If you are interested in donating, feel free to drop them off at any time Pre-Band Camp is happening or during the Band Camp drop off. Thanks!

~ Jade 

More Band Camp Info, Before School Practices and More!

Hey Everyone! I hope you guys had a nice summer vacation. Band Camp is about 2 weeks away - Yay!

Report Times for Band Camp:

• Thursday, August 6: Leadership Day - Squad Leaders and Drum Majors
• @HHS Football Field: 8am - 2pm (New Time - Be Prepared for Hard Work)
• Smigell posted the Squad Leader list
• Friday, August 7: New Member Day - Everyone New to HHS Marching Band
• @HHS Football Field: 8am - 2pm (New Time - Be Prepared for Hard Work)
• Squad Leaders and Drum Majors come to this also to help teach the new folks.
• Sunday, August 9: Everyone - To Go To Eagle Village
• @HHS: 6:30am - Check-In, Instrument Assignment, Load Trailer / Buses
• Thursday, August 13: Everyone - Return To School
• @HHS: ~ 2:30pm / 3pm (Watch the Blog / FB Groups for exact ETA)

We are all set on chaperones - Thank you for everyone who is taking their time to volunteer and help out with Band Camp! 

Band Camp Chaperone Meetings:

They are located in the HHS Band Room on:
- Friday August 7th @ 8am
- Sunday August 9th @ 6:15am

If you are chaperoning band camp, you must attend one meeting prior to leaving. Contact Christyne MacDermaid @ 734 476 0312 if you have any questions.

A Copy of the Band Camp Forms (for the packing list): .docx // .pdf 

Clothing at Band Camp: 

We know it is hot and the students will be outside - but it is important for the students to follow the Howell District's dress code (Pg. 15 -16). Please make sure there are no short booty shorts or miniskirts and no revealing tops.

Post Band Camp - Before School Starts Practices:

Every year, we have practices before school starts - but since this year we have a larger gap between band camp and the first game (which is before school starts), we are not having practices being Tuesday - Thurs each week like we normally do - but Tuesdays and Wednesdays of each week.

The following are this season's Post Band Camp / Before School Starts Practices:

Tuesday August 18th 7:30am - 9:30am @Parker MS Football Field
Wednesday August 19th 7:30am - 9:30am @Parker MS Football Field
Tuesday August 25th 7:30am - 9:30am @HHS Football Field
Wednesday August 26th 7:30am - 9:30am @HHS Football Field
Tuesday September 1st TBA
Wednesday September 2nd TBA

HHS Home Football Games - Season 2015:

• Home vs Glenn - Thursday, September 3rd @ 7pm
• Home vs Pinckney - Friday, September 18th @ 7pm
• Home vs Milford (Homecoming) - Friday, October 2nd @ 7pm
• Home vs Novi (Senior Show) - Friday, October 23rd @7pm

*8th Grade show is TBD atm.

Uniform for the First Game* - Thursday, September 3rd @ 7pm:

• This Seasons' Marching Band T-Shirt (They will get the day of the first game)
• Khaki Shorts - School Appropriate, No Stains or Rips/Tears 
• All Black Socks
• All Black Shoes - No White/Colored Logo, Trim or Soles

*This uniform is used throughout the school year. More information about the first home football game will be announced after band camp, closer to the date.

Remember to drink lots of water and try to get use to being outside / active for when band camp is here!

Can't wait to see everyone at band camp!

(Marching Band related - but just something fun / unrelated to the program that I figured a few students / parents may enjoy taking their family to. If anyone enjoys DCI - there is an awesome live theatre event that is happening nationwide. The 2015 DCI Quarter-Finals is going to be aired live in certain cinemas for one night - Thurs, August 6th. For more information on this event / to buy tickets - DCI '15 Quarter-Finals: Big, Loud & Live )

~ Jade

Squad leader list... PLEASE READ!

Hello everyone,


This is the list of squad leader candidates, as determined before school ended.

Abi Mullaney

Madison Osgood

Kevin Durand

Scott Mcarty

Bree Koslowski

Seth Milano

Brandon Rickel

Shaina DeVries

Rebekah Spoor

Sarah Hoffman

Madalynn Timmermann

Cameron Papson

Jarred Duncan

Nick Mullaney

Jacob Rushlow

Julia Ettema

Riley McEntee

Ben Wood

Aubrey Klein

Casie Lamay

Shelby Cook

Mailey Modovsky

Nico Senda

Pat Crilly

Lillian Kuikahi

Mikayla Carter

Billy Kenney

Jake Favor

Matthew Allegoet

Isabell Scott

Jasmine Brause

Jack Crilly

Adam Ellis

Michael Robinson

Troy Vanvalkenburgh

Anthony Pitera

Rachel Sedgewick

Hans Hansen

Hayden Macdermaid

My apologies if you were accidentally left off, or if you were not there on the day we had the sign up.  There were a few people that signed up that were left off on purpose.  If you do not see yourself on this list and you signed up, email me at smigellj@howellschools.com and we can talk.  If you forgot to sign up, again, email me and we will figure it out.  Squad leader candidates must attend both the squad leader day and newby day.  Squad leaders also need to make the vast majority of daily practices and before school practices (Band members that share time with a fall sport are not usually allowed to be squad leaders).  We will take care of everything else at S.L. day.  Please read the post coming up from Nicole/Jade, as almost everything for band camp and the season coming up will be revealed and detailed.

Ok hope you all are having a good summer! 

-Smigell

Band Camp Info and Home Games

Hey Everyone! I hope you guys had a nice summer vacation. Band Camp is less than a month away and we got a lot of information for you!

Report Times for Band Camp:

• Thursday, August 6: Leadership Day - Squad Leaders and Drum Majors
• @ HHS: 8am - 2pm (New Time - Be Prepared for Hard Work)
• Friday, August 7: New Member Day - Everyone New to HHS Marching Band
• @ HHS: 8am - 2pm (New Time - Be Prepared for Hard Work)
• Sunday, August 9: Everyone - To Go To Eagle Village
• @HHS: 6:30am - Check-In, Instrument Assignment, Load Trailer / Buses
• Thursday, August 13: Everyone - Return To School
• @HHS: ~ 2:30pm / 3pm (Watch the Blog / FB Groups for exact ETA)

We are still in need of chaperones - both male and female - for band camp. For more information and/or to volunteer - Please contact Christyne MacDermaid at 734-476-0312 or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com.

A Copy of the Band Camp Forms (for the packing list): .docx // .pdf 

HHS Home Football Games - Season 2015:

• Home vs Glenn - Thursday, September 3rd @ 7pm
• Home vs Pinckney - Friday, September 18th @ 7pm
• Home vs Milford (Homecoming) - Friday, October 2nd @ 7pm
• ???? vs ???? - Friday, October 16th @7pm  (Currently Waiting for Schedule Update to see if we have 4 or 5 Home Games and which team is going to play against us this day)
• Home vs Novi - Friday, October 23rd @7pm

Uniform for the First Game* - Thursday, September 3rd @ 7pm:

• This Seasons' Marching Band T-Shirt (They will get the day of the first game)
• Khaki Shorts - School Appropriate, No Stains or Rips/Tears 
• All Black Socks
• All Black Shoes - No White/Colored Logo, Trim or Soles

*This uniform is used throughout the school year.

Remember to drink lots of water and try to get use to being outside / active for when band camp is here!

Can't wait to see everyone at band camp!

(Marching Band related - but just something fun / unrelated to the program that I figured a few students / parents may enjoy taking their family to. If anyone enjoys DCI - there is an awesome live theatre event that is happening nationwide. The 2015 DCI Quarter-Finals is going to be aired live in certain cinemas for one night - Thurs, August 6th. For more information on this event / to buy tickets - DCI '15 Quarter-Finals: Big, Loud & Live )

~ Jade

Band Canp
I'm finishing up making phone calls to those of you who have not turned paperwork and other items in to us.  If this pertains to you and you could call me first to tell me you are turning your stuff in, please call me!!!  All paperwork and monies owed were due the last day of school.  ALL PAPERWORK!!!  I have to tell the camp how many males and females and other things.  So, please beat me to the call and call me to make arrangements for these last things to be turned in.   Christyne MacDermaid 734-476-0312

Commencement is Over.

Commencement Band Parents:

The commencement is officially done, the buses are loaded and they just left. The band should be arriving at the HHS at about ~8:15/8:30pm (depending on traffic).

Please refer to yesterday's blog post about band camp.

http://hhsbands.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-end-is-near-commencement-recap-band.html

Seniors - It was great knowing you all! You will be missed! May your future be bright and full of wonders. Good luck!

~ Jade

The End is Near - Commencement Recap / Band Camp reminder

Only a week left of school - then it's summer vacation! Don't forget to keep an eye on the blog over the summer for any upcoming information - especially when it gets closer to Band Camp / August.

The band program still has one last performance left - which is commencement and it's tomorrow, Saturday, May 30th.

Band Camp Forms and Final Payments are due on the last day of school, next Friday, June 5th.

Commencement: SB /WE
Sat May 30th: @MSU Breslin Center

Uniform - Nice dress pants / top and dress skirt / top, w/ dress shoes (think first band concert - something NICE, no tshirts (or shirts with logos), jeans, holes, stains, etc.)

Report Time: @ 2pm at the HHS Band Room
Buses Leave: @ 2:45pm
Sound Check: @3:30pm - Students will be seated then
~~ Pizza and Snacks will be provided as the Students Dinner around this time ~~
Doors Open to the Public: @4pm
Commencement Starts: @5pm

*Due to the nature of this event, there is no exact timing when it will be over and the students will most likely be back at the HHS around ~8/9pm - for exact times - please watch the blog / facebook for up-to-date postings of the bands ETA and students are encouraged to phone home as we leave*

** Students are to have a late lunch prior to the report time. There will only be the one meal at about 3:45pm/4pm. There will be no stops on the way home for a late dinner (since it was provided before Commencement started). Students are allowed to leave a snack/drink on the bus if they want/need to munch on something on the way home. **

Band Camp:

As a friendly reminder - don't forget to mark your calendars!

Pre - Band Camp: 8am - 4pm @ Howell High School:
Thursday, August 6: Leadership Day - Squad Leaders and Drum Majors
Friday, August 7: New Member Day - Everyone New to HHS Marching Band (and SL/DM)

Band Camp @ Eagle Village*:
Sunday, August 9 to Thursday, August 13: Everyone

*We will be leaving/arriving at HHS - exact times TBD when it gets closer to the date.

Almost everyone has handed in their forms / full payments - but we are still missing some forms and a few peoples payments (if you are wondering what you still owe - feel free to text/call or email Christyne MacDermaid at 734-476-0312 or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com)

Here is the list of completed forms we are missing still: (we may have received some forms, but they were either a) Not completed all the way or b) Missing a page(s))

Basa, Chloe

Broadbent, Nicholas

Browning, Kevin

Coan, Emily

Cook, Shelby

Creed, Anna

Crilly, Jack

Crilly, Patrick

Derry-Petty, Taylor

Goad, Holly

Hall, Nora

McEntee, Sarah

Rhodes, Austin

Rickel, Brandon

Robinson, Michael

Seck, Aedin

Snider, Jessica

Tait, Ashlyn

* - This was the list as of this past Wednesday, May 27th - If you have recently handed your forms in, then disregard your name on this list.

The full payment is due Friday, June 5th ($325 - $50 deposit = $275) - any forms missing are due by the time also.

Band Camp Forms: .docx // .pdf (Pdf seems to be more friendly)

There are still a few spots open on our roster - it is not too late to join Marching Band / Band Camp for next season. Feel free to hand in the full payment w/ forms if you are interested.

We are still in need of chaperones - both male and female - for band camp. For more information and/or to volunteer - Please contact Christyne MacDermaid at 734-476-0312 or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com.

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It's been an awesome year folks! I can't wait to see everyone again at band camp / next school year - and introduce my son to everyone ^.^ (Pictures and such will be posted on Facebook whenever he decides its time to come). I am pretty hyped about the main show next year - it's going to be awesome!

I hope everyone have a safe and wonderful summer!

(Marching Band related - but just something fun / unrelated to the program that I figured a few students / parents may enjoy taking their family to. If anyone enjoys DCI - there is an awesome live theatre event that is happening nationwide. The 2015 DCI Tour Premiere is going to be aired live in certain cinemas for one night - Weds, June 17th. For more information on this event / to buy tickets - DCI '15 Tour Premiere )

~ Jade

Memorial Day Parade / Picnic and Commencement

11 more days of school left and we still have a few things left to do in the band program!

Memorial Day Parade: MB

Final Practice:
Thurs May 21st: 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Parade Report Time:
Mon May 25th: @ 8:45am at the HHS Band Room
~ Taking a few school buses to the parade
~ Parade Starts @10am
~ Students take the school buses back to the HHS to change out of their uniform

** TIME TO DRINK LOTS OF WATER **

Memorial Day Picnic:

We are still in need of a few volunteers and some items for the picnic. The VolunteerSpot sign up link is provided below - with what we are currently in need of and for people to sign up for. Thank you for all the volunteers that help make this fun event come together! <3

Sign Ups: Picnic VP Link

- Starts directly after the parade (after the students change from their uniforms, they can head over there) and is located at Howell City Park @ Thompson Lake
- Parking Passes will be given out at uniform hand in to get in
- It is the students responsibility to have a ride to / from the Picnic; this is an optional fun social event to wrap up the band program's school year and to say goodbye to this years Seniors.
- This is for the whole band program and their family to celebrate together.

Commencement: SB / WE

Sat May 30th: @MSU Breslin Center

Uniform - Nice dress pants / top and dress skirt / top (think first band concert - something NICE, no tshirts, jeans, etc.)

Report Time: @ 2pm at the HHS Band Room
Busses Leave: @ 2:45pm
Sound Check: @3:30pm - Student will be seated then
~~ Pizza and Snacks provided for Students Dinner around this time ~~
Doors Open to the Public: @4pm
Commencement Starts: @5pm

*Due to the nature of this event, there is no exact timing when it will be over and the students will most likely be back at HHS around 8/9pm - for exact times - please watch the blog / facebook for up-to-date postings of the bands ETA and students are encouraged to phone home as we leave*

** Students are to have a late lunch prior to the report time. There will only be the one meal at about 3:45pm/4pm. There will be no stops on the way home for a late dinner (since it was provided before Commencement started). **

Band Camp:

Thanks to everyone who handed their forms and at least the initial payment on time. Marching band is very close to being full. There is a possibility of a wait list and/or having to turn students away who have not turned in their forms AND initial payment (we still have about 30 students have only turned in either a) uncompleted/no forms but the initial payment or b) no initial payment but completed forms).

Please get these papers and the initial payment in ASAP. We would hate to turn students away but it is very possible that we might have to this year. It is not too late to join if you haven't yet - we still have a few spots open, but we will not accept anyone past Friday, June 5th.

The full payment is due Friday, June 5th ($325 - $50 deposit = $275) - any forms missing are due by the time also.

Band Camp Forms: .docx // .pdf (Pdf seems to be more friendly)

~ Jade

Drum major audition results

Ladies and gentlemen it is my pleasure to announce our newest drum major joining Amber and Kathleen for next season.  The third drum major of the Highlanders next year will be Jennifer Esch.  All of the auditionees were fantastic and we thank them for their time and passion for music.  Congratulations!

New Jazz Band Practice

Tonight is the Band Program's Banquet Dinner / Award Ceremony @7:30pm in the HHS Cafeteria! A friendly reminder - there are limited seats and if you haven't handed in a form/pre-paid, we do not guarantee there will be enough for those who do not have a reservation. It is $10 per person at the door - and '15 Seniors eat free!

Congrats to all the people getting awards tonight! <3

Jazz Band:

There is an additional practice added to the Jazz Band practice schedule to prepare for the concert. Here is the updated schedule:

Mon May 18th - 6:20AM - 7:30am (NEW!)
Tues May 19th - 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Memorial Day Parade Rehearsals:

Mon May 18th - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tues May 19th - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Thurs May 21st - 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Memorial Day Picnic (following the parade):

It's been a band program tradition to close the season / year with a Memorial Day Picnic following the parade (giving the kids time to change from their uniforms before it of course). The picnic is held at Howell City Park - and is a really fun event for all the students and a last chance to say goodbye to this years Seniors.

More information about the picnic will be announced soon - including signups for food, paper products, etc. will be done through Volunteer Spot.

Commencement:

Sat May 30th @MSU Breslin Center (Times/Details TBD) - We are still in need for one chaperone to be with the band and to travel with them from/to the HHS via bus. Please contact Christyne MacDermaid 734-476-0312, or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com if you can chaperone.

Band Camp:

Thanks to everyone who handed their forms and at least the initial payment on time. Marching band is very close to being full. There is a possibility of a wait list and/or having to turn students away who have not turned in their forms AND initial payment (we still have about 30 students have only turned in either a) uncompleted/no forms but the initial payment or b) no initial payment but completed forms).

Please get these papers and the initial payment in ASAP. We would hate to turn students away but it is very possible that we might have to this year. It is not too late to join if you haven't yet - we still have a few spots open, but we will not accept anyone past Friday, June 5th.

The full payment is due Friday, June 5th ($325 - $50 deposit = $275) - any forms missing are due by the time also.

Band Camp Forms: .docx // .pdf (Pdf seems to be more friendly)

HHS Bands Schedule:

May:
Weds 13th - HHS Band Banquet Dinner/Award Ceremony @7:30pm
Tues 19th - Spring Band Concert @ 7pm in HHS Auditorium (CB SB WE JB PE)
Mon 25th - Memorial Day Parade (MB) *Details TBA - practice times above*
Sat 30th - Graduation (SB WE) *Details TBA*

June:
Fri 5th - Final 15-16 Band Camp Payment Due ($275 - if initial payment is paid)

KEY:

CB = Concert Band
SB = Symphony Band
WE = Wind Ensemble
PE = Percussion Ensemble
MB = Marching Band
SR = School of Rock
AX = MB auxiliary without the marching band

~ Jade

Updated Schedule - w/ Jazz Band and Memorial Day Parade Rehearsals

Hey Everyone!

May is here! All of our veteran band parents/students know how busy the month of May is - especially if you are a graduating senior. 

Holly Candle Shoppe Fundraiser:
Orders are in and available to be picked up at the Band Room! 

Lock-In:

Thank you chaperones who are volunteering to make this fun yearly event work!  Students make sure you have your permission slips and $10 ready at the door. Doors open at tomorrow Friday May 8th at 9pm - no admittance after 9:30pm. Students must be signed out by their parents/guardians by Saturday May 9th at 5am - no later than 6am. (Anyone left after 5am will help clean ^.^)

Memorial Day Picnic (following the parade):

It's been a band program tradition to close the season / year with a Memorial Day Picnic following the parade (giving the kids time to change from their uniforms before it of course). The picnic is held at Howell City Park - and is a really fun event for all the students and a last chance to say goodbye to this years Seniors.

More information about the picnic will be announced soon - including signups for food, paper products, etc. will be done through Volunteer Spot.

Commencement:

Sat May 30th @MSU Breslin Center (Times/Details TBD) - We are still in need for one chaperone to be with the band and to travel with them from/to the HHS via bus. Please contact Christyne MacDermaid 734-476-0312, or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com if you can chaperone.
Band Camp:

Thanks to everyone who handed their forms and at least the initial payment on time. Marching band is very close to being full. There is a possibility of a wait list and/or having to turn students away who have not turned in their forms AND initial payment (we have about 30 students have only turned in either a) uncompleted/no forms but the initial payment or b) no initial payment but completed forms).

Please get these papers and the initial payment in ASAP. We would hate to turn students away but it is very possible that we might have to this year.

The semi-discounted payment ($315 - $50 deposit = $265) is due tomorrow, Friday, May 8th.  The non-discounted/full payment is due Friday, June 5th ($325 - $50 deposit = $275) - any forms missing are due by the time also.

Band Camp Forms: .docx // .pdf (Pdf seems to be more friendly)

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Jazz Band Rehearsals:
Tues May 12th - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Weds May 13th - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tues May 19th - 3:30pm - 4:30pm


Memorial Day Parade Rehearsals 
Mon May 18th - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tues May 19th - 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Thurs May 21st - 2:30pm - 3:30pm


HHS Bands Schedule:

May:

Fri 8th - 2nd 15-16 Band Camp Payment Due ($265 - if initial payment is paid)
Fri 8th - HHS Band Banquet Dinner/Award Ceremony Forms Pre-Paid ($5 per person) Due Forms
Fri 8th / Sat 9th - Lock In! @ 9pm - 5am in HHS Field House
Incoming band Freshman and current band students are welcome. 
It is an awesome night!! Letter // Forms
Weds 13th - HHS Band Banquet Dinner/Award Ceremony @7:30pm
Tues 19th - Spring Band Concert @ 7pm in HHS Auditorium (CB SB WE JB PE)
Mon 25th - Memorial Day Parade (MB) *Details TBA - practice times above*
Sat 30th - Graduation (SB WE) *Details TBA*

June:
Fri 5th - Final 15-16 Band Camp Payment Due ($275 - if initial payment is paid)

KEY:

CB = Concert Band

SB = Symphony Band

WE = Wind Ensemble

PE = Percussion Ensemble

MB = Marching Band

SR = School of Rock

AX = MB auxiliary without the marching band

~ Jade

CHAIR POSTINGS... WITH A FEW DISCLAIMERS

Hello everyone!



Here are the postings for chairs and placements next year.  There are a few disclaimers and caveats to be had here:

1. Several people are left off the list.  These people either did not audition, told me they are not coming back to band, or the unthinkable happened, there was an error (they are possible).

2. No percussion are included at this time because I am still sorting it out (although I will be getting that sorted out MUCH sooner than before).

3. If you have a problem with your placement (would like a recount, ask me questions, etc) you are absolutely entitled to talk to me.  This may begin on WEDNESDAY.  Please give it 24 hours for the dust to settle.

4.  If I botched the spelling of your name, please correct it on the paper copy of this in the band room tomorrow.

5. Gloating either in public or social media is bad manners and could result in a penalty.

6. If you are upset, please wait to talk to me before flaming out on social media or in public.

so without further ado...

2015-2016 Howell wind ensemble

Flute

Maddy Niblock

Jennifer Esch

Nicole Kutchey

Alyssa Fackender

Liz Smaza

Kayleigh Hermann

Anna Wolan

Oboe

Katie Buyers

Morgan Chidester

Clarinets

Casey Lamay

Jessica Krakoviak

Emily Manetz

John Tucker

Isabelle Scott

Caitlyn Carter

Brandon Rickel

Madison osgood

Aubrey Klein

Kinsey Boutell

Scott McCarty

Bri Koslowski

Bass Clarinet

Brendan Sanders

Saxophones

Kevin Durand

Brendan Norwood

Becca Spoor

Troy Van valkenburg

Jordan Belanger

Sara Wright

Shaina Devries

Bassoon

Nick Shields

Lillian Kuikahi

Trumpet

Julia Ettema

Jake Rushlow

Abi Mulaney

Eric Mettatal

Shelby Cook

Clark Sist

Mikayla Carter

Billy Kenney

Parker Judd

Horn

Sara Hoffman

Cam Papson

Maddy Timmerman

Ashley Dunn

Trombones

Nolan Walter

Riley McEntee

Sean Miller

Evan Nolan

Jacob Hill

Ben Wood

Euphonium

Nick Mulaney

Tuba

Andrew York

Jared Duncan

Jack Crilly

2015-2016 Howell symphonic band

Flutes

Taylor Jacobs

Kacie Koslowski

Killean Ditmeier

Shannon Carpenter

Audry Hundt

Haley Modovsky

Marcy Mick

Christine Coon

Addy Miller

Jiyeon Seo

Sara roth

Bri Weems

Amanda Houthofd

Becca Hatley

Christine Abadin

Jordan Salmon

Becca Sizemore

Clarinets

Maria Cline

Amanda Bolton

Carissa Harris

Bethany Belanger

Jackie Mrakitch

Cortney Miriani

Emily Gorecki

Anna Creed

Allissa Byington

Eric Stapleton

Sarah Burke

Katie Sowell

Aaron Bannow

Alana Rutkowski

Gillian Smith

Chloe Basa

Bass Clarinet

Austin Mazurek

Ashley Carr

Natalie Sumeracki

Saxophones

Kathleen Issenegger

Kylie Stone

Keegan Flory

Pat Crilly

Josh Trierweiler

Max Wagner

Collin Cochran

Connor Papson

Max Greenwood

Kylie Pollman

Will Newell

Sara Aardall

Savannah Grubaugh

Connor Lewis

Parker Weber

Noah Dresbach

Blake Stevens

Trumpets

Ellie Huhta

Camden Crow

Jon Tann

Adam Ellis

Paula Lepecki

Shana Miller

Amber Farchione

Mike Robinson

Kevin Browning

Michaela Taylor

Holly Goad

Molly Lee

Jacob House

Luke Opkopski

Mike Davey

Abi Husic

Connor Scott

Mitch Carrol

Bri Mcarter

John Mastroeni

Abi Holland

Horn

Kat Ray

Sydnee Ormsbee

Dora Cassar

Trombone

Noah Miller

Jeremy Blatt

Connor Brzuchowski

Nico Senda

Euphonium

Kelcie Reed

Sydney Rupp

Logan White

Tuba

Matt Allegoet

Dale Pebley

Remember, I'll listen to whatever you have to say, just give it 24 hours.