Tuesday, August 30, 2016
ATTN HHS MB Seniors AND HOCKEY BAND
Hockey Band:
The HHS Band Program has been invited to substitute for the UofM Hockey Band - and perform in their place for the Saturday, October 22nd Home Game (at Yost Arena, Ann Arbor, MI) vs Michigan Tech.
More information about try outs / practices and the event itself will come soon.
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This message is for the HHS MB Seniors.
I know school hasn't started yet - but I would like to get the songs for the Senior Show picked out soon. September is among us - and I got 2 weddings and a trip in Chicago in October (Yes - they are all within the first 3 weeks of October) and our Senior Show is earlier this year than normal too. This means I have to start writing the Senior Show much earlier than in the past to make sure Smigell has it before I am sorta MIA. Plus, the earlier I can get it done, the more games potentially it can be in. :)
Seniors -
Please send an email to me at hhsbandjade@gmail.com with your name and your entry of 1 to 3 songs you want the Seniors to vote on for the Senior Show.
Some websites we use to buy music from:
1) Arrangers' Publishing Company Website / Youtube
2) Hal Leonard Website / Youtube
3) JW Pepper Website
Please provide the link to your entries - so it makes it easier for me to compile the entries into a survey form w/links.
Due date for entries is Sunday, September 4th.
Voting starts on Tuesday, September 6th and ends on Friday, September 9th. A blogpost with the link will be posted. Results will be announced over that weekend.
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~ Have a safe Labor Day Weekend!
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
Sunday, August 28, 2016
The first band booster meeting of the school year is this Wednesday, 6:30pm in the high school band room. All parents that would like to help out please join us. You'll hear us review the next few months and have a chance to decide how you will be involved in your student's band experience.
Last uniform fitting!! This Wednesday right after practice, 3:30, for new members with the last name N-Z and anyone else who couldn't make the first 2 dates. Mrs. MacDermaid still needs help!! Please contact her at 734-476-0312 if you can be there. No experience needed.
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Uniform fittings for new marching band students A-M, are still happening tomorrow as scheduled!!! They will be at 10am. Mr. Smigell did announce this at practice today. If you need to come earlier, I can make that happen now that there is not practice in the morning. Please contact Christyne MacDermaid if you need to come in earlier, or you're an adult and can help me out. I don't have a lot of help tomorrow, but I took the day off for this, so we will get through it. 734-476-0312 I do not mind going in earlier, but please call or text me.
Please see the last 2 posts too!! They were recent posts I don't want to bury.
Mrs. MacDermaid 😊
Please see the last 2 posts too!! They were recent posts I don't want to bury.
Mrs. MacDermaid 😊
Thursday Morning Practice Cancelled, Report Time 4:30pm
Thursday Morning (8/25) Practice Cancelled.
Report Time is 4:30pm in the uniform stated in the blogpost made earlier this week (BLOG POST).
You will be practicing until the tailgate is ready.
Uniform Fittings are still happening - Please make sure you get your uniform fitted / assigned to you.
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
Report Time is 4:30pm in the uniform stated in the blogpost made earlier this week (BLOG POST).
You will be practicing until the tailgate is ready.
Uniform Fittings are still happening - Please make sure you get your uniform fitted / assigned to you.
Uniform for the First Game* - Thursday, August 25th @ 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.
Tailgate for the First Game* - Thursday, August 25th @ 5pm:
The tailgate starts at 5pm.
Tailgate is PIZZA. Everyone needs to bring $3 per person please. You can drop off money early in an envelope in the mailbox in the band room w/your name (and your families names) on it.
Sign Ups for what else is needed for the tailgate is here: SIGN UP LINK
Bottled water is always welcomed (since we go through a lot every school year - especially in the fall).
Tailgate for the First Game* - Thursday, August 25th @ 5pm:
The tailgate starts at 5pm.
Tailgate is PIZZA. Everyone needs to bring $3 per person please. You can drop off money early in an envelope in the mailbox in the band room w/your name (and your families names) on it.
Sign Ups for what else is needed for the tailgate is here: SIGN UP LINK
Bottled water is always welcomed (since we go through a lot every school year - especially in the fall).
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
Sunday, August 21, 2016
Tailgate Info Plus Everything Else
Band Camp was awesome! It was nice seeing everyone and this season will be awesome!
Post-Band Camp Practices:
Monday, August 22nd: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Tuesday, August 23rd: 8am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Wednesday, August 24th: 8am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Thursday, August 25th: 8am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
**First Football Game - Additional Practice / TailGate / Etc. posted below**
Tuesday, August 30th: 8am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Wednesday, August 31st: 2:30pm - 3:30pm -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
We try to have morning post band camp practices because of the heat / sun (which is the same reason we don't have the students wear their marching band uniform on the first (and very rare second) home game.
Uniform Fittings:
Wednesday, August 24th: Vets Only - After Practice
Thursday, August 25th: New Members A- M - After Practice
Wednesday, August 31st: New Members N - Z - After Practice
Parents help needed! Please contact Christyne MacDermaid at: (734) 476 - 0312 or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com if you can help!
HHS Home Football Games - Season 2016:
Post-Band Camp Practices:
Monday, August 22nd: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Tuesday, August 23rd: 8am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Wednesday, August 24th: 8am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Thursday, August 25th: 8am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
**First Football Game - Additional Practice / TailGate / Etc. posted below**
Tuesday, August 30th: 8am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Wednesday, August 31st: 2:30pm - 3:30pm -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
We try to have morning post band camp practices because of the heat / sun (which is the same reason we don't have the students wear their marching band uniform on the first (and very rare second) home game.
Uniform Fittings:
Wednesday, August 24th: Vets Only - After Practice
Thursday, August 25th: New Members A- M - After Practice
Wednesday, August 31st: New Members N - Z - After Practice
Parents help needed! Please contact Christyne MacDermaid at: (734) 476 - 0312 or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com if you can help!
- Home vs Lansing Everett - Thursday, August 25th@ 7pm
- Home vs Livonia Churchill - Friday, September 9th @ 7pm
- Home vs Hartland - Friday, September 16th @ 7pm
- Home vs Grand Blanc (Homecoming) - Friday, September 30th @ 7pm
- Home vs Brighton - Friday, October 14th @ 7pm
- Home vs TBD (KLAA Championship) - Friday, October 21st @ 7pm^
^ - Not set in stone - may change location.
*8th Grade / Senior Show is TBD atm.
*8th Grade / Senior Show is TBD atm.
Uniform for the First Game* - Thursday, August 25th @ 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.
Tailgate for the First Game* - Thursday, August 25th @ 5pm:
Whether or not there is a practice before the tailgate is depending on how the morning practices this week goes. If there is practice, report time is 3pm. Smigell will state whether or not there is practice during this week. (I will post when he tells me.) The tailgate starts at 5pm - w/ or w/o an afternoon practice.
Tailgate is PIZZA. Everyone needs to bring $3 per person please. You can drop off money early in an envelope in the mailbox in the band room w/your name (and your families names) on it.
Sign Ups for what else is needed for the tailgate is here: SIGN UP LINK
Bottled water is always welcomed (since we go through a lot every school year - especially in the fall).
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This season is going to be awesome! <3
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
Tailgate for the First Game* - Thursday, August 25th @ 5pm:
Whether or not there is a practice before the tailgate is depending on how the morning practices this week goes. If there is practice, report time is 3pm. Smigell will state whether or not there is practice during this week. (I will post when he tells me.) The tailgate starts at 5pm - w/ or w/o an afternoon practice.
Tailgate is PIZZA. Everyone needs to bring $3 per person please. You can drop off money early in an envelope in the mailbox in the band room w/your name (and your families names) on it.
Sign Ups for what else is needed for the tailgate is here: SIGN UP LINK
Bottled water is always welcomed (since we go through a lot every school year - especially in the fall).
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This season is going to be awesome! <3
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Friday, August 12, 2016
Band Camp is here!
Hey All!
Band Camp is here!
The Post-Band Camp Practices have been ironed out and information is listed below.
Band Camp:
Band Camp is:
Report Times for Band Camp:
Drillbook Next App:
Band Camp will soon be among us - and there is an app for that ;P
Two years ago, I introduced a drill app called "Drillbook Next" to the HHSMB - where I went to the app's website and uploaded the show's drill and students/staff was able to get the app and have the show on their phones / tablets.
I was told by the squad leaders / upperclassmen / staff that downloaded the app that it was amazing - not only did it help out getting coords for any marcher on the field - it showed the formations movement too.
This app is not for free sadly - it is $2.99 - but it is NOT required in order to be in marching band. This is just an option for students who don't like carrying the drill/coords and want to see how everything is (and help out their fellow nearby band mates). We will still be passing out coordinate papers to each member and we will still be giving all the squad leaders the formation/set packets for the whole show.
Once again - this is NOT required and totally optional. The reason why I am mentioning it now - before band camp - is so students who don't have the app but want it, can buy/download it (especially before the we leave cause cell phones lack signal up @Eagle Village). And to tell the returning students who have the app (and the people who just bought it) - that the show's info / password is:
Organization: Howell
Show: The Who
Author: Jade
Password: Pokemon
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drillbooknext.DBN_Reader&hl=en
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/drillbook-next-reader/id795739546?mt=8
http://www.drillbooknext.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU_YqFIVOtY
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 Practices:
Monday, August 22nd: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Tuesday, August 23rd: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Wednesday, August 24th: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Thursday, August 25th: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
**First Football Game - Additional Practice / TailGate / Etc. will be announced after Band Camp**
Tuesday, August 30th: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Wednesday, August 31st: 2:30pm - 3:30pm -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
We try to have morning post band camp practices because of the heat / sun (which is the same reason we don't have the students wear their marching band uniform on the first (and very rare second) home game.
Uniform Fittings:
Wednesday, August 24th: Vets Only - After Practice
Thursday, August 25th: New Members A- M - After Practice
Wednesday, August 31st: New Members N - Z - After Practice
If you can't make a fitting due to orientation being at the same time - feel free to go to the other fitting times.
Parents help needed! Please contact Christyne MacDermaid at: (734) 476 - 0312 or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com if you can help!
HHS Home Football Games - Season 2016:
Can't wait to see everyone at band camp!
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
Band Camp is here!
The Post-Band Camp Practices have been ironed out and information is listed below.
Band Camp:
Band Camp is:
Report Times for Band Camp:
- Sunday, August 14th: Everyone - To Go To Eagle Village
- @HHS: 7am - Check-In, Instrument Assignment, Load Trailer / Buses
- Thursday, August 18th: Everyone - Return To School
- @HHS: ~ 2:30pm / 3pm (Watch the Blog / FB Groups for exact ETA)
Packing List:
What To Bring:
Only 1 piece of luggage please.
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.
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 and beach towel (unless planning to air dry)
- 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
- 1 or 2 Bathtowels
- 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
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.
Drillbook Next App:
Band Camp will soon be among us - and there is an app for that ;P
Two years ago, I introduced a drill app called "Drillbook Next" to the HHSMB - where I went to the app's website and uploaded the show's drill and students/staff was able to get the app and have the show on their phones / tablets.
I was told by the squad leaders / upperclassmen / staff that downloaded the app that it was amazing - not only did it help out getting coords for any marcher on the field - it showed the formations movement too.
This app is not for free sadly - it is $2.99 - but it is NOT required in order to be in marching band. This is just an option for students who don't like carrying the drill/coords and want to see how everything is (and help out their fellow nearby band mates). We will still be passing out coordinate papers to each member and we will still be giving all the squad leaders the formation/set packets for the whole show.
Once again - this is NOT required and totally optional. The reason why I am mentioning it now - before band camp - is so students who don't have the app but want it, can buy/download it (especially before the we leave cause cell phones lack signal up @Eagle Village). And to tell the returning students who have the app (and the people who just bought it) - that the show's info / password is:
Organization: Howell
Show: The Who
Author: Jade
Password: Pokemon
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drillbooknext.DBN_Reader&hl=en
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/drillbook-next-reader/id795739546?mt=8
http://www.drillbooknext.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU_YqFIVOtY
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 Practices:
Monday, August 22nd: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Tuesday, August 23rd: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Wednesday, August 24th: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Thursday, August 25th: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
**First Football Game - Additional Practice / TailGate / Etc. will be announced after Band Camp**
Tuesday, August 30th: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Wednesday, August 31st: 2:30pm - 3:30pm -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
We try to have morning post band camp practices because of the heat / sun (which is the same reason we don't have the students wear their marching band uniform on the first (and very rare second) home game.
Uniform Fittings:
Wednesday, August 24th: Vets Only - After Practice
Thursday, August 25th: New Members A- M - After Practice
Wednesday, August 31st: New Members N - Z - After Practice
If you can't make a fitting due to orientation being at the same time - feel free to go to the other fitting times.
Parents help needed! Please contact Christyne MacDermaid at: (734) 476 - 0312 or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com if you can help!
HHS Home Football Games - Season 2016:
- Home vs Lansing Everett - Thursday, August 25th@ 7pm
- Home vs Livonia Churchill - Friday, September 9th @ 7pm
- Home vs Hartland - Friday, September 16th @ 7pm
- Home vs Grand Blanc (Homecoming) - Friday, September 30th @ 7pm
- Home vs Brighton - Friday, October 14th @ 7pm
- Home vs TBD (KLAA Championship) - Friday, October 21st @ 7pm^
^ - Not set in stone - may change location.
*8th Grade / Senior Show is TBD atm.
*8th Grade / Senior Show is TBD atm.
Uniform for the First Game* - Thursday, August 25th @ 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.
NYC Refund Checks:
The checks have been processed and are ready to be mailed out on Monday. Check your mailboxes next week. :)
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Remember to drink lots of water and try to get use to being outside / active for when band camp is here!
NYC Refund Checks:
The checks have been processed and are ready to be mailed out on Monday. Check your mailboxes next week. :)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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!
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
Tuesday, August 02, 2016
Post Band Camp Practices Info:
Hey All!
Band Camp is almost here! Yay! (I am diving up this Saturday to help prepare! ^.^) I can't wait to see everyone!
The Post-Band Camp Practices have been ironed out and information is listed below.
Post-Band Camp Practices:
Monday, August 22nd: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Tuesday, August 23rd: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Wednesday, August 24th: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Thursday, August 25th: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
**First Football Game - Additional Practice / TailGate / Etc. will be announced after Band Camp**
Tuesday, August 30th: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Wednesday, August 31st: 2:30pm - 3:30pm -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
We try to have morning post band camp practices because of the heat / sun (which is the same reason we don't have the students wear their marching band uniform on the first (and very rare second) home game.
Uniform Fittings:
Wednesday, August 24th: Vets Only - After Practice
Thursday, August 25th: New Members A- M - After Practice
Wednesday, August 31st: New Members N - Z - After Practice
Parents help needed! Please contact Christyne MacDermaid at: (734) 476 - 0312 or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com if you can help!
Band Camp:
Band Camp is:
Report Times for Band Camp:
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 Home Football Games - Season 2016:
(Marching Band related - but just something fun / unrelated to the program that some band students went last year went and loved it so I figured a few students / parents may want to enjoy taking their family too. If anyone enjoys DCI - there is an awesome live theatre event that is happening nationwide. The 2016 DCI Quarter-Finals is going to be aired live in certain cinemas for one night - Thurs, August 11th. For more information on this event / to buy tickets - DCI '16 Quarter-Finals: Big, Loud & Live )
I will make a post with the DrillBook Next App info for this Season's Main Show later this week - but other than that, have fun and be safe (Especially if you are playing Poke'mon Go :) )
Can't wait to see everyone at band camp!
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
Band Camp is almost here! Yay! (I am diving up this Saturday to help prepare! ^.^) I can't wait to see everyone!
The Post-Band Camp Practices have been ironed out and information is listed below.
Post-Band Camp Practices:
Monday, August 22nd: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Tuesday, August 23rd: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Wednesday, August 24th: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Thursday, August 25th: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
**First Football Game - Additional Practice / TailGate / Etc. will be announced after Band Camp**
Tuesday, August 30th: 7:30am - 10am -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
Wednesday, August 31st: 2:30pm - 3:30pm -> Main Football Stadium / Grass Field
We try to have morning post band camp practices because of the heat / sun (which is the same reason we don't have the students wear their marching band uniform on the first (and very rare second) home game.
Uniform Fittings:
Wednesday, August 24th: Vets Only - After Practice
Thursday, August 25th: New Members A- M - After Practice
Wednesday, August 31st: New Members N - Z - After Practice
Parents help needed! Please contact Christyne MacDermaid at: (734) 476 - 0312 or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com if you can help!
Band Camp:
Band Camp is:
Report Times for Band Camp:
- Thursday, August 11th: Leadership Day - Squad Leaders and Drum Majors
- @ HHS: 9am - 2pm : Smigell's Post about making it
- Friday, August 12th: New Member Day - Everyone New to HHS Marching Band / Leaders
- @ HHS: 9am - 2pm
- Sunday, August 14th: Everyone - To Go To Eagle Village
- @HHS: 7am - Check-In, Instrument Assignment, Load Trailer / Buses
- Thursday, August 18th: Everyone - Return To School
- @HHS: ~ 2:30pm / 3pm (Watch the Blog / FB Groups for exact ETA)
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.
- Home vs Lansing Everett - Thursday, August 25th@ 7pm
- Home vs Livonia Churchill - Friday, September 9th @ 7pm
- Home vs Hartland - Friday, September 16th @ 7pm
- Home vs Grand Blanc (Homecoming) - Friday, September 30th @ 7pm
- Home vs Brighton - Friday, October 14th @ 7pm
- Home vs TBD (KLAA Championship) - Friday, October 21st @ 7pm^
^ - Not set in stone - may change location.
*8th Grade / Senior Show is TBD atm.
*8th Grade / Senior Show is TBD atm.
Uniform for the First Game* - Thursday, August 25th @ 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!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Remember to drink lots of water and try to get use to being outside / active for when band camp is here!
(Marching Band related - but just something fun / unrelated to the program that some band students went last year went and loved it so I figured a few students / parents may want to enjoy taking their family too. If anyone enjoys DCI - there is an awesome live theatre event that is happening nationwide. The 2016 DCI Quarter-Finals is going to be aired live in certain cinemas for one night - Thurs, August 11th. For more information on this event / to buy tickets - DCI '16 Quarter-Finals: Big, Loud & Live )
I will make a post with the DrillBook Next App info for this Season's Main Show later this week - but other than that, have fun and be safe (Especially if you are playing Poke'mon Go :) )
Can't wait to see everyone at band camp!
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Refund Check Status and More
Hey All!
I hope everyone is having an awesome and safe summer. Band Camp is about a month away - yay!
Here are a few updates and such:
NYC Refund Checks:
Sadly, due to unforeseen circumstances out of our control, they haven't been sent out. This due to the district upgrading their computers / network right after school got out and the people needed to process / sign the checks being on vacation (because it's summer vacation). We are in the beginnings of them being processed (it's a multistep process due to having the checks coming from the district) but need to wait a few more weeks. Smigell said he will make sure they are sent out asap - but it won't be until closer to the school year has started. No one has been forgotten - we are just at a stand still atm. If your address has changed, feel free to send an email to hhsbandjade@gmail.com. We will let you know when they are sent out.
Everyone else who is getting their refund deposited into their band accounts shall have it done by when school starts also - this includes the few Seniors / parents who want to transfer their funds into their incoming freshmen's siblings' / childs' accounts.
Band Camp:
Band Camp is:
Report Times for Band Camp:
Every year, we have practices before school starts - but this year we have a shorter gap between band camp and the first game (which is before school starts - Thursday, August 25th).
*More information about the practices will be announced as we get a little closer to band camp - we are working on it.
HHS Home Football Games - Season 2016:
(Marching Band related - but just something fun / unrelated to the program that some band students went last year went and loved it so I figured a few students / parents may want to enjoy taking their family too. If anyone enjoys DCI - there is an awesome live theatre event that is happening nationwide. The 2016 DCI Quarter-Finals is going to be aired live in certain cinemas for one night - Thurs, August 11th. For more information on this event / to buy tickets - DCI '16 Quarter-Finals: Big, Loud & Live )
I will make a post when I get more information about stuff - but other than that, have fun and be safe (Especially if you are playing Poke'mon Go :) )
Can't wait to see everyone at band camp!
~ Jade
I hope everyone is having an awesome and safe summer. Band Camp is about a month away - yay!
Here are a few updates and such:
NYC Refund Checks:
Sadly, due to unforeseen circumstances out of our control, they haven't been sent out. This due to the district upgrading their computers / network right after school got out and the people needed to process / sign the checks being on vacation (because it's summer vacation). We are in the beginnings of them being processed (it's a multistep process due to having the checks coming from the district) but need to wait a few more weeks. Smigell said he will make sure they are sent out asap - but it won't be until closer to the school year has started. No one has been forgotten - we are just at a stand still atm. If your address has changed, feel free to send an email to hhsbandjade@gmail.com. We will let you know when they are sent out.
Everyone else who is getting their refund deposited into their band accounts shall have it done by when school starts also - this includes the few Seniors / parents who want to transfer their funds into their incoming freshmen's siblings' / childs' accounts.
Band Camp:
Band Camp is:
Report Times for Band Camp:
- Thursday, August 11th: Leadership Day - Squad Leaders and Drum Majors
- @ HHS: 9am - 2pm : Smigell's Post about making it
- Friday, August 12th: New Member Day - Everyone New to HHS Marching Band / Leaders
- @ HHS: 9am - 2pm
- Sunday, August 14th: Everyone - To Go To Eagle Village
- @HHS: 7am - Check-In, Instrument Assignment, Load Trailer / Buses
- Thursday, August 18th: 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. Please contact Laura Allegoet if you are interested at lallegoet@yahoo.com or (586) 214 - 4986.
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.
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 this year we have a shorter gap between band camp and the first game (which is before school starts - Thursday, August 25th).
*More information about the practices will be announced as we get a little closer to band camp - we are working on it.
HHS Home Football Games - Season 2016:
- Home vs Lansing Everett - Thursday, August 25th@ 7pm
- Home vs Livonia Churchill - Friday, September 9th @ 7pm
- Home vs Hartland - Friday, September 16th @ 7pm
- Home vs Grand Blanc (Homecoming) - Friday, September 30th @ 7pm
- Home vs Brighton - Friday, October 14th @ 7pm
- Home vs TBD (KLAA Championship) - Friday, October 21st @ 7pm^
^ - Not set in stone - may change location.
*8th Grade show is TBD atm.
*8th Grade show is TBD atm.
Uniform for the First Game* - Thursday, August 25th @ 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!
Remember to drink lots of water and try to get use to being outside / active for when band camp is here!
(Marching Band related - but just something fun / unrelated to the program that some band students went last year went and loved it so I figured a few students / parents may want to enjoy taking their family too. If anyone enjoys DCI - there is an awesome live theatre event that is happening nationwide. The 2016 DCI Quarter-Finals is going to be aired live in certain cinemas for one night - Thurs, August 11th. For more information on this event / to buy tickets - DCI '16 Quarter-Finals: Big, Loud & Live )
I will make a post when I get more information about stuff - but other than that, have fun and be safe (Especially if you are playing Poke'mon Go :) )
Can't wait to see everyone at band camp!
~ Jade
Friday, July 08, 2016
SQUAD LEADER LIST! MANDATORY ATTENDANCE AT SL MEETING AND NEWBIE DAY
Hello everyone,
The following is the squad leader list for the 2016-2017 marching band season. These people are squad leader candidates and may become full squad leaders at the conclusion of band camp.
The squad leader seminar will be held August 11 from 9-2 pm and the newbie day will be held on August 12 from 9-2 PM. Attendance is mandatory for both in order for you to be a squad leader. Please email Mr. Smigell (jsmigell@mac.com during the summer) if you have issues.
You were selected for squad leader if you applied and passed the test. There may be some people left off the list because their name was illegible on the form. Please contact me if you feel you were left of the list in error.
I am really excited about this year's crop of leaders. I have a really good feeling that we are going to "raise the bar" in 2016-2017, I hope you are excited too!
Casie Lamay
Mikayla Norton
Billy Kenney
David Golm? (Hard to read the name)
Will Stewart
Nichole Kutchey
Troy Van Valkenburgh
Ava Hansen
William Newell
Breanna McCarter
Mikayla Carter
Sara Aardal
Logan White
Jacob Rushlow
Parker Judd
Matt Wenzel
Sean Miller
Hannah Ward
Molly Lee
Parker Weber
Austin Mazurek
Anna Wolan
Amanda Houthoufd
Julia Ettema
Bethani Belanger
Kaitlin Carter
Camden Crow
Connor Papason
Pat Crilly
Maddy Niblock
Alana Rutkowski
Nick Shields
Narcy Mick
Adam Ellis
Josh Trierweiler
Isabelle Scott
Sara Hoffman
Joey Wirt
Rebekah Spoor
Jasmine Brause
Kacie Koslowski
Dora Cassar
Jeremy Blatt
Christine Coon
Jacki Mrakitsch
Alyssa Fackender
Matt Allegoet
Chloe Basa
Madalynn Timmermann
Max Greenwood
Ashley Dunn
John Tucker
Thursday, June 09, 2016
Missing Band Camp Info and NYC Refund Due Date
Band Camp:
Thanks!
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
Students who plan to participate in Howell High School Highlander Marching Band in the 2016 -2017 school year must attend camp in August. Camp begins with pre-camp dates at Howell High School, followed by 5 days/ 4 nights together at Eagle Village.
Pre-Band Camp: 8am – 4pm @ Howell High School
Thursday, August 11: Leadership Day – Squad Leaders and Drum Majors
Friday, August 12: New Member Day – Everyone New to HHS Marching Band
Band Camp @ Eagle Village: http://www.eaglevillage.org/
Sunday, August 14 to Thursday, August 18: Everyone
The Information Packet and Forms that was handed out during the info meeting and that is on the sheet shack. Band Camp Packet: .docx // .pdf
BAND CAMP – MISSING INFORMATION NEEDED IMMEDIATELY (PLEASE):
The following are 2 lists of student names who either need to turn in a complete set of MB Camp Forms or just need to email/text Kris LaMay a T-shirt size. We would like all this information submitted (forms in the bandroom mailbox/Shirt sizes emailed/text to LaMay) by tomorrow, Friday, June 10. Here are the lists (Grade listed is the grade the student will be in this Fall):
T-shirt Size – email Kris LaMay (lamayk@aol.com) or text her at 517-304-2614:
Farrell, Michael – Grade 10
Hansen, Ava – Grade 11
Hendrix, Sydney – Grade 9
Henterly, Michaela – Grade 10
Jamieson, Elizabeth – Grade 9
Kuikahi, Lillian – Grade 12
Perrin, Emma – Grade 9
Sumeracki, Natalie – Grade 11
Viel, Brandon – Grade 10
Vyse, Kaitlyn – Grade 9
Missing complete set of forms (fill out, sign all pages in the form packet, and put them in the bandroom mailbox or mail to the PO Box listed on the form:
Brite, Eryn – Grade 10
Broadbent, Nicholas – Grade 10
Brzuchowski, Evan – Grade 10
Crilly, Patrick – Grade 12
Ettema, Julia – Grade 12
Gerkin, Cody – Grade ?
Judd, Parker – Grade 12
Klasko, Holly – Grade ?
Masters, Benjamin – Grade 10
McCarter, Breann – Grade ?
Rojas, Jade – Grade 10
Rushlow, Jacob – Grade 12
Senda, Nico – Grade 12
Smith, Gillian – Grade 12
Snider, Jessica – Grade 10
NYC Refund Checks:
Good News if you went on the NYC trip - Educational Tours was gracious enough (not the bus company, but the company who planned everything) to refund us a nice sum of money that comes out to somewhere around $25 +/- (give or take a few dollars) a person.
Here is what we are going to do:
- We will be getting in touch with the seniors (and Senior parents) (via the information you gave us in the trip forms) and ask them what they want to do with their money. (Receive the refund or donate to the program.)
- Anyone else still involved with the program (and their parents) will have that money deposited into their child's band account. They can use the money on future trips, music supplies, or lessons (including future band camps). We can refund current members (and their parents) if they want, but we are trying to avoid writing 195 checks. :)
If you have questions or want the check sent to you instead of being deposited (or if you are Senior/Senior parent), email Mr. Smigell / Jade at HHSBandJade@gmail.com (I will be the main one using it - but Smigell will also be using it / checking it - this is keep all the traffic going to one non-busy location and will make it easier to respond back to everyone.). Please email us the address you want us to send the check too - it makes it easier on us to process than having to backtrack all the paperwork from the trip. Thanks!
The due date for all of this is Friday, July 1st. I will let you know when the checks have been sent out - it may take a few weeks.
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
Monday, June 06, 2016
NYC Refund Checks
Hello Everyone!
Good News if you went on the NYC trip - Educational Tours was gracious enough (not the bus company, but the company who planned everything) to refund us a nice sum of money that comes out to somewhere around $25 +/- (give or take a few dollars).
Here is what we are going to do:
- We will be getting in touch with the seniors (and Senior parents) (via the information you gave us in the trip forms) and ask them what they want to do with their money. (Receive the refund or donate to the program.)
- Anyone else still involved with the program (and their parents) will have that money deposited into their child's band account. They can use the money on future trips, music supplies, or lessons (including future band camps). We can refund current members (and their parents) if they want, but we are trying to avoid writing 195 checks. :)
If you have questions or want the check sent to you instead of being deposited (or if you are Senior/Senior parent), email Mr. Smigell / Jade at HHSBandJade@gmail.com (I will be the main one using it - but Smigell will also be using it / checking it - this is keep all the traffic going to one non-busy location and will make it easier to respond back to everyone.). Please email us the address you want us to send the check too - it makes it easier on us to process than having to backtrack all the paperwork from the trip. Thanks!
I will let you know when the checks have been sent out - it may take a few weeks.
Thanks!
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
P.S.
Please remember to check the blog frequently throughout the summer - I can't wait to see everyone at Band Camp! :)
Good News if you went on the NYC trip - Educational Tours was gracious enough (not the bus company, but the company who planned everything) to refund us a nice sum of money that comes out to somewhere around $25 +/- (give or take a few dollars).
Here is what we are going to do:
- We will be getting in touch with the seniors (and Senior parents) (via the information you gave us in the trip forms) and ask them what they want to do with their money. (Receive the refund or donate to the program.)
- Anyone else still involved with the program (and their parents) will have that money deposited into their child's band account. They can use the money on future trips, music supplies, or lessons (including future band camps). We can refund current members (and their parents) if they want, but we are trying to avoid writing 195 checks. :)
If you have questions or want the check sent to you instead of being deposited (or if you are Senior/Senior parent), email Mr. Smigell / Jade at HHSBandJade@gmail.com (I will be the main one using it - but Smigell will also be using it / checking it - this is keep all the traffic going to one non-busy location and will make it easier to respond back to everyone.). Please email us the address you want us to send the check too - it makes it easier on us to process than having to backtrack all the paperwork from the trip. Thanks!
I will let you know when the checks have been sent out - it may take a few weeks.
Thanks!
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
P.S.
Please remember to check the blog frequently throughout the summer - I can't wait to see everyone at Band Camp! :)
Saturday, June 04, 2016
Commencement is Over
The Commencement is over and the students are on their way back to HHS. They should be arriving in about 45min - depending on traffic (about 8:05pm).
Thanks!
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
Thanks!
~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett
Friday, May 27, 2016
2016-2017 BAND AND ENSEMBLE PLACEMENTS POSTED HERE (PLEASE READ MEGA POST BELOW TOO)
Hello Everyone,
First of all, the bog post made by Nicole below this one is EQUALLY IMPORTANT, as it contains stuff about the parade and graduation. Having said that, here are the placements for next year. Names are in order of audition score.
PLEASE READ THIS FIRST:
#1. If your name is not on there, you either asked to have your name left off, you did not audition, or (0.5% chance) we misplaced your sheet. Talk to me on tuesday no worries
#2. If you are happy, good for you :) DON’T GLOAT OR THERE WILL BE CONSEQUENCES. If you are not happy, NO PUBLIC SALT, ESPECIALLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
#3. TALK TO ME FIRST IF YOU THINK THERE IS A PROBLEM!!! You know I am resonable, and I will listen to your concerns. There is a small chance (%0.5 chance) that we may have added your sheet wrong.
#4. If there is a star by your name, you need to talk to me on Tuesday.
#5. You are all great kids :)
#6. Please do not text or call about this over the weekend. I’ll talk to everyone who wants to talk either at the parade or on Tuesday
#7. DON'T FREAK OUT
#8. DON'T FREAK OUT. Everything is ok!
#9 - DON'T FORGET ABOUT THIS MORNING'S BLOGPOST MADE BY JADE.
Have a good weekend!!!
2016-2017 Howell High School Symphonic Band
Flutes
Koslowski
Chandler
Mira
Setlak
Mick
Carlson
Brause
Payne
Hundt
Weems
Houthoofd
Roth
Harvey
Sizemore*
Forrester*
Simet *
Morris*
Welch*
Sartor*
Oboe
Huhta
Clarinet
Bannow
Vincent
Rojas
Gorecki
Harris
Lopo
Mrakitsch
Rutkowski
Vandreumel
Salmon
Lloyd
Sowell
Basa
Smith
Stapleton
Cistulli*
Bass Clarinet
Sumeracki
Bassoon
Hughes
Saxophones
Spencer
Crilly
Grubaugh
Spiker
Thomassen
Lewis
Lingenfelter
Newell
Miriani
Barton
Weber
Stevens*
Trumpets
Judd*
Kenny*
Farrel
Lee
Ellis
Schafer
Lepecki
House
Mccarter
Smaza
Okopski
Gerkin
Woodard*
Davey*
Melby*
Brzuchowski*
Gula*
Holland*
Bouse*
Horns
Hackenberg
Hobson
Cassar
Ormsbee
Trombones
Wood*
Compton
Immel
Senda
Tait
Stochowski
Euphonium
Marmelejos
Goble
Boyer
White
Broadbent
Tuba
Bondie
Greenwood
Pebley
PERC TBA BUT WILL HAVE AN OVERALL CHAIR LIST POSTED
2016-2017 Howell High School Wind Ensemble
Flutes
Niblock
Fackender
Smaza
Wolan
Coon
Carpenter
Kutchey
Oboe
Chidester
Clarinet
Tucker
Krakowiak
Carter
Lamay
Creed
Bolton
Belanger
Labadie
Hall
Manetz
Snyder
Burke
Bass Clarinet
Scott
Mazurek
Bassoon
Shields
Saxophones
Spoor
Van Valkenburg
Trierweiler
Charette
Flory
Papson
Stone
Gregory
Trumpets
Ettema
Rushlow
Sist
Carter
Crowe
Huhta
Mullaney
Robinson
Miller
Horns
Hoffman
Dunn
Timmerman
Ray
Trombones
Miller
Walter
Blatt
Zeppa
Nolan
Tuba
Allegoet
York
Bondie
PERC TBD BUT SEPARATE LIST OF CHAIR ORDER TO BE POSTED
2016-2017 Howell Percussion Chairs
NOTE: PLACEMENTS WITHIN WIND ENSEMBLE, SYMPHONIC BAND, AND PERC ENSEMBLE STILL TO BE DETERMINED.
Rector-Brooks
Wenzel
Golm
Stuart
Hansen
Norton
Ward
Macdonald
Tann
Wirt, John
Pomminville
Smathers
Masters
Estepp
Viel
Bartlett
Monohan
Seck
Wolfe
Osgood
Owens
Cruse
Brite
Wirt, Joe
-Smigell
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