Pep Band, Homecoming Game, and First Concert

Pep Band  - Friday, September, 29th:

When: Friday Night - Sept 29th @6:30pm - End (~9pm unless a shut out, weather, time outs, etc.)
Where: Brighton HS - 7878 Brighton Rd, Brighton, MI 48116 // Meeting at Visitor Gate
What (to wear / bring): Instrument, Flip-Folder of Music (Upperclassmen bring any extra music you have from the past yrs to help with the new members), W/E your instrument may need (extra reeds, valve oil, etc.) and you MUST wear this seasons' MB shirt (Star Wars)

Pep Band is not required - it goes towards your band letter / medals and it is fun. ^.^ You meet Mr.Smigell at the gates at 6:30pm to get in free (for students - parents must pay ~$5 at the admission gate to enter). Mr. Smigell will be at the game the whole time. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from Brighton HS (ask if you need a ride - Smigell will help you find a ride with another student (don't be afraid to ask)). Be sure to bring home your instrument Friday after school - there will be no way to get into the band room Friday evening (and remember to bring them back to school on Monday). Parents are welcome to cheer on the band / football team.

Home Game #4 - vs. Canton:
Friday, October 6th - @7pm

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE BELOW! (This is the generic one used in the past few years - real schedule will be posted when known).

Normal (But Shortened) School Day:

• Selected students play during B lunch
• Selected students play during C lunch
• Drumline plays at the end of 5th hr
• Entire MB goes to Pep Rally // MB, Color Guard, Drumline Plays
• Right after school, the MB goes to the Stadium (may already be there if the weather is nice, if not - the pep rally would be in the field house)
• MB does dress rehearsal with the court

Uniforms: After Dress Rehearsal
Load the Buses/Leave: 4:00pm
Arrive / Unload the Buses: 4:15pm
Parade: 5:00pm

~~~ Performs in the Homecoming Parade ~~~

Tailgate: 5:45pm (If you or your parents volunteered to bring stuff for it, please remember ^.^)
Uniforms: 6:20pm - Be back in Uniform
Step Off: 6:35pm
Pregame: 6:45pm - MB Performs Halftime / PreGame Show
Kickoff: 7:00pm - MB Performs During Halftime (with Court stuff)
Game Ends: 9:30pm-ish (Depending on timeouts, injuries, etc.) This will be a longer performing game due to the special things that happen during Pre-Game, Half-time, and Post-Game.

STUDENTS WILL NOT HAVE A CHANCE TO GO BACK HOME UNTIL EVERYTHING IS DONE. Students must bring their lunch (a large one is recommended due to the amount of energy they will be using until Tailgate), this season's MB shirt, black socks, black shoes, etc.

Tailgate for the Fourth Game* - Friday, Oct 6th @ 5:45pm:
Sign Up Link is coming soon!



Band Program Trip - Boston Meeting:

• October 10, 2017
• 6:30pm
• High School Band Room

Its been a Howell Bands tradition that every two years Mr. Smigell takes arranges a trip to another city to expand the horizons of the bandos. Highlights include taking in the city sights, good eats, a ball game, a play or museum, a symphony performance, and a clinic opportunity with a luminary of the music world. In NYC during our last trip, the clinician was Michael Adelson, the cover conductor for the New York Philharmonic and Conductor of the Auros Group for New Music in Boston. Typically each student has a chance to go on two trips, usually New York and Boston.

This year’s trip will be to Boston. We were last in Boston in 2014. Check out the trip video composed by then-student Kousa Yamaoka here.

Please attend if you are interested in the trip this school year.  There will be information for students and interested chaperones.  This has been announced in classes.

First Band Concert:

Wednesday, October 18th at 7pm in the HHS / Rod Bushey Auditorium.  The concert will show all the concert ensembles, including the marching band.

Dress Code: "Dress nicely". This means NO TSHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS/PANTS, JEANS, OR TENNIS SHOES. Obviously this also means that all clothing needs to be school appropriate as well. Gentlemen - a nice shirt and tie with slacks or khakis will do. Ladies - a nice blouse or sweater with a skirt or slacks put you in the clear. You will be changing into your uniform during the concert after you perform if you are in marching band, so bring your marching uniform (the season's black, fitness / pj shorts, all black socks and all black shoes).

Report Time For All: 6:30pm - Show up already in your nice outfit. :)


Band Program Calendar:

This School Year's Band Program Calendar is available here:

BAND CALENDAR


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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Star Wars Deluxe Shirt (and More)

We have extended the due to date for the Star Wars Deluxe Shirt deadline until Monday, September 25th.

The shirts are $35 - full payment is needed at placing the order.

You can either order / pay over via phone or in person at JJ Jingleheimer.  It is important to make this due date in order to have your Star Wars Deluxe Shirt before the last game.

Full details on ordering / purchasing the Star Wars Deluxe Shirt and all of the other Band Merchandise are provided on the flyers below.


Star Wars Deluxe Shirt Flyer

BND / Other Band Merchandise Flyer

Thanks!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Third Home Game = Senior Show

Check the earlier posts about Band Spirit Gear and Basket Raffle for the first Band Concert.


Home Game #3 - vs. Livonia Franklin:
Friday, September 22nd - @7pm

Report Time: 4:30pm ON THE FIELD*** (Please try not to be late, we only have enough time to run through the whole thing a couple times)
Tailgate: 5:00pm (If you or your parents volunteered to bring stuff for it, please remember ^.^)
Uniforms / Senior Pictures: 5:50pm - Bring your "first game uniform".
Step Off: 6:05pm
Senior Family Meeting Up: 6:15pm* at the Gate near the Scoreboard
Senior Walk: 6:20pm
Pregame: 6:45pm - MB Performs Pregame Show
Kickoff: 7:00pm - MB Performs During Halftime
Game Ends: 9:00pm-ish (Depending on timeouts, injuries, etc.)

* - If you are walking/want to walk with the band over to the field - you still have to pay admission at the ticket booth before you can meet up with your Senior student at the Scoreboard gate. It is important to be lined up before the Senior Walk starts to prevent any issues.

Tailgate for the Third Game - Friday, Sept 22nd @5:00pm:
Everyone needs to bring $3 per person please if you are not donating something or helping with something (listed on the Sign Up link). 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. This helps with the extra costs needed to feed everyone. Thanks!

Sign Ups for what 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). Powdered Gatorade / Powerade is also something we use a lot in the fall season.

Uniform for the Third Game* - Friday, Sept 22nd @ 7pm:

• This Seasons' Marching Band T-Shirt 
• Khaki Shorts - School Appropriate, No Stains or Rips/Tears 
• All Black Socks
• All Black Shoes - No White/Colored Logo, Trim or Soles

Smigell wants everyone in this uniform for the game - as of right now the temperature at game time for Friday is 88 degrees. He wants the students to be safe (aka not overheat) for the game and ask for the students to wear their "1st game of the year" uniform (which is listed above). If the weather cools down before then (aka Michigan weather loves to change on us) - then we will be in our marching uniform - he will call it the day of the game but please be prepared to wear the first game uniform.

Senior Show Line-Up Survey:

Seniors - please fill this out to the fullest. This form is due by Wednesday, September 20th. The Senior Show is Friday, September 22nd.

FORM

Band Program Calendar:

This School Year's Band Program Calendar is available here:

BAND CALENDAR


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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

BAND BOOSTER BASKET RAFFLE

OCTOBER 18^th

                  

Prior to our annual Fall Band Concert, the Boosters organize a BASKET RAFFLE FUNDRAISER.

We’re requesting members to kindly donate baskets/items for this raffle, volunteer your time and talents or purchase raffle tickets the night of the concert.  

POPULAR BASKET THEMES:  Food, coffee, lottery, movie night, sports, seasonal, sweets,              

                                                   school spirit, games………..   Ideas are limitless.  Be creative!

Please bring your baskets/items to the band room by the end of school on October 18^th.

Volunteers are needed to help ensure a successful fundraiser.

Setup begins at 4:30                Selling begins at 6:00 until the concert begins.

Mr. Smigell will raffle off the baskets in-between performances.

The Marching Band performance is definitely a Highlight!

Chairperson:  Lisa Grager

Email her at lgrager@gmail.com or text her at 517 672-2552.

Thank You for Supporting the Howell Band Program!

Many newbie parents have asked about green/gold band wear. Spirit of Livingston made it for us 2 years ago. They have pulled up the old account and activated it again.

The Spirit of Livingston band store is open. It will close on Sept 17th so items can be received in time to wear at the homecoming game.
Then, the store will reopen and the items ordered in Round 2 will be ready in time for Christmas.
Go to: spiritoflivingston.com
Click on "custom stores"
Then click "Howell Band"

Everyone will pick up their own orders from the store when they are ready. If you can't make it for pick up, contact Michelle Vincent for assistance.
Mvincentc43@gmail.com

Home Game #2

Practices During the School Year:

Yes - After School Practices start on the first day of school (Tuesday, Sept 5th) - and they go from 2:30pm to 3:30pm.

Practices:

Monday Night: 6:30pm - 8:30pmish @ HHS Football Stadium
Tues - Thurs After School: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Friday: No After School Practice (except Homecoming Game Day); Practice before Tailgate on Home Game Nights

HHS Home Football Games - Season 2017:

• Home vs Salem - Thursday, August 31st@ 7pm
• Home vs Novi - Friday, September 8th @ 7pm
• Home vs Livonia Franklin (Senior Show)* - Friday, September 22nd @ 7pm
• Home vs Canton (Homecoming)* - Friday, October 6th @ 7pm

* The Senior Show and Homecoming switched their traditional order due to having a short / early home game schedule (too close to the beginning of school to plan the dance).

Home Game #2 - vs. Novi:
Friday, September 8th - @7pm

Report Time: 4:30pm ON THE FIELD*** (Please try not to be late, we only have enough time to run through the whole thing a couple times)
Tailgate: 5:30pm (If you or your parents volunteered to bring stuff for it, please remember ^.^)
Uniforms: 6:00pm - Bring your solid Black socks and shoes - and w/e is needed to keep warm!
Step Off: 6:35pm
Pregame: 6:45pm - MB Performs Pregame Show
Kickoff: 7:00pm - MB Performs During Halftime
Game Ends: 9:00pm-ish (Depending on timeouts, injuries, etc.)

Tailgate for the Second Game* - Friday, Sept 8th @ 5:30pm:
Everyone needs to bring $3 per person please if you are not donating something or helping with something (listed on the Sign Up link). 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. This helps with the extra costs needed to feed everyone. Thanks!

Sign Ups for what is needed for the tailgate is here: SIGN UP LINK *
* - We still need some help with uniforms and the trailer!

Bottled water is always welcomed (since we go through a lot every school year - especially in the fall). Powdered Gatorade / Powerade is also something we use a lot in the fall season.

Uniform for the Second Game* - Friday, Sept 8th @ 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.

We will be in our marching band uniforms for this game. If the weather is too cool for you - you can wear long johns / non-bulky clothes that can't be seen outside the uniform (jeans, sweatpants, etc. are bulky / thick and make the pants look weird / deformed shaped).

Senior Show Songs:

Daft Punk Medley:
Video

My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light 'Em Up):
Video

Downtown:
Video

Senior Show Line-Up Survey:

Seniors - please fill this out to the fullest. This form is due by Wednesday, September 20th. The Senior Show is Friday, September 22nd.

FORM

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I hope everyone had an awesome first week of school!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

First Home Football Game and Practices Info

Extra Practice:

We may need to add an extra rehearsal due to the rainy weather. After polling the students, we found out this Wednesday, August 30th from Noon until 1:30pmish on the field should be good for almost everyone. We will announce at the end of rehearsal tomorrow if we need to schedule this rehearsal or not.

THERE IS NO NEED FOR BONUS PRACTICE TOMORROW (WED 8/30) - BE READY ON THE FIELD AT 4:30PM ON THURS (8/31)! <3 Practices During the School Year:

Yes - After School Practices start on the first day of school (Tuesday, Sept 5th) - and they go from 2:30pm to 3:30pm.

There is no Monday practice on Labor Day, September 4th.

Practices:

Monday Night: 6:30pm - 8:30pmish @ HHS Football Stadium
Tues - Thurs After School: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Friday: No After School Practice (except Homecoming Game Day); Practice before Tailgate on Home Game Nights

HHS Home Football Games - Season 2017:

• Home vs Salem - Thursday, August 31st@ 7pm
• Home vs Novi - Friday, September 8th @ 7pm
• Home vs Livonia Franklin (Senior Show)* - Friday, September 22nd @ 7pm
• Home vs Canton (Homecoming)* - Friday, October 6th @ 7pm

* The Senior Show and Homecoming switched their traditional order due to having a short / early home game schedule (too close to the beginning of school to plan the dance).

Home Game #1 - vs. Salem:
Thursday, August 31st - @7pm

Report Time: 4:30pm ON THE FIELD*** (Please try not to be late, we only have enough time to run through the whole thing a couple times)
Tailgate: 5:30pm (If you or your parents volunteered to bring stuff for it, please remember ^.^)
Uniforms: 6:00pm - Bring your solid Black socks and shoes. You will get this seasons t-shirt to wear.
Step Off: 6:35pm
Pregame: 6:45pm - MB Performs Pregame Show
Kickoff: 7:00pm - MB Performs During Halftime
Game Ends: 9:00pm-ish (Depending on timeouts, injuries, etc.)

Tailgate for the First Game* - Thursday, August 31st @ 5:30pm:

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 *
* - We are completely full - YAY! <3 Thank you all who signed up! 

Bottled water is always welcomed (since we go through a lot every school year - especially in the fall). Powdered Gatorade / Powerade is also something we use a lot in the fall season.

Uniform for the First Game* - Thursday, August 31st @ 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.


Uniform Fittings Left:

Wednesday, August 30th @8am - Noon: New Members

Parents help needed! Please contact Christyne MacDermaid at: (734) 476 - 0312 or christynemacdermaid@gmail.com if you can help!

Senior Show Songs:

There was a tie - and Smigell is still determining how to break it - which will depend on how fast we can get the music ordered / in. It will be announced soon.

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I hope everyone have an awesome first game of the season - and a fun / safe / relaxing Labor Day Weekend!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

HHSMB Senior Show Voting has Started

This message is for the HHS MB Seniors.

School hasn't started yet - but I need to get the songs for the Senior Show picked out before Labor Day. Our Senior Show is way earlier this year than normal too because our early Home game schedule and switching the Senior Show and Homecoming games.

This means I have to start writing the Senior Show much earlier than in the past to make sure Smigell has it before the 2nd Home Game (Sept 8th) - so you guys have 2 weeks to prepare for Senior Show Game (Sept 22nd).

Seniors -

Please vote now!

HHSMB SENIORS VOTE HERE!

Due date for entries is Sunday, August 20th.
Voting starts on Monday, August 21st and ends on Friday, August 25th. A blogpost with the link will be posted.

Results will be announced on Saturday, August 26th.

P.S. Please check the other blogposts about practices, uniform try-ons, and more about this season!

P.S.S. Aerial Pictures taken from my father's fly-by at Band Camp are available here:
BAND CAMP 2017 PICS


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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

UNIFORM FITTINGS
SCHEDULE OF FITTINGS AND PLEA FOR HELP

ALL VETS MUST TRY ON THEIR UNIFORM TO CONFIRM FIT AND TO CONFIRM YOUR UNIFORM DID NOT GET MIXED UP IN THE CLEANING SHUFFLE!!!

Tuesday August 22 Volunteers needed
I need help on this morning with organizing the uniform room for fittings.  This would be from 7:30am to 11:30am.  Any adult available please text or call Christyne MacDermaid 734-476-0312.  No experience necessary.  If I don't get enough volunteers there's a possibility we would be done by 9:30am.

Tuesday August 22 Vets try on only
10:30-11:30am
If vets don't have somewhere to be right after practice, please try your uniform on to confirm fit.  We must see your uniform on this year!!  If I don't get enough volunteers for this day, we will do this on the next scheduled dates.  Due to time and my day job, I cannot refit on this day.  Unfortunately, if we need to refit you it will need to be done on Aug 23, below.

Wednesday August 23 Vets fittings
10:30am-1:30pm
I will need volunteers from 9:30-1:30

Thursday August 24 Newbies fittings
10:30am-12:00pm
If you are new to marching band, you need to pick a newbie day and wait after practice in line to be fit.  I'll need volunteers from 10am-12:00pm.

Weds Aug 30 Newbies fittings
8am-12:00pm
I'll need volunteers from 7:45am-12:00pm

I understand that students work, as do the parents that drive them.  Newbies please pick a day and time from the above newbie date to be fit.  Volunteers, please text or call me with the day or days you can help out.  734-476-0312

Vets if the refitting date does not work for you, please choose a newbie date instead.

Thanks everyone!!

Bandos have left camp!!  Estimated arrival back to Howell High is 3:30-4pm.  See you there.  Please have your student get their medication from the nurse.

ATTN MB Seniors

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 before Labor Day. Our Senior Show is way earlier this year than normal too because our early Home game schedule and switching the Senior Show and Homecoming.

This means I have to start writing the Senior Show much earlier than in the past to make sure Smigell has it before the 2nd Home Game (Sept 8th) - so you guys have 2 weeks to prepare for Senior Show Game (Sept 22nd).

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, August 20th.
Voting starts on Monday, August 21st and ends on Friday, August 25th. A blogpost with the link will be posted.

Results will be announced on Saturday, August 26th.

P.S. There was a HUGE blogpost made last night about Band Camp, practices, this season, and more. Please check it out!
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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Band Camp and Beyond!

Band Camp:

Report Times for Home Band Camp:

• Leadership Day: (Drum Majors / Squad Leaders) 
• @HHS: Thursday, August 10th: 8:30am to Noon
• If you applied and passed the test, you are required to show up to "graduate" in becoming a Squad Leader. This is mandatory!
• New Member Day:
• @HHS: Friday, August 11th: 8:30am to Noon
• Anyone new to Marching Band and Squad Leaders need to be at this. This is mandatory, unless cleared by Mr. Smigell, Mrs. Allegoet, and Mrs. MacDermaid.

Report Times for Away Band Camp:

• Sunday, August 13th: Everyone - To Go To Eagle Village
• @HHS: 7am - Check-In, Instrument Assignment, Load Trailer / Buses
• Thursday, August 17th: Everyone - Return To School
• @HHS: ~ 2:30pm / 3pm (Watch the Blog / FB Groups for exact ETA)

Packing List:

Dress to the weather - Currently it's being reported for Hersey, MI for us to have mid/high 70s weather and being partly cloudy. But this is MICHIGAN, where weather can change in a blink of an eye!

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

All medication needs to be in their original container (w/ the prescription label) and handed in to the head nurse. Check with the head nurse about any emergency medication that needs to be carried.

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. 35 -36). 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

Three 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: Jade
Show: Star Wars  (the 2nd show if there are two)
Author: Jade
Password: Hansshot1st   (Han S shot first (as in Han Solo)).

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

Post-Band Camp Practices:

Tuesday, August 22nd: 7:30am - 10:30am -> Main Football Stadium
Wednesday, August 23rd: 7:30am - 10:30am -> Main Football Stadium
Thursday, August 24th: 7:30am - 10:30am -> Main Football Stadium

Monday, August 28th: 7:30am - 10:30am -> Main Football Stadium
Tuesday, August 29th: 7:30am - 10:30am -> Main Football Stadium

**First Football Game - Additional Practice / TailGate / Etc. will be announced after Band Camp**

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.

We understand that School Orientation is during the week of the 21st. We got it okayed for students to get theirs done on Monday or during the afternoon sessions of their grades assigned day (if they have a morning session). The only thing the students have to do is to tell the staff that they are with the Marching Band.

Uniform Fittings:

More info coming after Band Camp.

HHS Home Football Games - Season 2017:

• Home vs Salem - Thursday, August 31st@ 7pm
• Home vs Novi - Friday, September 8th @ 7pm
• Home vs Livonia Franklin (Senior Show)* - Friday, September 22nd @ 7pm
• Home vs Canton (Homecoming)* - Friday, October 6th @ 7pm

* The Senior Show and Homecoming switched their traditional order due to having a short / early home game schedule (too close to the beginning of school to plan the dance).

Also, this is a four home regular game season - Smigell and I personally checked today with the Varsity Football Coach and the Athletic Department.

Uniform for the First Game* - Thursday, August 31st @ 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.


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~ I'm in Michigan and excited to start the season!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

I am officially ON DUTY :)

Hello everyone,

I just wanted to let you all know that I'M OFFICIALLY BACK from vacation :D

I am now checking my work email (smigellj@howellschools.com) daily and if you need to talk on the phone, email me and I'll give you a call.

I'M REALLY EXCITED ABOUT THIS UPCOMING YEAR!!! I have some new ideas and I've heard alot of you have some too!

We have some great marching band music picked out and the drill is EPIC.

Special thanks to Kris, Christine, Laura, Dean, Don, Jade/Nicole, Joe, Kayla, and anyone else that helped the ship run during the summer!

Be sure to read the posts coming down the pipe from Christyne and Jade/Nicole, as they will have the details of the upcoming year's calendar and schedule.

LET'S ROCK!

-Smigell


  

Marching Band info!!

Squad Leader Day
August 10th
8:30am-12:00pm
You know if you're a squad leader already.  All who applied, passed the test and are accepted!  Please show up if you are.  This is mandatory!!

Newbie Day
August 11th
8:30am-12:00pm
Anyone new to Marching Band and squad leaders need to be at this.  This is mandatory, unless you've already cleared not being there with Smigell, Mrs. Allegoet, or Mrs. MacDermaid.

Please be drinking water NOW through the entire season of marching band!!  You cannot catch up very easily if you show up to camp dehydrated.  It could also cause you to possibly vomit in front of your friends, which is not fun.  Bring a water bottle to refill at everything marching band related, especially newbie day and to camp.  We will provide lots of water and Gatorade.

Also, get outside and get used to the weather.  You will be glad you did!!

CHAIR AND ENSEMBLE PLACEMENTS FOR NEXT YEAR (WITH MANY CAVEATS)

Hello Everyone,


The following are the placements for Howell HS Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble.  They have been placed in chair order.  The chair placements for Percussion are also posted.  They have not been put into ensembles yet because many still need to perform the minimum entrance test for Percussion Ensemble.  After that, we will divide them up and place them as well.

A few notes before you check the placements:


#1. DON'T FREAK OUT

-Your score and placement are probably correct.  Yes, every once in a while we make calculation errors, but literally less than 1% of the time.  If you have a concern though, talk to me before freaking out.

-If you did not make the ensemble you wanted to make or did not get the chair you wanted, there are a variety of reasons.  If you have a case to make, I will gladly hear it.

-You know that whatever your concern, I will always listen and try to help you.

#2. IF YOU ARE NOT ON THIS LIST....

- You haven't auditioned yet
- You told me you weren't coming back
-You auditioned and were told you needed to redo it.
-We screwed up and your sheet is somewhere in my office (less than 1%)
-Aliens took it (less than .00001% chance)

#3. BE CLASSY

1. Gloating, trash talking, and/or saltiness over social media or in person can result in loss of placement.  Competition is a part of life and is healthy when done right.   If you have a problem please come to me first, I will show you the proper way to deal with it.


#4. If you have an asterisk by your name I need to talk to you.
There are many reasons I need to talk to people.  Don't freak out!

Overall I was really pleased with the results.  We have two fine ensembles that will really be able to shine next year, and a talented group of young percussionists that will join the two ensembles in addition to forming Perc Ensemble.


Without further ado...

Symphonic Band 2017-2018 initial placements

Flutes

Emily Gonzales

Cecilia Nagel

Marian Kennedy

Holly Klasko

Kirsten Lama

Hailey Smith

Cas Morris

Caylyn Mira

Saylor Payne

Julianna Neppa

Cameron Setlak

Melanie Carlson

Amanda Peddie

Camryn Harvey

Rebecca Sizemore

Veronica Leppecki

Sonja Sherrill

Mikayla Welch*

Anna Sartor*

Summer Simet*

Ethan Kennedy*

Oboe

Charles Huhta

Bassoon

Colin Dewitt

Clarinet

Claire Flory

Lauren Soth

Alex Lam

Katie Vyse

Jade Rojas

Katie Sowell

Patti Salmon

Natalie sumeracki

Madison Van Dreummel

Austin Fisher

Aaron Bannow

Ava Sorvala

Haley Jacobson

Derek Simet

Mason Passinault

Samantha Lee

Audrey Lloyd

Shane Norris*

Saxophone

Morgan Atkins

Ben Yoder

Sarah Aardal

Savannah Grubaugh

Sam Spiker

Will Newell

Hannah Thomason

Alex Kukuzke

Connor Lewis

Mitch Albrant

Blake Stephens*

Caitlyn Arrick*

Trumpets

Jacob Zirkle

Kyle Matta

Connor Lewis

Joe Shaffer

Luke Thacker

Cody Gerkin

Anthony Hanvey

Craig Stebbing

Paul Smaza

Andrew Trierweiler

Madison Melby

Adam okopski

Josh Zamonski

Owen Wood

Austin woodard*

Abbey Holland*

Ryan Gula*

Evan Bruchowski*

Michael Davey*

Trumpets cont.

Joe Nepa*

Horns

Sharon Kwan

Shannon Hobson

Evan Hibbard

Zach Farmer

Trombones

Hunter Compton

Ashlyn Tait

TJ Stachowski

Tyler Ralko

Jonathan Hoffman

Euphonim

Kaleb Boyer

Mike Goble

Jordan Tracey

Christina Marmelejos

Tuba

Dale Pebley

Matt Arbruster

Jackson Bondie

Percussion Chairs 2017-2018

Haley Smathers

Alec Pomminville

Brandon Tann

Hannah Ward

Ava Hansen

Molly Macdonald

Mikayla Norton

Ben Masters

Emma Perrin

Shane Morrison

Sara Guarino

Ryan Bartlett

Zoe Benn

Alaina Pitera

Brandon Viel

Andrew Grager

John Wirt

Zach Estepp

Josh Osgood

Mickey Bonanni

Joey Wirt

Sydney Hendrix

Ethan Charles

Nolan Mitchell

Zach Breuer

Rocco Merucci

Louis Knight

Wind Ensemble 2017-2018 initial placements

Flutes

Maddy Niblock

Alyssa Fackender

Lizzy Jamieson

Emily Endebrock

Christine Coon

Chloe CHandler

Kacie Koslowski

Marcy Mick

Oboe

Morgan Chidester

Dallas Pine

Clarinets

John Tucker

Emily Manetz

Jessica Snider

Jessica Krakowiak

Nora Hall

Karissa Harris

Amanda Bolton

Kim Meagher

Margeaux Labadie

Emily Vincent

Bethani Belanger

Jackie Mrakitsch

Sarah Burke

Kylie Lopo

Bassoon

Nick Shields

Mason Hughes

Saxophones

Zach Charette

Matt Roberts

Braden Gregory

Kylie Stone

Josh Trierweiler

Hannah Lingenfelter

Brandon Spencer

Connor Papson*

Trumpets

Camden Crowe

Michael Farrell

Michael sutton

Jacob House

Molly Lee

Tom prince

Paula Lepecki

Bree McCarter

Horns

Ashley Dunn

Chris Hackenberg

Drew LaCommare

Dora Cassar

Trombones

Sean Miller

Dan Zeppa

Evan Nolan

Jeremy Blatt

Kyle Brinker

Matt Immel

Ephonium

Nick Broadbent

Tuba

Jackson Bondie

Marcus Banks

Max Greenwood