Additional Band Events Email

"Hello band families!  We have a busy month ahead.........

* Informational meeting for Marching Band Camp:

Wednesday, March 14th at 6:30 pm in the band room

This meeting is optional. Registration forms and detailed information will be available in the band room and on the band blog after the meeting if you can't attend.

Band Camp is Sunday, August 12th to Thursday, August 16th

* HHS Band Lock-in is on Friday, April 6th - times and detailed information soon!

* The Addam's Family Musical (Music for the show performed by some of our fabulous band students and Mr. Smigell is the pit director)

Friday, March 2nd and Saturday, March 3rd at 7:30 pm

Sunday, March 4th at 2:30 pm

Tickets: Students $10 and Adults $12

*  Band Booster Meeting: Wednesday, March 7th at 6:30 pm in the band room

* Band Festival March 9th and 10th

Detailed information and performance times are posted on the band blog:  Festival Info Blogpost

Email me at allegoel@howellschools.com if you have any questions!

- Laura Allegoet"

Official Festival Info and Panera Fundraiser

Festival Info:

Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble goes to their MSBOA Festival on Friday, March 9th (WE) and Saturday, March 10th (CB / SB). They will be performing at Walled Lake Northern High School. This is a mandatory performance for students in the performing bands. 

Each band will report at the Howell High School at separate times. Once attendance is taken, the students will driven via school bus to WLNHS. After their performance and judging, the students will be taken back to HHS via school bus.

It is important that the students arrive at HHS on time and in their respective ensemble's uniform to prevent any tardiness. Students will need to make sure they have their instrument (including any extra needs like reeds, oil, etc.) and sheet music.

Students who are in multiple bands - please talk to Mr. Smigell.

Students are to eat before they arrive - the festival trip for each ensemble is fairly short. There will be snacks / drinks on sale at the festival, in the cafeteria that all of the ensembles wait in for their festival scores. This is totally up to the student whether or not they want to bring money to get something (whether to calm nerves or crave any munchies/thrust after their performance).

Here is the following report / performance times for Festival for each ensemble:


Wind Ensemble: - Friday, March 9th @ 8:35pm

Report Time: 6:05 pm
Buses Leave: 6:35 pm
Performance Time: 8:35pm
Return at HHS: ~10:35pm

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Concert Band: Saturday, March 10th @9:50am

Report Time: 7:35 am
Buses Leave: 8:05 am
Performance Time: 9:50 am
Return at HHS: ~11:50 am

Symphonic Band: Saturday, March 10th @1:25pm

Report Time: 11:10 am
Buses Leave: 11:40 am
Performance Time: 1:25 pm
Return at HHS: ~3:25 pm

***If you can chaperone on one of the busses and at festival, please contact Laura Allegoet at allegoel@howellschools.com. Thank you!***

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Panera Fundraiser:

We’re doing another fundraiser, with Panera. 20% of sales will be donated back to the Band Boosters for purchases between 4-8PM on Thursday, February 22nd.

A printed flyer or an electronic version of the flyer below on a mobile phone or tablet must be presented when ordering.

PANERA FLYER 

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(Don't) Break a leg tonight! GL HF GG

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Boston Trip Roommates

It’s time to sign up for roommates!!  Students only at this time.  Chaperones, we will sign up after the meeting  that’s being rescheduled.

Students MUST be paid up to $645 in order to be able to sign up for a room with their friends.  I have a list of who’s paid up to that point if anyone needs to check please text me, Christyne MacDermaid, 734-476-0312.  I’ll respond as soon as possible.

Here’s how sign up works, gather your group of 4, email their first and last name to me at christynemacdermaid@gmail.com.  If you could try to keep it to one email per group of 4 that would really help me out.  If there’s only 2-3 of you in a group, please don’t worry!!  Email me your 2 or 3 confirmed and we will do our best to pair you with some more compatible band students.  If you are unsure of who to room with, please email me that too.  We will have at least 3 adults working on this part to put you in a room with great students!!

If someone in your group is not paid in full to the $645 amount, I will ONLY be contacting that student, privately.  I will not email that information to your whole group.

Please keep in mind that the chaperoned groups, for out on the town, will be bigger than 4 per parent, and these groups can be boy/girl.  The above email of 4 students just refers to who you are sharing a hotel room with during sleep times.

Email requests can start February 15, 2018.  I will be checking them as I’m able.

Thanks!!

Sincerely,
Christyne MacDermaid
734-476-0312 (for texting money questions)
christynemacdermaid@gmail.com (for emailing room requests)

Tonight is Cancelled

Due to the weather / roads and many students / family members having the Flu - Drumline Practice and Band Booster Meeting has been cancelled tonight.

Tomorrow's Boston Trip Meeting has also been cancelled for the same reason.

Stay safe and warm.

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

No School Tomorrow - LCHB Cancelled

No School Tomorrow - Monday, Feb. 5th.

Livingston County Honors Band Concert has been cancelled - the directors will try to reschedule it at a later date / time. He will inform me when it happens.

Stay safe and warm folks!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Official Tentative Festival Info

Festival Info:

Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble goes to their MSBOA Festival on Friday, March 9th (WE) and Saturday, March 10th (CB /SB). They will be performing at Walled Lake Northern High School.

Each band will report at the Howell High School at separate times. Once attendance is taken, the students will driven via school bus to WLNHS. After their performance and judging, the students will be taken back to HHS via school bus.

It is important that the students arrive at HHS on time and in their respective ensemble's uniform to prevent any tardiness. Students will need to make sure they have their instrument (including any extra needs like reeds, oil, etc.) and sheet music.

Students who are in multiple bands - please talk to Mr. Smigell.

Students are to eat before they arrive - the festival trip for each ensemble is fairly short. There will be snacks / drinks on sale at the festival, in the cafeteria that all of the ensembles wait in for their festival scores. This is totally up to the student whether or not they want to bring money to get something (whether to calm nerves or crave any munchies/thrust after their performance).

Here is the following report / performance times for Festival for each ensemble*:


Wind Ensemble: - Friday, March 9th @ 8:10pm

Report Time: XXX pm
Buses Leave: XXX pm
Performance Time: 8:10pm
Return at HHS: ~XXXpm

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Concert Band: Saturday, March 10th @9:50am

Report Time: XXX am
Buses Leave: XXX am
Performance Time: 9:50am
Return at HHS: ~XXX am

Symphonic Band: Saturday, March 10th @1:25pm

Report Time: XXX am
Buses Leave: XXX am
Performance Time: 1:25pm
Return at HHS: ~XXX pm

***Report times, chaperone sign up, band trailer sign up, etc. will be posted ASAP - We just wanted to get the dates, times and what information we have right now posted for those needing time off from work, etc.***

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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Congrats, Fundraisers, Boston and Upcoming Events

Congratulations!:

We congratulate John Tucker on making 6th chair Clarinet in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association All-State Band! Way to represent Howell!

Fundraisers:

LAST CALL FOR DISCOUNT CARD AND SPIRIT CUP FUNDRAISING ORDERS!!!

* The Spirit Cup and Discount Card fundraisers have been extended to Wednesday, January 31st!  Order forms for the Discount Cards can be found below and in the sheet shack in the band room.  Spirit card order forms and catalogues are in the band room sheet shack - questions for spirit cups contact Kelley Albrant at 517-285-9133.

Discount Card Order Form: HERE
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AmazonSmile:

We’re asking everyone to help us raise funds for the band program, without spending a dime! If you have not already used the AmazonSmile program, you can select Howell Band Boosters as your beneficiary, and every time you shop on Amazon, you raise funds in support of band initiatives. Thanks to the efforts of parents and students, this year we are able to dedicate $3500 to instrument repair. The AmazonSmile program will help us do more.

Once you set eligible purchases at AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the customer's selected charitable organization.

In order to participate, go to AmazonSmile

In the field called "Or pick your own charitable organization” search using our Federal Tax ID: 46-4579875. Once you do you’ll see "Parent Booster USA Inc” in Howell MI. That’s us. Click “select” and you are done!
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Winter Guard:

Winter Guard is still looking for some help. Please refer to the blogpost made earlier in the month for more information!

Winter Guard Help: HERE

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Panera Fundraiser:

Panera Fundraiser on Thursday, Feb 22nd from 4pm - 8pm.

HHS Band Trip - Boston:

• Reminder that the next Boston payment was due January 25th. You must have $645 paid by February 14th in order to sign up for a room. Room sign ups will be posted on February 15th.  If your payments are not up-to-date, then you will not be able to sign up for a room until payments total $645.
• Please start getting in your requests to use your Charms money for the final payment. We will need to have this in very soon in order to be able to use it for the last payment. The final date you are able to request money from your Charms to be used for the trip is February 16th. Due to the time needed to process everything - there will be NO late Charm requests.  
• Thank you!!!  Questions, please contact Christyne MacDermaid 734-476-0312, text or call.

***Chaperone Meeting for Boston Trip - Thursday, February 8th at 6:30 p.m. in the band room.  This is a mandatory meeting for trip chaperones only.**

HHS Band Program Upcoming Events:

• February 5th: Livingston County Honors Band Concert: 7 p.m. at Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center
• February 21st: Pre-festival Concert: 7 p.m. Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center
• March 2nd & 3rd: Addams Family Musical: 7 p.m. in the Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center (This is a wonderful collaboration of students from the band, choir and drama programs)
• March 8th - 10th: Festival: Exact dates, location and times will be announced soon! This event is mandatory for all students.
• March 21th: Howellpalooza: 7 p.m. Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center
• April 25th - 29th: Boston Trip
• May 3rd: Collage Concert: 7 p.m. Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center
• More to come!

***We will have dates for the Band Lock-in and Band Banquet for you in the next few weeks!***

Band Camp:

Band Camp dates have been finalized - Meeting including more info / packets will happen after Festival.

Leadership Day: Thurs August 9th (For Drum Majors and Squad Leaders)
New Member Day: Friday August 10th: (DM, SL and New Members)
Away Band Camp (at Eagle Village): Sunday August 12th thru Thurs August 16th

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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Reminder that the next Boston payment is due January 25th.  You must have $645 down by February 14th in order to sign up for a room.  Room sign ups will be posted on February 15th.

Also, please start getting in your requests to use your Charms money for the final payment.  We will need to have this in very soon in order to be able to use it for the last payment.  Thank you!!!
Questions, please contact Christyne MacDermaid 734-476-0312, text or call.

HHS Winter Guard Fundraiser / Donations

A Message from our HHSMB Color Guard / Winter Guard:

"Hello band families!!

Our marching band auxillary, color guard, is competing this winter and performing as "Howell High School Winter Guard".  In order to cover expenses, they are asking for monetary donations and sponsorships. I have attached a donation form with more information. Individuals AND businesses are welcome to help this wonderful, talented group!

Let me know if you have any questions and I will put you in touch with Kayla Grant ((517)- 375-0879), our fabulous color guard coach.  Thank you!!

- Laura Allegoet

Howell H.S. Band Assistant"

Donation Form: HERE

Sponsorship Form: HERE


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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

New Pre-Festival Concert Date and More!

Happy New Year!!!


Mr. Smigell and students are gearing up for a great 2018!!! Here are a few updates:

Pre-Festival Concert:

Pre-Festival concert had to be rescheduled:

New Date: February 21st @7 p.m. in the Rod Bushey/HHS Auditorium

It was originally scheduled for February 22nd - disregard that date!! February 21st is the new date

Festival:

Festival for HHS Bands will take place sometime from March 8th thru March 10th. Mr. Smigell is awaiting scheduling confirmation from the organizing group. As soon as we have confirmed dates, times and location, we will pass that on. Attendance at Festival is required for all students.

LCHBA:

Livingston County Honors Band Auditions are Wednesday, January 10th from 4pm to 6:30pm in the HHS Band Room. This is optional for students. The LCHB concert is Monday, February 5th at 7 p.m. in the Rod Bushey/HHS Auditorium.

Band Booster Meeting:

Wednesday, January 10th at 6:30 in the band or choir room.

Solo and Ensemble:

Solo and Ensemble is January 19th and 20th. This is an optional event - check with your student if you are not sure if they are participating.

Collage Concert:

Collage Concert is Thursday, May 3rd at 7 p.m. in the Rod Bushey/HHS Auditorium. This band/choir/drama performance features band's Wind Ensemble as well as award winning soloists and groups from all three performing arts departments.

Fundraising:

Discount Card fundraiser is still going on! Orders are due by January 18th.

Spirit Cup Fundraiser starts next week - more info to come!


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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Concert 12/12 and Fundraiser Info

Winter Concert:

Date: Tuesday, December 12th
When: 7pm
Report Time: 6:30pm - In performance uniform
Where: Rod Bushey / HHS Auditorium

Each ensemble has their own version of the following performance uniform which has been / will be discussed during their respective classes / hrs.

Concert (9th Grade) Band Performance Uniform:

- White Formal Shirt
- Black Tie
- Black Pants
- Black Socks and Dress Shoes

Concert Shirts:

Prices are:

White Formal Shirt - $16
Black Tie -$4
Combo - $20 (Shirt + Tie)

You pay by cash or check made to Howell HS Bands - and you can pay when the shirts / ties are delivered - up until the day of the concert.

If anyone has any money troubles, please contact Mr. Smigell ASAP. The program has a few items to help out those in need.

Discount Card Fundraiser:

Cost: $10

Order Due Dates:

Monday, December 18th  - Cards distributed on Tuesday, December 19th
Thursday, January 18th, 2018 - Cards distributed on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018

Order Form / Card Pictures: HERE

Please make checks payable to "Howell Band Boosters" - and hand in the order form / checks in an envelope in the Band Booster Mailbox in the band room (by Smigell's office).

Questions? Please contact Lisa Grager at lgrager@live.com

No refunds for un-sold cards!


HHS Colorguard Fundraiser:

Date: Wednesday, December 20th!
Time: 11am-Midnight

Come out to Buffalo Wild Wings and support the Howell High School Winterguard!

Because of all their hard work over the years, they have been able to start competing with MCGC this winter season. The team has been working so hard this year to raise the money they need and have already paid for: membership fees, gently used flags, gently used equipment bags, and some of the contest entry fees. But they still have some much more to buy during the season, which is why they need the community's help and support.

Please come on out, get some dinner and have a drink in support of this new wonderful program at Howell.

Show this flyer to the waitstaff to make your order count towards the fundraiser!

Panera Fundraiser:

Please mark your calendars for Thursday, February 22nd.

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I miss everyone! I hope everyone have a safe and warm holiday season!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

SALSA

The salsa orders are in!!  The Coon’s are starting to sort the orders tomorrow at 10am, Saturday 12-9-17.  If anyone can help with this, their address is 3680 Snowden Lane, Howell 48843.
If you cannot help sort, pick up time starts at Noon on Saturday, 12-9-17.
Thank you BND DAD Don Coon for arranging this!!

Fundraiser Update

Fundraiser Update:

     - Charms earnings have been posted to the Student Accounts for the following 3 Fundraisers:  Grand Traverse Pie Company, Meier Flowerland, and Jose Madrid Salsa.  

     - We have not received the Yankee Candle billing yet and must have the billing in order to schedule out the charms earnings that are due to the students.  As soon as the billing is received, we will work diligently to calculate those amounts and get them posted.

     - Please check your Charms Account balance and let Kris LaMay know if you have any questions or feel there is a discrepancy.  She can be reached by phone at 517-304-2614 or via email at lamayk@aol.com

     - If you'd like to request a Charms Account Withdrawal for the trip to Boston, please complete the withdrawal request form that was distributed with the trip packets and turn the request in to the band room mailbox.   There should be extra copies of the Charms Withdrawal Request Form in the bandroom or you can email Mrs. LaMay and she can send a pdf of the document.

Thanks and congratulations on successful fundraising!  

Sign up for Fantasy of Lights Soup Potluck-N ( http://signup.com/go/TKbdSuU ) on @SignUpdotcom today!

HHS Band Events for the rest of 2017 Info

Fantasy of Lights Parade Practices:

Fantasy of Lights Parade Practice Dates / Times:
Monday, November 13th @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm, Meet at HHS Band Room
Tuesday, November 14th @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm, Meet at HHS Band Room
Monday, November 20th @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm, Meet at HHS Band Room

Dress for outside weather / marching. Practice may start inside before going outside to practice parade marching.

Fantasy of Lights Parade Info:

Date: Friday, November 24th at 7pm.
Report Time: 5pm at Howell High School
Grand River is closed at 5pm - so you should be entering the M-59 way.
Departure: 6pm

We are dressing up in our uniforms, packing the trailer and buses and leaving by 6pm. Please don't be late.

We don't know our position number in the parade yet.

Students are allowed to wear stuff under their uniform to keep warm (long-johns or under-armor helps out a lot), wear simple "beanie" hats under their marching band hats as long as they are black / dark grey / dark green, and gloves (some students put hand warmers inside their gloves to help keep warm).

Students are also allowed to wear battery operated lights on themselves and their instruments as long as it doesn't interfere with them playing their instrument / their instrument's sound. Please bring your instrument home if you are plan on decorating your instrument to save time. This is completely optional to the student.

We are have a tradition of "FoL After Parade Soup Potluck" - show off your favorite or your / your family's super secret soup/chili recipe. Once the students return from the parade, they will get out of their uniforms and get warmed up with a variety of soups / chili and hot chocolate. Sign-Up Link will be available soon - look for the blogpost / Facebook shared link if interested in helping out / bringing something.

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Winter Concert:

Date: Tuesday, December 12th
When: 7pm
Report Time: 6:30pm - In performance uniform
Where: Rod Bushey / HHS Auditorium

Each ensemble has their own version of the following performance uniform which has been / will be discussed during their respective classes / hrs.

Concert (9th Grade) Band Performance Uniform:

- White Formal Shirt
- Black Tie
- Black Pants
- Black Socks and Dress Shoes

Concert Shirts:

The shirts / ties are in - but needs to be sorted.

Prices are:

White Formal Shirt - $16
Black Tie -$4
Combo - $20 (Shirt + Tie)

You pay by cash or check made to Howell HS Bands - and you can pay when the shirts / ties are delivered - up until the day of the concert.

If anyone has any money troubles, please contact Mr. Smigell ASAP. The program has a few items to help out those in need.

Smigell will make an announcement about when the shirts / ties are ready to be passed out.

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Here are some fundraisers to help students raise money for their band accounts and the Band Booster Program.

BWW's Fundraiser benefits the whole Band Booster Program - the other three Fundraisers (Grand Traverse Pie Company, Jose Madrid Salsa and Meier Flowerland) mainly helps the students (90% goes into their band accounts, 10% goes to the Band Boosters).

Grand Traverse Pie Company, Jose Madrid Salsa and Meier Flowerland flyers have been in the Band Room's Sheet Shack for awhile now - more will be printed if they are gone but here are the online versions.

***Don't give the Order Forms or Money to Mr. Smigell. Place them in the Band Room Mailbox!***

BWW’s Fundraiser:

BBWs will donate 20% of total bill to the HHS Band Booster w/ flyer.

Date / Time: Monday, November 20th from 11am - Midnight

Form: HERE

Grand Traverse Pie Company Fundraiser:

You sell 9" Fruit Pie Certificates for $17 ea. - Students gets $4.50 for their band account, Band Boosters gets $.50.

Order and Money Due: Wednesday, November 1st

Certificates: Delivered on Friday, November 10th

Flyer: HERE

Jose Madrid Salsa Fundraiser:

Students sell jars of salsa for $6 per jar (shipping is included) - Students get $2.70 for their band account, Band Boosters gets $.30.

More information about the salsas are on josemadridsalsa.com.

Order and Money Due: Friday, November 17th

Certificates: Delivered on TBD

Flyer: HERE
Menu: HERE
Order Form: HERE

Meier Flowerland Fundraiser:

You sell $30 Gift Certificates or $40 "Flower of the Month" Cards.

Two Packages:

• $30 - Gift Certificates
• Students get $4.50 for their band account
• Band Boosters gets $.50
• $40 - Flower of the Month Card
• Students get $6.30 for their band account
• Band Boosters gets $.70

Order and Money Due: Friday, November 17th

Certificates: Delivered on TBD

Flyers and Order Form: HERE

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Panera Fundraiser:

Please mark your calendars for Thursday, February 22nd.

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I know this is a lot of information - but as of tomorrow (Tues, 11/7) - I will be 39w pregnant - so my son will be born anytime now. I wanted to make sure the rest of the years events were posted - so any minor updates can be posted easily by Smigell, Christyne, or Laura until I get back and recovered a little bit from delivery / managing a 2.5yr old and a newborn (which will hopefully be after the Holiday Vacation).

Until then - I hope everyone has a safe and joy holiday season. - Stay warm! I miss everyone! I will post pictures when my son is born on Facebook (like I did with David) for those who are interested / keep asking about my pregnancy.

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Hi folks!  
We have enrichment project coming up, I thought I would repost the information for people that don't know what it is.


Enrichment Project:

This is for all classes (but marching band) - if you are in multiple classes, you only need to do one.

Purpose: To help each student help themselves get better and build skill in their instrument through selecting and completing an individual project.

Success: Being able to recognize and identify personal musical improvements resulting from the project, and being able to demonstrate this for an audience, teachers, or judge.

What Counts:

• Performing at and receiving a rating at S&E (Jan 19th & 20th)
• Taking at least 4 private lessons during the school year
• Attending a Clinic Day on your Primary Instrument
• Participating in an extra curricular ensemble (LCCB, Tuba Christmas, Jazz Band, Church Group, Flute Choir) must be approved by Smigell
• Participating in an Honors Ensemble (LCHB, DYO, UMYO, MSUYO, etc.)
• Performing a S&E piece for the class or Smigell

Things that are coming up that count / event information:

• EMU AIM Clinic - Saturday, November 18, 2017 - Website / Information
• S&E - Friday / Saturday, January 19th / 20th, 2018 @ Brighton HS
• Solo - $10 (Usually plus $20 - $40 for accompanist)
• Duet - $9 per student
• Trios, Quartets, etc. - $8 per student
• Intention is due by Monday, October 30th, 2017
• Money is due by Tuesday, October 31st, 2017

Updated Info and Forms for the FOUR Band Fundraisers / FoL Parade Float

Here are some fundraisers to help students raise money for their band accounts and the Band Booster Program.

BWW's Fundraiser benefits the whole Band Booster Program - the other three Fundraisers (Grand Traverse Pie Company, Jose Madrid Salsa and Meier Flowerland) mainly helps the students (90% goes into their band accounts, 10% goes to the Band Boosters).

Grand Traverse Pie Company, Jose Madrid Salsa and Meier Flowerland flyers have been in the Band Room's Sheet Shack for over a week now - more will be printed if they are gone but here are the online versions.

***Don't give the Order Forms or Money to Mr. Smigell. Place them in the Band Room Mailbox!***

BWW’s Fundraiser:

BBWs will donate 20% of total bill to the HHS Band Booster w/ flyer.

Date / Time: Monday, November 20th from 11am - Midnight

Form: HERE

Grand Traverse Pie Company Fundraiser:

You sell 9" Fruit Pie Certificates for $17 ea. - Students gets $4.50 for their band account, Band Boosters gets $.50.

Order and Money Due: Wednesday, November 1st

Certificates: Delivered on Friday, November 10th

Flyer: HERE

Jose Madrid Salsa Fundraiser:

Students sell jars of salsa for $6 per jar (shipping is included) - Students get $2.70 for their band account, Band Boosters gets $.30.

More information about the salsas are on josemadridsalsa.com.

Order and Money Due: Friday, November 17th

Certificates: Delivered on TBD

Flyer: HERE
Menu: HERE
Order Form: HERE

Meier Flowerland Fundraiser:

You sell $30 Gift Certificates or $40 "Flower of the Month" Cards.

Two Packages:

• $30 - Gift Certificates
• Students get $4.50 for their band account
• Band Boosters gets $.50
• $40 - Flower of the Month Card
• Students get $6.30 for their band account
• Band Boosters gets $.70

Order and Money Due: Friday, November 17th

Certificates: Delivered on TBD

Flyers and Order Form: HERE

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Panera Fundraiser:

Please mark your calendars for Thursday, February 22nd.

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Fantasy of Lights Parade Float:

Message from our Band Booster President:

"Hi Friends -


We’ve been offered the chance to put the band trailer in the Fantasy of Lights parade for the first time. Very exciting. In order to make this work, we would need to form a special group to design and light the trailer. This would need to be a group effort so before we commit, I need to hear from folks who are willing to make time and who can loan holiday lighting and decorations. I’m also looking for someone to take charge of this effort and own it.


For more info see: http://www.howell.org/fantasy-of-lights/


Send me a note back indicating:
- Interest
- If you can contribute lights/decor
- If you can act as coordinator/organizer


Thank you. "

You can contact him (Dean Norton) at dean.norton@gmail.com

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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Four Fundraisers

Here are some fundraisers to help students raise money for their band accounts and the Band Booster Program.

BWW's Fundraiser benefits the whole Band Booster Program - the other three Fundraisers (Grand Traverse Pie Company, Jose Madrid Salsa and Meier Flowerland) mainly helps the students (90% goes into their band accounts, 10% goes to the Band Boosters).

Grand Traverse Pie Company, Jose Madrid Salsa and Meier Flowerland flyers have been in the Band Room's Sheet Shack for over a week now - more will be printed if they are gone but here are the online versions.

***Don't give the Order Forms or Money to Mr. Smigell. Place them in the Band Room Mailbox!***

BWW’s Fundraiser:

Save The Date for a BWW’s fundraiser on Monday, November 20th.

Flyer and More details to come soon!

Grand Traverse Pie Company Fundraiser:

You sell 9" Fruit Pie Certificates for $17 ea. - Students gets $4.50 for their band account, Band Boosters gets $.50.

Order and Money Due: Wednesday, November 1st

Certificates: Delivered on Friday, November 10th

Flyer: HERE

Jose Madrid Salsa Fundraiser:

Students sell jars of salsa for $6 per jar (shipping is included) - Students get $2.70 for their band account, Band Boosters gets $.30.

More information about the salsas are on josemadridsalsa.com.

Order and Money Due: Friday, November 17th

Certificates: Delivered on TBD

Flyer: HERE
Menu: HERE
Order Form: HERE

Meier Flowerland Fundraiser:

You sell $30 Gift Certificates or $40 "Flower of the Month" Cards.

Two Packages:

• $30 - Gift Certificates
• Students get $4.50 for their band account
• Band Boosters gets $.50
• $40 - Flower of the Month Card
• Students get $6.30 for their band account
• Band Boosters gets $.70

Order and Money Due: Wednesday, November 1st

Certificates: Delivered on TBD

Flyer: HERE

Order Form: HERE

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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

First Band Concert / Basket Raffle, Boston Trip Update, and Concert Shirt Fittings

Marching Band Rehearsal for Concert:

The marching band will be having a rehearsal to go over entering / exiting the auditorium and all of the music covered in for this season. 

MB Rehearsal Date:

TODAY, October 17th

After School (2:30pm) until done (hopefully by 3:30pm or so)

First Band Concert - Wed, Oct. 18th @7pm:

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. :)

Basket Raffle:

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.

If you are donating a basket, please bring your baskets/items to the band room by the end of school on October 18th.

Volunteers are needed to help ensure a successful fundraiser. Please contact Lisa Grager (info below) if you can help set up / sell raffle tickets!

Setup: 4:30pm

Selling Starts: 6:00pm until the concert begins.

Mr. Smigell will raffle off the baskets in-between performances. Lots of neat baskets! 

Questions:
Chairperson: Lisa Grager

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

Band Program - Boston Trip Forms / Update:

Students Spots Open: 45 (90 / 135)
Chaperones Spots Open: 0 (15 / 15 - w/ 3 on waitlist)

This is how things are being handled for Boston this year:

• Payments are being made directly to the trip company.
• Students can start signing up online today - limit of 135 spots for students. 
• Students also need to fill out the Student Information Form and Health Info form which gets mailed to the P.O. Box or turned in to the band room mail box. Charms monies can only be used for 3rd and/or 4th payments.
• Online registration for chaperones opens on November 1st with the trip company. 
• Limit of 15 Chaperones on this trip due to the number of buses.
• Chaperones must have their Central Registry Clearance done with the State of Michigan AND the high school paperwork done before they can get on the "eligible" list. Adults names will be put on a list in the order we received their paperwork. 
• If you went to band camp - the CRC and HS paperwork is already in the districts system for the school year (one of the advantages of going to band camp).
• If someone signs up online as a chaperone before November 1st or before we have their paperwork, they will be removed from the trip until after we receive their paperwork. Chaperones also need to fill out the General information sheet and health info form.

Student Forms and Information Packet:

Student Packet Here

Chaperone Forms and Information Packet:

Chaperone Packet Here

Concert Shirt Fittings:

This refers to any 9th grade, new student to the program or any student needing a new shirt.

Mr. Bourbonias from the Brighton Tux Shop is coming in Friday, October 20th during 7th hr to do white formal shirt fittings.

The shirts / ties will come in mid-November.

Prices are (about*):

White Formal Shirt - $16
Black Tie -$4
Combo - $20 (Shirt + Tie)

* - These have been the prices the last few years. We are working on the official prices still but wanted to give a heads up to how much they have traditionally cost.

You pay by cash or check made to Howell HS Bands - and you can pay when the shirts / ties are delivered - up until the day of the concert.

If anyone has any money troubles, please contact Mr. Smigell ASAP. The program has a few items to help out those in need.

Band Program Calendar:

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

BAND CALENDAR

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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

(Posted by Jason Smigell for Laura Allegoet)

Hello Band Families!

We have had an inquiry about the initial deposit payment for the Boston trip:  When signing up for the Boston trip, you MUST make the entire $215 deposit payment to hold your spot.  If only partial payment is made, you will be moved to the wait list and students that have paid in full will take precedent over the partial payment travelers.

If you have any questions, please contact me at allegoel@howellschools.com or Mr. Smigell at smigellj@howellschools.com

Thank you!

- Laura Allegoet

Howell High School Band Assistant