Home Football Game This Thurs!

Home Game #4 - vs. Salem (JV/8th Graders):

Thursday, September, 27th - @~6:30pm (estimated start time)

SCHEDULE BELOW! 

Practice: 4pm

Tailgate: 5pm (If you or your parents volunteered to bring stuff for it, please remember ^.^)

Uniforms: 5:30pm
Step Off: 6:00pm

Pregame: 6:15pm (Approx)

Kickoff: 6:30pm (Approx) - MB Performs During Halftime 

Game Ends: 8:30pm-ish (Depending on timeouts, injuries, etc.)

We are performing with the 8th graders at this game while supporting our JV Football team.

Tailgate for the Game:

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 need help with a lot of things! Any help is greatly appreciated! 

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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

HOMECOMING FRIDAY!

Home Game #3 - vs. Hartland (Homecoming):

Friday, September, 21st - @7pm

SCHEDULE BELOW! 

Normal (But Shortened) School Day:

• Entire MB goes to Pep Rally // MB, Color Guard, Drumline Plays @1:35pm at the Field House
• 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 a 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 their "Halftime" at 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 Game: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 a few things!

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.

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Have a great homecoming! Stay safe!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Fall 2018-2019 Chair Placements

Hello everyone!


Below are the chair placements for all four bands.  Here are a couple of things before we begin:

1. DON'T FREAK OUT.  If you are concerned about your placement, please talk to Mr. Smigell first.

2. We are a team, and we are a family.  Healthy competition is good for our program, but gloating or saltiness is not acceptable whether face to face or on social media.  Inappropriate reactions to chair placement in either direction will not be tolerated.  We support each other!

3. As always, there are occasional errors in this process.  If you are not on the list, or if you think we might have made a mistake, or you have any questions or concerns, PLEASE TALK TO ME (Mr. Smigell) FIRST BEFORE FREAKING OUT.  We literally run about 99.5% correct, however.

Concert Band:

Flutes:
Ellie Bonanni
Sara Reder
Olivia LaCommare
Marissa Di Bello
Kaitlyn Barrett
Sarah Konsdorf
Zakkery Higgins
Jocelyn Alexandres
Liam Trembath
Sara Nichols
Emma Hacke
Grace Birch
Samantha Anderson
Claudia Lepecki
Hannah Martin

Clarinets:
Grace Fyke
Brian Roberts/Phillip Hampton TIE
Andrew Damboiu
Brent Nichols
Evalyn Schlacht
Jorja Vartoogian
Clare Rollins
Ryan Smith

Saxophones:
Ben Miller
Lucas Farmer
Joseph Janssen
Edra Timmerman
Ben Zeppa
Leah Sleder
Nevan Smith
Nathan O'Mara

Trumpets:
Sasha Catlett
Elijah Flak
Cody Barnes
Ben Arrick
Drew Flory
Dominic Pellegrino
Alex Alesso
Luke Walters
Logan Wilson
Adam Buchler
Bella Pupa

French Horn:
Nick Walker
Lily Hampton
Ben Broadbent
Adam Roberts
Samantha Evard

Trombone:
Michael Cole
Elijah Belanger
Alex Barron
Andrew Ochodnicky

Euphonium:
Lily Vincent
Danny Bolton

Tuba:
Arvin Yang

Percussion:
Molly Perrin
Jadon Deland
Anna Hoffman
Justin Fackender
Joziah McCray
Lucas Novak
Tarence Torres



Symphonic Band

Flutes:
Karris Mahoney
Theresa LaFramboise
Alicia Burton
Kaitlyn Meyer
Isabella Zack
Genna Griffin
Anna Sartor
Shelby Kern
Sophie Harbison
Olivia Dakota
Isabella Lingenfelter

Oboes:
Emily Cuellar
Emma Wood

Clarinets:
Ann Ketchum
Mariah Huhta
Courtney Taylor
Brianna Brunk
Ethan Kibler
Olivia Gomez

Bass Clarinet:
Caden Harris
Carter Grissom

Saxophones:
Abby Asel
Jace Hund
Evan McDonnell
Connor Murphy
Josh Jennings
Ryan Lane
Jon Page
Deven Welch
Brent Berry

Trumpet:
Hannah Vasiloff
Dan Klungle
Ben Hauck
Ethan Ormsbee
Devon Harlow
Ryan Gula
Ty Vickerman
Nolan Koch

French Horns:
Mathias Dahline
Jonathan Lachowicz

Trombone:
Jacob Drotos
Gunnar Offerman
Kyle Kotarski
Niklas Woodard

Euphonium:
Owen Tolsdorf
Cameron Houthoofd
Brice Berry

Tuba:
Jaya Yacks
Alex Portner

Percussion:
Mason Macdermaid
Brandon Viel
Brendan Melmoth
Cooper Ferguson
Josh Page
Parker Freeman
Zach Estepp
Kachiri Hartwell
Alex Ellis


Highlander Band

Oboe:
Charlie Huhta

Flute:
Emily Gonzales
Bria Sheffer
Cas Morris
Saylor Payne
Kay Lama
Cameron Setlak
Melanie Carlson
Kaylee Malone
Hailey Smith
Veronika Lepecki
Julianna Nepa

Clarinets:
Austin Fisher
Haley Jacobson
Derrick Simet
Jade Rojas
Katie Vyse
Mason Passinault
Patti Salmon
Shane Norris

Saxophones:
Josh Cowger
Ryan Herrmann
Mitch Albrant
Sam Spiker
David Johnston
Chet Brayton
Caitie Arrick

Bass Clarinet:
Madison Vandreumel

Bassoon:
Colin Dewitt

Trumpet:
Craig Stebbing
Anthony Hanvey
Andrew Trierweiler
Cody Gerkin
Paul Smaza
Joseph Nepa
Madison Melby
Josh Zamonski
Austin Woodard
Owen Wood

French Horn:
Evan Hibbard
Zach Farmer

Trombone:
Renea Kenney
Sean Gleason
Casey Papson
Ashlyn Tait
Tyler Ralko
Tj Stachowski

Euphonium:
Jenna Wellman
Jordan Tracy
Christina Marmolejos
Kale Boyer

Tuba:
Jackson Bondie
Luke Breuer
Alex Portner

Percussion:
Andrew Grager
Rocco Merucci
Alaina Pitera
Zac Breuer



Wind Ensemble

Flutes:
Chloe Chndler
Lizzy Jamieson
Cecilia Nagel
Amanda Peddie
Marian Kenney
Calyn Mira
Emily Endebrock

Oboe:
Dallas Pine

Clarinets
Kim Meagher
Margeaux Labadie
Nora Hall
Alex Lam
Kylie Lopo
Claire Flory
Lauren Soth
Emily Vincent
Jessica Snider

Bass Clarinet:


Bassoon:
Mason Hughes

Saxophones:
Zach Charette/Matt Roberts TIE
Braden Gregory
Brandon Spencer
Ben Yoder
Hannah Lingefelter
Morgan Atkins
Hannah Thomason

Trumpets:
Sean Gleason
Michael Farrel
Michael Sutton
Jacob Zirkle
Luke Thacker
Tom Prince
Kyle Matta

French Horns:
Drew LaCommare
Chris Hackenberg
Sharon Kwan
Shannon Hobson

Trombone:
Danny Zeppa
Mztt Immel
Kyle Brinker
Hunter Compton
Jon Hoffman

Euphonium:
Mike Goble
Nick Broadbent

Tuba:
Marcus Banks
Matt Armbruster

Percussion:
Brandon Tann
Mikayla Norton
Zoey Rector Brooks
Alec Pominville
Lillia McCurdy


THANKS FOR EVERYONE'S EFFORTS DURING THESE AUDITIONS!

-Smigell

Pep Band Tomorrow!

Pep Band: Friday, September, 14th:

When: Friday Night - Sept 14th @6:30pm - End (~9pm unless a shut out, weather, time outs, etc.)

Where: Novi HS - 24062 Taft Rd, Novi, MI 48375 // 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 (Big Screen Themes)

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 Novi 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.

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Please refer to the older posts:

Hockey Band  <-----

September MEGA Post  <-----

for news on other upcoming events (including Homecoming!) this month!

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~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Hockey Band Info!

Hello Everyone!

Here is the Hockey Band Info:

The HHS Band Program has been invited to substitute for the UofM Hockey Band - and perform in their place for the Saturday, October 6, 2018 Home Game vs Vermont.

1. The game is at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor, MI.

Your Child MUST attend at least 3 of the 4 following rehearsals:

Tuesday, September 18th => 3:30pm - 4:40pm

Tuesday, September 25th => 3:30pm - 4:40pm

Monday, October 1st => 5:00pm - 6:15pm

Wednesday, October 3rd => 3:30pm - 4:40pm

They are signing up tomorrow in class and I will choose from those who signed up (assuming that kids that cannot make rehearsals will not sign up)

2. We are being driven by bus to Ann Arbor, with a few of the children being driven by chaperone. If you are adamant about your child not being driven by a chaperone (we do screen them), please let Smigell know so he can make sure they ride the bus.

3. Report time is Saturday, Oct 6. at 4:45 PM. Bus will depart at 5:30pm.

4. The game is at 7:30PM. Tickets are available through through the University of Michigan Ticket Office (google-able) if you would like to come watch!

5. Your child will receive a box lunch, a t-shirt, and a ride to the game. Such a deal!

6. Return time is anywhere from around 10:45-11:30pm so make sure to be checking for those texts around that time :) And the Blog / Facebook pages.

September MEGA Blogpost

HHS Home Football Games - Season 2018:

• Home vs Fordson - Saturday, August 25th @ 4:30pm
• Home vs Plymouth - Thursday, August 30th @ 7pm
• Home vs Hartland (Homecoming) - Friday, September 21st @ 7pm
• JV Home vs Salem (Middle School Students) - Thursday, September 27th @7pm
• Home vs Brighton (Senior Show) - Friday, October 12th @ 7pm

Pep Band: This Fri CANCELED!

This Friday's Pep Band at Northville HS has been canceled due to distance / travel. The Pep Band will be traveling next week to Novi HS.

Pep Band: Friday, September, 14th:

When: Friday Night - Sept 14th @6:30pm - End (~9pm unless a shut out, weather, time outs, etc.)

Where: Novi HS - 24062 Taft Rd, Novi, MI 48375 // 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 (Big Screen Themes)

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 NoviHS (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 #3 - vs. Hartland (Homecoming):

Friday, September, 21st - @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 their "Halftime"at 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.

MB Uniform Fitting:

The last uniform fitting is Wednesday, September 12th after MB until 5pm.

School Year MB Practices:

Monday Evenings: 6:30pm - 8:30pm (This includes the first day of school!)

Tuesdays - Thursdays: 2:30pm - 3:30pm

HHS Band Program Info Packet:

All of the students were sent home an info packet that included the HHS Band Program's calendar. Here is a copy of the packet in case you missed it / lost it / etc. - so you can mark the important dates on your calendar!

HHS BAND PROGRAM PACKET

HHS Band Spiritwear:

We have two companies that sell HHS Band Spiritwear - "Spirit of Livingston" and "JJ Jinkelheimer's". They both have different options to choose from.

Here are the info / links to both of them.

"Spirit of Livingston" Store

"JJ Jinkelheimer's" Info Sheet

HHS Band Booster Meeting: Sept 5th @6:30pm:

A message from Dean Norton - Band Booster President:

"Hello everyone -

If you’ve never been involved in the Band Boosters, our primary purpose is two-fold: to provide a mechanism for parents to become more deeply involved in band program—thereby enriching student experiences, and to support the program and student activities within the program through fundraising. And we have fun!

We’ve set our meeting date and time for this season as the first Wednesday of each month, at 630PM, in the HHS Band Room. As such our inaugural meeting for this season will be Wednesday, September 5, at 630PM.

We are Parent-Powered and we need you this year. If you meant to be involved last year but couldn’t make it work, this may be your year! If you are new to high school band, come check it out.

I hope you can join us.

Thank you. "

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I had an awesome time working in person with the HHS MB for the month of August! I will miss you all until I can come visit / work in person again!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

MB SENIORS VOTING LINK

Seniors!

This is for MB Seniors - the students of the Class of 2019 ONLY!

Time to VOTE on the Senior Show Music handed in!

CLICK HERE TO VOTE: FORM <-------

Voting will close at 1st hr on Thursday, August 30th.

Results will be posted by that afternoon. 

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I am excited for our first "home game" tomorrow! 

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

HELP Needed & August 30th Game Info

Hello band families!

Christyne MacDermaid is in URGENT need of help with marching band uniform fittings!  Below is the uniform fitting schedule.  Please contact Christyne MacDermaid at christynemacdermaid@gmail.com or text her at 734-476-0312 if you can help.  No experience necessary!

Uniform Fittings

VETERANS:

TOMORROW!  Wednesday, August 29th after practice (3:30 to 5) and from 6 to 8:30 (during drumline practice)

NEW MARCHING BAND MEMBERS:

Last name A to M - Tuesday, September 4th after practice (3:30 to 5)

Last name N to Z - Wednesday, September 12th after practice (3:30 to 5)

If you need to come on a different day than you are assigned, that is fine!

Home Game #2 vs. Plymouth

We are serving pizza for our first tailgate - cost is $3.  You may pay ahead of time by having your student put the money in an envelope and dropping in the band room mailbox OR pay at the tailgate.  Thank you to everyone that signed up to donate items and volunteer.  There are still a few spots open to help with clean up in the football stadium stands toward the end of the game.  You can sign up here:  http://signup.com/go/vvEiphZ

Report time at the football stadium for practice:  4:30 pm

Tailgate: starts around 5 or 5:15 pm

Step Off: 6:20 pm (The band lines up in the loading dock area between the band room and auditorium and then march over to the stadium. This is a must see!)

Pregame: 6:30 pm - MB performs before/during the ceremony for the re-naming of the football stadium (John Dukes Field)

Renaming Ceremony:  6:40 pm

Kickoff: 7:00pm

Game ends:  between 9 and 9:30 pm (band members will march back over to the band room and depart from there)

Uniform for this game is the same as the last game at U of M:  Marching band t-shirt, khaki shorts (no booty shorts), black shoes and black socks.  Shoes and socks must be solid black - no white or other colors on the shoe or soles.

Marching Band Seniors - don't forget to vote for senior show music!  See the blog post from August 24th to vote!

Band Camp Pictures - A message from Emily Vincent

Hello everyone!! I just wanted to post on here again because we are in MAJOR need of marching band camp pictures! If you don't send me your pictures, we won't be able to have a page this year! Please send them to me at ev67203@howellschools.com and put "Band Camp 2018-19" in the subject line. Thanks a ton!!
~ Emily Vincent

It's been a great week of school so far!  Go Highlanders!

- Laura Allegoet

Howell HS Band Assistant

Marching Band - August 30th game and Uniform Fittings

 August 30th Game Info

What a great performance for our marching band at U of M stadium for our "home" opener Saturday! Our next home game is Thursday, August 30th at 7 p.m. Below is the link to sign up if you can help or donate to the tailgate.

This is our pizza tailgate so we ask each student to donate $3 to cover the cost of the pizzas.

1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: http://signup.com/go/vvEiphZ

Report time for the game on Thursday is 4:30 - please be on the field and ready to practice at 4:30! 

Uniform Fittings

Uniform fittings start this week for veterans:

Wednesday, August 29th after practice (3:30 to 5) and from 6 to 8:30 (during drumline practice)

New marching band member uniform fittings:

Last name A to M - Tuesday, September 4th after practice (3:30 to 5)

Last name N to Z - Wednesday, September 12th after practice (3:30 to 5)

If you need to come on a different day than you are assigned, that is fine!

Christyne MacDermaid will need lots of help for fittings on all days. If you can help, please email her at christynemacdermaid@gmail.com

Band Camp Lost and Found

Finally......if your student left anything at band camp, please have them check the lost and found. If it's not there, we can contact the camp and see if it is still there and they will mail the item to you. They found a retainer and prescription glasses if your student is missing theirs.................

Buses have left UofM

Buses left UofM

Current ETA is 830pm (depending on traffic)

ATTN SENIORS: Senior Show Songs

Seniors!

This is for  MB Seniors - the students of the Class of 2019 ONLY!

Time to get the Senior Show Music assembled!

First you fill out a form with three songs to be voted on later. 

Then you will vote on the songs your class handed in. 

Here is the form to fill out: FORM

You will have until Tuesday, August 28th to hand songs in.

Then the next day, I will post the voting link - voting will close at 1st hr on Thursday, August 30th.

Results will be posted by that afternoon. 

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I am excited for UofM tomorrow! 

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

This Saturday

Post-Band Camp Practices:

Thursday, August 23rd: 6pm - 8pm -> Challenger Soccer Field
Friday, August 24th: 8am - 11am -> Howell Football Field

Orientation:

Thursday, August 23rd: 8am - 11am

Pictures will be made up on Wednesday, September 5th!


HHS Home Football Games - Season 2018:

• Home vs Fordson - Saturday, August 25th @ 4:30pm
• Home vs Plymouth - Thursday, August 30th @ 7pm
• Home vs Hartland (Homecoming) - Friday, September 21st @ 7pm
• JV Home vs Salem (Middle School Students) - Thursday, September 27th @7pm
• Home vs Brighton (Senior Show) - Friday, October 12th @ 7pm

First Game (@UofM - Sat, August 25th) Information:

Tickets are $10 at the door. You can buy them ahead of time at the Athletic Department Weds - Fri from 9am - 3pm. If tickets are bought ahead of time, Howell gets a higher % of the ticket price.

Everyone - including chaperones/staff - needs to buy a ticket to the game in order to get in. The only people that don't need to buy tickets are the students in the marching band. 

Report Time: 2pm

Leave: 2:30pm

Pre-Game: 4pm

Game Starts: 4:30pm

Halftime: ~6pm

Arriving at the School: ~ 8 / 8:30pm

Students are in charge of their own dinners. They will have 3rd quarter off to buy / eat their dinner (just like our regular home games). Please make sure that students eat lunch before arriving for report time and have money to buy dinner. No outside food / beverages are allowed inside the stadium. 

All regular UofM Big House Stadium Rules apply to this game. Here is the website with all the rules listed: UofM Stadium Rules

Parking: If you are planning on parking lots surrounding the stadium or Pioneer's parking lot - it is $10. Here is the map of the parking lots for the UofM Big Ten Stadium parking - which includes where the handicapped parking is located. UofM Stadium Parking 

Both Howell (Home) and Fordson (Away) fans are sitting on the away side of the stadium. It is general seating - so no need to worry about assigned seats.

Uniform for the First Game* - Sat, August 25th @ 4:30pm:

• This Seasons' Marching Band T-Shirt (They will get either Thurs or Fri practice)
• Khaki Shorts - School Appropriate, No Stains or Rips/Tears - or booty shorts.
• All Black Socks
• All Black Shoes - No White/Colored Logo, Trim or Soles

*This uniform is used throughout the school year.

It is IMPORTANT to have full black shoes and socks - especially for this game! Any color will stand out in the stands.

School Year Practices:

Monday Evenings: 6:30pm - 8:30pm (This includes the first day of school!)

Tuesdays - Thursdays: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Fridays: Only on Home Game Days (will be announced exactly what time closer to the game)

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Seniors!

This Friday afternoon, I will post the Senior Show Song/Music Survey stuff. You will have until Friday, August 31st to hand songs in. Then the next day (Saturday, September 1st) I will post the voting link - voting will close on Wednesday, September 5th.

Be prepared!

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I am excited to be here for the rest of the month - and to be able to go to the first two games. I can't wait for this Saturday's game!

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

The busses left camp at 1pm today.

August MEGA Post

Band Camp:

Report Times for Home Band Camp:

• Leadership Day: (Drum Majors / Squad Leaders) 
• @HHS: Thursday, August 9th: 8:30am to 1pm
• 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 10th: 8:30am to 1pm
• 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.
• Bring your instruments and a water bottle
• Report to the Band Room

Report Times for Away Band Camp:

• Sunday, August 12th: Everyone - To Go To Eagle Village
• @HHS: 7am - Check-In, Instrument Assignment, Load Trailer / Buses
• Thursday, August 16th: Everyone - Return To School
• @HHS: ~  3:30pm (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 low/mid 80s weather and being sunny - with rain on Wednesday / Thursday. But this is MICHIGAN, where weather can change in a blink of an eye! Be prepared for rain - bring a poncho!

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
• Rain Poncho / Umbrella
• 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, Vapes, 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.

Post-Band Camp Practices:

Monday, August 20th: 8am - 11am -> Challenger Soccer Field
Tuesday, August 21st: 8am - 11am -> Challenger Soccer Field
Wednesday, August 22nd: 8am - 11am -> Challenger Soccer Field
Thursday, August 23rd: 6pm - 8pm -> Challenger Soccer Field
Friday, August 24th: 8am - 11am -> Challenger Soccer 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.

Post-Band Camp Orientation:

NEW DATE - They just changed it on us!

Thursday, August 23rd: 8am - 11am

Pictures will be made up on Wednesday, September 5th!


HHS Home Football Games - Season 2018:

• Home vs Fordson - Saturday, August 25th @ 4:30pm
• Home vs Plymouth - Thursday, August 30th @ 7pm
• Home vs Hartland (Homecoming) - Friday, September 21st @ 7pm
• JV Home vs Salem (Middle School Students) - Thursday, September 27th @7pm
• Home vs Brighton (Senior Show) - Friday, October 12th @ 7pm

First Game (@UofM - Sat, August 25th) Information:

Tickets are $10 at the door. You can buy them ahead of time at the Athletic Department Mon - Fri from 9am - 3pm (call ahead of time to make sure someone is in the office and not in a meeting). If tickets are bought ahead of time, Howell gets a higher % of the ticket price.

Everyone - including chaperones/staff - needs to buy a ticket to the game in order to get in. The only people that don't need to buy tickets are the students in the marching band. 

Report Time: 2pm

Leave: 2:30pm

Pre-Game: 4pm

Game Starts: 4:30pm

Halftime: ~6pm

Arriving at the School: ~ 8 / 8:30pm

Students are in charge of their own dinners. They will have 3rd quarter off to buy / eat their dinner (just like our regular home games). Please make sure that students eat lunch before arriving for report time and have money to buy dinner. No outside food / beverages are allowed inside the stadium. 

All regular UofM Big House Stadium Rules apply to this game. Here is the website with all the rules listed: UofM Stadium Rules

Uniform for the First Game* - Sat, August 25th @ 4:30pm:

• 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. 

School Year Practices:

Monday Evenings: 6:30pm - 8:30pm (This includes the first day of school!)

Tuesdays - Thursdays: 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Uniform Fittings:

More info coming after Band Camp.

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We will post the 2nd Home Game (First Real Home Game) info after the UofM Game. 

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

~ Nicole "Jade" Prewett

Squad Leader List and Pre Band camp days REVISED!!!!

Hello Everyone!


I hope everyone has been having a great summer.  It is almost time to begin Marching Band.  I have to tell you,  I am very VERY excited.

Still waiting on some of the info for orientation, still waiting on a little bit of info on band camp report times (plan on sometime in the 6am or 7am hour for that).



For now:

Here is the squad leader list:

Morgan Atkins
Ben Masters
Marcus Banks
Danny Zeppa
Zach Charette
Jackson Bondie
Luke Thacker
Alaina Pitera
Amanda Peddie
Marian Kenney
Mike Goble
Kaleb Boyer
Lauren Soth
Cas Morris
Hunter Compton
Derrick Simet
Chris Hackenberg
Hailey Smith
Hannah Thomason
Micheal Farrel
Nora Hall
Nick Broadbent
Emma Perrin
Emmalyn Terril
Mikayla Norton
Michael Sutton
Drew Lacommare
Anna Sartor
Matt Roberts
Brayden grogory
Kim Meagher
Cameron Setlak
Cecilia Nagel
Ryan Gula
Zoe Benn
Lizzy Jamieson
Danielle K.
Holly Humphries
Eve KNickerbocker
Hailey Allport
Tom Prince






Squad leader day is 8:30am-1pm August 9th (Start in the HHS Band Room for both)  Attendance is mandatory if you wish to be considered for squad leader candidacy.

Newbie day is 8:30am-1pm August 10th.  Attendance is OPTIONAL FOR NEWBIES (although we strongly suggest it simply because it is very helpful) but is MANDATORY FOR SL CANDIDATES.  Everyone should bring their instruments to these days and we suggest you bring a water bottle, sunscreen and comfortable shoes.  We also suggest for the newbies that you wear athletic gear.  In the past we have kids get a little exhausted if they overdress.

As tomorrow is the first of August (holy cow!), You can consider me officially "Back in business".  If you have questions about anything band, please feel free to email me at Smigellj@howellschools.com !!!

GOOOOOO HIGHLANDERS!!!!

This is our schedule for the year.  The first home game is at U of M!!!  We will share how to get tickets for that as well.  The home games are mandatory for Marching Band students. If Mr. Smigell decides to do pep band at an away game, those are optional.  For pep band the student has to take their instrument home, have their own transportation to and from the game, then be able to get their instrument back to school by Monday.  For the home games, we always do a tailgate prior to step-off.  Tailgate help from adults is usually needed starting between 4:30-5pm.  I hope this helps if anyone is planning work schedules for the Fall.

Also, make sure to purchase khaki shorts before they are gone from stores.  These are a uniform requirement for those hot days.  They must be past your fingertips in length, per school dress code policy.

The band folks that answer all of your questions are all enjoying various vacations.  If you have questions, and have FaceBook, pop on over to Howell HS Band FaceBook page and ask away.  If you don’t, feel free to email christynemacdermaid@gmail.com and I’ll answer ASAP.  No question is a bother, or silly, especially when you are new to the program!!!

8-25-18 HOME vs. Fordson HS (U of M) 4:30pm We will post student’s report time to the school in August.

8-30-18 HOME vs. Plymouth HS 7pm

9-7-18 AWAY vs. Northville HS 7pm

9-14-18 AWAY vs. Novi HS 7pm

9-21-18 HOME vs.  Hartland HS 7pm

9-28-18 AWAY vs.  Salem HS 7pm

10-5-18 AWAY vs.  Canton HS 7pm

10-12-18 HOME vs.  Brighton HS 7pm

10-19-18 AWAY vs. Open Date 7pm

Hello Folks,

These are the placements for next year's Howell Bands.

Some things to remember:

1. I posted these on a Friday for a reason.  Let it sit for a weekend, I will happily speak with anyone about their placement on Monday.  The good news is that there is a little bit of wiggle room since each band is smaller. Every situation is different and will be dealt with individually.  

2. If you are not on the list it is because

a. You did not audition

b. You told me your were dropping band or taking percussion ensemble.

c. We lost your audition (highly unlikely)

3. DO NOT FREAK OUT. Talk to Smigell first, then freak out if you like.

4. ANY GLOATING OR SALTINESS ON SOCIAL MEDIA CAN RESULT IN DISCIPLINE AND/OR LOSS OF PLACEMENT.

Great work everybody. We will have four wonderful talented bands that are going to shine. I can't wait!

-Smigell

Howell High School Symphonic Band 2018-2019

Flutes

Genevieve Griffin

Karris Mahoney

Isabella Zack

Kaitlyn Meyer

Theresa Laframboise

Shelby Kern

Alicia Burton

Olivia Dakota

Juliana Nepa

Anna Sartor

Sophie Harbison

Isabella Lingenfelter

Oboe

Emma Wood

Emily Cuellar

Clarinet

Maria Huhta

Ann Ketchum

Brianna Brunk

Courtney Taylor

Ethan Kibler

Olivia Gomez

Bass Clarinet

Caden Harris

Carter Grissom

Saxophones

Connor Murphy

Deven welch

Josh Jennings

Ryan Lane

Chet Brayton

Jon Page

Brent Berry

Trumpets

Hannah Vasiloff

Dan Klungle

Ben Hauck

Drake smith

Devon Harlow

Ethan Ormsbee

Ty Vickerman

Nolan Koch

Horns

Mathias Dahline

Jonathon Lachowicz

Trombones

Jacob Drotos

Gunnar Offerman

Kyle Kotarski

Luc Hartwell

Niklas Woodard

Euphonium

Owen Tolsdorf

Trey Bouse

Cameron Houthoofd

Tuba

Alex Poertner

Jaya Yaks

Percussion

Luke Sheets

Mason Macdermaid

Kachiri Hartwell

Brendan Melmoth

Josh Page

Tristan Carney

Cooper Fergusen

Parker Freeman

HOWELL HS 2018-2019 HIGHLANDER BAND

Flutes

Bria Sheffer

Kay Lama

Saylor Payne

Cameron Setlak

Kaylee Malone

Emily Gonzales

Veronica Lepecki

Cas Morris

Hailey Smith

Melanie Carlson

Oboe

Charlie Huhta

Bassoon

Colin Dewitt

Clarinet

Hayley Jacobson

Derrick Simet

Austin Fisher

Jade Rojas

Patti Salmon

Katie Vyse

CJ Neboyski

Shane Norris

Mason Passinault

Bass Clarinet

Madison VanDreumel

Sam Lee

Saxophones

Mitch Albrant

Sam Spiker

Jace Hund

Alex Kukuzke

Ryan Hermann

David Johnston

Caitlin Arrick

Trumpets

Craig Stebbing

Anthony Hanvey

Paul Smaza

Madison Melby

Andrew Trierweiler

Joseph Nepa

Joe Schaffer

Owen Wood

Josh Zamonski

Adam Okopski

Cody Gerkin

Horns

Evan Hibbard

Zach Farmer

Trombones

Ashlyn Tait

Tyler Ralko

Tim Stachowski

Renae Kenney

Casey Papson

Euphonium

Jordan Tracy

Kaleb Boyer

Cristina Marmolejos

Jenna Wellman

Tuba

Matt Armbruster

Luke Breuer

Percussion

Sara guarino

Rocco Merucci

Andrew Grager

Alaina Pitera

Zach Estepp

Sydney Hendrix

Brandon Viel

Zach Breuer

Howell HS 2018-2019 Wind Ensemble

Flutes

Chloe Chandler

Emily Endebrock

Lizzie Jamieson

Marian Kenney

Caylyn Mira

Amanda Peddie

Cecilia Nagel

Clarinets

Kim Meagher

Kylie Lopo

Claire Flory

Margeaux Labadie

Laren Soth

Nora Hall

Emily Vincent

Jessica Snider

Alex Lam

Oboe

Dallas Pine

Bassoon

Mason Hughes

Saxophones

Brayden Gregory

Zach Charette

Matt Roberts

Brandon Spencer

Hannah Lingenfelter

Hannah Thomason

Morgan Atkins

Ben Yoder

Trumpets

Michael Farrell

Sean Gleason

Kyle Matta

Jacob Zirkle

Michael Sutton

Luke Thacker

Tom Prince

Horn

Drew LaCommare

Sharon Kwan

Chris Hackenberg

Shannon Hobson

Trombone

Danny Zeppa

Kyle Brinker

Matt Immel

Hunter Compton

Johnathon Hoffman

Euphonium

Mike Goble

Nick Broadbent

Tuba

Jackson Bondie

Marcus Banks

Percussion

Mikayla Norton

Haley Smathers

Brandon Tann

Alec Pominville

Ryan Bartlett

Lillia McCurdy

Zoey Rector Brooks