Marching Band Info & Orientation

Some marching band info - August will be here before we know it!

Below is our marching band/football schedule for the 2019 season.  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.

Thursday 08/29/19  *Franklin High School       Away 7:00 PM
Friday 09/06/19  *Plymouth High School          Away 7:00 PM
Friday 09/13/19  *Northville High School      Home 7:00 PM
Friday 09/20/19  *Novi High School               Home 7:00 PM
Friday 09/27/19  *Hartland High School          Away 7:00 PM
Friday 10/04/19  *Salem High School            (Homecoming Game) Home 7:00 PM
Friday 10/11/19  *Canton High School          Home 7:00 PM
Friday 10/18/19  *Brighton High School          Away 7:00 PM
Friday 10/25/19   OPEN/KLAA Crossover    (Senior Night ) Home 7:00 PM

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.  A marching band t-shirt will be provided for all students and handed out after we return to school.

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 Laura Allegoet at allegoel@howellschools.com or Christyne MacDermaid at christynemacdermaid@gmail.com and we'll answer ASAP.  No question is a bother, or silly, especially when you are new to the program!!!

BAND CAMP 
Squad leader day is 8:30am-noon August 8th (Start in the HHS Band Room for both)  Attendance is mandatory if you wish to be considered for squad leader candidacy.  Mr. Smigell will post the squad leader list later in July.

Newbie day is 8:30am-noon August 9th.  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.

Band Camp - check in begins at 7 a.m. on August 11th in the band room.  Busses depart for camp at 8 a.m.  We will need students to help load luggage on the busses!

Packing List - Packing List on Page 4 of the band camp registration packet (click here)
 
MARCHING BAND PRACTICE SCHEDULE 
Practices for the week of August 19th are to be determined.  Typically, there are approx. 3 practices (sometime Monday through Thursday) and take place in the morning (starting around 8 a.m.) and last an hour or two.  We will have a schedule set for the week of August 19th by band camp.

Once school starts on August 26th, the practice schedule is as follows:
Mondays (no practice on Labor Day!) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday through Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Friday practices TBA depending on the week (home games/away games)

Practices are mandatory!

ORIENTATION
Orientation is the week of band camp.  Make-up orientation days are August 20th and 22nd from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.  Students can do everything on those days except have their picture taken.  Pictures can be taken on the designated picture re-take day.  The school will mail you a packet of information in late July/early August.

The procedure for parking passes is the same as last year.  You apply for the parking pass on-line.  You may get a parking pass for your student while they are at camp on their designated orientation day. Questions?  Please contact Sharin Smith at smithsh@howellschools.com  

The high school's 10-12 building will be closed from July 1st until August 5th .  If you need something, I recommend sending an email to Sharin Smith at the above email address.  She will be working at the freshman campus during this time.

We look forward to seeing all of you in August!  Have a great summer!

- Laura Allegoet :)

Band Camp Payment Due /Panera / End of Year Info

Only 7 school days left for the 2018-19 school year!  As we wrap things up, here is some important info!

FINAL BAND CAMP PAYMENT DUE TOMORROW - WEDS. MAY 29TH
If you still have a balance due for marching band camp, that is due this Wednesday, May 29th!  Please include a payment voucher (and any other forms you may not have submitted with your deposit) with your final payment.  Forms included in the band camp packet below.  Questions about your final payment?  Contact Laura Allegoet at allegoel@howellschools.com

BAND CAMP PACKET

PANERA FUNDRAISER - THURSDAY, MAY 30TH FROM 4 TO 8 P.M.
Eat at Panera in Howell on Thursday and support the band boosters.  Bring in or show the flyer below and a portion of the proceeds from your purchase will go to the band program.

PANERA FUNDRAISER FLYER

BAND BOOSTER MEETING WITH ELECTIONS - WEDS. JUNE 5TH AT 6:30 P.M.
Join us for the final band booster meeting of the school year!  Thank you to everyone that has helped this past school year - we wouldn't have the awesome band events and program we do without volunteer and family support.  If you have questions about any of the board member positions or becoming more involved with boosters, contact Dean Norton at dean.norton@gmail.com

MUSIC LESSONS

Marching band camp coaches and Howell HS Band alumni Mike Block (trumpet) and Casie LaMay (clarinet) are teaching lessons!  If your trumpet or clarinet player wants to take lessons over the summer, this is a great opportunity!  Information below:

MIKE BLOCK (TRUMPET)

CASIE LAMAY (CLARINET)

LIVINGSTON COUNTY CONCERT BAND (LCCB)
Attention students and parents that may be interested in performing with the Livingston County Concert Band this summer!  It's time to think about LCCB's 2019 Summer Series!  If you are planning on playing with us this summer, please register via the form (link below).

There is no charge for students or summer only participants, however, they do need to purchase a shirt, which is $20.  Also, there is no need to go to EVERY performance.

COMPLETE FORM - HERE

If anyone has any questions, feel free to call Chris Niblock at 810-923-9613 or email theniblocks@sbcglobal.net

Livingston County Concert Band

lccbmusic.org

CHAIR PLACEMENTS FOR NEXT YEAR. PLEASE READ THE POST BELOW THIS FOR PARADE INFO!!!!!!!!!

Hello Folks!

Below are the chair placements for next year.  There have already been a couple errors found and two spelling errors.  Those have been corrected.  

Couple Things:

1. I am not talking about this until Tuesday 5/28.  I will happily talk to you about your audition and placement at that time.  You know I am reasonable.
2. No gloating or salt in person or over social media.  Doing so could jeopardize your placement. If you have a problem talk to me.
3. If you are not on any of the lists it is because you didn’t try out, you told me you were not coming back, or we messed up.  Come talk to me if it is the third one.
4. These placements are not in stone but are 90% firm.  Some class adjustments are always made.

Howell HS Wind Ensemble 2019-2020

Flute

Lizzy Jamieson
Marian Kenney

Cecilia Nagel

Bria Sheffer

Kay Lama

Kaylee Malone

Amanda Peddie

Oboe

Dallas Pine

Bassoon

Colin Dewitt

Clarinet

Kim Meagher

Laruen Soth

Grace Fyke

Brian Roberts

Alex Lam

Phillip Hampton

Haley Jacobson

Derek Simet

Austin Fisher

Saxophone

Matt Roberts

Evan McDonnell

Josh Cowger

David Johnston

Ben Yoder

Morgan Atkins

Ryan Hermann

Trumpets

Sean Gleason

Tom Prince

Jacob Zirkle

Luke Thacker

Kyle Matta

Michael Sutton

Dan Klungle

Craig Stebbing

Horn
Drew Lacommare

Sharon Kwan

Evan Hibbard

Nick Walker

Trombone

Kyle Binker

Casey Papson

Jacob Drotos

Renea Kenney

Euphonium

Jenna Wellman

Jordan Tracey

Tuba

Marcus Banks

Matt Armbruster

Percussion

Sara Guarino

Lillia Mcurdy

Zoe Rector Brooks

Alaina Pitera

Andrew Grager

Rocco Merucci

HOWELL HS HIGHLANDER BAND

Flutes

Karris Mahoney

Olivia LaCommare

Ellie Bonanni

Sara Reder

Emily Gonzales

Sara Konsdorf

Theresa LaFramboise

Marissa DiBello

Genna Griffin

Alicia Burton

Kaitlyn Meyer

Hailey Smith

Oboe

Emma Wood

Emily Cuellar

Clarinet

Mariah Huhta

Andrew Damboiu

Ann Ketchum

Katie Vyse

Caden Harris

Courtney Taylor

CJ Neboysky

Brianna Brunk

Mason Passinault

Ethan Kibler

Olivia Gomez

Saxophone

Connor Murphy

Mitch Albrant

Lucas Farmer

Jace Hund

Josh Jennings

Chet Brayton

Ryan Lane

Leah Sleder

Trumpet

Ben Hauck

Hannah Vasiloff

Sash Catlett

Elijah Flak

Andrew Trierweiler

Josh Zamonski

Drake Smith

Owen Wood

Luke Walters

Devon Harlow

Horns

Adam Roberts

Mathias Dahline

Zach Farmer

Trombone

Michael Cole

Gunnar Offerman

Tyler Ralko

Kyle Kotarski

Euphonium

Owen Tolsdorf

Tuba

Jaya Yacks

Alex Poertner

Percussion

Mason Macdermaid

Luke Sheets

Anna Hoffman

Molly Perrin

Parker Freeman

Alex Ellis

HOWELL HS SYMPHONIC BAND 2019-2020

Flute

Jocelyn Alexandres

Emma Hacke

Grace Birch

Liam Trembath

Zakk Higgins

Kaitlyn Barrett

Olivia Dakota

Sara Nichols

Sophie Harbison

Claudia Lepecki

Hannah Martin

Clarinet

Brent Nichols

Clare Rollins

Evelyn Schlact

Ryan Smith

Shane Norris

Carter Grissom

Jorja Vartoogian

Saxophone

Ben Zeppa

Ben Miller

Edra Timmerman

Nathan O Mara

Jon Page

Deven Welch

Joseph Janssen

Nevan Smith

Brent Berry

Bassoon

Samantha Anderson

Trumpet

Alex Alesso

Cody Barnes

Ethan Ormsbee

Dominic Pellegrino

Joe Nepa

Logan WIlson

Adam Okopski

Drew Flory

Bella Pupa

Adam Buchler

Horn

Ben Broadbent

Lilly Hampton

Samantha Evard

Trombones

Elijah Belanger

Luc Hartwell

Alex Barron

Andrew Ochodnicky

Euph

Lilly Vincent

Cameron Houthoofd

Danny Bolton

Tuba

Luke Brewer

Arvin Yang

Percussion

Jadon Deland

Joziah MacCray

Lucas Novak

Josh Page

Brendan Melmoth

Justin Fackender

Kachir Hartwell

Cooper Fergusen

Rocco Merucci

MARCHING BAND SENIORS! UNIFORM INFO

Marching band seniors! If you still need to be fitted for your uniform for the parade on Monday, please go to the high school between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. tomorrow (Friday) to be fitted. If that doesn't work for you, please text Mrs. MacDermaid at 734 476 0312 to make arrangements. All other students will be fitted during their band class tomorrow 😊

More detailed info about the parade and picnic will be posted tomorrow. Report time is 8:30 a.m. on Monday and parade at 10 a.m.

Thank you!

Good morning!
No marching band practice today and no reschedule needed.  The students will be fit during the school day on Friday.  Have a great day off!!

Memorial Day Parade & Picnic

We hope you can join us for the final band performance of the school year as our marching band performs in the Memorial Day parade in Howell.  Report time for students is 8:30 a.m. and the parade starts at 10 a.m. at the library.  The parade ends with a ceremony at Thompson Lake Cemetery.  Students will be bussed to the parade and back to the high school - allow some time for your student to turn in their marching band uniform after the parade.

We'll celebrate with a picnic after the Memorial Day parade and ceremony at Thompson Lake Cemetery. Parking passes will be available at uniform turn-in or you can print by clicking on the link below. This year we are at the Rotary Pavilion (on top of the hill) at Howell City Park on Thompson Street.  Please sign up if you can donate and/or volunteer at the picnic by clicking on the link below!

PICNIC SIGN-UP LINK

PARKING PASS

Unless you are donating water or a 22 lb. bag of ice, please bring your food, etc. to the picnic - do NOT leave at the high school! 

Also, please know the picnic is NOT a Howell school or Howell Band sponsored event - it is sponsored by the Band Boosters. Meaning, there are no official chaperones or school employees that are in charge of your students. If students choose to attend it is at your own risk. We love to see families from the marching band program at the picnic, so please join us!!

* Parade rehearsals: May 20, 21 and 23 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
* Marching band uniform fittings: May 20 and 23 immediately following rehearsal.
* Help is needed for uniform fittings on Monday and Thursday (20th and 23rd) - please text Christyne MacDermaid at 734-476-0312 if you can help!
* Dine to Donate at Howell Panera on Thursday, May 30th
*  Final Band Booster Meeting with Elections - Wednesday, June 5th at 6:30 p.m. in the band room

Thank you!

Banquet /MB Uniform Fittings /and more.........

BAND BANQUET 
Tuesday, May 14th @ 7 pm

We hope you can join us on Tuesday to celebrate our great band students and another fabulous year at Howell HS Bands!  Desserts and appetizers will be served and if you'd like to help by volunteering to set up, clean up or make a dessert or appetizer, please sign up by clicking on the link below. If you can get your donation to the cafeteria by 6 pm, we’d appreciate that. If not, feel free to organize with Lisa Grager at lgrager@live.com or Christyne MacDermaid at 734-476-0312 and drop off the day/night before.
 
Here is the link to sign up to bring a dessert, appetizer, etc.  https://signup.com/go/jkHjcbo

You can go to the May 1st band blog post below for the reservation form to make your reservation at the banquet (they are also available in the HHS Band Room). We are accepting optional donations of $3 per person - this will help cover the cost of decorations, etc. Price at the door with no reservation is $5 mandatory per person.   Banquet reservations extended: due by Monday, May 13th!

Uniform Fittings

We do need help with uniform fittings on the following dates so the kids are ready for the Memorial Day parade.  No experience needed.  Christyne will show you what to do.  Please text Christyne at 734-476-0312 if you can help out. 

May 13, 1pm, during 7th hour with leaving right when school is over. 
May 20 and 23 right after practice (3:30) until those signed up are fit. 

Upcoming events:

Marching Band Uniform fittings (only if marching in Memorial Day Parade): May 13 (concert band only), 20 & 23

Memorial Day Parade rehearsals: May 20, 21 and 23 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Spring Band Concert:  Tuesday, May 21st at 7 p.m.

Band Booster Meeting with elections: TBD

Panera "Dine to Donate":  Thursday, May 30th 4 to 8 p.m.

Last day of school:  June 6th 

Marching Band Camp:  August 11th to 15th

We're on the final stretch for this school year! Thanks for helping to make it a great one!

- Laura