Booster Meeting

 The booster meeting that was scheduled for tonight is CANCELLED.  The next meeting will be via Zoom on February 3, 2021, at 6:30pm.  Please leave a comment if you’d like to be included.  We’d love to see new faces going forward into this new year.  😊

Finally, The Holiday Digital Audio Goodies You Were Looking For!

 

That's right folks!

Just in time for the holidays, Howell Instrumental Music is here to present a few digital gems for you to enjoy!  Below is a link to a google folder.  All of the projects were done by kids within the HHS Band program using Soundtrap Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).  It is a computer application that allows people to use a DAW simultaneously to record, edit, mix, and compose music.  I provided a couple of the best offerings from each class, and in the ROAST BEAST folder are the two main courses... 'Sleigh Ride' and the Percussion Ensemble's Arrangement of 'Mad Russian's Christmas', complete with video!

I also left a document with credits listing who was on each project.  Even if your child's project was not chosen for the showcase, it still exists, and your student can still open up the file and show you (some projects were "cleaner" than others, but everyone did a good job!).

Special thanks especially to Mason Macdermaid for all his help with helping me learn how to use a DAW, Sean Gleason for doing the vast majority of arranging on the perc project, and Nick Walker for organizing and producing Sleigh Ride! Even more thanks is heaped upon Sean and Nick for producing the videos for Sleigh Ride and Mad Russian on ridiculously short notice.

And, as always, thanks to Laura Allegoet for keeping everything on track and running.  I hope very much everyone has a SAFE and happy holiday break and I'll see you soon!

** CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE DRIVE FOLDER:    HOLIDAY DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDINGS & VIDEO GOODIES!

-Smigell

Update! For some reason it seems the Sleigh Ride Google shortcut is broken, so here is the youtube link to it (again, please don't post elsewhere for copyright reasons).

Sleigh Ride Youtube link

RECORDINGS FROM THE FIRST SEMESTER!

Hey folks!  I said I would be "dropping" some recordings/videos for you in the near future so here they are!  A couple caveats:

1. The recordings originally were supposed to be archival, but when we were unable to have an in-person concert, I realized these recordings are the only records of what we did during "The summer and fall of COVID-19".  They are pretty rough, but in hindsight, they really are pure gold.  In a way, we managed to make some little miracles. for everybody.  I will say again that I could not be more proud of EVERY SINGLE CHILD that accompanied me up the COVID-19 mountain and came back down again.

2. I included some "out-takes" (Like Laura Allegoet playing the sleigh bells and the ninth graders having to deal with a backhoe during class outside) to help provide some "flavor".  Perhaps, someday if you have some "flavor" videos, we can share those as well.

3.  I would prefer that you not post these recordings elsewhere for a variety of reasons.  Let's keep them "In house" for you to enjoy (ok - maybe send some to grandma, but don't put them on facebook ok? :)

Click on the link below for the Google folder with the videos and recordings for you to peruse.  Let us know if you can't open it by emailing Laura Allegoet at allegoel@howellschools.com

HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL BANDS - VIDEOS & RECORDINGS - SUMMER/FALL 2020

Hopefully, tomorrow I will have a bunch more DIGITAL HOLIDAY GOODIES for you to listen to and officially open the HOLIDAY BREAK SEASON!!!!

-Smigell

UPDATES FOR THE END OF THE SEMESTER!

 

Hello everyone!

Well, can you believe that it is the end of the calendar year and the end of the first semester of school?  It hasn't been easy, but I can say honestly that I couldn't be more proud of these kids!  I know I sound like a broken record, but I think we need to hammer the point home the we made miracles happen. In person schooling?  Check.  Performing with a marching band outdoors during a pandemic?  Check.  Safely rehearsing indoors and recording some pieces of music?  Check.  We could not have done it without your help and support, both monetarily and in spirit. 

This post is just an update on how things are going and a few options that are available to you and your kids.

What we have been up to?

-All the instrumental groups (Bands and Perc Ensemble) are working on recording projects using the Soundtrap (TM) digital audio workstation (DAW).  It is a very powerful recording and music writing tool that you should check out with them.  If they work hard, they all should all have something that they can send to grandma as a holiday treat!  There is also a playing test that is due next week that was assigned in schoology.

Does your internet suck?

-It has come to our attention that some of the households in the band family are experiencing difficulties with their internet.  It is a real damper on the kids trying to get their work done.  DID YOU KNOW THAT THE HIGH SCHOOL IS OFFERING WIFI HOTSPOTS FREE OF CHARGE!?!?!?!?!? If you have difficulties for any reason, you should check it out by calling the main office at 517 540 8320!

Please let your children play their instruments!

So... Coronavirus has screwed up our lives in so many ways.  One way is your kids having class meetings before the rest of the house wakes up.  Unfortunately for our 8:00am bands, there really isn't any way around it.  On behalf of your children, can they please play during class so they can finish their projects and playing tests?  That is the time that I am officially available for everyone to practice and help students.  If it is simply too much of a problem, please email me at smigellj@howellschools.com so I can set up an appointment with that group to work at another time. 

We will finally be releasing recordings.

Sometime next week we will be posting our recordings that the bands made during October to a private YouTube channel so you can listen to them.  I will work on getting the download code for the "Marching Band Live" concert stream as well.  We did really good work this fall and you should be able to listen to it.   

PLEASE DON'T SUFFER IN SILENCE

We really do take care of our own here at Howell Bands.  Some kids are taking the shutdown worse than others.  KIDS.. if it's bad TELL ME.. tell someone!  We can help.  Even if it is just a little bit, we can help.  Parents, that goes for you too.  We need to take of ourselves, and there is nothing wrong with admitting that you might be having a tough go of it (I know I am, but I'm doing my best).  If there is anything I can do for any of you, email me at smigellj@howellschools.com.  If you are doing peachy, HELP SOMEONE ELSE!  Lots of people need it!

TAKE CARE EVERYBODY!!! BE SAFE!! WEAR YOUR MASKS! HAPPY HOLIDAYS

 

12-2-20 band booster meeting

 12-2-20 band booster meeting

If you're interested in learning more about band boosters and/or helping "behind the scenes", our next Band Booster meeting is:

Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 6:30 pm. This meeting will be held via ZOOM. Please register in advance to receive the link to join the meeting by completing this Google form: https://bit.ly/hhsband1220

You will be emailed the meeting link, Meeting ID and passcode so you can join the Zoom meeting on Dec. 2nd. Any questions, please email our Band Booster V.P. Breanne Green at bcnichols@gmail.com

Band Booster Meeting - Nov. 18th at 6:30 p.m. via ZOOM

 

The next Howell Band Boosters meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 6:30 pm. This meeting will be held via ZOOM.

Please register in advance to receive the link to join the meeting. You will be emailed the meeting link, Meeting ID and passcode.

There is a google form for registration here:  https://bit.ly/bandboosters1120 

I will send the link out to those who registered.

Thanks!

-Breanne Green

bcnichols@gmail.com

A few updates and some thoughts about what is to come

Hello everyone,

As usual, if you want the TLDR (Too long, didn't read) version, scroll down to the bold print.  Anyway, it seems like a year ago that we were able to get some live performances in for the marching band.  Unfortunately, I was out on quarantine for a couple weeks and just finished my first week back instructing in person. Unfortunately, there is still lots of uncertainty regarding almost every aspect of our daily life and that includes band.  I figured it has been a long time since you've gotten an update, so I put one together with what I know, what I think will happen, and what band kids and their parents should be doing to keep current and prepared for the coming months..... Here we go.

What do I do if I am in quarantine? Read below!

First of all, sorry you are in quarantine, hope you are safe and healthy.  If you are in quarantine, check Schoology every day.  If there is an assignment you can find it there.  If we get new music, it will be digitized and available in your music folder.  If I am in quarantine or if we are virtual, I will post Zoom meeting times in your Schoology calendar.  If you are sad or are having a bad time of quarantine, please reach out with an email (smigellj@howellschools.com).  I mean it.  We will see what we can do to make your life a little brighter.

Will we be going virtual soon? Probably... 

That's the big question.  If you want my opinion, I think yes, we will be going virtual for at least a while in the near future.  There obviously will still be band class if we go virtual.  Unlike last time though, children will be expected to complete assignments if they want to get a good grade.  Don't worry, I will try to make them as fun, relevant, and doable as possible. 

Should I be taking my instrument home more often?  DUH! (yes)

Yes, obviously you should be taking your instrument home more often.  I have a feeling that if they pull us out of school there will be a better notification and lead time so everyone can be more prepared.  All the same, you never know.  Please try to be ready.  

But I am a tuba/percussionist/large instrument player!  What am I supposed to do?

There will be an opportunity for kids to pick up their large instruments if the announcement to pull out of school is made.  LARGE INSTRUMENT PLAYERS WILL BE EXPECTED TO PLAY FROM HOME THIS TIME.  I will be individually talking to percussionists this time to make sure that they at least have a bell kit and a practice pad or better this time around so that no one gets stuck needing an instrument.  If you are a tuba player and your parents only own a Prius, don't worry, I will help you figure it out, but that tuba is GOING HOME.

What about our concert?!?!? Ummmmmm.... read below.

We have not completely ruled out an in person concert for this calendar year.  I think things will become much clearer in the next week what is going to happen with that.  If we are unable to perform in person, obviously we will be putting together some sort of virtual/streamed/something else. event so the kids can show everyone how hard they have been working.  Unfortunately that's all I have right now for you.

What is MusicFirst? THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ONE OF THEM ALL PLEASE READ!

MusicFirst is a new feature for all of our bandos!  It is a suite of music applications bundled into one website that we will be using for online assignments and projects.  It includes much more interesting music theory, an improved practice monitor for instruments, a music writing/composition program and even a recording/beat making app!  EVERY CHILD NEEDS TO DO THE FOLLOWING ASAP:

1. Go to:   howellhs.musicfirstclassroom.com

2. Enter your username. Your username is your last name plus your first initial (Jason Smigell would be smigellj)

3. Login using your password.  Your password is your Howell Student ID number.

Lots of kids are out for quarantine and still need to log in to Music First.  PLEASE LOG IN ASAP AND EMAIL MRS. ALLEGOET AT allegoel@howellschools.com IF YOU WERE UNABLE TO DO IT!!  We will fix it for you or show you how to properly do it.  

Ok, that's it for now.  I hope you all are safe, healthy, and not watching the news too much.  Kids, you are heroic.  Parents, you have raised GOOD KIDS.

Please keep wearing your masks! (even over your nose :)

-Smigell

Great news! Live Stream for Marching Band Live! 10/20 & 10/21

Thanks to Mr. Aaron Metz, we are live streaming our marching band LIVE performances!  Both performances will be available to watch live!  Click on the link below around 7 p.m. on the day or days you'd like to watch:

Tuesday, 10/20 - Band Performance

https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/howell-high-school-howell-mi/evt7db2e30c5f

Wednesday, 10/21 - Senior Night Performance:

https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/howell-high-school-howell-mi/evt3046e49fcf

• We are also videotaping the Wednesday night performance and will post/share at a later date.  We hope to correct live stream issues with sound but may not be able to do so.  No worries!  There will be a video for later viewing!

ALSO - if you need to change the date you attend a performance, please email me at allegoel@howellschools.com  With the last minute rescheduling of last night's performance, we definitely understand that might be necessary.  

Thank you also to Ryan Lane for bringing this live stream option to light! - Laura :)

PERFORMANCE CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT. RAIN DATE IS TOMORROW. WE WILL BE PERFORMING THEN.

 

I am SO sorry, but we have to cancel postpone tonight's performance until tomorrow night.  The rain literally popped up out of nowhere.  Unfortunately the nature of this rain system really had us thinking that we could pull it off.  I want you to know it was not my intention to waste anyone's time.  

TONIGHTS PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO THE RAIN DATE: TOMORROW, TUESDAY 10/20/2020 7PM.  

I understand some people will be upset as they made plans and babysitting and everything else.  Please direct all complaints to me as I'm the one who made the decision smigellj@Howellschools.com 

If you are unable to attend tomorrow's performance, please let us know, as we have some wiggle room with letting people attend Wednesday's performance.  Please sign up on the google form so we know how many people to expect.  We cannot have everyone attend Wednesday because the crowd would too big, but we should should have enough room for people who absolutely cannot attend Tuesday.  

Marching Band Live 10/19 & 10/21! All the Info!

It was great to have our HHS Marching Band back on the football field Friday night!  Great job Highlanders!  Thank you to everyone that helped - we couldn't do this without you. We're happy to have two more performances on October 19th and 21st.  Here are the details:

SCHEDULE / SAFETY GUIDELINES

• Report time - 6 p.m. in the band room!  Students arrive for temp checks and get into uniforms.
• Monday, October 19th - 9th & 10th Grade guests (October 20th rain date)
• Wednesday, October 21st (Senior recognition ceremony) - 11th & 12th Grade guests (October 23rd rain date)
  
• Gates open to football stadium for spectators/guests- 6:30 p.m.  Check-in at the gate.  Please do not enter the football stadium earlier.  The football team has practice until 6:30 and we cannot be in the stadium during this time.  There will be plenty of seating for everyone so that you get a great viewing spot!
• Marching Band Live Performance begins - 7 p.m. in the stadium.  Students will be performing their step-off routine at the stadium so no need to be over at the band room to see this great tradition.  Get comfy at the stadium and ready for a great show!
• ALL students will perform at each performance.  They are able to have 4 guests at ONE of the performances as listed below. Physical tickets will not be issued - signing up on the Google form below is your "ticket"
  
• Admittance is through the main gate only and you MUST: be on the "pass/ticket list" and wear a mask in order to enter.  Masks must remain on at all times while you are in the football stadium.
• Performance ends - approximately 7:45 p.m.  Students return to the band room to turn in uniforms and put instruments away.
• Unfortunately, no visitors in the band room please!  We love to see our band families but, due to safety precautions, please only come to the band room if you are in the marching band OR are signed up with Christyne MacDermaid to help with uniforms.  
• Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we are limited on the number of helpers we can have in the band room this year.  If you are interested in helping with uniforms, please email Christyne MacDermaid at christynemacdermaid@gmail.com and she will contact you to let you know if help is needed.
  
  

IF YOU STILL NEED TO SIGN UP FOR YOUR PASS / "TICKETS":

Deadline to sign up is Sunday the 18th!

• Freshman and Sophomores (9th & 10th grade) may have 4 guests per student on Monday, October 19th (rain date is Tuesday, October 20th):   

            Click here for:  9th & 10 Grade Student "Pass" (ticket) Request - REVISED 

            

• Juniors and Seniors (11th & 12th grade) may have 4 guests per student on Wednesday, October 21st (rain date is Friday, October 23rd).  

            Click here for:  11th & 12th Grade Student "Pass" (ticket) Request- REVISED

SENIORS

• Seniors only! - Please fill out your info on the Google form below for the Senior recognition ceremony on Wednesday the 21st.  Form is due on Tuesday!
  
• Senior parents / family / friends: meet your senior next to the bleachers where the band typically sits for football games to line up AFTER the step-off performance. 

SENIORS - CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE SENIOR GOOGLE FORM!

Scheduling conflicts or questions?  Please contact Laura Allegoet at ALLEGOEL@HOWELLSCHOOLS.COM.  Passes must be requested by Sunday the 18th (Google Form will be turned off for reservations after the 18th).

FOOTBALL GAME 10/16 - MARCHING BAND INFO!

The time is here!  Football Friday for marching band!  Here are the details:

Home Game vs. Brighton - Friday, October 16th - @7pm

Marching band will be sitting in the end zone area (on the track) under the score board.  We will have chairs for them and everyone will be seated 6 feet apart.  Once we arrive at the stadium, students will not be permitted to leave the marching band area except to use the restroom.  No visitors in the marching band area on the field AND no spectators outside the football stadium.

TICKETS - $5 each collected at gate

Due to limited number of tickets, we have the following plan for distribution of tickets to Friday's game.  Marching band students will receive a physical ticket for spectators as follows:

• Seniors - 2 tickets per student 
• All other marching band members (9th, 10th & 11th grade) - 1 ticket per student
• Tickets will be handed out Wednesday at marching band practice.  Do NOT lose your ticket!  We do not have extra tickets and cannot replace them.  No admittance to the game without a ticket.  You will receive your ticket in advance but the $5 per person will be collected at the gate.
• Physical tickets are only needed for the football game this Friday the 16th. See previous blog post for info about the performances on the 19th and 21st and how to reserve your spot, if you haven't already done so: Click here to reserve your spot on Oct. 19th or 21st

SCHEDULE

PLEASE - EAT DINNER BEFORE REPORT TIME! No tailgate this year :( Students cannot stay in the band room after school.

* Report Time: 5 pm ON THE FIELD*** (Please try not to be late, we only have enough time to run through the whole thing a couple times)
* Uniforms: 5:45 pm - get in to uniforms and ready for step off.  Rehearse outside band room, if time.

* Step Off (loading dock area outside band room): 6:30 pm (spectators may watch step off but MUST wear a mask at all times. Marching band marches over to the stadium.)
* Pregame: 6:45 pm - MB Performs Pregame Show in the football stadium
* Kickoff: 7 pm - MB Performs During Halftime
* Game Ends: 9 pm-ish (Depending on timeouts, injuries, etc.)  Marching band marches back over to the band room.  Students should be picked up outside the band room AFTER their uniform is turned in.

* Uniform turn-in:  After the game in the band room and hallway.  Students must hang up and turn in their uniform after the game.  Please allow between 15 and 30 minutes for your student to do this.  We will have uniform stations so that students will be spread out and socially distanced.

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

Marching band members will be wearing our formal marching band uniforms on Friday.  Everyone has been fitted for their uniform which is kept in the uniform room in the band room.  

Here is what you'll need:

• Black shoes and black socks - shoes must be ALL black. No white or colored laces, soles, etc.
• Marching band tshirt - please wear this and dress in thin layers.  It's supposed to be chilly Friday.  You want to keep warm but you can't wear bulky clothes like hoodies under your uniform or it won't fit properly.
• We will provide white, lightweigt, performance gloves.  You can also bring hand warmers for later in the evening.

SNACKS AND WATER

Concessions will not be open during the game.  We would like to provide our marchers with a snack and water after half-time.  Please sign up using the sign-up link below if you can help with a donation:

CLICK HERE FOR:  SNACK / WATER DONATIONS

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we are handling volunteer opportunities differently this year.  If you are interested in helping with uniforms, please email Christyne MacDermaid at christynemacdermaid@gmail.com and she will add you to our interested volunteer list and contact you if help is needed.

Thank you to all of our marching band students and their families for your support and patience as we make this great event possible!  You're awesome!  Questions?  Please email Laura Allegoet at allegoel@howellschools.com

We are going to try and have practice

 Hello everybody,

If it were any other time then the second to last practice before our last set of final and only performances, we would have had everyone stay home. This however is one of our last chances to get any kind of rehearsal in. 

We are going to have everybody come out and see if we can wait out the rain.  I still don’t feel comfortable with rehearsing that many people inside.  Having said that there are a bunch of things that we need to do like pass out music, distribute uniform masks, finish uniform fittings, and at least sing through our new pep tunes.

Parents I know that this is a pain for you all but please be prepared to pick up your children early as we most likely will not be going all the way to 830

I’m sorry I held out this long.  Just trying to make the right call

Sorry for the haggard look of this post I’m doing it from my phone.

A short post about tickets for next Friday's football game with more information on Monday.

 

Hello everyone!

We got some of the details on Friday's football game and how many spectators there can be from our group.  Here it is in a nutshell:

Around 200.

This translates into 1 ticket per participant if they are in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade, and 2 tickets per child if they are in 12th grade.  I think if you do the math you will find that this is very very generous.  There can be 1000 people total at the football game, and Brighton gets 300 on their side.  Between our 200 tickets and the 140 in the band, we are going to occupy almost exactly half of Howell's allotment.  

We will be holding our senior ceremony at the MB Live show on 10/21 the following week.  They held their ceremony at a different time as well.  That is a decision that we as a band staff made.  If we had tried to squeeze it in at the football game it would have been too rushed and stressful.  This way we can take our time and do it right at our own show.  

The tickets will be given to your child at practice next Wednesday.  IF YOUR CHILD LOSES THAT TICKET, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COME TO THE GAME.  ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS.  If you have a child that constantly loses/forgets things you need to have a little convo with them about responsibility (I used to be that child so I am warning everyone in advance) and the importance of not losing the ticket.  

Much, much, much more info will be forthcoming on Monday, but I wanted you to get the most important info less than 24 hours after we received it.  (We got it at noon yesterday, so I made it just under the wire!)

Ok, you folks are great, and your kids are awesome!  Keep hanging in there! There are some cool things on the way I think everyone is going to enjoy (and be proud of).

-Smigell

GOOD NEWS FOR MB! REVISED! MARCHING BAND LIVE! PASS (TICKET) REQUESTS

No new details on the October 16th football game - we are waiting on word from school administrators and athletics on how they are handling guests/tickets.  What we know for sure is that our marching band will be playing at the Brighton football game on the 16th.  As soon as we have more info, we will pass that on.  The kids have been working hard to prepare for this great occasion! 

Good news!  We are able to have more people in attendance at our marching band LIVE performances on the 19th and 21st!  PLEASE fill out a new google form to get your passes/tickets - the previous form is void.  

• Each marching band student will now receive 4 "passes"  for ONE of our marching band, live performances (see below).  Physical tickets will not be issued - please use the revised Google form to request your "pass".  Due to State and local guidelines, we must follow these procedures.  If there are more than 4 guests signed up for a student, they will be contacted and removed from the pass list.

• ALL students will perform at each performance.  They are able to have 4 guests at ONE of the performances as listed below.  Performances are at the football stadium at 7 p.m.  Admittance is through the main gate only and you MUST: be on the "pass list" and wear a mask in order to enter.  Masks must remain on at all times while you are in the football stadium.

SCHEDULE - please select the appropriate request for your student's grade:

• Freshman and Sophomores (9th & 10th grade) may have 4 guests per student on Monday, October 19th (rain date is Tuesday, October 20th):   

            Click here for:  9th & 10 Grade Student "Pass" (ticket) Request - REVISED 

            

• Juniors and Seniors (11th & 12th grade) may have 4 guests per student on Wednesday, October 21st (rain date is Friday, October 23rd).  

            Click here for:  11th & 12th Grade Student "Pass" (ticket) Request- REVISED

Scheduling conflicts or questions?  Please contact Laura Allegoet at ALLEGOEL@HOWELLSCHOOLS.COM by Monday, October 12th.  Passes must be requested by Wednesday, October 14th (Google Form will be turned off for reservations after the 14th).

WE ARE PERFORMING AT A FOOTBALL GAME THIS YEAR!

 

You read that right folks!

The craziness of this year continues but this time it is good news!  I'll cut to the chase.  The marching band will definitely be performing at the October 16th home football game against Brighton.  I wanted to let you all know well enough in advance so the kids can get off work and change plans in time.  Unfortunately, we do not have any more details about how many spectators we can have if any, or the protocol for where we will be set up.  

However..

We get to play when we thought all was lost!  YAY!  Please check this blog frequently as Mrs. Allegoet, Mrs. Macdermaid and myself will have all the information SOON.  

THIS NEW DEVELOPMENT DOES NOT CHANGE THE CURRENT TWO PERFORMANCES THAT ARE ALREADY ON THE SCHEDULE.  We will be playing on the 19th and 21st as planned.

OK that's it for now.  GO HIGHLANDERS!!!

-Smigell

There IS, I repeat IS marching band practice tonight!!!

 

Hey folks, we will be practicing tonight.  I know there is rain in the area, but it looks like it is going to fade by the time we have practice.  Even if it is raining at the start of practice, please still come, as we will take care of some business like handing out the shirts and maybe some new music while we wait for it to blow over.  PLEASE COME DO NOT WALK THROUGH THE MUD ON YOUR WAY TO THE BAND ROOM.  Either walk the long way across or come in another door (I will try and prop the one by the back door of the choir room).

Ok see you in an hour and a half,

Smigell

MARCHING BAND PRACTICE CANCELLED TODAY 9/28! PLUS.......MARCHING BAND LIVE! PASS (TICKET) REQUESTS & INFO

Marching band practice is cancelled for today 9/28 due to impending rain. 

Unfortunately, we aren't able to practice inside so we don't have any other option.  Next practice is this Thursday, October 1st from 6 to 8:30 p.m.  See below for IMPORTANT info about tickets/passes for our live performances:

MARCHING BAND LIVE!  PASS (TICKET) REQUESTS & INFO

We are excited to be able to offer live performances for marching band on October 19th and 21st!  Each marching band student will receive 2 "passes"  for ONE of our marching band, live performances (see below).  Physical tickets will not be issued - we are using a Google form where you may request your "pass".  Due to State and local guidelines, we must follow these procedures.  If there are more than 2 guests signed up for a student, they will be contacted and removed from the pass list.

ALL students will perform at each performance.  However, they are only able to have 2 guests at ONE of the performances as listed below.  Performances are at the football stadium at 7 p.m.  Admittance is through the main gate only and you MUST: be on the "pass list" and wear a mask in order to enter.  Masks must remain on at all times while you are in the football stadium.

SCHEDULE - please select the appropriate request for your student's grade:

• Freshman and Sophomores (9th & 10th grade) may have 2 guests per student on Monday, October 19th (rain date is Tuesday, October 20th):   

            Click here for:  9th & 10 Grade Student "Pass" (ticket) Request 

            

• Juniors and Seniors (11th & 12th grade) may have 2 guests per student on Wednesday, October 21st (rain date is Friday, October 23rd).  We will have a special, Senior recognition segment during this performance.

            Click here for:  11th & 12th Grade Student "Pass" (ticket) Request

Scheduling conflicts?  Please contact Laura Allegoet at ALLEGOEL@HOWELLSCHOOLS.COM by Monday, October 12th.  Passes must be requested by Thursday, October 15th (Google Form will be turned off for reservations after the 15th).

CHECK BACK AT 4:30 FOR MARCHING BAND PRACTICE DECISION

Because the weather forecast keeps shifting, Mr. Smigell is waiting until 4:30 to make a decision about marching band practice this evening.  We're on a limited practice schedule so Mr. Smigell would like to have practice but we will cancel if it looks like rain is 100% likely.  Check back at 4:30!  :)  Thanks!

NEW! MARCHING BAND PRACTICE SCHEDULE CHANGES!

MARCHING BAND SCHEDULE - REVISED!

We have encountered a few scheduling conflicts with the use of the football stadium so need to make some changes to the marching band practice schedule.  The revised dates are highlighted.  Here is the schedule for the entire season (all practices start at 6 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m.)

Monday, September 21

Wednesday, September 23 (6 to 7:30 p.m. - earlier dismissal) *

Monday, September 28

* Thursday, October 1

Monday, October 5

* Tuesday, October 6

Monday, October 12

Wednesday, October 14

Monday, October 19 - live performance for limited audience

Wednesday, October 21 - live performance for limited audience

Marching band performances are scheduled for Monday, October 19 and Wednesday, October 21 with a limited audience (around 7 p.m.).  The same show will be performed on both days. We are in the early stages of planning and need to determine how many "tickets" each student will have in order to stay within State and school district guidelines for attendance.  More details to come in the next week.  We will also film performances and share them on-line so everyone can see our great Highlander marching band perform!

MARCHING BAND PRACTICE CANCELLED FOR TOMORROW 9/14/2020 DUE TO VIRTUAL LEARNING DAY. THERE IS STILL PRACTICE SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEDNESDAY.

 

Hello Everyone,

Well, we knew this was going to happen sooner or later.  Looks like it will be a short one for now.  Since all learning is supposed to be virtual tomorrow, marching band practice is cancelled for tomorrow 9/14/2020.  At this time we still plan on having practice this Wednesday from 6pm-8:30pm.  We know about as much as you do right now.  Don't worry yet, they said right in the email this one is because they are being extra cautious.  Everybody stay safe and act responsibly.  AND PLEASE KEEP CHECKING THE BLOG! :)

-Smigell