PRACTICE SCHEDULE CHANGE - TUESDAY, SEPT. 7TH!

Marching Band Practice - TIME CHANGE!
Tuesday, September 7th
6:30 to 8:30 pm at the football field

The 8th graders from Highlander Way and Parker Middle School will be joining us for the football game on Friday, September 10th.  They will also be joining us for practice on Tuesday, September 7th so we can help prepare them for their marching band debut.  In order to do this, we must change our practice time on the 7th.

Our sincere apologies for the late notice of this time change.  We definitely understand if you have a scheduling conflict but hope you can still make it.  We still need "all hands on deck", if possible, to make sure we're ready to go on the 10th!  Let Mr. Smigell (smigellj@howellschools.com) or I know if you have any questions.

Have a great week! - Laura  (allegoel@howellschools.com)

HELP NEEDED FOR MB TAILGATE #2! UNIFORMS & INFO FOR THE 2ND HOME FOOTBALL GAME

Our marching Highlanders were awesome on Thursday evening - what a  wonderful performance!  It was great to see everyone back out on the field AND in the stands!  Thank you to everyone that helped make it a success!  💚💛

BAND APP - new communication tool for band families

A great way to get band updates!  It's also how you can sign up to help or donate for the marching band tailgates!  What is this great new communication tool?  It's called "BAND" and here is the info you need to sign up for the app:

CLICK HERE FOR BAND APP SIGN-UP INFO!

• Any questions about the BAND app?  Please contact Breanne Green at bcnichols@gmail.com

Tailgate for the Second Game * - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND!

Before each home football game, the band boosters organize a tailgate for the marching band. For our second tailgate, we're having tacos! If you'd like to donate and/or volunteer to help, go to and sign up for the BAND app:

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO HELP OR DONATE FOR FIRST TAILGATE (USING THE "BAND" APP)

OR CLICK HERE IF THE ABOVE LINK DOESN'T WORK FOR YOU TO SIGN UP FOR THE TAILGATE!

Please bring $3 per person if you are not donating something or helping with something (listed on the BAND App's Sign Up). 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.

• Any tailgate questions?  Please contact Jamie Miller at jamiehoward85@gmail.com

Home Game #2- vs. Canton:

Thursday, September 2nd at 7 pm.

Report Time: 4:30 pm ***ON THE FIELD*** (Please try not to be late, we only have enough time to run through the whole thing a couple times)
Tailgate: 5:00 PM (if you signed up to bring something, please bring with you) Link to sign up below!
Uniforms: Depending on the weather, we may wear our formal uniforms.  However, if it's too hot, we will wear our "summer uniform" - marching band t-shirt, school approved khaki shorts, solid black shoes and black socks.  Stay tuned for the official uniform announcement!

Step Off: 6:35pm - please arrive at 6:25 if you want to watch step off in case they go early!
Pregame: 6:45pm - MB Performs Pregame Show
Kickoff: 7:00pm - MB Performs During Halftime
Game Ends: 9:00pm-ish (Depending on timeouts, injuries, etc.) 

PLEASE NOTE - it will take a little longer for students to depart the band room after the game IF we wear our uniforms.  They need to hang them up and turn them in before heading home 😊

CLICK HERE FOR MARCHING BAND UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

Marching Band t-shirts have been distributed.  Please let Mrs. Allegoet or Mr. Smigell know if you still need your tshirt!💚💛

Marching Band Uniform Fittings:

SCHEDULE CHANGE:  Fittings for newbies will start on Monday during Concert Band's class period.  We hope to finish on Monday but, anyone that isn't able to get fitted during that time can get fitted on Tuesday or Wednesday. Please sign up for a date and time slot just in case you can't get fitted on Monday.

• NEWBIES - Monday, August 30th during Concert Band class
• NEWBIES - Tuesday, August 31st from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
• NEWBIES - Wednesday, September 1st from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Sign Up Genius link (for Tuesday and Wednesday):  

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E4BA9AF28A31-marching

Google form link (for newbies to provide measurements to help expedite fittings):

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6ZCUrL1AzPPEp8Yu8zVaTCdJDe5ubgVm6FgROy8cfBZdwFg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link

Help is needed on these days to do fittings (use the sign up genius link above) - no experience necessary! 

All new marching band members need to be fitted for their uniform - pick a day that works best for you.  Veterans - if  you got taller, lost weight, etc. over the summer, you will need to be re-fitted. Questions about fittings?  Please contact Dana Sleder at slederrn@gmail.com

Any other questions?  Please contact Laura Allegoet at allegoel@howellschools.com

REPORT TIME CHANGE FOR THURSDAY'S GAME! AND when you can return to marching band from quarantine!

REPORT TIME FOR THURSDAY FOR MARCHING BAND MEMBERS IS NOW 4:00 PM!  

The countdown is on for the first home football game of the season!  There is still a lot for our new marching band members to learn so, after last night's practice, Mr. Smigell thinks  it would be beneficial to have a slightly longer practice before the game on Thursday.  Please report to the football field by 4 pm, if you can! 

SOME DONATIONS AND HELPERS ARE STILL NEEDED FOR OUR FIRST TAILGATE! SIGN UP ON THE NEW "BAND" APP TO HELP!  DETAILS IN THE BLOG POST BELOW:

CLICK HERE FOR THE AUGUST 20TH BLOG POST WITH FIRST GAME DETAILS FOR MARCHING BAND!

• Marching band tshirts will be handed out today (Tuesday) after practice but you can get them any time between now and Thursday's game
• REMINDER - sign up for a uniform fitting! Instructions in the August 20th blog post :)

QUARANTINE RETURN

We've had some questions about when you can return to marching band practices and games if you are quarantined by the school.  If you are in quarantine that does not allow you to attend school, you also may not attend marching band practices or the football games during that time. You may return to marching band on the same day that you can return to school.  If you have more detailed questions about quarantines, please contact Howell High School at 517-540-8300.

Feel free to email me at allegoel@howellschools.com with any other questions!  - Laura :)

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THE FIRST FOOTBALL GAME & UNIFORM FITTINGS FOR MARCHING BAND!

BAND APP - new communication tool for band families

The Band Boosters is excited to be trying a new app to make communications with our band families easier.  It's called "BAND" and here is the info you need to sign up for the app:

CLICK HERE FOR BAND APP SIGN-UP INFO!

• A reminder that marching band practices start on Monday!  See the August 17th Blog Post! for the practice schedule, football schedule and other marching band info!

Home Game #1- vs. John Glenn (Westland):

Thursday, August 26th at 7 pm.

Report Time: 4:00!! Note time change!   4:30pm ON THE FIELD*** (Please try not to be late, we only have enough time to run through the whole thing a couple times)
Tailgate: 5:15 PM (if you signed up to bring something, please bring with you) Link to sign up below!
Uniforms: Wear your "summer uniform" - marching band t-shirt, school approved khaki shorts, solid black shoes and black socks

Step Off: 6:30pm - please arrive at 6:20 if you want to watch step off in case they go early!
Pregame: 6:45pm - MB Performs Pregame Show
Kickoff: 7:00pm - MB Performs During Halftime
Game Ends: 9:00pm-ish (Depending on timeouts, injuries, etc.)

CLICK HERE FOR MARCHING BAND UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

Marching Band t-shirts will be distributed at or before the first home football game on August 26th!

Tailgate for the First Game* - THURSDAY, AUGUST 26TH!

Before each home football game, the band boosters organize a tailgate for the marching band. For our first tailgate, we're having pizza! If you'd like to donate and/or volunteer to help, go to and sign up for the BAND app:

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO HELP OR DONATE FOR FIRST TAILGATE (USING THE "BAND" APP)

Please bring $3 per person if you are not donating something or helping with something (listed on the BAND App's Sign Up). 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.

Any questions?  Please contact Jamie Miller at jamiehoward85@gmail.com

Marching Band Uniform Fittings:

We are using a sign-up system this year for uniform fittings.  Please click on the link below to sign up for your fitting on the designated date OR if you can help do the fittings.

• VETERANS - Wednesday, August 25th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
• NEWBIES - Tuesday, August 31st from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
• NEWBIES - Wednesday, September 1st from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Sign Up Genius link:  

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E4BA9AF28A31-marching

Google form link (for newbies to provide measurements to help expedite fittings):

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6ZCUrL1AzPPEp8Yu8zVaTCdJDe5ubgVm6FgROy8cfBZdwFg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link

Help is needed on these days to do fittings (use the sign up genius link above) - no experience necessary! 

All new marching band members need to be fitted for their uniform - pick a day that works best for you.  Veterans - if  you got taller, lost weight, etc. over the summer, you will need to be re-fitted. Questions about fittings?  Please contact Dana Sleder at slederrn@gmail.com

Any other questions?  Please contact Laura Allegoet at allegoel@howellschools.com

IMPORTANT MARCHING BAND UPDATES!

 Hello Everyone,

I know there has been some confusion regarding everything that has happened since band camp.  Here is what we know and how Howell HS Bands are responding:

• We have had five positive test results for Covid-19 amongst the membership of the marching band since we returned from band camp.  All protocols dictated to me by the school district and State of Michigan were followed to the letter.  All children were asymptomatic when we left and when we came back (One of the children that tested positive remarked on being "tired" the last day at camp but was attributed to heat exhaustion).

• The School has taken over contact tracing and calling everyone affected by quarantines.  Howell Bands does not make these decisions, we only give the school the information needed to complete the process.  If your child was deemed a close contact, you will be contacted by the school within the next day.  

• In an abundance of caution, we are cancelling marching band practices after school for this week (August 18th and 19th).  WE WILL BEGIN PRACTICES AS NORMALLY SCHEDULED NEXT WEEK.  NO OTHER CANCELLATIONS ARE PLANNED AT THIS TIME.  See below for our regular practice schedule:

MARCHING BAND PRACTICE SCHEDULE 

• August 18th and 19th practices CANCELLED!  No practice or football game on Friday, August 20th.
• Bring a water bottle, your instrument and marching band music to all practices!

Starting the week of August 23rd (on days that we have school):

• 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 !!  Please let Mr. Smigell or Mrs. Allegoet know if you can't make it.

• WE STILL ARE PLANNING ON PERFORMING AT THE HOME GAME NEXT WEEK (August 26th).  We got a lot done at camp (With the exception of the COVID issues, camp was AMAZING) and should be able to put a good performance together for everyone to enjoy :)
• Click here for 2021 Football Schedule
  
• Click here for previous blog post about marching band uniforms, tailgates and uniform fittings (TBD)
  

Things seem to be "getting interesting" again.  I want you all to know I am doing my very best to balance performance opportunities while still being as responsible as I can from a safety perspective.  I will say this year that participating in band (just like coming to school) will involve a certain element of risk. 

I am still looking forward to this year.  Whatever it will be, it will be better than last year with our amazing kids and intrepid staff.

- Jason Smigell

HIGH SCHOOL CLOSED 8/13

Due to continued power outages at both high school buildings AND significant water damage at the 10/12 building, the marching band's "mini-orientation" is cancelled for today.  PLEASE NOTE:  As indicated in the band blog's July 29th post, student's are only able to tour the buildings and get parking passes.  We NEVER indicated that pictures would be taken.  Pictures will be taken on picture make-up day on August 25th.  

The school is hoping to have buildings re-opened on Monday but, this may not be possible.  Please check your school email, school website OR the band blog for continued updates.

http://hhsbands.blogspot.com/

http://howellschools.com/

I know that many families are without power and I hope it is restored soon.  Please let us know if you have any questions at ALLEGOEL@HOWELLSCHOOLS.COM or contact Mr. Smigell at SMIGELLJ@HOWELLSCHOOLS.COM

Take care - Laura

Please read this! (Mostly ) final COVID-19 protocols for camp!

Hello bandos, parents, and all the ships at sea!

Hopefully you have had a wonderful summer so far, I am delighted to report that we are still going to Eagle Village for marching band camp and most of the mask requirements are lifted.  Masks are required on the bus!  Unfortunately, we are all still living interesting lives, but the important thing to remember is IT IS GOING TO BE BETTER THAN LAST YEAR.  I think for most people, it will be A LOT better.  

We are going to be following our district policies for health and safety protocols.  I think it would be a good idea for you to at least skim the two documents below:  If you would like the "TL,DR" (Too long, didn't read), scroll to the bottom. 

I want you to know that this is the best I've felt about things in nearly a year and a half.  WE ARE GOING BACK TO THE LAND OF JOY AND MAGIC FOLKS... Little place called band camp.  My wife is currently doing a camp at Eagle Village and she says the food is still top notch!  

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

Click here for HHS Marching Band Camp Covid-19 Protocols

Click here for Howell Schools Covid-19 & Communicable Disease Protocols

MEDICATIONS AT CAMP

• Personal student medications should be given to the Camp Nurse at check-in for dispensing throughout our stay at camp.  Please include (in a Ziploc bag with student’s name):  original packaging with student’s name, dose and frequency included.  Standard aids are available from our nurse’s band camp supply: Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl, Tums, ointment, bandaids, etc.

ROOM / CABIN ASSIGNMENTS

• Students will sign up for their room / cabin during check-in at the high school this year.  Chaperones will be available to assist with this.

HELP NEEDED

• Volunteers are needed to help at check-in the morning of band camp departure on Sunday.  Volunteers need to arrive at the band room at 6:45 a.m. for instructions and to help set up the check-in area.
• Please email Laura Allegoet at ALLEGOEL@HOWELLSCHOOLS.COM if you can help or if you have any questions.  Thank you!

DETAILED BAND CAMP & MARCHING BAND INFO (info from previous Blog Post)

• Click here for marching band / camp schedule, packing list, etc.
  

TLDR (Shame on you) 😉

-The only mask requirement is while on the bus.

-We would appreciate if you are going to camp, to either test for Covid within 72 hours of departure or to be fully vaccinated. This is not required.  No one is trying to force you.

- There is an element of risk by doing a sleep-away camp during a pandemic.  The vaccine currently is highly effective against even the delta variant.  

-We are doing everything we can within the safety protocols of Howell Public Schools to protect your child.  

-DON'T COME TO CAMP SICK AND DON'T HIDE SYMPTOMS IF YOU START TO FEEL BAD AT CAMP.

See you VERY, VERY soon!

-Smigell

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Marching Band: Camp Schedules / Packing List / Uniform & Attire / Orientation / Football Schedule

COVID PROTOCOLS & PROCEDURES

• Awaiting approval by school administration.  Formal announcement coming early next week.

PRE-BAND CAMP - August 5th & 6th (Start in the HHS Band Room for both)

• Squad leader (SL) day is August 5th from 8 a.m. to noon.  Attendance is mandatory for squad leaders.  The squad leader list is posted here:  SQUAD LEADERS 2021/22

• Newbie day is August 6th from 8 a.m. to noon.  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, sun glasses and comfortable shoes (no sandals).

BAND CAMP DEPARTURE DAY - August 8th & RETURN August 12th

• Band Camp - check in begins at 7 a.m. on August 8th right outside the band room (the exterior band room doors are next to the auditorium loading dock - on the side of the high school facing the football field).  Busses depart for camp at 8 a.m.  We will need students to help load luggage on the busses!
• We return from Eagle Village to Howell High School on August 12th around 3:30 p.m.  Students can text parents when busses are in Lansing to give a more accurate arrival time as it can vary depending on traffic.

PACKING LIST

• CLICK HERE FOR THE BAND CAMP PACKING LIST!
  

MEDICATIONS

• Personal student medications should be given to our Camp Nurse, Sue Baker, at check-in for dispensing throughout our stay at camp.  Please include (in a Ziploc bag with student’s name):  original packaging with student’s name, dose and frequency included.  Standard aids are available from our nurse’s band camp supply: Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl, Tums, ointment, bandaids, etc.  

SCHEDULE FOR CAMP

If you're wondering what a typical day looks like at camp, click below:

• CLICK HERE FOR THE TYPICAL "DAY AT CAMP" SCHEDULE
  

The dance night is casual dress but some students also like to get dressed up.  If you'd like to wear a special outfit for the dance, please bring that with you :)

Clothing at band camp & practices:

We know it's hot and we'll be outside - but it's important for students, chaperones and staff to follow the school district's dress code:   Click here for student handbook - dress code on page 37

MARCHING BAND UNIFORM

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.

These items are not required for band camp but are required for the first home football game on August 26th. 

Here's what you'll need to get: 

• Black shoes - must be all black; anything not black will be covered with black Sharpie or black tape.  These should be comfortable shoes that won’t hurt your feet when marching; athletic-type shoes or work shoes are good choices.
• Black socks.  For “summer uniform” socks can be any style as long as they are black.  For “fall uniform” (green and gold uniform issued by the school), socks must cover the ankle and any part of the lower leg that may be visible with long pants.
• Khaki shorts for “summer uniform”.  Must be the appropriate length to meet the Howell Schools dress code (finger-tip length when arms are at your side).  If shorts are deemed not appropriate (by Mr. Smigell or his associates) you may not be able to participate with the marching band for that performance.
• CLICK HERE FOR UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL BANDS (INCLUDING NON-MARCHING BAND CLASSES)
  

UNIFORM FITTINGS:

Students will be fitted for their regular, formal, marching band uniform - more info coming after band camp!  Students will wear their official marching band t-shirt and khaki shorts for the first home game AND if temperatures are too hot for our regular uniforms at other games.  Cost of this shirt was included in your marching band / camp fee.  T-shirts will be distributed before the first game.

MARCHING BAND PRACTICE SCHEDULE 

• Practices for August 18th and 19th are from 11 a.m to noon.  This is our first week of school and we have a half-day schedule on those days.  August 18th and 19th practices CANCELLED!  No practice or football game on Friday, August 20th.
• Bring a water bottle, your instrument and marching band music to all practices!

Starting the week of August 23rd (on days that we have school):

• 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 !!  Please let Mr. Smigell or Mrs. Allegoet know if you can't make it.

INSTRUMENTS

• If you need a school-owned instrument, those will be distributed and assigned at squad leader day, newbie day and the morning of departure. 

FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Below is our marching band/football schedule for the 2021 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.  Pep band schedule will be announced after school starts.

• CLICK HERE FOR THE 2021 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

TAILGATES

Traditionally, the Band Boosters and Marching Band parents have sponsored a tailgate for the students so they can eat dinner before the football game.  This event takes place immediately following the pre-game practice on home-game Fridays.  Food is usually served around 5 pm and the cost is a donation of $3 or you can volunteer to send in food or other needed items.  Check the band blog or Facebook page for more information the week before a home football game.

ORIENTATION
Orientation is the week of band camp.  Parents/Guardians can attend their students regularly scheduled orientation day to pick up parking passes, purchase school swag, etc. if they choose (not required).  

• You can tour the buildings and find classrooms and lockers on Friday, August 13th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m . 
• Pictures can be taken during make-up picture day on August 25th.
• The school will mail / email you a packet of information in late July/early August with details about orientation and the beginning of the school year.

Please email Laura Allegoet at ALLEGOEL@HOWELLSCHOOLS.COM or Mr. Smigell at SMIGELLJ@HOWELLSCHOOLS.COM with any questions.

We look forward to seeing all of you soon!  It's going to be a wonderful HHS marching band season and school year!

- Laura Allegoet :)

ALLEGOEL@HOWELLSCHOOLS.COM

BAND CAMP IS ON AND IT'S GONNA BE UP NORTH!! Plus, Music Announcement!

Hey all!

That's right! 

Band camp is real, it's happening, and it's going to be at Eagle Village!  I just signed the contract, and we are in business!  The district is coming out with their guidelines for the upcoming school year next week, so we will have details on how this jives with the camp guidelines.  I will let you know as soon as we get this sorted out with the next bundle of information coming next week.

Meanwhile,  We have selected the three songs for our first show!  I believe two of them were also on the list of student suggestions, so great job everyone!

Here are some youtube links to our songs!

Opener: Phoenix by Fallout Boy\

Production: Blinding Lights by The Weekend

Closer: Mr Blue Sky by ELO

OK people that's all the news I've got for you for now.  I will say I AM EXTREMELY EXCITED and very optimistic about this upcoming marching season and school year in general.  We have a lot of work to do and it looks like we will be able to do it.  The last 16 months have been hard on us all.  For the first time in over a year I am feeling really good about things.  I am looking forward to giving you my very best, and us being able to "do band" the way it was intended.  I CAN'T WAIT!

Squad Leader list!

 

Hello All!

So, I have the 2021-2022 squad leader list!!! A few notes:

PLEASE READ IF YOU ARE A SQUAD LEADER CANDIDATE!

1. If you are on the list, congratulations!  ALL SQUAD LEADERS MUST ATTEND THE AUGUST 5TH CLINIC AND AUGUST 6TH NEWBIE DAY.

2.  If you are not on the list, you either: 

    A. Did not pass the squad leader test, 

    B.Had an unacceptable fall conflict (Usually is a sport or a club.  Kids can be in most other sports             and be in marching band but may not be squad leaders or drum majors).

    C. Were in a section that had too many candidates for the amount of kids actually in the section (I did     not want the ratio to get any smaller than 2 kids per leader).  I tried very hard not to cut seniors.  

3.Some drumline SLs and Flag SLs were left off the list because those are still getting sorted out.  They will be contacted individually.  

OK.. Here it is!

2021-22 SQUAD LEADER LIST (These are ordered strictly by instrument, so read nothing else into it)

Grace Fyke

Ellie Bonanni

Gabbie Mena

Olivia LaCommare

Bry Cunningham

Sara Reder

Ryan Smith

Riley Gondek

Brent Nichols

Brian Roberts

Jorja Vartoogian

Ben Miller

Nevan Smith

Nathan O' Mara

Leah Sleder

Edra Timmerman

Lucas Farmer

Joseph Jansson

Isaac Choraszewski

Ava Moore

Dominic Pellegrino

Clara Williams

Max Clark

Emily Dersch

Izzie Melton

Nick Walker

Adam Roberts

Alex Barron

Hannah Martin

Michael Cole

Elijah Belanger

Mackenzie Cude

Lilly Vincent

Garrett Bateman

Emma Boyer 

Molly Perrin

Joziah McCray

Justin Fackender

Zakkery Higgins

Jadon Deland

Henry Winningham

 

HELP NEEDED! and MARCHING BAND STUFF

Hello band families!  Only 4 more school days left!  That also means that we are starting to plan details for marching band and camp 💚💛

HEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE NEED DUDES TO CHAPERONE BAND CAMP FOR THE LOVE OF EVERYTHING HOLY AND GOOD IN THIS WORLD.

(That last part was added by Smigell)

BAND CAMP - MALE CHAPERONES NEEDED!
We are in need of 3 or 4 men (age 21 or older) to join us for marching band camp as a chaperone.  Band camp is a lot of fun!  It gives you the chance to get a sneak-peek at our half-time show, opportunity to help behind the scenes with your student AND you get the season's marching band t-shirt (which is always an amazing shirt!).  This will be my 8th year attending band camp and it truly is an awesome experience!  Please let me know if you are interested by emailing Laura Allegoet at allegoel@howellschools.com  

Click here for the chaperone packet which includes all the details:  CHAPERONE PACKET & INFO

There is currently a wait list for female chaperones.

MARCHING BAND - FINAL PAYMENT DUE NOW!
If you owe a balance for marching band / camp, that is due NOW!  Payments can be dropped off in the band room or made on-line following the instructions on page 3 of the student marching band packet:

Click here for packet:  STUDENT MARCHING BAND PACKET & INFO

MARCHING BAND SCHEDULE

Pre-Band Camp: 8am – noon @ Howell High School
Thursday, August 5^th: Leadership Day – Squad Leaders and Drum Majors
Friday, August 6^th: New Member Day – Everyone New to HHS Marching Band

Band Camp @ Eagle Village: http://www.eaglevillage.org/
Sunday, August 8^th to Thursday, August 12^th: Everyone

Practice Schedule

Mondays:  6:30 to 8:30 pm

Tuesday thru Thursday:  2:30 to 3:30 pm

The "student marching band packet" link above gives all the marching band details.  

FOOTBALL SCHEDULE & BACK TO SCHOOL
For those of you that are making plans for August and beyond, here are some important dates.......

BACK TO SCHOOL:  WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18TH (practices will start!)

FOOTBALL SCHEDULE:  CLICK HERE FOR 2021 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
(Marching Band members are required to attend all home football games)

2021-2022 Postings for band placements

 Hello Everyone!

Below are the placements for Howell Bands for the 2021-22 school year.  A few points:

1.  The students listed are all students that indicated that they are returning next year.  Students who indicated they were not coming back are not on the list.  IF AN ERROR WAS MADE EITHER WAY, please let me know.  I have everyone's score and we can easily rectify that.

2. Please do not email me, text, or call me about the results until Monday.  At that time I will happily answer all questions you may have.  For those who did not place where they wanted, PLEASE TALK TO ME FIRST before freaking out.  There are options available and we can also check to see if there was an error in scoring or in the posting.  

3. Bad behavior (in the form of either gloating, complaining, or saltiness) WILL NOT BE TOLERATED, be it on social media or in person.  Please report it to me if there is an issue.

4. THESE PLACEMENTS ARE NOT "SET IN STONE" BUT ARE ABOUT 90% CERTAIN.  A few adjustments are always made.  

5. Percussion ensemble still has a few openings, as does School of Rock.  Please see Mr. Smigell for details

And with that... Here they are!

Howell Symphonic Band 2021-2022

Flutes

Haven Kuncaitis

Annie Yang

Audrey Marhoffer

Brody Wines

Clarinets

Kelly Melby

Jonny Thang

Alexis Chapman

Nicole Vyse

Lillian Truran

Bri Griffin

Emily Elford

Bassoon

Will Pudelko

Saxophone

Andrew Paja

Lukas Armstrong

Sean Sullivan

Jacob Ross

Nick Arts

Tyler Socia

Trumpets

Zane Phillips

Joe Taito

Leigha Fuller

Jack Johnston

Gage Tuer

Gus Bersten

William Meyer

Trombone

Aryan Cheerla

Nick Peters

Cole Patton

Dalton Eades

Euphonium 

Zoey Lee

Liam Ilaqua

Tuba 

Seth Whittum

Daniel Curtiss

Percussion 

Henry Perrin

Ripley Avery

Finn House

Peter Mick

Gillian Schultz

Matthew Birch

Howell Highlander Band 2021-2022

Flutes

Zakkery Higgins

Sara Nichols

Grace Birch

David Sartor

Julia Chapman

Bella Nitz

Eli Keeton

Clarinet

Riley Gondek

Terrence Wysocki

Vivian Bacon

Gabbie Mena

Jamie Spencer

Gavin Smalley

Emma Bluntzer

Josh Richardson

Ryan Southworth

Katy Dernbach

Marissa Davis

Saxophones

Brian Tormanen

Joe Janssen

Nevan Smith

Nathan O’Mara

Raven Malicke

Sam Havlik

Zach White

Rhyan Stearn-Raskin

Connor Moilanen

Alexis Chapman

Trumpets

L. Lopez

Ryan Chmura

Cullen Underhill

Lilly Kulbacki

Dominic Pellegrino

Ryan Miriani

Luke Palatka

Zach Kalvaitis

Clara Williams

Adam Buchler

Bella Pupa

Joe Clauser

Horns

Caitlyn Nichol

Gracie Sheets

Ryan Nicholson

Trombones

Makenzie Cude

Andrew Ochodnicky

Hannah Martin

Abby Mazurek

Donovan Flowers

Euphonium

Danny Bolton

Tuba 

Emma Boyer

Percussion 

Henry Winningham

Braylon Park

Tarence Torres

Cadyn Sulkowski

Hunter Olsen

Emma Ward

Howell Wind Ensemble 2021-22 Flute Sara Reder Ellie Bonani Olivia Lacommare Bry Cunningham Jocelyn Alexandres Emma Hacke Clarinets Grace fyke Ryan Smith (tie2nd) Brian Roberts(tie2nd) Phil Hampton(tie2nd) Brent Nichols Jorja Vartoofian Andrew Eden Katlyn Lorenz Clare Rollins Saxophones Leah Sleder Lucas Farmer Ben Miller Edra Timmerman Ben Zeppa Chris Marzewski Trumpets Emily Dersch Izzy Melton Max Clark Sasha Catlett Isaac Choraszewski Ava Moore Ella Koons Logan Wilson Luke Walters Horns Nick Walker (tie) Adam Roberts (tie) Samantha Evard Ben Broadbent Trombones Elijah Belanger Michael Cole Alex Barron Liam Clark Euphonium Lilly Vincent Ben Marzewski Tuba Arvin Yang Garrett Bateman Percussion Anna Hoffman Aiden Niemic Justin Fackender Harrison Putkela Lucas Novak