BAND CAMP FORMS / FUNDRAISER INFO

 MARCHING BAND / CAMP

Good Evening!!  As promised all of the paperwork from the band camp meeting is now here for your use.  Please click on what is needed, print it, fill it out in full and turn it in by the due date. Band camp forms are also available in the band room.  Please do not hesitate to ask questions of the people that are mentioned as helpers in the Marching Band Packet.  There are no silly questions.  Marching Band and Band Camp are AWESOME!!

STUDENT PACKET - MARCHING BAND/CAMP 2022

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION - DUE APRIL 21ST!

CHAPERONE PACKET - MARCHING BAND/CAMP 2022

8TH GRADE INFORMATIONAL FLYER

FUNDRAISERS

SCRIPS

• PAY FOR BAND CAMP AND OTHER BAND EXPENSES BY SHOPPING!

How much money do you spend in a month for regular expenses-  $600 for groceries, $200 for gas, $100 dining out…?  If you paid for those regular expenses using a gift card purchased from the HHS Band Scrip Program, you would get a rebate on each purchase, a rebate that  goes straight into your student's CHARMS fundraising account. Earn money for band camp, instrument lessons, future band trips, etc.

HHS Band Scrip uses the Great Lakes Scrip Center for ordering cards. They have this great YouTube video that explains the basics of the program:

                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwkeGiRuYVY&list=PLB05706667A3B6471

You can sign up right away using enrollment code C436CCB458883 (to get to the Band Account).

Questions?  You can email our SCRIPS coordinator, Beth Wagner at lisbethwagner@yahoo.com

• CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED INFO ABOUT SCRIPS FUNDRAISING PROGRAM!

Once you learn how the ordering system works, this is the easiest money you will ever earn for band expenses. And you earn the rebates on money you have to spend anyway. Put your spending to work for you!

COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER

• CLICK HERE FOR INFO ON OUR UPCOMING COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER WITH OTIS SPUNKMEYER - YUMMY!
  

FACEBOOK FUNDRAISER - YOU COULD WIN MARCHING BAND/CAMP TUITION!!!

Last year, 2 band moms ran an online drawing through a private Facebook group.  And coming this April, we will be repeating this drawing with the prize being free tuition for band camp.  The way this drawing works is:

·        I will post the Item on the Facebook Group (Howell Band Boosters Online Raffle)

·        We will sell 50 tickets at $10 each.  The tickets will go on sale on Monday, April 18^th at 7pm.

·        You will purchase a ticket through our PayPal link.  And you will add a picture of your PayPal receipt to the comments of the Facebook post.

·        Once we sell 50 tickets, we turn off comments to the post.

·        We will offer 2 marching band camp tuition drawings. 

·        So once the 1^st drawing sells out, I will post an additional drawing.

·        Once we sell 50 tickets, we turn off comments to the post.

·        The actual drawing will occur on April 21 at 7pm via Facebook live.

·        By limiting the tickets to 50 for each drawing, your chances of winning are greatly increased.

How do you participate?  To participate in the drawing, you would need to join our Facebook Group.  As our group is PRIVATE, you will need to be invited to the group.  If you are interested in joining us, please send an email to Dana Sleder at dcsleder@sbcglobal.net.  Once you are a member of the group, you can invite other people to join.  This would be a great way to reach anyone who might be interested in having a chance to send a child to band camp for free.

Thanks - Dana

MARCHING BAND/CAMP MTG. TONIGHT 3/24 & JAZZ BAND REHEARSAL CANCELLED 3/24

REMINDER: MARCHING BAND/CAMP INFO MTG. TONIGHT (Thursday 3/24) @ 7 pm IN THE BAND ROOM! Meeting is optional - registration forms and info will be available on the band blog and in the band room 💚💛

JAZZ BAND REHEARSALS ARE CANCELLED FOR TODAY 3/24!

Please email me if you have any questions at allegoel@howellschools.com  Thanks! - Laura

This week's band happenings and drumline announcement!

It's a busy, but exciting week here at HHS Bands!  Our Collage Concert, in conjunction with choir, is Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.  Marching Band/Camp info meeting is Thursday at 7 p.m. in the band room (meeting is optional).  See the calendar below for details! 

BAND & SCHOOL CALENDAR

Jazz Band Rehearsals:  March 24 and April 5 & 6 from 2:30 to 4:30 (2:30 to 3:30 if in the very, very big jazz band and 3:30 to 4:30 for the big jazz band)

March

• 23rd - Collage Concert (Includes Wind Ensemble, Perc Ensemble and the Big Jazz Band along with Choir) at 7 pm
• 24th - Marching Band/Camp Informational Meeting at 7 p.m. in the H.S. band room (mtg. is optional - registration forms and detailed info will be posted after the meeting)
• 28th to April 1st - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

April

• 6th - Howellpalooza at 7 pm (Variety show that includes both Jazz Bands, Percussion Ensemble, Rock Band and other choir and drama performances)
• 13th - Band Booster Meeting at 7 pm via Zoom
• 15th - NO SCHOOL

May

• 6th - 1/2 day school - morning classes only
• 11th - SPRING BAND CONCERT AT 7 PM
• 12th - Last day of school for SENIORS
• 30th - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day Parade (Marching Band)

June

• June 2nd - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

August

• August 7th to 11th - Marching Band Camp at Eagle Village

CONGRATULATIONS 2022-23 DRUMLINE!

A message from our drumline coach, Shaun McDonnell:  After 2 days of auditions, I am so pleased to announce the Howell High School Drumline for the 2022-2023 Marching Season:

 

Drumline Section Leader: Gillian Schultz

Drumline Middle Snare: Braylon Park

 

Cymbals:

1. Ripley Avery (Squad Leader)
2. Finnigan House
3. Colin Putkela
4. Lucas Vincent
5. Loralei Miller
6. Aubrey Stevens

 

Snares:

1. Braylon Park (Squad Leader, Middle Snare)
2. Hank Perrin (Field Leader)
3. Gavin Lewis
4. Conner Salyers
5. Zachary Kupec
6. Cameron Smith

 

Basses:

1. Gillian Schultz (Drumline Section Leader)
2. Hunter Olsen (Squad Leader)
3. Lindsey Hund (Field Leader)
4. Catherine Mazurek
5. Xander Berishaj

 

Tenors:

1. Matt Birch (Squad Leader)
2. Jack McDonnell (Field Leader)
3. Peter Mick

       3a.  Logan Cunningham (ALTERNATE)

 

Front Ensemble / Pit:

1. Logan Cunningham
2. Nolan Ralko
3. Ronin Romeo
4. Joseph Baibak

MR. SMIGELL MESSAGE/ CALENDAR / DRUMLINE CLINIC & AUDITIONS

 AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM MR. SMIGELL

Hello everyone,

I am retiring from band directing at the conclusion of this school year. I held off telling you until I told the kids because I wanted them to hear it first. I have been wrestling with it for months, and I'm very sad right now, but it is the right time and the right thing to do.  

I wanted to let you know how grateful I am for your hard work and service to our beloved program.  I hope you feel that I have reciprocated that hard work and dedication.  It has been an honor, privilege, and pleasure to serve you and your children.

This came out of the blue to a lot of the kids, so in case you are curious, I am not getting fired or forced to retire due to scandal or something spicy like that.  It is just time to start a new chapter in my life.  I have been teaching the past 25 years in public school and having seen the program through the hard part of the pandemic, I feel like I can turn the reins over to someone else with a good conscience.  

There is a lot more we need to talk about.  We currently plan on proceeding as agreed with marching band camp at Eagle Village at the same time (Aug 7-11). We are planning lots of other events to finish out the school year (see calendar below).  In order to facilitate a smooth transition, we are also preparing for next school year.  With me letting everyone know relatively early, it will allow administration to do a proper search and time to find good candidates that will do right by your kids.  I'm positive you parents of returning members will be part of the process in some way.  

I will keep you abreast of the situation as it develops.  Again, thank you so much for being wonderful people and letting me work with your fantastic children all these years.

Go Highlanders,

Jason Smigell

DRUMLINE CLINICS & AUDITIONS

It's that time already!  Drumline and marching band preparations for 2022-23 are underway!  See the link below for details.  Please note:  the March 17th clinic is mandatory for all leadership candidates and the March 19th clinic is mandatory for all interested drumline students.  Any questions?  Please contact Mr. Smigell at smigellj@howellschools.com or Shaun McDonnell (contact info in letter).

• CLICK HERE FOR DRUMLINE CLINIC & AUDITION LETTER/INFO FROM OUR AWESOME DRUMLINE COACH, SHAUN MCDONNELL

BAND & SCHOOL CALENDAR

Jazz Band Rehearsals:  March 8, 17, 24 and April 5 & 6 from 2:30 to 4:30 (2:30 to 3:30 if in the very, very big jazz band and 3:30 to 4:30 for the big jazz band)

March

• 15th - Remote Learning Day
• 15th - Deadline to turn in money for bottle/can drive  CLICK HERE FOR BOTTLE/CAN DRIVE INFO
• 17th - Drumline Leadership Clinic & Auditions (grades 9 to 12)
• 19th - Drumline Clinic & Auditions 8 am to 1 pm in the H.S. band room (see details above)
• 21st - Collage Concert rehearsal after school until approximately 4:30 pm
• 23rd - Collage Concert (Includes Wind Ensemble, Perc Ensemble and Jazz Band along with Choir) at 7 pm
• 24th - Marching Band/Camp Informational Meeting at 7 p.m. in the H.S. band room (mtg. is optional - registration forms and detailed info will be posted after the meeting)
• 28th to April 1st - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

April

• 6th - Howellpalooza at 7 pm (Includes Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Rock Band and a variety of other choir and drama performances)
• 15th - NO SCHOOL

May

• 6th - 1/2 day school - morning classes only
• 11th - SPRING BAND CONCERT AT 7 PM
• 12th - Last day of school for SENIORS
• 30th - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day Parade (Marching Band)

June

• June 2nd - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

August

• August 7th to 11th - Marching Band Camp at Eagle Village

CONCERT 3/1 * MARCHING BAND CAMP MTG. 3/24 * BOTTLE/CAN DRIVE EXTENDED!!!!

WINTER BAND CONCERT - TUESDAY, MARCH 1ST AT 7 P.M.
We hope you can join us for our winter band concert next Tuesday, March 1st at 7 p.m.  Report time for students is 6:30 p.m. to the band room.  Students should be dressed in their concert uniform.

The concert will be live streamed via "Facebook Live" at our "HHS Marching Band" page.  Thank you Jami Fyke for making this possible!

 BAND CAMP MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 24TH AT 7 P.M.

* Informational meeting for Marching Band Camp:

Thursday, March 24th at 7 p.m. in the high school band room

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

Band Camp is Sunday, August 7th to Thursday, August 11th.  Squad leader day is August 4th and Newbie day (for all new marching band members) is August 5th.  Attendance at marching band camp is required for all marching band members,

BOTTLE/CAN DRIVE IS STILL HAPPENING!

Thanks to everyone that participated and organized the bottle/can drive last weekend!  Students that participated earned around $19 per hour towards their band fundraising account (Charms) and the band boosters earned $155 to go towards supporting the band program - that's awesome!!!!

You can still earn money for your band Charms account until March 15th!  Click here for all the info:

• BAND CAN & BOTTLE DRIVE INFO/FLYER!

BAND FUNDRAISER - BOTTLE/CAN DRIVE TO "STUFF THE BAND TRAILER"

The Howell Band Boosters are having a post Super Bowl

 STUFF THE BAND TRAILER BOTTLE/CAN DRIVE

February 18th and 19th

We need some parent volunteers and MANY band students to help make this a success!  

If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up via the Sign-Up Genius:  

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

25% of the proceeds will go directly to the band boosters to help support the band lock in and band banquet.  75% of the proceeds will go to the student Charms account the students and parents that volunteer.  (Will be based on the number of hours worked)

** If you are unavailable for these dates, you are still welcome to collect and return bottles on your own.  Please email dcsleder@sbcglobal.net for more information.

We have created some flyers to help promote bottle drive and have attached.  Please feel free to print and handout to your neighbors and friends.

CLICK HERE FOR "STUFF THE BAND TRAILER" FLYER #1!!!!

CLICK HERE FOR "STUFF THE BAND TRAILER" FLYER #2!!!!

BAND BOOSTER MEETING TONIGHT! WEDS. FEB. 9TH VIA ZOOM!!!

Hello!!!  Please join us for our monthly band booster meeting at 7 p.m. on February 9th!!!  Link to register for the meeting is below:

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

When: Feb 9, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/.../tZYrceuoqzMvE9KYDTZw8FnpjIY59...

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Any questions, please contact band booster president, Breanne Green at bcnichols@gmail.com

SOLO AND ENSEMBLE

 

Hello Everyone,

Crazy week eh?

Well, here is all the info that you need to know about Solo and Ensemble:

- It is happening today and tomorrow FEB 4th and 5th at NOVI HS (24062 Taft road, Novi MI)

- IF YOU DON'T HAVE YOUR INSTRUMENT, I WILL BE AT THE SCHOOL FROM 2-3PM TODAY (FRIDAY).  After that I have to go work the site, so I won't be able to help you, unfortunately.  I also will be unable to be at the school on Saturday because I have to be at Novi at 7:30 in the morning.  Having said all of that, if you have problems, please contact me by phone (if you don't have my number, ask around) or you can email me at smigellj@howellschools.com or Mrs. Allegoet at allegoel@howellschools.com.  We will try to work something out.

-If you are unable to go to solo and ensemble and you haven't told me yet. SEND ME AN EMAIL.  It will save me time by not having to wait for your sheet at the end of the day.  

-When you get to Novi, your section and performance time will be important to the people showing you where to go.  Use the link below to find your time so you know it.

-IF THERE ARE ANY PROBLEMS, I WILL BE ON SITE IN SECTION 6 (performance on Friday, warm up on Saturday).  ANY PROBLEMS AT ALL, COME FIND ME.

Ok Good Luck Everyone!  Don't forget to use the lists and maps BELOW!  -Smigell

• SOLO & ENSEMBLE SCHEDULE (some of you have cancelled and that's okay! This is just the full list without drops)
• SOLO & ENSEMBLE MAPS - NOVI H.S.
  

BAND PHOTOS FOR YEARBOOK 1/26 & 1/27

Hello band families!

BAND CLASS PHOTOS - JANUARY 26 & 27!

Dan Zeppa of DZ Productions is taking our group, class photos for the yearbook on January 26th and 27th during band classes. 

Students in Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Highlander Band, Concert Band and Percussion Ensemble should wear or bring their concert uniform to school that day if they want to be included in the group photo. 

PICTURE SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, January 26th - Concert Band & Percussion Ensemble

Thursday, January 27th - Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble & Highlander Band

IF we have a snow day on one or both of those days, we will reschedule our photos for a different date.  

QUESTIONS? Email Laura Allegoet at allegoel@howellschools.com

Take care - Laura :)

WINTER CONCERT DATE CHANGE/ BAND CALENDAR/ MARCHING BAND PHOTOS!

To anyone that saw the original blog post........ I"m sorry for the date change confusion!  Here is the winter concert date and info:

WINTER BAND CONCERT - IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE!

What:  Winter Band Concert
When:  Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Where:  Rod Bushey Performing Arts Center (RBPAC - Auditorium)

WE ARE NOT HAVING A CONCERT ON FEB. 24TH.  Because of a scheduling conflict with our clinician that will be attending this concert, we had to change the date.

MARCHING BAND PHOTOS

• Our photographer, Dan Zeppa of DZ Productions, is anticipating having our marching band photos ready to be delivered the week of January 17th.  
• If you ordered marching band photos, they will be delivered to the band room and sent home with your student once we receive them.

BAND & SCHOOL CALENDAR

• January 12th - Band Booster meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
• January 17th - NO SCHOOL
• January 26th - CLASS PHOTOS:  Concert Band & Percussion Ensemble
• January 27th - CLASS PHOTOS:  Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble & Highlander Band
• February 4th and 5th - Solo & Ensemble at Novi High School for students that signed up (this is an optional event that interested students could sign up for back in November)
• February 8th - Remote Learning Day
• February 9th - Band Booster meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m.
• February 11th - 1/2 day of school - morning classes only
• February 18th to 21st - NO SCHOOL
• March 1st - BAND CONCERT AT 7 PM (Concert, Symphonic, Highlander & Wind Ensemble bands only)
• March 3rd - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30 to 7:30 pm
• March 15th - Remote Learning Day
• March 23rd - Collage Concert (Includes Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Band along with Choir)
• March 28th to April 1st - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
• April 6th - Howellpalooza at 7 pm (Includes Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Rock Band and a variety of other choir and drama performances)
• April 15th - NO SCHOOL
• May 6th - 1/2 day school - morning classes only
• May 11th - SPRING BAND CONCERT AT 7 PM
• May 30th - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day Parade (Marching Band)
• June 2nd - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
• August 7th to 11th - Marching Band Camp at Eagle Village

MARCHING BAND / CAMP

• Information meeting in early to late March.  Registration begins AFTER the info meeting.
• Camp Dates:  August 7th to 11th at Eagle Village 

HOCKEY BAND???? JANUARY 8TH & 9TH?????

IF Michigan Football wins against Georgia on New Year's Eve, U of M has asked us to perform as a pep band on January 8th and 9th at Yost Ice Arena.  Below is the list of student's (from those that signed up) that have been selected to go:

FLUTE

Bry Cunningham
Gabriella Nitz
Sara Reder
Annie Yang
Ellie Bonanni
Elijah Keeton

CLARINET

Brian Roberts
Jorja Vartoogian
Ryan Smith – Bagpipes
Katlyn Lorenz
Riley Gondek
Grace Fyke
Gabby Mena
Philip Hampton
Vivian Bacon
Brent Nichols – Bagpipes
Ryan Southworth

SAXOPHONE

Lucas Farmer – Alto
Ben Miller – Tenor
Nick Arts – Alto
Jacob Ross – Alto
Leah Sleder – Alto
Chris Marzewski – Tenor
Ben Zeppa – Alto
Edra Timmerman – Alto
Joseph Janssen – Alto
Nathan O’Mara - Alto

FRENCH HORN

Adam Roberts
Nick Walker
Samantha Evard

TRUMPET

Izzie Melton
Emily Dersch
Ella Koons
Jack Johnston
Lilly Vincent
Sasha Catlett
L. Lopez
Max Clark
Ryan Teets
Ryan Chmura
Mike Block
Joe Gregoria

TROMBONE

Elijah Belanger
Nick Peters
Aryan Cheerla
Makenzie Cude
Michael Cole
Alex Barron
Liam Clark
Donovan Flowers
Luke Bonanni

EUPHONIUM

Ben Marzewski
Dale Marzewski

TUBA

Garrett Bateman
Arvin Yang
Emma Boyer
Pete Dalton
Ben Allegoet

PERCUSSION

Justin Fackender – Snare
Joziah McCray – Snare
Braylon Park – Snare
Jadon Deland – Tenors
Gillian Schultz – Bass
Zakkery Higgins – Bass
Grace Birch – Cymbals
Ripley Avery – Cymbals
Harrison Putkela – Pit

Here is the schedule, IF we go:

Students must attend all rehearsals and BOTH hockey games.  Because this is not 100% yet (depending on if U of M football wins......), we do not have any more details as far as availability of tickets for parents, etc.  IF we are going, we will announce details as soon as we return to school on January 3rd!

Have a wonderful, safe holiday!!! - Mr. Smigell & Mrs. Allegoet

CONCERT WEDS. 12/8 - LIVE STREAM INFO - AMAZON SMILES INFO!

Thank you to everyone that participated in and helped with the Fantasy of Lights parade!  It was a great evening!

HOLIDAY CONCERT - DECEMBER 8TH AT 7 P.M. in the Rod Bushey Auditorium - STUDENTS REPORT TO BAND ROOM - 6:30 P.M.

*  If your student was fitted for a shirt and hasn't paid/picked up yet, please do so ASAP!  They will be wearing these shirts for our concert on Wednesday!!

Symphonic & Highlander Band / Wind Ensemble:  Shirt only $19 - Tie only $5

Concert Band:  Shirt and tie $23

Checks payable to:  Howell HS Bands

CLICK HERE FOR CONCERT ATTIRE/UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS & INFO

CONCERT - AVAILABLE TO VIEW ON FACEBOOK LIVE!

• The concert will be live streamed via Facebook Live on our "HHS Marching Band" Facebook page.  Thank you Jami Fyke for taking care of this for us!

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES

Shopping on Amazon for the Holidays?

This is a great time for the Boosters to remind your to do your Amazon shopping at smile.amazon.com. You do NOT need to be a Prime member and it costs you nothing more on your purchases!

If you have not already used the AmazonSmile program, you can select Howell Band Boosters as your beneficiary, and every time you shop on Amazon, you raise funds in support of band initiatives. Thanks to the efforts of parents and students, last year we were able to dedicate $3500 to instrument repair. The AmazonSmile program will help us do even more.

Once you set up AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will normally donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the customer's selected charitable organization, but during th

In order to participate, you can use our unique charity link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/46-4579875

This link will take you directly to smile.amazon.com in support of our organization so you won’t have to search for your charity among almost a million other organizations. You will not see “Howell Band Boosters.” Instead you’ll see "Parent Booster USA Inc” in Howell MI. This is normal and expected.

CONCERT SHIRTS/TIES WILL ARRIVE THURSDAY 12/2!!!

 If you or your student was fitted for a concert shirt and tie, those are in and will be available starting this Thursday 12/2. Shirt/tie must be paid for at the time of pick up. Here are the details:

Prices are:

White Formal Shirt - $19

Black Tie -$5

Combo - $23 (Shirt + Tie)

*You pay by cash or check made to "Howell HS Bands".

*Payment must be made in order to receive your shirt and can be made on Thursday 12/2 or Monday 12/6.

*Formal shirts and ties will be worn at the next concert on December 8th.

*If you need financial assistance with obtaining your shirt/tie, please contact Mr. Smigell at smigellj@howellschools.com or Mrs. Allegoet at allegoel@howellschools.com

More details about the concert and our concert uniform can be found here on the band blog:

https://hhsbands.blogspot.com/2021/11/concert-shirt-fittings-119-concert.html

Let me know if you have any questions! Take care - Laura

FANTASY OF LIGHTS PARADE INFO! / CONCERT DEC. 8TH!

Fantasy of Lights Parade - Friday, November 26th

IT'S BACK!!!!  Fantasy of Lights Parade is Friday, November 26th.  We're excited to be marching in this fabulous parade again!

Report time:  4:45 p.m. - you truly do NOT need to be at school before 4:45 (Grand River closes at 5 p.m. from Highlander Way to National St.)
Busses and trailer leave high school for parade:  6 p.m.
Parade starts at 7 p.m.

** Mr. Smigell would like to have as many lights as possible for marching band in the parade this year.  If you can, please get a set of battery operated, holiday lights to put on your uniform and/or instrument for the parade!

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

We are having hot cocoa and desserts after the parade.  Please sign up to help or make a donation using the BAND app:

CLICK HERE FOR INFO ON HOW TO SIGN UP FOR THE BAND APP AND GET ACCESS TO THE SIGN-UP FOR HELPING OR DONATING FOR THE PARADE!

BAND CALENDAR

November

24 - 28:  No School - Thanksgiving break

26:  Fantasy of Lights parade 

December
8th:  Holiday Concert at 7 pm in the Rod Bushey Auditorium
20th - Jan. 2nd:  Holiday Break - no school!

NEED A SHIRT AND/OR TIE FOR THE CONCERT ON DECEMBER 8TH?????  

CLICK HERE FOR THE BLOG POST WITH DETAILED INFO ABOUT CONCERT UNIFORMS!

Students that were fitted for a shirt and/or tie, I will let you know as soon as we receive them :)

MARCHING BAND CANCELLED FOR TODAY 11/16

 Hello everyone,

I am unfortunately absent today.  Thus, there will be no marching band practice today.  THERE IS STILL JAZZ BAND SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW AND MARCHING BAND SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY.

Don't worry kids, if things are going poorly on Thursday we will reschedule a practice next week or have something during flex.  It will all work out.  We have time, we just need to be flexible.

-Smigell

CONCERT SHIRT FITTINGS 11/9! / CONCERT UNIFORM / BAND CALENDAR

CONCERT UNIFORM / ATTIRE

Our holiday band concert is Wednesday, December 8th at 7 p.m.  Students need to wear their formal concert attire for this and the remainder of our concerts for the school year (see below for uniform requirements).   If you have a shirt, tie, black pants and black shoes from previous years in HHS band and everything fits, you're all set!  If not, here's what you'll need to do:

* Concert Shirt Fittings Tuesday, Nov. 9th! during 5th hour only (Concert Band):
This refers to any 9th grade, new student to the program or any student needing a new shirt.  This particular "tuxedo" shirt and tie are part of your "concert uniform" for high school band. 

• CLICK HERE FOR UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL BANDS!

Mr. Bourbonias from the Brighton Tux Shop is coming next Tuesday, November 9th during 5th hour (Concert Band) to do white, formal shirt fittings for concert band.  The shirts / ties will come in around the end of November/first of December.

PLEASE - order your shirt and tie on Tuesday if you are a freshman or need a new shirt!  Mr. Smigell would like all the shirts to be the same and ordering them all from Brighton Tux ensures they will be.  These prices are also less than you can find at most places.

• Brighton Tux has requested that students getting fitted for shirts wear a mask!  We have masks in the band room if you need one.

Prices are:
White Formal Shirt - $19
Black Tie -$5
Combo - $23 (Shirt + Tie)

• You pay by cash or check made to Howell HS Bands. Payment can be made on Tuesday OR when the shirts come in.  Formal shirts and ties will be worn at the next concert on December 8th. 
• If you need financial assistance with obtaining your shirt/tie, please contact Mr. Smigell at smigellj@howellschools.com or Mrs. Allegoet at allegoel@howellschools.com

What if I can't get fitted for my shirt on Tuesday the 9th??????:

• Go to Brighton Tux Shop to get fitted or call them if you know your size.  Shirts will be delivered to students at school so you only need to make one visit to the tux shop.
• Brighton Tux Shop (8692 W. Grand River, Brighton - in front of Brighton Meijer)  CLICK HERE FOR A LINK TO BRIGHTON TUX SHOP WEBSITE

• ORDER DEADLINE FROM BRIGHTON TUX IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH!

WHAT IF I ONLY NEED A TIE??

No problem!  We will have ties available for purchase in the band room for $5 each

If none of these options work for you, Amazon carries the shirt:

CLICK HERE TO ORDER ON AMAZON: BOYS/MEN'S SHIRTS

CLICK HERE TO ORDER ON AMAZON: GIRLS/WOMEN'S SHIRTS

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO ON HOW TO MEASURE NECK & ARM LENGTH FOR MEN'S SHIRTS

CLICK HERE FOR SIZING GUIDE FOR WOMEN'S SHIRTS

BAND CALENDAR

November

5th - 7th:  "A Midsummer Night's Dream" presented by HHS Drama in the Rod Bushey Auditorium

9th:  Concert Shirt Fittings during 5th hour (Concert Band Class)
10th:  Band Booster Meeting - 7 pm in the band room

11, 16, 18:  Fantasy of Lights Parade practice (2:30 to 3:30 pm) - Marching Band
24 - 28:  No School - Thanksgiving break
26:  Fantasy of Lights parade 

December
8th:  Holiday Concert at 7 pm in the Rod Bushey Auditorium
20th - Jan. 2nd:  Holiday Break - no school!

BAD NEWS FOLKS... PEP BAND AT HARTLAND IS CANCELLED (Explanation Below)

 Hello Everyone,

If you would like the TLDR (Too Long, Didn't Read) version,  here it is:

1)  I just was (2 hours ago) told I can only take 35 people to the game at Hartland (70 signed up)

+

1)  75% chance of rain

= 2)... We aren't going tomorrow night.  Pep band at Hartland is cancelled.  :(

From what I understand, if Howell wins and Holt wins, we will have a home game next week, which we will definitely play at (for at least the start of the game) rain or shine.  I am very sorry if you made plans or bought tickets to see your child perform tomorrow night.  If you would like a detailed explanation keep reading.  If you are super upset, please calm down first, then give me a call and we can work something out. 

Explanations:

A.   Rain and away games don't mix.  If it's a home game, we can at least begin the game because we have a place to go if it rains.  At an away sight, we don't have that luxury.  We also have the challenge of every child having a different ride situation and I never want to have a kid stranded in the rain.  Again, we always at least try to get a home game in, but away games just aren't worth the risk.

B. Even if we were going to try and go, I still would have to cut 35 kids (70 signed up, and Howell only received 350 tickets for the game).  I would not blame our athletic department or Hartland's either.  It sounds like MHSAA was late getting the ticket info out.  Had we known earlier in the week, I could have made it work, but that coupled with strong possibility of rain brought me to the decision we have.  

C. Why didn't we wait and see? Because by letting you know right now, you have a chance to hopefully change your plans.  I have found over the last 20 months or so that people just want a decision, and that uncertainty is at least half of what is making everyone so edgy... ok maybe 40%.  For what it's worth, I had to say no to a rehearsal dinner for a wedding that my wife is in because of pep band and I can't change my rsvp now, so I feel for you all.

-Smigell 

MARCHING BAND: PEP BAND 10/29 * FANTASY OF LIGHTS PARADE * PICTURE ORDERS DUE 11/4

 SEE 10/28 BLOG POST!  PEP BAND CANCELLED!  Pep Band (Marching Band) vs. Hartland: Friday, October 29th:

HHS Football is in the play-offs!!!

When: Friday Night - October 29th @ 6:30pm to approximately 9pm (unless a shut out, weather, time outs, etc.)

Where: Hartland High School - 10635 Dunham Rd. Hartland 48353 // Meeting at Visitors Gate

What (to wear / bring): Instrument, Flip-Folder of Music (Upperclassmen bring any extra music you have from the past years to help with the new members), things your instrument may need (extra reeds, valve oil, etc.) and you MUST wear this seasons' MB shirt (WE RISE).

• Pep Band is not required - it goes towards your band letter / medals and it is fun. ^.^ It's marching band but you don't play at half time or pre-game!  
• Because this is a play-off game, the MHSAA is handling ticket sales.  Marching band members do NOT need a ticket to get in but family, friends, etc. must purchase tickets on-line BEFORE the game!  Tickets will NOT be available at the gate.
• Ticket info:  To purchase tickets go to www.gofan.co and search for Howell High School and select the football game from the menu.  You may also click on this link to go directly to the page  Howell vs Hartland Football Ticket Link

• Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from Hartland 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.

FANTASY OF LIGHTS PARADE

The Fantasy of Lights (FOL) Parade is Friday, November 26th.  

Report time:  4:45 pm (Grand River closes at 5 p.m. from Highlander Way to National St.)
Busses and trailer leave high school for parade:  5:30 pm
Parade starts at 7 p.m.

Practices for marching band for FOL are November 11, 16 and 18

• This year, the band boosters will be decorating our band trailer with lights galore for the parade.  If you and/or your student are interested in helping with this fun project, please email Jamie Miller at jamiehoward85@gmail.com or text her at 248-792-1184.

Marching Band Photo Orders - DUE NOV. 4TH!

• ORDERS & PAYMENT DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH!! Dan Zeppa from DZ Productions/Photography took photos of our entire marching band and individual photos, if requested.  If you are ordering individual photos, please include your image number on the order form (if you already turned in your order form without the image number, that's okay. I"ll fill that in for you)!
• SENIORS!  You can order a 30 x 42 banner with grommets for $40 $30!  Great for grad parties!  Sample is on the back of the order form or here:  CLICK HERE FOR SENIOR BANNER SAMPLE!
• ORDER FORMS available in the band room or by clicking here:  CLICK HERE FOR MARCHING BAND PHOTO ORDER FORM!
• IMAGE #'S FOR INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS WILL BE AVAILABLE FRIDAY 10/29!