Jason Smigell

Director Emeritus, Howell High School Bands (Howell, MI) This is my professional account. Musica est virtus mea. Arma mea musica.

[Jason Smigell @Smigellj]

Aaaaand with that I think I’m deleting Twitter for the foreseeable future, probably forever. This once mostly decent and useful platform has become a cesspit. You suck #elon_musk , you really suck.

[Jason Smigell @Smigellj]

@ksvoboda @umichband @UMichAthletics Number one Carl grapentine is amazing number 2 love me some J-Pas. Number 3, there is always one player who takes the second ending of the second strain too early! Now it’s official, I’m just another crotchety band alum lol

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Omg I hadn’t looked at my last tweet. Lol for the record, that was not the last time I practiced ;)

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My playahs, procrastination affects us all. However, has there EVER been a time in your life where when you said “Dang, practicing today sure was a mistake, I feel worse for practicing”. Go. Practice. Then be happy :)

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The delete was an edit, I refuse to get Twitter blue :-p

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Think about this: When have you ever said “Wow, practicing my horn/working out/doing something good for myself was a mistake and a waste of my time”?!? You’ve never said it. Investing in yourself is ALWAYS beneficial! Go go go!

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@FHSPashak @TaubmanCollege @UMich Lol the kid must come from strong stock!

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Who’s this guy he’s really funny ;)

[It’s Boshuda :) @SirBoshuda]

So my wife practices before work every morning to get ready for her recital. Sometimes I join in a duet :)

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RIP Wayne shorter. His work with weather report was particularly influential to me. https://t.co/7VqnATdI2b

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@McAllisterSax @MilwSymphOrch I think I will :)

[It’s Boshuda :) @SirBoshuda]

Hey folks, I’ve decided I’m still gonna stream in spite of the tragedy. I’m going nonviolent games tonight (probably stardew!) and I’ll play sappy songs on my sax for all the romantics who stop by :) so if you need a safe place come and chill :)

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I hope very much my Highlanders at MSU made it out ok. I am gutted. Now we wait for the copycats and I wonder if my wife is safe at her school again.

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Our backyard is super pretty.

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@McAllisterSax @COmusicfestival Please tell me you are going to play “Beautiful Colorado” while you’re there!

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https://t.co/EfUKqY4SiY I wrote a little impromptu snowday song with Rapchat even though I’m retired from public school. Can’t take snowdays away!

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Had a blast working with Allison Laibly and her saxophonists at Hartland Intermediate school. Thanks again for the opportunity @hartlandFISband @hartlandhsbands

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Smigell Musicworks and Services just got an upgrade! My wife and her dad completed this project in just a couple days! Yay!

[Jason Smigell @Smigellj]

Hey everybody!! I have something exciting to announce! I have a website now that outlines my services to everyone! Check out https://t.co/VLcsLFr0iV for private lessons, consulting and life coaching! Let me help you take your music, career and life to a new level!

[Jason Smigell @Smigellj]

Hey Everyone! This account is active again! I may have retired from band directing, but I'm starting a new business called Smigell Musicworks and Services. Lessons, consulting and life coaching. Soon I'll have a website, and after that.. who knows?

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Garlic Space Dog and I are very proud of all Our Highlanders participating in msboa district IV solo and ensemble festival! Lots of good music and medals too! Special thanks to @NoviBands and orchestra for hosting!