Ham sale, Friday rehearsal, Swingin' the Night Away, pictures!

Hello band and orchestra parents and students,

1. Florida bound students are kicking of our ham and soup sale for those who are interested in participating. Here is a link to the flier:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0ar4_7dPCojRFNnc21GZ3RvTlR4THVmTHdfU3VTN0VNNG00/view?usp=sharing

2. This Friday is our 7:00 am full/symphonic orchestra rehearsal. All orchestra members must attend, please be in the band/orchestra room by 7 am, seated and ready to tune by 7:05 am.

3. Swingin' the Night Away is on Friday, Nov. 13. All jazz ensembles participate in this event and you are all invited to attend. 

The Semi-annual Swingin’ the Night Away is Friday, November 13, 6:45-9:30 p.m. in the HCHS Cafeteria.  Free dance instruction is from 6:45-7:30 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m. will be dancing, vocal soloists and HC Jazz Bands.  Enjoy desserts and beverages.  Tickets are $5 at the door. All ages are invited to join the fun!

4. Volunteers are needed for Swingin' the Night Away. Sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4aa9af2fa20-swingin2

5. Enjoy these group shots and individual pictures of band and orchestra students.

https://hollandchristian.smugmug.com/High-School/Band-Orchestra/201516-Band-and-Orchestra/

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Scott Vanden Berg
svandenberg@hollandchristian.org
Director of Instrumental Music
Holland Christian High School
616-820-2905 (2982)

First concert in sight!

Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

1. Just a reminder that we are nearing our first concert on Tuesday, November 3 at 7:30 pm. Student call time for the concert will be at 7:00 pm. Please make arrangements to be sure that you arrive on time. Jazz Orchestra, Pisgah Mountain Wanderers, Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Orchestra all perform at this concert.

2. Please share this with family and friends:

FESTIVAL OF THE FINE ARTS!  Come and celebrate Holland Christian High School's Festival of Fine Arts!  From student sculptures to fiddle tunes, music from the Chronicles of Narnia to that of Billy Joel, from water color paintings to music performed on trash cans, prepare to enjoy a rich diversity of the arts.  The Band and Orchestra Fall Pops Concert is on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. with the Art Exhibition Closing Reception immediately following the pops concert...come eat snacks, look at art, and mingle with the artists!

3. Florida bound students first payment is due on Monday, Oct. 26. If you have questions please let me know or look at the information in the Trip Commitment Form in the Helpful Links section of the blog. All checks should be made out to Holland Christian High School.

4. Florida bound students make sure that you have all signed up for a volunteer opportunity! Thanks to those who on Friday who volunteered at Ditto, Habitat for Humanity, and the Rock After School Program!

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Scott Vanden Berg
svandenberg@hollandchristian.org
Director of Instrumental Music
Holland Christian High School
616-820-2905 (2982)

Homecoming Weekend!

Homecoming Weekend!

1. Pep band is on tomorrow/Friday. 

-We will meet in the gym at 6:00 to practice with our student, parent, alumni, uncle, cousin.... pep band. We play at 6:30 pm. Join us in making a joyful noise!

2. Bring your cans to the game tomorrow and donate them to help offset the cost of the Florida trip. There will be a table by the main gate.

2. These are the chaperons for the Florida trip. A special thanks to them for being willing to help make this trip possible! The names with an asterisk are also helping organize fundraisers and planning the trip so feel free to thank them for their work and ask them any questions you might have.

Kristin Baron

*Danielle Hilbelink

*Michelle Hoffman

David Huisman

Rich Nagelkirk

*Kari Slenk

*DeLynn Unema

*Renae Van Ast

*Scott Vanden Berg

*Jenifer Van Zanten

Matt Veenstra

3. The next car wash sale is scheduled for Nov 23-Dec 10 .  If anyone needs car washes before that, contact Renea Van Ast at  616-218-1843 and email is rvanast@lodeso.com.

4. The hotel room sign up and the volunteer site sign up will be available for Florida bound students to start signing up tomorrow at lunch.

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Scott Vanden Berg
svandenberg@hollandchristian.org
Director of Instrumental Music
Holland Christian High School
616-820-2905 (2982)

Coming Soon!

Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

1. Remember that Butter Braid pick up is Thursday (tomorrow) from 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm outside the hs office.

2. Pit Orchestra will begin rehearsing next week Monday from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. We will practice all of the Mondays and Thursdays that school is in session in October.

3. Symphony Night is back! You are invited to add this to your calendars. We (all those interested) will be taking a bus to see the Grand Rapids Symphony on Saturday, January 9. This evening will include dinner at Red Robin and the music of the Grammy-nominated Grand Rapids Symphony. They will be performing among other things, Arturo Marquez's Danzon No. 2.

4. This year our Solo and Ensemble Recital Night will be on Monday, January 18 starting at 6:00 pm in the high school music rooms. All students considering solo and ensemble festival should add this date to their family calendars.

5. Our Florida students could still use a couple more chaperons. Consider joining us on this fun adventure! Email me if you are interested.

6. Students might want to consider taking this Winterim course taught by Beatles expert and Calvin College professor, Dr. Bob Keeley and instructors from the Michigan Academy of Folk Music.

From Bluegrass to Beatles: Music for the People and By the People

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Scott Vanden Berg
svandenberg@hollandchristian.org
Director of Instrumental Music
Holland Christian High School
616-820-2905 (2982)

Florida info and a Special Invitation!

Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

1. Florida trip students will be sending out 4 letters tomorrow or Wednesday during class requesting donations for our trip. Please carefully consider who you might send your letters to. Each student is required to send 4 letters. Here is a copy of the letter that we will be sending: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17NEV90DpL9GUAlRFwNoIDFWXnfLZQPtQDCnuSQndfMw/edit?usp=sharing

Please fill out this form with the addresses and also keep a copy of addresses to bring to class tomorrow.

http://goo.gl/forms/7IkCxKTJNR

2. We want you to join the Holland Christian High School Pep Band!

All alumni and/or parents who play an instrument are invited to join us on Friday, Oct. 16!

What: Alumni and HCHS Combined Pep Band!

When: Friday, October 16

5:00 pm eat dinner at the alumni tailgate BBQ
6:00 pm combined pep band practice in the HCHS gym
6:30 pm start playing pep band music in the stands before the game
7:00 pm join your family and friends for the game or stay and play with the pep band during the game
pep band will play 5 songs at half time and you are welcome to join us again!

Who: All HCHS band alumni and parents, whether your instrument has been collecting dust in the closet or if you have just performed at Carnegie Hall.

Why: fun, to meet old friends, to get those chops back in shape, to celebrate the tradition of music at HCHS

Music: Contact me and I will send you the music in an attachment. You can use your old lyre or bring an HCHS music stand out.

How: Just fill out this form or email me!

http://goo.gl/forms/8KEWGGFiPO

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Scott Vanden Berg
svandenberg@hollandchristian.org
Director of Instrumental Music
Holland Christian High School
616-820-2905 (2982)