Christmas concerts and MMC preperation!

Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

1. Here is the schedule of events for exam week.

-Concert Band Rehearsal 9:30 to 10:15 am Tuesday, Dec. 20(in band/orch room) - this is during 1st hour exam slot

-Symphonic Band Rehearsal 12:40 to 1:20 pm Tuesday, Dec. 20 symphonic band (in band/orch room)
-Symphonic Orchestra Rehearsal 12:40 to 1:20 pm Wednesday, Dec. 21 orchestra (in band/orch. room)
-All students Rehearsal 1:00 to 2:30 pm Thursday, Dec. 22 (bussing to Zeeland, DeWitt Auditorium)

2. There will be a bus sign up for students who will be riding the bus to our 1:00 pm rehearsal at DeWitt Auditorium, Zeeland East High School on the 22nd. Students should be seated and ready for rehearsal at 1:00 pm. There will also be a bus returning to HCHS at the end of rehearsal. 

3. Students will need to be at the Zeeland, DeWitt Auditorium by 5:00 pm for the concert. Students should bring a snack/sack lunch and water for between the two concerts.

4. The orchestra has these extra rehearsals planned to prepare for their Michigan Music Conference performance.  

-Friday, January 6 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

-Saturday, January 7 from 2 pm to 3:30 pm

-Wednesday, January 11 from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

-Thursday, January 12 from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

-Saturday, January 14 from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm

-Wednesday, January 18 from 7:15 am to 8:15 am

5. Here is the breakdown of the orchestra day on January 20.
-Students arrive to school in their concert uniform.

-8:50 am dismiss from school, bus departs

-10:00 am in warm up room at DeVos Hall

-11:00 am to 11:45 am performance

-12:00 pm time in MMC exhibits

-1:30 pm Celebration Catered Dinner with last year's seniors

-3:30 pm back at school

6. Symphonic orchestra members, please sign up here if your family or friends would like to use your two free tickets to the orchestra performance on January 20 at 11:00 am at the DeVos Performance Hall, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Tickets are also available for purchase through at the DeVos Hall Box office and through TicketMaster. The sign up will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 22.

https://goo.gl/forms/1wobeb71lzoVrj813

thank you!

Scott Vanden Berg
svandenberg@hollandchristian.org
Director of Instrumental Music
Holland Christian High School
Director of the Holland American Legion Band

616-212-8867

Christmas concerts, upcoming performances, sale ending.

Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

1. The Band, Orchestra, and Choir Christmas concert will be held Thursday, December 22 at the DeWitt Auditorium in Zeeland . Performance times are 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Admission is free, but seating is limited so reserve your tickets now at hchs.ludustickets.com or in the High School Office. We look forward to sharing in the celebration of our Savior’s birth through our music.

2. Congratulations to the Holland Christian High School Symphonic Orchestra which was selected to perform at the annual Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids. The only high school orchestra invited to perform at the 2017 conference, the group will play for music teachers from all over Michigan on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.

Each year, an average of 25 middle school and high school vocal and instrumental groups are chosen as featured performances at the conference. Bands, orchestras, and choirs are chosen through a blind audition each year, run by the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) and the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA).

Over 10,000 teachers, musicians, parents, students, and other guests attend the Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids each year. Tickets for the HCHS performance at DeVos Performance Hall will be available to the general public. Every student performer will receive two (2) complimentary tickets to give to their friends and family members. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster. http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/08005164AF3B3D4A

3. You are invited to join the HCHS Chamber Orchestra as it participates in Advent worship at Central Avenue Christian Reformed Church on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 5 pm and at Pillar Church on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 9:00 am and 10:30 am.

4. Quality Car Wash orders are due tomorrow.

5. Symphonic Band members may have received an email about a playing test this morning. They can ignore this email.

6. Butter Braid pick up will be on Thursday, Dec. 1 from 2 to 3:30 pm.

thank you!

--

Scott Vanden Berg
svandenberg@hollandchristian.org
Director of Instrumental Music
Holland Christian High School
Director of the Holland American Legion Band

616-212-8867

Swingin' the Night Away, Veteran's Day, and Fundraising

Dear band and orchestra students and parents,

1. We are raising money for the bands, orchestras, and choirs of HCS by selling candy at the musical and need your donations of candy. Sign up here!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f4caeac2f4-footloose

2. Symphonic Band members will be helping to lead the school in a Veteran's Day Assembly on Friday morning at 8:45 am. Symphonic Band members will need their concert uniform for the assembly on Friday. 

3. Swingin' the Night Away is this Saturday, this is an intergenerational event! All ages are welcome!

Swingin’ the Night Away is this Saturday, November 12, 6:45 pm- 9:30 pm in the HS Cafeteria.  Free dance instruction from 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm.  Enjoy dancing, desserts and beverages from 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm.  Tickets are $5 at the door. 

4. We are now selling Butterbraid Bread and Quality Car Washes for any students who would like to start raising money for the 2018 spring break trip. See the form linked on the helpful links portion of this blog.

5. Sign up for Solo and Ensemble Festival by Friday!

https://goo.gl/forms/ptd2EN7NDE7ZClqD2

thank you!

--

Scott Vanden Berg
svandenberg@hollandchristian.org
Director of Instrumental Music
Holland Christian High School
Director of the Holland American Legion Band

616-212-8867

Swingin' the Night Away Wants You!

Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

1. Volunteers are needed for Swingin' the Night Away. Please sign up here!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4aa9af2fa20-nov12th

2. The Annual Swingin’ the Night Away is Saturday, Nov. 12, 6:45-9:30 pm in the HCHS Cafeteria.  Free dance instructions from 6:45-7:30 pm and from 7:30-9:30 pm there 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!

3. Check out the the video of our concert!

https://vimeo.com/189294604

--

Scott Vanden Berg
svandenberg@hollandchristian.org
Director of Instrumental Music
Holland Christian High School
Director of the Holland American Legion Band

616-212-8867

Concert Week, Solo/Ensemble Festival, and Ham

Dear band and orchestra students and parents,

I hope you enjoyed the long weekend! Here are a few updates and reminders.

1. Our concert is this week Thursday at 7:30 pm. All students should be in the band/orchestra room by 7:00 pm.

2. Due to the concert and needing a full orchestra run thru we will have our symphonic orchestra rehearsal on Thursday morning and our jazz orchestra rehearsal on Friday morning. So we will switch these two rehearsal days. Times are as normal.

3. Solo and Ensemble Festival sign up starts this week!

https://goo.gl/forms/wiuBKzZ3V4eoPYm32

4. Students can start to raise money for the band and orchestra spring 2018 trip (likely to Florida) by selling ham. Here is the form. All profits go toward the student's cost for the trip.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0ar4_7dPCojMUduLWhpOFM4RHkxSU5xelJzeXZZTVVZNDdR/view?usp=sharing

--

Scott Vanden Berg
svandenberg@hollandchristian.org
Director of Instrumental Music
Holland Christian High School
Director of the Holland American Legion Band

616-212-8867

Itinerary, photos, and first concert!

Dear band and orchestra students and parents,

1. Here is the itinerary for the retreat this Friday and Saturday.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GCwzGLTwt4xjP76FN9Ao2sm3Bw1KVc3XcNJq_0DkPrg/edit?usp=sharing

2. Check out the photos from our picture day!

https://hollandchristian.smugmug.com/High-School/Band-Orchestra/201617-Band-and-Orchestra/

3. Our first concert is not far away, Thursday, October 27!

FESTIVAL OF THE FINE ARTS  

Come and celebrate Holland Christian High School's Festival of Fine Arts!  From student sculptures to fiddle tunes, from choral anthems to the deep sounds of the tuba, prepare to enjoy a rich diversity of the arts.  The Band and Orchestra Fall Pops Concert is on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. The Choir Concert is on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. The Fall Art Exhibition will be on display in Main Street from Oct. 27- November 1. Come eat snacks, listen to music, and soak in art!

--

Scott Vanden Berg
svandenberg@hollandchristian.org
Director of Instrumental Music
Holland Christian High School
Director of the Holland American Legion Band

616-212-8867

Pictures, schedule, fees, and the retreat!

Dear band and orchestra students and parents,

1. Next week Thursday is picture day for HS bands and orchestras! Uniforms will stay at school until that day.

-Full/symphonic orchestra will meet on Thursday morning for this one week so that they can get a picture of the whole group together.

-Full/symphonic orchestra pictures will happen at 7:10 am on main street, be at school by 7:00 am.

-Band pictures will happen during their class periods.

-Students will need...guys: black dress shoes, black socks and girls: flats or heels to wear with their dress.

-Jazz Orchestra will meet on Friday morning (they are swapping mornings with full orchestra because of pictures.)

2. Here are the pep band performances this year. I apologize for the delay in this schedule.

Pep Band

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IrKUGrczS-yi_ed8fshhY9j_vVg4tLKR0pQoa2l3lFM/edit?usp=sharing

If you would like to be reminded of freshman requirements for pep band and to see other opportunities for band and orchestra members, see this document

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LNFmsA3EYAbplcVNyMwolX4gpXugwJ71jEqGAv9mU2s/edit?usp=sharing

3. Each fall band and orchestra students are assessed a uniform fee which covers uniform alterations, repairs, marching shoes and gloves, and dry cleaning. The shoes and gloves are for band marching uniforms only. This fee will be due by Thursday, September 29. It is $15 for orchestra and $25 for band. Please communicate with me if you are in need of financial assistance. Please designate uniform fee in the memo line of the check. This fee can be mailed to HCHS or dropped in the designated envelope in the band/orchestra room.

4. Each fall students who are using a school instrument are assessed a rental fee of $60. Students who switch instruments to help with the balance of the band or orchestra are given a waiver on this fee for the first year. A notice will be sent to these families via email in the next few weeks. Please communicate with me if you are in need of financial assistance. Please designate instrument rental in the memo line of the check. This fee can be mailed to HCHS or dropped in the designated envelope in the band/orchestra room.

4. Here is an important note about the fall retreat to print off and fill out and return to school with a check by Monday, October 3.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y6pwBcwDWE5ZeutRhVT8WbSEgIT0oN2GD4SwPLs3064/edit?usp=sharing

thank you,

Mr. VB

--

Scott Vanden Berg
svandenberg@hollandchristian.org
Director of Instrumental Music
Holland Christian High School
Director of the Holland American Legion Band

616-212-8867

Scholarships, uniforms, pep band and pizza!

Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

1. BOC (Band/Orchestra/Choir Parent Board) offers scholarships to students who would like to take lessons on their instrument, but are in need of financial assistance. Fill out this form if you are interested in applying.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZEDHyEU8CTIPPisz0G2vozSQQWR5y7r8HJHgPYg7-wk/edit?usp=sharing

2. Parents, we are in need of volunteers to help Carol Redder with uniforms and uniform fitting. If you are available during 2nd or 4th hour next week we would love your help on one day or more of the days.

Monday

9:20 to 10:05 am

11:00 to 11:45 am

Tuesday

8:00 to 9:28 am

Wednesday

10:30 am to 12:00 pm

Thursday

9:00 to 9:50 am

11:00 to 11:45 am

Friday

9:20 to 10:05 am

11:00 to 11:45 am

3. Pep band tomorrow!

6:00 pizza

6:30 play!

Here is the pizza sign up for any band or orchestra students.

https://goo.gl/forms/V9adHcWDdWjKJIPz2

thank you!

Mr. VB

--

Scott Vanden Berg
svandenberg@hollandchristian.org
Director of Instrumental Music
Holland Christian High School
Director of the Holland American Legion Band

616-212-8867

Reminders, schedules, early mornings. :)

Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

I hope you enjoyed the beautiful weather this Labor Day weekend! Here is some helpful information.

1. Please be sure that you communicate all conflicts for performances/concerts this year before Friday, September 9. Conflicts communicated after that day will not be excused. The instrumental music calendar and my blog have the dates you need to know. 

http://vandenbergnotes.blogspot.com

2. Now is a great time to sign up for lessons on your instrument. Many private teachers are setting up their schedule and I am as well. Contact me to find a teacher or to set up a time for lessons! svandenberg@hollandchristian.org

3. Here is the early morning rehearsal schedule:

(Yes, jazz band tomorrow!) These times are when the students should be in the band/orchestra room.

Monday: jazz orchestra (7:15 am)

Tuesday: jazz band (you are all invited!) (7:15 am)

Wednesday: chamber strings, symphonic band percussion, and symphonic orchestra wwinds/brass (7:25 am)

Thursday: jazz orchestra (7:15 am)

Friday: Full/Symphonic Orchestra (7:00 am)

thanks!

Mr. VB

--

Scott Vanden Berg
svandenberg@hollandchristian.org
Director of Instrumental Music
Holland Christian High School
616-212-8867

Opportunities, calendars, congratulations, and pizza!

Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

1. Check out this wonderful list of opportunities for HCHS band and orchestra students. You will find explanations of what pep band is, who can do solo and ensemble festival, what is jazz band, and much more!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LNFmsA3EYAbplcVNyMwolX4gpXugwJ71jEqGAv9mU2s/edit?usp=sharing

2. Here is the schedule for extra rehearsals and honor group dates. Be sure to refer to the Aug. 16 blog post to find our concert schedule for the year.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eBIM698J3XM9xOIGCWDro4zwyNNYn4k0h0saulfkpY8/edit?usp=sharing

3. The band and orchestra (or instrumental) music calendar is on the school website and contains all of the most up to date info on rehearsals, concerts, and special events. I sent a different link to the same calendar on Aug. 16.

https://www.hollandchristian.org/arts/band-orchestra/

4. Congratulations to the Holland Christian High School Symphonic Orchestra which was selected to perform at the annual Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids. The only high school orchestra invited to perform at the 2017 conference, the group will play for music teachers from all over Michigan on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.

Each year, an average of 25 middle school and high school vocal and instrumental groups are chosen as featured performances at the conference. Bands, orchestras, and choirs are chosen through a blind audition each year, run by the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) and the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA).

Over 10,000 teachers, musicians, parents, students, and other guests attend the Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids each year. Tickets for the HCHS performance at DeVos Performance Hall will be available to the general public. Every student performer will receive two (2) complimentary tickets to give to their friends and family members.

5. In order to prepare for this very special performance the full orchestra will be rehearsing every Friday morning at 7 am starting tomorrow. If you are having conflicts or difficulties with these rehearsals please contact me.

6. Our first pep band is tomorrow. Pizza is at 6 pm and we go out to the bleachers at 6:30 pm to play. Please sign up if you would like the pregame pizza here: https://goo.gl/forms/pnkY9n7qERf2Lsly2

Scott Vanden Berg
svandenberg@hollandchristian.org
Director of Instrumental Music
Holland Christian High School
616-212-8867

Reminders and Concert Schedule for 2016-17

Hello band and orchestra students and parents!

1. A remember to check out last week's blog post with information and a sign up for the kick off party on Thursday and check out the blog for info on everyone's Monday rehearsal times.

2. Volunteers are needed tomorrow (Wed. Aug. 17) from 3 pm to 5 pm to stuff folders with music for this year! Email Mr. Vanden Berg if you can help out.

3. Here is the concert and special event schedule for this year. Make sure you check the left column to see if your group is part of the event.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/11bMdWt-JfvmAoYJNVIR36AGBDCFGqpCgzqvMnZL61bA/edit?usp=sharing

4. Here is the band and orchestra (instrumental music) google calendar. This always has the most up to date information.

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=9gs9f55s1q8r63d9hfv9of4594%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York

thank you!

--

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

Welcome band and orchestra to a new year!

Welcome HCHS band and orchestra students and parents!

I hope you are enjoying your summer. I am looking forward to meeting you and making music together this year!

Here are a few dates for you to put on your calendar:

1. The band and orchestra kick-off is on Thursday, August 18, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Kollen Park near the band shell.

Check out Sign-up Genius if you can help bring chips, pop, cups, etc. Thank you for your generous help in making this happen!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040948a5aa2ba02-kick1

Please also use this link if you know you can make it so we can get an estimate on how many will be able to attend.

2. We will have two practices scheduled before the school year begins, one for full orchestra and one for band. These rehearsals should leave plenty of time for check-in and your school photos.

-Monday, August 22 from 12:30 pm to 1:15 pm, concert band and symphonic band--combined pep band practice. We have a few new tunes and we play already for the Friday, Aug. 26 home game.

-Monday, August 22 from 1:30 pm to 2:15 pm, orchestra practice. We are looking forward to performing at the Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids in January, and this practice will help us get an early start in our preparation. 

3. We have a band and orchestra retreat on Friday, October 14 to Saturday, October 15. This will be a time of food, games, getting to know each other, making a little music together, and of fun. Since this will be local we will be able to work around HCHS sports conflicts. Please note these dates in your calendar now. Thank you!

I will have a new blog entry soon with this year's concert dates.

Thank you!

--

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

Last week approaching!

Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

Here is some important info.

1. All orchestra students who would like to be in chamber strings and all current band 9th graders who would like to be in symphonic band next year should plan to do an audition for Mr. VB during exam week. The audition will take less than 5 minutes. Please email Mr. VB if you are interested and to sign up for a time.

2. Here is the band information for Monday's Memorial Day Parade.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MFV4tC_A9hrgbZ3fe1jEn0P9JKGvtFLI0SfZvyRasR8/edit?usp=sharing

3. Don't forget to sign up for summer lessons. A great way to start on a solo, get caught up, and to prepare for auditions for scholarships!

http://goo.gl/forms/ESrAZ4QUXgSJpvPj2

4. On Monday the symphonic band is playing for the Memorial Day Service in the cemetery at 11 am, following the parade. We are in need of a few parent volunteers to help set up and transport music stands, a few percussion items, and tubas. Please let me know if you can help out.

5.  Please turn in your band/orchestra uniform during these times:

Tuesday, May 31 from 8 am to 12 pm

Wednesday, June 1 from 8 am to 12 pm

Mrs. Carol Redder will be at school during these times and she handles uniform turn in. All uniforms and all uniform parts must be turned in during these times. Please extend your gratitude to her for all the time that she invests supporting music education at Holland Christian.

thank you!

--

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

Important Year End Information

Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

Here we are wrapping another year up! Here is some info for you!

1. Please turn in your band/orchestra uniform during these times:

Monday, May 23 from 11 am to 12 pm

Tuesday, May 31 from 8 am to 12 pm

Wednesday, June 1 from 8 am to 12 pm

Mrs. Carol Redder will be at school during these times and she handles uniform turn in. All uniforms and all uniform parts must be turned in during these times. Please extend your gratitude to her for all the time that she invests supporting music education at Holland Christian.

2. Think about summer music lessons as a great way to advance yourself musically! You can sign up with me or I can connect you with another great private teacher for your instrument.

http://goo.gl/forms/WX81z7wkTXOvb8ox1

3. A special thank you to parents for the way that you have supported music education for your children and for HCHS! From helping rouse sleepy teenagers and transporting them to early rehearsals to delivering forgotten instruments, paying for music lessons, and giving that word of encouragement when it was needed most, you have played an absolutely crucial role in your children's music education!

thank you!

-- 

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

End of the Year Activities!

Hello band and orchestra students and parents!

Here comes the end of the year activities!

1. Dazzle on Tuesday (10th) for jazz orchestra and chamber strings. 

     8 am at Central Wesleyan Church for chamber strings and 9:28 am at Central for Jazz Orchestra

2. Everything you need to know for Tulip Time Bands and Parades. Don't forget to take home your uniform (including hat box).

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1izCztizxZHpmUcPdfAqdGq850VbN66Ue2cgmJsIxOiM/edit?usp=sharing

3. Everything Fiddlers/Wanderers need to know for the Saturday Tulip Time Parade.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JyCEIksRYTvStU_tsVOVD96uVNLxOh3dzEvmHI0O2Qo/edit?usp=sharing

4. All HS orchestra students full rehearsal on Friday (13th) morning at 7:00 am in the orchestra room.

5. End of the year concerts! Call time will be 7 pm for both concerts. Be sure to invite friends and family!

You are invited to join the Holland Christian School Orchestras in the Jack H. Miller Center for the Musical Arts (221 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI 49423) on Tuesday, May 17 at 7:00 pm. This concert will feature a variety of music from Ludwig Beethoven and Edward Elgar to the music of Coldplay and an original student composition! See the wonderful progression from 4th to high school orchestras, a beautiful picture of education at Holland Christian.

Join the Holland Christian High School Bands as they present their Spring Concert on Thursday, May 19 at 7:30 pm at the Kollen Park Band Shell. Enjoy some jazz music, the Holland Christian drumline, a work by Wagner, a march by Karl King, a hymn tune, some Disney music, and the music of Star Wars, all while taking in the gentle breezes from Lake Macatawa. 

6. I will be offering summer lessons. Be the first to sign up for summer lessons on your instrument and get your pick of the day and time!

http://goo.gl/forms/jIYbPIOhGI

thank you!

--

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

It is nearly May

Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

1. Band students who were at HCS last year try on your Dinkles (marching shoes) at home and bring them to school before Wednesday if they do not fit any more. Early this week is the last chance to get shoes exchanged for other sizes.

2. Monday and Wednesday of this week we will be holding a clearance sale on these HCHS band/orchestra items! We have a limited supply.

-Mickey Mouse Ears for $1 (normally $14.99)

-Florida trip t-shirts $5 (medium and large)

-HCHS band/orchestra sweatshirts for $10 (small and 2x large)

3. Symphonic Band will be performing at Pine Ridge on Tuesday (Apr. 26) at 8:30 am (during class).

4. Chamber strings and jazz combo are performing as part of the Living Stones Lecture Series on Tuesday (Apr. 26) evening.

4. Chamber strings and jazz orchestra, make sure you have Tuesday, May 10 on your calendar for Dazzle rehearsal and performance. See the instrumental music calendar for times.

--

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

Exciting weekend of music at HCHS!

Hello band and orchestra students and parents!

- Two great events this weekend that we hope you can make it to!

Swingin’ the Night Away is this Saturday, April 16, 6:45-9:30 pm in the HCHS Cafeteria.  Free dance instruction from 6:45-7:30 pm and from 7:30-9:30 pm there 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!

The Holland Christian High School Choirs and Orchestra invite you to their annual oratorio concert as they perform Mendelssohn's Elijah on Sunday, April 17 at 2 p.m. at Christ Memorial Church. Follow this link if you would like to learn a little more about the Oratorio.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gTGtO5wjCkteFXH-vh5Sju9pX787QlLGnLrv8DCILWk/edit?usp=sharing

1. Jazz Band, be here by 7:00 pm on Saturday in black shirt and jeans.

2. Jazz combo, be here by 7:00 pm on Saturday in all black.

3. Jazz Orchestra, be here by 7:30 pm on Saturday in all black.

4. Wanderers be here by 6:15 pm, ready for sound check at 6:30 on Saturday, no uniform required. :)

5. Orchestra members, lets plan to be in your seats by 1:29 pm, tune on Saturday at 1:30 pm, so that we can run thru the prologue and overture at 1:33 pm. 

* Orchestra members bring your instruments home today!

* If you forget your instrument, I will be at school at 12:15 pm on Sunday for five minutes, you can meet me at school then.

thanks,

Mr. VB

-- 

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

Swingin' The Night Away and The Oratorio Concert

Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

1. You are invited to Swingin' the Night Away (STNA) on Saturday, April 16! We have 2 ways that you can help us out!

2. We need volunteers to help with STNA!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4aa9af2fa20-swingin

3. We need desserts: The Band, Orchestra, and Choir (BOC) Board is sponsoring an exciting musical event on Saturday, April 16 from 6:45 pm to 9 pm. STNA is a fundraiser featuring the Holland Christian School Jazz Bands, vocal soloists, fiddlers, and the Old Timer Jazz Band. This will be an enjoyable evening of jazz music, dancing, socializing, coffee, punch, and delicious desserts. Fill it this form if you are able to bring a dessert!

http://goo.gl/forms/5cEavaGzey

4. The Holland Christian High School Choirs and Orchestra invite you to their annual oratorio concert as they perform Mendelssohn's Elijah on Sunday, April 17 at 2 p.m. at Christ Memorial Church. 

5. The orchestra students will rehearse with choir on Friday, April 15 from 7 am to 9 am at Christ Memorial Church (595 Graafschap Rd, Holland, MI 49423). There will be a bus to bring students back the HCHS after rehearsal.

-- 

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

Getting Close to Spring Break!

Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

1. Tuesday, March 22: Concert Band and Symphonic Band students should meet at Jack Miller Center for the Musical Arts, 221 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI 49423 before 8 am. We will not have bussing to the 8 am rehearsal. We will have a bus bring students back to school at 9:30 am.

-this is a very important rehearsal for the evening's band concert.

-students should be at "the Jack" by 6:30 pm on Tuesday evening.

2. We are in need of donations of food for the Florida trip. Please sign up here if you are able to help out. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f4caeac2f4-hchs1

3. Best wishes to our solo and ensemble students who are preparing for State on Saturday!

4. HCS Students and parents are invited to celebrate the resurrection by watching Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 2, The Resurrection on Saturday, March 26 at 7:00 pm in the HCHS auditorium. We will be viewing this through the Berlin Philharmonic's Digital Concert Hall in high definition.

5. Please look ahead and plan for the marching practice schedule after spring break.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uUkXuzopjNIy-8qClTlLEQ0ipJyCyJYiItGX-uQ6F3Y/edit?usp=sharing

This information is also located on the Instrumental Music Calendar.

http://www.hollandchristian.org/fine_arts/highschool/band_orchestra/calendar

thank you!

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

Fundraiser tonight and times for Disney

Dear band and orchestra students and parents,

I am looking to seeing you tonight. 

1. Band and orchestra students can meet up in the band/orchestra room at 6:30 pm. We practice the orchestra national anthem at that time. Band students can get their instruments and head into the gym. The game begins at 7:00 pm! There is a $5 entry fee for everyone.

2. Here is the music orchestra will play tonight. I will have paper copies.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0ar4_7dPCojMHpHTDdqek5DSGR4NWJDWUg5ZUJxTUFjMkd3/view?usp=sharing

3. We have our performance times for Florida!

Don't forget Tuesday night parent/student meeting at 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

11:00 AM  Symphonic Band Performance - Waterside Stage, Downtown Disney

12:00 PM  Symphonic Orchestra Performance - Waterside Stage, Downtown D

4. The full orchestra is performing at Rose Park elementary during the school day on Wednesday!

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

Happy March snow day!

Hello band and orchestra students and parents!

1. Our last regular season pep band game is this Thursday evening!

2. You are invited to come to the Band/Orchestra fundraiser this Saturday! The HCS alumni are taking on the HCS staff in a high stakes basketball game. The game begins at 7:00 pm at the HCHS gym and there is a minimum $5 donation at the door. Band and orchestra students need to attend to perform in the pep band, the orchestral national anthem, and other special performances. 

3. The chamber orchestra and wanderer fiddle group will be taking part in worship services this coming Sunday at Harderwyk Christian Reformed Church (9:00 am) and Niekirk Christian Reformed Church (6:00 pm). You are welcome to worship with us!

4. Next Tuesday, March 8 is our Florida Trip Parent/Student Meeting in the high school auditorium at 7:00 pm. This is for parents and students going on the Florida trip.

5. State Solo and Ensemble participants, keep working on preparations for Saturday, March 19!

6.  Our next band concert is Band Extravaganza is on Tuesday, March 22 at 7:00 pm at the Jack Miller Center for the Musical Arts.

7. Our next orchestra concert is the Elijah Oratorio with the HCHS choirs on Sunday, April 17 at 2:00 pm at Christ Memorial Church.

-- 

Scott Vanden Berg
svandenberg@hollandchristian.org
Director of Instrumental Music
Holland Christian High School

February details and information.

Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

1. Florida bound people, remember that the Florida not returning on the bus form was due last Friday. If you forgot, please fill this out a.s.a.p.

http://goo.gl/forms/H7b3yoSvvq

2. Here are details for the next couple weeks. This information is also on the online calendar:

http://www.hollandchristian.org/fine_arts/highschool/band_orchestra/calendar

Thursday, February 11

Jazz Combo, Percussion Ensemble, and Wanderers at Freedom Village

*concert uniform

6:45 pm be there

7:15 pm perform

Tuesday, February 16 (no jazz band this day)

extra Symphonic Orchestra rehearsal (all required)

7:15 am in band/orchestra room

Wednesday, February 17

extra Symphonic Band rehearsal 

7:30 am in band/orchestra room

Thursday, February 18

Concert Band and Symphonic Band perform at Jack Miller Center for the Musical Arts: 221 Columbia Avenue, Holland, MI  49423 
*concert uniform

7:00 pm be there

7:30 pm perform

Friday, February 19

Previously scheduled Friday Symphonic Orchestra rehearsal (all required)

7:00 am in band/orchestra room

6:15 pm pep band!

Monday, February 22

Symphonic orchestra clinic with GVSU professor Dr. Duitman
3:00 pm to 4:15 pm

those who play on Russian Sailor's Dance only dismissed at 3:30 pm

Thursday, February 25

Symphonic Band

*concert uniform

1:55 pm dismiss/get dressed 

3:20 pm perform at West Ottawa Harbor Lights Middle School Auditorium

Friday, February 26

Previously scheduled Friday Symphonic Orchestra rehearsal (all required)

7:00 am in band/orchestra room

*concert uniform

9:15 am dismiss/get dressed

11:10 am perform at West Ottawa Harbor Lights Middle School Auditorium

3. Are there any volunteers to buy/make donuts or cinnamon rolls for either Tuesday, Feb. 16 (orchestra) or Wednesday, Feb. 17 (symphonic band)?

thank you!

-- 

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

February Fun!

Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

February is right around the corner and I wanted to take a moment to highlight a few things. Additionally we have one somewhat major change that I would like to ask of concert band students and parents.

1. Pep Band tonight and Friday.

2. MSBOA Solo and Ensemble Festival is Saturday, January 30 at East Kentwood High School! These students are practicing very hard! Final specific info will be sent to you tomorrow.

3. Wanderers (folk ensemble) and Jazz Combo on Thursday, February 11 at Freedom Village 7:15 pm to 8:00 pm

4. Concert Band and Symphonic Band Concert and Clinic at the Jack Miller Center for the Musical Arts: 221 Columbia Avenue, Holland, MI  49423  Thursday, February 18 7:30 to 8:30 pm

5. Symphonic Orchestra Clinic, Monday February 22 from 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm at HCHS.

6. MSBOA Band Festival for Symphonic Band will likely be during the school day on February 25
MSBOA Orchestra Festival for Symphonic Orchestra will likely be during the school day on February 26.
These will likely happen at West Ottawa PAC. No festival this year for concert band.

7. No concert band concert on February 29. I talked to concert band about the switch to Feb. 18 in class and they can tell you more. Please reply with conflicts to this change before Friday at 3 pm. This sort of late change is very rare and I apologize for any inconvenience.

Looking ahead to Florida:
We have made great progress on Florida trip fundraising and are planning a meeting for all Florida bound students and parents!

8. Tuesday, March 8 is Florida trip Student and Parent Meeting from 7 to 8 pm.

9. Are you planning to return on the bus or stay in Florida? If you are not returning on the bus please fill out this form by Friday, February 5. Contact Danielle Hilbelink at danielle@hilbelink.net if you have questions.

http://goo.gl/forms/H7b3yoSvvq

thank you!

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Scott Vanden Berg
svandenberg@hollandchristian.org
Director of Instrumental Music
Holland Christian High School