Thursday, August 25, 2016

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!


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.


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.


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
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Tuesday, August 16, 2016

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.


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


thank you!

--
Scott Vanden Berg
svandenberg@hollandchristian.org
Director of Instrumental Music
Holland Christian High School
616-820-2905 (2982)
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Monday, August 8, 2016

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!

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)
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