1. Our symphonic band and symphonic orchestra will be doing a clinic in the month of February with local experts in the field of music. They will provide feedback to our musicians on the art of music making. Would you be willing to volunteer to provide snack or help serve a snack at one of these clinics? These will all happen in the band/orchestra room. Parents are welcome to observe.
-We have an orchestra clinic on Thursday, February 23 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
-We have a symphonic band clinic scheduled on Monday, February 27 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The concert band clinic will happen during the school day.
2. Symphonic Orchestra families can purchase pictures of our performance at the Michigan Music Conference.
3. The symphonic band and symphonic orchestra festival times have been assigned. These dates are assigned to us and not times that we choose so I appreciate your flexibility in making these work. The students will perform in concert tux/dress for these performances. Parents are welcome to attend for both the performance and for sightreading.
-Symphonic Band
Wednesday, March 1
5:20 p.m. meet at West Ottawa PAC (1024 136th Ave, Holland, MI 49424)
6:10 performance, 6:40 p.m. sight reading
7:00 festival completed, no bussing provided, please pick up from West Ottawa
-Symphonic Orchestra
Thursday, March 2
2:00 p.m. bus leaves from HCHS to West Ottawa PAC (1024 136th Ave, Holland, MI 49424)
3:15 p.m. performance, 3:45 p.m. sight reading
4:15 p.m. bus will return from West Ottawa PAC to HCHS
4. Congratulations to more than 50 HCHS band and orchestra students participated in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) District Solo and Ensemble Festival on January 28!
These 31 individuals received the top rating and qualified to perform at the MSBOA State Solo and Ensemble Festival in March. Aidan Baggech, Onika Bouwkamp, Bethany Bulthuis, Katelyn DeWitt, Matthew Dykstra, Andrew Gretzinger, Ashley Greydanus, Jacob Heeres, Katherine Heeres, Daniel Hoekwater, Andrea Jenosky, Megan Katerberg, Maddie Kurbuski, Elise Laarman, Lyndsey Leegwater, Sam Li, Savannah Page, Nathan Rogalske, Keara Scholten, Emilyn Staat, Zach Urbytes, Levi VanAst, Elyssa VandenTop, Crystal VanOeffelen, Joel VanZanten, Marie Veenstra, Natalie Vredevoogd, Karis Walters, Benjamin Walters, Elizabeth Winn and Hailey Zuverink. Congratulations to these fine musicians!
Thank you!
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Scott Vanden Berg
svandenberg@hollandchristian.o
Director of Instrumental Music
Holland Christian High School
Director of the Holland American Legion Band
svandenberg@hollandchristian.o
Director of Instrumental Music
Holland Christian High School
Director of the Holland American Legion Band
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