Friday, September 29, 2017

Pictures, Florida info, Upcoming events!

Dear band and orchestra students and parents,

I hope you enjoy the fall weather this weekend!

1. Band and Orchestra Pictures are Thursday, October 5 (see last blog post for details).
-7 a.m. for orchestra
-dressy black shoes and socks for guys

2. Florida bound people be sure to turn in the commitment form from the Sept. 25 blog by Monday.

3. Florida bound students will be sending out 4 letters on Oct. 3 or 4 during class requesting donations for our trip. Please carefully consider who you might send your letters to. Here is a copy of the letter that we will be sending: 

It is a priority for the Florida Trip Committee that this trip be affordable for every student regardless of their financial situation. In this effort we will be sending out letters as part of a group fundraiser. Money donated as a result of this group fundraiser will offset costs for the whole group and these donations are tax deductible. It is not possible to have donations as a result of this letter writing endeavor go directly to an individual student. 

Please fill out this form with the 4 names and addresses that you will be sending letters to. The form should automatically send you a copy of your responses which you can use when you fill out the addresses.
https://goo.gl/forms/9Qjyg1GQIP46BeSB2

4. Upcoming events you can help us advertise! Invite friends and family.

FESTIVAL OF 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 Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. The Choir Concert is on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. The Fall Art Exhibition will be on display in Main Street from Oct. 25- November 2. Come eat cookies, listen to music, and soak in art!

Swingin’ the Night Away is Friday, November 10, 6:45 pm.- 9:30 pm. in the HS Cafeteria. Free dance instruction from 6:45 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. From 7:30 pm. - 9:30 p.m. Dancing, vocal soloists, and HC Jazz Bands. Enjoy desserts and beverages. Tickets are $5 at the door. All ages are invited! Due to popular demand, Swinging’ the Night Away will also be held on Friday, March 16, 2018!

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
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Monday, September 25, 2017

Florida letter, Pit Orchestra, and Pictures!

Dear Band and Orchestra Students and Parents,

1. We are so looking forward to the Florida trip this year from April 2 to April 7! This trip is for all juniors and seniors in band and orchestra, as well as freshmen and sophomores who are in symphonic band or chamber orchestra. Please follow the link below to find more trip information. You can then print off the form, fill it out and turn it in by Monday, October 2.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14yXRZXkdAm0HqloVD2EoB5kU3mYesGDvW_6fLOUAmwQ/edit?usp=sharing

2. Next week Monday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. will be our first Pit Orchestra meeting after school. Be sure to let Mr. Vanden Berg know if you are interested in joining. 

3. Band and Orchestra Pictures are Thursday, October 5.
We take pictures in our full concert uniform. Digital versions of these pictures will be available and posted online after our group and individual pictures are taken.

-Symphonic (also known as full) Orchestra at 7:00 am. (Be in the building picking up your uniform by this time.)
-Concert Band during 1st hour band.
-Symphonic Band during 2nd hour band.

-All band/orchestra uniforms will be at school on the day of group photos, so you will need to get dressed here. You can use bathrooms and locker rooms.
-Guys: dressy black shoes and socks are required. 
-Girls: appropriate footwear for your dress.
-Parents of guys may want to take a few moments to teach them how to tie a tie.

-Students will all be bringing uniforms home at the end of the day (Oct. 5) or on Friday (Oct. 6) please make arrangements so that this can happen. All uniforms that are not taken home will be put back in the storage room. 

4. We will switch the early morning rehearsals for symphonic orchestra and jazz orchestra on Oct. 5 and 6. Symphonic orchestra (including all string players) will meet on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 7:00 am and Jazz Orchestra will meet on Friday, Oct. 6 morning at 7:15 am.

5. BOC (Band/Orchestra/Choir Parent Board) offers scholarships to students who would like to take lessons on their instrument. Fill out this form if you are interested in applying. Please submit this form by Friday, Sept. 29.

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