Ham, Christmas concert sign up, solo and ensemble

Dear band and orchestra students and parents,

Happy Thanksgiving!

1. Any people interested in solo and ensemble festival we are running out of time, please fill out this form if you have not already. You won't want to miss out.

2. Interested in purchasing a ham for the Christmas season and supporting the Florida bound students? Check out this link. The soup order form is at this link.

3. Ever since the angels sang in Bethlehem music has been an integral part of Christmas, so we are thrilled to continue the ancient tradition and invite you to our Christmas concerts! Holland Christian High School’s annual band, orchestra and choir Christmas concert is on Saturday, December 16, in the DeWitt Auditorium, located on the campus of Zeeland East High School. Like last year, they will be offering two performance times for those who would like to attend: one at 2:00 pm and one at 4:00 pm. Since there is limited seating at the auditorium, and we would like to offer a seat to everyone who wants to attend, we need to take reservations for which concert attendees desire to attend. Reservations are free, and can be made online here, or at the high school front office.

We look forward to sharing in the celebration of our Savior’s birth through our music!

Thank you!

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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, STNA!, lots of Florida info.

Dear band and orchestra students and parents!

1. Remember to sign up for solo and ensemble. The sign up link is on the Oct. 23 blog!

2. Swingin’ the Night Away is Friday, November 10, 6:45 - 9:00 pm in the HS Cafeteria.  Free dance instruction from 6:45 - 7:30 pm. Tickets are $5 at the door.  Young, old, middle aged.....you are all invited, to enjoy each other's company, enjoy delicious deserts, enjoy lively music and maybe even venture out onto the dance floor. In addition to wonderful student jazz groups, the group that closes the night, The Old Timer's,  is made up of semi-professional musicians from the area and are lots of fun to hear.

3. Don't forget to check out last weeks blog (Oct.23) if you are able to donate candy to help raise money for the Florida trip. Thanksgiving ham and soup orders are due tomorrow (Fri. Nov. 2).

4. All Florida bound students must sign up for a volunteer opportunity on the band/orchestra room door a.s.a.p.

5. The first payment for the Florida trip is due on Monday, November 6. I have fundraising totals for each student hanging on a sheet of paper on the white board. The total will be $250 minus however much you have raised. Please make checks out to Holland Christian and put Florida trip in the memo line.

6.  We are excited about the our Florida trip and thought it might be helpful for you to see our preliminary itinerary. 

7. Are you joining our students down in Florida this Spring Break?  Disney is offering reduced price tickets to any guest associated with our Band and Orchestra trip - this includes all family and friends.  The tickets are approximately 40% off the retail price, and are valid March 27 through April 12, 2016.  You do not need to be attending the concert to purchase tickets, and you may purchase as many as you like.  You may even extend and upgrade your student''s trip ticket.  Orders must be placed by January 15 with a check made payable to Holland Christian.  Please contact Danielle Hilbelink for more information: danielle@hilbelink.net or 616-403-3062.

8. We want to accommodate your family's plans and we will be happy to have your band/orchestra student meet us in Florida. If your child is not planning to ride the bus for our Spring Break Trip please fill out this form. See itinerary for details.

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

616-212-8867