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