Merry Christmas and a happy snow day to you!

Remember to check last week's blog for concert information.

1. Brass/ww/perc of symphonic orchestra will rehearse on Thursday at 7:30 a.m.

2. Friday morning early symphonic orchestra is for the normal brass/ww/perc and all string players at 7:00 a.m.

3. No jazz orchestra this Thursday or next week Monday.

4. During exam week there will be no early rehearsals and no exams for band and orchestra classes.

5. Here is a sign up to get solo and ensemble help during exam week. It would be great to see all ensembles and everyone who is not taking private lessons once before Christmas break.

Thanks!

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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

Christmas Concert and sweatshirts!

Dear band and orchestra students and parents,

1. In case you missed the HCHS Chamber Orchestra this last Sunday, they are playing again at 14th St. Christian Reformed Church (14 W 14th St, Holland, MI 49423) on Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. You are invited to join us in worshiping with the 14th St. CRC family.

2. Get your friends and family a cozy Band and Orchestra sweatshirt as a Christmas gift, and perhaps one for yourself as well. Here is the order form. Orders are due by Friday, Dec. 8 and payment is due with the order form. The art work is original by a local artist Carrie Rodgers-O'Neal. Delivery is on Monday, Dec. 18.

3. Florida bound people: Just a reminder that our second payment is due on Monday, Dec. 18. 

-Since our Dec. ham delivery is on Wednesday, Dec. 20 those who are waiting to find what they earned from that fundraiser may make their payments by Thursday, Dec. 21.

4. Remember that Friday, Dec. 15 we have an after school rehearsal from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. at DeWitt Auditorium, Zeeland Public School; (3333 96th Ave., Zeeland, Michigan 49464). Your child can be picked up from there at the end of rehearsal or there will also be a bus back to HCHS after rehearsal.

5. Our call time (arrive by time) for the Dec. 16 concert will be 1:30 p.m. Students should bring a snack/sack lunch and water for between the two concerts.

6. I will be available for solo and ensemble assistance during the week of exams and also during Winterim. Make sure to get a start on the music for this wonderful event. Sign up for a time on the band/orchestra room door. We have over 50 students signed up for solo and ensemble festival!

Thank you,

Mr. VB

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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