Saturday, March 24, 2018

Last Florida info, marching info, and full orchestra rehearsal dates

Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

1. Here is the early rehearsal schedule for next week

Monday: No early rehearsals
Tuesday: Jazz Band and Jazz Orchestra, please arrive by 7:10, instrument out and seated by 7:14 a.m., we have a guest instructor. :)
Wednesday: Disney Orchestra rehearsal at 7:30 a.m. (no chamber orchestra)
Thursday: Disney Symphonic Band rehearsal at 7:15 a.m.

2. Here is your Florida information about check in, meeting, and loading.

-Lets plan to check in everyone's instrument, music folder, and entire concert uniform on Thursday during symphonic band and orchestra class periods
-Your uniform garment bag should have everything for your uniform in it including shoes and socks. Guys will not be bringing tux jackets. Please leave them at home.
-If you are using your instrument for Easter weekend you may check your instrument in on Monday.
-Please arrive at school on Monday, April 2 by 7:45 a.m. so that we can check in and load your luggage. We will depart by 8:15 a.m.

3. Concert Band and Symphonic Band Marching begins in April! See the schedule here.

4. All orchestra students please plan on early rehearsals at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, May 4 and 11.

5. The orchestra's Oratorio rehearsal will be on Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Christ Memorial Church. Please be in the church by 7:00 a.m. There will be a bus to bring students back to HCHS at the conclusion of practice.

6. The orchestra (and choir) concert on Sunday will be at 2:00 p.m. Students should be at Christ Memorial Church by 1:30 p.m.
 -if anyone forgets their instrument or music at school they can meet me at church on Sunday at 12:45 p.m. 

Thank you!

--
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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Monday, March 19, 2018

Congratulations and Band Extravaganza (oh and Florida coming soon)!

Dear band and orchestra students,

1. Congratulations to HCHS students who took part in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) State Solo and Ensemble Festival this past Saturday.  All of the students students received one of the top two ratings.

These students received the highest rating, a superior rating at the State Festival! 
Congratulations to Ryan Alford, Elise Bol, Ryan DeWitt, Matthew Dykstra, Andrew Gretzinger, Ashley Greydanus, Brooklyn Hirdes, Bethany Hulst, Andrea Jenosky, Jocelyn Kaczkowski, Daniel Koning, Aaron Kwon, Chloe Moralez, Savannah Page, Paul Quinn, Nathan Rogalske, Tucker Vanregenmorter, Joel VanZanten, Rachel Vroegop, Ben Walters, Karis Walters and Elizabeth Winn.

The performance of these individuals involved not only the performing of a solo, but also a proficiency exam involving scales and sight reading. Matthew Dykstra, Andrew Gretzinger, Ashley Greydanus, Andrea Jenosky, Jocelyn Kaczkowski, Ben Walters, Karis Walters and Elizabeth Winn all received scores that landed them in the highest category, superior performances!

Congratulations to all of HCHS students who participated at State! Ryan Alford, Elise Bol, Bethany Bulthuis, Allan DeBoer, Ryan DeWitt, Matthew Dykstra, Andrew Gretzinger, Ashley Greydanus, Jacob Heeres, Brooklyn Hirdes, Bethany Hulst, Andrea Jenosky, Jocelyn Kaczkowski, Daniel Koning, Aaron Kwon, Chloe Moralez, Savannah Page, Paul Quinn, Nathan Rogalske, Tucker Vanregenmorter, Joel VanZanten, James Viel, Rachel Vroegop, Ben Walters, Karis Walters and Elizabeth Winn.

2. The symphonic band is performing an assembly/chapel at Rose Park Elementary tomorrow morning. The bus will depart from the high school at 7:55 a.m. or students for whom it is easier can meet us at Rose Park by 8:05 a.m. The bus will also bring students back to HCHS afterward.

3. Thursday morning all band students should be at the Jack H. Miller Center for the Musical Arts by 8:00 a.m. in the main auditorium. A bus will bring them back to school. The call time for the evening performance will be 6:30 p.m.

4. Come one, come all to the Holland Christian Schools Band Extravaganza for a wonderful night of music this Thursday, March 22.  HC's 5th, 6th, Middle School, and High School Bands will perform at the Jack H. Miller Center for the Musical Arts on Hope College's campus at 7:00 p.m. Hear a wide variety of musical styles and sounds and you won't want to miss the closer, a premier of a new composition featuring over 200 musicians combined!

Come and enjoy our preconcert recital of State Solo and Ensemble standouts from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the lobby!

--
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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Thursday, March 15, 2018

STNA, State, Florida!

Dear band and orchestra students and parents,

1. We are still in need of donations and volunteers for Swingin' the Night Away tomorrow! Thanks to those who already signed up.

Sign up to donate a dessert with this form.

2. Please sign up to help out with food donations for the Florida trip.

3. Invite your friends and family to our the band concert next week Thursday!

4.  Congratulations to HCHS band and orchestra students participating in State Solo and Ensemble Festival on Saturday. Congratulations to  Ryan Alford, Elise Bol, Bethany Bulthuis, Allan DeBoer, Ryan DeWitt, Matthew Dykstra, Andrew Gretzinger, Ashley Greydanus, Brooklyn Hirdes, Bethany Hulst, Andrea Jenosky, Jocelyn Kaczkowski, Daniel Koning, Aaron Kwon, Elise Laarman, Jaclyn Meyer, Chloe Moralez, Savannah Page, Paul Quinn, Nathan Rogalske, Tucker Vanregenmorter, Joel VanZanten, James Viel, Rachel Vroegop, Ben Walters, Karis Walters and Elizabeth Winn. They have already achieved so much!


--
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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