Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Summer!

Dear band and orchestra students and parents,

1. Thank you to our wonderful band members for their sweat and hard work for the noble cause of honoring those who died serving our country!

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2. Have a wonderful summer!

3. Mrs. Redder is here one more day to collect your uniforms. Don't forget to drop them off tomorrow! :)

4. Next year's concert schedule is on the band and orchestra calendar for a sneak peak!

God be with you till we meet again!

--
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, May 24, 2018

Memorial Day and Uniform Turn In (it is almost summer!)

Dear band and orchestra students and parents,

We are grateful for the opportunity to remember those who sacrificed their lives for our country. Memorial Day is a chance for us to pause and remember. 

1. Here is your Memorial Day Parade information for Monday. Please be sure to check uniforms and instruments ahead of time. I will be at school from 7:45 to 7:50 a.m. on Memorial Day morning and you can meet me there if you forgot something.

2. Please turn in your band/orchestra uniform during these times:
Tuesday, May 29 from 8 am to 12 pm
Wednesday, May 30 from 8 am to 12 pm

Hat Box needs to contain:
-Suspenders, plume, cardboard plume tube, gloves, rain coat

Marching Uniform info:
-Shoes – Seniors please turn in shoes

Concert Uniforms
-Tuxes need to have the pants, jacket, vest, shirt, tie
-Dresses

3. Did you know that symphonic band members can play with the Holland American Legion Band this summer? This community band gives concerts in Kollen Park every Tuesday evening and students can join in with little or no notice. The rehearsal immediately precedes the concert. It is loads of fun, more information is linked below:

4. Please do a quick check for an HCS music or instruments that you have at home. Please bring them to school. :)

5. Just a reminder that next year's calendar of band and orchestra activities is already in place for you to check out and plan ahead.

6. Be the first to sign up for summer lessons and get your pick of the day and time! For more info follow this link.

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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Sunday, May 13, 2018

Concert Week!

Dear band and orchestra students and parents,

I am looking forward to our year end concerts and a time to share the stage for a last time with our seniors.

1. This week's orchestra concert is at 7:00 p.m. with student call time at 6:45 p.m., we will meet in the Jack H. Miller band/orchestra room.

2. This week's band concert is at 7:30 p.m. with student call time at 7:00 p.m., we will meet in the Jack H. Miller band/orchestra room.

3. Orchestra (ww/brass/perc as well) will rehearse during the day on Tuesday with the 4th - 8th grade orchestra students in the gym immediately after convocation to prepare for our combined number on Tuesday evening.
    -We will also have a pizza lunch together so we can rehearse with combined ww/brass/perc and strings during the HCHS lunch. Students who don't want pizza will need a sack lunch on Tuesday.
    -We will talk through these details tomorrow in class.

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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