A Jazz Weekend and Band Extravaganza!

Dear band and orchestra students and parents,

I am looking forward to these exciting events! I hope to see you at all three! :)

The Holland Christian Jazz Bands and the Old Timer's Jazz Band are proud to present the Swingin’ the Night Away in the HCHS cafeteria on Friday, March 22, from 6:45 to 9 p.m. Admission is $5.
-New to swing dancing? No worries! Dance instructors will be on hand to teach us the basic steps of swing, so the evening can be enjoyed by novice and experienced dancers alike. (6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)

-Not in the mood for dancing? Come socialize, indulge in some delicious desserts, punch, and enjoy the music of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington and more.
-Want to attend, but also keep up on your March Madness bracket? We will have a TV in the lobby for you to check in on the games in between jazz performances! Dessert, punch, live jazz music and basketball? Swingin' the Night away for the win!

Don’t miss this must-see concert with world renowned jazz musician Rodney Whitaker and his band on Saturday, March 23, at 7:00 p.m. in the HCHS auditorium. The evening will feature both the HHS and HCHS jazz ensembles, as well as Rodney Whitaker and his jazz band with vocalist Rockelle Fortin. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students. Purchase your tickets at the door or purchase your tickets at this link.

Come one, come all to the Holland Christian Schools Band Extravaganza for a wonderful night of music this Tuesday, March 26.  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 featuring over 200 musicians combined!

1. Call time for Friday night STNA: jazz band - 7:00 p.m. and jazz combo - 7:15 p.m. and for jazz orchestra - 7:30 p.m.

2. Call time on Saturday for jazz orchestra - 11:57 a.m., for jazz band 3:30 p.m. snacks and dinner are provided.

3. Call time for the Tuesday band concert is at 6:30 p.m. for all band members.

4. No jazz orchestra or jazz band rehearsals next week. :)

5. Tuesday, March 26 all band members should meet at the Jack H. Miller at 8 a.m. for a combined rehearsal. We will have a bus to transport you back to HCHS at the end of rehearsal.

6. Don't forget next week Thursday's full orchestra rehearsal at 7:00 a.m. is for all strings in addition to the brass/ww/perc.

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

March Madness

Dear band and orchestra students and parents,

The weather of March certainly seems to come in like a lion, here's hoping it goes out like a lamb. Musically speaking it seems like March will roar the whole month long. :) Here is some information to keep you in the loop about what is going on!

1. The HCHS Chamber Orchestra will be helping to lead worship at Maranatha Christian Reformed Church (9:30 a.m.) on Sunday morning and at Niekerk CRC (6:00 p.m.) on Sunday evening! You are welcome to join us!

2. We are beginning plans for a Florida trip in the spring of 2020 and we are looking for parents who would be willing to be on a Florida Trip Committee. Please email me if you would be interested in helping out. svandenberg@hollandchristian.org

3. I wanted to pass along some advanced scheduling information for 2020. We are in the beginning stages of plans for our concert band, symphonic band, and orchestra trip to Florida with performances at Disney World. We are tentatively planning on departing Holland on Wednesday, April 1 and wrapping up our trip with a worship service on Sunday, April 5 and a return trip arriving back in Holland on Monday, April 6. Some families travel to Florida and have their children stay with them at the end of the trip rather than ride the charter bus back to Holland, MI. We have lots more info to come and the trip is not required, but thought it might be nice to pencil in the date on your calendars.

4. We need volunteers to bring a dessert to Swingin' the Night Away. Please sign up and find out more info here and thanks for your support of the music program at Holland Christian High School.

5. Here is a recap of exciting events at HCHS in March. 

Sunday, March 10 at 9:30 a.m. Maranatha CRC Chamber Orchestra

Sunday, March 10 at 6:00 p.m. Niekerk CRC Chamber Orchestra

Saturday, March 16 MSBOA State Solo and Ensemble Festival at Portage Northern

Thursday, March 21 Johann Sebastian Bach's birthday.....just FYI

Friday, March 22 at 6:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Swingin' the Night Away

Saturday, March 23 afternoon jazz clinics (see Feb. 13 post for details)

Saturday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m. Special Jazz Concert with guest artist 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m. Band Extravaganza Concert (concert and symphonic bands)

and a sneak peak into April

Saturday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. Orchestra and Choir Oratorio Concert

Keep up to date with all the details on the Instrumental Music Calendar linked here.

6. Orchestra members plan on two special full orchestra rehearsals with all strings, woodwind, brass, and percussion on these dates:

Thursday, March 28 at 7:00 a.m. (there will be no regular jazz orchestra this morning)

Friday, April 12 at 7:00 a.m. at the Jack H. Miller Center for the Musical Arts auditorium

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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