Thursday, March 21, 2019

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
-- 
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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