Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Memorial Day, uniform turn in, summer fun!

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 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 28 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Wednesday, May 29 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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 here.

4. Please do a 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. Sign up for summer lessons! 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

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Great work this week, concert week is coming!

Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

Our chamber orchestra, jazz orchestra, and marching band are doing excellent work this week and representing us well!

1. Symphonic orchestra has 2 remaining practices to prepare for our upcoming concert. This is for all strings and symphonic ww/brass/perc
-Tomorrow 7:00 a.m. in band/orchestra room
-Tuesday 7:15 a.m. at the Jack H. Miller auditorium, we will have transportation back to school for those who need it

2. The Tuesday 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.

3. The Thursday 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.

4. HCHS symphonic band members are invited to join the Holland American Legion Band for any of its 10 summer concerts in the park. See more info at this link. 

5. 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!
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