Dear band and orchestra students and parents,
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There is quite a bit of information in this blog post, hopefully it is not information overload. Think of this blog post as a instrumental music handbook. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.
1. Pep band tomorrow night, pizza and pop at 6:00 p.m., playing in the stands at 6:30 p.m.!
Who? All concert band and symphonic band students, communicate with me if you can't be there
What? we will play before the game, at the quarter, when we score, and at half time
- after halftime we will pack up and put stuff away
- after halftime the band/orchestra room will be locked so be sure you don't leave personal belongings that you will need for the weekend.
- all band and orchestra members can join us for pizza, sign up here
2. Links to concert dates and other important event dates:
All Groups - (except pep band)
3. Please save this link to the band and orchestra page and calendar on the HCS website. It contains the most up-to-date information about upcoming events. Subscribe to the calendar and all of the dates will automatically appear in your google calendar.
4. This document is a description of the many opportunities for instrumental musicians at HCHS. It includes descriptions of pep band, marching band, symphonic orchestra, solo and ensemble festival, jazz band, pit orchestra and more. There are so many opportunities for our music students to encounter through the year. Take a minute to check them out.
5. Parents and students, please be sure that these dates are added to your family calendars. Please fill out the form linked below to verify that you have signed off on the dates and also use this form to communicate any calendar conflicts for this year. Thank you for taking the time to do this.
This form is due by Monday, September 9:
6. Next week we begin early morning group rehearsals. If your child is in one of these groups they will know and you will also receive and email. See the schedule for morning rehearsals below.
Monday: Jazz Orchestra 7:15 a.m. Normally on Mondays, but we won't meet on Labor Day :)
Tuesday: Jazz Band - 7:15 a.m. Yes, starting right after Labor Day
Wednesday: Folk Music Ensemble or Chamber Orchestra - 7:15 a.m.
Thursday: Jazz Orchestra - 7:15 a.m.
Friday: Symphonic Orchestra - 7:00 a.m.
Percussion Ensemble/Drumline will meet during their class periods.
7. Parents, we want you! :) Chaperons are needed for the retreat at Camp Geneva on Thursday, September 26 at 6:30 p.m. to Friday, September 27 at 3:00 p.m., we need your help!
svandenberg@hollandchristian.
8. More Florida information is coming soon. Check the August 17 blog entry for preliminary dates and a brief description. We will need chaperons for this as well. Contact me if you might be interested.
Thank you!
8. More Florida information is coming soon. Check the August 17 blog entry for preliminary dates and a brief description. We will need chaperons for this as well. Contact me if you might be interested.
Thank you!
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Scott Vanden Berg | Director of Instrumental Music
Holland Christian Schools
956 Ottawa Ave. Holland, MI 49423
school: 616.820.2805 | cell: 616.212.8867
Equipping Minds and Nurturing Hearts to Transform the World for Jesus Christ
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