Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Butterbraid and Looking Ahead!

Dear band and orchestra students and parents,

Here are some reminders about upcoming events.

1. Butterbraid pick up is tomorrow from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

2. We are nearly reaching final days of solo and ensemble sign up and over 40 people already signed up, don't miss out on this great opportunity. The Oct. 19 blog post has the sign up link.

3. Looking ahead, we will have an early rehearsal for all orchestra members (at school) on Friday, December 6 at 7:00 a.m.

4. Florida bound band and orchestra students have an opportunity to volunteer and to give back to the community that supports us. Help move toys for the Central Wesleyan Church's Christmas Store on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. I will have a paper sign up in class. Every year, the Christmas Store ensures that nearly 400 families have access to great Christmas gifts for their children as well as the opportunity to experience the gift of Jesus.

5. All band and orchestra members will rehearse on Hope College's campus at the Jack H. Miller Center for the Musical Arts for our Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 13 at 7:15 a.m., more details to come, this is just a reminder to keep it on your calendar. :)

6. The High School Music Department invites you to its annual band, orchestra and choir Christmas concert on Saturday, December 14, in the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts, located on the campus of Hope College. Like last year, we will be offering two performance times for those who would like to attend: one at 2:00 pm and one at 4:00 pm. We look forward to sharing in the celebration of our Savior’s birth through our music.

7. Congratulations to Holland Christian High School senior trombonist Matt Dykstra, who earned a position in the Michigan High School All State Band!
Over 2000 students in the state of Michigan auditioned this year for the Michigan All State Band and Orchestra. Matt will represent HCHS in this prestigious group. The All State Bands will perform on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids.

--
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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Sunday, November 10, 2019

Veteran's Day tomorrow, pics, and your help needed

Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

Thanks for all who came to the concerts and Swingin' the Night Away last week. The kids did great work!

1. Check out your opportunity to support our Florida trip by donating to our concessions fundraiser which helps all of our Florida bound students. We still have a few slots that need donations. Here is the sign up.

2. You can find our new band and orchestra photos on the HC website linked here.

3. Symphonic Band members, remember that you will need your uniform at school tomorrow for Veteran's Day Assembly. I suggest that you come to school dressed in your uniform since we will get ready for this right away.

Thanks!
Mr. VB

--
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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Saturday, November 2, 2019

Concert and STNA week!

Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

Here are a few important announcements.

1. We are looking forward to our concert on Monday.
-Orchestra should be at school and meet in the choir room by 7:00 p.m.
-Band students should be at school and meet on stage to run the combined piece by 6:45 p.m.
-The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and don't miss the marching percussion, a mariachi performance, and the HCHS jazz orchestra on main street immediately following the concert along with punch and cookies.

2. First Florida trip checks for $275 are due on Monday, Nov. 4. Please make checks payable to Holland Christian Schools with Florida trip in the memo line.
We will have a print out of how much each student has raised so far with their fundraisers here at school if you would like to check out your amount. Otherwise please email Janet Jenosky at jjenosky@charter.net and she can reply with the amount you have earned so far. You will be able to apply your fundraising to your second payment.

3. We want you! Sign up to make desserts and/or volunteer at Swingin' The Night Away.

4. We need volunteers to help out with concerts, passing out programs and taking offering. 
If you would be willing to help take offering and/or arrive 30 minutes early on Monday to pass out programs please email Janet Jenosky at jjenosky@charter.net

5. Don't forget to go to the last blog and sign up for solo and ensemble festival.

6. You are welcome to join HCHS and the Symphonic Band for our Veteran's Day Assembly on Monday, November 11 from 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., help us to thank our community's veterans for their service.
    -Symphonic band members remember your band uniform on Monday, Nov.11.

Thank you!
Scott

--
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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