Dear band and orchestra students and parents,
It was so wonderful to see you on drop off day. I am so glad that we were at least able to see your faces in person this one time before the end of the school year. I pray that you have a blessed summer.
Some information and announcements for you.
1. Congratulations to the Holland Christian High School Symphonic Band, which was selected to perform at the annual Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids! This HCHS group is one of a select number from across the state invited to perform at the 2021 conference. The group will play for music teachers from all over Michigan on Friday, January 29, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. You are also invited to attend this exciting event. Tickets for the HCHS performance at DeVos Performance Hall will be available to the general public at Ticketmaster and at the box office in January.
2. HCHS has not yet been reimbursed by Disney, our bus company, or our hotel, so we are unable as of yet to reimburse seniors and those who are not returning. We do have confirmation that these refunds will come in full. In order to help us process any refunds in a timely manner when this money does come in, please fill out this form so that we can send refunds to those who request them as soon as we are able.
Please note: To those who paid for the 2020 trip and who are also planning to go on the Florida trip or considering going in the spring of 2021, HCHS will apply the funds toward your child’s spring 2021 Florida trip cost.
3. Is your summer possibly a little slower than normal? This is a great summer to get better at your instrument. I am giving lessons this summer and so are many local specialists on your instrument. BOC is also offering summer lessons scholarships.
Sign up for summer lessons: This summer I will be offering lessons a few different ways depending on the coronavirus circumstances and also depending on the current guidelines as well as the desires of your family. Here are the 3 options:
-Zoom lessons
-In-person lessons at school, 6 feet apart if needed, outdoors. I have plexiglass shields to keep music from blowing away. Bring your sunglasses.
-In-person lessons at school, indoors, 6 feet apart if needed.
All in-person lessons will happen in or near the band room.
4. Next school year's concert dates have been entered into the Band and Orchestra google calendar for your advanced planning. You can find the calendar by scrolling down when you arrive at the band/orchestra page on the HCHS website. Included in this is our Florida trip scheduled for March 31 through April 5!
Deo Volente
Mr. VB
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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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