Here Comes May!

Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

1. Here is the line up for bands for marching tomorrow morning! It is our first combined marching practice. See details in #3 below.

2. Here is a review of the events coming in May
-Wed. May 11 Jazz Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra at Dazzle (Central Wesleyan Church) at 8:00 p.m.
-Thurs./Sat. May 12, 14 All Bands at Tulip Time Parades at 2:00 p.m.
-Tuesday, May 17 Orchestra Concert at JHM 7:00 p.m.
-Thursday, May 19 Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Orchestra Concert at JHM at 7:30 p.m.
-Saturday, May 21 Mahler Symphony 2 the Resurrection (only those who signed up)
-Monday, May 30 All Bands at Memorial Day Parade 9:30 a.m.

3. All band members are required to be at school for combined outdoor marching on the mornings listed below. Arrive to school by 7:10 a.m. so that we can begin marching at 7:15 a.m. Be sure to dress warm and bring gloves and a hat. Be sure that you carpool with someone.
Thursday, April 28
Tuesday, May 3
Thursday, May 5
Tuesday, May 10
Remember these marching details from the last blog post?

4. Brass players, are you interested in plastic mouthpieces to help make playing on cold mornings a little more comfortable? There are a number of plastic mouthpieces that work very well. There are a number of brands online, I have used Kelly mouthpieces and they work very well, but there are also less expensive options that also might be worth a try.

5. All orchestra members are required to attend our 7:00 a.m. rehearsal on Friday, May 13. We will be preparing for our end of the year concert.

6. Orchestra members will start out their day at the Jack H. Miller Auditorium on Tuesday, May 17 at 8:00 a.m. and will miss 2nd hour so that we can rehearse in the auditorium and do our combined number with the 4th - 12th grade orchestras. There will be a bus to take orchestra students back to school after rehearsal.

7. Are you interested in the Grand Rapids Chamber Music Camp.  This is a day camp for string players ages 8-18, August 8-12.  Teachers include performers and pedagogues from the West Michigan area including members of Grand Rapids Symphony. There could be a crew carpooling from Holland.
More information:  www.grchambermusic.com

Thank you!

Mr. VB

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Scott Vanden Berg | Director of Instrumental Music Holland Christian High Schools  950 Ottawa Ave, Holland, MI 49423  school: 616.820.2805 cell: 616.212.8867 blog: http://vandenbergnotes.blogspot.com facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musichchs/ Equipping Minds and Nurturing Hearts to Transform the World for Jesus Christ

Reminders for April and May!

 Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

I was so proud of how our kids performed and handled themselves on our Florida trip. They were beautiful representations of the Lord they serve. 

1. The symphonic band is performing at Rose Park during our class period tomorrow. The bus will depart promptly at 8:00 a.m. for Rose Park.

2. We are looking forward to our combined choir and orchestra performance of Vivaldi's Gloria on Saturday, April 23, at 7:00 p.m. at Hope College's Dimnent Chapel. All students should arrive at Dimnent Chapel by 6:30 p.m.

3. We will be holding a rehearsal at Dimnent on Friday, April 22 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Dimnent chapel. We will be taking a bus to this rehearsal and then back to HCHS. Parents, if you would like your child to drive to this rehearsal please send me an email indicating this.

4. Just a reminder that the jazz orchestra and chamber orchestra will be taking part in Dazzle (a combined concert of Holland area high schools) on Wednesday, May 11 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are available on the Tulip Time website. We will rehearse there during the school day.

5. In order to prepare for Tulip Time and Memorial Day marching (concert band and symphonic band march together for Tulip Time) HCHS bands will march together on these early mornings. Check out more details and tips for marching rehearsals here.

April 28 at 7:15 a.m.

May 3 at 7:15 a.m.

May 5 at 7:15 a.m.

May 10 at 7:15 a.m.

We will march in parades on these days (this info is reviewed from info passed out at the beginning of the year):

Thursday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 14 at 2:00 p.m.

Monday, May 30 at 9:30 a.m.

6. Our end of the year concerts are coming!

Tuesday, May 17, for Orchestra at 7:00 p.m. (Full orchestra, including woodwind/brass/perc)

Thursday, May 19, for Bands at 7:30 p.m. (Including jazz orchestra)

6. Violinists, are you interested in learning how to fiddle? Check out the Michigan Academy of Folk Music right here in Holland. 

7. Knollcrest music camp at Calvin University is another great idea! More details can be found on the website here. Our brochure is attached as well. Here is a one-minute video to give you a quick glimpse of the camp.

I pray that your families have a blessed weekend reflecting on Christ's death and resurrection.

Thank you,

Mr. VB

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Scott Vanden Berg | Director of Instrumental Music Holland Christian High Schools  950 Ottawa Ave, Holland, MI 49423  school: 616.820.2805 cell: 616.212.8867 blog: http://vandenbergnotes.blogspot.com facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musichchs/ Equipping Minds and Nurturing Hearts to Transform the World for Jesus Christ