Important info and reminders!

 Dear band and orchestra students and parents,

Here some important information and reminders. I hope you enjoy the beautiful weather!

1. Last chance for Butter Braid orders is to have them turned in first thing on Monday.

2. The Florida trip (individual fundraiser) sub sale starts Monday

3. Retreat payments and permission slips were due last Friday. We can still take any last permission slips on Monday. 

Here is the retreat information letter.

Here is the retreat consent form (with medical information).

4. Florida intention slips are due on Monday.

5. As part of an effort to keep this trip affordable for all students we will be sending out letters requesting donations in class on Friday, Oct. 8. This is a group fundraiser and the donations are shared between all students and will go to help offset the cost of the trip for all students. In order to facilitate this process, please complete this address letter form by Wednesday, Oct. 6. Each student will need 3 or 4 names and addresses. Here is a copy of the letter we will send.

6. Here is a reminder. You are encouraged to take individual or private lessons on your instrument. It is a great way to get musical guidance, mentoring, and tips that can really help students to excel on their instrument. The HC Music Boosters has a scholarship to help encourage students to take lessons. Please check out this form and fill it out if you are interested.

Thanks,

Mr. VB

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Scott Vanden Berg | Director of Instrumental Music Holland Christian High School  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"

Chaperons needed, lesson scholarship and more!

 Dear band and orchestra students and parents,

1. Chaperones are needed for the HCHS band/orchestra retreat. Please email me if you can help out. Check out the last blog post for more details.

2. You are encouraged to take individual/private lessons on your instrument. It is a great way to get musical guidance, mentoring, and tips that can really help you to excel on your instrument. The HC Music Boosters has a scholarship to help encourage students to take lessons. Please check out this form and fill it out if you are interested. This is also a great way to start prepping for solo and ensemble festival!

3. The HCHS band and orchestra is raising money to help support our trip to Florida and instrumental music education at HCHS. You may place your Butter Braid order with a Band or Orchestra student and you can order online and pay by credit card using this link: https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/918a2c07-9af7-4d15-8eb9-b81b43ffdef5  

4. Did you know that band/orchestra students are getting fitted for their band/orchestra uniforms during their class periods? Guys will wear a tuxedo, vest, shirt, and tie and girls will wear a black dress. A special thanks to Carol Redder who has headed this up for many years! 

We will be taking pictures at school on Oct. 13. All students will need to provide their own footwear appropriate to be worn with a tux or dress. Guys will need black dress shoes and socks and girls will need black flats or other appropriate dressy black footwear.

-Orchestra: Friday, Oct. 13 at 7:00 a.m. is picture time for the full symphonic orchestra which includes all orchestra students and the woodwind/brass/percussion students that join the orchestra. We will also take section pictures during class.
-Jazz Orchestra pictures will be at 7:45 a.m.

-Symphonic Band pictures will be during class.
-Concert Band pictures will be taken during class.

Thanks!

Mr. VB

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Scott Vanden Berg | Director of Instrumental Music Holland Christian High School  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"

A few reminders!

Dear band and orchestra parents and students,

Here are a couple quick reminders.

1. Pep band tomorrow night for all band students.

6:00 p.m. - pizza in band room

6:30 p.m. - head to bleachers and play before game

halftime - play a few songs and then pack up

2. Don't forget to complete your schedule form, All State sign up, pit orchestra sign up, or Honors Band/Orchestra sign ups, retreat and Florida permission sheets. Find them all on the last two blog posts.

https://vandenbergnotes.blogspot.com/2023/09/schedule-verification-and-more.html

https://vandenbergnotes.blogspot.com/2023/08/important-information-for-this-year-in.html

3. We need chaperones for the band and orchestra retreat. Here is the plan. Would you join us? Email me if you are interested. svandenberg@hollandchristian.org

Friday, October 13, 2023
6:00 p.m. Arrival at the High School Band/orchestra room for pizza
6:30 p.m. Pep Band and enjoy the football game
Leave for Camp Geneva
Games, pumpkins carving, hot chocolate, bonfire, s’mores and devotions

Saturday, October 14, 2023
8:30 a.m. Breakfast and devotions
                 Group games!
11:30 a.m. Departure

Thank you!

Mr. VB

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Scott Vanden Berg | Director of Instrumental Music Holland Christian High School  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"

Schedule verification and more.

 Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

Please take a minute to check out this important information

1. Parents and students, please be sure that the dates from the calendar/schedules above are added to your family calendars. Please fill out the form linked here to verify that you have signed off on the dates and also use this form to communicate any calendar conflicts for this 23/24 school year. Thank you for taking the time to do this. Completion of this form is required. This form is due by Friday, September 16.

*Band and Orchestra Retreat and the Florida trip are not required events and will not impact student grades, but it is nice if you let us know if you have a conflict with these events for our planning purposes.

2. Are you interested in being part of the pit orchestra for HCHS's upcoming musical? The musical takes place on Nov. 16, 17, and 18. Pit orchestra involves flexible practices, frequent snacks, and lots of fun making music. Instruments needed this year are: 2 flutes, piccolo, oboe, 2 clarinets, bassoon, 3 horns 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, percussion, guitar, 8 violins, 3 violas, 3 cellos, 1 or 2 basses.
 Sign up here.

3. Are you interested in auditioning to be among the top in the state of Michigan on your instrument? Sign up here to audition for All State here! 

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Scott Vanden Berg | Director of Instrumental Music Holland Christian High School  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"