Concert week and more pics!

Dear band and orchestra students and parents,

We are looking forward to concert week! Here are the plans for the week.

1. Wednesday at 7:45 a.m. the symphonic band and concert band will rehearse our combined number Lion King in the band/orchestra room.

2. On Thursday at 7:10 a.m. the full orchestra will meet in the auditorium to rehearse for the Thursday evening concert.

3. Thursday concert details:

call time for all students: 7:00 p.m.

concert time: 7:30 p.m.

wear your concert uniform

orchestra meets in choir room

symphonic band meets in band/orchestra room

concert band will grab instruments and head right to stage

4. Jazz students will wear black and should arrive to HC by 7:00 p.m. on Friday evening.

4. We still need more help next week Friday night with Swingin' the Night Away. Please sign up to help out or donate desserts here.

5. We have the individual band/orchestra pictures/candid shots as well now. You can find them here!

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"

Pictures and upcoming events!

 Dear band and orchestra students and parents,

I hope you are doing well! 

1. Don't miss the jazz concert tonight in the HCHS auditorium at 7:00 p.m.

2. Take a minute to enjoy the great shots of our wonderful band and orchestra students. The pictures are also able to be found through our HC band/orchestra photos link on the HC webpage.

https://hollandchristian.smugmug.com/High-School/Band-Orchestra/23-24/Professional-pics/

3. We need your help for Swingin' the Night Away. Sign up here. Did you know this is a fun event for all ages and it is a fundraiser for the HC music department?

4. Don't forget to turn in uniform and rental fees....see the last blog for details.

5. Don't miss these great events coming up!

FESTIVAL OF FINE ARTS

Come and celebrate Holland Christian High School’s Festival of Fine Arts! From student drawings and paintings to movie music, from choral anthems to the deep sounds of the tuba, prepare to enjoy a rich diversity of the arts. The HS Choir Concert  is on Wednesday, November 1 at 7:30 pm in the HS Auditorium. The HS Band and Orchestra Fall Pops Concert is on Thursday, November 2 at 7:30 pm also in the auditorium. The Fall Art Exhibition will be on display in Main Street from November 1-3. Come eat cookies, listen to music, and soak in art!

SWINGIN’ THE NIGHT AWAY

The Holland Christian Jazz Bands and the Old Timer’s Jazz Band are proud to present the Swingin’ the Night Away in the HCHS cafeteria on Friday, November 3, from 6:45 to 9 pm. Admission is $5, and goes to support the music program at HCHS. New to swing dancing? No worries! Dance instructors will be on hand from 6:45 pm-7:30 pm to teach us the basic steps of swing, so the evening can be enjoyed by novice and experienced dancers alike. Not in the mood for dancing? Come socialize, indulge in some delicious desserts, punch, and enjoy the music of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington and more.

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"

Upcoming event reminders!

 Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

1. Here are a few upcoming events!

-orchestra tulip planting during class tomorrow (dress for the outside work)

-Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 7:00 p.m. HCHS Jazz Orchestra festival concert with local high schools and guest professional musicians! (in HCHS auditorium)

-Thursday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. HCHS Band and Orchestra concert (in HCHS auditorium)

-Friday, Nov. 3 from 6:45 to 9:00 p.m. Swingin' the Night Away (in HCHS cafeteria)

2. Take your instruments home this weekend so that you can practice and prepare for upcoming concerts.

3. We need your help. Here is the link for the Nov. 2 Band/Orchestra hospitality Signup Genius (i.e. handing out programs, offering, refreshments).

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4CA9A928AA8-45249233-fall 

4. Purchase tickets for the Oct. 24 jazz concert here. hcjo.ludus.com

5. Each fall band and orchestra students are assessed a uniform fee that covers uniform alterations, repairs, marching shoes and gloves, and dry cleaning. (The shoes and gloves are for band marching uniforms only.) This fee will be due by Thursday, Nov. 2. It is $15 for orchestra and $25 for band (2 uniforms). Please communicate with me if you are in need of financial assistance. Please designate uniform fee in the memo line of the check. This fee can be mailed to HCHS or placed in the designated envelope in the band/orchestra room. 

Additional notes: 

-Brass, woodwind, and percussion members of the symphonic orchestra only need to pay the band uniform fee, not both.

 

6. Each fall students who are using a school-owned instrument are assessed a rental fee of $60 for the year. This fee covers a portion of the cost of repairs and maintenance. Students who switch instruments to help with the balance of the band or orchestra are given a waiver on this fee. Those checks are due on Thursday, Nov. 2. Please communicate with me if you are in need of financial assistance. Please designate instrument rental in the memo line of the check. This fee can be mailed to HCHS or dropped in the designated envelope in the band/orchestra room.

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"

Retreat donations, S & E sign up, and reminders for pictures on Friday!

 Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

1. We need your help. Would you be able to donate/bring one of these items for Friday's retreat?

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4EA8AC2EA3FE3-45063031-2023

2. Did you know that it is time to think about and start signing up for Solo and Ensemble Festival? It is good to start planning for this now. 

Here is the form that you can use to sign up.

and

Hope College even has an event to help you prepare your solo/ensemble on Nov. 18

3. Here is a reminder from a previous blogpost. We will keep uniforms at school until Friday morning. Kids can take them home after school on Friday or Monday/Tuesday next week.

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.

4. Thank you to Robert Silva, Steve VanDyk , Mitch Disselkoen, Adam Vandenbelt, Rebecca Wigger, and Stacy DeMaster for being willing to chaperon this weekend!

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"