Upcoming Events

Dear band and orchestra students and parents,

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Here are some events to look forward to.

1. Holiday Ham Sale, money goes toward the students' cost for the Florida trip, quick turn around as these are due Monday. See form linked here.

2. Check out these upcoming events

Sunday, Dec. 8 

Symphonic Orchestra (just some members) and folk ensemble at Pillar Church 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 

Symphonic Orchestra (all strings) and folk ensemble at Central Ave. CRC at 5:00 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 9

Jazz Orchestra plays at LifeCircle at 10:15 a.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 17 

All HCHS Bands and Orchestras Christmas Concert at 6:00 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. (2 concerts)

Wednesday, Dec. 18

Symphonic Orchestra at HCS staff Christmas gathering 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in HCHS cafeteria

Monday, Feb. 3 

Solo and Ensemble recital night (only those signed up for solo and ensemble festival, students will sign up for time between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m.) at HCHS band/orchestra/choir rooms

Wednesday, Feb. 5 

Symphonic Orchestra at Worship Symposium at 1:00 p.m. at the Calvin University Fine Arts Center

Saturday, Feb. 8 

Solo and Ensemble Festival at Wyoming HS (only those signed up for solo and ensemble festival, you will be assigned a time based on your request)

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"

Opportunities for help and to see our groups perform!

Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

Thank you so much for your excellent work last week! We are looking forward to upcoming events and need your help!

1. We need a couple volunteers to help with a ham sale (ham distribution) on Dec. 12 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., we would like to offer this as a way for kids to raise money for Florida next year. Please contact jjenosky@hollandchristian.org

2. We are going to start raising money for Florida 2026 by selling concessions at the musical. We would love it if you could donate some candy or water. Sign up here! Donations needed soon. Those who can help sell concessions sign up here.

3. The High School Music Department invites you to its annual band, orchestra and choir Christmas concert Tuesday, December 17 in the Jack H. Miller Center for the Musical Arts, located on the campus of Hope College. We will be offering two performance times: 6:00 pm and 7:45 pm. General admission is free and no reservations are necessary. We look forward to sharing in the celebration of our Savior’s birth through our music!

4. Did you know? The HCHS Symphonic Orchestra is excited to have been invited to help lead the opening worship service for the annual conference, the Calvin Symposium on Worship. This is a conference that gathers worshipers from across Canada, the United States, and around the world to learn about worship.
The orchestra will take part in the Symposium worship service on Wednesday, February 5 at 1:00 p.m. at the Calvin University Fine Arts Center.

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"

Help needed tomorrow and looking ahead!

Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

Excellent concert on Tuesday night! I am so proud of the hard work of the students!

1. We are still in need of helpers for Swingin' the Night Away for clean up and cheesecake donations! Sign up here if you can help out. See you tomorrow at Swingin' the Night Away!

2. Monday, Nov. 11 symphonic band students are taking part in the Veterans Day assembly at HCHS. Symphonic band students should come to school in their concert uniform and head right to the gym at 8:00 a.m. for a combined practice with the Holland American Legion Band members.

3. Here is a recording of our concert from Tuesday. https://vimeo.com/1026738748?share=copy

4. New! Get your HCHS music sweatshirts, t-shirts, jackets, vests linked here at the HCHS Music Online Apparel Shop! 

5. The High School Music Department invites you to its annual band, orchestra and choir Christmas concert Tuesday, December 17 in the Jack H. Miller Center for the Musical Arts, located on the campus of Hope College. We will be offering two performance times: 6:00 pm and 7:45 pm. General admission is free and no reservations are necessary. We look forward to sharing in the celebration of our Savior’s birth through our music!

6. Did you know? The HCHS Symphonic Orchestra is excited to have been invited to help lead the opening worship service for the annual conference, the Calvin Symposium on Worship. This is a conference that gathers worshipers from across Canada, the United States, and around the world to learn about worship. 

The orchestra will take part in the Symposium worship service on Wednesday, February 5 at 1:00 p.m. at the Calvin University Fine Arts Center.

7. We will take a day off from early morning jazz orchestra rehearsal on Tuesday, Nov. 12. 

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"

Concert week!

Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

It is concert week!

1. All band and orchestra students should arrive tomorrow (Tuesday) by 7:00 p.m. in their tux/dress with appropriate footwear (see Sept. 30 post about footwear). The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

2. We need your help with Swingin' the Night Away on Friday! Please sign up to help out or donate desserts here.

3. Invite your friends and family to join us for the Fall Pops Concert on Tuesday HS Bands & Orchestra Concert: 7:30 pm in the HS Auditorium and also to Swingin' the Night Away on Friday! 

4. New! Get your HCHS music sweatshirts, t-shirts, jackets, vests linked here at the HCHS Music Online Apparel Shop! 

5. Check out pictures here from our HCHS band/orchestra students from picture day!

6. Monday, Nov. 11 symphonic band students are taking part in the Veterans Day assembly at HCHS. Symphonic band students should come to school in their concert uniform and head right to the gym at 8:00 a.m. for a combined practice with the Holland American Legion Band members.

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"