A look at December and more Florida information!

Dear band and orchestra students and parents,

What great fun we had at Swingin' the Night Away!

Florida letters went out to friends and family asking for support for the HCHS band/orchestra trip to Florida. Check in with those that your student sent a letter to and ask if they received it. We are about half way to our goal. Thanks for helping us keep this trip affordable for kids.

Thanks to these volunteers whose work makes this trip happen. Janet Jenosky, Bonnie Brower, David and Jamie Dannenberg, Jes Dozeman, Billy and Liza Greene, Darin Klooster, Judy Rozema, Darla Schaap, Becky and Mike Tuesink, Brooke VanTil, Steve VanDyke, Melissa VanderZwaag, Pete and Jessica Westra

1. Did you know that you can order your family tickets for Disney World at a discounted rate because we are performing at Disney World. Family tickets are the same as student performer tickets. Please follow this link to place your order and for details. Disney Family Ticket Order Form. This must be completed and submitted by Friday, December 12. Please reach out to Darla Schaap at schaapdarla@gmail.com if you have any questions.

2. Invite friends and family to the Christmas Concert - The High School Music Department invites you to its annual band, orchestra, and choir Christmas concert Tuesday, December 16 at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts, located on the campus of Hope College. Performances will be at 6:00 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. 

We look forward to sharing in the celebration of our Savior’s birth through our music!

We need your help with our Christmas concert. 

Please sign up here to help with offering, greeting, and handing out programs at the 6:00 p.m. concert.

Please sign up here to help with offering, greeting, and handing out programs at the 7:45 p.m. concert.

4. Here is the Ham Fundraiser sheet. This is an individual fundraiser. Orders are due on Monday, Nov. 24 and delivered on Dec. 11.

5. We are raising money for Florida 2026 by selling concessions at the musical. We still need your help to donate some candy or water and/or help sell concessions at the musical performances. Use these links below if you can help out.

Candy Donations for Musical

Musical Concession Help

6. We are in the solo and ensemble festival prep season and we have 61 students participating.

The important dates are:

Recital Night: Wednesday, January 28 (HCHS)

District S & E: Saturday, January 31 (Wyoming HS)

Those who receive the highest rating (a one) will qualify for State Solo and Ensemble Festival:

State S & E: Saturday, March 21 (Portage Northern I think, TBD)

7. Here are upcoming dates for band and orchestra students:

Dec. 7 Symphonic Orchestra at Pillar Church at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services

Dec. 7 Symphonic Orchestra Central Ave Church 5:00 p.m.
Dec. 16 All Bands and Orchestras at Christmas Concert at Jack H. Miller at 6:00 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.
Dec. 17 Symphonic Orchestra Staff Christmas Social

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"

More events coming, pictures, and a Christmas concert!

Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

Some of these are reposts because we still need some volunteers and donations!

1. Great work on the concert! So proud of all of these groups! Here is a recording of this concert.

2. Check out our band/orchestra pictures linked here!

3. Symphonic Band will need their uniforms at school on Tuesday, Nov. 11 for the Veterans Day Assembly which begins at 9:30 a.m. Friends and family are invited to attend the event in the HCHS gym.

4. Sign up here if you can help out at Swingin' the Night Away at the event or if you can bring a dessert or two!

5. We are raising money for Florida 2026 by selling concessions at the musical. We would love it if you could donate some candy or water and/or help sell concessions at the musical performances. Use these links below if you can help out.

Candy Donations for Musical

Musical Concession Help

6. Don't miss Swingin' the Night Away!

The Holland Christian Jazz Bands and the Old Timer’s Jazz Band are proud to present  Swingin’ the Night Away in the HCHS cafeteria on Friday, November 14, from 6:45 to 9 p.m. Admission is $5 (cash only) and goes to support our music programs at HCS. New to swing  dancing? No worries! The Hope College Swing Club 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.

7. 2025 HS Christmas Concert
The High School Music Department invites you to its annual band, orchestra and choir Christmas concert on Tuesday, December 16th at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts, located on the campus of Hope College. This year we will be offering TWO performance times at 6 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. We look forward to sharing in the celebration of our Savior’s birth through our music.

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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"