Second Semester here we come!

Hello band and orchestra students and parents,

1. Florida payments are due this by tomorrow. You can pay online using THIS LINK, or you can write and make your check payable to Holland Christian School. This amount needs to be paid by tomorrow January 9, 2026.  The check can be dropped into the envelope on Mr. VandenBerg's door.

2. You are all invited to these solo and ensemble festival events. It is so enjoyable to see these students perform solos, duets, quartets and more. We have such gifted students. I will send out the schedule of events for recital night soon so you can make a plan to listen.
Recital Night - Wed., Jan. 28 at HCHS in the band/orchestra and choir rooms
MSBOA Solo/Ensemble Festival - Sat. Jan. 31 schedule at Wyoming HS

3. There is an important Florida Parent Meeting on Thursday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the HCHS auditorium. Please plan to attend, meet chaperones and find out the last details about the trip.

4.. Here is a reminder of other upcoming semester 2 dates through spring break.

Here is the calendar and the best way to keep up with this info.

Fri., Feb. 6 pep band at Civic Center at 6:30 p.m.

Wed., Feb. 18 Symphonic Orchestra at Rose Park (during class)

Fri., Feb. 20 pep band at Civic Center at 6:30 p.m.

Wed. Feb. 25 Concert Band and Concert Orchestra at Pine Ridge

Wed., Mar. 4 Symphonic Band at MSBOA festival (8:55 a.m.)

Thurs., Mar. 5 Symphonic Orchestra at MSBOA festival (11:20 a.m.)

Tues., Mar. 10 Symphonic Band at Rose Park (during class)

Tues., Mar. 17 Band Extravaganza (all bands)

Thurs., Mar. 19 Florida Parent Meeting at 7:30 p.m. in auditorium

Fri., Mar. 20 Swingin the Night Away starting at 6:45 p.m.

Fri., Mar. 21 MSBOA State Solo and Ensemble Festival

Wed., April 1 departing for Florida

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"