Thursday, March 12, 2026

More March!

Dear band and orchestra students and parents,

Congratulations to our symphonic band and symphonic orchestra in their superb work at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association Festival. The groups received top ratings!

We need your help.
1. Please sign up here to help at Band Extravaganza with greeting, handing out programs, and taking the offering. on Tuesday, March 17.

2. Please sign up here to help our with Swingin' the Night Away by bringing desserts or volunteering on Friday, March 20

3. We are in need of food donations to feed our students for their trip to FloridaPlease sign up here if you can help out!

Join us for these special events!
4. Invite all of your friends and family to Band Extravaganza on Tuesday, March 17 at 7:00 p.m. We are excited to host this concert at West Ottawa's Performing Arts Center (3685 Butternut Dr, Holland, MI 49424). There is more seating at this venue so we are excited to welcome all who would like to attend! 
Bands from grades 5 through 12 will perform, and the evening will conclude with over 200 musicians playing together—an incredible finale you won’t want to miss!

5. Don't miss Swingin' the Night Away! 
The HCHS music department and jazz ensembles invite you to Swingin’ the Night Away on Friday, March 20 from 6:45–9:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Free dance instruction will be offered from 6:45–7:30 p.m., followed by dancing, desserts, and beverages from 7:30–9:00 p.m. Enjoy Glenn Miller favorites, funk tunes, blues, and a vocal soloist! Tickets are $5 at the door.

6. Florida parent and student meeting on Thursday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the HCHS auditorium.

7. State Solo and Ensemble Festival. This MSBOA event is at Portage Northern on Friday/Saturday, March 20/21. Family is invited to watch student performances.

8. Meyer Music is hosting a step up event for students who would like more info about moving to a step up instrument. See info here. This will be Tuesday, March 24 from 6:30-7:30 at our HC Middle School.

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
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