Wooden Shoes/Dutch Caps

As spring break is rapidly approaching so is Tulip Time.  As you know the tradition here involves both nifty wooden shoes and a stylish Dutch cap.  These items need to be acquired before April 12^th (the Friday after spring Break).  The shoes can be purchased at a discounted rate of $25.00 when purchased at Nelis’ Dutch Village.  Bring multiple pairs of socks for the fitting and remember to mention that you are in the Holland High Band to get your discount.  The Dutch caps should be bought at Fields Fabrics and can also be purchased for 20% off.  Students who wish to get this discount at Fields should ask Mr. Bogue for a coupon.  The hat will need to be either reinforced with a stiff interfacing or a piece of cardboard.  Also note the upcoming Finale Senior Band Concert on Thursday April 25^th.  If you have any questions please e-mail me at: jbogue@hollandpublicschools.org

Addressees

Nelis’ Dutch Village                      Fields Fabrics

12350 James Street                            281 East 8th Street
Holland, MI 49424                            Holland, MI 49423

Band Camp 2013 Dates

I am writing this post to inform you of the dates for band camp 2013.  The dates for this year Band Camp are August 19th- 23rd. Percussion and Color guard will meet prior to the full band camp August 14th – 16th.  Band camp will not be at the PAC rather it will take place in the HHS cafeteria and various rooms in the new building due to construction.

Although we surveyed to explore moving camp to an earlier date, the response showed that many families have conflicts for the week of August due to the thought that band camp would fall on it’s usual week which would have been August 19th-23rd.  I would have pushed for this survey and exploring early dates sooner, but we were at the mercy of the construction schedule and its many changes.  No one is at fault, its just a side effect of the exciting construction here at HPS.  As soon as I was given an ok for going forward with planning the summer camps, I sent out this survey.

I have spoken with Mr. Farkas (athletic director) and we are on the same page with our camp dates. However, in the future we will both be pushing for that first week of August for band camp 2014!

Sincerely,

Mr. Bogue

Festival Concert February 21st 8 P.M. & 7 P.M. -Videos

Festival Information/ Chaperones needed!

Dear Parents and Students,

I hope you are all doing well and are enjoying the winter weather.  I just wanted to make you aware of some upcoming dates and information.

• February 21^st– Festival Concert-7:00 P.M./8:00 P.M.  in the P.A.C
• February 26^th – MSBOA Festival—Harbor Lights Middle School West Ottawa

The February 21^st concert will be split in half.  Starting at 7:00 p.m. will be the 8^th grade band, 8^th grade orchestra, concert orchestra, and concert band.  Starting at 8:00 p.m. will be the chamber orchestra, wind ensemble, and symphony orchestra.

The date for festival this year is February 26^th and will be at Harbor Lights Middle School right here in Holland.  We are in desperate need for chaperons for this event.  Here are the times we would needed chaperones for each of the bands on the 26^th.

• 8^th Grade= 8 a.m. to 11:36 A.M.
• Concert band= 12:15 P.M to 6:00 P.M
• Wind Ensemble= 1:30 P.M to 6:00 P.M

Please fill out the attached forms and return them with your student by Friday February 15^th! (these forms have also been emailed and sent home with your student) Chaperoning festival is a great way to support all the hard work your kids have put in to prepare for festival. You can sign up on charms to chaperone by clicking here.

All the students have been working hard on their festival music and this is sure to be an exciting couple of weeks for the Holland bands.

Sincerely,

Mr. Bogue

Festival Packet 8th Grade
Festival Packet_ CB
Festival Packet_WE

Pep Band Cancelled

Pep Band is cancelled for tonight February 1st due to weather concerns.

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Mr. Bogue