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Band News and Announcements

High School Band Update – Early July

Band Summer Mailing – Early July

Hello Students and Families,

Music – Music is ready for students in the drive link.  The only music not there is drumline and pit that will come directly from Mark.  Part assignment are not complete, however many of you will have a good idea of what part.  If you are a freshmen you will be playing a 2nd or 3rd part.  You will need to use a CAPS email to access the music. 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1veMvmAPj-T9A7XgMmDwb_aQvQeIIbsQD?usp=share_link

Drumline –   Drumline is off to a great start.  There have had a few rehearsals already and are doing fantastic!  Please follow your drumline schedule or follow the master calendar for all the dates.  You attendance in necessary.  If you have a pre-planning vacation or camp, please make sure you communicate with both the band directors and Mark.  

Tentative Schedule for 2024-2025 This document is all the upcoming dates for the new school year.  This includes all drumline dates as well on the second page.  With the availability of the new athletic fields, we now have the opportunity to use the field for evening rehearsals.  This has been something we have been missing for quite sometime and we now puts us on a more level playing field as we prepare for performances.  There are four scheduled rehearsals that occur during performance weeks. 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_89ag_Kvj7-VkTg40pGGXuONlw3-Rw9itmIzyubh_0I/edit?usp=sharing

Reminders of Dates

Drumline – See Calendar

Band Camp July 29 – Aug 2 9:00 – 4:00 (Required for all High School Band Students)

Freshmen Camp July 24 9:00 – 12:00 (Only 9th Graders and Leadership Team)

Leadership Team July 24 9:00 – 3:00 (Leadership Team Only)

Band Fee

The Band Fee is used to help cover camp expenses and hiring staff.  No student will be turned away or excluded based on financial concerns.

$10 – Uniform Black Band T-shirt ( Freshmen & new members)

$50 – Band Fee

  • Paypal will be an option later this summer
  • Band boosters will also be collecting money in the morning
  • Please make checks out to “Coopersville Bronco Band Boosters”
  • Families with more than 2 students in band will only be charged 1 fee of $100
  • Marching Shoes will also be needed and a link to a storefront will be available later this summer.

Other Supplies Needed for Camp

– Water Bottle

– Sunscreen

– AAA Batteries – These are for our new Click system.  A supply like these on Amazon will get a student through the season

– Wired Earbuds – These will also be for our new Click system. 

(The Click System are individual devices that give each student a metronome in their ear with customized coordinates for each member.  There is no longer a need for the big loud speakers!)

Uniform Fitting

Students will be fit for uniforms (marching and concert) before and after camp.  A schedule will be provided by Mrs. Sprague (Uniform Chair) later this summer.

HS Marching Band Update – Early June

Band Summer Mailing – Early June

Hello Students and Families,

This is the first of several emails regarding summer dates and camp information.I will continue to send updates throughout the summer as music and drill get completed.   Here is the important information as we head into the summer months.

Drumline – Starts NEXT Week, June 18th   We are looking forward to making this new group a fantastic drumline!  Mark will be in next week to get you working on the show music.  The goal is to have the show music learned by the time we start camp.  Please follow your drumline schedule or follow the master calendar for all the dates.  Your attendance is necessary.  If you have a pre-planning vacation or camp, please make sure you communicate with both the band directors and Mark.  

Tentative Schedule for 2024-2025  This document is all the upcoming dates for the new school year.  This includes all drumline dates as well on the second page.  With the availability of the new athletic fields, we now have the opportunity to use the field for evening rehearsals.  This has been something we have been missing for quite sometime and now puts us on a more level playing field as we prepare for performances.  There are four scheduled rehearsals that occur during performance weeks. 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_89ag_Kvj7-VkTg40pGGXuONlw3-Rw9itmIzyubh_0I/edit?usp=sharing

Reminders of Dates

Drumline – See Calendar

Band Camp July 29 – Aug 2 9:00 – 4:00 (Required for all High School Band Students)

Freshmen Camp July 24 9:00 – 12:00 (Only 9th Graders and Leadership Team)

Leadership Team July 24 9:00 – 3:00 (Leadership Team Only)

Band Fee

The Band Fee is used to help cover camp expenses and hiring staff.  No student will be turned away or excluded based on financial concerns.

$10 – Uniform Black Band T-shirt ( Freshmen & new members)

$50 – Band Fee

  • Paypal will be an option later this summer
  • Band boosters will also be collecting money in the morning
  • Please make checks out to “Coopersville Bronco Band Boosters”
  • Families with more than 2 students in band will only be charged 1 fee of $100
  • Marching Shoes will also be needed and a link to a storefront will be available later this summer.

Other Supplies Needed for Camp

– Water Bottle

– Sunscreen

– AAA Batteries – These are for our new Click system.  A supply like these on Amazon will get a student through the season

– Wired Earbuds – These will also be for our new Click system. 

(The Click System are individual devices that give each student a metronome in their ear with customized coordinates for each member.  There is no longer a need for the big loud speakers!)

Uniform Fitting

Students will be fit for uniforms (marching and concert) before and after camp.  A schedule will be provided by Mrs. Sprague (Uniform Chair) later this summer.

Show Theme

We look forward to presenting our 2024 show entitled Journey Through the Stars!  Music is being prepared now and will be available to students once it is finished. 

Reminders and Information for Upcoming High School Events

Memorial Day – May 27

Report 8:30am at High School Band Room
Parade Begins 9:30am
Dress – Summer Uniform – Band Shirt and pants, or shorts (No neon colors please)
Parade Ends at Veteran’s Park around 10:30 (This is where you should have your ride home)

Graduation – May 29

Report 6:15 pm
In Seats in the Stadium Ready to Play at 6:30
Dress – Dress up for the occasion and weather, no jeans or shorts.
Graduation will end around 8:00

High School Band Concert Start Time and General Information

Thank you everyone for your patience regarding the start time of Thursday’s High School Concert.  As we all know May is a busy time and we want to make sure that students receive all the experiences they can without having to leave things out.  We have been working with the athletic office of the past couple weeks and monitoring events for the best possible start time.  To make sure none of our young drivers need to rush, we have determined the best starting time for the concert is 7:30.   Thank you again for your flexibility as we have been monitoring all the schedules. 

High School Band Spring Concert

Centerstage Theater – Coopersville High School

Report Time: 6:30 for uniforms

Warm Up: 7:10

Concert Begins: 7:30

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Contact

Mr. Greg VanStrien
Band Director - High School Lead
About Mr. VanStrien
E-Mail
(616) 997-3522

Mrs. Lisa Borst
Band Director - Middle School Lead
About Mrs. Borst
E-Mail
(616) 997-3420

directors@coopersvillebands.org goes to both band directors

Band Calendar

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Upcoming Events

  • Holiday Break December 23, 2024 at 9:00 am – January 3, 2025 at 10:00 am
  • Band Booster meeting January 14, 2025 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  • HS Solo & Ensemble* February 1, 2025 Kent City High Schooln351 N Main St, Kent City, MI 49330, United States
  • No School February 7, 2025
  • No School February 10, 2025
  • No School February 11, 2025

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