Michigan Parent and Student Meeting Schedule
In general, you should plan to attend the meeting nearest your home. If you can't make the meeting nearest your home, you may attend any other meeting that fits your schedule. We do encourage students and parents to take advantage of the earliest meeting date possible. Meetings will last approximately one hour. During the meeting, you will meet the music directors and local staff.
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Grand Valley State University (Room 1515 – Band Room) – 7:00 pm
Host: Barry Martin (616-443-7594)
Address: Haas Center for Performing Arts (PAC) – 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401
Notes – Park in parking lots H or K. A map of the Allendale campus can be found at gvsu.edu.
Friday, May 19, 2023
Lowell High School (Auditorium) – 7:00 pm
Host: Kate Bredwell (616-889-3329)
Address: 11700 Vergennes, Lowell, MI 49331
Notes – Park on the west side of the building and enter through the west main entrance.
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Goodrich Middle School (Cafeteria) – 2:00 pm
Host: Aaron Orkisz (810-423-4321)
Address: 7480 S. Gale Rd. Goodrich, MI 48438
Notes – Go to the rear of the MS and park in this lot. Enter the gymnasium entrance, which is the farthest to the left.
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Lake Orion (First Baptist Church) – 5:00 pm
Host: Jim Watson (248-505-5900)
Address: 255 E. Scripps Rd. Lake Orion, MI. 48360
Notes – Enter through the North double doors, go up the stairs and turn left.
Monday, May 22, 2023
Three Rivers High School (Performing Arts Center) – 7:00 pm
Host: Joel Moore (269-816-0919)
Address: 700 Sixth Ave. Three Rivers, MI 49093-8328
Notes – Park in front of the main entrance and enter through the doors to the right.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Portage Central High School (Band Room) – 6:00 pm
Host: Cindy Hunter (269-377-2478)
Address: 8135 S. Westnedge Ave. Portage, MI 49002
Notes – Enter off Centre St., east of Westnedge and use the main HS parking lot. Enter the north side of the building.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Holt High School (Band Room) – 7:00 pm
Host: Mike Emerson (517-242-5545)
Address: 5885 Holt Rd. Holt, MI 48842
Notes – Drive around the HS building and park across from the football stadium. Please enter through door #17.
Friday, May 26, 2023
Fruitport High School (Band Room) – 7:00 pm
Host: Adelaide Petersmark (269-352-8932)
Address: 357 N. 6th Ave. Fruitport, MI 49415
Notes – Enter front door of the HS and turn left to the music-wing.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Shelby High School (Band Room) – 7:00 pm
Host: Curt Isakson (231-282-0389)
Address: 641 North State St. Shelby, MI 49455
Notes – Enter at the Athletic entrance to the HS.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Kelloggsville High School (Band Room) – 7:00 pm
Host: Amanda VanderMeulen (616-293-6568)
Address: 4787 Division SE. Wyoming, MI 49548
Notes – Park in front of the building and enter through the doors to the left of the main entrance.
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Plainwell High School (Choir Room) – 7:00 pm
Host: Denise Beauchamp (630-965-1784)
Address: 684 Starr Rd. Plainwell, MI. 49080
Notes – Park in lot to the left of the Performing Arts Center (in front of the track/football field). Use the athletic entrance (long blue awning covered walk-way).
Monday, June 5, 2023
Harbor Springs High School (Band Room) – 7:00 pm
Host: Patrick Ruddy (810-287-1072)
Address: 800 State Rd. Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Notes – Please park in the main lot off of Spring Street.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Traverse City West High School (Band Room – Room F120) – 7:00 pm
Host: Chad Mielens (989-450-0759)
Address: 5376 North Long Lake Rd. Traverse City, MI. 49685
Notes – Please enter through the main entrance on either side of the school. Find the Performing Arts Wing, which is in the NW corner of the commons area.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
South Lyon High School (Band Room) – 7:00 pm
Host: Andrew Hathikhanavala (734-635-8949)
Address: 1000 North Lafayette. South Lyon, MI 48178
Notes – Park in the visitor/staff lot located off 11 Mile Rd and enter the band room entrance.
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Fennville High School (Band Room) – 7:00 pm
Host: Paul Andrews (586-419-0501)
Address: 4 Memorial Dr. Fennville, MI 49450
Notes – Park in the athletic parking lot. Please enter through door #25.
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Grandville High School (Band Room) – 1:00 pm
Host: Ross Huber (989-254-7000)
Address: 4700 Canal SW. Grandville, MI. 49418
Notes – Off of Canal St, pull into the 2nd parking lot, which is the Auditorium parking lot. Enter through Door L.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Goodrich Middle School (Cafeteria) – 7:00 pm
Host: Aaron Orkisz (810-423-4321)
Address: 7480 S. Gale Rd. Goodrich, MI 48438
Notes – Go to the rear of the MS and park in this lot. Enter the gymnasium entrance, which is the farthest to the left.
Meetings updated as of 05.31.23
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