Scott Vanden Berg has dedicated his professional life to engaging musicians of all ages in passionate music-making and to cultivating a vibrant arts community through schools, churches, and community ensembles. He believes that creating musical beauty is a gift, that it can bring people together in meaningful community, and that music can lead us to a deeper understanding of our neighbors, and ourselves.

Scott is a dynamic, highly skilled director recognized for excellence in musical leadership. With more than 25 years in music education, Scott has been the director of instrumental music at Holland Christian High School in Holland, Michigan since 2006. In 2014, Scott was awarded the John P. Varineau Outstanding Music Educator Award by the Grand Rapids Symphony. His orchestras and bands have both chosen to perform at the Michigan Music Conference.

A native of Iowa, Scott earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Dordt College and a Master of Music degree in conducting from California State University, Long Beach.

In addition to his work in education, Scott is the Music Director of the Calvin University Community Symphony, the Holland American Legion Band, Central Wesleyan Church Orchestra, the 14th Street Christian Reformed Church Choir and Orchestra. He is the founder and director of the Holland Bach Society and Scott enjoys serving as a guest conductor and clinician for schools and music festivals around the country.

Scott lives in Holland, Mich., with his wife, Susan, and their three children, Ella, Abram, and Charlotte.