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12:41 AM | Sunday, November 30, 2008
Hi everyone, Poll was changed because of some issues. The poll may have upsetted some and I am really sorry for that. Actually the poll was just meant to be a joke to find out why the members in our band really joined our band. Some just played along, like (air con stuff/handsome conductor). Band members also probably thought of it as a joke, thats why they chose it. This will not happen again and I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. -Tenuto 3:40 AM | Saturday, November 29, 2008
A nice, sweet and short lecture. Hi bandies, sorry for the late updates. Lets face the facts. It seems like the band is not up to expectations lately, especially in attendance. The things that are of utmost importance to the band community is going down. I am sure most of you all know of this. Despite many naggings the majorettes and alumnis have given, some of you still dont wish to come for band practices, or to attend drills. Sls called some of you personally and even to the extend of calling to you guys when you skip practices, but many still give them attitude. Some try to run away by pretending that we have called the wrong numbers, off their phones at the last minute, say that parents dont allow, give those stupid damn excuses...Ask yourself, what is the point of running away? Is it worth it? I know some of the Sec ones did not join band willingly, as it was not your first choice CCA. But it is nearly december already, no point whining over these matters. You are now in band, and you are a band member -so go for practices. Maybe you guys think this is unfair, and everyone is forcing you to do something that you do not like. But let us just face it: Life is unfair. Let us just make the best out of whatever we have. Come on guys. As for the Sec twos and threes, This is the CCA that you've picked for YOURSELF. So bear the responsibility, whether you like it or not. I am very sure every band member definitely share the same passion in music. That common passion that made us choose band as our CCA from the start. Everyone can play well as long as you try hard enough and put in the effort. It all comes from hardwork and practice. So if you don't even come at all, how can you even expect yourself to play well? Whats most important towards our goal depends on each and every one of you. The band needs you. Dearest Sec three members, have you forgotten how band was like last year before SYF? Remember how we, as a whole band, went through the change in choice piece and really want to get the silver that the seniors achieved then, back? Remember how disastrous our band sound like when some of the seniors left us? Remember even we complained, but still went for practices? Remember the joy when conductors complimented our playing? I am sure many of you have not forgotten these. All of us aimed for Silver last year, but we got a bronze. Why? One of the reasons is because we started our preparation later, the conductor have to choice to change the set piece into something easier. But history's repeating itself. Do you guys want the standard of the band to drop once again? For last year's SYF, I am sure even till now, everyone has regretted not having to work harder to achieve the silver medal. For the Sec threes, next year's SYF will be the second one for you. You are given a chance to do this again. Do you want to regret once more? We have gone through many past events together. Yes, we get reprimanded by the conductors, majorettes, and even TICs every now and then. But why? A very simple answer: because they want us to be better. Try appreciating those efforts made, instead of constantly complaining. Okay. Our drills. They arent good enough. Thats cause we all lack in discipline. Moreover, the SYF video is a need. So do your drills seriously. Put a halt to moaning and tsk-ing. Don't show that attitude. Thats the only way that we can clinch OUR silver back. Motivate each other and come for practices. Our conductors and majorettes probably don't expect a sudden overnight change- from a bronze band to a gold band. All they need is everyone's cooperation and understanding. Lets improve together, as a band, to achieve what we aimed for all along. Practice seriously. Music is the other way round, which you will learn faster when you practice at a slow speed. Dont ever think of combining sections or playing together at the tempo stated when you havent even cleared your OWN parts correctly. Remember, we must play LOD perfectly and the Set piece up to standard. Concentrate on these two pieces. Well, now we will aim to make Band Camp 2009 worth everyone's time, enjoy and practice while we can. ++ THE HAY IS BACK :K 9:47 PM | Sunday, November 16, 2008
JC & Polytechnic Band Festival 2008 I was asked to put this on the blog: Catch 12 institutions in one night! In this Band Festival, band members from various junior colleges, polytechnics and pre-university institutions come together and form festival bands which perform under the batons of local and international guest conductors Dr Eric Hammer, Mr Leonard Tan & CPT Muhamad Yusri. Date: 21 Dec 2008 (Sun) Time: 5pm Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall Tickets: $13, $16 available from all participating band members and SISTIC agents Inform: MinQin -> Emmelyn FASTER order, tickets will very fast fly away. Participating Schools: Anglo-Chinese JC Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) Innova JC National JC Ngee Ann Polytechnic Pioneer JC Raffles JC Republic Polytechnic Serangoon JC Singapore Polytechnic Victoria JC Yishun JC Repertoire: Signature - Jan van Der Roost An Original Suite - Gordon Jacob La Mezquita de Cordoba - Julie Giroux Rolling Thunder March - Fillmore ed. Fennell Blessed Are They from "German Requiem"- Brahms The Wizard of Oz- Barnes Hands Across the Sea (ed. Fennel)- Sousa O Magnum Mysterium by Morten Lauridsen- Robert Reynolds Merry Widow Selections by Franz Lehar Arr. by Eiji Suzuki March Blue Sky http://sgbandfusion.com/ 10:28 PM | Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Video video!! Before SYF 2009, we have to video our drills, everyone should know this by now. This time, the drills are as follows. All drills include your instruments carried. 1. Sedia 2. Senang Diri 3. Kerkanan Pusing 4. Kerkeri Pusing 5. Hentak Kaki with Berhati 6. March Past The March Past includes the whole band, and playing music in the squad. Mr Tan have decided on playing Marching Along though, so this is the time to teach your juniors some serious stuff. We must take the recommended 64-72 steps. That means we march in the squad for 64-72 steps and play music while marching. The video has to be done before 6 FEBRUARY 2009, as mentioned in the previous post. Remember what we all learnt today, and apply it when time comes useful :) -Tenuto 9:08 PM |
Wet-Nurse-Dae TODAY, Band Practice day! so, band started at 8.30am as usual. All of us reported at the canteen to prepare for the drills that was planned. but hohoho! there came mr fan shoo-ing us away from the canteen because he says that we, girls, are always very noisy and are disturbing those who are doing the o levels paper in the hall. :/ so, we really had to report back to the band room and waited. At 8.45, Ma'am siewkim got everyone to settle down before she started to talk to us about the new band tee design. All of us agreed to the new design which she and Denise had design, so as soon as she gets the sample of the shirt, we will have our new tee soon! Comfirmed: shirt we chosen was black, with white print, and a red tie. After she finished discussing with us, we also had a look at the concept of the band notice board that we have to do. It was filled with spongebob characters playing instruments! The irony in the design was good. Good job with the design, Felicia! Anyway, immediately after, Ma'am elysia came telling us that the olevels had ended so drills can officially start. We fell in and Ma'am elysia started to change some of the commands and timing, we thought that the change was better if we keep it as a good habit... so, we just went on with the footdrills. As we did not have any sectionals, so did not have any lunch but the Ma'ams were very nice to buy us food to eat :D WE LEARNT LOADS AT THE END OF THE DAY, THANKS TO THE MA'AMS!! Okay, byebye. Marcato~ 9:11 PM | Monday, November 3, 2008
NCO POP!!!! LETS ALL SUPPORT OUR DEAR DRUM AND BAND MAJOR BY ATTENDING THIS EXCITING EVENT!! NCO POP Date: 7th November 08 Day: Friday Time: Approx in the evening Venue: CCAB (Might be gathering at Compass Point before taking bus 156 there) Inform: Yvonne If we like, we can go there, bring some flowers and stuff to present our DM and BM~ Eh, holiday now, theres nothing to do right? then attend this~! A MUST-GO, ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE!!! |
Our Poll
To everyone: I am closing the poll as some in this band just cant understand simple instructions after constant reminders. 2008 poll results:
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