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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 |
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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