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Friday, March 26, 2010 @
Hi it's 26th March, 12.42am.
It's one day to concert. Okay I know it's starting to sound cliche, but we can do it! Have faith, believe, and fight :) one more day to clear all the things you've yet to clear :)

I saw this a while ago, thought I should share

"We live all too brief a span. What little we have should not be wasted."

So, even with a little amount of time left, we must spend it wisely and it shouldn't be wasted alright :) I'm sure with just ONE day, you can clear something(s). Better than nothing, indefinietely :)

I might say this on Saturday, but I thought we should post it here too :)

Watch
Enjoy
Focus
Breathe
Remember
Move

WATCH Sir, he's not just giving time, he is also there so we can shape the music TOGETHER as a band. Like what he said, we're an ensemble. We work TOGETHER and not ALONE. Same goes for your playing. Be conscious of it. Don't overblow.

ENJOY the experience, playing on stage together. It's the Sec 2s first Main Band concert. Live the experience. Graduating seniors last concert, enjoy the last opportunity ever to play in a concert. Most importantly, enjoy the music you're playing. The audience came to enjoy themselves.
P.S. Anyone who rushes for vogel part B, I'll shoot you. Lol

FOCUS, don't lose steam especially during fast passages. Don't get distracted (esp goldilocks) and always looooook beyonddddddd the barsssssss.
Please do take note that for eagle bend and dream city. Sir's not going that fast :) so focus and watch!

BREATHE, before you come in, before starting pieces to calm yourself down. Sound quality is indeed better with better air support :)

REMEMBER, what Sir has said about the various bars for the respective pieces, what we've said too so you can improve yourself

MOVE to the music. Body communication. Speaks a thousand words too. Do you know that IJ band always moved like crazy and always have good marks for musicality? Don't break it let it continue :) :) if you think it's stupid, think again.

If everyone moves, everyone looks stupid together. It's worse if everyone moves except one person. Hahaha.

Remember, WEFBRM :) hahaha.

Watch Sir, interact with him during the performance. Most importantly, have fun. Concert is about showmanship, and to see how far you've grown. I'm really proud of the sec 2s. From sunridge march to vogelhandler and eagle bend is no easy task. Although you've a long way to go still, but you guys jumped a lot from last year. Great job :)

It's the last mile, give your 100% :) give your all.

By the way, I'll be chasing you guys offline later at 11 :P

with love,
Cherie

CHIJ Concert Band
Conductor:
Mr Adrian Chiang(11-present)
Mr Clarence Tan (08-11)
Mr Leonard Tan (05-08)
Mr Andy Sim (Unknown-05)
Jr band conductor: Mr Fredy Chia/Mr Daniel Yiau
Teachers-in-charge: Mr Alvin Tang, Mr Chan Yew Choong, Mrs Stella Kwan, Ms Grace Champion & Ms Ong Shue Li

Band Committee 12/13
Band Majorette: Chang Ting Yu
Drum Majorette: Isabel Liew
Student Conductor: Franchesca Morais
Secretary: Crystalbel Khoo
Treasurer: Mary de Borja
Student Welfare Officer:
Magdalene Chew
Recruit I/C: Hoo Feng Wen
Assistant Recruit I/C: Ooi Qi Qi
Quarter Mistresses:
Valerie Lee, Su-Anne Ng
Librarians:
Valerie Lim, Xuan Wong

Section Leaders 12/13
Cornet: Clara Tan, Anne Tan
French Horn: Tan Yi Ling
Euphonium: Ho Wei Ke
Trombone: Cindy Tan
Tuba: Hoo Feng Wen
Flute: Xuan Wong, Valeria
Clarinet: Lauren Chang, Veron Kwok
Bass Clarinet: Jacqueline Lui
Saxophone: Natalie Toh, Isabelle Tan
Double Reeds: Tricia Merican
Double Bass: Victoria Law
Percussion: Charlene Leong, Isabelle Lizardo

Events & Achievements
Upcoming events:
Hong Kong Winter Band Festival: 26 November-2nd December 2012.
Past events:
First Recital & Section Competition: 26th May 2012 Fantasia IX: 30-31 March 2012
Faith, Hope & Love 2011: 27th November 2011
SYF Showcase: 3rd June
Exchange with Tampines Secondary School: 17th March
Faith Hope & Love IV: 27th November
First Recital & Section Competition: 21st August
Youth Olympic Games (Torch Relay): 7th August
Fantasia VIII
Faith, Hope & Love III
28th November (Saturday)
Secondary 1 Recital & Section Competition: 12th September
Alumni Performance: 14th November
SYF 2009
Exchange at Crescent girls: 19th March
Faith, Hope & Love II
29th November (Saturday)

(2011) Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging of Concert Bands: Silver
(2010) Australian International Music Festival: Silver
(2009) Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging of Concert Bands: Gold
(2008) Beijing International Band Festival: Gold
(2007) Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging of Concert Bands: Gold
(2005) 21st Century International Band Competition held at Genting Highlands: Gold w Distinction

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Inspiration from Exuvalia and mintypeach.