Hey band.

Some reminders for all of you. :)

1. No one is allowed to go to the washrooms BEFORE and AFTER break. The point of giving you a break is so that you guys can go during that time so as to not disrupt the band practice. Please realise that this is for the sake of having the most productive practice possible everytime.
2. We know that morning runs are tiring, so being nice, we have decided to give you guys a longer break before we start warm-ups. But, this means that you guys should be giving your all during warm-ups, and you should be louder from now onward.
3. SLs, please take note of what Mr Chan said on Saturday. Call your section back for sectionals on days that we don't have practice. Even if you can't get the whole section, get a few to come down at a time. Especially your weaker players. Please do this for the sake of the band's faster progress.
4. As of right now, with our attendance dropping, the teachers are considering not giving the CCA points to those who do not take part in the SYF next year, as long as your attendance is poor and you are not putting the effort into practices. If this continues, only the SYF core group would be getting the CCA points for SYF, and the rest of the band will not be able to get that 6 points or however many the SYF group gets.
5. There will be section auditions during one of the Monday sectionals. Please be prepared for them.
6. Lastly, all SLs are to stay back after band on Sat, 13th Nov to meet with Anne and Jing Wei. They have stuff to say to you guys. :)

So guys, remember that all of this is to help with a faster progess of the band k? I know you want time in the holidays to go out with friends and stuff, but right now, try and dedicate your time to band so that we can be ready to put up a decent concert at the end of the month, please?

If you haven't realised, CONCERT IS IN 20 DAYS!
So yeah, please get that into your head and do something about it!

~Natalie

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

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