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Sunday, October 26, 2008
Hello people, I have two announcements to make,
and to two different groups of people in the band.
Firstly {Committee Members}
I think you all are quite confused over my sms right?
Fine, I shall then clarify here.
Regardless of all your different lessons,
I will be having a official committee meeting with all of you.
Date: 28 October 2008
Time: 2:45pm
Venue: Canteen (tentatively)
Be reminded, that as long as if your lessons DO NOT END at 2:00pm,
you are required to be at the band room {1A class} once your lesson ends.
Please be aware that LATE-COMERS are not appreciated,
and DELIBRATE ESCAPE from this meeting will NOT BE TOLERATED.
Second {Section Leaders}
I will have a short meeting with all on tuesday too.
I will get you all out of band practice,
to have this discussion.
Please be aware of it.
Thanks.
Kelvin
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Hey guys. I am not sure how many of you will actually read this, but I am going to give it a shot.
The band's attendance has not been up to expectations lately, I am sure you know of this. Despite the many unbearable naggings Mr Kumar and the committee has given, some of you still do not wish to come for practices. Seriously speaking, I do not know why. We chased after you guys, called you all personally and even to the extend of calling to your homes, many still did not budge. Some try to run away at the sight of us, some pretended that we have called the wrong numbers, some give stupid excuses... Many of us have had enough.
Ask yourself, what is the point of all these? Is it worth it?
I know many of you did not join band willingly, as you guys did not put band as your first choice for CCA. But it is October already, no point whining over these matters. You are now in band, and you are a band member -hence go for practices. Maybe you guys think this is unfair, and we are 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.
Questband - we are one big family.
My dearest sec 3 members, have you forgotten how band was like last year before SYF? Remember how we, as a whole band, struggled pieces after pieces of music before finally deciding on Into The Light as our choice piece? Remember how disastrous our band sound like when we first started preparing for SYF'07? Remember those thousands of practices we had, those five days per week practices? Yes, though five days per week, remember how all of us go for every single practice without ever complaining? Remember those laughters? Remember the joy? I am sure many of you have not forgotten these.
Yes, we held an aim of silver last year. But we got a bronze. Why? Because we started our preparation late. Do you guys want the same thing to happen again? We had our hopes held so high, but it all came tumbling down at once as the announcer announced that Queenstown Secondary Band has had gotten a bronze. Remember how many seniors cried immediately? I am sure even till now, they have regretted not having to work harder to achieve a better medal. Do you want to regret like them too? SYF does not come every year, it comes only once per two years. For the sec 3s, 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 teachers and instructors every now and then. But why? Because they want us to be better. Try appreciating those efforts made, instead of constantly complaining.
Please, do it for the sake of the band.
Do come for practices.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Hey guys, how's the new blog layout? :B
Holiday Practices
28 October
29 October
30 October
31 October
1 November - Band exchange with Henderson Secondary
3 November
4 November
5 November
6 November
7 November
10 November
11 November
12 November
13 November
14 November
15 December
16 December
17 December
18 December
19 December
22 December
23 December
29 December
30 December
All practices will be from 9am to 5 pm.
Please try your best to come for these practices, as we'll be preparing ourselves for SYF, which is only in a few months time. Only MCs or letters with valid reasons are allowed. No other excuses.
Oh, and a gentle reminder to all SLs and QMs.
Please reach school by 9am this Friday.
We'll be doing stock-checking and re-labelling of instruments. No exact attire, but PE pants is not allowed. Only skirt/long pants. And please wear proper shoes (not slippers), otherwise the security guards will not allow you to go in. If however, you are unable to make it this Friday, kindly ask one representative from your section to replace you.
Thanks. :]
mandy
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Hey guys!
Hello people, I have two announcements to make,
and to two different groups of people in the band.
Firstly {Committee Members}
I think you all are quite confused over my sms right?
Fine, I shall then clarify here.
Regardless of all your different lessons,
I will be having a official committee meeting with all of you.
Date: 28 October 2008
Time: 2:45pm
Venue: Canteen (tentatively)
Be reminded, that as long as if your lessons DO NOT END at 2:00pm,
you are required to be at the band room {1A class} once your lesson ends.
Please be aware that LATE-COMERS are not appreciated,
and DELIBRATE ESCAPE from this meeting will NOT BE TOLERATED.
Second {Section Leaders}
I will have a short meeting with all on tuesday too.
I will get you all out of band practice,
to have this discussion.
Please be aware of it.
Thanks.
Kelvin
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Hey guys. I am not sure how many of you will actually read this, but I am going to give it a shot.
The band's attendance has not been up to expectations lately, I am sure you know of this. Despite the many unbearable naggings Mr Kumar and the committee has given, some of you still do not wish to come for practices. Seriously speaking, I do not know why. We chased after you guys, called you all personally and even to the extend of calling to your homes, many still did not budge. Some try to run away at the sight of us, some pretended that we have called the wrong numbers, some give stupid excuses... Many of us have had enough.
Ask yourself, what is the point of all these? Is it worth it?
I know many of you did not join band willingly, as you guys did not put band as your first choice for CCA. But it is October already, no point whining over these matters. You are now in band, and you are a band member -hence go for practices. Maybe you guys think this is unfair, and we are 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.
Questband - we are one big family.
My dearest sec 3 members, have you forgotten how band was like last year before SYF? Remember how we, as a whole band, struggled pieces after pieces of music before finally deciding on Into The Light as our choice piece? Remember how disastrous our band sound like when we first started preparing for SYF'07? Remember those thousands of practices we had, those five days per week practices? Yes, though five days per week, remember how all of us go for every single practice without ever complaining? Remember those laughters? Remember the joy? I am sure many of you have not forgotten these.
Yes, we held an aim of silver last year. But we got a bronze. Why? Because we started our preparation late. Do you guys want the same thing to happen again? We had our hopes held so high, but it all came tumbling down at once as the announcer announced that Queenstown Secondary Band has had gotten a bronze. Remember how many seniors cried immediately? I am sure even till now, they have regretted not having to work harder to achieve a better medal. Do you want to regret like them too? SYF does not come every year, it comes only once per two years. For the sec 3s, 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 teachers and instructors every now and then. But why? Because they want us to be better. Try appreciating those efforts made, instead of constantly complaining.
Please, do it for the sake of the band.
Do come for practices.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Hey guys, how's the new blog layout? :B
Holiday Practices
28 October
29 October
30 October
31 October
1 November - Band exchange with Henderson Secondary
3 November
4 November
5 November
6 November
7 November
10 November
11 November
12 November
13 November
14 November
15 December
16 December
17 December
18 December
19 December
22 December
23 December
29 December
30 December
All practices will be from 9am to 5 pm.
Please try your best to come for these practices, as we'll be preparing ourselves for SYF, which is only in a few months time. Only MCs or letters with valid reasons are allowed. No other excuses.
Oh, and a gentle reminder to all SLs and QMs.
Please reach school by 9am this Friday.
We'll be doing stock-checking and re-labelling of instruments. No exact attire, but PE pants is not allowed. Only skirt/long pants. And please wear proper shoes (not slippers), otherwise the security guards will not allow you to go in. If however, you are unable to make it this Friday, kindly ask one representative from your section to replace you.
Thanks. :]
mandy
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Hey guys!
Please be informed that the Band Practice on Monday,
is also for the entire band alright?
Don't dread it ok, it'll be fun!
Take care and have a nice weekend (:
Cheeerios
,
kelvin.