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Saturday, December 20, 2008
Four last holiday practices.
Four months more to Syf.
In a blink of an eye, Syf'2009 is heading our way. For the Sec 3(s), it may startle memories of the previous syf. For me, I have very strong feelings for it. How is it for you? I'm sorry, that I may sound really emo for this entry, but it's solely because I really feel this way, and I really want to share my thoughts on it, just like every drum major does. I may not be bold enough to speak confidently to all of you all just yet. But I, like every drum major wants my band to do well.
The main thing I hope to see at the end of my leadership, is a band that is bonded. It's isn't easy I would say. Actually, I never really realise something till today. When I am planning the camp with the committee, I kept thinking that by the end of the camp, I will have a bonded committee. But I guess I'm wrong. It's the process, the process of planning, laughing, arguing, fighting, objecting, disapproval of games, the headache for meals that really bonds us. Same goes for you all. Syf itself won't bond us, but the process instead, it's the practices, the tiring practices, that your section leaders and friends call you up to attend that really bonds us together. Ultimately, a camp is definitely good, and I'll try my best to organise a camp next march holiday.
I know that, for the Sec 2(s) and 1(s) you all were not involved in the previous syf. (Except for some of you) Thus, you may not understand where I'm coming from. Let me now share with you about the previous syf, at 1:05am in the morning. The past band, was a bonded band, that I cannot deny. We had our practices from Monday to Saturday, early morning to late evening. No one complained. But now, the Sec 3(s) seem to be not as enthusiastic as compared to the past. May I ask why? Although there have been changes, but as compared to last time, we are luckier. Aren't we? We trained hard, but maybe not enough. We've gotten only a bronze. At that moment when the sentence, "queenstown secondary school... bronze." was announced, tears started to fall. Yes, tears. For the Sec 2(s) and 1(s), you all may not have experienced it, but it's a feeling you all do not want to experience. Maybe now, band isn't a very important part of your life. Maybe it's only a burden. But, why is it a burden?
We have good conductors like, Mr. Kumar, Mr. Jack Lim, Mr Daniel. Don't we? And if you feel that they scold too much, I don't think so. They have been really tolerant with us. In the past, I used to have another perspective. But when your attitude changes, everything changes. Me and mandy can only do so much, the committee can only do so much, Miss Azlina and the conductors can also only do that much. The rest of it is up to you. I feel that, what we need to do, is to really remember what they instructors have taught during band practice. After writing down all that needs to be written on your scores, go home, and take out your band file, look through it, sing your parts. It won't even take up to an hour. I hope that no one will have the mentality that they are a professional already. We should push ourselfs to our limits. We must have the will, the DESIRE to want to get a silver. If you think silver is easy, it's not. But it's not difficult either. There are many things you get to choose yourself, I shall not say too much or else you'll find me very naggy, as I already am.
But I tell you, if you want a silver.
You will get it. Cause the rest of the band is there.
It's just a matter of how much you want.
Once you are convinced that you want a silver, you want to be bonded with the band.
Let fate do the rest, it's like magic. Trust me (:
Strive on Questband, show your willpower :D
Goodnight, takecare and rest well over the weekends. See you all next monday and tuesday.
Four last holiday practices.
Four months more to Syf.
In a blink of an eye, Syf'2009 is heading our way. For the Sec 3(s), it may startle memories of the previous syf. For me, I have very strong feelings for it. How is it for you? I'm sorry, that I may sound really emo for this entry, but it's solely because I really feel this way, and I really want to share my thoughts on it, just like every drum major does. I may not be bold enough to speak confidently to all of you all just yet. But I, like every drum major wants my band to do well.
The main thing I hope to see at the end of my leadership, is a band that is bonded. It's isn't easy I would say. Actually, I never really realise something till today. When I am planning the camp with the committee, I kept thinking that by the end of the camp, I will have a bonded committee. But I guess I'm wrong. It's the process, the process of planning, laughing, arguing, fighting, objecting, disapproval of games, the headache for meals that really bonds us. Same goes for you all. Syf itself won't bond us, but the process instead, it's the practices, the tiring practices, that your section leaders and friends call you up to attend that really bonds us together. Ultimately, a camp is definitely good, and I'll try my best to organise a camp next march holiday.
I know that, for the Sec 2(s) and 1(s) you all were not involved in the previous syf. (Except for some of you) Thus, you may not understand where I'm coming from. Let me now share with you about the previous syf, at 1:05am in the morning. The past band, was a bonded band, that I cannot deny. We had our practices from Monday to Saturday, early morning to late evening. No one complained. But now, the Sec 3(s) seem to be not as enthusiastic as compared to the past. May I ask why? Although there have been changes, but as compared to last time, we are luckier. Aren't we? We trained hard, but maybe not enough. We've gotten only a bronze. At that moment when the sentence, "queenstown secondary school... bronze." was announced, tears started to fall. Yes, tears. For the Sec 2(s) and 1(s), you all may not have experienced it, but it's a feeling you all do not want to experience. Maybe now, band isn't a very important part of your life. Maybe it's only a burden. But, why is it a burden?
We have good conductors like, Mr. Kumar, Mr. Jack Lim, Mr Daniel. Don't we? And if you feel that they scold too much, I don't think so. They have been really tolerant with us. In the past, I used to have another perspective. But when your attitude changes, everything changes. Me and mandy can only do so much, the committee can only do so much, Miss Azlina and the conductors can also only do that much. The rest of it is up to you. I feel that, what we need to do, is to really remember what they instructors have taught during band practice. After writing down all that needs to be written on your scores, go home, and take out your band file, look through it, sing your parts. It won't even take up to an hour. I hope that no one will have the mentality that they are a professional already. We should push ourselfs to our limits. We must have the will, the DESIRE to want to get a silver. If you think silver is easy, it's not. But it's not difficult either. There are many things you get to choose yourself, I shall not say too much or else you'll find me very naggy, as I already am.
But I tell you, if you want a silver.
You will get it. Cause the rest of the band is there.
It's just a matter of how much you want.
Once you are convinced that you want a silver, you want to be bonded with the band.
Let fate do the rest, it's like magic. Trust me (:
Strive on Questband, show your willpower :D
Goodnight, takecare and rest well over the weekends. See you all next monday and tuesday.