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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Hey guys, just so you all know. We have nine days more to our syf, and seven days left to practice. That means, we have only 1 week left to practice everything we have left. Right now, I don't want to mention what to get. I just want to mention one very important thing. Throw away whatever you all have for the next 7 practices, and make sure that you come for every band practice. Thats all I want from you all. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and lastly, Monday. Is it really TOO MUCH, TOO MUCH TO EXPECT ALL THESE FROM YOU ALL?! I don't want to mention who hasn't came for practices for the last two weeks. DO YOU ALL KNOW HOW DISCOURAGING IT IS WHEN YOU HAVE TO SEE blanks in the attendances list? And all these people, will be tagging along into the SYF. For people who come daily, and work hard daily. Is this the result you think you want?! You slogging your guts out, and those absence people come and join in SYF, and if they don't know what to play, congrats to all of us. If they don't crescendo, and decrescendo which is currently the most EFFING IRRITATING PROBLEM. Cos' WE JUST CAN'T GO SOFT. Whats the problem?! And people who skips practices think their so darn great. Are they?! Are they?! For the next week, I expect FULL ATTENDANCE. Literally, FULL. No blanks. You have piano, tuition, or whatever, shift it to another time that does not clash with band. Please. I don't want to come down harsh, but co-operate for just one more week alright? After one more week, you don't even need to see my face. You don't even need to hear my crap. You can freakking hate me for all I care. I don't give a damn. But I will make sure that this WHOLE WEEK. Everyone will be there. Please make sure you all do your part and force your friends to come. P.L.E.A.S.E!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Hey people, just want to tell you all that a positive attitude is very important, I hope that none of you feel that band is a wastage of time at this point of time. I hope that you start to feel the strong attachment to the band, and perform a good show every practice. We should be climbing up after every practice. Not like a rollercoaster, but rather a helium filled-balloon (minusing the bursting part) we should keep going up, up, up and up. K? Lets do what we can do, and prove that we aren't an empty vessel k? All the best questband, you rock ;D
kelvin
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Just see how painstakingly our dearest conductor wants to help us, are you all moving with his help? Reflect people.
* Lostform is Kumar
Kelvin
Monday, March 23, 2009
Hey people, just to let you all know that this blog will be updated daily. So, please make it a point to visit this blog at least once per day. Make sure you know what's happening and all sorts. Also, whenever there is an annoucement, I will place it here too.
Alright, a general comment on today's practice - discouraging, and DISGUSTING. I seriously do not know how many of you really want to achieve a silver. And base on our punctuality, I think it is really a turn off. Like what Kumar said yeah, Syf is like two weeks away. Is it that difficult to shove everything aside and focus for these two weeks? Shift tuitions to a Sunday slot, and make it for every band practice. I know that midyear examinations are important, neither am I denying you all of the rights, and need to study. But I just want you all to think. Within this two week, if we really divert our heart and soul into the band, I think a silver is not that out of reach. I hope you all think about this for a while. ):
Also, there are two things I think we need to work on.
1) Sense of urgency:
C'mon people. Can't things be done quickly? And please be more responsive to whatever instructions that have been passed down to us. Seriously, two weeks ain't much, lets cherish it alright? Please. I'm sure that none of us would rather get bloody bronze right? Why live to regret, why take risks? Why forget stuffs that has been drilled into us since like forever. Why would you want to make yourself come out of Singapore Conference Hall and cry tears of regret?! Please, wake up from your NAIVE dream. Lets make the freaking silver medal possible for yourself, the band, the conductors and the teachers. I hope you all understand what all these fuss is about. Get this message into your head k? I'm not blabbering bullshit right now. Just think of the future "opportunities" after attaining a silver medal alright?
2) Inject more feelings into your music:
As much you don't want to see noobshit actors up in movies, no one wants to hear your boringshitass, no emotions music. Don't think that every thing is graded on your playing skill, appearances counts k. The moment you step into the hall till the moment you leave the hall, you are under scrutiny. Like a magnifying glass, people will observe you very very intently. Every expression, and interpretation of the music is important. Let the music flow through your body, really feel the adreline rushing within you. I can't force such things upon you, it's all up to you. Just don't let the judges minus points for ridiculous things such as these. Think about it, is it worth it to lose marks just like that?
I hope this message really gets across to you all. We're all teens, we aren't dumb, we can do it if we want to. Don't let anything stop you in getting what your potential allows. If you think that you need someone to shout in your face, tell me. I will do it, I will wake you up. Take care, and do your homework guys ((:
Kelvin
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Hey hey people, here are two different reccordings of Heatherwood Portrait. Listen to it, and compare with yourself ok?
LET
US
GET
A
FRIGGIN
SILVER,
DAMN
IT!
Friday, March 20, 2009
The silver is there, just there.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
SILVER
Let that word be engraved into your head. Remind yourself that if we get bronze again, we might have to suffer for the next two years. But if we get silver, there are so much more greener pastures for the next batch. I know the seniors might not be able to share the fruit of our labour, but isn't it nice to have fond memories that we've gotten silver before we left? I hope that you all remind yourself the difference between a silver band and bronze band. We must prove that we are capable of getting a silver. Imagine getting a silver and coming back from syf that day, and your friends are all in school. You can hyper, cry, dance and whatever. Cause we got silver (: I'm not saying silver is like super bigshot, but at least we can be proud of our hardwork. Questband, we are definitely capable of a silver, do not let negativity blind you. Instead, remember to always feel the heartbeat and hear the essence of the band. Strive on questband, it's less than three weeks, and it will all be over. Give yourself what you deserve, give your band what you deserve and lastly, give kumar, and all the other teachers what they really deserve for their efforts. Don't forget everything they said, and remember that on syf day itself, it's the spirit that counts (: All the best! Just, tell yourself, you don't want to come out of singapore conference hall and... shed tears of regret. By then I think it's too late perhaps?
p/s - i think we super need to work on dynamics ;)
Sunday, March 8, 2009
31 freaking damn days left till SYF
What are you guys still doing? It's not as if we still have months to go. We're only left with one pathetic month to get everything right. Where's the sense of urgency? Where's your sense of committment? My dearest sec4s, do you actually remembered what happened in the previous SYF? Do you still want to get a bronze? If you want your members to be committed to band, everything has to start from you yourselves.
I know homework is piling up like nobody's damn business, and we have 5 band practices every week, including sectionals. There're tests after tests after tests. I understand. Still, to the sec3s and 4s, do you want to leave Queenstown with the regret of not being able to achieve a silver? It's your very last SYF in secondary school already. And to the sec2s and 1s, don't screw up your first SYF.
HELL, JUST THINK ABOUT WHAT I SAID.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
7th April 2009
Are you ready for it? It's happening in 34 days.
If only you can imagine...
"School No. 121 Queenstown ...
Silver"
How about it? Think 'bout it people ((:
Your Drum Major
Sunday, March 1, 2009
If you have one last minute before you enter SYF09 what will your thoughts be?
Hey guys, I think we did quite a good job today, and I think you all were quite responsive. Give yourself a pat on your shoulder (: However, like what Mr. Kumar has said, we sure have plenty to work on. I hope that within the next few weeks before our SYF, you guys will start to really listen to the soul of the music. I think we need to inject more emotions and feelings into our playing (: {Not that I am the best player ;x} But I think we can definitely improve on the musical feel. I shan't talk much, and go think about the question I ask in the beginning of the post. Will you want to come out and cry tears of regret. So rather shed tears of joy. It's a whole different feeling for those two. Think about it k?
Rest well, and remember to complete your work!
Goodnight friends ;B
Kelvin
By the way, I know that practices have been very tiring, and some of it may be boring. But... there will soon be fun. Hey bandies...Lets look forward to..
BAND CAMP'09
J.U.B.I.L.A.N.C.E
Hey guys, we're left with like - 6days.
I hope you all cherish all the time that we have left. I do no think I want to waste my energy entertaining people at the tag board, ultimately I believe that they aren't band members. Or if they are, they are absolutely shameless. Alright back to the topic. Like what Mdm Yani said, I believe that we can definitely get a silver if we put our heart and soul into it. I hope that we can play our pieces with Jubilance. This is the word I want to give you all. Although I know that it might be very tiring to attend band practices everyday, and even have to shift your pre-planned schedule, I am really sorry, but I hope you understand, and want to take part in the silver. Honestly, I cannot judge anything from the results of the past two days, but I am very motivated to get a silver. I want us to get a silver, not because I think that luck is on our side, but I BELIEVE that we already are. It's like there, take it. Don't be shy or whatsoever, maximise your fullest potential. Strive on Questband, show them what we're made of ((:
Kelvin ;B
Hey guys, we're left with like - 6days.
I hope you all cherish all the time that we have left. I do no think I want to waste my energy entertaining people at the tag board, ultimately I believe that they aren't band members. Or if they are, they are absolutely shameless. Alright back to the topic. Like what Mdm Yani said, I believe that we can definitely get a silver if we put our heart and soul into it. I hope that we can play our pieces with Jubilance. This is the word I want to give you all. Although I know that it might be very tiring to attend band practices everyday, and even have to shift your pre-planned schedule, I am really sorry, but I hope you understand, and want to take part in the silver. Honestly, I cannot judge anything from the results of the past two days, but I am very motivated to get a silver. I want us to get a silver, not because I think that luck is on our side, but I BELIEVE that we already are. It's like there, take it. Don't be shy or whatsoever, maximise your fullest potential. Strive on Questband, show them what we're made of ((:
Kelvin ;B
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Hey guys, just so you all know. We have nine days more to our syf, and seven days left to practice. That means, we have only 1 week left to practice everything we have left. Right now, I don't want to mention what to get. I just want to mention one very important thing. Throw away whatever you all have for the next 7 practices, and make sure that you come for every band practice. Thats all I want from you all. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and lastly, Monday. Is it really TOO MUCH, TOO MUCH TO EXPECT ALL THESE FROM YOU ALL?! I don't want to mention who hasn't came for practices for the last two weeks. DO YOU ALL KNOW HOW DISCOURAGING IT IS WHEN YOU HAVE TO SEE blanks in the attendances list? And all these people, will be tagging along into the SYF. For people who come daily, and work hard daily. Is this the result you think you want?! You slogging your guts out, and those absence people come and join in SYF, and if they don't know what to play, congrats to all of us. If they don't crescendo, and decrescendo which is currently the most EFFING IRRITATING PROBLEM. Cos' WE JUST CAN'T GO SOFT. Whats the problem?! And people who skips practices think their so darn great. Are they?! Are they?! For the next week, I expect FULL ATTENDANCE. Literally, FULL. No blanks. You have piano, tuition, or whatever, shift it to another time that does not clash with band. Please. I don't want to come down harsh, but co-operate for just one more week alright? After one more week, you don't even need to see my face. You don't even need to hear my crap. You can freakking hate me for all I care. I don't give a damn. But I will make sure that this WHOLE WEEK. Everyone will be there. Please make sure you all do your part and force your friends to come. P.L.E.A.S.E!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
POSITIVITY IS A VIRUS. IT SPREADS UNKNOWINGLY, AND
RADIPLY.
Hey people, just want to tell you all that a positive attitude is very important, I hope that none of you feel that band is a wastage of time at this point of time. I hope that you start to feel the strong attachment to the band, and perform a good show every practice. We should be climbing up after every practice. Not like a rollercoaster, but rather a helium filled-balloon (minusing the bursting part) we should keep going up, up, up and up. K? Lets do what we can do, and prove that we aren't an empty vessel k? All the best questband, you rock ;D
kelvin
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
lostform says:
i wish there was like 48 hours for me..
lostform says:
to that i can do more stuff..
lostform says:
but sadly no..
Just see how painstakingly our dearest conductor wants to help us, are you all moving with his help? Reflect people.
* Lostform is Kumar
Kelvin
Monday, March 23, 2009
Hey people, just to let you all know that this blog will be updated daily. So, please make it a point to visit this blog at least once per day. Make sure you know what's happening and all sorts. Also, whenever there is an annoucement, I will place it here too.
Alright, a general comment on today's practice - discouraging, and DISGUSTING. I seriously do not know how many of you really want to achieve a silver. And base on our punctuality, I think it is really a turn off. Like what Kumar said yeah, Syf is like two weeks away. Is it that difficult to shove everything aside and focus for these two weeks? Shift tuitions to a Sunday slot, and make it for every band practice. I know that midyear examinations are important, neither am I denying you all of the rights, and need to study. But I just want you all to think. Within this two week, if we really divert our heart and soul into the band, I think a silver is not that out of reach. I hope you all think about this for a while. ):
Also, there are two things I think we need to work on.
1) Sense of urgency:
C'mon people. Can't things be done quickly? And please be more responsive to whatever instructions that have been passed down to us. Seriously, two weeks ain't much, lets cherish it alright? Please. I'm sure that none of us would rather get bloody bronze right? Why live to regret, why take risks? Why forget stuffs that has been drilled into us since like forever. Why would you want to make yourself come out of Singapore Conference Hall and cry tears of regret?! Please, wake up from your NAIVE dream. Lets make the freaking silver medal possible for yourself, the band, the conductors and the teachers. I hope you all understand what all these fuss is about. Get this message into your head k? I'm not blabbering bullshit right now. Just think of the future "opportunities" after attaining a silver medal alright?
2) Inject more feelings into your music:
As much you don't want to see noobshit actors up in movies, no one wants to hear your boringshitass, no emotions music. Don't think that every thing is graded on your playing skill, appearances counts k. The moment you step into the hall till the moment you leave the hall, you are under scrutiny. Like a magnifying glass, people will observe you very very intently. Every expression, and interpretation of the music is important. Let the music flow through your body, really feel the adreline rushing within you. I can't force such things upon you, it's all up to you. Just don't let the judges minus points for ridiculous things such as these. Think about it, is it worth it to lose marks just like that?
I hope this message really gets across to you all. We're all teens, we aren't dumb, we can do it if we want to. Don't let anything stop you in getting what your potential allows. If you think that you need someone to shout in your face, tell me. I will do it, I will wake you up. Take care, and do your homework guys ((:
Kelvin
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Hey hey people, here are two different reccordings of Heatherwood Portrait. Listen to it, and compare with yourself ok?
LET
US
GET
A
FRIGGIN
SILVER,
DAMN
IT!
Friday, March 20, 2009
---
We can do it.
---
We really can do it.
The silver is there, just there.
It's up to you whether you want it, or not.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
SILVER
Let that word be engraved into your head. Remind yourself that if we get bronze again, we might have to suffer for the next two years. But if we get silver, there are so much more greener pastures for the next batch. I know the seniors might not be able to share the fruit of our labour, but isn't it nice to have fond memories that we've gotten silver before we left? I hope that you all remind yourself the difference between a silver band and bronze band. We must prove that we are capable of getting a silver. Imagine getting a silver and coming back from syf that day, and your friends are all in school. You can hyper, cry, dance and whatever. Cause we got silver (: I'm not saying silver is like super bigshot, but at least we can be proud of our hardwork. Questband, we are definitely capable of a silver, do not let negativity blind you. Instead, remember to always feel the heartbeat and hear the essence of the band. Strive on questband, it's less than three weeks, and it will all be over. Give yourself what you deserve, give your band what you deserve and lastly, give kumar, and all the other teachers what they really deserve for their efforts. Don't forget everything they said, and remember that on syf day itself, it's the spirit that counts (: All the best! Just, tell yourself, you don't want to come out of singapore conference hall and... shed tears of regret. By then I think it's too late perhaps?
p/s - i think we super need to work on dynamics ;)
Do not practice until you get it right,
practice until you can't get it wrong
Sunday, March 8, 2009
31 freaking damn days left till SYF
What are you guys still doing? It's not as if we still have months to go. We're only left with one pathetic month to get everything right. Where's the sense of urgency? Where's your sense of committment? My dearest sec4s, do you actually remembered what happened in the previous SYF? Do you still want to get a bronze? If you want your members to be committed to band, everything has to start from you yourselves.
I know homework is piling up like nobody's damn business, and we have 5 band practices every week, including sectionals. There're tests after tests after tests. I understand. Still, to the sec3s and 4s, do you want to leave Queenstown with the regret of not being able to achieve a silver? It's your very last SYF in secondary school already. And to the sec2s and 1s, don't screw up your first SYF.
HELL, JUST THINK ABOUT WHAT I SAID.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
7th April 2009
Are you ready for it? It's happening in 34 days.
If only you can imagine...
"School No. 121 Queenstown ...
Silver"
How about it? Think 'bout it people ((:
Your Drum Major
Sunday, March 1, 2009
If you have one last minute before you enter SYF09 what will your thoughts be?
Hey guys, I think we did quite a good job today, and I think you all were quite responsive. Give yourself a pat on your shoulder (: However, like what Mr. Kumar has said, we sure have plenty to work on. I hope that within the next few weeks before our SYF, you guys will start to really listen to the soul of the music. I think we need to inject more emotions and feelings into our playing (: {Not that I am the best player ;x} But I think we can definitely improve on the musical feel. I shan't talk much, and go think about the question I ask in the beginning of the post. Will you want to come out and cry tears of regret. So rather shed tears of joy. It's a whole different feeling for those two. Think about it k?
Rest well, and remember to complete your work!
Goodnight friends ;B
Kelvin
By the way, I know that practices have been very tiring, and some of it may be boring. But... there will soon be fun. Hey bandies...Lets look forward to..
BAND CAMP'09