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Saturday, April 10, 2010
Dear band,
This is going to be my last ever post on this blog. I regret not having the chance to speak to you guys after the speech day performance, so I thought that I should just write this for you guys to hear my thoughts and feelings as a once upon a time Band Major of Questband.
In these 4 years, I would say my last year in this band was the most demoralizing and hard year. However, I developed so much leadership qualities through all these. It was difficult at the beginning when I first took up this responsibility, and the constant changing of conductors. To be honest I was really devastated each time the conductors left. It was indeed a roller coaster ride. Did we give up? Certainly NOT! We worked extremely hard to to accommodate their style and yes, even though we did not manage to potray all the characteristics they wanted us to, at least we've improved a hell lot since Day 1.
Despite all the hard times, in these 4 years, I have also had my fair share of good times. Good times are times like Band camps, SYF, and performances. Although we only achieved a bronze in SYF 2007 and SYF 2009 (those two SYFs that I have participated in), it gained me so much exposure and enchanted my music abilities. I can remember so vividly the joy and fun we had during Band camps, and the buckets of tears of shock and disappointment that were shed during SYF. The good times makes me want to remain a band member so I wouldn't have to be left out from all the fun. Sadly, all good things come to an end, and what's left are only the beautiful memories.
Band also made me realise the significance and importance of friendship and teamwork. A piece of music will be incomplete without a particular instrument. Each of us play an important role in music production. Music is just the same as friendship. We will never gain anything for it if we choose to take it for granted.
I will also like to take this opportunity to thank several selfless people who have accompanied me through this uplifting journey. Our Drum Major, Coretta, and our committe members for the loads of contributions and commitment to the band. Our teachers in charge, for their support. Our conductor, Mr Patrick Wong, for his guidance and loads of patience, and our Instructors, Mr Daniel, Miss Chia and Mr Kumar. If not for them, our band's music wouldn't be sounding like what we produced on Speech day. This shows that by working together, we can make the performance a good one.
Now it's to you, my fellow band mates. Even though sometimes I get really pissed off by your sloppy and unserious behaviour in squad, plus your high volume of chatterings during band, you guys are beyond doubt, incredible. Thank you. There are also times where you guys just impress me so much. Especially during fall outs, occasionally the "QUESTBAND!!" comes out so strongly with so much energy and enthusiasm. It never fails to blow me away.
I sincerely wish that your "fire" for band will continue burning strong. And besides that, your "fire" will spread to others. Also, learn and pick up the good things, teachings and the good habits from the seniors.
Now that everything's reforming in the band, I hope that the new committee members will work hard and do their best in their post. Be aware, listen to one another, work together as one and you guys will never go wrong. I believe and have faith in you guys, Questband. I've done my part, so now it's your turn, each and everyone of you. The future of our band lies in all of you guys' hands. Doesn't matter if you're weak or strong, if you all unite and do things as one, it'll definitely be strong.
I will never forget any one of you, band.
So don't forget any of us.
I am very honoured and appreciative to be given the chance to lead Questband.
Take care and study well.
Your naggy Ex-Band Major, Priya.
Dear band,
This is going to be my last ever post on this blog. I regret not having the chance to speak to you guys after the speech day performance, so I thought that I should just write this for you guys to hear my thoughts and feelings as a once upon a time Band Major of Questband.
In these 4 years, I would say my last year in this band was the most demoralizing and hard year. However, I developed so much leadership qualities through all these. It was difficult at the beginning when I first took up this responsibility, and the constant changing of conductors. To be honest I was really devastated each time the conductors left. It was indeed a roller coaster ride. Did we give up? Certainly NOT! We worked extremely hard to to accommodate their style and yes, even though we did not manage to potray all the characteristics they wanted us to, at least we've improved a hell lot since Day 1.
Despite all the hard times, in these 4 years, I have also had my fair share of good times. Good times are times like Band camps, SYF, and performances. Although we only achieved a bronze in SYF 2007 and SYF 2009 (those two SYFs that I have participated in), it gained me so much exposure and enchanted my music abilities. I can remember so vividly the joy and fun we had during Band camps, and the buckets of tears of shock and disappointment that were shed during SYF. The good times makes me want to remain a band member so I wouldn't have to be left out from all the fun. Sadly, all good things come to an end, and what's left are only the beautiful memories.
Band also made me realise the significance and importance of friendship and teamwork. A piece of music will be incomplete without a particular instrument. Each of us play an important role in music production. Music is just the same as friendship. We will never gain anything for it if we choose to take it for granted.
I will also like to take this opportunity to thank several selfless people who have accompanied me through this uplifting journey. Our Drum Major, Coretta, and our committe members for the loads of contributions and commitment to the band. Our teachers in charge, for their support. Our conductor, Mr Patrick Wong, for his guidance and loads of patience, and our Instructors, Mr Daniel, Miss Chia and Mr Kumar. If not for them, our band's music wouldn't be sounding like what we produced on Speech day. This shows that by working together, we can make the performance a good one.
Now it's to you, my fellow band mates. Even though sometimes I get really pissed off by your sloppy and unserious behaviour in squad, plus your high volume of chatterings during band, you guys are beyond doubt, incredible. Thank you. There are also times where you guys just impress me so much. Especially during fall outs, occasionally the "QUESTBAND!!" comes out so strongly with so much energy and enthusiasm. It never fails to blow me away.
I sincerely wish that your "fire" for band will continue burning strong. And besides that, your "fire" will spread to others. Also, learn and pick up the good things, teachings and the good habits from the seniors.
Now that everything's reforming in the band, I hope that the new committee members will work hard and do their best in their post. Be aware, listen to one another, work together as one and you guys will never go wrong. I believe and have faith in you guys, Questband. I've done my part, so now it's your turn, each and everyone of you. The future of our band lies in all of you guys' hands. Doesn't matter if you're weak or strong, if you all unite and do things as one, it'll definitely be strong.
I will never forget any one of you, band.
So don't forget any of us.
I am very honoured and appreciative to be given the chance to lead Questband.
Take care and study well.
Your naggy Ex-Band Major, Priya.
