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Saturday, April 9, 2011
Hi all. Mr Foong here, sharing my thoughts after the very very long day we all had yesterday.
Even though Questband received Bronze and not the Silver award, I am extremely proud of every single one for you. From a concert band that nobody wanted to attend practices to what it is today, it is already an amazing feat.
As I sat down in the S'pore Conference Hall to watch your performance, I was truly moved by your music. I could feel that all of you played from your heart. My eyes turned red and almost wept as I watched your very moving performance. It showed how much all of you have grown together, as Questband. You played MUSIC that meant a lot to you. Your commitment to Questband and your music showed. To me, that is all that matters. You played MUSIC FROM YOUR HEART.
It broke my heart when some of you cried and said sorry to me. But really, why say sorry? All your instructors, teachers and principal could tell that you have put in your best. You have put in your heart and soul. That is all that matters to us. Only say sorry if you did not put in the effort. But the fact is, all of you have put in 110% effort. In the history of Questband, I don't think any batches have come this close to attaining a Silver award like you. So take heart that you have already wayyyyy surpassed everyone's expectations.
To me, you are a GOLD band in every way. You played music that came from a heart of gold. Like what Mr Lim said, medals will rust one day. But memories of your time and effort together as Questband will forever remain in your hearts. It was very apt that the set piece was titled "Memories Of Friendship". Years after you have left QTSS, you will remember the friendship that you have forged in Questband. :)
So take heart that you were part of this journey and experience in your Sec School life. I hope all of you will grow stronger and more resilient from this.
For now, let's wish all our Sec 4 members all the best for their N/O Levels. Work hard in your studies, just as you did for your music in Questband, then you will have no regrets when you graduate from QTSS. We, your teachers and instructors, will want to see all Questband members to be amongst the top students for the N/O Levels. Yes, we always believe that Questband members can achieve anything you want, as long as you put your heart and soul into it. After your N/O Levels, we will all definitely welcome you back with open arms as Alumni members. You will ALWAYS be a part of Questband. Once in Questband, always in Questband. :)
As for the juniors, it is also time to pick up on your studies too. Do well for your Mid-Year examinations, then we can all focus on the End Of Year Questband Concert. We will show everyone that Questband is the ONLY Aesthetic CCA in QTSS that can hold a full scale concert!
Keep the Questband spirit alive everyone! Don't stop believin'!
Yours,
Mr Melvyn Foong
Hi all. Mr Foong here, sharing my thoughts after the very very long day we all had yesterday.
Even though Questband received Bronze and not the Silver award, I am extremely proud of every single one for you. From a concert band that nobody wanted to attend practices to what it is today, it is already an amazing feat.
As I sat down in the S'pore Conference Hall to watch your performance, I was truly moved by your music. I could feel that all of you played from your heart. My eyes turned red and almost wept as I watched your very moving performance. It showed how much all of you have grown together, as Questband. You played MUSIC that meant a lot to you. Your commitment to Questband and your music showed. To me, that is all that matters. You played MUSIC FROM YOUR HEART.
It broke my heart when some of you cried and said sorry to me. But really, why say sorry? All your instructors, teachers and principal could tell that you have put in your best. You have put in your heart and soul. That is all that matters to us. Only say sorry if you did not put in the effort. But the fact is, all of you have put in 110% effort. In the history of Questband, I don't think any batches have come this close to attaining a Silver award like you. So take heart that you have already wayyyyy surpassed everyone's expectations.
To me, you are a GOLD band in every way. You played music that came from a heart of gold. Like what Mr Lim said, medals will rust one day. But memories of your time and effort together as Questband will forever remain in your hearts. It was very apt that the set piece was titled "Memories Of Friendship". Years after you have left QTSS, you will remember the friendship that you have forged in Questband. :)
So take heart that you were part of this journey and experience in your Sec School life. I hope all of you will grow stronger and more resilient from this.
For now, let's wish all our Sec 4 members all the best for their N/O Levels. Work hard in your studies, just as you did for your music in Questband, then you will have no regrets when you graduate from QTSS. We, your teachers and instructors, will want to see all Questband members to be amongst the top students for the N/O Levels. Yes, we always believe that Questband members can achieve anything you want, as long as you put your heart and soul into it. After your N/O Levels, we will all definitely welcome you back with open arms as Alumni members. You will ALWAYS be a part of Questband. Once in Questband, always in Questband. :)
As for the juniors, it is also time to pick up on your studies too. Do well for your Mid-Year examinations, then we can all focus on the End Of Year Questband Concert. We will show everyone that Questband is the ONLY Aesthetic CCA in QTSS that can hold a full scale concert!
Keep the Questband spirit alive everyone! Don't stop believin'!
Yours,
Mr Melvyn Foong