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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Hi all, Mr Foong here. Surprise surprise. My first blog entry here :)
First off, I must really say this. It truly warms my heart to see how much Questband has grown since the 2nd half of 2010. From a band with extremely low attendance and motivation, to a tightly knit unit today that can actually hit 100% attendance on a regular basis. Words just cannot describe how heartening it is for me to be part of growing Questband together with all of you, to what it is today. All of the teachers-in-charge, Mr Lim and Miss Chia feel the same way too. I assure you that.
I have watched all of you smile and cry throughout this journey. I can see a strong bond amongst Questband members now. To me, what matters the most is to see all of you having the bond to pull through difficulties together and support one another, and to watch all of you grow. That is something so precious and priceless that no amount of money can buy.
It reminds me of my good ol' days when I was in Tanglin Sec Military/Concert Band (TSMB). I was and am still proud to be involved in the band that was initially condemned as a COP standard band, but managed to obtain a Bronze at SYF. We went through the hardships together so much. We cried when we managed to get a Bronze award. We were no longer known as the 'hopeless COP band'. I am proud to say that I'm still in touch with several of the TSMB members even after 15 years!
With that being said, QUESTBAND is capable of so much more. SILVER is what you are going for and really, settle for nothing less. All your blood, sweat and tears over the past few months certainly deserve a silver award.
What is left for you to do is to deliver your best on the actual stage. Silver award will be in your hands, if you stay calm and perform to your potential. DO NOT allow any tinge of nervousness to affect you. All the exchanges and overseas trips thus far should have prepared you enough to overcome stage fright. Play with your hearts and be calm.
For this SYF, I hope everyone will be able to leave the stage this Friday with no regrets. Never shortchange yourself in life. Do your utmost best in everything you do.
I hope that when we receive the results on Friday evening, we will have tears of JOY.
For those who did not make the cut for this SYF, please do not feel disheartened. Cheer for your friends who will be on that stage. If they obtain the silver award, it will be YOUR TURN in the next SYF in 2 years time. You are the next generation. Always believe in yourself, because we do.
Lastly, I leave you with the words that I always tell all of you:
"Remember that feeling"
Remember how it felt when you played well in front of Mr Ang and Mdm Yani the other day? Remember that great feeling. I was very moved by that performance, really.
Bring that same feeling to SYF on Friday and you will do very well.
Yippee Ya Ya Yippee Yippee Ya!
QUESTBAND!!
LOVEEEEE QUESTBAND!
Ting Tong!!
Wishing everyone all the best on Friday. Stay healthy and don't stop believing in yourselves! :)
Yours,
Mr Melvyn Foong
Hi all, Mr Foong here. Surprise surprise. My first blog entry here :)
First off, I must really say this. It truly warms my heart to see how much Questband has grown since the 2nd half of 2010. From a band with extremely low attendance and motivation, to a tightly knit unit today that can actually hit 100% attendance on a regular basis. Words just cannot describe how heartening it is for me to be part of growing Questband together with all of you, to what it is today. All of the teachers-in-charge, Mr Lim and Miss Chia feel the same way too. I assure you that.
I have watched all of you smile and cry throughout this journey. I can see a strong bond amongst Questband members now. To me, what matters the most is to see all of you having the bond to pull through difficulties together and support one another, and to watch all of you grow. That is something so precious and priceless that no amount of money can buy.
It reminds me of my good ol' days when I was in Tanglin Sec Military/Concert Band (TSMB). I was and am still proud to be involved in the band that was initially condemned as a COP standard band, but managed to obtain a Bronze at SYF. We went through the hardships together so much. We cried when we managed to get a Bronze award. We were no longer known as the 'hopeless COP band'. I am proud to say that I'm still in touch with several of the TSMB members even after 15 years!
With that being said, QUESTBAND is capable of so much more. SILVER is what you are going for and really, settle for nothing less. All your blood, sweat and tears over the past few months certainly deserve a silver award.
What is left for you to do is to deliver your best on the actual stage. Silver award will be in your hands, if you stay calm and perform to your potential. DO NOT allow any tinge of nervousness to affect you. All the exchanges and overseas trips thus far should have prepared you enough to overcome stage fright. Play with your hearts and be calm.
For this SYF, I hope everyone will be able to leave the stage this Friday with no regrets. Never shortchange yourself in life. Do your utmost best in everything you do.
I hope that when we receive the results on Friday evening, we will have tears of JOY.
For those who did not make the cut for this SYF, please do not feel disheartened. Cheer for your friends who will be on that stage. If they obtain the silver award, it will be YOUR TURN in the next SYF in 2 years time. You are the next generation. Always believe in yourself, because we do.
Lastly, I leave you with the words that I always tell all of you:
"Remember that feeling"
Remember how it felt when you played well in front of Mr Ang and Mdm Yani the other day? Remember that great feeling. I was very moved by that performance, really.
Bring that same feeling to SYF on Friday and you will do very well.
Yippee Ya Ya Yippee Yippee Ya!
QUESTBAND!!
LOVEEEEE QUESTBAND!
Ting Tong!!
Wishing everyone all the best on Friday. Stay healthy and don't stop believing in yourselves! :)
Yours,
Mr Melvyn Foong