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Saturday, February 7, 2009
7th February'09 - Band Xchange at Coral Secondary
So, how do you guys feel?
I'm sure in some way or another, you must have learnt something from the other five schools. Were you guys trembling when we awaited for our turn? Were you nervous, were you scared? I bet many of you were, because I too was pretty much unsettled myself.
After today, I guess you should have a little idea of where Questband stands. We have 2 more months till SYF, how much we can do within this period of time depends on all of you. Not on Mr Kumar, not on any other conductors... But you, and all of you. Up till now, we still have members not wanting to come for practices. Kind of ridiculous, no? The next few weeks are really crucial for the whole band. We have got to learn and improve as much as we could. 2 months may seem long, perhaps you think long enough to probably fool around now. But hell no, 2 months is just this short. So I really really hope all Questband members will turn up for all practices. I know having 4 practices per week can be rather tiring, but do take note that other schools' practices are even more insane than ours.
Plus I also do hope to see full attendance for the next three band exchanges. It isn't an everyday thing that we can get to see and hear other bands. So please make full use of this chance to get yourself to be more exposed to music.
Let's look forward to all practices and exchanges from on, shall we?
Do your homework people! :)
Mandy
Saturday, January 24, 2009
'We are all worms, but I believe I am a glow-worm'
Do you believe we are the glow worms?
Success is often based on our ability to believe that we will succeed. And what is succeeding? What is Success? Why should we even work towards 'success' even though it doesn't benefit me?
All this questions, will eventually be answered after SYF. How can success be defined for yourself, you can decide. 3 months left down the road, this crucial period of time (maybe even those before that have passed) will decide what we will get for SYF 09.
I believe we are a glow worm, we are glow worm amongst other normal worm. We can be one if you believe that you are one too. You can be one if you work hard to.
No matter what result we may get in SYF09, in the end nothing matters, seriously nothing matters. The only definition of success then is your memories. How will SYF 09 be stored in your head? How will you tell others about SYF09? How will you feel when you think back? Will it be that of joy and happiness, or sadness and regret?
Mandy
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
People who are unhappy, I will not settle anything here. But when the time comes, I trust you to speak up.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Motivation + Perserverance = Success
Start from scratch, and keep scratching.
No matter how you feel, don't ever quit.
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.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
I'm sorry to say but band camp is CANCELLED. The school has too many places undergoing renovation. The teachers couldn't do anything about it either. We promise to have a camp in March. :) Meanwhile, the camp dates will be replaced by normal band practices. Time will be confirmed. So stay tuned.
Hello everyone!
\\ I'm back to blog about Band Camp 2008! I hope it's gonna be a blast, and a bomb {whatever that is flammable} Anyway, I hope you all realise that Band Camp 2008 is on the 17 to 19 Dec, and don't forget that there is band practice on the 15 and 16 of Dec too! I know that band is v time consuming, but please tolerate a little more, its just a few more months, and I know that band isn't something that everyone like, but I hope that in the months to come, we'll bond together, and realise that band is really a fun thing to attend, and come too. Band is big community, thousands of band members out there that you can actually click with, and it's a talent, a plus point to be able to play a instrument, please don't think that it's lame. It's cool if you want it to be :D Don't skip band practices, and keep coming for it... Only when everyone commits their soul into it, trust me, you'll hear the difference in the music we play (:
Alright, so much talking, so little info. Read on!
List of {Items that are supposed to be brought}
---
1) Yourself (Please don't be absent ok)
2) Band File (Make sure you've got the right scores)
3) Pencil & Eraser (Functionable)
4) Pegs (Big enough for your nose)
Clothes (Estimated, you can bring more/less at your own will)
5) 4 Pairs of Socks
6) 4 Sets of clothes (One set includes, 1shirt+1short+undergarments)
{Bring as many P.E attire as possible}
7) Sweater/Jacket/Windbreaker
8) 1 Set of Slippers/Sandals + 1 Set of Proper Shoes
Toiletries
9) 1 or 2 Towels
10) Shampoo, Hair Conditioner
11) Bathing soap, Facial foam
12) Comb/Wax/Deodorant
13) Personal medication if needed
14) Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Antiseptic Mouthwash
15) Sanitary Napkins (Only for females)
Etcs
16) Plastic/Ziplock/Garbage/Paper Bags
17) Instrument
18) Mouthpiece
19) Spectacle bands
20) A small gift for exchange purposes
21) Alarm clock (if you're afraid you can't wake up)
22) Sleeping pills (if you can't sleep, but must wake up)
23) Blanket (if you're afraid of the cold)
That will be all of the things that you all require to bring (:
I hope that everyone looks forward to this camp, and please don't bring a negative mindset to the camp, it wasn't easy to plan a camp, and it was certainly not easy to plan the games. I hope that everyone will bring a small gift, whether a card of a packet of sweets (sincerity is good enough) to participate in the games, and I hope people won't have this mindset that this is lame or boring, come here to have fun. Rather than sulking and thinking that it sucks, might as well be lame (if you think it is) for once, and participate, have fun ok? Don't feel sad if you're grouping isn't what you want, bond with whole band, mix around and make friends with everyone :D
Thus, here are the groupings for Band Camp 2008<3
Please work together, and group leaders are appointed for a special reason, group leaders are suppose to keep things going on in your groups, and please don't sit there and don't do anything, games are in stall for everyone, and please participate.
Group <1>
- Wilson
- Yuanyuan
- Coretta
- Yuying*
- Kevin
- Meihui
Group <2>
- Malcom
- Kangying*
- Zilia
- Qiurong
- Shandy
- Jian Fu
Group <3>
- Alvin*
- Peishan
- Leon
- Regine
- Edrick
- Mindy
Group <4>
- Yipsoon
- Deborah
- Guan Tong
- Jas
- Hsin Ern
- Xinyan*
Group <5>
- Shaun
- Lixian*
- Candy
- Tressa
- Priya
- Elvin
Group <6>
- Junji*
- Clarissa
- Houyee
- Lionel
- Kenneth
- Nigel
* leader
Alright, thats all information I'm giving to you all (:
Get ready for band camp, as it's only a week away! If you all have any question, ask them on the band tagboard, i`ll reply you asap :D
Thank good care of yourself, and be ready for it!
GET HYPED UP WOOHH ;D
Cheers Questband, See Ya All!
Kelvin ;D
Sunday, November 30, 2008
7th February'09 - Band Xchange at Coral Secondary
So, how do you guys feel?
I'm sure in some way or another, you must have learnt something from the other five schools. Were you guys trembling when we awaited for our turn? Were you nervous, were you scared? I bet many of you were, because I too was pretty much unsettled myself.
After today, I guess you should have a little idea of where Questband stands. We have 2 more months till SYF, how much we can do within this period of time depends on all of you. Not on Mr Kumar, not on any other conductors... But you, and all of you. Up till now, we still have members not wanting to come for practices. Kind of ridiculous, no? The next few weeks are really crucial for the whole band. We have got to learn and improve as much as we could. 2 months may seem long, perhaps you think long enough to probably fool around now. But hell no, 2 months is just this short. So I really really hope all Questband members will turn up for all practices. I know having 4 practices per week can be rather tiring, but do take note that other schools' practices are even more insane than ours.
Plus I also do hope to see full attendance for the next three band exchanges. It isn't an everyday thing that we can get to see and hear other bands. So please make full use of this chance to get yourself to be more exposed to music.
Let's look forward to all practices and exchanges from on, shall we?
Do your homework people! :)
Mandy
Saturday, January 24, 2009
'We are all worms, but I believe I am a glow-worm'
Do you believe we are the glow worms?
Success is often based on our ability to believe that we will succeed. And what is succeeding? What is Success? Why should we even work towards 'success' even though it doesn't benefit me?
All this questions, will eventually be answered after SYF. How can success be defined for yourself, you can decide. 3 months left down the road, this crucial period of time (maybe even those before that have passed) will decide what we will get for SYF 09.
I believe we are a glow worm, we are glow worm amongst other normal worm. We can be one if you believe that you are one too. You can be one if you work hard to.
No matter what result we may get in SYF09, in the end nothing matters, seriously nothing matters. The only definition of success then is your memories. How will SYF 09 be stored in your head? How will you tell others about SYF09? How will you feel when you think back? Will it be that of joy and happiness, or sadness and regret?
Mandy
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
People who are unhappy, I will not settle anything here. But when the time comes, I trust you to speak up.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
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Give music a chance.
Motivation + Perserverance = Success
Start from scratch, and keep scratching.
No matter how you feel, don't ever quit.
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.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
I'm sorry to say but band camp is CANCELLED. The school has too many places undergoing renovation. The teachers couldn't do anything about it either. We promise to have a camp in March. :) Meanwhile, the camp dates will be replaced by normal band practices. Time will be confirmed. So stay tuned.
\\ I'm back to blog about Band Camp 2008! I hope it's gonna be a blast, and a bomb {whatever that is flammable} Anyway, I hope you all realise that Band Camp 2008 is on the 17 to 19 Dec, and don't forget that there is band practice on the 15 and 16 of Dec too! I know that band is v time consuming, but please tolerate a little more, its just a few more months, and I know that band isn't something that everyone like, but I hope that in the months to come, we'll bond together, and realise that band is really a fun thing to attend, and come too. Band is big community, thousands of band members out there that you can actually click with, and it's a talent, a plus point to be able to play a instrument, please don't think that it's lame. It's cool if you want it to be :D Don't skip band practices, and keep coming for it... Only when everyone commits their soul into it, trust me, you'll hear the difference in the music we play (:
Alright, so much talking, so little info. Read on!
List of {Items that are supposed to be brought}
---
1) Yourself (Please don't be absent ok)
2) Band File (Make sure you've got the right scores)
3) Pencil & Eraser (Functionable)
4) Pegs (Big enough for your nose)
Clothes (Estimated, you can bring more/less at your own will)
5) 4 Pairs of Socks
6) 4 Sets of clothes (One set includes, 1shirt+1short+undergarments)
{Bring as many P.E attire as possible}
7) Sweater/Jacket/Windbreaker
8) 1 Set of Slippers/Sandals + 1 Set of Proper Shoes
Toiletries
9) 1 or 2 Towels
10) Shampoo, Hair Conditioner
11) Bathing soap, Facial foam
12) Comb/Wax/Deodorant
13) Personal medication if needed
14) Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Antiseptic Mouthwash
15) Sanitary Napkins (Only for females)
Etcs
16) Plastic/Ziplock/Garbage/Paper Bags
17) Instrument
18) Mouthpiece
19) Spectacle bands
20) A small gift for exchange purposes
21) Alarm clock (if you're afraid you can't wake up)
22) Sleeping pills (if you can't sleep, but must wake up)
23) Blanket (if you're afraid of the cold)
That will be all of the things that you all require to bring (:
I hope that everyone looks forward to this camp, and please don't bring a negative mindset to the camp, it wasn't easy to plan a camp, and it was certainly not easy to plan the games. I hope that everyone will bring a small gift, whether a card of a packet of sweets (sincerity is good enough) to participate in the games, and I hope people won't have this mindset that this is lame or boring, come here to have fun. Rather than sulking and thinking that it sucks, might as well be lame (if you think it is) for once, and participate, have fun ok? Don't feel sad if you're grouping isn't what you want, bond with whole band, mix around and make friends with everyone :D
Thus, here are the groupings for Band Camp 2008<3
Please work together, and group leaders are appointed for a special reason, group leaders are suppose to keep things going on in your groups, and please don't sit there and don't do anything, games are in stall for everyone, and please participate.
Group <1>
- Wilson
- Yuanyuan
- Coretta
- Yuying*
- Kevin
- Meihui
Group <2>
- Malcom
- Kangying*
- Zilia
- Qiurong
- Shandy
- Jian Fu
Group <3>
- Alvin*
- Peishan
- Leon
- Regine
- Edrick
- Mindy
Group <4>
- Yipsoon
- Deborah
- Guan Tong
- Jas
- Hsin Ern
- Xinyan*
Group <5>
- Shaun
- Lixian*
- Candy
- Tressa
- Priya
- Elvin
Group <6>
- Junji*
- Clarissa
- Houyee
- Lionel
- Kenneth
- Nigel
* leader
Alright, thats all information I'm giving to you all (:
Get ready for band camp, as it's only a week away! If you all have any question, ask them on the band tagboard, i`ll reply you asap :D
Thank good care of yourself, and be ready for it!
GET HYPED UP WOOHH ;D
Cheers Questband, See Ya All!
Kelvin ;D
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Band Committee Outing!
Firstly, I want to thank all committee members who took part in this outing. Secondly, I want to thank Mr. Kumar and Mr. Daniel for gracing the occasion too. Third, I want to thank those people who helped out in buying all the ingredients and preparing the food.
THANK YOU :D
Dear Committee, I seriously hope that this outing is a meaningful one, and even if we didn't play any bonding games, I hope that you all have seriously bond together, and know that it is important to make sure that the committee is together. Just like how everyone helped to carry the food to east coast park, how Habib, Farhan, Enzhao rotate the big big heavy box among each other. Just like how you all helped each other in rollerblading, how you all fell on your butts and clinged on each other for support. Just like how Farhan and Habib helped me in trying out the bicycle, how they taught me step by step how to ride it. Just like how we couldn't start a sucessful fire among ourselves, and relied on our conductors (Kumar/Daniel) to save the BBQ night. I hope that you all can take example from these events and apply it to the band. No matter what, we should always stick together. Within ourselves we can accomplish that much of things, and although within ourselves we cannot accomplish certain things, we have to put our trust into our conductors to help us through the crisis. It is just a simple logic of building teamwork and trust. As long as we are united, nothing can bring us down. A bronze, silver, gold is merely a medal. Seriously, if at the end of the day, I see that our committee is really really bonded, and is willing to make sacrifices for each other, I wouldn't feel hurt even if we got COP. (of course I don't want to get COP la) But, a medal is only a medal. Even if we got a gold, but we weren't united, 10years later, who will actually remember what you get? But if we got a silver, with a bonded committee, the friendship/bond stays forever. Seriously, forever. I know I sound really really cliche here, all the mushy and corny words, but it works. No post is higher than any post, ranking is superficial, Drum Major, Band Major, whatever. Let me tell you, WE ARE NOTHING WITHOUT A BONDED COMMITTEE. So, I want to thank all committee again, and I hope to see us working well for a sucessful and astounding band camp during the december holidays! Takecare, and see you all real soon (: Don't forget to do your homework also please, work hard, play hard :D Gambate!
Kelvin