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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.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Hey Band, making an early announcement...
Due to this saturday's open house, there'll be band practice exceptionally this monday to prepare for the open house. As you guys know that you are not well prepared at all to display with a piece, so please do attend band 3 times this week punctually.
Knowing that there are changes to the timetable this year, school will end at 1410 this monday.
We will fall in at 1510, set up your instrument, full tuning and welcome our new conductor.
Reminder, everyone should be wearing on their name tags. OWN name tag...
All attire in school uniform and as usual report punctually.
If you cant make it in time, please inform Priya or me before hand.
Any explanation once its passed 1510 shall not be entertained.
Its the last day of holidays, so please spend it to the fullest and sleep early tonight and dont be late for school! (:
Above announcement will be made in the morning assembly...
Remember to bring your tie tomorrow yo!
Adios~
Coretta
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
okay, so i have already said almost everything i gotta say for the band camp. & thanks priya for updating this blog as my com was dead for quite a period.
So most of all, really have to thank the committee for taking part in organising the band camp.
Hope you guys enjoyed your prizes, especially my group! \m/ whoohoo!! :D cause we got the first prize wheee!
& everyone, please try to make it for the 20th dec JC & Poly band festival concert. Wanna go HongKong disneyland and play nice music right? listen more of them first, its really useful..
So you guys, please complete your holiday assignment before band practice resume! (:
Will see you guys on the 21st for band prac, 1435 fall in!
Please go do something to your drills cause we will slowly be more strict in terms of how you stand
Those people that deliberately not wanna cooperate, yeah... you guys better think twice before doing it. Warned, we are gonna be more strict in your drills.. Its basics, you guys gotta know.
As for those going to the concert, please inform me or priya before this friday so we can get the tickets. for those, we'll see you guys on the 20th (:
Good bye.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Junior College & Polytechnic Band Festival
20 Dec 2009 (sun) 5PM
Esplanade Concert Hall
Tickets: $12, $15
Msg me or coretta if you wanna go.
JJC Band having 2 concerts this year on 14dec and 21dec.
14dec, JJC and Millennia Institute Concert 7pm, @ MI Centrestage $8.00
21dec, JJC, Peirce Sec &Catholic High 7pm @ JJC Hall $4.00
If you want tickets to it, find priya or coretta, TY <3
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Ok firstly I want to thank all you chickadees in the pictures above for coming for Band Camp December 2009! ^^ You people really made this camp enjoyable and I bet me and Coretta and all the committee members that planned this camp didnt waste our effort. :)
Thumbs up for everyone.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Please note down stuffs to bring for Band Camp:
1) Toiletries - Shampoo, Toothbrush, Toothpaste etc.
2) Slippers
3) 2 Sets of clothes (School-based) Class tee, PE, Band tee or whatever
4) Plastic Bags for your dirty clothes
5) Waterbottle
6) Sleeping Bag
7) Socks
8) Band File
9) Pencil & Eraser
10) Towel
Do not bring your valuables or it'll be at your own loss.
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.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Hey Band, making an early announcement...
Due to this saturday's open house, there'll be band practice exceptionally this monday to prepare for the open house. As you guys know that you are not well prepared at all to display with a piece, so please do attend band 3 times this week punctually.
Knowing that there are changes to the timetable this year, school will end at 1410 this monday.
We will fall in at 1510, set up your instrument, full tuning and welcome our new conductor.
Reminder, everyone should be wearing on their name tags. OWN name tag...
All attire in school uniform and as usual report punctually.
If you cant make it in time, please inform Priya or me before hand.
Any explanation once its passed 1510 shall not be entertained.
Its the last day of holidays, so please spend it to the fullest and sleep early tonight and dont be late for school! (:
Above announcement will be made in the morning assembly...
Remember to bring your tie tomorrow yo!
Adios~
Coretta
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Attire for band prac on 28dec is..
100% Positive Band Tee.
Fall in at 2.35PM. Dont be late! :)
If you cant find your 100% positive band-t, wear red PE shirt. If not, green. If not, purple, If not, yellow. If not, blue. Ok??
100% Positive Band Tee.
Fall in at 2.35PM. Dont be late! :)
If you cant find your 100% positive band-t, wear red PE shirt. If not, green. If not, purple, If not, yellow. If not, blue. Ok??
Merry Xmas! 
priya
Monday, December 7, 2009
okay, so i have already said almost everything i gotta say for the band camp. & thanks priya for updating this blog as my com was dead for quite a period.
So most of all, really have to thank the committee for taking part in organising the band camp.
Hope you guys enjoyed your prizes, especially my group! \m/ whoohoo!! :D cause we got the first prize wheee!
& everyone, please try to make it for the 20th dec JC & Poly band festival concert. Wanna go HongKong disneyland and play nice music right? listen more of them first, its really useful..
So you guys, please complete your holiday assignment before band practice resume! (:
Will see you guys on the 21st for band prac, 1435 fall in!
Please go do something to your drills cause we will slowly be more strict in terms of how you stand
Those people that deliberately not wanna cooperate, yeah... you guys better think twice before doing it. Warned, we are gonna be more strict in your drills.. Its basics, you guys gotta know.
As for those going to the concert, please inform me or priya before this friday so we can get the tickets. for those, we'll see you guys on the 20th (:
Good bye.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Junior College & Polytechnic Band Festival
20 Dec 2009 (sun) 5PM
Esplanade Concert Hall
Tickets: $12, $15
Msg me or coretta if you wanna go.
JJC Band having 2 concerts this year on 14dec and 21dec.
14dec, JJC and Millennia Institute Concert 7pm, @ MI Centrestage $8.00
21dec, JJC, Peirce Sec &Catholic High 7pm @ JJC Hall $4.00
If you want tickets to it, find priya or coretta, TY <3
Sunday, November 29, 2009
BAND CAMP 2009!
Ok firstly I want to thank all you chickadees in the pictures above for coming for Band Camp December 2009! ^^ You people really made this camp enjoyable and I bet me and Coretta and all the committee members that planned this camp didnt waste our effort. :)
Thumbs up for everyone.
& not forgetting our committee members!
So lets do some reflection now. The aim for this camp was to instill discipline and to create bonding between all of us. Have we achieved that? I think we did well! :) So thumbs up for you all again! Hahaha! 
But lets' not let our enthusiasm be short-lived. We must continue to work hard + show more commitment towards band and go HK on June 2010! Ok? ;D
Ok reminder for you all. Next Band practice falls on 21 December 2009 (Monday)
Attire: Grey band tee with school bottom!
Cya then! :)
Cheers,
Priya
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Please note down stuffs to bring for Band Camp:
1) Toiletries - Shampoo, Toothbrush, Toothpaste etc.
2) Slippers
3) 2 Sets of clothes (School-based) Class tee, PE, Band tee or whatever
4) Plastic Bags for your dirty clothes
5) Waterbottle
6) Sleeping Bag
7) Socks
8) Band File
9) Pencil & Eraser
10) Towel
Do not bring your valuables or it'll be at your own loss.