GDL orchestra

CCA Fair 2012

2012-01-04T20:44:00.003+08:00

The CCA fair is this Saturday. ( 7.Jan.2012)
Assemble: 8.15 am [G.O room]
Dismissal: 1.00 pm [ G.O room ]
Attire: Uniform

Songs: (1st) 天使 tian shi (2nd) Nobody

** Consent forms are to be place in Miss Tan's pigeon hole by tmr 5.Jan.12.

Practise. 2012

2012-01-02T04:52:00.002+08:00

Remember this moment? Our dance to the song Charmak Challo~
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL GO MEMBERS!
** Remember Practise resumes on the 4th Jan 2012 ( Wednesday ) it will be a combine session.

Aladdin by W!LD rice.

2011-11-21T21:16:00.003+08:00

Some of you are attending the concert this Friday 25.Nov.2011 at 7.30pm. Here is a link to help you understand what you will be watching.
Check it out! : http://www.wildrice.com.sg/index.php?option=com_content&id=251

Aladdin Concert

2011-11-21T20:50:00.002+08:00

Those going to the Aladdin concert on 25.Nov.2011 (FRIDAY) will have to submit your edusave forms Tomorrow!!! Take note~
** Please pass it to Jaylin

Schedule for November 2011

2011-11-13T23:22:00.003+08:00

Open House 2011

2011-11-13T18:39:00.009+08:00

There is an Open House on 17.Nov.2011 (Thursday)
From 9am - 2pm

These are the helpers:
1) Boon Jin
2) Corliss
3) Andreas
4) Jaylin
5) Jia Ying
6) Jing Yi
7) Rayen
8) Vicki
9) Jia Min
10) Wei Bin

*Helpers please stay back on 16.Nov (Wed) to prepare and set up for open house.
THANKS!

Practice Schedule Term 2

2011-03-20T18:08:00.006+08:00

TO: ALL MEMBERS

Please take note of the practice schedule for Term 2.

Let's work hard to achieve what you deserve! =)

Always supporting you...

Cheers,
Ms Tan

March Holiday Practices

2011-03-04T23:31:00.016+08:00

TO ALL MEMBERS

Attached is the practice schedule for March Holidays.

Pls submit consent form latest by Monday, 7 Mar 2011, before you leave for your level camp especially the Sec 3s.

Lastly, enjoy yourself during the camp but at the same time pls take good care of yourself as well. Do not injure yourself.

Cheers,
Ms Tan

"Words make you think a thought. Music makes you feel a feeling. A song makes you feel a thought." E.Y. Harburg

Costume Fitting Schedule

2011-02-20T21:41:00.009+08:00

To: ALL MEMBERS

Attached is the schedule for costume fitting.

Please follow closely to the schedule.

Cheers,
Ms Tan

2011-02-18T20:39:00.003+08:00

Hey Members,

This is the list for the potential leaders for 2011.

Sec3:

Rayen Tan 3E3

Azzad Azman 3A1

Ang Ying Xuan 3E1

Lim Jia Min 3E1

Stella Kee 3E1

Tay Jing Yi 3E1

Low Jia Ying 3E1

Corliss Chua 3E3

Chee Yi Zhen 3E3

Andrea Tan 3E1

Sec2:

Teo Hui Xin 2E1

Sin Boon Jin 2E2

Andreas Tang 2A2

Tang Jing Ying 2E1

Amirah 2A2

Ong Hui Xin 2A1

*Please take note if you are one of them. You guys will have to meet up soon for the planning of orchestra bonding day.

Thanks,

Hui Yee

CNY 2011 Rehearsal

2011-01-30T10:28:00.001+08:00

CNY Rahearsal Dry Run 2

Date: 31 Jan 2011 (Mon)

Reporting Time: 3 pm

Reporting Venue: Orchestra Room

MTDC Grad Concert

2011-01-23T09:21:00.009+08:00

WELL DONE!

Congrats to Azzad, Rayen, Vicki and Jia Min for the successful concert yesterday at Singapore Conference Hall. Hope that all of you enjoyed yourself and cherish this rare opportunity given to you! GOOD JOB!

Thanks to those who were there to support! I am sure it is a good form of showing encouragement and motivation for your fellow friends in Orchestra! =)

Cheers,

Ms Tan

GO Practice on 2011 T1W1

2010-12-31T09:47:00.005+08:00

TO: ALL MEMBERS

Practice for Y2011

Date:
4 Jan (Tues), Scctional
5 Jan (Wed), Combined

Time:
3 pm to 5.30 pm

Pls be punctual and attendance is compulsory.

UPCOMING EVENT:
CCA Fair 2011, 8 Jan (saturday morning)
Keep your day free.

Cheers,
Ms Tan

Music Camp 2010: For Alumni

2010-12-23T18:45:00.004+08:00

TO: ALL ALUMNI ATTENDING THE MUSIC CAMP 2010

Date:
29 Dec - 30 Dec

Starting Time:
4.30 pm on 29 Dec

Ending Time:
4 pm on 30 Dec

What to bring?
Follow the packing list in the earlier post
(Try to bring greendale based t-shirt if you still have one or ur current sch t-shirt)

What do i need to do?
You might be requested to help out for some of the games and also judges for some of the competition.

Lastly, thank you for taking time off to participate in this music camp with your follow juniors.

Cheers,
Ms Tan

2010-12-22T21:35:00.004+08:00

Hey Orchestra Members,

This are all the practices dates next week:

28 Dec (Tuesday)
- 9.30am-12pm (Sectional)
- 1.30pm-4.30pm (Sectional)

29 Dec (Wednesday)
- 9.30am-12pm (Sectional)
- 1.30pm-4.30pm (Combined)

29 Dec (Wednesday) - 4.30pm Camp starts Officially

* Bring your bagpacks on Wednesday, 29Dec morning when you report for practice

Dismissal time on Thursday, 30th Dec - 4pm

Next,
Please remember to bring $11 for the orchestra tee next week.

Thank you,
Hui Yee

2010-12-15T14:17:00.003+08:00

Hello Members!

This Post is very IMPORTANT as it concerns the camp!

Firstly, This is the packing list:

1. 3 Pieces of shirt*
2. 3 Pieces of shorts/pants*
3. Undergarments*
4. A pair of socks*
5. Sleeping bag*
6. Slipper*
7. Toiletries (Body soap, shampoo etc) *
8. Medication (If needed)
9. Jacket
10. Water Bottle*
11. Pens/Color Pens*
12. Plate/Fork/Spoon/Cup*

Secondly, please be reminded to pass up your consent forms by the next practice, 21st Dec.

Next, You guys will bring your bagpacks and all in the morning, 9am, when you arrive for practice.

Another reminder, remember to prepare your christmas gift for your mortal. Anything less than $5 is encouraged(:

Lastly, DO NOT FORGET TO PRACTICE! and our GOLD(:

Cheers,
Hui Yee

2010-12-01T23:24:00.005+08:00

Hey people! A few things to take note:

Remember to pass the $1 for the camp to your section leaders.
Know which group you are in (Team bonding, Mini Orchestra and Breakfast)
MUST COME FOR THE CAMP!! :D
Should give your MORTAL a x'mas gift by 28 Dec 2010. Put the gift inside the cardboard with your mortal's name. If anyone's unsure about this game (Angel & Mortal), look for me(SiuSuan), Hui Yee or any other EXCOmembers.
Hope to have the great spirit running in orchestra.
Let's bond! :):)

Yours sincerely,

Siu Suan :)

PS. PLEASE, NEVER TELL YOUR FRIENDS WHO'S YOUR MORTAL. IT SUPPOSE TO BE A SECRET. DO NOT SPOIL THE GAME. THEN WE CAN ENJOY! THANKS :)

GO CAMP 2010 MINI ORCHESTRA GROUPINGS

2010-12-01T23:17:00.003+08:00

GO CAMP 2010 MINI ORCHESTRA GROUPINGS

MUSIC BAND A

1. Wong Li Ling ( LEADER )
2. Kee Ding Yue Stella ( VICE LEADER )
3. Jenny Lim Hwee Tien
4. Ong Hui Li
5. Leong Yee Chui Wendy
6. Vanesser Chew
7. Er Li Qi
8. Azzard
9. Low Jia Ying
10.Sng Yu Qing
11.Shermaine Tock Shi Wen
12.Sim Yi Hui Brenda
13.Verlencia Choo
14.Kum Sze Yong
15.Tan Wei Bin
16.Michelle Chan Jia Yi
17.Amirah Bte Azman
18.Grace Tan En Hui
19.Ong Ban Hong

MUSIC BAND B

1. Tam Ching Ping ( VICE LEADER )
2. Andrea Tan Zhi Yin
3. Wong Xin Yi
4. Teo Hui Xin
5. Lee Bei Zhen
6. Tan Yi Ling
7. Atiqah
8. May Tew
9. Tay Jia Ying
10.Venusa Chua
11.Seow Ming Feng
12.Shana Tan (LEADER)
13.Sin Boon Jin
14.Fiona Goh Cai Yan
15.Corliss
16.Pearlyn Lee Pei Yin
17.Lee Zhi Qi
18.Lee Zhao Zhen
19.peh xin lin

MUSIC BAND C
1. Lam Xian Lin
2. Khee Jing Wen
3. Soh Wei Ling
4. Teo Shi Hui
5. Phua Jing Wen Jasmine
6. Ong Hui Xin
7. Low Jia Ying
8. Tay Jing Yi
9. Vivien Lee Shi Hui
10.Celia Yee Jia Yi
11.Chan Thong Poh
12.See Hui Yee (LEADER)
13.Charlotte Zhu Yi Tian
14.Tang Zhao Xiang
15.Chee Yi Zhen
16.Wong Jun Yan
17.Leow Li Min
18.Oon SiuSuan (VICE LEADER)
19.Jeslin Ang Hui Min

MUSIC BAND D

1.Tian Xue Ni Lucy
2.Kum Li Hua
3.Chrislyn Yeo Hui Xing
4.Tay Ye Xun
5.Tan Rayen
6.Atiqah Binte
7.Pui Kai Xin
8.Teng Zheng Yu
9.Sng Yu Qing
10.May Tew(LEADER)
11.Tang Jing Ying
12.Sin Boon Jin
13.Kum Sze Yong
14.Corliss Chua
15.Xavier Cheh
16.Lim Jia Hui(VICE LEADER)
17.Foo Ling Li
18.Tricia Voon Kai Ling

MUSIC BAND E

1. Lim Jia Min(VICE LEADER)
2. Vivian Ong Wei Lin (LEADER)
3. Jacelyn
4. Lai Ying Xin
5. Ang Ying Xuan
6. Jaylin
7. Cheryl
8. Chin Xuan Ping
9. Low Jia Ying
10.May Tew
11.Boo Hui Shan
12.Vicki Teo
13.Quek Hwee Ying
14.Lim Xin Huan
15.Fiona Goh Cai Yan
16.Verlencia Choo
17.Tan Wei Bin
18.Chee yi zhen
19.Corliss

Siu Suan :)

GO CAMP 2010 BREAKFAST COMPETITION

2010-12-01T23:01:00.004+08:00

GO CAMP 2010 BREAKFAST COMPETITION

Chef 1
See Hui Yee (Leader)
Woodwind (Dizi)

Er Li Qi (Asst. Leader)
Bowed Strings (Cello)

Ong Hui Li
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

Lee Zhi Qi
Percussion (Yang Qin)

Ong Hui Xin
Bowed Strings (Double Bass)

Pui Kai Xin
Plucked Strings (Ruan)

Lim Xin Huan
Woodwind (Sheng)

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Chef 2
Kum Li Hua (Asst. Leader)
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

Peh Xin Lin
Percussion (Yang Qin)

Lai Yin Xin
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

Veneser Chew
Bowed Strings (Cello)

Vivien Lee Sze Hwee
Plucked Strings (Liu Qin)

Michelle Chan Jia Yi
Woodwind (Sheng)

Leong Yee Chui Wendy
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

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Chef 3

Shana Tan Yong Jie (Leader)
Plucked Strings (Ruan)

Vivian Ong Wei Lin (Asst. Leader)
Percussion (Yang Qin)

Tang Zhao Xiang Andreas
Woodwind (Suona)

Quek Hwee Ying
Plucked Strings (Ruan)

Tang Jing Ying
Plucked Strings (Liu Qin)

Atiqah Bte Jamaludin
Bowed Strings (Double Bass)

Soh Shi Hui Cheryl
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

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Chef 4

Venusa Chua Sing Nee (Asst. Leader)
Plucked Strings (Liu Qin)

Ong Ban Hong
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

Verlencia Chu
Woodwind (Dizi)

Tan Yi Ling
Bowed Strings (Cello)

Phua Jing Wen, Jasmine
Bowed Strings (Cello)

Zhu Yi Tian Charlotte
Woodwind (Dizi)

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Chef 5

Tricia Voon Kai Ling (Leader)
Percussion (Yang Qin)

Wong Jun Yan
Woodwind (Sheng)

Shermaine Tock Shi Wen
Plucked Strings (Liu Qin)

Seow Ming Fong
Plucked Strings (Ruan)

Pearlyn Lee Pei Yin
Woodwind (Sheng)

Tay Ye Xun
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

Chin Xuan Pin
Bowed Strings (Cello)

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Chef 6

Azzad Alexander Azman (Asst. Leader)
Bowed Strings (Double Bass)

Chrislyn Yeo Hui Xing
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

Boo Hui Shan
Plucked Strings (Liu Qin)

Teo Si Hui
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

Grace Tan En Hui
Percussion

Lee Zhao Zhen
Percussion

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Chef 7

Lim Jia Hui (Leader)
Percussion

Priscilla Foo Ling Li
Percussion

Soh Wei Ling
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

Ng Bei Zhen
Bowed Strings (Cello)

Andrea Tan Zhi Yin
Bowed Strings (Cello)

Chua Wan Suan Corliss
Woodwind (Suona)

Lim Jia Min
Percussion

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Chef 8

Jacelyn Ang Ching Ling (Asst. Leader)
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

Tian Xueni, Lucy
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

Tay Jing Yi
Plucked Strings (Pipa)

Fiona Goh Cai Yan
Woodwind (Dizi)

Chan Thong Poh
Plucked Strings (Ruan)

Khee Jing Wen
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

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Chef 9

Oon Siu Suan (Leader)
Percussion

Tan Rayen (Asst. Leader)
Bowed Strings (Cello)

Jaylin Yeo Shwu Huay
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

Low Jia Ying
Plucked Strings (Pipa)

Kum Sze Yong
Woodwind (Dizi)

Tan Wei Bin
Woodwind (Suona)

Lam Xian Lin
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

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Chef 10

Sng Yu Qing (Asst. Leader)
Plucked Strings (Pipa)

Kee Ding Yue , Stella
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

Teo Hui Xin
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

Vicki Teo
Plucked Strings (Ruan)

Sin Boon Jin
Woodwind (Dizi)

Ang Ying Xuan
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

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Chef 11

Wong Li Ling (Leader)
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

May Tew Shi Ting (Asst. Leader)
Plucked Strings (Pipa)

Xavier Cheh
Woodwind (Sheng)

Celia Yee Jia Yi
Plucked Strings (Ruan)

Sim Yi Hui Brenda
Plucked Strings (Ruan)

Jenny Lim Hwee Tien
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

Wong Xin Yi
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

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Chef 12

Tam Ching Ping (Asst. Leader)
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

Leow Li Min
Percussion

Teng Zheng Yu
Plucked Strings (Ruan)

Jeslin Ang Hui Min
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

Amirah Bte Azman
Percussion (Yang Qin)

Chee Yi Zhen
Woodwind (Sheng)

Have fun,

Siu Suan :)

GO CAMP 2010 TEAM BONDING GROUPINGS

2010-12-01T22:41:00.005+08:00

GO CAMP 2010 TEAM BONDING GROUPINGS

Musician Group 1

See Hui Yee (Leader)
Woodwind (Dizi)
Kum Li Hua (Asst. Leader)
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)
Er Li Qi (Asst. Leader)
Bowed Strings (Cello)
Peh Xin Lin
Percussion (Yang Qin)
Ong Hui Li
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)
Lai Yin Xin
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)
Lee Zhi Qi
Percussion (Yang Qin)
Veneser Chew
Bowed Strings (Cello)
Ong Hui Xin
Bowed Strings (Double Bass)
Vivien Lee Sze Hwee
Plucked Strings (Liu Qin)
Pui Kai Xin
Plucked Strings (Ruan)
Michelle Chan Jia Yi
Woodwind (Sheng)
Lim Xin Huan
Woodwind (Sheng)
Leong Yee Chui Wendy
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

Musician Group 2

Shana Tan Yong Jie (Leader)
Plucked Strings (Ruan)
Venusa Chua Sing Nee (Asst. Leader)
Plucked Strings (Liu Qin)
Vivian Ong Wei Lin (Asst. Leader)
Percussion (Yang Qin)
Ong Ban Hong
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)
Tang Zhao Xiang Andreas
Woodwind (Suona)
Verlencia Chu
Woodwind (Dizi)
Quek Hwee Ying
Plucked Strings (Ruan)
Tan Yi Ling
Bowed Strings (Cello)
Tang Jing Ying
Plucked Strings (Liu Qin)
Phua Jing Wen, Jasmine
Bowed Strings (Cello)
Atiqah Bte Jamaludin
Bowed Strings (Double Bass)
Zhu Yi Tian Charlotte
Woodwind (Dizi)
Soh Shi Hui Cheryl
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

Musician Group 3

Tricia Voon Kai Ling (Leader)
Percussion (Yang Qin)
Azzad Alexander Azman (Asst. Leader)
Bowed Strings (Double Bass)
Wong Jun Yan
Woodwind (Sheng)
Chrislyn Yeo Hui Xing
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)
Shermaine Tock Shi Wen
Plucked Strings (Liu Qin)
Boo Hui Shan
Plucked Strings (Liu Qin)
Seow Ming Fong
Plucked Strings (Ruan)
Teo Si Hui
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)
Pearlyn Lee Pei Yin
Woodwind (Sheng)
Grace Tan En Hui
Percussion
Tay Ye Xun
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)
Lee Zhao Zhen
Percussion
Chin Xuan Pin
Bowed Strings (Cello)

Musician Group 4

Lim Jia Hui (Leader)
Percussion
Jacelyn Ang Ching Ling (Asst. Leader)
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)
Priscilla Foo Ling Li
Percussion
Tian Xueni, Lucy
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)
Soh Wei Ling
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)
Tay Jing Yi
Plucked Strings (Pipa)
Ng Bei Zhen
Bowed Strings (Cello)
Fiona Goh Cai Yan
Woodwind (Dizi)
Andrea Tan Zhi Yin
Bowed Strings (Cello)
Chan Thong Poh
Plucked Strings (Ruan)
Chua Wan Suan Corliss
Woodwind (Suona)
Khee Jing Wen
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)
Lim Jia Min
Percussion

Musician Group 5

Oon Siu Suan (Leader)
Percussion
Sng Yu Qing (Asst. Leader)
Plucked Strings (Pipa)
Tan Rayen (Asst. Leader)
Bowed Strings (Cello)
Kee Ding Yue , Stella
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)
Jaylin Yeo Shwu Huay
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)
Teo Hui Xin
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)
Low Jia Ying
Plucked Strings (Pipa)
Vicki Teo
Plucked Strings (Ruan)
Kum Sze Yong
Woodwind (Dizi)
Sin Boon Jin
Woodwind (Dizi)
Tan Wei Bin
Woodwind (Suona)
Ang Ying Xuan
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)
Lam Xian Lin
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

Musician Group 6

Wong Li Ling (Leader)
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)
Tam Ching Ping (Asst. Leader)
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)
May Tew Shi Ting (Asst. Leader)
Plucked Strings (Pipa)
Leow Li Min
Percussion
Xavier Cheh
Woodwind (Sheng)
Teng Zheng Yu
Plucked Strings (Ruan)
Celia Yee Jia Yi
Plucked Strings (Ruan)
Jeslin Ang Hui Min
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)
Sim Yi Hui Brenda
Plucked Strings (Ruan)
Amirah Bte Azman
Percussion (Yang Qin)
Jenny Lim Hwee Tien
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)
Chee Yi Zhen
Woodwind (Sheng)
Wong Xin Yi
Bowed Strings (Er Hu)

Loves,

Siu Suan :)

2010-11-24T23:17:00.001+08:00

Hey exco members please check your email by this week! Thanks a bunch (:

- Siu Suan (:

GREENDALE OPEN HOUSE

2010-11-15T13:14:00.004+08:00

OPEN HOUSE on NOVEMBER 18 from 0700h - 1300h

OPEN HOUSE REHEARSAL on NOVEMBER 16 from 0730h - 1130h

ATTIRE FOR THE ACTUAL OPEN HOUSE PERFORMANCE WILL BE:

GIRL: ORHCESTRA TEE with SCHOOL SKIRT

BOY: ORHCHESTRA TEE with SCHOOL PANTS

P/S: Do tag on the tagboard using you own name instead of 'ask', 'asking'. :)

Practice Video on 9 Sep 2010

2010-10-30T16:49:00.004+08:00

To: ALL MEMBERS

Attached is the video recorded on 9 Sep.

Listen carefully to the video and correct all the mistakes.

Cheers,
Ms Tan

Chinese Pop Medley

2010-10-30T16:23:00.008+08:00

To: ALL MEMBERS

The videos below are the MTV that make up the Chinese Pop Medley.

S.H.E—安靜了

五月天-天使

楊丞琳 - 慶祝

Enjoy and listen carefully so that you are able to learn efficiently.

Cheers,
Ms Tan

November Practice Schedule

2010-10-25T20:53:00.003+08:00

To: ALL MEMBERS

Please be reminded that practice resume this Wednesday (27 Oct 2010), 2 pm to 5 pm in GO room.

The practice schedule for Novemeber is as follows:

30 Oct (Sat) Sectional 0930 - 1230
3 Nov (Wed) Combined 1400 - 1700
6 Nov (Sat) Sectional 0930 - 1230
10 Nov (Wed) Combined 1400 - 1700
13 Nov (Sat) Sectional 0930 - 1230
16 Nov (Tue) Sectional 1400 - 1700
17 Nov (Wed) NO PRACTICE (HARI RAYA HAJI)
23 Nov (Tue) Sectional 1400 - 1700
24 Nov (Wed) Combined 1400 - 1700

The sectional practices will be conducted on SATURDAY due to O-level examination.

Please note that ATTENDANCE IS COMPULSORY for all practices.

Cheers,
Ms Tan

Good Job & Good Luck!

2010-09-28T19:28:00.002+08:00

To: All members

Good job! It was a great performance for all those involved in the Punggol North Lantern Festival. Hopefully, most of you treasure the opportunity given to you. Do treasure this experience and reflect upon what can be improved.

This is the critical period of the year. I would like to wish all members all the best and GOOD LUCK for the upcoming exmainations.

To all our Sec 4 & 5 members,
all the best for the upcoming O-level examination.

Believe in yourself, you can do it! =)

Cheers,
Ms Tan

2010-09-06T18:31:00.004+08:00

Hey Orchestra,

This is a reminder to those members who didnt attend today's bonding day.
Practice on Tuesday and Wednesday will be at Horizon Primary.
Pls report straight to Horizon Primary.

For Tuesday:
9.30am-12pm
1.30pm-4.30pm

For Wednesday:
9.30am-12pm
1.30pm-4.30pm

* However, we will be moving back instruments from Horizon Primary to Greendale aft our combined practice on wednesday. Thus, we wont be dismiss at 4.30pm.
Help to spread!

Thanks!
Hui Yee

2010-09-04T18:09:00.003+08:00

Hey Orchestra Members,

Pls note that monday, we will not be moving instruments back from Horizon Primary as there will be N-levels in Greendale. So, the morning session will be cancelled.
However, afternoon, there will still be bonding day. Do report to the GO room at 1pm. Help to spread!
Thanks:)

Enjoy your holidays! :)
Hui Yee

2010-09-01T11:34:00.003+08:00

Heyhey !
August has just ended .
So on behalf of the orchestra again , we'll like to wish the following members
the HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY anyone could have . (:

Er Li Qi 17/08/95
Quek Hwee Ying 03/08/96
Azzad Alexander Azman 12/08/96
Andreas Tang 29/08/97

Once again , HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! :D

Smiles ,
Tricia (:

Video taken during practice on 18 Aug 2010

2010-08-19T17:32:00.009+08:00

Video Taken During Practice on 18 Aug 2010

Please listen to your own section and reflect upon it.

Cheers,
Ms Tan

2010-08-14T11:19:00.003+08:00

Dear Orchestra Members,

There is an Inter-CCA games coming up organised by Fencing, as part of their service learning.
The games include: Captain's Ball
Handball
Netball

For Captain's ball and Handball, a team consists of 4boys, 4girls and 2 reserve.
As for Netball, a team consist of 7 girls and a reserve.

Do come and approach me on monday or tuesday if you are interest to sign up.
We will be competing with other CCAs.
The days of the matches are either on 24th(Tuesday), 26th august and 2nd september(Thursday).

Thanks,
Hui yee

Practice for 10 Aug & 11 Aug

2010-08-09T14:41:00.003+08:00

Practice Schedule for 10 Aug and 11 Aug

10 Aug 2010 (Tues)
Practice cancelled due to YOG Torch Relay

11 Aug 2010 (Wed)
Practice as usual
Assemble outside GO @ 3.30pm
Practice from 4 pm to 6 pm

Pls help to pass the msg around.

Thanks.

Cheers,
Ms Tan

2010-08-03T20:22:00.002+08:00

Dear orchestra members. As Miss Tan have told us about the Beautiful Sunday that would be held in Esplanade on the 8th of August. The time of the event would start at 3pm. Can you please tell either me or Tricia whether you are interested in it by Wednesday. Thank you. :)

P.S : You can scroll down to see information on the event.

Venusa here.

This benefits the Percussionists! :)

2010-07-27T18:58:00.007+08:00

Fond du Lac High School

River Hill High School

Loves,

SiuSuan(:

2010-07-26T17:51:00.002+08:00

Heyhey ! (:
Before the month of July ends ,
On behalf of the orchestra , we would like to wish the following members a very

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! :D

Wong LiLing 13/07/95
Wong XinYi 09/07/96

Stella Kee 14/07/96

Boo Hui Shan 29/07/96

Chrislyn Yeo 07/07/97

Once again , HAPPY BIRTHDAY !
Wish you the best in everything you do !

Smiles ,
Tricia ((:

2010-07-23T21:29:00.007+08:00

Hiie All Members,

This post is regarding the new GO tee. Members who are interested in designing the tee, you are encouraged to help Yu Qing(plucked string section) in the designing or you may submit your own design. However, Pls submit it by next friday, to either me, May, Shana or Yu Qing.

Pls also keep the blog alive by tagging:)

Last but not least, all the sec 1s, you guys are doing great, keep up the good job! :D

:)
Hui Yee

Upcoming Event

2010-07-18T22:05:00.003+08:00

To: All members

UPCOMING CONCERT: Beautiful Sunday

Date: 8 Aug 2010 (Sun)

Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall

FREE ADMISSION

Synopsis:
Celebrate the nation’s birthday with Keat Hong Chinese Orchestra and their heartwarming melodies that will make you beam with pride. Clap along to local and National Day classics like Singapura and We are Singapore, and recent favourites like Home and We Will Get There. With numerous awards under their belt, KHCO is one of Singapore’s most established and well-known amateur orchestras.

Venusa and Tricia,
Can your arrange this? Arrange a meeting place so that members can meet and go and watch together. Treat it as a GO gathering.

All members are encouraged to watch this concert.

Cheers,
Ms Tan

Singapore Youth Festival Opening Ceremony 2010

2010-07-09T23:11:00.014+08:00

To: All Sec 1 & 2 members

GOOD JOB!

I was proud of you on 3 July 2010. After so many rehearsals, you have successfully performed for SYF Opening Ceremony. Though it was tiring, I hope that you have learnt something during the whole process. Be it communication skills, dance steps, lyric of songs... I hope that you can treasure this rare opportunity that was given to you.

The photos below are just my little way of showing my appreciation for all your hard work!

Do take some time to appreciate the product of "Group A, Group B... Group A..."

Do post how you feel about this SYF experience in the tagboard!

Enjoy!

Cheers,

Ms Tan

Term 3 Practices

2010-07-06T21:45:00.004+08:00

Practices in Term 3 @ Horizon Primary School

Assmeble Outside General Office

Tues (Sectional) 3pm to 5.30pm
(Assemble @ 2.30pm)

Wed (Combined) 3.30pm to 6pm
(Assemble @ 3pm)

Cheers,
Ms Tan

2010-06-28T18:21:00.003+08:00

All Members,

A reminder that there will be no practice this week, 29th and 30th June.

Practice will resume next week.

Thank you:)
Hui Yee

SYF Opening Ceremony Rehearsal

2010-06-23T18:09:00.001+08:00

TO ALL SEC 1 & 2 MEMBERS,

NEXT SYF Opening Ceremony Rehearsal

Date:
25 Jun 2010 (FRI)

Time:
0715 hrs

Attire:
Half Uniform

Bring:
1. Torchlight
2. Sweater (Optional)

Please help to remind one another especially those who missed the practice on 22 Jun 2010.

Thanks.

Cheers,
Ms Tan

SYF Opening Ceremony Rehearsal

2010-06-18T17:21:00.003+08:00

TO ALL SEC 1 & 2 MEMBERS,

NEXT SYF Opening Ceremony Rehearsal

Date:
22 Jun 2010 (TUE)

Time:
0715 hrs

Attire:
Half Uniform

Bring:
1. Torchlight
2. Sweater (Optional)

Please help to remind one another especially those who missed the practice on
18 Jun 2010.

Thanks.

Cheers,
Ms Tan

2010-06-13T20:53:00.004+08:00

Hi All!

If you guys have noticed, the storeroom is now neat and tidy. Thanks to all the efforts of the exco members(: However, members pls take note to maintain the tidyness.

Also, here to ask you guys if you would like to have a new GO tee?
Its time for us to change a new orchestra tee and design.
Do feedback on the tagboard if u have any suggestions on this.

Everyone have a chance to design the tee. If you are interested in designing the tee, pls feel free to submit ur design to any of the exco members when school reopen!
Opportunity is open to all :D

Lastly, pls do keep the blog alive by tagging on the tagboard and help to spread to the members to visit the blog often(:

Enjoy your holidays!
-Hui Yee

SYF Opening Ceremony Rehearsal

2010-06-10T15:41:00.003+08:00

TO ALL SEC 1 & 2 MEMBERS,

NEXT SYF Opening Ceremony Rehearsal

Date:
18 Jun 2010 (FRI)

Time:
0745 hrs

Attire:
Half Uniform

Bring:
1. Torchlight
2. Sweater (Optional)

Please help to remind one another.

Thanks.

Cheers,
Ms Tan

SYCO Concert

2010-05-30T22:57:00.002+08:00

TO ALL MEMBERS:

For those who have purchased tickets for the SYCO CONCERT.

This is a reminder:

Date: 5 Jun 2010 (Sat)

Reporting Time: 6.45 pm

Transport will be provided.

Consent form will be given on 1 Jun during debrief.

Cheers,
Ms Tan

Service Learning (31 May 2010)

2010-05-25T20:12:00.003+08:00

TO ALL SEC 1 & Sec 2 MEMBERS:

Please be reminded that the next SYF Opening Ceremony rehearsal is on:

Date: 31 May 2010 (Mon)

Reporting Time: 0800 hrs

Reporting Venue: Outside General Office

Attire: Half - uniform

Please be punctual.

Cheers,
Ms Tan

Practice Schedule

2010-05-25T20:07:00.003+08:00

TO ALL MEMBERS:

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

26 May 2010 (Wed) --- 2 pm to 5 pm --- Combined

1 June 2010 (Tues) --- 2pm to 5 pm --- Sectional

2 June 2010 (Wed) --- 2pm to 5 pm --- Combined

7 June 2010 (Tues) --- 2pm to 5 pm --- Sectional

8 June 2010 (Wed) --- 2pm to 5 pm -- Combined

Please take note that ATTENDANCE IS COMPULSORY.

Please by punctual!

Cheers,
Ms Tan

Practice Resume

2010-05-22T19:01:00.003+08:00

TO ALL MEMBERS:

PRACTICE RESUME

Please be informed that GO practice will resume on

DATE: 25th May 2010 (TUE)

TIME: 2 pm - 5pm

Please help to spread the msg around.

Thanks.

Cheers,
Ms Tan

GO Bonding Day Photos

2010-03-27T18:40:00.004+08:00

GO Bonding Day Photos

To all members:

I am collating the photos taken during the GO Bonding Day.
If you brought your camera with you that day, can you look for me in the staffroom with your photos.

By the way, I am sure everyone enjoyed yourself during the GO Bonding Day.
I got to know more about you after that day eg: who can cook
the chicken wings better? who can dance better? who eats the most? =)

Indeed I am proud all of you especially the planning groups. Hurray!
Keep up the good job! =)

Cheers,
Ms Tan

Practice makes Perfect

2010-03-16T09:39:00.006+08:00

Hi All!!
Hope you've had enjoyed your camp & holiday so far =D
But don't forget that there's sectional practice today(16/03/10) from 2pm to 5 pm.
Please report at 1.50pm in GO room.

Sec 4 & 5 members:

You do not need to attend CCA anymore. (but do come for the events :P)
However, if you have the golden paper (Make up session)
as you have not reached 75% attendance this year,
please be reminded to turn up for practice today. alright ^v^

ps. Another reminder: Theres Bonding Day tml, (17/03/10) from 9am to 8pm.
don't get mixed up with the dates :).

cheers,
Li Jun

New Updates...

2010-02-21T22:28:00.004+08:00

Greendale Orchestra Updates

Administrative Matters

1. Remember to submit your MC to Ms Tan or Mrs Leong if you are absent
from school on practice days.

Upcoming Events

Greendale Orchestra's Team Bonding Day

Date: 16 Mar 2010

Please mark this date down and avoid planning other event on that day.

Let's all work together to make Greendale Orchestra a wonderful place to
learn and play!

Good luck for the upcoming common test!

Cheers,
Ms Tan

Practice Schedule for Term 1 2010

2010-01-05T22:41:00.005+08:00

Practice Schedule for Term 1 2010

To all members:

Attached is the practice schedule for Term 1 2010.

The list can be found on the noticeboard in the canteen and outside GO room as well.

Cheers,
Ms Tan

Practice for Term 1 2010

2010-01-02T11:47:00.002+08:00

PRACTICE RESUME ON TERM 1 WEEK 1

To all members:

Please take note that Orchestra Practice will resume on the 1st week of school.

5th Jan 10, Tues : Sectional [3.30pm to 6pm]

6th Jan 10, Wed : Combined [3.30pm to 6 pm]

Refer to the whiteboard outside GO room for details.

Lastly,
Happy New Year! May the year ahead be a fruitful one for you!

Cheers,
Ms Tan =)

Beautiful Sunday @ Esplanade_27 Dec 09

2009-12-23T14:19:00.002+08:00

Music Jamboree
by People's Association Youth Chinese Orchestra

To all members:

There is an upcoming performance @ Esplanade. FREE ADMISSION!

Date: 27 Dec 2009 (Sun)

Time: 3 pm - 4 pm

Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall

Cost: FREE ADMISSION

Synopsis:

Celebrate the holidays with a festive concert by the People’s Association Youth Chinese Orchestra which will bring the spirit of the holidays to life with tunes such as Mambo No.5 and Voices of Spring. With members aged between 9 and 25 years old, the orchestra nurtures young music talents in performing and presenting Singapore’s multi-cultural diversity through Chinese musical orchestration. Come revel in their versatile sound and adventurous musical explorations this festive season!

If you are free on that day, you are strongly encourage to attend this concert.

Cheers, Ms Tan

Video on 响宴

2009-12-23T13:18:00.002+08:00

Video on 响宴

Marsling Chinese Orchestra

Ngee Ann Sec Sch Chinese Orchestra

Enjoy =)

Cheers, Ms Tan

2009-12-18T16:54:00.002+08:00

i'm valerie(:
here to post the banner picture(:

在那遥远的地方 by Marsiling CO

2009-12-13T22:34:00.002+08:00

To all members:

I managed to find this on youtube and feel that I should share with you.

It is better to listen to how other people play so that you know where you stand.

Enjoy! =)

Cheers,

Ms Tan

Holiday practice

2009-11-18T22:38:00.010+08:00

Hie all,
this is the holiday practice schedule
Please take note of the timing for the practice and the changes made (the ones in red, especially in november)

* on 25/11, there will be sectional practice for all sections, ONLY JUNIOR members, 9am - 12noon. Afternoon practice will be cancelled.

* there will be NO practice on ALL THURSDAYs

Attendance is COMPULSORY.
Please be punctual.

Li Jun.

Practice on 24 Nov 2009

2009-11-13T13:15:00.003+08:00

TO ALL MEMBERS,

PRACTICE ON 24 NOV 2009 (Tues)

Please note that the practice on 24 Nov 2009 (Tues) is CANCELLED.

Section leaders,
Please help to pass this msg around.

Thanks.

Cheers,
Miss Tan =)

Amendments to Practice Schedule

2009-11-13T13:00:00.003+08:00

TO ALL MEMBERS IN PERCUSSION SECTION

Please note that from next week onwards (16 Nov 09), percussion sectional practice is on every TUESDAY.

TO ALL MEMBERS
Please note that all AFTERNOON practices starts at 2pm from next week onwards(16 Nov 09).

Practices in the MORNING remain unchange.

Cheers,
Miss Tan

Singapore Youth Chinese Orchestra Audition 2009

2009-09-28T12:30:00.005+08:00

Singapore Youth Chinese Orchestra Audition 2009

To all members,

Singapore Youth Chinese Orchestra(SYCO) is conducting their annual audition. It will be conducted from 1 to 7 December 2009 at Singapore Conference Hall.

Any members interested in joining the SYCO, please approach Miss Tan for the application form by this friday, 2 October 2009.

Cheers
Miss Tan

2009-09-14T20:45:00.000+08:00

To all members,

Just a reminder that cca will stand down starting from this week till the end-of-year exams are over.
Meanwhile, we can all focus on our exams. =D
If you have free time, do spend time practicing your instrument.
(don't let your instrument become dusty ^o^)
All the best to everyone!
cyas!

Li Jun

2009-09-08T21:59:00.001+08:00

Hie,

Please take note that tml's practice will start at 2pm, NOT 2.30pm, and will end at 5pm instead of 5.30pm. Please be punctual.
Help to spread the notice. Thanks! =D

cheers,
Li Jun

2009-09-07T19:02:00.001+08:00

Hie all.

Please be reminded to bring along a piece of cloth to clean your instrument after using it.
For those who have not submitted the reply slip, bring it tml & (wed for percussion members).

Thanks!
Li Jun

September Holiday Practices

2009-09-06T14:46:00.002+08:00

To all members,

Please be reminded that there will be GO practice on the following days:

8 Sep 2009 (Tues) 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm All sections except percussion

9 Sep 2009 (Wed) 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm Combined Practice (All sections)

10 Sep 2009 (Thur) 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm Percussion

Attendance is compulsory.

cheers,
Miss Tan

Reminder for Week 9 Practice

2009-08-24T21:50:00.002+08:00

Please take note that there will be no practice this
tue,(25/8) & thu,(27/8).

However, there will be practice on this wed,(26/8).
Thanks!=D

Li Jun

2009-08-16T21:38:00.000+08:00

To all members,

Just a reminder that there will be NO practice next week,(week 8)
Practice will resume on week 9.
For sec 2 members,
the service learning project will be postponed till further notice.

cheers,
Li Jun

Week 7 practice

2009-08-10T17:26:00.000+08:00

Hie all,
There will be no practice this week.
Pls spread the message around. thanks!
Do listen to announcements in the morning
and check the blog frequently for newest update. =D
cyas!

Li Jun

Week 6 Practice

2009-08-02T12:08:00.000+08:00

To all Orchestra members,

there will be NO PRACTICE next week due to oral exam.
meanwhile you can prepare for your common test next week. =]
All the best for your common tests! :D
(ps. please help to spread the message around)
Thanks!!

Li Jun

photos...28/7/2009

2009-08-01T19:34:00.011+08:00

Another Group Photo for My Collection :)

Farewell, everyone!

Will definitely miss you guys in future - esp on Tues, Wed and Thurs :)

i got a new blog at http://www.wretch.cc/blog/missktao

(mostly written in CL, but will also write in EL and of coz, photos!)

Ms Tao

A BIG Thank You to ALL!!

2009-07-28T22:35:00.008+08:00

Hi everyone!

Thank you all for the nice Surprise today.

Many asked..."Ms Tao, cry leh...how come you never cry?"

Actually, I nearly did. But somehow I was able to control it :P....I guess I was too happy to see all of u... current members, new members and the especially the Sec.4s who are v busy now with their exam prep, thanks for making time... ... thank you to those who organized the farewell party, i know how difficult it is to get together 'almost' everyone... really appreciate it. :)

AND Thank you for the cards and gifts, so thoughtful ....and the beautiful cake. It was both yummy and fun to play with. LOL.

Thank you Zhi Yuan for helping us with the photos...it was so nice of you to bring your "professional" camera...and makes me feel like a MODEELL for a moment. haha~

ok ok, let's be more serious...

How should I start...

I must say that it has been a memorable 3 and a half years for me in GDL.

Taught alot. Learnt even more.

Being an Orchestra teacher was a challenge, but I enjoyed every moment of it. U guys have been great. Really. I am PROUD to be your teacher in charge.

If there is only one thing I can bring along with me when leaving GDL, it will be the memories I have with the Orchestra. Both happy and sad ones, which I will cherish forever.

Orchestra, just remember, you may not be the BEST, but I believe you will always give in your BEST in everything you do - not just in music, but also in your study. And hope that everyone will realize their dream one day... while I will pursue mine for now (For those who don't know, I am leaving to further my study.)

Farewell, everyone. We shall keep in touch ya? Hope to see u again soon...at your first concert ya?

XOXO,

Ms Tao

msn/twitter: missktao@hotmail.com

*hope to start a personal blog soon...

p.s. If you are still wondering why I act so calmly today...well...it's bcos a few came to me to ask, "Ms Tao, today got farewell party huh?"... haha, that was cute.

reminder and clarification

2009-07-25T09:00:00.002+08:00

Reminder and Clarification

1. Costumes:
for those who have not returned the yellow costumes, pls pass it to Mdm Zhang (CL teacher)

2. Loaning of instruments:
I realize that some new members are not familiar with how to sign in/out on the loan book.

For borrowing: indicate "code of instruments", e.g. "erhu03", then write down the date under "date out", and sign under "sign out".

For returning: write the date under "date in", and sign under "sign in"

If the Group leader is helping everyone to sign, then pls indicate/sign ONCE. But make sure that when they return the instruments, they sign individually.

3. Collar Pin:
I also realize that some members are not wearing the collar pin. If you have lost it, pls make purchase with Mdm Zhang as well. It's $2 each.

5. Broken instruments:
In future, if your instrument is broken (which can be avoided if you take good care) or lost (which should never happen), pls report to the respective "Teacher buddy" as well as Mr Lim and your instructor.

Teacher Buddy
Mdm Lee - Plucked String
Mdm Zhang -Erhu/Cello/Bass
Mr Wah -Sheng/Suona/Dizi
Ms Tan -Percussion/Guzheng

With everyone's effort, we will make our Orchestra a better CCA!

Thank you.
Ms Tao

Week 5 Practice

2009-07-24T22:49:00.006+08:00

Week 5 Practice

To all members,
Pls take note that there will be NO practice next week for all members
except for members who are performing on 2/8/09.
For all Plucked-string performers, please remember to meet during recess on tuesday to bring the instruments from orchestra room to media lab.

Li Jun

Absentees (21-23 july)

2009-07-23T23:07:00.003+08:00

Submission of MC or Letters

To all members,

Pls be informed starting from this term onwards, absentees are to submit their MC or letter to the teacher ic WITHIN 1 WEEK from the day of absence. Failure to do so will have their attendance marked as "O".

For MC: pls remember to photocopy for your CCA before submitting to your FT.

For letter: only the following letters are accepted -parent letters, external exam, medical appt, dental appt, make NRIC, etc.

For other valid reason: letter is not required IF you are involved for other SCHOOL ACTIVITIES or COMPETITIONS, provided you have informed your teacher ic before hand.

Pls don't be afraid to ask if you are still not sure.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Ms Tao

Practice in Week 4

2009-07-18T18:07:00.003+08:00

REMINDER FOR WEEK 4 PRACTICE

21/7, Tues
230-530pm
Sectional except Percussion,
@ Orchestra room & classrooms

- Pls be there earlier (i'll open room by 2pm) as the room is not set up yet. we need to move the chairs out (but no need to arrange yet), in order to go into the storeroom to get your instruments.

22/7, Wed: Practice is cancelled.

23/7, Thurs
230-530pm
Sectional for Percussion only
@ Orchestra room

- after practice, pls return the percussion items to original postion. this is because we are not sure if the room will be used for Oral exam in Week5 again.

Lijun and Alston, pls ensure that the above action is done in order. Thanks!

cheers
ms tao

meeting exco

2009-07-16T00:13:00.002+08:00

Dear EXCO members,

I would like to meet you guys next week.

20/7 (m): treasurer & Chairperson/vice, std conductor/asst.
21/7 (T): grp and sect leaders for bowed-string, wind, plucked.
22/7 (W): librarians & quarter ics, wardrobe
23/7 (T): grp and sect leader for percussion/yangqin

time: 230pm, half an hr before practice. so pls be punctual.
venue: orchestra room (except mon, meet at staff room)

there will be NO ANNOUNCEMENT made for this, so pls remember and remind each other. i will only make an announcement unless there's changes to time/venue to this meeting.

what to prepare?
- lijun has sent out the task list during the holiday. so i would like to hear from you the progress. i would also need the "relay system" to be done. if u have problem with the contact no, next week will be a good chance to get it from your members when u see them in practice.

thanks.

ms tao

CCA RESUMES IN WEEK 4...FINALLY!

2009-07-16T00:04:00.004+08:00

CCA RESUMES IN WEEK 4...FINALLY!

Please be reminded that Orchestra practice will resume next week, starting from Tues 230-530pm, sectional.

The new practice schedule will be placed outside the orchestra room and canteen. pls check!

Meanwhile, do look out for updates in the blog for any last min changes :)

see u!

ms tao

p.s. sec.1 and 2 members, pls don't forget about the SL project which will take place as soon as cca resumes.

Nanyang Polytechnic CO Performance

2009-07-09T09:25:00.004+08:00

Hello all,

Nanyang Polytechnic CO has a performance this Sunday at Esplanade Concert Hall. I feel that this is an interesting performance as they will be playing pop songs instead of the traditional orchestra songs. Most importantly, the admission is free!

The details are as follows:

Date: 12 July 2009 (Sunday)

Time: 3pm to 4 pm

Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall

ADMISSION IS FREE

The songs that they are playing are as follows:

1) 安静了- S.H.E
2) 情歌王 - 古巨基

3) 如燕 - Olivia Ong (Little Nyonya's theme song)

4) 我怀念的 - 孙燕姿

5) 我要快乐 - 张惠妹

6) 听海 - 张惠妹

7) 屋顶 - 吴宗宪/周杰伦 & 温岚

Cheers,

Miss Tan

No CCA on Term 3 week 2 (6-10 July)

2009-07-04T13:45:00.008+08:00

Hello all,

There is no CCA for Term 3 Week 2 for everyone EXCEPT for plucked string members who are involved in the Ponggul Plaza performance on 2 August.

Miss Tao will inform who the performing plucked string members on Tues 7 July

Mr Wah

CCA continues to stand down in week 2

2009-07-03T19:09:00.002+08:00

CCA CONTINUES TO STAND DOWN IN WEEK 2

1. pls note that there will not be any practice in week 2.

1. however, a group of plucked string members will be called for practice on WED (8/7/09), to prepare for an upcoming performance in August. The chosen members will be informed on Tuesday morning. Pls take note of the morning announcement.

Thank you.
Ms Tao

CCA resumes -week 1

2009-06-28T00:39:00.010+08:00

CCA CANCELLED (FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL)

In view of the H1N1 situation, the school has just announced that CCA will be cancelled this week (29/6-3/7). IGNORE THE ANNOUNCEMENT ON MON MORNING. CCA Will resume till further notice.

ms tao

29/6/09, 8pm

For lower sec students, Service Learning Groups and Roles

2009-06-19T18:12:00.002+08:00

Attention Andrea (1E1) from Dizi.

Your role is "reseacher"

Blog fixed

2009-06-16T01:05:00.002+08:00

Hey orchestra members,

the blog has been fixed!

If you still have any problem viewing the blog, do inform me.

Thanks!

(& Sorry for any inconvenience caused)

Loves, XueFang

Temperature-taking on 9/6, 10/6 and 11/6

2009-06-07T18:29:00.002+08:00

Dear All,

Pls be informed that the school requires all CCAs to carry out temp-taking exercise during the school holiday.

Therefore, pls remember to bring your thermometer and student handbook for the orchestra practice next week (9/6-11/6)

Group leaders, pls take charge and ensure that the members take the temp and record it in their student handbook at the beginning of each practice.

Teachers-on-duty will check as well.

Thank you!

Ms Tao

June Holiday Practice Schedule

2009-05-31T13:10:00.004+08:00

June Holiday Practice Schedule (Sec.1-3)

2/6(Tues) 2-5pm -Sectional except percussion

3/6(Wed) 2-5pm -Combined for all

4/6(Thur)2-5pm -Sectional only percussion

5/6(Fri) 930-1230pm -Sectional for all

9/6(Tues) 2-5pm -Sectional except percussion

10/6(Wed) 2-5pm -Combined for all

11/6(Thur) 2-5pm -Sectional only percussion

Important Notes (PLEASE READ!)

1. Section and Grp leaders are responsible to ENSURE that ALL your members are aware of the practice schedule (they should have received the parent letter by now). As I will not accept reasons later on saying that they do not know that they need to come. (call up to remind some of them if necessary)

2. I understand that some sec.3 have lost their letters in the camp. Pls get a new one from Lijun and submit it as soon as possible.

3. Attendance is compulsory and please be punctual. If you are sick or overslept, pls call up the school to inform us. or call your leader. However, most of our practice is in the afternoon, so I do not foresee any oversleeping case.

4. Travelling overseas: you are supposed to state in the reply slip if you are going to be overseas during the period. We are going to collate the list and attendance will be marked according to that. If you have any last min plan, pls call the office to inform us or inform your leader.

Thank you and see you!

Ms Tao

order

2009-05-12T09:09:00.004+08:00

Order of SYF photos

1. Some of you have returned to me the order form, but some haven't. Pls do so by this Friday. I need to collate and send out the order to the company soon.

2. For those who have not been approached by anyone regarding the order and payment, please place your order with me DIRECTLY. also by end of this week.

3. As this is NOT COMPULSORY. but you need to inform us that you are not ordering. So that we won't keep asking you :)

4. Last, please make up your mind about the SIZE AND QUANTITY to order, as there will be NO MORE CHANGES ONCE ORDER IS SENT.

Thank you!

Ms Tao

snapshots of farewell party

2009-05-01T22:42:00.005+08:00

SOME SNAPSHOTS...

1. FOOD!! WHO DOESN'T LIKE FOOD?!

the food chosen that day is really very popular & sellable....cos i did not even see the dessert by the time i was there! :@

2. IT'S MINGLE TIME!

it's good to see that everyone is enjoying themselves :)

3.THE HAND-OVER CEREMONY

a touching moment (hey why are their hairstyles the same? is that a trend now?)

4. TALENT TIME!

thank you Mr Wah for the wonderful performance!! *applause*

5. FAMILY PHOTO

and finally, our best shot of the day!!

To our dear Sec.4s,

Hope you guys have enjoyed yourself last Wednesday...Its a day full of wonderful memories. Seeing laughter and tears on your faces touches my heart.

Just a final ANNOUNCEMENT to all of you:

Do drop by the orchestra blog anytime...You are always welcome!

And thank you for being so enthusiastic in signing up as ALUMNI. Looking forward to seeing all of you after you graduate!

Lastly, All the best for your O's or N's!!!! You can do it!!! Yes!!

Love,

Ms Tao

That was the surprise!

2009-05-01T22:35:00.004+08:00

Last Saturday, some of the EXCO members met up at the SKCC......

planning for a surprise.....

and after 5 hours of hard work...TADA!!!

Hope you guys like the farewell gift :)

SYF 2009 photos! Order now!

2009-04-26T22:59:00.003+08:00

SYF 2009 Photos! Order Now!

$12 (6R)

$15 (8R)

Please decide which one you want to get. (no limit to how many you want)

We will be collecting $$ from 4 May-6 May.

So, please get ready for payment by then.

Thanks!

Ms Tao

Celebration and Farewell (cum handover)

2009-04-26T15:12:00.007+08:00

Celebration Cum Farewell/Handover Party

(pls ignore the previous post)

Date: 29 April 2009 (Wed)

Time: Buffet starting at 2pm

Venue: Area outside G.O. room

The Party is made up of 2 parts:

1. Makan Session (buffet style)

- ALL members (sec.1-4) are to join us in the makan session.

2. Farewell cum Handover Ceremony

- Compulsory for All Sec.4, Sec.2-3 EXCO.

- Other members are welcome to join us too. Otherwise, you may leave after the makan session.

Note:

- Please refer to the noticeboard for more details.

- You may bring your camera, but do take care of it.

2009-04-23T23:40:00.004+08:00

CCA standing down

Latest updates (pls ignore the previous post)

CCA will stand down for EVERYONE with effect from week 6, till mid-year exam is over.

*For sec.4, there's no more CCA for the rest of the year. Study Hard!

Pls refer to the notice board in future, regarding when CCA will resume.

Thank you.

about tmr

2009-04-19T18:22:00.003+08:00

About Tomorrow

For those who are coming in early to practice, pls take note of the followings:

- I'll only open the orchestra room at 8.30am

- Do NOT practice outside the orchestra room as the chorale will need to practice for their SYF too. And of course, there'll be lessons going on. So, stay inside the orchestra room ok!

- Pls look for Ms Neo if need help as I'll be in class

- You may wear your school shoes to sch then change after that, if you want.

Thanks & do rest early tonight!

Ms Tao

Song of Cicada

2009-04-19T17:53:00.003+08:00

Song of Cicada

Just imagine,

You are all alone, walking into a misty forest.

It's an early morning.

As you walk, the mist (cello) touches your face gently.

You hear birds' singing (percussion and YQ) in harmony.

It's an early and peaceful morning.

As you continue to walk, an unique squeeching sound catches your attention.

It's the Cicada! (sheng)

They are announcing the beginning of a new day.

It's an early, peaceful and pleasant morning.

Birds are singing (plucked) and the wind is blowing in your direction (dizi and erhu).

You feel refreshed.

It's an early, peaceful, pleasant and refreshing morning.

Very soon, the afternoon sun came.

The cicadas become active and is buzzing with energy!

There's hope and joy in every sound they make (dizi).

Yes, that's right. Hope and Joy!

The song ends with the sound of the cicada: di di di! (everyone)

Maynot be accurate, but hope it helps you to imagine an play with more expression and feeling! you can do it!

:) Ms Tao

2009-04-19T13:55:00.005+08:00

Quote: Success doesnt' come to you... you go to it
success doesn't come on its own, we have to work hard in order to achieve it

Tomorrow is our 'big' day
let us enjoy on the stage
make it an enjoyable one rather than a nervous one
Let us give in our best tomorrow
WE ALL CAN DO IT!! =D
jiayous!!

cheers,
Lijun

final reminder from ms tao

2009-04-19T00:44:00.004+08:00

Final Reminders from Ms Tao

Check #1: instruments, scores(missing pages?) and accessories.
Check #2: shoes+stockings, cosmetics, hairpins etc. For those who do not have any cosmetic at home, you may use the school's ones, or borrow from friends in adv.
On Sunday: Drinks more water and avoid heaty food. Take vitamins if you can.
After bathing: Look into the mirror, smile to yourself and tell yourself: "I CAN DO IT!"
Before you sleep: Look through your scores one more time. Imagine the tunes when you close your eyes....then sweet sweet dreams :)

2009-04-18T21:33:00.002+08:00

SYF sec4s members:

2 more days to our SYF.
It'll be the last SYF for us and it might also be the last day we play our instrument.
Remember four years ago, the first time we hold our instrument?
Four years ago, it was so new, so beautiful.
Four years later, it wasn't as new as then already, but it's still beautiful.
From then when we didn't even know how to hold our instrument in the correct position,
Till now when we can play so many songs.
During these four years when we grew up, our instrument grew with us too.
We now have bonds with our instrument and it'll be difficult to part with it.

Remember the first time when we went for SYF?
We did our best,
Enjoy every minute on stage.
From the tense to the smile on our friends and teachers' face was a great encourage for us.
They were always behind us, encouraging us.
When we knew the results,
We cheered.
We knew we did it.
It was really a good start for us.
Now everybody had high hopes in us.
I believe you have high hopes in yourself, too.

Have faith in yourself.
Believe you can do it, and you can do it.
Don't let those who believe in us down.
Put in all your best effort,
For yourself,
For Mr.Lim,
For Ms Tao,
For all your instructors,
Without them, then,
There won't be us, today.
Our best performance will always be the biggest thankyou for them.

Just enjoy the last silence,
Enjoy the last two songs,
Enjoy your last performance,
Enjoy the last applause,
And enjoy your last time spend with your instrument.
Enjoy it and at least years later when you look back, you won't have any regrets.

Regards,
Qien.

2009-04-17T18:11:00.003+08:00

2 more days to SYF!

here is something about the two songs we playing(:

Song of Cicada (蝉歌）

by PHOON YEW TIEN (潘耀田)

this song is composed by renowned Singaporean musician, Mr Phoon Yew Tien.

for more information about him, visit : http://www.phoonyewtien.com/e.html

Song of Cicada is inspired by a drawing, Song of Cicada, a late Singaporean artist Chua Ek Kay's work. (shown below)

i researched about this song, but there's little information about this song.

hehes. sorry.

and sorry that the below information are in chinese and some in fan ti zi.

拉薩行,打鬼

by 關迺忠

for more information on composer, visit:http://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%97%9C%E8%BF%BA%E5%BF%A0 (ehs, also in chinese, sorry)

拉薩，藏語是「聖地」、「佛地」之意，是一座已有一千三百多年历史的古城。拉薩又有「日光城」之称，一年的日照统時数达三千零五小時。天空碧藍如洗、名寺古剎金光閃閃，古寺裡匯集著東方的罕世奇珍、兼藏著千年的絢麗瑰寶，这个世界屋脊上的聖地，像迷一樣地吸引著世人。乐曲共分为四個乐章：布達拉宮、雅魯藏布江、天葬、打鬼。作曲家运用现代意识的複合節奏型混奏，渲染出這一火熱而又神秘的氣氛，當中亦有前三個樂章的主題隱現，以表現人們還在緊守著傳統的靈念，最後樂隊掀起狂熱的高潮在祈福的熱切中結束。

乐曲中用了嗩吶來模仿鬼叫声及西藏的大喇叭整個儀式都是在祭師在執行的，大部分都用舞蹈的方式來進行儀式，所以整首曲子大部分都是跳耀的節奏。乐曲的最后部分和打鬼的主題完全不一样，因为那是採用了整首拉薩行的主題來结束整首曲子。

that is all i can find. MARIANNE maybe going to translate the 打鬼 information part. hehes.

i hope you all will know better about the two songs and can express it well (:

Take care of yourself .

Let do our best on Monday(:

jiayous(:

Best regards,

yanping

End. Avoid. Escape. Face It.

2009-04-16T21:15:00.007+08:00

After two posts from the Erhu section, here's another one. :D I can say that I'm inspired by Xuefang, Miss Tao, Jialing & Yanping. Their posts really makes me feel like crying. Yes, because it's ending soon, real soon. All these moments, it will end on Monday, the big big SYF. Well, for the Sec.4s yeah. =x

I think everyone will be avoiding this feeling, trying to escape from it. Who likes farewell? Who likes to be parted? Nobody right? Hahas. So, let's make this SYF 2009 a fruitful & memorable one. (: Let's face this well.

To dear dear Erhus & orchestra :
Erhus! Make sure you guys MOVE with the music & feel it alrights! Let's do it once and for all. Let's think this way, once it's over, we're done! & Hooray! Silver comes to us, isn't it? Let's MOVE & make sure we get the right pitch too!
Orchestra! I think that we've done well this time round & I can see that everyone's putting their best effort to this SYF. Let's stay calm & face it well, can we?

Feeling the same as YP, I am attached to my ZHONGHU as well! It followed me for about 3 years & we have feeling for each other kays! I don't really want to leave it in GDL. Miss Tao, can I bring it home? Hehehes. Just kidding. :D Yes, This zhonghu is mine for 3 years. & I am sure I've been taking good care of it, so the following zhonghu members, please take good care of it. :D Remember kays, thanks!

Just like MissTao said, We must take care of Orchestra as one, Mr Lim, our instructors & of course, ourselves & instuments. Don't fall sick until Monday kays! Well, stay healthy forever yeah. (: && let's strive for Silver on Monday kays? I know we can. (: GO ORCHESTRA!

Don't be afraid of tomorrow, as yesterday had passed & today will be, soon. Time won't wait for you, but it's for you to chase it. Don't waste time & get it all done. I'm sure, after this SYF, everyone will be crying, will feel happy, will feel that their's shoulders are lighter. So let's make this SYF a memorable day.

Some photos taken today & yesterday :

Erhus with Mr Cheng. :D

Erhus with Mr Lim. :D

Mr Lim, ACT CUTE HOR! ( Mr Lim don't scold me. ^^ )

Erhus with Miss Tao. :D

Erhus Ex-co.

The SYF seniors, Erhus.

Seniors. :D

Whole Erhus SYF members. :D

Sheng with Mr Lim.

Hope you guys will feel the passion for orchestra & chiong for silver. (:

Regards,

Marianne, take cares. (:

2009-04-16T19:24:00.002+08:00

Dear ERHU and sec 4 orchestra members,
hehes, inspire by zhongu to write this post for those who graduating*(:

left 3 more days to SYF. This will be our LAST SYF, for all sec 4 who are graduating this year.
Just now, when i walk back home from school, holding zhonghu instrument. i was thinking, this will be the last time that i will be bringing it home. i feel sad. i dont know whether those who will be leaving will have this feeling. i have play zhonghu for 3 yrs now. hehes*(: im attached to it. SO people who playing the zhonghu next, please be gentle with it. lols.

anyways, i remember the times when we first have our combined practice and sectional practice.
and then have our first SYF and our first bronze. Now, sec 4 are going to graduate, and we will be leaving orchestra after our SYF on monday. i will be sad, because my zhonghu instrument is going to left behind at orchestra room and i may not have the chance to play it in future.

all the sec 4 members who are graduating this year, i hope you can treasure this last few days with your instrument(for those who bring home) and also treasure our last time performing and compeiting at the SYF on monday.

also. for erhu section la, i hope you be gentle with zhonghu hor. if not i come back find you all ar.
understand bo. lols. also work hard la. (: (:

hope we can all achieve good results on monday SYF (:
jiayous

yanping(:

For All Members Of Erhu Section,

2009-04-16T18:35:00.008+08:00

Dear Erhu members,
today is the last day of our practise together,
for the sec 4 express,
sec 4 express will be graduating this year,
we will be leaving after next monday's syf,
in a blink of an eye,
4 years passed just like that,
remember how we somehow were lazy to go orchestra every wednesdays and thursday last time?
remember how we complained about the extra session on tuesdays?
remember those times when we were secondary ones,
getting our new erhus,
then some getting their gaohu and zhonghu,
how we learnt from scratch and become what we are now,
all hard work were not only from us but also most importantly,
our instructor-Cheng Chung Hsien
thanks for being so patient with us and teaching us,
really cant bear to leave but we've got no choice,
gonna miss the days we spent practising togther,
however we'll plan outings while we can,
enjoy next monday and give the best we can!
thanks for the memories we had for the past coming 4 years,
dear juniors please take super good care of the erhu , gaohu and zhonghu,
all the best to juniors of the orchestra and erhu members,
strive and do the orchestra proud in the future=)
and lastly our conductor,Lim Kiong Pin, the orchestra and all the teachers-in-charge=)

the sec 4, everone,
Jia Ling,