Beautiful Sunday @ Esplanade_27 Dec 09

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

Video on 响宴

Marsling Chinese Orchestra


Ngee Ann Sec Sch Chinese Orchestra

Enjoy =)

Cheers, Ms Tan

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

在那遥远的地方 by Marsiling CO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!!

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

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

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)

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

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

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!

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

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)

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

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

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

Attention Andrea (1E1) from Dizi.

Your role is "reseacher"

Blog fixed

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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)

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.

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

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

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

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

Final Reminders from Ms Tao

1. Check #1: instruments, scores(missing pages?) and accessories. 
2. 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.
3. On Sunday: Drinks more water and avoid heaty food. Take vitamins if you can.
4. After bathing: Look into the mirror, smile to yourself and tell yourself: "I CAN DO IT!" 
   
5. Before you sleep: Look through your scores one more time. Imagine the tunes when you close your eyes....then sweet sweet dreams :)
   

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.

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.

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. (:

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,

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,

I Just Want to Say

I just want to say...

Xue fang, thank you for your inspiring post. I like the quote by Henry Ford: "Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success." 

Yes, we have COME TOGETHER...back in 2006...that was OUR BEGINNING ---

a time when most of us were new to Orchestra, 

a time when coming for practice was not about playing music but just hitting note after note, 

a time when many members came up to me to tell me that they want to quit or transfer CCA,

a time when frustrations overweighed satisfaction

But then, YOU have decided to stay on...and we managed to KEEP TOGETHER and PROGRESS ---

we had our first public performance at Punggol Plaza, where the Plucked-string section played the "Ye Lai Xiang" ... and the dizi players performing a duet.

we also had our first SYF in 2007. all of you were just sec.2. Do you still remember the two songs? Lin zhong ye hui and Jian Kuai de Liang Feng. Sometimes I wonder how will you sound if you are to play it again now?

Yes, we have come together till this far. 

Now, here we are- WORKING TOGETHER for SUCCESS!

In 5 days time, we are going for our next SYF. For some of you, this will be the last chance to represent our school in any competition or performance. Because it is the LAST, we want it to be the BEST. But what defines BEST? To me, it is defined as:

BELIEVE IN EACH OTHER and SUCCEED TOGETHER.

With BELIEF, we can overcome all obstacles and fear. 

With BELIEF, we can play the most beautiful and touching melodies. 

Believe in yourself as we believe in you.

Yes, WE believe in YOU.

Just do your B.E.S.T. and that is all that I need.

All the best!

Ms Tao

5 more days to our big day!
To most of you out there, this might be the first time you are participating SYF or the last time you would be on this stage.

You don't have to be perfect, everyone is not perfect BUT effort and improvement are important.
Remember, every one of us is a valuable part of the team.
"Will you look back on life and say, "I wish I had," or "I'm glad I did"?"

Henry Ford once said, “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success."
I truly agree to this quote, I believe that as long as our hearts beats as one, we will be able to play the most beautiful music.

In an orchestra, there's no "I", its "we".
You may be great musicians/players, but if you do not play together, it won't be called an orchestra.

The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work.

Give your 101% on the stage on Monday, do not panic, as long as each and individual of us remember what Mr Lim had taught us, we will be fine.

We have all came so far, thus lets all work hard together to achieve our goal. Have confidence in yourself, in the orchestra, as optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.

No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it. ~H.E. Luccock

XueFang

Practice cancelled for non-syf/new members on 14/4

ONLY TO: New members and Non-SYF members,

1. practice on 14/4 (tues) will be cancelled for all sections.

2. practice on 16/4 (thur) is as usual for percussion and yangqin.

3. CCA will stand down for all SEC.4 EXP/NA/NT non-syf members from this week onwards.

Thank you!

SYF briefing on 14/4 (Tues)

SYF Briefing (for both participants and helpers)

Date: 14-4-2009 (Tues)

Time: 2.30-3.30pm

Venue: G.O. Room

Note:

1. Pls be punctual as we don't have much time. 

2. Pls get ready some writing materials to jot down important points.

3. Practice will carry on after the briefing for ALL SYF members.

plain black shoes

SYF- plain black shoes (sample)

Requirement (rank according to priority):

1. Black in Colour

2. Comfortable and easy to walk with

3. Simple design (and not too expensive)

i found this video of an orchestra playing Da Gui.

or you all also can go to this website to see more on Da Gui.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYwZ4I6NnrQ

gladys

" A successful team beats with one heart "

everyone think alike and we will be able to conquer all difficulties.

this is the 'Quote' tat we had found.


Gladys/Clarice (Welfare IC)

SYF Costumes, Shoe, Hair etc.

Dear SYF members,

14 more days to our BIG BIG DAY!!

I'm sure all of you have tried your costume to make sure that it fits well without having to hang on to it to keep it from dropping. (If you haven't done your fitting, pls do so by the 10th April. Don't want anyone to come up on that day to say that their costume doesn't fit.)

Besides the costume, I would also like to remind you on the followings:

1. Black Shoes 

- Has to be black totally. 

- Preferably flat for easy walking. 

- It's ok if they have some designs e.g. ribbon or little "diamonds" on them :)

2. Hair

- I have given up the idea of having the same haircut for everyone. (for some of you who knew about this earlier haha).

- Long hair: tie up neatly, with the yellow and black ribbons.

- Short hair: neatly combed (apply to the boys too)

3. Make-up

- We will allocate time for make-up (for both boys and girls)

- We will provide some simple cosmetic. However, if you can bring your own (especially foundation and lipsticks, that will be even better :)

- As for who will do the make-up for you...hmm...if you can help one another, that will be the best! Of course, Ms Neo and the other teachers will be there to help too!

Please ask if you have any questions regarding the above. I may miss out some details.

Thanks!

Ms Tao

Just wondering...

Who will be the 10,000th Visitor?

And who will put up the 100th post?

 (this is the 95th post)

*prizes to be won!

early dismissal on Tues

Early Dismissal on Tuesday

SYF participants: report to orchestra room at 12.00pm!!

*latest updates: SYF helpers are NOT required to come this time round

Take Note: 

1. report to orchestra room immediately...and not to canteen for lunch

2. start tuning immediately

3. report to Hall by 12.45pm

4. be seated on stage by 1.oopm

5. Attire: School uniform

hons day rehearsals

Honours Day Rehearsals

For the 3 Guzheng players (& zhaozhen):

1) 1 April (Wed), 3-5pm

2) 3 April (Fri), 230-430pm

3) 9 April (Thurs), 230-5pm (full dress)

4) 15 April (Wed), 530-7pm (full dress)

Drum roll and other helpers, pls come for the 9/4 and 15/4 rehearsals. Thanks.

quotes of the day

QUOTES OF THE DAY 

after each orchestra practice

On request by Mr Lim, from this Tues onwards, we would like each EXCO leader to share with us a "Quote" related to TEAMWORK...tell us how we can apply that to our orchestra practice.

E.g. Success is not about outdoing others but outdoing ourselves!

Sequence: 

31/3-Clarice & Gladys

1/4-Lijun & Joanne Lee

2/4-Alston

7/4-Li Hua & Qiao Zhen

8/4-Shelia 

9/4-Putri

14/4-Valerie Ng & See Hui Yee

15/4-Yu shi

16/4-Darunee

21/4-Jolie & Shana

22/4-Lee Hui Yi & Farah

23/4-Felicia Ng 

28/4-Yu Qing

29/4- Li Ling

30/4-Jia Hui

5/5- Ying Tong & Venusa

6/5- Liew Jing Yi & Chingping

7/5-Siu Suan

12/5-Corrine 

13/5-Zi Chao

14/5-Zhao Zhen

19/5- Athirah & Berlinda

20/5- Benjamin

Thanks!