The SIBF competition, which is on the 23rd of July, a Friday, is approaching fast and everyone is making the most of every waking moment to perfect every detail in the songs. Now, in addition to using the metronomes and tuners when practising, everyone must listen to the recordings of the songs and play along to guide in tuning. It is also to help us blend in with the others when we play.
(Members, please remember to go through your luggage again before you leave on Tuesday, 20/7 and bring your IC and PASSPORT) Failure to do so will result in various inconveniences and delays so let's all co-operate!
Date : 23rd July 2010 (Friday)
Time : 4.05 p.m.
Venue : The Republic Cultural Centre Theatre
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! :)
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
MUSIC CAMP 2010 with Hougang Sec Symphony Band
DAY 1
on the 15th of june at 7.15 am, the chs band members are found to be gathering at the netball court. 
the OCs.well guess what were we preparing for?
THE MUSIC CAMP 2010!
well for this year, it wont be the same as the annual band camp we hold every year.
this year, we have the Hougang band members joining the camp too!
as usual, the start of the camp = clean up!
the dorms, toilets, even the canteen - they were all cleaned by us (:
dumped our stuff in the storeroom, and off we were to start cleaning!
excited to start cleaning!
dorm cleaning in progress.
moving instruments , stands , etc (:
as usual, the start of the camp = clean up!
the dorms, toilets, even the canteen - they were all cleaned by us (:
dumped our stuff in the storeroom, and off we were to start cleaning!
excited to start cleaning!
dorm cleaning in progress.
moving instruments , stands , etc (:
arranging stuff in lecture theatre.
after clean up, we had a short concert practice.
during the concert practice, hougang sec's people called us and said that they were reaching.
and off we were to welcome them!
after contemplating for a long time.. we decided to welcome them with clapping "爱的鼓励".
and so we wait..
and wait....
and wait....
and wait.....
*cellphone rings* "the hougang people are coming!"
everybody scrambles back into their position to prepare to welcome the hougang people.
meanwhile..
lugging heavy bags and instruments.
and here they come!
during the concert practice, hougang sec's people called us and said that they were reaching.
and off we were to welcome them!
after contemplating for a long time.. we decided to welcome them with clapping "爱的鼓励".and so we wait..
and wait....
and wait....
and wait.....
*cellphone rings* "the hougang people are coming!"
everybody scrambles back into their position to prepare to welcome the hougang people.
meanwhile..
lugging heavy bags and instruments.
and here they come!afterwards, we had lunch. and it was time for sectionals.
we had concert practice after sectionals.
at night, we had an awesome dinner, which was the welcome dinner for the hougang people.
spaghetti, mushroom soup, pumpkin soup, garlic bread, your typical italian meal, homemade by the awesome mothers of some chs band members.
it was simply DELICIOUS.
thank you, moms!
after dinner, we had games.
which includes a guess-whats-the-plasticine-thingy-is game, the rhythm game, the blindfold/pingpong ball game, and the newspaper game.
everyone having a good time.
its a plasticine tortoise!
trying hard to replicate the plasticine figure made by the previous person.
needless to say, we had a great time and were tired out too.
it was time to bathe and sleep.
some members didnt even bathe and went to sleep. this is deeply discouraged, as it may harm your health! and it may discomfort others.
and that was how our first day of camp went.
we had concert practice after sectionals.
at night, we had an awesome dinner, which was the welcome dinner for the hougang people.
spaghetti, mushroom soup, pumpkin soup, garlic bread, your typical italian meal, homemade by the awesome mothers of some chs band members.
it was simply DELICIOUS.
thank you, moms!
after dinner, we had games.
which includes a guess-whats-the-plasticine-thingy-is game, the rhythm game, the blindfold/pingpong ball game, and the newspaper game.
everyone having a good time.
its a plasticine tortoise!
trying hard to replicate the plasticine figure made by the previous person.it was time to bathe and sleep.
some members didnt even bathe and went to sleep. this is deeply discouraged, as it may harm your health! and it may discomfort others.
and that was how our first day of camp went.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
16 days!!!!!
hello reader,
you must be wondering what in the world does "16 days!" mean.
as of today (4.7.2010) there are only 16 days left before the sibf performers will leave for Singapore and participate in the sibf competition.
tick-tock, tick-tock, time is slipping away, people!
so before you waste precious time and later regret because you could have done much better, take out those metronomes and tuners and start practising!
yes, metronomes and tuners. they may look unimportant and it's annoying to practise slowly and painstakingly to get every note right, but really, it's worth the effort. nothing comes easy, and everyone must work hard to achieve the aim of winning the competition (hey, no pressure ;p)
anyway, improvement is the only way to go, so ALL THE BEST! remember all the pointers and tips sir and Mr. Lim have given, like the SATB triangle and the dynamic gradient, and practise smart.
not to forget another gadget invented to help us along,
the harmony director! it can show how an individual note fit into complete chords and thereby guiding one how to tune the note accordingly. so, arm yourself with these things, and make use of every minute to practise and get every little detail right!
that said, do not forget that the ASEAN School Games opening ceremony parade is a week away so practise all the basics in marching and the 2 marching songs "hujan di tengahari" and "perro caliente"!
another reminder that on this friday (9.7.2010) an EGM will be held from 1245 to 1330 in the bandroom. see you there!
you must be wondering what in the world does "16 days!" mean.
as of today (4.7.2010) there are only 16 days left before the sibf performers will leave for Singapore and participate in the sibf competition.
tick-tock, tick-tock, time is slipping away, people!
so before you waste precious time and later regret because you could have done much better, take out those metronomes and tuners and start practising!
yes, metronomes and tuners. they may look unimportant and it's annoying to practise slowly and painstakingly to get every note right, but really, it's worth the effort. nothing comes easy, and everyone must work hard to achieve the aim of winning the competition (hey, no pressure ;p)
anyway, improvement is the only way to go, so ALL THE BEST! remember all the pointers and tips sir and Mr. Lim have given, like the SATB triangle and the dynamic gradient, and practise smart.
not to forget another gadget invented to help us along,
the harmony director! it can show how an individual note fit into complete chords and thereby guiding one how to tune the note accordingly. so, arm yourself with these things, and make use of every minute to practise and get every little detail right!
that said, do not forget that the ASEAN School Games opening ceremony parade is a week away so practise all the basics in marching and the 2 marching songs "hujan di tengahari" and "perro caliente"!
another reminder that on this friday (9.7.2010) an EGM will be held from 1245 to 1330 in the bandroom. see you there!
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