Ahoy, Beloved Ex-members of 2011!

So, we had our Farewell party on Saturday. Ex-members were welcomed back with screaming and shouting, ex-members were treated to comedic dramas, ex-members told their stories, ex-members were showered in gifts. This is only a little of what we had at our Farewell party, but most important of all, they had fun. Some of the other ex-members paid us a visit as well. It was all in all a pleasant time.

Now for the pictures:

Farewell is Soon Upon Us

The Farewell of 2011 is close at hand!


Date: 5 November 2011 (this coming Saturday)

Time: 8.30 a.m. - 12.00 a.m.

Venue:
Band room (Band members and colour-guards)
Class 3A2 (Sinfonietta members)


We hope to see everyone there!

Farewell Organizing Committee List

Yes, it's out!


Chairperson: Kimi Nyam
Vice Chairperson: Sheryl Tan
Secretary: Lim Khai Jin
Treasurer: Wong See Yan

Programme Department:
Sofeanna Long*
Farhan Aadiy**

Technical Department:
Natalie Lim*
Grace Ng**

Quarter Master Department:
Chong Shwen Hwei*
Lee Shi Hui**

Decoration Department:
Kok Ming Wei*
Tan Qian Huan Jezz**
Michelle Phang

Sinfonietta Department:
Lor Yuan Qi*
Leong Kum Chuan**
Choo Yuen Foong
Eunice Lim
Yeong Wen Joe

* = Head of Department
** = Assistant of Head of Department


Good luck, OCs!

Welcomed to Join Us!

Yes, ex-members are more than welcome to join us on our once-in-a-lifetime experience to Hong Kong Disneyland for the Winter Band Festival Competition. This 5-day 4-night trip will begin on the 29th of November and end on the 3rd of December. There will be competitions to join, clinics by esteemed musicians to learn from, behind the scenes of Disneyland to see and much more. Those of you who are interested to participate with us may contact our Top Four, Wong Phooi Yee (President)-0122101971, Tan Qian Ru Julie(Vice President)-0172021110, Law Ley Mun (Secretary)-0172320988 or Choon King Fung (Treasurer)-0125380610.

For further information on this, please visit their site for the festival info: http://www.ravegroup.sg/winterbandfest/festival_info.php

Briefing of Hong Kong Trip

So, Mr. Steven from the Rave group dropped by on Saturday to give us all a briefing of the Winter Band Festival trip at Hong Kong. However, this meeting of parents, teachers, etc. had more of a purpose. Besides showing to the parents how their kids may benefit from this expedition, they may also provide suggestions and alternatives to our financial problems.

At approximately 10.18, everyone was seated and ready just as Mr. Steven arrived with Sir Eric Lee. Madam Hardeep, our wonderful teacher advisor, gave her speech and we moved on to Mr. Steven Phua's briefing.

Despite the fact that some of us may have scoured the internet for information on this trip, the briefing was still ratehr enlightening. The fee was steep because aside from including the usual lodging, all meals provided, transportation, etc. (we will survive just fine without a penny, according to Mr. Steven), we had added benefits too. We learnt that the reason why we had to stay in a 5-star hotel instead of a motel and save money is because the coaches are able to swiftly annd efficiently fetch us to Disneyland as it is not too far off. Speaking of coaches, another reason for the high price of our trip (approximately RM 3500) is because we have the coach are entirely ours for the day, due to safety reasons in case we're ever in need of a quick evacuation. During our time in Disneyland, we are also treated to many behind the scenes specialty which all ordinary visitors are not privilaged to. We get to see how certain aspects of Disneyland are run and even question professionals about their performance and such. After the fireworks (which will be different from any other year due to Disneyland's 5th birthday), the park closes for the day. Our party, however, are to attend a gala that the public has no access to. And (most important of all) the learning curve that is sure to come under the guidance of expert musicians such as Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser (President / CEO, Attitude Concepts, Inc.), Mr. Yasuhide Ito (composer, Senzoku College of Music), Dr. Christopher Hughes (professor of conducting / Director of Bands, Mahidol University).

If we have any spare time in which nothing is planned (not part of the package that includes Symphony of Lights and rides), it is up to our leaders to decide what to do. If it is decided we stay go shopping on the last day, we go; if it's decided we stay in the hotel, we stay.

These are just some extra tidbits of the whole package. From the photos shown on the projector, anyone could tell that this is a trip with class (chandeliers hanging from high ceilings, queen-size beds, interesting locations, etc.). Of course, Mr. Steven also warned us members to not be late getting down the hotel (people have apparently assume you can get down in 5 mintues), not to lock yourself in the toilet (the very modern settings have caused this before), and various other thigns that will make the trip more enjoyable for all.

Parents may follow their child on the trip if they wish to. The performances are open-for-all. However, the parents have to pay for themselves and are barred from certain events such as the clinics and gala dinner.

The briefing from Mr. Steven was humorous at times and enlightening in others. At the end of his briefing, a souvenir was presented to him. After this session, parents asked questions to which the teachers, Sir Eric and Mr. Steven answered. Parents gave some suggestions and alternatives for sponsorship were discussed. Roughly 30 minutes later, all non-band members proceeded to the canteen for refreshments and instrumental sectionals were in progress.

This day has reminded us again what a benefit it is to have such an opportunity of a lifetime. Besides memorable experiences at the world-famous park, we also have the small bonus of possibly one of the greatest learning curves of our lives. So, I hope as many band members may attend this function as possible. : )

AGM Photos

Here are the promised photos of AGM.

The Top Fours
The presidents of 2010-2011 and 2011-2012


The vice presidents of 2010-2011 and 2011-2012

The secretaries of 2010-2011 and 2011-2012.

The treasurers of 2010-2011 and 2011-2012

Alyssa the president speaking on the podium for one of her last times

The first whole band gather by the new committee.

The first "Brass Stay" of the new generation



The Photo Session
The teachers present on that day (with Alyssa)


The Woodwind Section

The Brass Section

The Percussion Section


The JTM members

The JTS members

The JTU&K members

The colour-guards


The form five ex-members


The whole band


This would make a decent background

The flutists


The euphoniumists/euphophonists/euphonists/euphists

Phoon Tze Ling and the oboe

Tan Wan Xuan and the horn

Lim You Zhi and the jazz set

Ng Jia An and the trumpet

Even the colour-guards are having fun

Pictures curtesy of Natalie, Jia An and Alison. Thanks for the pictures, guys!

Winter Band Festival 2011

This year, our band may well be on its way to the Winter Band Festival, to be held at one of the world's most famous park, Hong Kong Disneyland. This 5 day event starts from the 29th of November and ends on the 3rd of December.

In this once-in-a-lifetime experience, members will take their musical knowledge and skills to a new level as there are many workshops and activities conducted by professionals. There are also performances to be performed and competitions to join. As there will be many other musicians attending this event, members may also interact with people from different types of musical background. Naturally, members will be able to experience Hong Kong as a tourist too as there will be sight-seeing on the final day.

Current itenary of the trip (according to the Winter Band Festival site):
29 November (Tuesday)
Arrivals and Directors' Reception

30 November (Wednesday)
Adjucation and Concert Presentation

1 December (Thursday)
Disney Performing Arts Programme, Clinic & Exchange

2 December (Friday)
Clinics, Exchanges & Gala Dinner

3 December (Saturday)
Sight-seeing & Departure

For further information please refer to http://www.ravegroup.sg/winterbandfest/.

Unfortunately, this trip is rather pricey at RM3500 per person. This cost covers many aspects of the trip such as meals and lodging, admission to Disneyland, workshops and many other activities. As one may imagine, not all our members are able to afford this trip. Therefore, we are looking for sources to sponsor us in order to further enchance everyone's musical standards on this trip. If you are willing, any assitance in this matter will be greatly appreciated, whether through donations or simply by giving suggestions. That aside, it would also be wonderful if we could receive help in the form of tutors.

Hopefully, no-one will miss this rare and wonderful opportunity. After all, how often do you get a chance to perform at Disneyland with your friends?

Thank you and have a nice day! : )

Good Luck, All

Yes, it's that time of the year again. The Form 5 members are now retired and the Form 3 members are officially on their exam break. We hope that you all score as many A's as you can in your SPM and PMR (and SPM and PMR trials) examinations! Good luck in your tests, guys!

Pictures of AGM will soon be uploaded.

AGM 2011

AGM 2011 was held on the past Saturday, which was the 6th of August. The new committee list for year 2011/2012 was announced, and here it is:

President : Wong Phooi Yee
Vice President : Julie Tan Qian Ru
Secretary : Law Ley Mun

Treasurer : Choon King Fung
Woodwind Section Leader : Grace Ng
Asst. Woodwind Section Leader : Lee Shi Hui
Brass Section Leader : Yap Shein Weng
Asst. Brass Section Leader : Farhan Aadiy
Percussion Section Leader : Jezz Tan Qian Huan
Asst. Percussion Section Leader : Michelle Phang
Drum Major : Farhan Aadiy

Deputy Drum Major: Yap Shein Weng
Drill Master : Choon King Fung
Music Master : Lee Shi Hui
Asst. Music Master : Brian Wong
Asst. Secretary : Sheryl Tan
Asst. Treasurer : Kimi Nyam
Afternoon-In-Charge : Brian Wong
Asst. Afternoon-In-Charge : Choo Earn
Afternoon Woodwind Section Leader: Lim Car Siong
Afternoon Brass Section Leader : Khoo Kay Cher
Afternoon Percussion Section Leader: Koh Yuan Zheng

Thank you form 5s, all the best for your SPM, and all the best to the new batch of committees!

Emergency General Meeting (EGM)

Date: 5th August 2011 (Friday)

Time: 1.00p.m.

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Date: 6th August 2011 (Saturday)

Time: 10.30a.m.

Attendance on EGM and AGM is mandatory for all band members. As for all form 5 colour guards, attendance is mandatory on AGM.

All ex-members, ex-colour guards and form3 and 4 colour guards welcomed to join us as well.

2nd Shell Eco-Marathon Asia Performance

On the 8th July (Friday), CHS Band performed at Sepang International Circuit for the 2nd Shell Eco-Marathon. At sharp 11a.m., the 2 buses arrived and we headed to our destination. The journey took us about an hour.

Once we were there, we got settled and had lunch that was prepared for us. At 1.30p.m., it was time for us to warm up and get ready for a short rehearsal. At 2.30p.m., it was show time. The songs that we performed are:

Parade

• Tinggi di Angkasaraya

Static

• Perro Caliante
• Hujan di Tengahari
• Putra Putri
• Riverdance Finale
• Gelang

Besides that, colour guards performed with us as well. Here are some pictures of our performance.

Sports Day

On the 2nd of July, CHS had its 43th Sports Day. The event started off with the march past of various uniform groups. The two songs that CHS Band played are Perro Caliente and Tinggi di Angkasaraya.

After the flag raising ceremony and speeches, it was time for us to march out. We then half an hour or so to rest and be ready for the static performance. The two songs that we performed during the static performance are Birdland and Riverdance Finale. Not forgetting, the colour guards performed as well.







Thank you all ex-members that came to support us on Sports Day. And thank you Shea Shin for helping the colour guards. To all colour guards, well done! :)