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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Sectionals Today
Alright, since its my turn to post on the blog, i shall talk about today's sectional. Although TA is coming soon, that does not mean we should slack off from music. Note that band is like one of the CCA that is not standing down for TA. Thats means we should practise even more. Today we had sectionals in the storeroom, it is a new environment for all of us and I can say the sound there seems nicer but yet its not nice. Although we have been making vast improvement, there are still tiny parts here and there that still need to work on. Overall may seem nice, but if these little things are not solved, how can we improve even more? Our attitude during sectionals is also important. We should have some basic self-discipline during sectionals. I can see that today the conduct is not really good. I do not want to name names but yes, we should really listen to Wallace speaking... He may joke wif us everytime, but thats just his style of teaching us. Everyone has a different way of doing things. Today, people can make unnecessary noise when Wallace is talking/giving advice. Some even playing their own music or rather NOISE.... What is this? Imagine u in Wallace's shoes, do u think u will like it? U speaking to some bunch of blocks that not listening to u?? He may not show he's pissed, but its obvious enuf isnt it? Why cant we just sit down and practise hard to at least 1 hour str8... when its time to joke we joke, if not there is also time for serious. The reason why our section can be so strong is that we have a proper sectionals. Ever since after Dom's batch, sectionals discipline has been droping alot.... This should not be happening... We are from the Saxophone section, be proud to carry 1... We should always have the basic discipline in us.... So how about a deal saxes? We all listen and focus during sectionals and whens theres a break, thats the time to joke alright? Other then that, we should concentrate and play only when Wallace asked us to... If u really nid to, theres no harm in asking Wallace for permission if u could try out some part... At least he wun get to frustrated.... TA coming soon, rmb to study too.... Have fun.. Samuel =)
Yours Wonderfully.sji-saxes at 10:08 PM Monday, February 16, 2009
hello! this is your usl, cherng hao again. i just wanna thank all of you for giving me such a good time being the usl. thank you all for listening to my crap and letting me take/conduct you all for sectionals. i hope that all of you would continue to work hard as i believe you all really want to get a GOLD for this year's SYF. to the sec2s, i hope that you all would not disappoint me. though you're not in the SYF group now, your chance will still come in 2year's time, when your batch will be the most experienced batch. so i really do hope that both of you would continue to work hard to achieve whatever goal you have set for yourself. as for the sec3s and sec4s, i hope that you all will keep up the good work :) and also remember not to neglect your studies. ok thats all for today, very tired le. bb!
Yours Wonderfully.sji-saxes at 9:49 PM Friday, February 13, 2009
hi saxes! this is your USL, vong cherng hao posting :) i shall talk about 3things today: wed's sectionals, SCH rehearsal and sat's band rehearsal. WED'S SECTIONALS though it was already the second time i'm taking sectionals, i would still say i learnt a lot from it, and it definitely was a fun and enriching experience :) good job saxes! i hope all of you would continue with the good work and not get complacent ok? to all the sec2s, feel free to approach any of your seniors (including ME) if you don't know how to play any rhythm or don't know the fingering for any notes. no need to feel shy....... xD i know that one day you people will be able to outshine us, if you work hard enough :) because you all have the potential to do so. must buck up ok? sec2 already, no more slacking le. got juniors already leh! xD OVERTURE: overall not bad. but still must work on running notes - not clear/not together enough. band is all about teamwork. so must listen to one another and make sure all of you follow the conductor's (or whoever is conducting's) tempo ACCURATELY. come in confidently at the second bar of letter A also.. IMPORTANT! doesn't matter if other sections play soft, just play like you always do :) JERICHO: overall not bad, but not as good as overture. tenor sax should come out more in bar3. at 'victory', please take care of intonation (mainly alto saxes) triplets should be more even at letter J and F, and remember to play them together as a section. sec2s, again, please practise more on your running notes at 'celebration'. SCH REHEARSAL as you all know, there will be sound check at SCH this coming sunday, 15th feb. here are the details (applicable only to SYF members): reporting venue/time: SJI band room, 12.30pm. attire: concert attire (remember to bring your blazer!) SCH sound check time slot: 3.30-4.30pm dismissal place/time: SJI band room, 5.30pm SAT'S BAND REHEARSAL remember to take down whatever mr tan says about our section. and talk less during rehearsal :) one last thing, always bear in mind that PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT! (don't come jack me and say 'but no one's perfect, so why practice?' i don't CARE!!.. ) that's it for the day. till i post again, BYEBYE!
Yours Wonderfully.sji-saxes at 6:33 PM Thursday, February 12, 2009
Hey guys. How do u like the new blogskin? Anyway its none other than our favourite song; Pink Panther! Anyway reminder to Cherng Hao to post for this week by Sunday night, and please try to include Sunday's SCH rehearsal. Anyway, the blog template is not complete yet, and i'll require some help with the template zainul, cos i noe ure very good with blogs. Have trouble with aligning the names part. Will complete the blogskin at a later date. Anyway shan't post too long, hope you guys anjoy your sports day, and strive towards an SYF Gold! YES. WE. CAN. DO. IT.! =D Yours Wonderfully, Corporal Keith (The reed chipper)
Yours Wonderfully.sji-saxes at 11:30 PM Saturday, February 7, 2009
hello. since i'm suppose to post something.. i'll do it now. haha ok. i wont post any personal reflection, cause its suppose to be PERSONAL. so anyways.. the u-sl is decided last thursday. and its none other than VONG CHERNG HAO! had sectionals today during parade. and ch conducted for most of it. pracitised through jericho and overture. the usual pieces, and yeah. thats it.
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