the life of an NYPSO clarinetist

2009-10-09T01:58:00.003+08:00

Hello to all.

This will be the final arrangements of parts for both Main Band and Wind Ensemble.

Eb
Gerald

1st Clarinet
Francesca
Betty

2nd Clarinet
Hasniza
Joseph

3rd Clarinet
Evelyn
Eileen( not involve in ensemble)
Leon

Bass Clarinet
ZhiJie
ShuWen

Orchestra
Francesca
Joseph

NEXT, Sectionals will be on

12 October 2009(Monday, 3pm- 5pm)
14 October 2009(Wednesday, 3pm-5pm)
17 October 2009(Saturday, Time to be confirmed)

ALSO, In conjunction of people having attachment and working, the attendance rate decreased. Hence, starting from 6 October 2009 till the concert, please maintain at least 85% attendance. For people who missed band practice from 14 October 2009 to 6 October 2009, you will have to make up with either sectionals or DECLARED self- practice. Meaning you will need to inform me. Do have some initiatives on your own.

ADDITIONALLY, In disrupts of instrument loan, you will need to look for Francesca to sign in and out the instrument each time you loan.

LASTLY! PLEASE PRACTICE THE WORK GIVEN BY TANG LAO SHI.

Any unhappiness or confusion mail me at lamshuwei@hotmail.com

2009-10-01T21:37:00.003+08:00

Ppl who are playing for ensemble

Eb - _______
1st - Betty, ________
2nd - Has, Joseph
3rd - Gerald, Evelyn
Bass - Shuwen, zhijie

there's still 2 more space for Eb and 1st. I need your help to play for the wind ensemble if you are performing for the concert.

Francesca/joseph will be contacting you all abt the band stuffs from now. Please cooperate with them :D Thanks.

2009-09-30T18:57:00.002+08:00

Tang Xiao Ping will be teaching basics to strengthen our foundation. he will be teaching as a whole section but will also be teaching individually to cater to each needs. There will be around 2 sectionals each week. i will update everyone through here when the sectional timing is confirmed.
And please practice your pieces during your own timing so during the sectional, tang laoshi will not have to waste his time teaching the rhythm all that.

If you all know, there will be a concert during December. And our section has only 4 or 5 players who come for practice frequently. And now Dr Goh says that those who din come for the previous practice, can no need to come to the consecutive practice and will not be able to join the concert. And there's no need to ask timothy, me or Dr goh whether you can perform or not. If you still want to perform, you have to go for practice on Monday and other consecutive practices.

NO excuses for those who are having FYP or attachment not to come for band practice unless you already intend not to perform for the concert. If you are working during your holidays, you can still come after your work. Dun tell me you are tired, cuz those ppl who are working and still wants to perform will still try their best to make it for the practices.

2009-07-02T17:59:00.002+08:00

Shuwen - M
Malcolm - M
Joseph - as large as possible
Zhijie - as large as possible
Desmond Chow - L
Jiayi - XS
Francesca - S
Evelyn - S
Gerald - M
Huimin - S
Desmond - M
SArah - S
Has - S
Jiexin - S

This is the T-shirt size for those who are going to WMC. For some who din sms me, i put S for ladies and M for guys.

2009-07-02T10:19:00.008+08:00

TAKE NOTE!!!
New dress code for Ladies

Sinfonique 09
inform everyone abt the dress code?
Males
black leather shoes
black socks
black business dress pants
black belt
white long sleves shirt
BLACK blazer
Maroon Tie.

Ladies
Full Black (Blouse + Dress Pants) *long sleeve blouse
Black Shoes (Must be those business professional type like covered high heels/ flats. NO SNEAKERS)

Get ready your Black files by next practice.
Report at 630pm on wednesday 8th july for soundcheck practice @ auditorium
Some ppl will be sharing the instruments with the alumni and year1s.
Correct me if i'm wrong

Angeline - 394635 } sharing with Karen (Alumni)
Huimin - F___14 } sharing with Peiyi (Alumni)
Joseph - 394645 } }sharing with Huiling (Alumni)
Shuwen - sharing with Sasa (Alumni)
Zhijie - sharing with Shuting (Alumni)
Hasniza - 394658 }sharing with Minghui (Year 1)
Jiexin - 394664 }sharing with Betty (Year 1)
394660 - Eileen Ng (Year 1)
394672 - share with Jacqueline (Alumni) and Yoke Lian (Year 1)

If you have your own clarinet, please use your own if possible.

WMC
About the T-shirt size for those who are going to WMC, please sms me NOW.
Excuse letter for WMC should be ready by 13th july.

SECTIONAL for main band!!!
This sat sectional from 11pm to 3 or 4pm Tang Xiao Ping is teaching. Please eat before you come.

And happy birthday to Jiexin!!

2009-06-28T01:05:00.001+08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HASNIZA!!

2009-06-24T23:43:00.002+08:00

Dress code for Sinfonique

Guys:

Black Blazer
White Long Sleeve shirt
Black pants
Black leather shoe
Maroon tie

Note: For the guys who dun have black blazer, you can borrow from the SA Office on your own, or you can borrow from friends or tailor-make your blazer.

Ladies:

Black Blazer
White Long Sleeve shirt
Black dress pants
Black ladies shoe

Note: For ladies who dun have blazer, you have to either buy one or borrow from your friend. Now is GSS, so is quite cheap for ladies blazer at those atrium sales in the mall. Or you can try Robinson sales at Expo.

There is no sectional for year 1s tmr. But there might be one on sat. Will sms you all again.

2009-06-18T17:51:00.003+08:00

Re-audition on 23 June.
Sinfonique Concert on 10 July.
WMC on 19 July.

For Main Band
There will be sectional on Saturday from 11am taught by Desmond Chow. This 2 weeks sectional will last not only for 2 hours as we need to work out our fingering, rhythm and intonation. The sectional will only end until Desmond Chow stops. I need full attendance for this 2 weeks sectional. Only valid reason will be excused. If you have any appointments like work or rehearsals in the morning, please still come after that if possible. If you need to leave earlier, tell me earlier also.

As for the alumni practice, i will tell weixiang abt the ppl who are performing for alumni. So please attend the sectionals first.
Even though some of you might not be joining for WMC, i still hope that you come for sectionals as there is still Sinfonique to work on.
But if you really do not want to come, i will not force you and will not ask you for your reason.

And those instruments that need to be repair, please sms me now with your instrument number and what do you want to repair.

For Year 1s
As for the year1s that are performing, sectionals will be conducted on the 25 June(Thurs) at 630pm tentatively. Please do come. Any changes will sms you all again. Only valid reasons will be excused. Telling me that you have many assignments will not be excused cuz i have tons waiting for me to do too.
But If you really do not want to come, i will not ask you for reasons cuz this is your concert.

These are the parts for the year1s..
1st - Betty, Gerald
2nd - Yoke Lian, Eileen
3rd - Evelyn, Ming Hui

if you are not happy with your parts or you want to change, sms me now.

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Sorry for sounding so harsh or what, but the concert is drawing near, so i hope that our section can really improve alot.
Thanks.

2009-06-10T21:57:00.004+08:00

Hi all,

Sectionals with Dr Goh on Tues, 16th June, 3-5pm.
Excuse letters will be given out to those who are having attachments and FYP.
It is a MUST to attend this sectional.

For every practice now, everyone have to report to the bad room by 630pm SHARP.
No latecomers and everyone has to attend warm-up.
If you are having attachments or FYP and cannot come on time, reasons must be given Timothy

please hand in the new indemnity forms on Wed when you have gotten it the next prac.
And if your instruments needs repair, send me an email.

This saturday there's sectionals. Timing to be confirmed again.

2009-05-27T13:11:00.003+08:00

Happy Birthday to Desmond!!

And congrats to daisy, jiexin, sarah, fahmi, malcolm and hong ghee for officially graduated from NYP!!

Back to the topic.
Tang Xiao Ping will not be in Singapore until June 26, but there will be sectional on this sat 11-1pm. Please do self practice. If you are not coming please tell me.

And for this month of june, do you all want to shift the sectional from sat to friday?? It only apply for this month until Tang Xiao Ping comes back. Please either tag here or send email to me cuz my sms overlimit liao.

Good luck to all for the audition on Monday.
And please drink plenty of water. There's already one confirmed case of H1N1 in Singapore already. Please dun let yourself fall sick.

2009-04-03T11:56:00.002+08:00

There is sectionals on every Saturday 11-1pm.

Please do come for every sectional.

Thank You.

2009-03-30T00:23:00.001+08:00

Happy Birthday to Leon -> 28th Mar

Happy Birthday to Francesca -> 30th Mar

2009-03-22T01:44:00.004+08:00

Happy Birthday to Huimin!!!

Back to main topic...
As you all know that Dr Goh will not be coming in for the coming 2 weeks. So there will be sectionals. Below are the date and time for sectionals.

23 mar(Monday)
6.45-9pm
Room TBC
*After 9pm will be combine

25 mar (Wednesday) - TBC

28 mar(Saturday)
1230 - 230pm
Room TBC

30 mar (Monday)
645-9pm
Room TBC
*After 9pm will be combine

1 Apr (Wednesday)
7-9pm
*After 9pm will be combine

I will try to book the rooms for sectionals. And please come :)

FYI: I will update quite frequently abt the info abt band or sectionals. So do check back here regularly.

2009-03-19T23:10:00.003+08:00

To all year 3s

I'm not very good with words but thank you all and hope you all will get into the uni course you want and enjoy your NS life soon. :)

And one bad news is, the year 3s' deferment has failed. So we might have to reshuffle again. I hope there's not a big difference with the present state.
The confirmed ones who are going to WMC are Joseph, Huimin, Sarah, Hasniza and Francesca. Others are still pending. I hope that we all can work hard together and create a strong section.

Below are the parts newly assigned.

Bass Clarinet
Lee Zhi Jie
*Huang Shu Wen

Alto Clarinet
Leon Heng

Eb Clarinet
Liang Jiayi (guest player)

1st Clarinet
Desmond Chow (guest player)
Francesca

2nd Clarinet
*Hasniza
*Lim Huimin
Angeline Lam

3rd Clarinet
*Sarahjane
*Joseph Koh
Seah Jiexin

And and and, we seriously need more ppl to join our section. So if you have any friends or juniors that would like to join please pull them in.

REMINDER!!!!
Sectionals on this Saturday at 11am - 1pm at G217. Please be there.

2009-03-17T17:30:00.004+08:00

Hey ppl

Next 2 weeks Dr Goh won't be coming in but there will be sectionals during the practice. So i will be asking Tang Xiao Ping laoshi to come down if possible. Please do attend the practice as usual unless you got valid reason. No reason like gathering will be accepted. If you are not coming, please tell me the earlier. Dr Goh is particular abt having sectionals, they will be monitoring the attendance and when are we having sectionals.

And please hand in the WMC and membership form to me latest by tmr. Cuz they will not be collecting it anymore.

Just a reminder that there is sectionals on this saturday at 11am. Attendance will be taken.

2009-03-13T23:48:00.003+08:00

This will be the parts assigned.
* -> means that these ppl are confirm, 100%, guarantee will go to WMC

Bass Clarinet
Lee Zhi Jie
Huang Shu Wen

Alto Clarinet
Leon Heng

Eb Clarinet
Liang Jiayi (guest player)

1st Clarinet
Desmond Chow (guest player)
Francesca
Malcolm Sng

2nd Clarinet
*Koh Hong Ghee
*Hasniza
Desmond Wong
Fahmi

3rd Clarinet
*Sarahjane
*Joseph Koh
*Lim Huimin
Seah Jiexin
Claris Tan
Angeline Lam

This will be your parts. Pls practice~~~~
Got any complains abt the parts please tell me.
Thank you.

2009-03-11T14:55:00.002+08:00

Hi all. This is Angeline here.
There will be some shuffling of parts for the Sinfonique and WMC. I have not really settle the parts arrangement yet, so for the time being, just stick back with the original parts till next week.
As for the sectional timing, it will continue to be on Saturday, but the timing is to be confirmed again. The sectional will most likely to start next week. Will sms you all again.

As for the attendance thingy, pls do sms me before band prac if you are not coming with your reason. So i can have a jiao dai.

Pls do practise hard for the pieces and drink more water. The weather these few days are like shit..so drink more water, dun fall sick.

Thank you.
And jiayou for those who are having attachments and fyp.
Stay tune for updates on the clar parts.

2009-01-17T23:49:00.003+08:00

Above is the schedule for Sinfonia 2009. Please bring the appropriate attire...
For guys:
1. White long sleeve
2. Black Blazer
3. Black bow tie
4. Black dress pants
5. Black belt (if applicable)
6. Black socks
7. black dress shoes
For the bow tie I think they are giving tomorrow.

For girls:
All black.
If wearing skirt, bust be below knee length.

Please take note of the time you are required to rehearse, and be at the backstage 10 minutes before that.

Thats all... Good luck everyone... After working so hard the day is finally here... JIA YOU!!!!

Bye...

Desmond

2009-01-13T23:51:00.005+08:00

Hi People,

Sinfonia is nearing... It's like in 5 days time... Please continue to work hard and polish up places where you need to practice... Anyway, the concert repertoir will be as follows:

Symphony No. 2 in C – 4th Movement
PI Tchaikovsky

String Ensemble
Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana
Pietro Mascagni

The Young Prince and Princess
Rimsky-Korsakov

March 98
Masamicz Amano

The Inn of the Sixth Happiness
Malcom Arnold

Gloriosa (Symphonic Poem for Band)
Yasuhide Ito

Intermission

Percussion Ensemble
Don’t be BLUE MON
Lalo Davia

Technology
Jim Casella

Cappriccio Italien
PI Tchaikovsky

Legend of Yao
Arr. Ong Jiin Joo

Rhapsody in Blue
George Gershwin

Symphony No.1- 4th Movement
Johannes Brahms

Orpheus in the Underworld
Jacques Offenbach

When you believe
Whitney Houston/Mariah Carey (with choir and singers)

Encore:
Power of the Dream

Please have your scores in your BLACK files in th above order for subsequent practices... This is the last week of practice... I hope that everyone will hang in there and be present for all the remaining practices... COME ON!!! ITS JUST 3 MORE PRACTICES!!!!

This is the latest practice schedule

Thats all for now... Bye and take care... Don't fall sick!!!!! Drink more water and rest well...

Merry Christmas!!!

2008-12-25T22:36:00.005+08:00

Hi everyone...

MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!

Haha... Hope you all enjoyed a wonderful christmas...

Anyway, the chalet will be from the 26th to 28th of December, which is Friday to Sunday. Reporting time is at 4pm, and please bring along some snacks or food too. It is at Downtown East. We will SMS the room number to you tomorrow. You all may want to meet somewhere first before going to the chalet, so there won't be any people that are missing.

For those that made blazers, they are ready for collection at the SA office. The price is $17.50.

There is also a change of plan on Monday's practice. Band practice will be from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Then there will be orchestra practice from 8.30pm to 9.30pm. Pieces that we are practicing for orchestra will be Tchaikovsky No. 2 and A Orchestra Fanfare. Only Jiexin and Hong Ghee need to attend the orchestra practice.

The MM Lee performance is on 5th January 2009, and there will be a full run through at the atrium on 2nd January 2009 which is a friday. Excuse letters will be given.

Please also take note of the email I sent earlier.

Desmond

New arrangement

2008-11-17T15:08:00.004+08:00

Yoz people...

I know this blog is stagnant and rotting for the past dunno how many months... Anyway, I have just sorted out the new parts... If there are any complaints, you may tell that to me...

The new arrangement is:

1st Clarinet
Koh Hong Ghee
Hasniza Binte Zainel
Francesca Peck
Malcolm Sng (Tentatively)

2nd Clarinet
Desmond Wong
Seah Jiexin
Angeline Lam
Eileen Tan
Mabel Chew

3rd Clarinet
Fahmi
Sarah Jane
Claris Tan
Lim Huimin
Joseph Koh
Lau Xiao Qian (Tentatively)

Alto Clarinet
Leon Heng (Tentatively)
Pauline Tan

Bass Clarinet
Lee Zhi Jie
Huang Shu Wen

Thats all... Bye... Have a nice day... :)

Section BBQ

2008-08-24T04:00:00.003+08:00

Hey people

The BBQ is confirmed... Its at 12 September 2008, at Rio Vista, 30 Upper Serangoon View #1139... The nearest MRT station is Hougang... So those who are going please leave a tag... The price is not confirmed yet... But should be around $10 to $20 depnding on how many people are going... So please let me know if you are going ASAP... Thanks... I'll let you all know the price after its confirmed...

Ciao

Random

2008-08-12T01:10:00.002+08:00

Hey people....

Enjoying your break from band? haha... Ok anyway some updates... As most of you would know, some clarinetists are currently planning some chalet or bbq for the section... But its not really comfirmed yet, or maybe I still don't know somethings... Well but anyway, its the exam break now... So people, STUDY HARD!!!! hahaha... Although its killing me now... Exams, tests and sadistic lecturers should be made illegal... They are morally unethical...

Ok whatever haha.... This post is just to stop the blog from stagnating further...

Wee...

Byes... :)

2008-07-14T20:54:00.001+08:00

Hey people...

Are you all missing Vienna and Salzburg right now? haha... Anyway, great job for everyone of us... Our hardwork paid off, and we have achieved on the 6th July 2008,

1st place in the category "Symphonic Band" with excellent success,
Winner of the Summa Cum Laude Award of the City of Vienna in the category "Symphonic Band"

Woohoo!!!! You all deserve a pat on your backs... haha...

Anyway, I am just here to remind you that there will be no band practice this week, and Sinfonique practice resumes on 21 July... Which is next monday, 6.30pm at the bandroom... So please be there... haha...

Thats all... Hope you all don't have jet lag now... hahaha... Mine is killing me...

Ok... byebye... :)

2008-07-01T23:31:00.005+08:00

Clarinet section if you are not going for any sectionals or practices, please call me or message me to tell me why BEFORE the practice...

All I can say is I am very disappointed... I am sure all of you are young adults... So please behave like one... If you are not coming, tell me... I am sure in your secondary school you will tell your section leader automatically if you are not coming... So if a secondary school student can have that type of discipline, why don't poly students have it... Especially the year 1s... Some of you have never told me why you all did not appear for practice, ever yourself... I don't want to treat you all like some primary school kid, need to call you every practice to ask if you are coming or not...

Today's attendance was atrocious... ONLY 4 PEOPLE CAME??? And only Fahmi, Mabel and Angeline bothered telling me... What about the rest??? Let me just say this simply... YOU STOOD ME UP!!!! And I believe its not the first time too... You think I don't have projects and work? I have tons of projects to do too... But I still went for the sectionals... Why? Cause I thought all of you are going, and should not just throw you all aside 3 days before flying to Vienna... If you have alot of work, you could have told me... At least I know how many people is going, I can decide whether to cancel it or not, and do my project which is due tomorrow...

So, the bottomline is, if you are not coming, be it practice or sectionals, please tell me automatically... Not after I call you... And tell me why... At least I can account for your absence... I would greatly appreciate your kind gesture of courtesy...

Desmond

Amended SCL Practice Schedule

2008-06-25T02:34:00.001+08:00

SCL Practice Schedule

2008-06-20T00:50:00.007+08:00

Dear section members,

The holidays are going to end very soon... I hope you all have had a good holiday... However, next week will be the re-auditions... Therefore, I hope that those who are required to go for the re-auditions try your best, and practice the parts where you still cannot play... I hope that you all will go for the practices and sectionals... I know that the common test is coming, and also everyone have a lot of work and projects to rush... But, we are only left with less than 2 weeks before we depart for Vienna... Thus, I hope you all can use this time left wisely, and prepare well...

For those that keep saying that I don't want to go for Vienna or whatever, its not the time to say these now... You have already practiced hard, come for all the practices, paid for the trip, and etc... So, I hope that everyone will cooperate, and improve wherever you need to… Thanks…

Desmond

Vienna Itinerary

2008-06-19T00:22:00.003+08:00

For those that still do not know the itinerary for the Vienna trip, its here. http://www.concerts-austria.com/nanyang/itinerary.htm... Please go and see... haha... Thats all

Bye...

Daisy

Attire for SCL competition

2008-06-17T03:34:00.003+08:00

we're left with about 2 more weeks before we depart for Vienna, so let's all JIAYOUUUU! :D

anw, just wanna inform you guys about our attire for the competition and orchestra performances.

attire for GUYS:
- black blazer
- black long pants (formal type)
- white long sleeve shirt (formal type)
- black covered shoes (leather type if possible, NO SPORTS SHOES TYPES PLEASE)
- black socks
- maroon ties (to be settled by the committee, members don't need to go and buy their own ties)
for those guys who do not have blazers and have signed up to make their blazers, they will be borrowing from the school first as the tailor made blazers will not be ready before we depart. for guys, you all are so fortunate! school can help you get them.. so TREASURE THEM! :D

attire for GIRLS:
- black blazer
- black long pants (formal type)
- white long sleeve shirt (formal type)
- black covered shoes (best if it is court shoes)

girls, i'm so sorry, those who do not have blazers will have to go and buy it themselves. yupp..
p.s. now is GSS, so for girls, the blazers are DAMN CHEAP NOW! GO GRAB IT! WHILE STOCKS LAST! :DD

should anyone of you have any problems, concerns, issues or questions about the trip or anything, please email them to us. we will try to answer them as best as we know and can. just fyi, mr han will come down to brief the band during the last week before we fly. and please assure your parents that everything is on track, that everything is in safe hands. i know some parents are getting VERY VERY concerned now as the departure dates are nearing. also fyi, we will be able to give you guys booklets for this trip. so please, rest assured you will be fully informed by the last week. sorry for the very much delay. we're trying as fast as possible to piece the puzzle together. do help us by understanding and being cooperative! ((:

one more thing to note for the girls, all white long sleeve shirts are to be COLLARED! no casual blouse nor casual blazers please. thanks!

and one more thing to note for everyone, there is a possibility that we will be wearing this blazer-attire for about 4 or 5 times, or maybe even more :/
so if you want, please get more white formal tops to bring for the trip.

regards,
JOLENE (:

2008-06-17T00:13:00.004+08:00

Hi people... Firstly, congratulations to everyone who passed the audition... And for those who failed, work hard for the next audition... I believe you all can do it!!!!

Today, I shall reveal the parts for Sinfonique... For the 2nd half,

Eb
Melcolm

1st
Nilam
Hasniza
Eileen
Hong Ghee

2nd
Joseph
Fahmi
Francesca
Claris
Angeline

3rd
Desmond
Jiexin
Huimin
Mabel
Ira
Xiao Qian

Alto
Shuyin
Pauline

Bass
Zhi Jie
Shu Wen

This is FINAL!!!! haha... No complaints... Bleah~ haha

Byebye and good luck... weee....

2008-06-12T01:39:00.003+08:00

Hey all...

Guess what did Mr. Tan said to me today??? He said... "Desmond, your section is improving alot..." hahahahaha... So people please continue to practise hard... And kudos to Hong Ghee too for the sectionals... The competition is less than 1 month away... Give it your best k??? haha... But first please clear the audition... Clear all the notes and rhythm... haha...

By the way, sectionals is this coming friday at 6.30pm in the bandroom... Please come and practise... Especially if you think you still cannot make it for the audition... haha... If you are very sure you will pass then come and help the others too... haha... So thats all... haha

Your lovely SL,
Daisy

Outing update

2008-06-11T00:05:00.005+08:00

Hey people,

Francesca suggested that instead of going for the southern ridge thingy, we can go her house for bbq after a movie in the afternoon. Joseph suggested that we have the southern ridge on sunday, before going for the philwinds concert... Please tell me which one you all prefer... The original plan, Francesca's suggestion, or Joseph's suggestion... Thanks....

Daisy

Section Outing

2008-06-08T21:35:00.002+08:00

Hi all...

I shall update you all on the section outing... haha... Francesca has suggested that we should go to this Southern Ridges thing for our outing, then after that maybe go and watch a movie or something... The website for the southern ridge thing is www.nparks.gov.sg/southernridges.html As for the movie, we shall see what you all want to watch... Any suggestions?

Thats all for now... If you all have any other suggestions please tell me ok? haha... Bye bye...

Daisy

Audition dates and Time

2008-06-07T00:33:00.003+08:00

Hi all,

This is the audition list for 7th June 2008

This is the audition list for 14th June 2008

Please take note of your time and reach at least 15 minutes before your audition time. Sectionals this week is cancelled, as it is an audition day, and Chow Desmond (the tutor) is not able to make it. Please use this time to rest or do projects or whatever. I hope it is spent meaningfully... haha... Anyway, sectional will resume next week on saturday... Probably in the afternoon as most of our auditions is on the 14th in the evening... Please also remember to hand in your application forms for Sinfonique to me on Monday...

COMMON TEST IS COMING!!!! At least for me... I don't know about others... haha... But if you do have common test, Good Luck to us... hahaha... By the way, there will be a section outing next week... Probably on Thursday? Please let me know when you all are free... Will update you all on the next practice... haha... Oh and I have decided to rotate players for Sinfonique... Please check the blog for more information at a later time...

Cheers,
Your flowery SL...

2008-06-02T23:29:00.003+08:00

audition is coming.

please have the sense of urgency to practise and clear notes and rhythm which is should have been done.

if u expect on the audition to play well without practising, then i can tell u good luck.

from fahmi

2008-05-31T00:24:00.003+08:00

Hey yo people...

haha... Seems like ages since this is updated... So just here to say, we are around 1 month to the competition, and the auditions are coming... So people... WORK HARD!!!! If you still have not gotten your notes and rhythm right, you ought to get slapped... haha... jkjk... But please practice ok??? You all ar make me very worried you know? Sectionals never come, practice never come haiyo... tsktsk... Ok I know I am sounding like an old auntie here... So I shall stop... hahaha...

Well... Please go practice your parts ok? Don't only say say to fu yan me only... haha... And if you already know your notes and stuff then, improve on other areas and help the others... haha...

Ok thats all then... Bye bye...

Ur lovely and flowery SL...

2008-05-15T00:21:00.004+08:00

Hi... its me... Ur lovely SL again... haha...

Ok thats so bhb... haha... Anyway, all year 1s going for the SCL competition, please pay $600 to the SA office at Blk E level 4 on Thursday, 22 May 2008... Please remember to pay because it will be the only day that you can pay... Seniors, please pay by 14th May 2008...

Please only pay $600 if your balance left after paying with PSEA is more that $600... But if its less than that then just pay all at once, cause the cost of the trip is only estimated at $1272... There may still be changes... But if you have already paid the full value of $1272, and the amount is less than that, then a refund of the extra money would be made...

Sectionals will be compulsory for all partcipants of ths SCL... Its on every Satuday frm 10.30am to 2pm... This saturday the sectionals will be the flutes from 10.30am to 1pm....

For the indemnity form for the band camp, please hand in to me BY FRIDAY!!! Those that does not have the form please come and get from me tomorrow... I'll be in school from 2 to 6... I would prefer you to look for me after 6... The camp is on 23rd to 24th May... Its 2 days, 1 night orientation camp... But there will still be practice during the camp...

Thats all... Bye bye

2008-05-13T01:33:00.002+08:00

yoyo people!!!

Haha... Congrats for everyone who is able to go to Vienna... Which is essencially everyone who applied... Maybe some dun feel that its something worth congratulating... But whatever... haha...

Anyway, there will not be an audition in 14th May, which is coming wednesday... Its just the date to get notes and rhythm right... The part where it is the date for audition is a rumour set off by dunno who...

So people who are going for the competition, please remember to come on every wednesday and monday, and also, those not going for SCL, please come every monday... Those who are going, please continue to practice hard, and improve more and more... By the way, we need to bring someone down to contra alto clarinet... I already have a candidate in mind, but if anyone has any suggestions or want to volunteer to play, please feel free to give me your suggestion... I'll take that into consideration...

Well... thats all for now...

Your lovely SL,
Desmond

2008-05-01T01:06:00.003+08:00

Hey people...

First, lets welcome the year 1s to our section!!! Wee... *Claps*

Ok anyway, for the benefit of the year 1s, I shall say more about the details for the Vienna trip... The trip is from 5th July 2008 to 12 July 2008, which is on the week 13 of the semester... This trip would be for a festival cum competition which is called the Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival The accomodation is a decent hotel... (Thats what they say lah... So please don't quote from me... If not....... hahaha) Anyway, some days food will be provided, some days we have to look for our own food... According to Ah Girl aka Zhi Jie, the food there is about 10 euros, which translates to about 20 Singapore dollars...

Anyway, the total fees for the trip is S$4230 , and since the school is subsidising 70% for students, we have to pay S$1272... This is still subject to changes though... But the changes won't be that big.... As we all have a PSEA account, you can use the money in your PSEA account to pay for the trip... You can check how much you have in your account by calling 62600777... It is 24 hours, you will be served by a computer... hahaha... Well, after paying with your PSEA, you can pay the balance left using either cheque or nets, by installments... The installment is at least S$600 each month starting from May 2008, and if the balance left is less than S$600, then you have to pay it all at once in May... The payment must be made to the Student Affairs (SA) office in the first week of the month... The SA office is located at Blk E level 4, and if you are paying by cheque, please make it payable to "Nanyang Polytechnic"

There would be an audition to determine if you have cleared all your basics for senior on 14 May 2008... For year 1s, its in june, but I don't know the exact date... So please practice more, and try to clear your notes ok??? haha... To prepare for the competition, our section also has sectionals every saturday at 11am... So, please come, especially if you are going to go for the competition...

Thats all for the moment... If you still have any doubts or problems, please feel free to contact me at 91399045 or email me at desmond_wong_209@hotmail.com...

Desmond

2008-04-26T21:00:00.004+08:00

Hey people...

The Vienna trip has been comfirmed... So people going, please practice more ok? Clear the basics by 14 May 2008... haha... Don't die at the audition... Then so wasted... haha... Jia you!!!

Anyway, for the payment, the amount left after using the PSEA to pay will be paid off by installments... Each installment will be S$600 per month... Each installment must be paid in the first week of the month, starting from May... If the amount left after paying by PSEA is less than $600, then you will have to pay it all in May... Payment mode will be by the mode that you have told me...

People paying by cheque, please fill in "Nanyang Polytechnic" at the "pay to" blank... The cheque is to be handed in to the SA office at Blk E level 6... For those who have indicated that they need financial assistance, please do not fret. I know it is taking quite some time already. Please be patient. Han will definitely get back to us ASAP regarding the full procedure. please rmb that all financial assistant offered are base on a case to case basis. we shall wait for han's reply ok? it will most prob come in by next week. The part for financial assistance is directly lifted from Jolene's email... So any questions about that please go ask her or me...

So thats all... Practice hard and study hard too... Take care...

Desmond aka Daisy

2008-04-13T18:28:00.006+08:00

Hi people...

Please bring the Pop culture, Latin gold, Spanish fever and Harry Potter scores for tomorrow's practice. Please also bring the ensemble pieces, as I would like to try playing them during the break... Also, we might be asked to play infront of leonard tan the ensemble pieces on wednesday... So if you have not practiced, please do so... I also need to know how much you are paying by PSEA or other payment modes like cheque or nets etc for the Vienna trip. To check how much you have in ur PSEA account, you can call 62600777, it is done by a computer and its 24 hours. If you have any attachment during the period of the Vienna trip, please tell me. I also need to know who is performing for the club crawl. Please confirm with me ASAP. Thanks

Desmond aka Daisy

2008-04-10T00:06:00.003+08:00

Yoyo everybody....

There will be sectionals on the coming friday at 6pm in the bandroom... Will be practicing the pieces for the ensemble performance at club crawl and maybe festive and pueblos also... haha... Please come ok... If not later I alone in the bandroom... haha...

Demond aka Daisy

2008-04-01T00:01:00.005+08:00

Hello... Sry that the blog is dead... haha... I am not a frequent blogger... Oops... Bleah~ haha...

Anyway, one of the pieces that we are playing for club crawl as clarinet ensemble is already found... I don't know when we can practice though... Hopefully as soon as possible... Its called Second Suite in F...

Another important thing is that those that are going for the Vienna competition, please tell me that you are going by latest COMING WEDNESDAY!!!! By the way, we need 16 clarinestists, 4 1st, 4 2nd, 4 3rds, 1 Eb, 1 Alto, 1 Bass, and 1 contrabass... So we are now short of 6... Therefore, if any of your friends are interested, please get them down to practice... The school is subsidising 70% of the costs for current student, so you need to pay $1300++. As for alumni, school subsidise 50% so they have to pay $2300++. For current student, you can pay by installments, starting from May, $600 per month, no interest. haha...

As for the attendance, those that wish to go would need to have at least 90% attendance starting from most likely this wednesday, 2nd April 2008... By the way, if you need the website, it is Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival haha... Wee... Oh and I hope that if you people are free, you all can do self practice... haha... *Trying to be politically correct* Opps... haha... Anyway, try to improve on your playing bah... JIAYOU!!!!

Ok thats all... Bye bye

Your beloved SL
Daisy aka Desmond...

2008-03-06T00:48:00.002+08:00

Yo everybody...

This is Desmond aka Daisy if you have forgotten my real name... Anyway, I am here to say that we will be performing 2 pieces for Club Crawl as a clarinet ensemble... Not that I want to but they say must so... Please dun come and flame me or something... haha... So if you all have any pieces in mind please let me know...

Another thing is please be punctual and present for practices... Cause attendance is taken... Also, if your attendance is below 80% CCA points will not be given... That is if you dun have a valid reason of cause... Erm... and chalet and such are not considered valid reasons... haha... Also if you cannot make it for any practices please tell me so that I can tell them why you are not here...

Thats all for now... haha...

cca points

2008-02-25T18:03:00.001+08:00

exchange program with bedok north n hougang -eve, jiexin, desmond, fahmi
mooncake-eve, jiexin, desmond, fahmi
nyp open hse 2006,2007-eve, jiexin, desmond, fahmi
giodarno - desmond, jiexin, fahmi

eve - nyp symphony orchestra symphonic sojorn 2005

tis is the file i send to alvin regarding the 4 cca events missing.those who sms me are there.

CookieMonster

dedicated to the year 3

2008-01-13T12:39:00.000+08:00

tis post is especially dedicatted to eve and hansel.they both are a valued and treasured member of nypso!for me, i have learnt alot from the both of them both clarinet stuff and being a better person that sort of thing.

to the both of them: hope that they will succeed in life.and dun forget to come back and play clarinet with us.

CookieMonster

Last performance

2008-01-13T12:31:00.000+08:00

Well... Yesterday was Hansel and my last performance as a student of NYP... Well.. Thanks peeps for giving us all these chance... =D Even though I left before... Hansel joined about 1 and half year back? LOL!

Thanks peeps... And also thanks for brighten up my life when I'm feeling down.. =D Well, people keep in touch ya? Can always meet up you know? Then when I've license can drive u all liao.. =P Then ask Hansel go rent car too... LOL! Oops~ Haha...

Okay.. Well I've got to do projects.. SEe ya peeps!

Regards,
Vampirejoker~

dead blog

2008-01-06T12:56:00.000+08:00

next performance the open house.i am like waiting for sarah sms.to tell me the open house details then i will quickly post here.maybe sarah hp is dead.phone spoil.nvm.later get from her during msn.

the ones that we know are that it is 10,11,12 of jan.

ooouhs i got the details
its

11th jan - 2pm perform
12th jan - 1.30 perform

the performance will last abt 1 hr or so

reporting time: i dunnoe.when i know i'll let u know. =)

recites some ancient ritual to revive tis blog

*waits for lightning to strike tis blog..then IT SHALL LIVE...

sry..lame moment

CookieMonster

christmas week no band

2007-12-17T23:45:00.000+08:00

christmas week no band okok.all of u have a merry christmas and have fun okok =)

CookieMonster

common test

2007-12-06T10:50:00.001+08:00

to all the clarinetists,

all the best for common test.may u guys pass with flying colors. =)

those no common test: so lucky no common test. =x

CookieMonster

Topics to make this blog not dead?

2007-11-27T01:14:00.000+08:00

Muahaha! Anyone got any topic to start the ball rolling? LOL! Cannot criticise or what so ever de topic wor... LOL! =P Sian lah... This blog is so dead liao lor.. And hor! Let me know whether you all got any idea what song to put on this blog.. So I can link them.. =D With Hansel providing space~ XD

Regards,
Vampire

going to concert

2007-10-26T14:48:00.000+08:00

dear clarinetists,

juz to let u know tat i am very proud that u guys are continuing to improve and helping each other. furthermore, nowdays there are so much practises and all so please rest more and drink more water.its coming close to the concert and all.so lets all stick together and help one another thru tis tough times(tough times coz handling skool and lotsa band prac at the same time is so not easy). As clarinetists we shall stick together and motivate each other.

We can do it coz we are NYPSO clarinetists!

cca points given

2007-10-22T12:34:00.000+08:00

juz to let u all know.i have already submitted the cca points as how it is in the previous post.

CookieMonster

cca points matters

2007-10-20T00:38:00.000+08:00

ppl to get cca points

Club Crawl 2007 18&19 April

Name: Muhamad Fahmi Bin Abdul Hamid(year 2)

Name: Koh Hong Ghee(year 2)

Name: Seah Jiexin(year 2)

Name: Sarah Jane Teo(year 2)

Name: Desmond Wong Mo Hui(year 2)

Name: Xu Xinyi,Eve(year 3)(*corrected: added)

Dance Alive Musical 27&28 April

Name: Muhamad Fahmi Bin Abdul Hamid(year 2)

Name: Koh Hong Ghee(year 2)

Name: Seah Jiexin(year 2)

Name: Sarah Jane Teo(year 2)

Name: Desmond Wong Mo Hui(year 2)

Name: Xu Xinyi,Eve(year 3)

Name: Koh Zhi Ren Hansel(year 3)

Name: Oh Yong Liang(year 2)(*corrected)

Fareast Performace 30 June

Name: Muhamad Fahmi Bin Abdul Hamid(year 2)

Name: Koh Hong Ghee(year 2)

Name: Seah Jiexin(year 2)

Name: Sarah Jane Teo(year 2)

Name: Desmond Wong Mo Hui(year 2)

Name: Lam Shu Wei(year 1)

Name: Xu Xinyi,Eve(year 3)

Name: Marjorie Claire Rezel(year 1)

Name: Ong Shu Hui Anna(year 1)

Name: Hasniza Binte Zainel(year 1)

Name: Siti Ahzuhaira Binte Ahmad(year 1)

Name: Low Chiew Li, Eliza(year 1)

Name: Lee Zhi Jie(year 1)

Name: Koh Zhi Ren Hansel(year 3)

Name: Claris Tan Fan Hui(year 1)(*correction: removed)

Name: Heng Zeng Yang Leon

Sinfonique! 13 July

Name: Muhamad Fahmi Bin Abdul Hamid(year 2)

Name: Koh Hong Ghee(year 2)

Name: Seah Jiexin(year 2)

Name: Sarah Jane Teo(year 2)

Name: Desmond Wong Mo Hui(year 2)

Name: Lam Shu Wei(year 1)

Name: Xu Xinyi,Eve(year 3)

Name: Marjorie Claire Rezel(year 1)

Name: Ong Shu Hui Anna(year 1)

Name: Hasniza Binte Zainel(year 1)

Name: Siti Ahzuhaira Binte Ahmad(year 1)

Name: Low Chiew Li, Eliza(year 1)

Name: Lee Zhi Jie(year 1)

Name: Koh Zhi Ren Hansel(year 3)

Name: Claris Tan Fan Hui(year 1)

Name: Heng Zeng Yang Leon

TPY stadium performance 15 July

Name: Muhamad Fahmi Bin Abdul Hamid(year 2)

Name: Koh Hong Ghee(year 2)

Name: Seah Jiexin(year 2)

Name: Sarah Jane Teo(year 2)

Name: Desmond Wong Mo Hui(year 2)

Name: Xu Xinyi,Eve(year 3)

Name: Koh Zhi Ren Hansel(year 3)

Racial Harmony Day Performance 18 July

Name: Muhamad Fahmi Bin Abdul Hamid(year 2)

Name: Koh Hong Ghee(year 2)

Name: Seah Jiexin(year 2)

Name: Sarah Jane Teo(year 2)

Name: Desmond Wong Mo Hui(year 2)

Name: Lam Shu Wei(year 1)(*corrected she nvr perform)

Name: Xu Xinyi,Eve(year 3)(*corrected: removed)

Name: Marjorie Claire Rezel(year 1)

Name: Ong Shu Hui Anna(year 1)

Name: Hasniza Binte Zainel(year 1)

Name: Siti Ahzuhaira Binte Ahmad(year 1)

Name: Low Chiew Li, Eliza(year 1)(*corrected: removed)

Name: Lee Zhi Jie(year 1)

Name: Koh Zhi Ren Hansel(year 3)

Name: Claris Tan Fan Hui(year 1)

Name: Heng Zeng Yang Leon

Library performance 25 July

Name: Muhamad Fahmi Bin Abdul Hamid(year 2)

Name: Koh Hong Ghee(year 2)

Name: Seah Jiexin(year 2)

Name: Sarah Jane Teo(year 2)(*corrected: she didn't play tat day)

Name: Desmond Wong Mo Hui(year 2)

Name: Lam Shu Wei(year 1)

Name: Xu Xinyi,Eve(year 3)(*corrected: removed)

Name: Ong Shu Hui Anna(year 1)

Name: Lee Zhi Jie(year 1)

Name: Koh Zhi Ren Hansel(year 3)

Name: Heng Zeng Yang Leon

tis is VERY VERY VERY important.tis contain ur cca points.so hor.if i miss out anything please lemme know.also if i added ur name wrongly.please be honest and tell me tat u nvr perform for tat event.if not, may retribution come to u swiftly.LOL.be honest please.tis is very very very important as i want tis to be fair as possible.these names i put in is wat i can remember and all.

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list

2007-10-07T16:05:00.000+08:00

here is the final list.like finally.with laoshi's help

1st clar
sarah
hansel
hong ghee

2nd clar
angeline
eve
desmond
hasniza

3rd clar
fahmi
jiexin
claris

update on schedule

2007-10-04T18:23:00.000+08:00

hello ppl.

i have send out an update on the rehearsal schedule and all.u shld receive it.if u dun receive it.please lemme know and i'll send 1 to u asap.

CookieMonster

memory

2007-09-27T01:33:00.000+08:00

with effect from today 27/09/07 every wed there will be laoshi special item practise.so please go and attend.timing is the same 6.30pm ~ 9.30pm.please go.this is important coz wat we are playing is going to show to laoshi how far as a symphony player has become.the song memory may be simple to us as compared to miss saigon or hora.but the song as many intonation and chords tat needs to be worked out as a section.please do not take tis for granted.i repeat.DO NOT TAKE MEMORY FORGRANTED.tis is an important song and is DEDICATED to laoshi.so please take tis seriously.

CookieMonster

no sections

2007-09-24T16:32:00.000+08:00

there will be no sectionals on the 24 sept 07. coz i wanna u guys to rest since there was a camp a few days back.so please take tis time to rest.

just to let u guys know.i have sent out an email regarding the schedule for the rehearsals and band practises.those who haven get.please let me know and i will send to u asap.

there will be an extra practise on wed or fri to practise the student body percussion and memory.

i am going to arrange rehearsals with our tutor.therefore, i would like to ask which day is suitable for u. (wed) or (sat after 1pm).please vote asap on the tagboard.i will count the vote.and i will arrange with the tutor.

CookieMonster

Change of practice

2007-09-15T21:36:00.000+08:00

Erm... Next week practice no longer is Woodwind sectional with laoshi... Today sarah announced that the woodwind and brass sectional will be alternate weeks... So..

Next week both practice will be the full band practice... the week after next is woodwind sectional on tues and brass sectional on thurs...

Don't forget about the camp on thurs... XD And... Monday that will be something got to do with Laoshi leaving... Don't know what plan they having lah hor... So... Everyone please be in bandroom at 630pm on coming Monday... XD

Regards,
Vampire

section parts

2007-09-10T22:34:00.000+08:00

here is ur list

1st clar
-sarah
-hasniza
-hong ghee

2nd clar
-eve
-daisy
-angeline
-hansel

3rd clar
-jiexin
-me
-claris
-anna

alto clar
-leon

bass clar
-zhijie

okok.here is the list.now is the holidays get to work b4 skool starts so that when skool starts u dun have to struggle juggling skool and band since band parts is kind of settled if u know ur songs well already.

ppl please please please SEEK HELP.the seniors are there to guide u.anything please contact me to open the band room door if u all wanna prac.

if u dunno how to play.ask 1 of the seniors to go down to skool with u so u can sort out ur part okok.

NYP CLARINETIST CAN DO IT!

CookieMonster

ur parts

2007-09-06T01:21:00.000+08:00

tis is ur parts for tis coming sinfornia 2007 concert arrangement

1sr clar
-sarah
-hong ghee
-hasniza

2nd clar
-desmond
-eve
-angeline

3rd clar
-jiexin
-fahmi
-claris
-anna

Bass clarinet
-zhijie

pending
-leon

tis is ur confirm parts.start practising.WE CAN DO IT.coz we are NYP clarinetist.

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updates

2007-09-01T11:35:00.000+08:00

firstly i would like to say congrats to everyone who has finish exams, projects and assignments esp to the year 1 coz its your first time taking exams in NYP.the exam hall cold rite? hahax.

well.heres update for u

UPDATE!

4 of sept band start please please please be there.

we are sorting the library so please try ur best to come and help us.we are in the middle of "S". come and help. its really very fun to like sit together and do work together.see all those funny funny scores like 2 diff scores "orpheus in the underworld" and another 1 "orphues in the underworld" lolx.

if ya'll forget the band prac timing its 6.30pm to 9.30pm please come on time.its the holidays ya.so try to come on time.

seniors - we have a meeting at ard 4.30pm at macdonal to have a small lil meeting.

i tink tats the update

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.HOLIDAYS ARE HERE!

CookieMonster is going high!

Update on Cycling OUTING

2007-08-31T22:12:00.000+08:00

Time : 1:45pm
Venue : Bedok Interchange

We will meet there first then take cab over to East Coast Park lah hor... According to darling... She say it's cheap... LOL!

People going:
Eve
Jiexin
Desmond
Eliza
Hasniza(To Be Confirm)
Sarah(To Be Confirm)

Regards,
Vampire

Cycling Outing

2007-08-28T20:44:00.000+08:00

Haha! This coming Saturday 10am East Coast Park. So who's going let me know ya? Hehe. Thanks.

vampire

goodluck

2007-07-31T23:18:00.001+08:00

well.i would like to say since band has ended and will resume on 4th sept.

study hard for ur upcoming exams or test of u have any.

CookieMonster

Practice Ends for Exam break

2007-07-27T10:37:00.000+08:00

Well, yesterday was the last prac before the exam starts... Band will resume on 4th Sept... Haha.. Well, we all know why this week the attendance is so bad... But! We still urge you all to try and come... Yesterday attendance was the worst... =.=" Only 3 people before Sarah and Hong Ghee came at 9+pm... =.=" Tues at least better lah hor... Cause at least got 3 more people...

Well, was chatting with Laoshi again... Haha... He was saying that Sarah, Hansel, Hong Ghee, Jiexin, Hasniza and I got potential to excel... Haha! Woohoo~ Let's promote Hasniza to first... LOL! =X I'm mad... Wahaha! Anyway, that's part of the conversation... Lalalaa~

Anyway, people please try to come as often as you can... Don't think laoshi don't know who come who don't... Cause he just asked me about Eliza... LOL! =X Yesterday played so many pieces lah... And I heard that Sinfonia theme will be 'Show, Movie and Animation'... Something like that lah hor... And I also heard that we're going to play Star wars... =.=" So people... Get prepare... LOL!

And Sarah mention that we'll going to have a fun camp... I don't know she meant "fun" camp or fun camp lah hor... LOL! You all know what I meant.. LOL! XD Sian man... Holiday no band... I think I'm going back to self prac... Anyone want to join me? LOL! Of course when my IAP finishes lah... Haha... XD

Lalalaa~ ANNA YOU PS ME AGAIN! =X WAHAHAHA! PS QUEEN! XD Lalalaa~ You good! Zzz... Sian... My boss not here yet! =.=" Don't know what to do... BAH! Anyway, people try to find some time to do some self prac ya? We need to keep improving ourself... Especially this year batch... You all are the one who's going to the WMC... Even though I went there during my year 1.. Which is so fun and scary... =X

Cause.. Laoshi last minute ask people don't play! I was OMG! That time... So scare too... Cause first time in my life... International competition somemore... =D But it was a very very very good experience... And you will learn alot in that journey... Really... That was why I fought so hard to go... And that time we also even have Alumni to go with us... XD But I don't know about the WMC in 2 years time...

Anyway, we the seniors will do our very best to help you all to improve and everything... But in order to that... you all also must put in effort... If we put in effort only... Also no use... And... Please don't rely on us so much... Eventually, we will go off sooner or later... Ya? =D Maybe we will come back to help when we're free... But... You all will have to rely on yourself before that already... If not when the time comes... It's all too late...

I think I did quite a long post here... OMG... =.=" Sorry.. Haha... So that's all I guess.. If still have anything to say I will flood here again... XD And... Please.. IF you all got stress or what so ever... Don't keep to yourself... Let us know.. Or you just want a listening ear... Can find me or Cookie... We will do whatever we can for you all... So don't go isolate yourself... And don't torture yourself... ya? =D

Lastly, All the best to all of you having exams! XD DO your BEST! GANBATTE!

Regards,
vampire

welcomeback

2007-07-25T01:39:00.000+08:00

well.welcome back to the band after the 1 week break which is like totally cool.coz i got to have tue off coz of no band =x and others spent the time doing hmrk, assignment, going out and doing proj.

WELL.BAND IS BACK.wahahaha.so yar.please do come back to band.please support the clarinet ensomble.

CLAR ENSOMBLE RAWKS!!!

there are new and interesting pieces for u to sightread so please come back and take a look.u may find them very very interesting

Music for this blog

2007-07-18T15:13:00.000+08:00

BAH! I've nothing to do now... So... Come here anyhow rant awhile... LOL! Sian sia... And this blog is so going to die already... Can anyone save it? LOL! =/

Anyway... Can you all tell me what song(s) you all want this blog to have? So I can put them up? LOL! Ballet... Quick... LOL! =/ I think I'm talking to myself in this blog sia... Sian!!! Anyway, I'll be waiting for the responses... XD

Regards,
vampire

goodjob

2007-07-17T22:39:00.000+08:00

dear clarinetists,
good job on ur effort in putting in for sinfonique.though all of us have projects and stuff like tat to settle, every1 managed to put in their part in making the concert a success.for me, i am happy with the whole section not because u guys made the piece perfect or alone tat line.its because i see improvement in all of your playing.keep it up.lets look forward to sinfornia.i cannot wait for it to happen.can't wait for the repetoir to be out.

clarinetists good job!

improvement being made and tats a good sign!

CookieMonster

Concert Is Finally Over!!!

2007-07-16T08:43:00.000+08:00

Well... The concert is finally over... Everyone is back to busy with schoolwork already... XD Next concert we'll look forward to is... Sinfonia! XD

Well done.. You all had put in alot of effort.. IN the camp... In the rehearsals... You all did well for the concert... Laoshi said so too... Start worrying about your exams and tests ba... LOL! =/ I'm evil... Hahaha! Anyway, Do your best for everything!

If you all are going to get busy with your projects all that can't come let Fahmi or Sarah know, they will excuse you if it's valid de... =D Everyone take care ya?

If I'm not wrong, This coming tues and thurs no band prac... BUT! 11am meet at bandroom on Wed for performance!

Well... Time to go do work liao... Bye for now... =D

Regards,
vampire

2007-07-09T10:50:00.001+08:00

Well... I was chatting with laoshi this morning... And I asked him how does he find the clarinet section... Wahaha! He say we did well... Especially the slow part for praise...

However, Bar 88 all the semi-quavers... Don't rush... Must be very stable... We need to practice slowly... And tried using other rhythm or even use other tempo too... Every note must be very strong and clear... After slow practice, we will have very clear and precise note... And every 4 bar breath... Can play the last note shorter... Save some time for breathing... So that we won't rush cause we don't have enough air... All these bars to 115 are very crucial... We must play it very smoothly, peacefully... In order to do all these, Breathing is the important point... Must use it very wisely... Don't make it feel like your stagger breathing...

Well... That's what we need to do... XD So... People spend more time doing all these exercise... Spend time with the bar 88 to bar 115 notes... LOL! =X

Anna Laoshi ask ABOUT YOU! Wahahaha! You're dead! Joking! LoL! But he really did ask about you... XD

Regards,
vampire

2007-07-09T00:45:00.000+08:00

HEYO ALL YOU KIDS!

camp just ended,
and i would really like to say that i'm damn happy to see you guys putting in effort to get the parts right!

night practice!
and all.

NOW WE'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT CONCERT YAH!

it's time to PLACE IN YOUR BEST!

lets not disappoint laoshi shall we?!

:D

CHEERS PEOPLE!

praise by laoshi and hope

2007-07-08T22:41:00.000+08:00

translation(with eve's help):

the band got big improvement!!! i think during performance, put in more effort in the feeling, keep up the high spirit, and have better management of music, tempo, dynamic, speed change and follow closely to laoshi's conducting. Then we will sure have a very high standard concert where everyone enjoy and happy. tell SARAH she manage the band very WELL! Good efficiency and performance wise also VERY GOOD!

May tis be a motivation to all the clarinetist to work hard and believe that u can do a good job in the performance. Give ur best shot in that day.W00t!

CookieMonster

take care of ur health

2007-07-06T14:41:00.001+08:00

as you know performance is coming soon.please do take care of ur health.dun get sick hor

CookieMonster

busy

2007-07-02T22:16:00.000+08:00

okok.as you know our performance is coming soon so keep practising ya

next tue, wed, thur and fri
it will be 6.30pm -10pm rehearsals(10 july-13july)
excuse letter will be given out

as for those who perform for dance musical
there will be a thank you reception on 3rd lvl at 5pm at the teacher room(on top of koufu)

on that day, 13july, 5pm dinner and 12pm you have to REPORT there.
dress code for both GUYS and GIRLS
all black
Leather shoes for guys
guys please wear black socks
courtshoes for girls
coloured ties for guys*(MUST)
coloured ties for girls(OPTIONAL)

maybe you guys wanna discuss if wanna wear same colour together.hahax

REPEITIOR

Colas
rhapsody for flute
there's no humanity & justice to fight for(bedok north playing)
i need to be love(bedok north playing)
soranbushi(Bedok north playing)
in the doghouse(jazz band)

-interval-

percussion ensomble
moon river & forever & ever
i could have dance all night
possession of sadar
disco kid(combine)
pirates(combine)
praise jerusallam

Encore: El cucumber

other than that there are a few performances coming up

15 july, sunday, performance at toa payoh stadium
18 july & 19 july , wed & thur respectively, at atrium
25 july, wed, performance at library

JIAYOU EVERY1

CookieMonster

CAMP!

2007-07-02T11:34:00.000+08:00

People... For those who didn't come... This coming week there's a camp... 6 - 8 July 2007... The camp will start at 630pm this friday... Sarah say all compulsory to stayback... So... Those who cannot stay tell Sarah the reason.. Then she will decide... LOL! XD

Okay... Sidetrack abit... If you all find any nice blogskin for clarinet blog let me know... XD LOL! Time to change liao... XD

Regards,
vampire

names

2007-07-01T13:23:00.000+08:00

Please check ur name by todae before 11pm.i am not taking anymore chages after that.

those performing on 13 july:
1.Muhamad Fahmi Bin Abdul Hamid
2.Koh Hong Ghee
3.Seah Jiexin
4.Sarah Jane Teo
5.Oh Yong Liang
6.Desmond Wong Mo Hui
7.Lam Shu Wei
8.Xu Xinyi,Eve
9.Marjorie Claire Rezel
10.Ong Shu Hui Anna
11.Hasniza Binte Zainel
12.Siti Ahzuhaira Binte Ahmad
13.Low Chiew Li, Eliza
14.Lee Zhi Jie
15.Koh Zhi Ren Hansel
16.Claris Tan Fan Hui
17. Heng Zeng Yang Leon

thanks

2007-07-01T11:35:00.000+08:00

thanks to those who has come for the sectionals yesterday.i can see ppl making effort and improving which is a good sign.keep on improving.those who didn't come.try to make it next time

CookieMonster

sectionals

2007-06-29T20:42:00.000+08:00

tml will be sectionals since there will be no orchestra.so therefore sectionals start at 10.30am.the aim for tml is to build ur self-confidence in playing and to work out on any notes and rhythm that u may find confusing or hard.the seniors will be there tml to help out.please note that the sectionals is OPTIONAL.so therefore, those who want help and want to receive help can come for consultation.dun worry.so yar those who wanna come be here for 10.30am and i will see wat we wanna do.

anywae.the dress code for tml is
band tee(can buy at band room at $6)
jeans
covered footwear.

CookieMonster

2nd Clar Sectional

2007-06-28T08:46:00.000+08:00

Hey people... For those who know about what happen yesterday... Keep it to yourself... I'm now offering my time to 2nd clar players... IF you all are INTERESTED in having 2nd clar sectionals with me... Let me know... It will be Sat after orchestra... OR even Sunday... Sunday will be at my house...

Okay... So THIS SUNDAY MY HOUSE! I will let you all know the timing... For other parts player... If you are interested let me know first... This will be prioritize to all YEAR 1s and 2nd! Anything give me a sms...

And there's a change for COLAS 2nd... I will be playing the top part by myself first... I will put one of you up on Sunday.. I will listen to you all on Sunday... Not too much stress on you all... XD

See you all later then... =D

Regards,
vampire

a moment after moulmein performance

2007-06-24T22:48:00.001+08:00

On the behalf of the clarinetists in NYPSO, good job to the NYPSO ppl performing in the Moulmein Wind Symphony Concert.

anywae.to the rest.may tis be 1 of our many many memories we will have together.Lets go out more often so by the end of the year we can have an album full of memories and fun.

CookieMonster

sectionals

2007-06-22T23:28:00.000+08:00

next coming week 27 june we are gonna have sectionals wif a clarinet tutor.please come as you learn lotsa and further improve to be a better clarinetist.when he comes, please take advantage of the moment and ask him as many questions as u can.ask him why ur sound not nice.or why u cannot play loud.or why u tongue like tis.or etc etc etc.it will start 3pm to 5.30pm.please come at 2.30pm to set ur instrument and that kinda stuff and all.

CookieMonster

2007-06-22T20:50:00.001+08:00

for the previous post.the wed prac will be at 6.30pm to 9.30pm

CookieMonster

skool

2007-06-22T01:19:00.000+08:00

hey ppl.hope ur 2 weeks break are good.some has taken the opportunity to catch up on study.some are study.some are chilling and going out wif friends.the 2 weeks break is gonna end soon and skool is gonna start.so when skool starts back, dun so stress stress.come band for stress relief.^^

update on band stuff

there is no more year 1 junior prac on every wed.instead it has become such that every alternate week there would be woodwind sectionals and brass sectionals with laoshi.

ur days to come are as follow:
27 june-woodwind
11 july-woodwind
25 july-woodwind

and so on.

therefore all of u will need to come every tue and thur practise every week and attend the wed as scheduled.

tue and thur same timing 6.30pm to 9.30pm.be punctual please.if late, please lemme know.

any enquiries can come to me.

CookieMonster

2007-06-20T14:18:00.001+08:00

Junior Band Prac
This week is for brass... Next week will be for woodwinds... It will be alternate like this till further notice... And I think Fahmi told you all today no sectional lah hor... If he never then you all can go and beat him up! LOL! =x Oopsy~ Lalalaa~

Regards,
vampire

2007-06-18T00:06:00.000+08:00

Well... Today marks the end of the camp... Everyone have a good rest and... We will see each other on TUES 630PM as usual... XD Wahaha! Make sure everyone have a good rest... Don't fall sick ya... XD Sleep early... Everyone is tired after all these days of training... But we had good results didn't we? And WE HAD FUN TOO! Wahaha!

So ya? TAKE CARE, enjoy your hols and see you all on Tuesday!!!

Love you all,
vampire

things needed to know

2007-06-13T23:01:00.000+08:00

1. Full name
2. admin no
3. which year .( example year 1 or 2 )
4. their sch
5. home tel
6. hp
7. add
8. D.O.B
9. E.mail

to all year 1.please fill this up and either sms me or give me in wordpad for by end of thur.thanks

CookieMonster

2007-06-11T22:58:00.000+08:00

Sorry Peeps about the blog dying soon... Wahaha... No time to do the management... So sorry ar... Busy with my IAP stuff... So.. Ya... GANBATTE for all those having tests soon... And enjoy yourself for those who are having holidays now... =D Please don't get sick when you're having holidays ar... XD You all still have 2 concerts coming round the corner...

Please have sectionals as much as you all can... =D It sounds scary... But its a must if you want to improve! So LET'S ALL "PULL UP OUR SOCKS"! Wahahaha!

vampirejoker

camp

2007-06-08T13:39:00.001+08:00

dear clarinetists:

As you know there will a camp on the 15thjune - 17th june.Please come.It is compulsory.

on this camp, it will be more of a training than fun.During this camp, we will be clearing up notes, rythem and stuff like that. Therefore, we will work on all the pieces and your individual problems.

on Sat, there will be sectionals which every1 muz come.

Goodluck for your exams and holidays.

hopefully ALL of you can come.

dun worry, thanks to sarah, we have settled the problem of not having enough clarinet. Therefore, we only need you to come.

most likely, we are going to have a practise wif bedok north players.Therefore, individual players muz be able to play.This is why the holiday camp is VERY VERY important.

Cookiemonster will have high hopes on every1 that they can come for the holiday practise and improve TOGETHER.

pirates

2007-05-31T20:41:00.001+08:00

dear ppl who are going...tis sun pirates at 2.30pm at VIVO.do not reach at 2.30pm coz the show starts at 2.30pm.those taking the mrt can meet me at 2pm at vivo control station.those who using other ways like flying, walking on air, car, motorbike, bus can meet at cinema straight.

just dun be late.

cookiemonster so gonna make sure he is not late.

to all clarinetist

2007-05-30T00:29:00.000+08:00

to all clarinetist:

it has come to my attention that wed is not a good day as in our first wed practise we had only 4 people coming.me, many, hong ghee and marjorie.which in other words is not good.therefore, i would like to have a copy of your time table please.this includes the seniors too please. so that i can sort out which day is it best for all(in favor of the year 1, if more year 1 can come on a specific day instead of the seniors, we will make it that day).

this is important coz we muz sound good individually so we sound even better as a section.^^

Please submit all of ur timetable to my email(fate_fate89@hotmail.com) or personally(when i having break ^^). this has to be submitted by tis saturday 12 midnight.

CookieMonster feels b4 the performance we will sound GOOD and even better during the performance.

sectionals

2007-05-25T14:40:00.000+08:00

since our performance are drawing nearer.i proposed to have sectionals every wed.it will be from 2pm - 5pm every wed.those who can come please tag on the tagboard on mon or tue so we can know who is coming.i urge u all to come so we can all improve as a section.

sectionals

2007-05-22T12:59:00.000+08:00

hey.tis wed our dear student conductor, hong ghee, wants to have sectionals on wed at 2pm.those who end early can go band and see him for sectionals.i urge all of u to try to attend.if ur late.its okay.juz try to attend so as a section we can improve. =]

CookieMonster

to all clarinet

2007-05-22T11:27:00.000+08:00

hey.this is bad.every1 getting sick.i hope everyone have been drinking more water and most impt REST.(i am such a bad role model...i sleep at 3am but i still drink alot of water okok).anywae, i need to announce something.on wed starting this week.the juniors which is u all will have band practise.

wed : a day for all juniors need to come.clarinets are prioritise to the JUNIORS.seniors can come to help.but all the clarinets are priortise to all junior.

therefore, some of ur combo will look like this

tue,wed,sat OR
wed,thur,sat.

i am aware that some people have work and stuff like that on wed, the reason need to give to me before u have this special combo

tue,thur,sat

but i would greatly advise all juniors to attend wed practise since all juniors will be there on that day.

jiayou to all clarinetist

all clarinetist work hard, play hard, and play our music hard

Cookiemonster

Updates on Molumein Concert list

2007-05-21T09:33:00.000+08:00

Wahaha! Some updates on the list of people who are going... wahaha!

23rd June 2007 Salvation Army Camp[Bishan] 730pm Tickets:$10

People who are going so far:

Many
Daisy
Me
Has
Joleena
Marj
Baobao[Trumpeter]

Please let me know asap... Cause I have 5 tickets left... =D Thank you... XD Sarahjane want to come along? wahaha! go see jinx perform... I think I getting flower for her... Want share? Wahaha!

vampirejoker™©

2007-05-20T02:15:00.000+08:00

hi kids!

i'll like to really thank you guys for coming down for practice
and today's installation even though you guys were sick,
or ponned religious lesson, or etc..

heartfelt thanks...
installation might had been quite a bore,
but imagine if we didnt have anyone arnd!
that would be ZOMG MAN.

soooooooooo.
appprrreeeciates! loads loads loads!

i heart you guys!
=)

take care all you sick people!

Molumein Band Concert

2007-05-18T12:06:00.000+08:00

LOL! Sorry ar... I think everyone will start to think everytime I post will going to cost you all money liao.. WAhaha!

23rd June 2007 Salvation Army Camp[Bishan] 730pm Tickets:$10

People who are going so far:

Many
Daisy
Me
Has
Joleena

Pirates this sun!

2007-05-17T13:11:00.000+08:00

This sunday! 230pm Vivo or Plaza Sing. You all choose! STupid Fahmi! Not I want to scold you lah... But what you did everytime make me want to scold you lah.. Haiz... Sian... Ask you find the slot all that you never... Ask you ask those not confirm also never... Roar! Stupid! OKay lor... Now I've ask them and they will confirm with me by tomorrow night... =.=" Haiz...

So... PLease let me know you all want Plaza or Vivo hor... THanks...

Confirm:

Me
Many
Daisy
Leon
Fahmi
Has

Not confirm:

Ira
Fiona

Confirm Not Joining:

Claris
Georgina
Sarah
Sarahjane
Eliza
Hansel
Anna
Zhi jie
Marj
Joleena
Angeline

vampirejoker™©

sick

2007-05-16T12:30:00.000+08:00

to all clarinetist:
Seems that now alot of people are getting sick.Please drink more water, rest well to keep ur health at pink condition.lets make sure we are all in good health so we can have good fun together.For those who are sick, drink more water and rest well.if the sickness is presistant, please visit a doctor okok?

CookieMonster

2007-05-16T09:36:00.000+08:00

Woot! Yesterday practice was fun! Everybody seems bonded! XD Hope this can carry on... And let's train hard people! Let's conquer all the running notes! ROAR~! Fahmi post the tues, wed, sat and wed, thurs, sat namelist when you've called them okay? XD Lalalaa~ What am I saying? Wahaha! Anyway, update of movie list...

Angeline, Marj, Leon, Fiona, Joleena, Ira, Has, Zhi jie, Fahmi and I...

Eliza will confirm with me tonight... Georgina and Sarah will be going out with their friends... So... Now left... Anna and Claris... But I think Claris watching with her friends? Cause her blog say so? wahaha! whatever... ask them tomorrow ba...wahaha!

vampirejoker™©

the life of an NYPSO clarinetist

Merry Christmas!!!

New arrangement

Section BBQ

Random

Amended SCL Practice Schedule

SCL Practice Schedule

Vienna Itinerary

Attire for SCL competition

Outing update

Section Outing

Audition dates and Time

cca points

dedicated to the year 3

Last performance

dead blog

christmas week no band

common test

Topics to make this blog not dead?

going to concert

cca points given

cca points matters

list

update on schedule

memory

no sections

Change of practice

section parts

ur parts

updates

Update on Cycling OUTING

Cycling Outing

goodluck

Practice Ends for Exam break

welcomeback

Music for this blog

goodjob

Concert Is Finally Over!!!

praise by laoshi and hope

take care of ur health

busy

CAMP!

names

thanks

sectionals

2nd Clar Sectional

a moment after moulmein performance

sectionals

previouspost

skool

things needed to know

camp

pirates

to all clarinetist

sectionals

sectionals

to all clarinet

Updates on Molumein Concert list

Molumein Band Concert

Pirates this sun!

sick