OK guys, read the followings, just some annoucements:

1. Band Practice is resuming! YAY!! :)

Date: 3rd Sept
Time: 0900h-1300h (Theres been a change!)
Please be punctual or coem earlier to warm up because I am 99.99% the band will sound bad
after the LONG break!
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2. Compulsory Section Outing!!!

Please remember that all section must have compulsory outing
Its the holidays so all should have more time! So it is the best time to go out and bond with
your frens aka sectionmates! Haha!
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3. Xi An trip in Nov!!!!!

Just a reminder! ><
Date of travel: 15 to 24 Nov
Fees: $300 for Singaporeans
$1000 for PRs and Non-Singaporeans

Please take care and come back to Band in one piece! Haha! jkjk! Take care and Happy Holidays Guys^^!

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Cheers,
J@Me$ :)

Ok... from the response of the number of people going to China, I seriously dont know whats going to happen. Currently, there are 21 main band members and 2 sec 4s who wants to go for the trip. This number is not confirmed yet because there are still a lot of sec 2 (those from camp who havent reply) So, there are still 13 ppl not going. I am not going to persuade or anything but just an advice: it is seriously more fun to go overseas with friends than with your family. Do not take this to heart because I know there may be ppl who disagree with me. Anyway, these are the details:

Date: 15 to 24 Nov
Fee: $300(Singaporeans)
$1000(Non Singaporeans and PRs)

Final time to confirm would be tomorrow morning. I may or may not walk around to ask you guys. So those who wants to change your minds or those who wants to give me your reply, please tell me by tomorrow morning latest. If not, you will have to go and Mrs Tey yourselves. Lastly, a Nil reply is needed.

Cheers,
James ^^

:)

Hi guys,
How was the CA2? Hope you all do well for all of your papers. Anyway, now its time to direct your attention to Band.

Firstly, this is the last final notice for people who wants to go for the Philwinds POP concert this Sunday at 1930h. Thsose who are interested please tell me by Saturday afternoon. Please go for the concert if you gys have the time. I guess it will be enjoyable cause Philwinds will be performing many POP songs. So hope could go with those who are going, but I have Bio paper and have to study><. So those who are interested, please sms or call me thanks! :) Its $13 by the way. School will refund the $8.20 after the concert so please dont throw the tickets away.
Tickets will be given at the Esplanade itself and pay the money to Hendrik so that he can give the money to Mr Chiang at one go. Thank you for your cooperation guys.

Secondly, please try to practice your instruments so that you all maintain your tone and techniques. So gambateh on practicing your instruments!

Thirdly, please don be depressed by your poor results. There will always be a next time. As the saying goes in Chinese,"Failure is the mother of success!" You may have done badly but the world still carries on. Perservere and you will be there!

James :)

Hi guys,
YUP YUP!!! ITS THE BAND PHOTO!!! FINALLY! ENJOY!
Haiz, Nicholas so extra! Wear red and sit in front somemore! Tsk! Haha! (Joking)

Since its formation in 2000, The Philharmonic Winds has been presenting meaningful concerts of high standards. Each concert revolves around a theme, such as Sounds of Japan, All That Jazz, Absoluut Dutch, An American Portrait and Death and Life, amongst others. We have also presented works by Grainger and Varèse, wind serenades by Mozart, Dvořák and Strauss, as well as symphonies by Hindemith and Barnes. In addition, The Philharmonic Winds has participated in opera productions of Puccini's Madama Butterfly and Weill's Street Scenes. In July 2005, the Philharmonic Winds was awarded Gold with Distinction at the 15th World Music Contest held once every four years in Kerkrade, the Netherlands. Over the last six years, The Philharmonic Winds has enjoyed performing with soloists such as clarinettist Tang Xiao Ping, Canadian euphonium player Kevin Thompson, yangqin player Qu Jian Qing, Dutch baritone Maarten Koningsberger, Dutch cellist Roeland Dujine, Dutch trombonist Jörgen van Rijen and Japanese saxophonist Shin-ichiro Hikosaka. The Philharmonic Winds strongly supports Singaporean composers by performing and premiering their works, devoting entire concerts to their compositions. Some prominent composers featured are Leong Yoon Pin, Kelly Tang and Phoon Yew Tien, to name but a few. We also seek to enrich wind repertoire with arrangements by our very own members. The dedicated members of the wind orchestra, whose name 'Philharmonic' means 'devoted to music', came together because of their love for music. From students to working professionals, our members are experienced performers, many of whom are currently furthering their music education at tertiary level. With the objective of reaching out to younger audiences and to promote youth music development, the Philharmonic Youth Winds was initiated in early 2002 to provide young passionate musicians an opportunity to further their ensemble experience. It is the aspiration of The Philharmonic Winds to become the finest wind orchestra in Singapore, aiming for professionalism in all aspects of the fine arts of music-making.

Hi guys,
There is a Philwinds POP concert this sunday at 1930h @ the Esplanade. That is the advertisement and the write up. Please tell me if you want to go for the concert by this Friday. Thanks!
James

Hi guys,
Its been 13 days since the blog was updated? I know you guys have been anticipating new posts so i will post some information for the next band practice and stuff.

First things first: Great job guys on the NEA performance. We not only played well but also behaved well and I thank you guys for your cooperation that morning!

Next band practice will be on:
Date: 3rd September 2008.
Time: 0900h-1300h
Venue: Band room (Stupid Question!)

AND DONT BE LATE!!!

Another thing: I have to confirm the purchase of mouthpieces by this Friday so that Mr Chiang can go and buy during the practice break! Thus, I need you guys to confirm the purchase and quantity of the mouthpieces. Please tell me by this Friday. I have to retake all orders again because the previous order list is missing! Sorry my carelessness! Those who need other stuffs like tuners or whatever, please tell me too! Thanks!

Lastly, just want to wish you guys good luck and all the best for the upcoming CA2. Work hard not only on your instruments but on your studies too! I dont wish to hear people failing subjects when practice resumes. Okay guys? So, I will end off here and good luck for your exams!

~~~~Gambateh Marist bandits~~~~ Good luck and all the best!

James :)