Monday, March 16, 2009.

{ 2:56 PM }

Monday, February 02, 2009.

HELLOOOOO ALL! ;D hmm well.. had auditions today(: please do not feel sad or regretted for not having played to the best of your ability for today's auditions, because i know all of you COULD do it [from normal band rehearsals and sectionals etc], it's just due to.. uhm.. nervous-ness? see-our-face-get-scared or something? LOL. come on, we're not scary [if that's the word(: ] i'm like dam nice loh.. right? right?(: HAHAH. and of course, phoebe too(: okay whatever it is.. results will be out on wednesday. so.. uh yeah.. i know it's kinda lame and all to stay till 3pm just for results and if you don't get in, you just go home. but well.. you just have to stay till 3pm lah. hahah. and who knows.. you could just be in the SYF core group. LOL(: anyway, i've got two things to say, so people.. continue scrolling down (HAHAH!):

to those who did well/got into SYF core group: do not get complacent, because now, you'll be competing with OTHER bands and not just within IJ band itself. you will be representing IJ band, to play for SYF. so.. continue to work hard yeah?(: to get that gold for syf and not disappoint our seniors(:

to those who didn't do AS well/didn't manage to get into SYF core group: do not lose hope, because, just think: do you practise so hard just to take part in SYF? or do you practise because.. you have the love and passion for music? [or whatever..] does not getting into SYF means the end of the world? NO! in fact, you will work even harder to make it up by playing DAM well for the upcoming June concert. yeah man! so.. do not disappoint those who have faith in you too! continue to work hard kay!(:

ohdam.. and i really apologise to all for being sleepy/not concentrating during auditions just now. hahah can't help it.. [dam boring to sit down there for 3hours just to listen to the same thing.. that is why those who made the 2songs sound more 'interesting' got higher marks. just like what the SYF judges will do to all bands.. hahah so during SYF (AND EXCHANGES!) must play till dam exciting ah!(: ]

see you all on wednesday! ;D

ps i suck at auditioning.. HAIZ. anyhow give marks wan =.="

{ 1:35 PM }

Saturday, January 17, 2009.

heyyo all!(:
i bet you people miss me right.. never see me for band today
HAHAHAH! ;D
[oooh guess my stomachache is making me dam egoistic ;p ]
ahh whatever it is.. wasn't feeling well in the morning so never go for band
i think i kenna food poisoning. keep going to the toilet :/
or maybe the food i ate yesterday don't match..
then become some rojak, mix mix around in my stomach and created those 'shit' stuff
HAHHAHA! okayokay. quit joking(:

sec one orientation today!
i can't believe i missed my FIRST section competition and now i miss my LAST sec1 orientation =.="
lousy lah. but what to do?..
blame it on the food i eat. LOL.

well, i hope you all performed to the best of your ability today! ;D
i'm sure you all did.. otherwise we won't have SO MANY SEC ONES!
[is 78 considered 'many'? yeah should be.. hahah]
what's the next step we gotta do?..
WORK 'HARD' to make sure no sec1s quit band!
muahahahah! ;D

okayyy.. well..

to the sec 2s,
time to buck up!
because you will be buddies to this batch of sec1s.
though it's only 2 of you, i'm sure both of you can do it!
so.. must start practising now ah..
in order to get the the sec1s to listen to you and.. be able to learn the cornet fast!

to the sec 3s,
it's time the 3 of you learn how to lead the section.
plan sectionals! update the blog!
post whatever you want..
if you think a certain part of die fledermaus or overture one or whatever concert pieces is not up to standard, then just post it!
don't have to wait for phoebe or i to say yeah.
after all, we will be graduating soon and the 3 of you will be taking over..
learn to help one another, to bring the section to greater heights(:
[don't just rely on the future SL ah.. remember, band is all about teamwork ;D]

last but not least, to the sec4s.
though it is our last few months with the band,
we must not slack!
don't forget there is still SYF and this 15th anniversary thingy coming up for us
i'm sure all of you will want to get into SYF right?
so.. WORK HARD!(:
and the 15th anniversary thingy is our last project
like.. really really last last last one(:
i'm sure all of you will want to make it a good one too right?
even better than faith, hope and love 2?
yeah man.. so sec4s, DO NOT SLACK! ;D

YAYY!! i'm finally not crapping(: [this is not crap right?.. ]

so.. see you all on monday!
get ready your overture1.

ST!(:

ps. i'll be late on monday AND wednesday. [phy and chem prac respectively]
once again.. DON'T MISS ME!!((:

pps. section visiting.. no one's house open for visiting meh?! how come ah..

{ 8:06 PM }

Monday, January 12, 2009.

ap oh!
first of all congrats to all the ex sec 4s--mel, fran and jasmine!
i think yall are at least quite happy with yr results..
ok if i ever get that kind of results..trust me i will jump up to the sky (out of happiness)

according to Mao i will jump and never come down..LOL
because i was so happy for our seniors i couldnt stop talking.. i m serious, yall really rock man..
i hope i will do well to..no..i must do well!!!!

majulah was crap today.. quite pissed with myself and maybe a little with the section..
seriously stop yr i cant do it lingo..
classic example was today's assembly..
yall say cannot then yall dont try, and then u end up putting pressure on those who think u can depend on, AND THAN they wont up to standard AND THEN our section ends up terrible..
but in actual fact yall can play like what happen during sectionals today..yall did a great job!
but sadly at the wrong time..

so this month's most impt target is to get yall high notes done(above high concert F)
it cant always be the same few ppl backing yall up..
You have to step up and not hide!
ok go ppl!!

PB

{ 9:16 PM }

Sunday, January 11, 2009.

YOYOYO! i'm back(:
HAHAHAH!
let's see. what 'rubbish' should i post today?
OHH! I KNOW!
BAND ON SATURDAY! ;D..

sectionals was fun eh? i hope you all will continue looking forward to it, especially the one on monday and OF COURSE, next saturday(:

uhmm.. regarding the thingy that happened during break [you know the one where sihui and cheryl were trying to learn how to play twinkle twinkle little star/blah blah black sheep/do rae mi from me..] i've got no comments. HAHAH but i thought it was real funny(: want learn again come ask me in private. LOL.

well, from where i was sitting, i think we played die fledermaus not bad. [excluding the firsts part, no stamina.. (: ] thumbs up to all seconds and thirds for being able to play the off beat part at N and R!

any other questions regarding die fledermaus FEEL FREE to ask..

overture one was not bad too, but i can't really tell since it was only a run-through. this week try to concentrate on that kay. *hint hint*

tomorrow's MAJULAH! are you all looking forward to it?(: WELL.. [i know i'm like always the one mispitching lah..] BUT! practise makes perfect............... hahahah.

okay. now you all can rate how crappy this post is. BYEBYE! ;D

{ 5:26 PM }

Sunday, January 04, 2009.

ok ppl u have to start waking up!!
its 3 more months to SYF..
PLEASE SELF PRACTICE EVEN MORE!(we are also gg to have more sectionals)

we are gg to have sectionals this THURS from 2.30pm to 4.30pm..
as ST mentioned in her tag..
we need to work on Hot latin and Sway
we MUST play well and attratct more sec ones,for the future of our band!

to those who didnt come last prac:pls 24th of march free for soundcheck and collect yr band contactlist from me

talking abt the future yall must start learning to be independent..yall are sec 3 and 2s so yall have to step up.
pls read what ST has written..
yall must start using more AIR..
ITS FREE!!!with the economic downturn, air is like the only thing u no need to stare at the market to decide if u want to use it..YOU HAVE TO USE IT.
i dont want to keep repeating myself and make myself feel like a parrot.

at the same time i would like to say good job to cheryl!
cos she has started to use more warm air to play and now she doesnt sound flat!
you see ppl air and can work wonders.
and like what ST said abt celestine..
all of u can do it!

ok a few things i must make myself and the section clear abt.
1)pls be punctual for sectionals
2)notify me or ST if u cant come and the reason why..sectionals is impt too, w/o one person things cant run smoothly
3) dont talk during sectionals unless i give yall a break then yall can scream and i will not care..(but i think other ppl in the sch would, but thats yr prob)
4)when its not yr turn to play u can talk but dont disrupt the person playing

ok only four things..simple?
the rest of it is yr SL's and ASL's responsibility, to teach yall

i really hope yall can be serious esp when SYF is coming
i bet all of u dont want to disappoint others and most imptly yourself
why wait until its too late when u can start now
and then next time u can look back and smile..
:)
Phoebe

{ 5:11 PM }

Saturday, January 03, 2009.

HMMMS. i think i'm a bit blind..

okay. whatever it is.. band today was FUNNY?
especially sitting beside cheryl lim.. TSK(:
HAHAH! first rehearsal with our new conductor though..
get used to it (FAST) yeah.
not much time till SYF ;D

ahh by the way.
if SI HUI and CHERYL and maybe, CELESTINE,
were wondering why the hell i was so crazy and irritating today by making sure you all play LOUD [by blasting]
was because we didn't want anyone to UNDERBLOW.
[quote from dawn]
that is,
you play soft so can 'hide'
and let your seniors cover up for you.
YEAH. this is BAD.
VERY BAD!!
because.. not only will you sound not nice
you will affect the future of the band too.
you see.. if you don't blow out more now,
then after your seniors graduate,
you'll be exposed
and get nervous when you play some random songs
and blah blah
and eventually, can't play.
[should know by now trumpet is a DAM exposed section right.. play one wrong note whole band can tell(: ]
so.. must start stuffing your mutes into your bells and BLAST when you self-practise! ;D
OKAYOKAY?
from now on, sectionals we all use mutes too!
CORNETISTS! who is our bestfriend?
MUTES! straight mute! harmon mute! cup mute!
ALL THE MUTES ARE OUR BESTFRIEND! ;D
[hahah lame.. =.=" ]
well.. whatever it is,
i know you all can do it!
don't underblow, but OVERBLOW!
i don't care if your sound cracks or whatever..
just use LOTS OF AIR!
[take in a lot also.. celestine is one living example how taking more air allowed her to reach her concert Bb easier. and not so 'squeezed'.. don't believe? ask her(: or sarah, i think she can be the witness(:]

YUCKS!
somehow.. i'm still as hyper as just now
how huh?
okay byebye!

oh wait. this thursday got sectionals!
please try to make it.
if you can't, then sms phoebe or me,
with a valid reason PLEASE(:
sectionals cannot any any how pon wan ah..
we need to work on hot latin and sway so will play well and can attract more sec ones to join band next next saturday during cca orientation ;D
i'm sure you all want to have lots of juniors right!?
HAHAHAHAH! ;D
okay anyways. since so many people didn't come today..
shall tell you all who's playing which part for hot latin and sway:

HOT LATIN! and SWAY! [yeah. same parts(: ]
first: phoebe, cheryl, amanda yip
second: beverly, sarah, esther, chien wen
third: me, rachel, si hui, celestine, see teng

go learn your scores now! ;D don't have ask(: don't know also ask(:

{ 8:57 PM }

Cornet Family.

Graduating batch of...
2006
-Hsi Wen
-Joanna
-Joanne
-Natasha
-Cynthia
-Silvia

2007
-Li Ting

2008
-Jasmine
-Melissa
-Francesca

2009
-Amanda Sim
-Si Hui
-Beverly
-Shi Tian
-Phoebe
-Rachel
-Esther
-Sarah

2010
-Amanda Yip
-Chien Wen
-Cheryl

2011
-Celestine
-See Teng

EVENTS.

-SYF 2007 (Gold)
-concert(Faith Hope and Love)-29/11 :)
-Beijing band festival!!!-17/6-23/6 (Gold)
-Section visiting during Lunar New Year
-SYf 2009
more events to come

music.

noise.

memories.

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