29/12/2016

Dear Band,

9-9:15 : set up instruments
9:15-12 : section warm ups and sectionals on star wars
* 10:15-10:45 : campfire rehearsal in parade square. 
12-1 : lunch
1-4 : combines with Mrs Chua on star wars and spain
4-4:30 : pack up and debrief


-more instructions will be on the band board tomorrow so do read the band board!


LOVE love,
exco

28/12/16

Dear band,

Welcome back to band!! We hope that you are well rested and ready for 2017!

9-9.05 : set up instruments and move straight to FM
9-12 : combines on Sunny Island with Fairfield
12-1: lunch
1- 2 :combines on xxy with conductor
2- 3.50: combines on Star wars
3.50 -4: pack up chairs and proceed to band room quickly
4 -4.15 : briefing with Ms Low
4.15- 4.30 debrief and pack up

LOVE love,
Exco

21/11/16

Dear band,

9-9.15 set up in FM
9.15-12 combines on DD and Nausica
12-12.45 lunch
12.45-1 briefing on Spring Clean
1-4 Spring Clean + washing of instruments
4-4.30 debrief

* please bring 2 cloths / rags / old shirt that can be cut up;
   1 for cleaning,  1 for drying

* bring an extra shirt to wear over

* brasses can bring slippers to wear when washing instruments

LOVE love,
Exco

17/11/2016

Dear Band,

9-9:15 : set up chairs and instruments
9:15-12 : combines on nausicaa
12-1 : lunch
1-4 : combines on DD
4-4:30 : pack up and debrief

LOVE love,
Exco

15/11/2016

Dear Band,

9-9:15 : set up instruments and chairs in the FM
9:15-12 : combines on Star Wars
12-1 : lunch
1-4 : combines on Spain
4-4:30 : pack up and debrief

- remember to inform EXCO if your tutor is coming !
- come earlier if you have punishments to clear!

LOVE love,
Exco

14/11/16

Dear band,

9-9.15 set up I'm FM
9.15-9.30 warm ups
                 (Do Eflat / F major and minor scales, arpeggios, thirds,octaves etc)
9.39-12 combines on Spain
12-1 lunch
1-4 combines on Star Wars
4-4.30 debrief

* Those who did not bring their court shoes last practice, please bring it on Monday
* Pay attention to when the conductor stops and starts and do not whisper or talk during combines
*Playing outside only allowed from 10.15am to 1pm

LOVE love,
Exco

10/11/16

Dear band,

9-9.15 set up in FM
9.15- 12 combines on Movement 2 & 3 for Nausica
12-1 lunch
1-4 combines on Spain and Star wars
4-4.30 pack up and debrief

* playing outside the FM is allowed only from 10am - 1pm

*QMs will be checking court shoes tomorrow.  Please remember to bring your court shoes.

LOVE love,
Exco

8/11/2016

Dear Band,

9-9:15 : set up instruments and chairs in FM
9:15-12: combines in FM with Mrs Chua on Nausica mov 1+2
12-1 : lunch
1-4 : continuation on Nausica as well as Spain
4-4:30 : pack up and debrief

remember that O levels are still on going!


LOVE love,
exco

7/11/16

Dear band,

9-9.15 set up in FM
9.15-12 combines on 2nd movement of Nausica and Spain
12-1 lunch
1-4 combines on Starwars
4-4.30 debrief and pack up

Playing outside is only allowed from 11.30-1pm

LOVE love,
Exco

3/11/16

Dear band,

9-9.15 set up chairs and instruments in FM
9.15-12 combines with Mrs Chua on Nausica
12-1 lunch (provided for those who ordered)
1-4 combines with Mrs Chua on Spain and DD
4-4.30 debrief and pack up

NO PLAYING outside FM as olevels is ongoing except from
10.15 -  1pm

Some SLs might not be here so ASLs or sec 3/2s take charge

LOVE love,
Exco

1/11/2016

Dear Band,

9-9:15 : set up instruments and chairs in the FM
9:15-12: combines in the FM with Mrs Chua on Nausica movement 1
12-1: lunch (provided for those who have indicated that they want)
1-4 : combines in the FM on Spain to bar 106
4-4:30 : pack up and debrief

THINGS TO TAKE NOTE:

o levels are still on going so NO PLAYING OUTSIDE! only allowed to play outside from 11am to 1pm.

No food wastage please!


LOVE love,

Exco :)

27/10/16

Dear band,

3~3.15 pm set up instruments and chairs in FM
3.15~3.30pm warm up
3.30~5.50pm combines with Mr and Mrs Chua on Spain and DD
6~6.15pm debrief and pack up

Note:
No playing outside FM

LOVE love,
Exco

24/10/2016

Dear Band,

3-3:15 : set up instruments
3:15-5 : do section warm ups and then sectionals on SPAIN and DD when you have sorted out Spain
5-5:30 : pack up and debrief

*you are only allowed to play INSIDE FM


LOVE love,
Exco

24/10/2016

Dear Band,

3-3:15 : set up instruments and chairs in FM
3:15-5:50 : combines with Mrs Chua on SPAIN
5:50-6:15 : pack up and debrief

-please work on your Spain score up till bar 101 before combines
-Mr and Mrs Chua may be here early so if you end lessons earlier than 3 please help the band to set up the chairs to save time
-at any point of time without EXCO informing you all personally, DO NOT play in music room or anywhere outside FM as there is O Levels going on


LOVE love,
Exco

22/10/16 (Open House booth duty list)

22/10/16

Dear band,

7.30am - 7.40am
- set up and move to FM

7.40am - 8.15am
Warm up + run through in the FM with Mrs Chua

8.15am - 8.30am
- Help any final set up for open house
- move XXY instruments to band room (for glock & suspended cymbals)

8.20am
- Ushers move to foyer; sec 3s involved in the workshop move to FM

8.30am - 11am
- Reading session; rest of the band set up, practice fingerings for XXY, whole of 2nd page of Spain
- Stay in band room
- Duty report to booth 5 mins earlier
- JLs in charge

10.55am
- Move all XXY instruments/stands to parade square

-Help tubass and percussion
Chairs not needed
(Tuba and percussion helpers stay w tuba or percussion section during moving )

11.10am
- Performance

11.25am - 12pm
- Lunch

As soon as you are done moving, wait in band room for announcement before dismissing yourself. Please remember to eat everything.
- woodwinds 1 bag brass 1 bag to throw rubbish inside

12pm - 12.20pm
- Rehearse with Mrs Chua in the FM

12.20pm
- Move to parade square

12.30pm
-Performance

12.40pm - 1.20pm
- Rehearse with Mrs Chua in the FM

1.20pm
- Move to parade square

1.30pm
- Performance

1.40pm - 2pm
- Combines with Mrs Chua in the FM

2pm - 2.30pm
- Debrief

Reporting attire:
-2016 band tee
-school skirt
-School socks
-School Shoes
-Hairstyle: single ponytail w/o anything fancy ( no braids )

LOVE love,
Exco

20/10/2016

Dear Band,

Welcome back! Hope that you guys have done your best for EOYs and continue to improve!

3-3:15 : set up instruments and chairs in FM
3:15-5:50: combines with Mr Chua on XXY and other pieces
5:50-6:15 : pack up and debrief

PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT O LEVELS START TOMORROW. Hence, NO ONE is allowed to play in the music room/store room or anywhere outside the FM. No playing on the way to the FM too. For those who are having tutoring, please find an area in the FM where the sound only stays in the FM.

playing of instruments outside is only allowed AFTER 5PM.



LOVE love,
Exco <3

6/9/2016

Dear Band,

hope you're enjoying your holidays so far! :)

9-9:15 : set up instruments
9:15-12 : sectionals
              WORK ON
        1. XXY; this is our 2nd last prac for this song before open house. hence, please MASTER this piece.
        2. DD; make sure you can play it fluently
        3. Spain. Practice at a tempo of 120

12-1 : lunch *please bring staple food!

1-4 : combines with Mrs Chua on Spain, DD and XXY

4-4:30 : pack up and debrief

LOVE love,

Exco

5/9/2016

Dear Band,

Happy holidays!

9-9:15 : set up instruments and chairs in BAND ROOM
9:15-9:45 : combined warm ups (bring along total training and I recommend books)
9:45-12 : sectionals on XXY. only when you have settled the piece then please try out DD
12-1: lunch (for those who are not ordering leewee's , do bring staple food. no consuming of etc. just chips alone is allowed.

1-4 : combines on DD and XXY
4-4:30 : pack up and debrief


LOVE love,
Exco

30/8/2016

Dear Band,

3-3:15 : set up instruments and self warm ups
3:15- 5 : sectionals on DD and XXY
5-5:30 : pack up and debrief

* playing outside is allowed!
* for those who needs to move their cases over to music room, move from 4:45-5
* make sure no one leaves anything needed behind in the fm. no one is allowed to enter the fm at all on Monday
* for the hol pracs, Mrs Chua will be taking on XXY, DD and Abide with me, so percussion please bring over the instruments needed.
* do help percussion if needed


LOVE love,
exco

29/8/16

Dear band,

3 ~ 3.10 set up instruments and be in the FM by 3.10

3.10~5.55 combines with Mr Chua in FM

6~6.15 debrief and pack up ( be in band room at 6pm)

Sec 1s, you should be able to read the notes of the 1st page and be moving on to the 2nd page

DO NOT PLAY OUTSIDE THE FM

LOVE love,
Exco

25/8/2016

Dear Band,

3-3:315 : set up instruments
3:15 - 5:50 : combines with Mrs Chua on D.D.  ( SLs do have in mind about which instruments are faulty. Mrs Chua will be checking on them tomorrow.
5:50 - 6:15 : pack up and debrief

note: NO PLAYING OUTSIDE! there is oral going on in the hall,

LOVE love,
exco

23/8/16

Dear band,

3~3.15 set up instruments
3.15~5 sectionals
5~5.30 debrief and packup

NO PLAYING OUTSIDE

LOVE love,
Exco

22/8/16

Dear Band,

3~3.15 : set up instuments and chairs in FM
3.15~3.30 : warmups in FM
3.30~5.50 : combines with Mr Chua on danse diabolique
5.50~6.15 pack up and debrief
(Be in the band room by 5.50pm)

Sec 1s, its your first main band combines! Pay attention to the conductor at all times and no talking at all during combines. Listen to your SLs and don't be afraid to play out or make mistakes! Thats how you learn!

LOVE love,
Exco

11/8/16

Dear band,

Sec 1s
3-3.15 set up instruments and chairs in band room
3.15-5 combines with Mr Lee in band room
5-5.30 pack up and debrief

Main band
3-3.15 set up instruments and chairs in FM
3.15-3.30 warmups in FM
3.30-5.50 combines with Mr Chua I'm FM
5.50-6.15 pack up and debrief

- Section on duty please do your duty.
- we are moving on to prepare for our upcoming events. Continue to work very hard and know that it doesn't mean that since you scored well this time, you will score well the next time. Your competitors will improve, so you must improve too.

LOVE love,
Exco

7/8/16

Dear band,

6.45-6.50 set up instruments and benches and stands

Percussion: 6.45-6.55 move instruments over
(Percussion helpers HELP)

6.50-6.55 warmups and tune ( bring your scores and clips out )

6.55-7 run through

7.00-7.05 get seated ( do not fiddle and move around )

7.05-7.15 School gets seated (band sits in attention)

7.15-7.45 National Anthem + school song

7.45-7.50 move all benches back and instruments out, and proceed to band room to put instruments

7.50 - 8.50 Go to canteen for recess

8.50 - 9  settle in band room and get ready all instruments in band room

Listen to Exco ( we will standby outside the hall to set up chairs )

9-9.05 set up chairs in hall
(9-9.10 Percussion move instruments up)

9.05 - 9.10 go and get instruments and sit down on stage

-Trombones and trumpets tgt on right side of gallery (near the exit so that you can exit after the whole thing)

9.15-9.20 performance (trumpets and trombones stay at gallery for whole of SOT)

9.20-9.30  Band proceeds to band room and start packing up (percussion helpers please help percussion) + short debrief

* watch conductor on when to sit down

SLs please assign your section bench and chair IC.

Sections please help those who will be coming late set up their instruments.

LOVE love,
Exco

4/8/2016

Dear band,

once again, congrats on gold for NBC! However, we do have a lot to improve on so lets continue working hard for upcoming events!

SEC 1s

3-3:15 : set up instruments and chairs in recording studio
3:15-5 : combines with Mr Lee in the recording studio
5-5:30 : pack up and debrief

- dear sec 1s, we hope that you have been taking combines with Mr Lee seriously. you guys are joining main band soon and you will definitely struggle if you don't improve as it is not easy to be in the main band.


MAIN BAND

3-3:15 : set u instruments and chairs in the FM.
3:15 - 5:50 : combines with Mr Chua on national anthem and stars of tomorrow
*4-5 : rehearsals with UG on national day parade in the parade square
6-6:15 : pack up and debrief

- Mr Chua said that he will be coming at 3 tomorrow, and I'm sure we all know how particular Mr Chua is about punctuality so if you end early, set up your instruments earlier and help to set up chairs. take the initiative :)

- last practice before national day, so please take tomorrow's practice seriously
- national anthem should have already been memorised


REMINDER: there is oral in the hall tomorrow so no playing outside (except for rehearsal)


LOVE love,
Exco

1/8/16

Dear Band,

SEC 1

3-3.15 : set up instruments and chairs in recording studio
3.15-5: sectionals in recording studio
Work on whatever Mr Lee gave you and also on the etudes at the back pages of I Recommend.
5-5.30 debrief and pack up

MAIN BAND

3-3.15 set up instruments
3.15-3.30 self warm ups
3.30-4.15 sectionals on National anthem and SOT
4.15 - 5 combines in FM
5-5.30 pack up and debrief

LOVE love,
Exco

31/ 07 / 16

Dear Band,

* Bring vest and yellow shirt in clothes cover and court shoes

* Bus 1: Brasses + percussion (Gloria and Mathilda)
Bus 2: Woodwinds (Heshuo and Shi Yuan)

*percussion helpers stick with percussion section for all travelling journeys

*Parents fetching after competition : front gate at 7.30pm sharp

12-12.30pm : lunch in school and change into half band uni and pack department items

12.30pm - 12.45pm : set up instruments and chairs in FM

12:45pm - 1pm : warmups

1pm - 2pm : warm ups and combines with Mrs Chua

2pm - 2.30pm : breathing exercises

2.30pm - 3:30pm : pack up, go toilet, change into full band uni

3.30pm - 4pm: briefing

4pm - 4.50pm: uniform check + section talk and any last packing and move to foyer

5 pm - 5.30pm : traveling time

5.40pm: settle down (outside SCH)

5.40pm - 6pm : tune and final run through

6pm - 6.10pm: lineup at backstage

6.10pm - 6.30pm: Competition time

6.30pm - 6.45pm: Line up outside SCH and prepare to depart

6.45pm: Leave venue  ( bus 1: brasses and percussion, bus 2: woodwinds ）

6.50pm - 7.20pm: reach school

7.30pm: pack up

🎉🎉ONE BAND ONE SOUND 🎉🎉

LOVE love,
Exco

28/7/16

Dear band,

Sec 1s:

3-3.15 : set up instruments and chairs in recording studio
3.15-5 : sectionals in recording studio
5-5.30 : debrief and pack up

Main Band:

Last practice till NBC!

2.45-3 : set up chairs in FM and instruments and self warm up (be in the FM by 3pm sharp)
3-6 : workshop with Mr Kasaoka
( bring along all your IRecommend, japanese warm ups etc, KOTS and and SOT)
6-6.15 debrief and pack up

Remember:
👂pay attention to whatever is said tomorrow
👀 pay attention to EVERY SINGLE detail in the score

Put all that you have learnt these 8 months to tomorrow's practice.
You determine what results we get this Sunday. Picture what result you would like to see.

LOVE love,
Exco

26 July 2016

Hello Band

2nd last prac till NBC!

main band
3-3:15 : set up instruments
3:15-4:50 : LAST sectionals
4:50-5:30 : debrief
*please check band board tomorrow for more details

sec 1s
3-3:15 :set up instruments and chairs in recording studio
3:15-4:45 : combines with Mr Lee in recording studio
4:50-5:30 : pack up and debrief

PLEASE TAKE NOTE: there is O level HMT oral going on so no playing outside AND inside band room. come down immediately after your class.

LOVE love,
Exco

25/07/16

Dear Band,

hope you had a gr10 weekend!

3-3:15 : setup instruments
3:15-5:50 : warmups in Fm with Mr Chua and combines on NBC pieces
5:50-6:15 : pack up and debrief

3rd last practice! make it count xx
 *main band members should try on their uniform tonight in case any changes are needed. if there are any changes to be made, bring it to the QMs tomorrow in clothes cover+hanger.


LOVE love,
Exco

21/7/16

Dear band,

Sec 1s

3-3.15 : set up chairs and instruments in band room
3.15-5 : combines with Mr Lee in band room
5-5.30 : pack up and debrief

Main band

3-3.15 : set up instruments and chairs in FM
3.15-3.30 : warmups in FM
3.30-5.50 : combine with Mr Chua
5.50-6.15 : pack up and debrief

Note:

SLs make sure that your section has already planned the staggering at the long notes throughout both pieces.

10 more DAYS to NBC

LOVE love,
Exco

18/07/16

Dear band,

All sections except Percussion:

3-3.15pm : set up instruments and chairs in FM
3.15-3.25 : self warm up in FM

Percussion:

3-3.25 pm : Work on KOTS with Mrs Chua in FM (please be on time)

Main band:

3.25-3.30 : move to Band room
3.30-4 : listen and analyse KOTS recording in band room
Bring along: SCORE AND A HIGHLIGHTER AND A PENCIL
4-6 : combines with Mrs Chua in FM
6-6.15 : debrief
( BE ON TIME)

NO PLAYING IN BAND ROOM

LOVE love,
Exco

14/07/16

Dear Band,

Sec 1s

3-3.15 set up chairs and instruments in recording studio
3.15-5 combines with Mr Lee
5-5.30 pack up and debrief

Main band

3-3.15 we up instruments and chairs in FM
3.15-3.30 warmups in FM
3.30-5.50 combines in FM with Mr Chua
5.50-6.15 debrief and pack up

LOVE love,
Exco

12/07/16

Dear band,

I hope that you have remembered what was said during combines on Monday and do not make those mistakes again.

Sec 1s

3-3.15: set up instruments and chairs in recording studio
3.15- 5 :combines in recording studio with Mr Lee
5- 5.15 : packup

Main band

3-3.15: set up instruments
3.15-3.30 : self warm up in FM
3.30-5 : sectionals in FM
5-5.15 : pack up

- JLs are inchrage
- There will be no debrief tomorrow.
- Main band, practice with sections who have the same parts as you.
- memorize KOTS first page

During sectionals: practice with,
Fluboes : mallets
Clarinets : alto sax (part D with glockenspiel)
Eupho: Tenor Sax
Bassoon : Tubass
Tubass : LWW
percussion: glockenspiel with flutes

For the other sections, your SLs will tell you tomorrow.

LOVE love,
Exco

11/07/16

Dear band,

SEC 1s and SEC 2s in main band,

3 - 3.05: set up instruments and go IMMEDIATELY to the FM
( Mrs Chua would like to do slow warmups with you all first.)

Sec 3s,

3-3.15 : set up instruments and chairs in FM
3.15-3.30 : warmups in FM
3.30-6 : combines with Mrs Chua on KOTS
6-6.15 : pack up and debrief

8 MORE PRACTICES TO NBC
LETS WORK HARD TOGETHER!

LOVE love,
Exco

9/7/16

Dear Band,

12:30 : report for Band
12:45-1 : set up instruments
1-1:15 : warm ups
1:15 - 2:15 : display rehearsal
2:15-2:30 : briefing+packing
2:30 : organize your section and walk to foyer
2:30-2:45 : sit in the 2 rows
2:45-3:50 : travel to Causeway
4-5:15 : performance time
5:15-6 : travel back to school
6-6:30 : pack up and debrief

*please do not be late tomorrow and cooperate fully
*12:30-12:45 will be for the EXCO to tell you guys some new information about packing list etc. so do not think reporting time is at 12:45. please inform your sectionmates about this.

Best of luck for tomorrow. Sleep early and have a full lunch! :)

LOVE love,
Exco

7/7/2016

Dear Band,

SEC 1S
3-3:15 : set up instruments and chairs in the recording studio
3:15-5:00 : combines with Mr Lee in the recording studio
5:00-5:30 : pack up and debrief

*no playing in anywhere else except the FM. DO NOT play in the band room too.

MAIN BAND
3-3:15 : set up instruments
3:15-5:50 : combines with Mr Chua on KOTS and SOT
5:50-6:15 : pack up and debrief

-LAST PRAC before SOT. every main band member should have mastered the steps and piece.
-ALL MAIN BAND MEMBERS are to pay utmost attention during combines for KOTS and I do not want to hear any repeated mistakes from the last combines.
-ALL SEC 1 BAND MEMBERS should have memorised their total training by now, no excuses. bring the full set of total training and I Recommend to combines with Mr Lee.

Give band your best shot tomorrow! Remember, we are aiming for the best, nothing less.

LOVE Love,
Exco

5/07/16

Dear band:

Sec 1s:

3-3.15 : set up instruments and chairs in RECORDING STUDIO
3.15-5 : combines with Mr Lee in RECORDING STUDIO
5-5.30 : pack up and debrief

Note: remember to have a hard copy of total training lesson 1,3,5,7,9 and IRecommend BEFORE Mr Lee arrives.

Main Band:

3-3.15 : set up instruments and chairs in FM
3.15-3.30 : warmups in FM
3.30-4.15 : combines on National Anthem (have the scores ready beforehand)
4.15-5 : practice on SOT display in FM
5-5.30 : pack up and debrief

note: NO PLAYING OUTSIDE TOMORROW. (that includes the band room) Please close the FM doors fully when leaving or entering.

LOVE love,
Exco

30/06/16

Dear band,

Sec 1s:
3~3.15 : set up instruments
3.15~3.45 : self warmups

Please do the 4 must-do warmups and always strive to feel that you are throughly warmed up before moving on.

3.45~5 :
1)  MEMORISE total training lessons 1,3,5,7,9 ( ensure that you have ALL these in hardcopy by tomorrow)
2) Practice all the etudes that Mr Lee gave you
3) practice Eflat scale in the IRecommend book

Remember, always have a constant air speed and adequate air support

5~5.30: pack up and debrief

Main band:
3~3.15: set up chairs and instruments in FM
3.15~5.50: warmups and combines in FM
5.50~6.15: pack up and debrief

TUBASS AND FLUBOES PLEASE REMEMBER TO DO YOUR DUTIES.

LOVE love,
Exco

28/6/16

Main Band
3-3:15 : set up instruments
3:15-3:45  : combined warm ups in FM
3:45-5 : sectionals
5-5:30 : pack up and debrief

Sec 1s
3-3:15 : set up instruments and chairs in band room
3:15-5 : combines with Mr Lee
5-5:30 : pack up and debrief

*please read the band board tmr for details about sectionals.

LOVE love,
Exco

27/06/16

Dear band,

3~3.15pm : set up instruments and chairs in FM
3.15~3.30pm : warm ups in FM
3.30~5.50pm : combines
5.50~6.15pm : pack up and debrief

Please check the band board for any changes.

LOVE love,
Exco

22/06/16

Dear Band,

Sec 1s
9:30-9:45 : set up instruments and chairs for Mr Lee's combines īn Band Room
9:45-11:45 : combines with Mr Lee in band room
11:45-12:15 : pack up and debrief

Main Band:
9-9:15 : set up instruments
9:15-9:30 : warm ups in FM (no chairs)
9:30-10+ : display on SOT
10+ -12: sectionals on KOTS
12-12:30 : lunch
12:30 - 1: get ready instruments and pack up chairs or whatever so you dont need to pack up when we return and be ready in the band room
1-1:30 : short briefing in Band Room by Exco and get ready for departure
2-3+ : rehearsal at YCK pri
4 : estimated arrival in school time
4:30 : band dismissed

* schedule might change unexpectedly so listen out for instructions by Exco
* dismissal time might change

LÔVE love,
Exco

22/06/16

Dear Band,

Sec 1s
9:30-9:45 : Set up in band room for combines with Mr Lee
9:45-11:45 : combines with Mr Lee
11:45-12:15 : pack up and debrief
12:15-12:45 : lunch
1-4 : farewell
4-4:30 :clean up with main band

Main Band
9-9:15 : set up instrument
9:15-10+ : warm ups and practise display in FM
10+ - 12 : combines with Mrs Chua on KOTS and SOT (for NBC)
12-12:30: lunch
12:30-1 : get ready for farewell
1-4 : farewell
4-4:30 : clean up

NOTE :
- all CURRENT band members are expected to wear school uniform tmr
- schedule might change unexpectedly so listen out for instructions


LOVE love,
Exco

21/06/16

Dear Band,
Hope that you had a lovely holiday!

Sec 1s:

9.30~ 9.45am: set up instruments and chairs in band room
9.45 ~11.45am : combines with Mr Lee
11.45~12.15pm : pack up and debrief

Main band:

9~9.15 am: set up instruments in FM (NO CHAIRS)
9.15 ~9.30am: warmups in FM
9.30~12am: practice display with Mrs Chua
12~1pm : lunch
1~3.30pm : combines with Mr and Mrs Chua on KOTS
3.30~4pm : pack up and debrief

LOVE love,
Exco

1/06/16

Dear Band,

Sec 1s
9.30-9.45: set up chairs and instruments
9.45-11.45: combines with Mr Lee in band room
11.45-12.15: debrief

Note:
memorize total training and be able to play I Recommend Bflat scale and arpeggio.

Do not make unnecessary noise as there is PEC until 1pm.

Main band
8.45-9.15 : set up and warm up in FM
9.15 - 12: tutor with Mr Atsushi
12-1: lunch
1-3.50: combines with Mr/Mrs Chua on KOTS/SOT
4-4.30: debrief

Note:
Bring I Recommend

Give your utmost attention to Mr Atsushi tomorrow. 1 person in each section is to take down everything that Mr Atsushi had said, e.g. blending with each section, style of piece...( pen and paper, no phones). Take a pic of the notes and send it to your SLs by Sunday. Everyone is to, as usual, jot down anything (e.g. dynamics) that he says regarding SOT on your scores.

Do not make any unnecessary noise as tomorrow is PEC until 1pm.

LOVE love,
Exco

31/5/2016

Dear Band, 

hope you are enjoying your holidays so far :)

Sec 1s

9:30-9:45 : set up quickly and arrange chairs in band room 

9:45-11:45 : combines with Mr Lee in the band room 

11:45-12:15 : pack up and debrief 

Main Band :

9-9:15 : set up quickly 

9:15 - 9:45 : warm ups in FM 

9:45 - 12 : combines with Mrs Chua on Stars Of Tomorrow display in Parade Square

12-1 : lunch

1-4 : combines with Mr/Mrs Chua on Stars of Tomorrow and Knight Of The Sky

4-4:30 : pack up and debrief 

Please note: 

- schedule for Main Band might change last minute so everyone should read the board.

LOVE love, 

Exco

30/05/16

Dear Band,

Sec 1s
9.30 -10am : set up instruments and chairs in band room
10am - 11.45am : combines with Mr Lee
11.45 -12.15 pm : debrief

Main band
9 - 9.15 am : set up
9.15- 9.45am : warmups in FM
9.45- 12pm : sectionals on KOTS
( CMs going around to check)
12 -1pm : lunch
1- 3.30pm : choreograph SOT with Mrs Chua
3.30 -4pm : debrief

Note : please bring I Recommend for warm ups

LOVE love,
Exco

26/05/16

Dear Band,

Sec 1s
3-3.30pm : set up instruments as well as chairs in band room
3.30-5pm : combines with Mr Lee
5-5.30pm : pack up and debrief

Note : Please put in your 110% into combines so that you guys can improve quickly! Please also show respect to Mr Lee and we do not want to see anyone talking loudly or unnecessarily.

Memorise Total Training by first holiday practice.

Main Band
3-3.30pm : set up instruments and section warmups in FM
3.30-5.50pm : combine sectionals
5.50-6.15pm : pack up and debrief

Combine sectionals : Brasses with Mrs Chua in FM
Woodwinds with Mr Chua in recording studio

Note: please bring along I Recommend and your tuning chart should already be in your files. SOT should already be memorised.

LOVE love,
Exco

24/05/16

Hello Band! hope you had an amazing Vesak Day holiday! ^0^

Sec 1s
3-3:30pm : set up instruments as well as chairs in band room
3:30-5pm : combines with Mr Lee
5-5:30pm : pack up and debrief

Main Band
3-3:30pm : set up instruments and combined warm ups in the FM
3:30-5pm : sectionals
5-5:30pm : pack up and debrief

Note:
* each section is to send band tee design(s) to Aqidah by today (23/5) 2359
* memorise Stars Of Tomorrow by 24/05 's practice LATEST
* when you are confident with Stars Of Tomorrow, memorise Knight Of The Sky
* For tomorrow's combined warm ups, CMs will check on your I Recommend assignments by Mr Chua.
* Before tomorrow's combines, all sec 1s should already have their Stars Of Tomorrow score.

See you all in Band! :)

LOVE love,
Exco

19/5/16

Hello Band!

hope error analysis has been going well for you guys :)

Sec 1s :
3-3:30 : set up instruments and self warm ups
           - MEMORISE total training
3:30-4:50 : sectionals
                - work on whatever Mr Lee has taught you on Tuesdays
                - try out I Recommend B flat and E flat scales, arpeggios etc. (SLs please assign)
                - try out I Recommend page 5 and slur-legato etude
5-5:30 : pack up and debrief

Note: if you happen to have any MT fortnight activity, please come down immediately for band.


Main Band:
3-3:30 : set up and self warm ups
           - total training
           - I Recommend page 5 and slur legato Etude
3:30-5:50 : sectionals on Stars of Tomorrow and KOTS
5:50-6:15 : debrief

Note
#1 : Sec 1 and 3 to update their particulars form by next tuesday
#2 : Band tee shirt design (white) by next monday to Aqidah
#3 : memorise KOTS by june holiday practice
#4 : sec 3s will be down later due to MT fortnight so sec 2s please ensure that your sections have productive sectionals

LOVE love,
Exco
               
   

17/5/16

Hello Band! :)

Main Band :

3-3:30pm - set up + self warm ups ( please practise page 5 of  I Recommend as well as the Slur-Legato Etude from there as well for warm ups )

3:30-5pm - sectionals on Stars Of Tomorrow and Knight Of The Sky 

5-5:30pm - pack up and debrief

Sec 1s :

3-3:15pm - set up chairs and instruments in the Band Room

3:15-5pm - combines with Mr Lee

5-5:30pm - pack up and debrief

LOVE love, 

Exco 

16/5/16

Dear Band,
Welcome back!

3-3.30pm : set up and move to FM

3.30-5.50pm : warmups and Stars of Tmr with Mr Chua - please bring along I Recommend and tuning charts and Japanese warmups

5.50-6.15pm : debrief ( 10 min rule applies)

Note: please remember to memorize KOTS by June

LOVE love,
Exco

16/4/16

Dear band,

7am: report in band uniform with stockings and ponytails. Please bring the vest and tie in a clothes cover and court shoes if necessary
7am-7.15am: set up
7.15am-7.45am: warm ups in band room + run through of pieces
7.45-8.05am: move up percussion
8.05am-8.15am: change into vest and tie and be seated in the hall
8.15am-9am: wait for the ceromony to start + uniform check
9am-9.30am: peformance for CG60 Speech Day
9.30am-9.45am: pack up
9.50am: dismissed

Please have a good breakfast tomorrow before coming to school. Also, do listen out for instructions by teachers or exco.

Please also remember to bring whatever extra ribbons you have 

Love,
Exco

14/4/16

Hi band, 

3.00-3.15 set up

MAIN BAND

3.15-5.50 combines with Mr Chua on Stars Of Tomorrow 

6.00-6.15 pack up and debrief

SEC ONES

3.15-5.00 combines with Mr Lee

5.00-5.30 pack up and debrief

Love,

Exco

13/4/16

Hi band,

2.00 Dismissed from class

2.00-2.15 Set up 

Change to band tee and court shoes if you havent done so

If you havent had lunch, quickly have it then join the rest

2.15-2.30 move up to the hall 

2.30-6.00pm speech day rehearsal in the hall

6.00-6.30pm debrief and pack up 

Love ,

Exco

11/4/16

Hi band,

Dismissed from class at 2.00

2.00-2.30 lunch for those who havent had lunch

The rest set up and help the others set up

2.30- 2.45 warm ups in FM

2.45- 3.00 move up to the hall

Make sure you have all the necessary scores

Helpers remember to help percussion and tubass 

3.00-5.00 Speech Day rehearsal 

5.00-5.50 sectionals on Speech Day pieces

6.00-6.30 pack up and debrief 

Love,

Exco 

7/4/16

Hi band,

MAIN BAND

3pm-3.15pm: set up
3.15pm-3.45pm: warmups in the FM
3.45pm-6pm: combines with Mrs Chua for speech day
6pm-6.30pm: pack up and debrief

SEC 1s

3pm-3.15pm: set up instruments and chairs in the band room
3.15pm-5pm: combines with Mr Lee
5pm-5.30pm: pack up and debrief

Love,
Exco

5/4/16

Hi band,

MAIN BAND

Hope you have had a good rest after Musical Evening. We are going to prepare for Speech Day which is on 16 April, Saturday.

3pm-3.15pm: set up
3.15pm-5pm: individual warmups and have sectionals on Knight of the Sky (main band) and let the good times roll (big band people) - refrain from playing outside as there are sec 4s taking their prelim oral
5pm-5.30pm: pack up and debrief

Please spend the time wisely to practise knight of the sky and the big band piece. There is still room for improvement, and the sec 3s are expected to play the solos in kots for speech day. You can listen to the recording for musical evening and see how you can improve (eg. Balance and tuning).

SEC 1s

3pm-3.15pm: set up
3.15pm-5pm: sectionals - please make good use of I recommend and Standard of Excellence, and continue drilling on building your embrochure and producing good tone. Do ask your seniors for help if needed.
5pm-5.30pm: pack up and debrief

Love,
Exco

3/3/16, MUSICAL EVENING

0830

Report to band room

Attite: blouse, skirt, sports shoes and socks (opt)

Bring stockings, court shoes, tie and vest (clothes cover)

0830-0850

Set up instruments + Briefing in Band Room

0850-0915

Warm-up in the FM

- perc can start moving instruments to the loading bay slowly 

0915-0945

Pack section things , then department things for Sec 4s

and dress up (wear tie, vest, stockings) and court shoes

Lorry will arrive at 9.30am

0945-1000

Load instruments (with cases) onto lorry and board bus 

1000-1030

Travel

1030-1100

Arrive at SCH

Settle in the Rehearsal Hall

1100-1500

Rehearse!

Dear all

Just in case we are seeing different rehearsal plans (since there were a few different versions earlier).  Please see this one below n keep to this for tomoro. 

The rehearsal plan :

1100-1110 Setup stage for FINALE

1110-1200 Finale rehearsal

1200-1210 Clear stage and setup for Band rehearsal

1210-1310 Band rehearse / Angklung rest time (plan to eat)

1310-1320 Clear stage & Angklung setup stage

1320-1330 Opening item by Band’s Sec 4 (Railway) rehearse

1330-1430 CAKE rehearse / Band rest time (plan to eat)

1430-1500 Emcees mic tests

1500-1600

NO PLAYING

rest, 

tie hair, (priority is those playing railway) 

uniform check,

eat snacks

take pictures (within band) 

NO PICTURES AFTER CONCERT

1600-1630

Tune 

Warm up

*4.30pm doors open for audience 

1630- 1700 

Go out to meet friends & family. ( wait for exco's instruction)

- 4.40 Sec 4s + Gloria and Izzati return to holding room

 -4.45 Railway standby

-5.00 Band return to Holding room

1700-1900

Perform

- 5.45pm intermission:

 AK move out

Band move in chairs and stands and shift Percussion instruments

-5.59pm Band to be seated

- 6.00pm Band starts performance and Angklung pack up

-6.45pm Finale

-6.55pm School song

1900-2000

Pack up, clean up and load

- 7.15 Lorries arrive

2000-2030 

Travel

2030-2100

Unload 

Dismiss

School closes at 9pm sharp. 

Leave by back gate.

REMINDERS

-Please ensure you get optimal 8 hours of sleep. (DON'T sleep later than 10pm we will check)

-Before coming for band, have your breakfast. If not, please approach Li Na outside band room to get force-fed. ☺

-Throughout the day ensure you drink plenty of water (no heat stroke/fainting due to hunger/thirst/ exhaustion)

-Be very careful (don't trip on court shoes and sprain/break your ankle/leg)

-If you feel unwell tell SLs or EXCO!!!

Do not attempt to self-medicate/ignore problem.

-Bring plasters if you get blisters from court shoes easily.

Bring: 

i) Instruments!!! Files!!! Tuners!!! 

ii) Attire parts - court shoes (if you're not wearing to school), stockings, tie (in clothes cover) and vest (in clothes cover), black standard hair ties, comb 

iii) Others - 1.5litre water bottle for your sections (if you're the one bringing), gift exchange items

Love,

Exco

2/3/16

Hi band,

ALUMNI

9-11.30 combines with Mr Lee

Love,

Exco

31/3/16

Hi band,

3.00-3.15 set up

MAIN BAND

3.15-5.30 combines with Mr Chua on Mario and Railway

5.30-6.00 Dry run in FM

6.00-6.30 pack up and debrief

SEC ONES

3.15-4.50 sectionals 

5.00-5.30 pack up and debrief 

Love,

Exco

29/3/16

Hi band,

3.00-3.15 set up

MAIN BAND

3.15-4.50 LAST sectionals before concert 

Please make sure you go through the entire repertoire without stopping (no matter what mistakes) 

Imagine it is the real day, all your concert ettiquette should be exactly as it would be on the real day

Play together. There should be no time wasted on clarifying mistakes 

SEC ONES

3.15-4.50 combines with Mr Lee. Please have I Recommend ready. He will be using it

5.00-5.30 pack up and debrief

Love,

 Exco

28/03/16

Hi band,

3.00-3.15 set up

3.15-4.30 dry run in FM 

Do not set up the chairs first when you reach the FM

Percussion please set up your instruments roughly as they would be in SCH 

Please bring all your scores and instruments 

4.30-5.50 combines with Mrs Chua on KoTS and Finale 

6.00-6.30 pack up and debrief

2 more practices!!!!

Love,

Exco

24/3/16

Hi band,

MAIN BAND
3pm-3.15pm: set up
3.15pm-6pm: combines with Mr Chua on super mario and railway
6pm-6.30pm: pack up and debrief

SEC 1s
3pm-3.15pm: set up instruments and stands
3.15pm-5pm: combines with Mr Lee
5pm-5.30pm: pack up and debrief

Tomorrow is the last day of ticket ordering so please bring the money along to avoid confusion. 3 more practices to Musical Evening.

Love,
Exco

22/3/16

Hi band,

MAIN BAND
3pm-3.15pm: set up
3.15pm-5pm: do thorough warmups and have sectionals. Please polish up all Musical Evening pieces. Do keep yourself hydrated throughout the practice.
5pm-5.30pm: pack up and debrief

SEC 1s
3pm-3.15pm: set up
3.15pm-5pm: sectionals on what Mr Lee has taught you. You can approach your seniors for help or seek clarification. Please work a lot on your embrochure and fundamentals that Mr Lee has taught you so far because it is very important.
5pm-5.30pm: pack up and debrief

There will be interviews going on tomorrow right after debrief so please leave the band room quickly if you are not involved. 4 more practices to Musical Evening.

Love,
Exco

21/3/16

Hi band,

3pm-3.15pm: set up
3.15pm-3.30pm: warm-ups in the FM
3.30pm-6pm: combines with Mrs Chua on knight of the sky and finale piece
6pm-6.30pm: pack up and debrief

Love,
Exco

17/3/16

Hi band, 

MAIN BAND

9.00-9.15 set up

9.15-11.15 warm ups and combines on school song, Mario and Railway with Mr Chua

11.15-1.00 Combines with Mrs Chua on KoTs 

1.00-1.30 debrief and pack up

SEC 1s

9.00-9.15 set up

9.15-1.00 sectionals 

CMs as well as SLs will be coming arlund to check. 

Mr Lee expects improvement by the time he is back

1.00-1.30 debrief and pack up

ALUMNI 

1.30-2.00 lunch

2.00-5.30 combines with Mr Lee

Love,

Exco

16/3/16

Hi band,

 

PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE BAND ROOM BEFORE 9am

Be punctual tomorrow or you will hold back the whole band and angklung

900-9.30 set up and move up to hall. Bring all instruments involved in Musical Evening

9.00 - report at Hall 

9.15-9.45 tech run all items in sequence. 

9.45-10.15 rehearse Finale 

10.15-10.45 break

1045-1100 Reset stage for 1st Item.

1100-1.00 Run through whole concert

1.00-1.30 debrief and pack up

1.30- 2.00Lunch for alumni band

1.30 -2.30 lunch for main band

 ALUMNI

2.00-3.00Combine Gabriel's Oboe with Mr Lee

3.00-5.30 Combines on Prof. Alex and Dancing Megahits

CAMP

2.30 report to Band Room for briefing 

Love,

Exco

15/3/16

Hi band,

DO NOT ENTER THE BAND ROOM BEFORE 9AM 

INTERVIEWS ONGOING

Main band:

9am-9.15am: set up

9.15am-9.45am: sectionals on finale (new arrangement) - SLs will be swapped (CMs will assign SLs to different sections)

This is to expose yall to different styles and push yall out of your comfort zone

If you are confused or unsure, just approach your SL or any of the Exco members 

9.45am-10.15am: Combines in FM with CMs

• finale

•KoTs played by sec 2s and 3s with sec 4s sitting 

•school song 

10.15am-1pm: Combines on Mario and Finale with Mr Chua

1pm-1.30pm: pack up and debrief

Alumni:

1.30pm-2pm: lunch

2pm-5.30pm: sectionals for prof Alex and dancing mega hits

5.30 pack up and dismiss, there will be no debrief 

8 more practices!!

Love,

Exco

10/3/16

Hi band,

MAIN BAND

3pm-3.15pm: set up

3.15pm-3.45pm: warmups
● total training slowly at crotchet bpm=60
● i recommend do major scales*
   - Bb concert
   - Eb concert
   - F concert
   - C concert
*Long tones: crotchet=80, 8 counts each note
Articulations: staccato and accent, crotchet=80 1 note 1 beat, play 4 times each note

3.45pm-6pm: Work on what you need to, polish up on knight of the sky and super mario (SLs can assign what to work on - highlighting weak points in within the section)
Alumni pieces for those involved
School song

6pm-6.15pm:
Main band to write reflection (guideline questions are below, you can add in other thoughts)
●what did you work on?
●what do you still need to work on? Improve?

6.15pm: finish reflections (no need to hand up unless your SLs request to look at reflections) and dismiss

SEC 1s

3pm-3.15pm: set up chairs, instruments and stands in the band room
3.15pm-5pm: combines with Mr Lee
5pm: pack up and dismissed

Love,
Exco

3/3/16

oHi band,

MAIN BAND 

3.00-3.15 set up

3.15-3.30 self warm up

3.30-5.50 combines with Mr Chua on Railway and Super Mario

6.00-6.15 debrief and pack up

Please bring your scores to debrief 

SEC ONES 

3.00-3.15 set up instruments and chairs and stands in the band room

Remember to set up a chair and stand for Mr Lee

3.15-4.50 work with Mr Lee

5.00-5.30 debrief and pack up 

Exactly one month to Musical Evening. 

Love,

Exco

1/3/16

Hi band, 

MAIN BAND

3.00-3.15 set up

3.15-3.30 section warm up

3.40-4.30 sectionals on Mario

Please make sure you rhythm is perfect and start to think about delivery. Approach any seniors if you need help

Sec 4s work on Railway

Seniors make sure to guide your sec 1s

4.30-4.50 sectionals on KotS 

Work on everything mentioned yesterday and in previous times and improve. 

5.00-5.30 debrief and pack up

SEC ONES 

3.00-3.15 set up

3.15-4.50 sectionals on all your seniors and Mr Lee have taught you

5.00-5.30 debrief and pack up

11 more practices! 

Love ,

Exco 

29/2/16

Hi band,

3.00-3.15 set up

3.15-3.45 warm ups in FM

3.45-5.50 combines with Mrs Chua on KotS, Gabriel's Oboe and Finale

6.00-6.15 debrief and pack up 

5 MORE WEEKS TO MUSICAL EVENING

Love,

Exco

25/2/16

Hi band,

MAIN BAND
3pm-3.15pm: set up
3.15pm-5.50pm: section warmups and continue working on Musical Evening pieces, in order of priority:
●knight of the sky
●finale piece
●gabriel's oboe
●super mario
●railway (sec 4s)
6pm-6.30pm: pack up and debrief

Please make full use of this sectionals to polish your pieces because we will have combines more often from next week onwards.

13 more practices!

SEC 1s
3pm-3.15pm: set up (instruments, stands and chairs in the band room)
3.15pm-5pm: combines with Mr Lee
5.10pm-5.30pm: pack up and debrief

A reminder to stack the chairs properly and arrange the stands neatly!

Love,
Exco

23/2/16

Hi band,

3.00-3.15 set up

3.15-4.50

section warm ups

Sec 1s please continue to work on what your Seniors and Mr Lee have taught you

Main band continue to polish up Knight of the Sky and Mario 

5.00-5.30 pack up and assemble in band room. Wait for Kaethe and Yuxuan to dismiss you

Tomorrow, sec 4s and 3s and most 2s will not be around so Kaethe (flute) and Yuxuan (bass clarinet) will be in charge. Please behave yourselves and spend this practice productively. 

14 practices to Musical Evening.

Love, 

Exco

22/2/16

Hi band,

3pm-3.15pm: set up
3.15pm-5.50pm: section warmups and sectionals on knight of the sky. For warmups, please work on articulations and try exploring different major keys. For knight of the sky please polish up on notes (esp running notes), rhythm (any questions please ask SLs or CMs), dynamics, articulations, tone and balance within section. Do work with the metronome so that you can strengthen your pulse and fundamentals. Sec 4s please start practising railway.
6pm-6.30pm: pack up and debrief

SLs please ensure that your whole section has all the scores for musical evening pieces arranged in order of the repertoire by end of this week.
There will be 3 sections' tutors coming so please avoid using these places:
● horns: parade square
● trombone: band room
● string bass: recording studio

15 practices left!

Love,
Exco

18/2/16

Hi band,

MAIN BAND

3.00-3.15 set up 

3.15-3.30

total training (do it slowly so you are stretching your lungs), scales with articulations and dynamics

Seniors please take the time to teach your sec ones embouchure and how to blow with support, stick with mouthpiece only first to train up their embouchure

3.30-4.00 brush up Finale piece

if you have time, work on Mario

4.00-5.50 combines with Mr Chua on Finale in the FM

if there is time for sectionals, work on Mario. 

Try and master the rhythm by today, you have been working on it for a few weeks already

5.50-6.15 debrief and pack up

SEC ONES

3.00-3.15 set up

3.15-4.00 work with your seniors on embouchure and how to blow with support 

4.00-5.00 work on what Mr Lee and your seniors have taught you

5.00-5.30 pack up and debrief 

Have a good day!

Love,

Exco

16/2/16

Hi Band,

MAIN BAND

TDD

6.30-6.50 set up instruments and benches

6.50 be seated

6.50-7.20 warm ups and rehearsal

7.30-8.00 TDD

once we are dismissed from the parade square, quickly clear out and assemble in the band room

BAND PRACTICE

3.00-3.15 set up

3.15-3.30 warm ups

total training and scales with articulations and dynamics

3.30 -4.50 main band sectionals on Knight of the Sky. Rhythm should be no problem by the end of the day

5.00-5.30 debrief and pack up

SEC 1s

3.00-3.15 set up instruments

3.15-3.20 set up chairs in the band room

3.20-3.30 be seated and wait for Mr Lee, do some warmups

3.30-4.50 combines with Mr Lee in band room, please be respectful and polite to him

5.00-5.30 pack up and debrief

Love,

Exco

15/2/16

Hi band,

2.30-2.45 set up

2.45- 3.15 warm ups

Total training, scales with articulations and dynamics 

3.15- 3.50 sectionals on National Anthem, Trumpet Voluntary

Once both are PERFECT in terms of dynamics, articulation, expression and balance, move on to Musical Evening pieces

SLs please make sure your section is performance standard

3.50-3.55 move out to parade square

Set up benches

Percussion and Tubass helpers remember to help 

4.00-4.45 rehearsal with UG

4.45-5.40 sectionals on Knight of the Sky. Please use this time wisely 

5.50-6.15 debrief and Valentines Day gift exchange 

debrief will be earlier than usual to allow time for yall to exchange gifts, do not be late 

18 practices left! 

Love, 

Exco

11/2/16

Hi band,

2.30pm-2.45pm: set up
2.45pm-3.10pm: self warmups
3.10pm-3.45pm: sectionals on national anthem and trumpet voluntary and memorised with details (do not have sectionals in the band room for the whole day)
3.45pm-3.55pm: shift percussion, tubass and benches to the parade square (no stands)
3.55pm: be seated at the parade square
4pm-4.45pm: rehearsal for total defence with uniformed groups
4.45pm-5.05pm: shift back everything and have a short break
5.05pm-5.50pm: work on Musical Evening pieces (whatever you need to work on/SLs have assigned you to practise)
6pm-6.30pm: pack up and debrief

Tomorrow, the sec 1 juniors are coming in. Please put in your best for the rehearsal and be welcoming to the juniors if you happen to pass by them. Also please be a good role model to them. Do remain hydrated! SLs and Exco (or one person from each section) will be involved in allocation of juniors in the band room. SLs please bring out enough number of instruments for your section's desired recruitment of sec 1s once you enter the band room.

Love,
Exco

4/2/16

Hi band,

2.30-2.45 set up

2.45 - 3.00 self warm up

3.00-5.50 combines with mr chua on mario. 

this is your last combines on mario, take it seriously 

6.00-6.15 debrief and pack up

Love,

Exco

2/2/16

Hi band,

2.30-2.45 set up

2.45-3.15 warm ups 

total training and scales with articulation

3.15-4.00 sectionals on National Anthem, Voluntary, Mario (perfect these songs, rhythm and musicalities) If you have time move on other Musical Evening pieces 

4.00-4.15 Move out to parade square to practice National Anthem and Voluntary

Set up benches as per normal and help perc and tubass

4.15-4.50 Practice in parade square

5.00-5.30 Pack up and debrief

Work hard!

Love,

Exco

1/2/16

Hi band,

2.30-3.15 self warm up

do total training and scales with different articulations 

eg. in each C major 

-staccato all notes

-accent C, staccato D, staccato E, staccato F, accent G...

- accent+ tenuto C, tenuto D, tenuto E, tenuto F ....

then in other keys

3.15-4.25 sectionals on Mario and National Anthem. 

We expect you to perfect the Mario rhythm by today. 

4.15-4.30 combines on trumpet voluntary for related parties in the FM 

4.30-5.50 combined sectionals with CMs on Anthem and Mario 

Brasses + LWWs + Percussion in FM

Woodwinds in Band room 

6.00-6.15 debrief 

Happy February!

Love,

Exco

28/1/16

Hi band!

2.30pm-2.45pm: set up
2.45pm-3pm: self warmups
3pm-4.30pm: combines with Mr Chua in the FM on super mario bros (note the change in where we face)
4.30pm-6pm: sectionals on musical evening pieces and national anthem, those involved in trumpet voluntary can start working on them too
6pm-6.30pm: pack up and debrief

Love,
Exco

26/1/16

Hi band,

2.30pm-2.45pm: set up
2.45pm-5pm: section warmups and work on super mario bros, more time do work on other musical evening pieces (+ national anthem), we don't have much time left
5pm-5.30pm: pack up and debrief

Also, please memorise and practice national anthem during part of your sectionals as total defence day is nearing.

Love,
Exco

25/1/16

Hi band,

2.30pm-2.50pm: set up and self warmup
2.50pm-4.30pm: combines on super mario bros
4.30pm-6pm: sectionals on super mario bros
6pm-6.30pm: pack up and debrief

For super mario bros, please practice at a slow speed first and apply what Mr and Mrs Chua had taught. Section leaders are encouraged to lead your sections in playing super mario bros together. Do approach any senior or CM if you have any questions!

Love,
Exco

21/1/16

Hi band,

2.30-2.45 set up

2-45 - 3 self warm up

3 -5.50 combines with Mr Chua on Mario

6.00-6.15 debrief

Those who are participating in Audition. Come down by 3.00 and prepare promptly, will start at 3.30pm. 

Storeroom will be locked so please approach Lina or Shyer Wern if you need it opened 

Remember to try your best! 

Love,

Exco

21/1/16

Hi band,

2.30-2.45 set up

2-45 - 3 self warm up

3 -5.50 combines with Mr Chua on Mario

6.00-6.15 debrief

Those who are participating in Audition. Come down and prepare promptly, it will start at 3.30pm. 

Remember to try your best! 

Love,

Exco

19/1/16

Dear band,

Many of the seniors will be busy with auditions so please take ownership of your own Sectionals time and be productive. Remember we want to be very good! Not just good. 

Also, storeroom will be locked for security reasons so if there's a need to open the storeroom, approach either Shyer Wern or Li Na

2.30-2.45 Set up

2.45-3.15 Warm ups

Long tones , Scales and National Anthem 

3.15- 4.45 polish up Stars of Tomorrow. Remember ALL that the Conductors and CMs have mentioned and put it to practice. If you have questions, just ask 

4.45-5.50 Work on Super Mario

5.00-5.30 debrief

Please pace yourself and know for yourself what you need to work on and do so. Practice makes perfect/ permanence! 

Love,

Exco

18/1/16

Dear band,

2.30-2. 45 set up

2.45-3 self warm up

3-5.50 combine sectionals with Mrs Chua and Mr Chua on Stars of Tomorrow

Woodwinds in the Band Room 

Brasses in the FM 

6-6.15 debrief 

Love,

Exco

14/1/16

Hi band!

We are excused from lessons at 2.30pm. Please remember to change into your 2015 band t-shirt before coming for band and read the band blog very carefully because there's a lot of movements going on.

2.30pm-2.45pm: set up and self tuning
2.45pm-3.20pm: go through LHM, seconds out and big band in summer with CMs in the FM, those not involved in combines or the performance have sectionals (no playing outside! )
3.20pm-3.40pm: sec 2s, sec 3s and others involved in big band go to the parade square and set up enough stands and percussion quickly, no need to set up benches
3.40pm-3.50pm: performance for light hearted march, seconds out and big band in summer

LHM then seconds out then In Summer. 

While waiting for you performance, stand at the side and smile, interact with audience. Once you are done with all your performances, go back to your sections 

3.50pm-4pm: move everything out of parade square
4pm-6pm: sectionals for all on musical evening pieces. Mr and Mrs Chua will be around to guide us (no playing outside until open house ends about 4.30pm)
● knight of the sky
● stars of tomorrow
● gabriel's oboe
● super mario bros
● sec 4s can start sight reading waltime line
6pm-6.30pm: pack up and debrief

There will be booth duty throughout the open house, so please take note of your timings if you have and report punctually to the booth area which is right outside the band room. Do promote band enthusiastically!

Booth duty
3.00pm-3.15pm: Melissa, Aviel, Faith

3.15pm-3.30pm: Sarah, Heshuo, Mabel, Audrey

3.30pm-3.45pm: Li Na, Stacey, Anthea, Yu Xuan

3.45pm-4.15pm: Shyer Wern, Li, Aqidah, Eva, Sherina, Tanya

4.15pm-4.45pm: Li Na, Rachel, Pearline, Izzati, Shannon, Glenys

Love,
Exco

12/1/16

Hi band,

2.30pm-2.45pm: set up
2.45pm-3.10pm: self/section warmups
3.10pm-5pm: sectionals
● sec 2s light hearted march
● sec 3s seconds out
● big band in summer
● more time work on knight of the sky and stars of tomorrow
5pm-5.30pm: pack up and debrief

Sec 4s are having common tests until 4.45pm tomorrow so please use your sectionals wisely, sec 3s please ensure that your sections are on task.

Love,
Exco

11/1/16

Hi band,

2.30pm-2.45pm: set up
2.45pm-3.10pm: section warmups and tuning (can make use of japanese warmups and i recommend)
3.10pm-4.30pm: combines with Mr Chua
4.30pm-6pm: sectionals on CCA open house pieces: light hearted march for sec 2s, seconds out for sec 3s and in summer for big band people
6pm-6.30pm: pack up and debrief

Love,
Exco

8/1/16

Hi band,

Remember to come to band in your band tshirt 

2.30-2.45 set up instruments 

2.45-3.45 watch japanese video in band room (with instruments)

3.45-4.30 warm up and combines in FM

4.30-4.45 move out to ISH by front stairs

no benches (unless you really need)

people holding instruments and not able to help perc and tubass go first and move onto the bridge towards the hall to make space for others

4.45-4.55 last rehearsal with guides

4.55-5.00 move all instruments back to band room and benches back to canteen

 

5.00-6.00 dinner (provided)

6.00-6.05 last briefing in band room

6.05-7.45 watch campfire. 

sit along the corridor near the band room and sit together. 

watch out for the game RIDDLES and for the Exco. 

move out benches,stands and files and perc and tubass quietly. 

benches :

first row: 4 benches, second row: 4 benches, third row: 3 benches

then collect instruments and phones with flashlights (must be silent, no vibration and move to your hiding spot  

we are performing after Edelweiss

8.00-8.30 performance 

after performance, on melissa's cue, move everything out quietly. percussion can be left in the band room 

8.30-9.00 pack up and leave (no debrief) 

Love,

Exco

7/1/16

Hi band, 

2.30-2.45 set up

2.45-3.00 self warm up

3.00-4.30 combines with Mr Chua on Stars of Tomorrow, Gabriels oboe and Super Mario 

4.30-4.45 move out to parade square and set up benches 

4.45-4.55 Campfire rehearsal with guides 

4.55-5.05 move back into the Fm

5.05-5.50 continue with combines

5.50-6.15 debrief and pack up

Have a good day! 

Love,

Exco

05/01/16

Hi band!

2.30pm-2.45pm: set up

2.45-3.15pm self/section warm up

do long tones, scales (if you dont know what to do, do Bb and Eb) and work on projection (practice outside and project as far as possible) 

315-4.05pm sectionals on orientation campfire pieces, ensure that everything is perfect, performance standard. if more time work on stars of tomorrow (those who hve punishment please meet the QMs at 3pm)
4.05pm-4.15pm: move out to the parade square (shift benches, help percussion and tubass)
4.15pm-4.50pm: rehearsal in the parade square
4.50pm-5pm: shift benches, perc and tubass back
5.05pm-5.30pm: pack up and debrief

Love,
Exco

04/01/16

Hi band, 

2.30-2.45 set up

2.45-3.15 self/section warm ups 

Please do total training, i recommend Bb and Eb and staccato etude

3.15-5.15 sectionals on campfire pieces 

when you are sure of your campfire pieces, move on to knight of the sky

5.20- 5.50 combines in FM on campfire pieces 

6.00-6.30 pack up and debrief

have a great first day of school!

Love,

Exco