31/1/2020: optional practice

Dear band

11-11.20am: set up and and warm up
11.20-1.45pm: sectionals, practice with those with similar parts as well, a 15 min break is allowed
1.45-2pm: pack up, no debrief

*this practice is optional, but highly encouraged, please inform your SLs if you are not coming
*no interviews, but please inform your parents if you are staying for band practice

Love
Exco

29/1/2020

Dear band

2.30-3pm: set up and warm up
3-5.30pm: sectionals on limelight pieces (Mr Lee will be checking sections)
5.30-6pm: debrief

*those who have interviews inform parents about late dismissal
*work hard, we have very little practices left

Love
Exco

24-27/1/2020 - CNY break

Dear band

Please be reminded that there is no band on 24/1/2020 and 27/1/2020 due to the cny break. Please practice as we only have 8 more practices to limelight. If you did not sign out your instrument, listen to the recordings and look through your scores. Thank you

Happy Chinese New Year and happy practicing!

Love
Exco

22/1/2020

Dear band

2.30-3pm: set up and warm up in FM
3-5pm: combines with Mr Lee on HMC and Aladdin
5-5.30pm: combines with Mr Chua on neverland and the greatest showman
5.30-6pm: debrief

*sec 1 trials will be conducted by Ms Low in the band room, SLs please set up necessary mouthpiece/instrument

Love
Exco

20/1/2020

Dear band

2.30-3pm: set up and warm up in FM
3-5.30pm: combines with Mr Lee on Howls moving castle and aladdin
SLs conduct cca trails for sec 1s who put band as 1st and 2nd choice (with Mr Chua) in band room
5.30-6pm: debrief

*sec 4s+those who have interviews, please inform your parents about late dismissal

Love
Exco

17/1/2020

Dear band,

2.30-3pm: set up and warm up
3-5pm: run through full limelight repertoire excluding ensemble and carnival of melody in FM with recordings
extra time: sec 4s run through toy box, sec 2-3 sectionals
5-5.30pm: pack up and debrief

*we will be playing along with the youtube recordings (at actual speed) so please try your best to follow! try to listen out so that you know the pieces better
*clear band room quick so that we don't delay interviews, all the best!!


Love,
Exco

15/1/20

dear band,
2.30-3pm: set up and self warm up
3-5.30pm: combines on mr chua pieces
5.30-6pm: pack up and debrief 

interviews start today! woohoo jia you sec 3s :D

after debrief, please clear the band room quickly!

love love,
exco

13/1/20

dear band,
2.30-3pm: set up and self warm up
3-5.30pm: combines on la la land and persis
[4.30-5.30pm: sec 4s combines on toy box fantasy]
5.30-6pm: pack up and debrief

jia yous! let's make the conductors less stressed :")

love love,
exco

10/1/20

Dear band,

(come early if you can, and set up for your section mates)
2.30-3pm: section warm ups
3-5pm: sectionals on limelight pieces (please work hard!)
5-5.30pm: debrief

*encourage your friends to come for limelight!
*work hard and clear pieces asap, be familiar with your parts - notes and rhythm, write reminders in pencil, take note of dynamics and articulation, use a metronome
*try to sign out this weekend
*it is recommended to order tickets directly from sistic, but if really not able to, this is the last practice to order from treasurers

combined rehearsal schedule for those involved:
3.30-4pm: percussion ensemble in FM
4-4.30pm: toy box fantasy in FM
4.30-5pm: sax ensemble + drumset in recording studio
*if not involved in the above rehearsals, practice outside FM studio

Love love
Exco

8/1/20

Dear band

2.30-3pm: Warm up
3-5.30pm: combines in FM on limelight pieces
5.30-6pm: debrief

*order and pay money to treasurers for limelight tickets
*sec 1 dsa students will be coming for band, but they will practice in the band room first
*SLs remember to fill in seating plan for limelight
*reminder that can use new instruments

Love love
Exco

6/1/2020

Dear band

2.30-3pm: set up and warm up
3-5.30pm: combines on persis and la la land
5.30-6pm: debrief and pack up

*bring your money for stockings and start collating limelight ticket orders with money from your friends who wish to order from us

Love love
Exco

3/1/2020 - Campfire!

Dear Band,

2.30 - 2.45pm: set up and self/section warm up
2.45 - 3pm: warm ups with CMs
3 - 5.30pm: combines in FM
5.30 - 6pm: dinner
6 - 6.30pm: QM check + get ready for performance, set up percussion instruments and stands
6.30pm: standby at parade square
6.35 - 6.45pm: performance
6.45 - 7.15pm: pack up and debrief


take note:
-report in 2019 band tee and school skirt
-those who end earlier help to set up band booth and parade square
-rinse mouth after dinner

order of performance:
1. httyd
2. aladdin medley


all the best, listen out and always watch Mrs Chua!!

LOVE,
Exco