Bishan Park Symphonic Band

Recordings

2009-11-10T21:36:00.002+08:00

Mononoke Hime Medley - Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra

13 Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea Theme - NYP Alumni Winds

Recordings by Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra and NYP A.Winds

If you are interested to watch Howl's Moving Castle or Princess Mononoke online, do drop me a message and I'll send you the link.

Bryan

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2009-11-04T18:03:00.003+08:00

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Practice Schedule

2009-10-27T18:14:00.010+08:00

Hi Band Members,

1) This site has been updated and the practice schedule is up. Practice will resume on the 2nd of November. The schedule is up for download here. To download, simply right click the picture and select 'Save As'.
* If you prefer the hardcopy, look for me(Allyson), on thursday, or sms me & i will pass you one.

2) In any event that you need to make travel arrangements, please see either Mrs Seah or Miss How BEFORE making any plans.

3) If you are unable to attend band practice, you need to submit a formal letter from your parents or an MC if you are feeling unwell.

4) Lastly, do not forget to bring your instruments and files for the practice.

5) Another thing, when there is NO band practices, do NOT use band as an excuse if you want to go out with your friends. Band is strictly not a cover up for your lies. We will not be responsible for anything that happens to you outside.

6) One more thing, attire wise. You are allowed to wear your section tees, otherwise full school uniform. Girls, please have your skirts on, guys your school shorts, not P.E pants. Make sure your attire is not too colourful.
Note: Please be punctual for practice or we'll not hesitate to carry out necessary punishments.
And for disiplinary/attitude, please act appropriately.

7) To Alumni, if you are interested in performing with the band for next year's Oeuvre, please inform Mrs Seah by March to confirm your participation.

Bryan
Add on(s), Allyson.

All the best,

2009-10-13T15:28:00.006+08:00

In the middle of EOYS ;

It maybe a little late saying this but to all Band members, goodluck for the rest of your EOY papers. And band practice will be resuming in the first week of November but the dates and time are not confirmed yet. When band practices resumes, i expect to see better attitude from you all, and more appropriate behaviour from you guys ; please don't get distracted by others. Don't make Mr Samuel wait on the band alrights?
Last but not least, ALL TH BEST T ALL :D /-

ALLYSONNN , ! ™

Year-end Exam Break

2009-09-27T22:10:00.005+08:00

Hello band members,

Band Practice will resume only after the EOYs. So, Study hard, we only accept A1s! (:P)

Till then, all the best!
Bryan.

2009-09-17T20:49:00.008+08:00

Main Band Promotion List

Good news to all!
Here is the name list of the Secondary One members who has been promoted to Main Band.

Woodwinds:
Sarafina, Brenda
Brian
Rachel
Fiona
Hui Ting
Cher

Brasses:
Girwina
Veron
Bernon
Louis
Benjamin
Francis, Josh

(congrats!) and Jrs: Liang Sen, YanZhi & Dana will be promoted if they continue to do well during Thursday's (24th September 2009) Modular. Good Luck!

Syarifah

2009-09-14T22:23:00.003+08:00

A big THANK YOU to the teachers and music directors who had made the recent exchange possible. To the band members, I know we all had fun! (:

Here are some reminders:
1. Practice will be on tomorrow, Tuesday 15th September 2009, 3.30pm to 6.30pm

2. Practice will be as usual (same time, same venue and same days) until 24th September, which is the last practice, as CCA will stand down for the Semestral Examinations.

Bryan

2009-09-10T19:17:00.004+08:00

SCHOOL BANDS EXCHANGE PROGRAME

Reminder to all members, there is a slight change in reporting time tomorrow. Be in school by 7.30am tomorrow morning. Please be punctual.We will not make ANY extra transport arrangements for latecomers.

Also, HAVE YOUR BREAKFAST BEFORE COMING TO SCHOOL. You need lots of energy for the day. Lunch will be provided.

After today's incident, you should have already know the consequences for skipping meals. I do not want to see these incidents happening again.

Bryan

2009-09-09T19:46:00.006+08:00

Band Practice on 10th and 11th Sept 2009

To all members, please be reminded that there will be Band Practice on the 10th and 11th of September 2009.

Tomorrow's practice (10th Sept), is from 9am to 1pm. Remember to bring your instruments back to school and the signed consent form for the exchange. Please do collect the consent form from Allyson if you have not done so.

On Friday (11th Sept), report to school. We will be having a School Bands Music Exchange at Manjusri Secondary School. Please have your breakfast before reporting to school as Lunch and Transport will be provided. The event will end by 5pm.

FOR BOTH DAYS, ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY IS MANDATORY(compulsory).

Please do take care of yourselves, ya.
Bryan

2009-09-03T18:44:00.007+08:00

Here's the groupings for the 11th september's(friday) Band exchange with GM, WSS, MJR.

Junior Band 1

Flutes
Isabel (GM)
Cher (BPS)
Sherrie (WSS)
Dhanirah (WSS)
Mavis (WSS)

Clarinets
Esther (GM)
Si Ting (GM)
Sarafina (BPS)
Fiona (BPS)
Gracia (WSS)
Zhenni (MJR)
Shi Hui (MJR)

Bass Clarinet
Jun Wei(GM)

Bassoon
Brian (BPS)

Alto Saxaphones
Shabira (GM)
Yin Rui ( GM)
Hui Ting (BPS)
Gina (WSS)

Tenor Sax
Christopher(GM)

Horns
Aiysah (GM)
Jenna (GM)
Ryan (BPS)
Veron (BPS)
Sin Zhen (WSS)
Hafizah (MJR)

Trumpets
Xiao Xuan (GM)
Wyser (GM)
Dana (BPS)
Jessica (WSS)
Raclene (WSS)
Hasbi (MJR)
Sayiddan (MJR)
Khairul (MJR)

Trombones
Kevin (GM)
Louis (BPS)
Yan Zhi (BPS)
Shi Yan (WSS)
Pearlyn (MJR)
Chew Heng (MJR)

Euphoniums
Shermaine (BPS)
Li Lian (MJR)

Tubas
Yen Pin (GM)
Josh (BPS)
Javier (WSS)
Yi Hao

Percussions
Belle Tan (GM)
Shakireena (BPS)
Jun Wei (WSS)
Kevin (WSS)
Jennifer (WSS)

Junior Band 2

Flutes
Sandra (GM)
Shermaine (BPS)
Shang Rong (WSS)
Jacqueline (MJR)

Oboe
Nicole Long (BPS)

Clarinets
Hui Qin (GM)
Rachelyn (GM)
Brenda (BPS)
Amerra (WSS)
Yoana (WSS)
Le Sin (MJR)

Bass Clarinet
Liang Sen (BPS)

Bassoon
Simon (GM)

Alto Saxaphones
Jeremy (GM)
Rachael (BPS)
Joyce (WSS)

Tenor Saxaphone
Bernice (BPS)

Horns
Gladys (GM)
Sham (BPS)
Girwina (BPS)
Sheng Qi (WSS)
Zahidah (MJR)

Trumpets
Kah Min (GM)
Terence (GM)
Zhi Qiang (GM)
Bernon (BPS)
Pei Ru (WSS)
Izzudin (MJR)
Yong Fang (MJR)

Trombones
Xin Yi (GM)
Mark (GM)
Benjamin (BPS)
Shafiqah (WSS)
Jia Xun (MJR)

Euphoniums
Jia Min (GM)
Emily (WSS)
Priscilla (MJR)

Tubas
Bilgunn (GM)
Francis (BPS)
Laila (WSS)
Ahmad (MJR)

Percussions
Jazreel (GM)
Shukran (BPS)
Rachael (WSS)
Li Jia (WSS)
Eric (MJR)

Senior Band A

Flutes
Zhi Hao (GM)(P)
Jia Yi (GM)
Yan Kit (BPS)
Yun Hui (BPS)
Adin (WSS)
Li Hwan (MJR)
Yan Da (MJR)

Oboe
Krystal (BPS)

Clarinets
Wun Khuan (GM)
Yu Yue (GM)
Priscilla (GM)
Jason (GM)
Wan Wen (GM)
Allyson (BPS)
Wen Xin (BPS)
Syarifah (BPS)
Veron (WSS)
Sze Ting (WSS)
Yvonne (MJR)
Li Lian (MJR)
Nisa (MJR)

Bass Clarinets
Lay Ching (BPS)
Wei Ling

Alto Saxaohones
Pei Yi (GM)
Cleo (BPS)
Clarence (WSS)

Tenor Saxaphones
Lynn (BPS)

Baritone Saxaphones
Alvin (GM)
Haikal (MJR)

Horns
Elfa (GM)
Amelia (GM)
Fyon (WSS)
Rebecca (MJR)

Trumpets
Sung Ho (GM)
Pamela (GM)
Jia Hui (GM)
Abi (BPS)
Lynn (BPS)
Praveen (BPS)
Faruq (WSS)
Rahman (MJR)

Trombones
Ryan (GM)
Bryan (BPS)
Xiao Ran (BPS)
Yi Da (WSS)
Yin Kai (MJR)

Euphoniums
Jassie (GM)
Valerie (BPS)
Kok Yang (WSS)
Abigail (MJR)

Tubas
Zinnia (GM)
Jeryl (BPS)
Peggy (BPS)
Sharul (MJR)

Percussions
Zion (GM)
Ming Han (GM)
Joelle (GM)
Jessica (GM)
Eun Ji (BPS)
Shukri (BPS)

Senior Band B

Flutes
Adam (GM)
Eun Jin (GM)
Sharon (MJR)
Ji Yoon (BPS) (P)
Wen Min (WSS)
Yong Yi (MJR)
Joey Tang (MJR)

Oboe
Alson (GM)

Clarinets
Zhi Jie (GM)
Robia (GM)
Li Na (GM)
Yuke Ling (GM)
Christina (GM)
Jessica (BPS)
Andrew (BPS)
Wan Ting (BPS)
Alyssa (BPS)
Tricia (WSS)
Justin (WSS)
Stephanie (MJR)
Charmaine (MJR)
Jodi (MJR)

Bass Clarinets
Clarin (MJR)
Qin Yi (GM)

Bassoon
Afiq (BPS)

Alto Saxaphones
Clarice (GM)
Chee Lee (GM)
Adeline (BPS)
Kelly (WSS)

Tenor Saxaphone
Sidney (MJR)

Baritone Saxaphone
Amy(BPS)

Horns
Hui Ting (GM)
Jin Shan (BPS)
Bryan (WSS)
Megan (WSS)
Joey Seetoh (MJR)

Trumpets
Jelene Luar (GM)
Yong Liang (GM)
Jaslin (GM)
Jan Michael (BPS)
Yan Qun (BPS)
Dillon (WSS)
Jhing Rong (WSS)
Fahmy (MJR)

Trombones
Janson (GM)
Melvin (BPS)
Cassandra (WSS)
Lina (MJR)
Zi Zhong (MJR)

Euphoniums
Hui Yan (GM)
Hui Fei (GM)
Nathalie (BPS)
Cassandra (WSS)
Min Sheng (MJR)

Tubas
In Hyuk (GM)
Razman (BPS)
George (WSS)
Tze Kung (MJR)

Percussion
Kelly (GM)
Jocelyn (GM)
Deanna (GM)
Adeon (GM)
Jee Ah (BPS)
Melissa (BPS)
Muhaimin (BPS)
Corliss (WSS)
Gu Juan (MJR)
Jia Hui (MJR)
Joel (MJR)

Credits to Geylang methodist.
-Allyson

Performance photos up.

2009-09-01T14:22:00.003+08:00

Hi band members

Selected photos from yesterday's performance has been uploaded. Visit here. Enjoy.

PS: You need a Facebook Account to view the photos. To create an account, click here.

Bryan

2009-08-30T14:57:00.004+08:00

GoodAfternoon BandMembers,

Those who participated for the SYF & are performing for tomorrow, teachers' day please remember the reporting time at the band room is latest 10.30am, after you changed to your full school uniform and had your break after X-country, and please warm up & tune your instruments by 10.45am.
The band room will be open from 10.15am.

Thankyou,
-Allyson (:

2009-08-21T20:48:00.007+08:00

Good Evening Band members,

Band practice next week, on MONDAY, TUESDAY AND THURSDAY
TIME: 3,30p.m to 6.30p.m

If you are absent for whatsoever reasons without any MedicalCertificate, you will be SERVERLY DEALT WITH.

Please stay well as there is an upcoming teachers' day performance on the 31st August. Secondary four graudates who will be playing for the performance please join us for practice next week from 3.30p.m-6.30p.m yeah. Important.

& for those who brought home your instruments, please remember to bring back on monday.
*Koreans please come for band practice!

Upcoming Activities:

-Teachers' day performance on 31st August
-Band Exchange programme with Manjusri & Whitley Concert Band.

thankyou,
Allyson & Bryan

2009-07-27T18:51:00.004+08:00

Important updates on the next Band Practice.

There will be no band practice tomorrow dued to the Olevels oral
(28th July 2009, tuesday)
Band will resume on thursday, do not try to skip, you will be seriously dealt with.
Do not turn up late without permission or excuse. Thankyou,

Allyson

Schd. for July/Aug Prac up

2009-07-26T18:33:00.001+08:00

Schedule for July and August Band Practice is up. Attendance is compulsory.

Band Resumes

2009-07-20T17:18:00.008+08:00

FINALLY! Band resumes after the long wait.

To all band members:
There will be band practice this Tuesday. Not to forget your Essential elements/ scores, connections booklet yeah? There might be E flat test for those who have not taken nor passed! Remember to bring your instruments! Band room will be open in the morning.

Date: 21th July 2009
Time: 3.30pm to 6.30pm
Venue: Band Room

For the benefit of those who claim that they are visually impared, this is for you!

THERE WILL BE BAND PRACTICE THIS TUESDAY!

Please be punctual. We have lots to practice! See you guys tomorrow! (:

-Bryan.
editted, allyson.

2009-07-13T21:30:00.005+08:00

Good Evening Band,

Here's the latest update by Ms.How,

Band practices will be suspended till further notices.

Modular is still on as usual on thursday, so please remember to bring your instruments & scores/essential elements alright? Practice hard okay? Especially the scales. :D And yeah, hope practices will resume next week! If there's any questions, can look for any of the 11. That's for now. Updates will be posted, if there's any. Please refer to the band blog weekly, spread around (: Thankyou :D !
-Allyson
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Hey here's a website for the Lower Brass Players! CLICK HERE. It's a resource site for Lower Brass instruments like the Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba. It has fingering charts, warm-ups, and practice techniques. I find some of them quite useful. Please do check it out alright! (:
-Bryan

2009-07-12T19:53:00.002+08:00

Secondary one members please take note that there will be NO MORE Monday practices for you guys. Practice will be the same as the Main Band, Tuesday and Thursday.

For all members, please take note of the morning announcements and SMSes sent out to you guys to tell you when is the next band practice. There should be an announcement in school or SMSes sent out to you guys if there is Band this Tuesday.

Bryan

2009-07-09T16:41:00.002+08:00

Reminder to all who were assigned with the 'Connections' exercise book,

Please remember to photostat the 'Connections' exercise book for you Section members and bring them next Band Practice.

Be sure to check this website for updates on new band practice schedule.

Bryan

2009-06-24T11:30:00.004+08:00

Goodmorning Bandmembers.

This is a reminder that there would be no more band practices during the June Holidays dued to the Influenza, band practice will NOT resume when schoool reopens till further announcements.
Please note that modular CCA will still be on as per usual (every thursday). Please check the band blog for more updates.
______________________________________

Practise good personal hygiene and be socially responsible by:

▪ Washing your hands regularly and thoroughly with soap and water, especially before touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
▪ Turning quickly away from anyone near you if you are about to cough or sneeze, and do not cough or sneeze at him.
▪ Covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Dispose of the tissue properly in the dust bin after use.
▪ Avoiding crowded places if you are unwell and wear a surgical mask to cover your nose and mouth.
▪ Staying home from work or school when you are sick.
▪ Using a serving spoon when sharing food at meal times.
▪ Seeing your family doctor if you are feeling unwell.

Takecares yah, (:

Allyson

edited: Bryan

2009-06-19T15:22:00.004+08:00

Good afternoon.

All main band members please be informed that there will be a test on concert E flat Major Scale (scale, arepeggios & intervals) , next practice, which is on Tuesday (23rd June). You are expected to be able to play the scale with normal tonguing, mixed tonguing and slurs. You will be tested on any one of them.

For those who have failed the Concert B flat Major test, you will be tested again.
(Names will be up on the Notice Board if you fail the tests.)

Bryan

2009-06-15T21:45:00.005+08:00

Good Evening Band Members,

There will be practice for ALL MEMBERS this Thursday and Friday, from 9am to 1pm. Attendance is compulsory and latecomers will be dealt with.

For those who have travelled to the the countries that are affected by H1N1 (Japan, US, Philipphines, Australia, Thailand etc.) please refrain from attentding the June Holiday practices. Those who have visited H1N1 affected countries will join band practice when school reopens.
Thank You.

'Bryan

Videos of the talent nights...

2009-06-09T20:16:00.005+08:00

Hello..
emily here...
I have uploaded the Talent Night Videos.

Edited version of the Videos, hope you guys enjoy...

This is the 1st group performing..
i dun noe which group..
but it is about a king 50s birthday..

The words they are saying are quite clear..
quite noisy though.
and also quite funny..
and Do u find sometink familar?
i will reveal the answer soon..
hahax..

2nd group performance..
tis is about 3 princes and a princess..
and they are fighting about her etc...

too much shouting..
but it is a funny show..
as u heard a lot of laugher..
but if u noe wat is the story..
it will be the best...

this is the 3rd group performance...
can hear the sound quite clear?
i tink tat why 2 of the members in their group get Mr and Mrs Talent Night??
hahax..but their storyboard is not so clear lah..
hahax..
so enjoy..

Ok...thankz for watching till 4th group..
i tink it is about the New King
who want to marry a servant but end up being killed..

Btw have anyone found sometink common yet??
Answer will be reveal soon..pls continue watching
5th group...gratz...
hmm...it is about the jungle??
hahax..like 3 beautiful animal queen who was the king of the Jungle's wifes
being attack by humans...

btw...he is a very emotional king...
do enjoy..
hahax..
as the King gets Mr popular i tink...hahax..
and i wonder wat will happen to his 3 beautiful queens?

Hmmm last video...
but we still got one more..

Disneyland!
and here goes their enchanted journey to find a mystical tree..
cool..
i wonder wat will happen???

Last..
the encore part...
where the alumni step to perform, leaving the members with a vivid memory of Band Camp.
Song: Nobody - WOnder Girls.
pls enjoys..

Credits goes to Emily who has uploaded the videos. THANK YOU! (:

edited: Bryan

2009-06-07T19:44:00.003+08:00

Good evening band members,
How was band camp?
Please note that the next band practice will be on the 18th of June (thursday). Please remember to be punctual. Band practice starts at 9am sharp and ends at 1pm , Late comers will be dealt with. Please refer to the notice board for the upcoming band practice yeah? (: See you guys on the 18th (: May i ask , how many of you wants to buy the SYF photo, if you all are interested then orders will be placed but it is not that nice as compared to other schools. so it's the band's choice (:

Allyson

Change of blogskin! :D

2009-06-07T16:26:00.003+08:00

HELLO PEOPLE.

I changed the band's blogskin! I'm not sure if you all will like it, so give your comments at the tagboard. If it's really necessary i'll just change it back to the previous skin alright? :) Oh ya, and no one realised that that this blog's already around one year and two months (plus plus) old? :(

KRYS!

2009-06-02T21:12:00.001+08:00

Hey Band!

Tomorrow is Band Camp! Have you guys packed your bags? Make sure you have all your items packed, remember your personal medication, if you have. Please make sure you report outside the band room tomorrow by 8.30am sharp. Latecomers will be dealt with.

Most importantly, mix around with all of your bandmates. We are one family, ya! Remember that, and Enjoy yourself to the fullest! Make sure you guys be serious whenever you have to.

That's all from me, good night and have fun! (:
Bryan

2009-05-27T16:35:00.003+08:00

Band Members, please remember to submit the Band Camp reply slip and the $12 camp fee TOMORROW.

Thank you.
Bryan

2009-05-24T18:51:00.004+08:00

For new band practice shedule, visit notice board outside band room.

- Next Band Practice, on Tuesday 26th May 2009.

For those who brought their instrument home, the Band Room will be open from
07 00 - 07 15 for you to keep your instruments.

thankyou,
-bryan

2009-05-21T15:22:00.006+08:00

To see our SYF Photo visit: http://www.syfphotography.com/previews/bishanparksec/bishanparksec.html

Unfortunately, out photo was taken in a bad orientation. The quality is reduced for web preview. But please buy leh :P It's worth the money! For memory purposes! It's already like a tradition that bands will purchase their band photo after SYFs. So i hope you all will buy order the photo. Consult and teachers or leader in band for enquires. (:
DETAILS:

c. Due to big investment in resources and time (to 8 hours to create), the SOUVENIR PHOTOPRINT requires an initial order of at least 70% of your participants. This requirement is at the same time fair to both small and big groups
i.e. if your group has 50 students, your order needs at least 35 Souvenir PhotoPrints (the sizes are not important) Note: The Souvenir PhotoPrint once created is archived and is available for sales for future needs, hopefully even 100 years from now.

(Archived Souvenir PhotoPrints prices quoted separated in its own order form)
d. Prices (Nett):

Super 6R [15 cm x 22 cm] = $ 12
Super 8R [20 cm x 30 cm] = $ 15
Super 12R [30 cm x 45 cm] = $ 60
Super 16R [40 cm x 60 cm] = $180

-Bryan

Update

2009-05-20T21:00:00.000+08:00

1 Link(s) Updated : Bryan

2009-05-20T12:21:00.001+08:00

Hello , (:

notice to all the 11th potential leaders yeah, find a day that we are all free since it's already post exam activity next week . Okay?

ty.

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2009-05-16T21:50:00.005+08:00

Concerts!

OP.2009 (Orchid Park Wind Orchestra & Alumni Winds)

10th Anniversary Concert: The Next Lap

Host: Orchid Park Wind Orchestra/OP'us Alumni Winds

Type: Music/Arts – Concert
Date: Friday, June 19, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Location: Yong Siew Toh Conservatory Concert Hall, National University of Singapore
Street: 3 Estate Office Drive
City/Town: Clementi, Singapore

Email: marchingfishes@hotmail.com (Hafiz) or inform me 1 – 2 weeks earlier then i can help you buy the tickets.

Admission SDG$10.00
Clarence Tan Music Director
Nathaniel Tan Bassoon

Programme:
ORCHID PARK WIND ORCHESTRA
Singaporean Folk Song Suite Zechariah Goh Toh Chai
Intermezzo From "Cavalleria Rusticana" Pietro Mascagni
Dreamscapes (World Premiere) Terence Wong
Symphony No. 2: II. Dreams Under A New Moon/III. Apollo Unleashed Frank Ticheli

OP'us ALUMNI WINDS
March "Wind For Winds" Shin'ya Takahashi
Bassoon Concerto in Bb Major K191 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Old Churches Michael Colgrass
The Merry Widow Selections Franz Lehar
Interval
COMBINED WIND ORCHESTRA
First Suite In Eb Gustav Holst
El Camino Real "A Latin Fantasy" Alfred Reed
1812 Overture Piotr Illyich Tchaikovsky

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Yio Chu Kang Concert Band – July Concert

Type: Music/Arts – Concert
Date: Friday, July 3rd 2009
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Victoria Concert Hall

Email: shengda_kok@hotmail.com (Sheng Da)

Admission SDG$10.00
Mr Desmond Ng Foo Mun Music Director

Programme:
TO BE ANNOUNCED.

Cheers, from BRYAN! (:

2009-04-30T21:37:00.004+08:00

Important Notice to all band members ,

Our annual BandCamp this year would be slightly different .
Instead of the 3 days 2 night like every other year, it will be only 2 days 1 night. Reason being is that many band members will be catching the plane on the friday. So, break camp would be around 9.30p.m. yeah. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Band Camp 2009,
3rd and 4th June .

The 11 potential leaders, after our exams, please fix a date so that can discuss this.
Thank You .

`Allyson .

2009-04-25T16:13:00.006+08:00

To all Alumni of BPS Band:

Our Annual Band Camp will be held on the 3rd to 4th of June.

You all most welcomed to come down and join us!
If you want to stay overnight, please inform and register with Mrs Seah 2 weeks before Camp.

And if you are in contact with other Alumni Members, please help us to inform them.

Thank you very much!
Hope to see you during band camp! (:

-Emily
Bryan

2009-04-17T21:55:00.002+08:00

Hi earthlings. :D

Glad that most people are helping to help the blog stay alive yupppp. And i'm one of those who didn't help. ): Omg, so i'm here now. :D:D:D

Hmm anywayyyyy, yeah POP was fun. Mrs Seah said the 10 of us needed to be thick-skinned, lol? What's the meaning by that mannnn. :x

- KRYS! -

2009-04-16T22:12:00.002+08:00

A very very BIG thankyou to all our graduating seniors (:

wish all of you the best for your coming O levels & N levels. Do your best :D
And best wishes for the future ahead. Remeber to come back to visit yeah (:
Last but not least, thank you for the efforts you have put in and contributed to the band.
The band is not completed without you guys ! Everyone plays a part. continue your music path yeah? hahaha.

So our current Sec ones, WORK HARD ! (:
Strive for Excellence.

BishanParkSecondaryBand♥ , 2009 Pass out Parade a success .
Thank You everyone ,
Especially Mrs Seah & Mr samuel
And everyone in the Band :D

` allyson :D

2009-04-15T23:27:00.002+08:00

Sorry for th last minute reminder .

Tomorrow's POP attire will be ,
Guys : Long sleeve/pants . School shoes.
Girls : Long sleeve/ school skirt . School shoes.

Alumini's are welcomed !

-allyson.

2009-04-13T21:38:00.002+08:00

BISHAN PARK SECONDARY BAND POP 2oo9 !

Well, here it comes.
Thursday . So have everyone purchase their gifts or made something to show their appreciation ?
Heheh, just a little something will do (:
This is the band's tradition. Every year, there will be POP, and this is the day,
everyone will enjoy themselves and play their hearts out. This is the day, where we get promoted, but sadly, it is also the day that our seniors step down and leave the band to us alr.
So, sec ones and aluminis are welcomed to join us on this memorable day (:
{Admission is free of course}
We will be watching a video made by krystal yeah :D

Enjoy this thursday, made it the best day in the year of 2009. with all our bandmates.

- A L L Y S O N (:

BPS Band - Choice Piece SYF 2009 Recording

2009-04-12T18:11:00.002+08:00

To Challenge the Sky and Heavens Above - Bishan Park Secondary School

- Bryan

Tis is the 'real' 100th posting on this blog ^^

2009-04-11T19:25:00.008+08:00

hahax...CK...
now den tis is the 100 post~...

hahax....

count wrongly...

Btw...to our POP is 5 days away..
hahax...

NOTE:

To the alumni of Bishan Park Symphonic Band:

You're Invited to our Passing Out Parade on 16 April from 3.30pm - 6.30pm

hahax...

emily

Hehe...the 100th post on this Blog.

2009-04-10T15:16:00.002+08:00

Good Afternoon Band. (:

Passing Out Parade is coming Guys and Girls, it is an event where the graduating seniors step down from the Band. SYF...Oeurve...Band Camp...treasure these memories yeah? This Thursday...the graduating seniors will be leaving the Band already. So enjoy yourselves this Thursday and have fun!

All I know is that there will be a buffet for the BAND only to reward us for getting a silver during SYF! Then we play some songs, exchange gifts between Seniors and Juniors and farewell.

Oh and there will be Sec 1 Band practice this Monday.

Cheng Kiat.

2009-04-05T20:23:00.003+08:00

Evening Band:D

I've just re-organised the Members list. For the sec ones, will get the list and update yeah.
Don't worry, will be updated soon(:
Hmmm, if i spell anyones name wrongly just tag and will be editted yeah .
Ahh yes, after POP den the section leaders & stuff will be added .

Hahah, main band memebers that participated in the SYF, please gather in the;
Hall at 8.15am sharp tomorrow for regconition.
Thankyou :D

-allyson(:

A New Look

2009-04-05T17:17:00.003+08:00

Hi People, new blogskin is up. Anything not satisfied with, feel free to tag. :) Enjoy.

Ohyes, someone please update the sec 1s names or give me the list of names for me to put it up. Thanks! :)

-bryan

2009-04-03T21:16:00.009+08:00

CONGRATULATIONS MAIN BAND (:

We have attained our silver, what we aimed for this morning, congratulations!

We have attained 3 straight Silvers.

Thank You, band members for putting in this much effort today, it has definitely paid off.

With much effort put in, comes great reward. And the reward is this achievement.Thankyou to Krystal and Jasmine too :D If they have broken down, we would not have gotten this achievement.

We are all proud of them yeah? :D

Although intonation is still a problem, but yeah, it's over and we have achieved what we expected.

We will continue to improve our standards and aim for GOLD in 2011! :)

Now...our next big challenge would be 2010's Oeurve 5! Practice hard so that BPSS Symphonic Band can showcase their talent to everyone through this event. (Let's just hope that our Oeurve 5 nxt year would be held at Victoria Concert Hall or at the ESPLANADE! Hahas.) So rest well during this 2 weeks break and enjoy it to the fullest! =D

__________________________________________

16th April will be our Passing Out Parade.

Wishing all our SENIORS good luck for their 'O' Levels and Thank You! especially to our Sec 4 and Sec 5 seniors who have guided us through in Music as well as for those who have put in effort.

_________________________________________

(if you like to find out about any other band's result, visit http://www.bandfusion.sg/ )

-Emily
-Allyson

-Edited: Bryan!, CK!

2009-03-31T21:07:00.000+08:00

IF U WANT TO NOE THE RESULT OF ALL THE BAND~
GO TO THIS WEBSITE~

http://sgbandfusion.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=jitshvdrql7comlrqt7drh9pv6&page=76

2009-03-29T18:27:00.005+08:00

Hi Band!

Quick Check: 4 Days to SYF 2009 (Bishan Park Symphonic Band)

Remember to take out your scores and 'sing' to it with articulations and dynamics etc. ( No Point rushing through, saying 'lalala')

Haha, and most importantly, take care of your health people! Do not consume oily/heaty/sick foodstuffs! :P Drinks lots of plain water! Have appropriate sleeping hours and keep you physical and mental health in the 'fittest' condition for SYF! No fear ya!

4 days, 2 practices, 1 goal!
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Overcoming Nervousness

Nervousness on stage is unavoidable... Even professionals will get that adrenaline pumping when they go up on stage playing solo... it's just a matter of how you manage that nervousness...

If you've practiced your solo well enough (Memorizing), then the solo should be played fine even if you're nervous. I've come by a few techniques as to managing that nervousness on stage. 1) Look at only the conductor and no one else 2) Locate your friends or family member and focus on them 3) Close your eyes and act professional, as if you're expressing 4) Focus on your score (Not advisable if you're doing a solo with a band) and etc... there's more to these experiences.

The main thing is to practice your solo until... you sleep also can play... until you eating also still singing the solo. Nervousness won't get in your way if your solos are practiced well enough...

adapted from : bandfusion.sg
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-BRYAN

2009-03-26T22:44:00.002+08:00

Hello Band :D

Let's take a look, we have just 2 more parctices to go, and 7 more days till SYF !
Emphasising on what we must have again, remember to have a pencil stadyby on your stands everyone (: Ermm well, from my point of view, the band has improve a little. But on the rhythms and dynamic controls has to be brush up on. Articulations too ^^ The band's volume today was louder, but i think it sounds rounder somehow, but overplaying and swelling can be avoided. Percussions has raise the volume i think ; keep it up :D So, everyone, workhardd! Efforts will pay off.

Hmmm, keep up the attendance yeah. The next practice is on wednesday and thursday, JUST 2 DAYS BEFORE SYF ! till our efforts and work are going to be shown case t0 the judges to get our medals. Well, for those who wants to go and self practice on monday and tuesday, you're welcomed :)

`ALLYSON:)

2009-03-21T22:12:00.004+08:00

Good Evening Band

SYF's just around the corner...4 more practices, 12 days to be exact! Although we played just a little bit better during the last exchange, it doesn't mean we should be complacent. After all...we should not only strive to play better than other schools but also play better than ourselves. Only by doing this can we achieve perfection!

For the following practices, discipline will be the upmost concern now. To play better as a band, you guys have to have discipline to play together and not try to be funny. those people who try to be funny so that he/she can be noticed should know who you are.

Tuesday the leaders will be catching those who are playing a fool so you guys better behave. When Mr Samuel points out a detail that should be noted, use a pencil to jot it down. next practice I want to see a pencil on everyone's stand.

Yeah? So that all I want to say. Work hard and be serious about SYF okay people?

CK

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Last 4 band practices have been extended, from 3.oopm to 6.30pm. Please do not give excuses that you teacher don't allow you to leave class.

2009-03-20T20:05:00.006+08:00

Gentle Reminder:

To achieve Perfection in every single song, we have to portray what the song is about distinctively. So...

All members who are going for SYF, please be reminded that Fhaizmel will be 'telling' the story behind our choice piece, To Challenge the Sky and Heavens Above. Those who can make it, please come! For those who can't, please find out the story from other main band members.

Monday , 3.30 pm . (during sec one band practice)
Fhaizmel's "story telling" cum small combine practice session.
It's best if can take time off yeah, but if can't its alright. We understand!
(not an excuse to stay back , its NOT compulsory )

Thank You people :)

-Bryan:)
Re-editted : Allyson
CK

2009-03-19T22:10:00.008+08:00

Good evening Band ,

Well, here's the thing, tomorrow, we have to prove it.
It's our only chance to show, what we've really got, and what we practice for.
What's the point of practicing and forgetting? Well, i admit that i'm not perfect either, and i'm willing to try, not going to give up (: From today onwards.

Tomorrow, please be punctual yeah ? 7.20am, report to the band room and get our instruments set up. Await further instructions. Percussions remember to bring all the things needed.
And everyone has to remeber to bring their scores.We will be going to Geylang Methodist and the main point is to practice the whole SYF run. There will be five other schools, Admiralty Secondary, Clementi Town Secondary, Geylang Methodist Secondary, Woodlands Ring secondary and Tech Whye Secondary respectively.

Recall what our alumini said today, about our discipline. We have to reinforce it again. Each and everyone should know by now yeah. We must also be able to accept criticisms and not to complain about this and that. (Including the sec ones.)

Okay, FOUR more band practices, FOURTEEN more days till SYF. This fourteen days, make good use of it. Bring home instrument to practice if possible. Every band practice, remeber to have a pencil on your stand. Compulsory, to take down little details and make sure our score isn't clean . Remebering those details is not the way, write it down. Okay, that's all i have to say.
And GOODLUCK, to us, we need everyone's contribution and let's work hard together and prove ourselves. Keep up the attendance.

Lastly, BE PUNCTUAL! (a band is nothing without punctuality!)

GO FOR IT (:
-Allyson

2009-03-18T12:54:00.008+08:00

Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team
work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work. –Vince
Lombardi
They may not like us, but they can't get away from knowing who we
are. - Robert W. Smith
You have to remain flexible, and you must be your own critic at all
times. - Hans Zimmer

WE CAN DO IT!

-bryan

** And there's Band Practice tmr from 1pm to 5pm. Be sure to come alrite people? Friday's Band Exchange is very important! CK

2009-03-14T22:28:00.001+08:00

Short Messege from our Alumni:

to BPS Band:

i know some of you are scared and worried as this is your first time.there's no need to worry. play like how you guys and gerls usually do.and i wanna see more discipline please. i may come and joke around but when its time to be serious, please be serious. especially during fall in.

i might walk around and make you guys laugh but try to stay calm. im there to distract you guys. please get serious when its time to be.remember what i told some of you that time?

i said....

"In 2003, the band walk into SYF laughing but came out crying..
But in 2005 we went in crying and come out laughing"t he one in 2005 is what I want you guys to feel.

i dun wanna see all of you crying and regret as by the time you finish playing, its too late already.
ok guys and gerls?

Hafiz.

2009-03-14T16:01:00.001+08:00

Sry for the in convience
i am gg to remove the overture 1...

Cause it may disqualified our band participation...
so...i am very sry!!~

Band Rocks!

2009-03-14T15:07:00.002+08:00

Good Afternoon Guys and Girls!

Just want to let you guys know that all I can see that u all are practicing real hard. keep up the good work yeah...it will all pay of when we get a GOLD for SYF and at the end of the day Mrs Seah said we will get to go to Japan!!! if...we can beat the other performing arts CCA.

I heard that choir only plans to get Silver. So we will still have a chance yeah. So go all out to ace SYF and let the other schools know how Accomplished BPSS musicians are.

Whether you think you can or whether you think you cannot...You are RIGHT! So U guys most always say we can do it and we will.

CK. =D

2009-03-13T23:08:00.004+08:00

Hello band.

Well, better tone, better chances of getting what we aimed for, better co-operation, nothing goes wrong, for sure can do it! Agree?
There are still details to work on, but i can hear the improvement, the sound is rounder and bigger now. so don't forget what we've learn alrights? so we can improve from where we stopped.
The percussions has to play out, so that there will be a pulse.
For timpani, actual player has to be louder! you can do it ;D

With everyone working as one, yes, the judge will see it, and it'll earn us marks.
Expressions will be the next part after music. The actions, will obtain us a certain mark too.
Haha, everyone, good luck!!

Good tone = good team work = ONE BAND ONE SOUND = great achievement = what we aimed for.. !

13 Mar 09, 22:58
khooboon: u guys have worked hard.. cheers =) now is the time to show others of all the efforts that each and everyone of u all have put in.. i wish all of ur the best and good luck...
{thank you (: }

` ALLYSON (:

2009-03-13T14:12:00.003+08:00

Good Afternoon band!:

here's a tiny-winne good piece of news:

We sounded more balanced during yesterday's practice, than on Tuesday. More balanced, more blend, more expressions and more feelings, would make the piece sound nicer!

One more thing, i have ask for opinions from Alumnis from other bands and most of them said : "Who cares if Yu Hua is in the same day? I told my Jrs: 'it's your performance, do it well' The award we will get depends on OURSELVES and not them!"

Yea, so you know what to do!!
Keep up the good work!

-bryan

Work Hard for 6 more practices!

2009-03-12T21:08:00.002+08:00

6 more practices to go people! Reach and Excel...Strive for GOLD!

With only such a short period left before SYF which is on the 3rd of April we me really make good of the time we have to practice on our pieces. Futhermore,we have a Band Exchange next Friday and after a horrible incident the other time,i'm sure we all want to showcase what we have as BPSS Symphonic Band.

I've checked for those schools that have played Challenge The Sky and Heavens Above as their choice piece for 2007 and ALL of them got SILVER. and Mr Samuel has already said that our playing is equivalent to those schools who played that piece...so we really have to work very hard.

To me...Challenge The Sky and Heavens Above is Difficult only because of the accidentals that appear in almost every bar. And to clinche a GOLD,we have to make sure all these are played correctly. There must be a control in volume between forte and messoforte and cressendos and decressendos in the piece. Accents,especially common in the piece has to be played out.

Slurs and tongued notes have to be differentiated. And Challenge the Sky is must be played MAJESTICALLY at the beginning and gracefully throughout. Most importantly...we muz remember to have PYRAMID BALANCE! It is essential in obtaining the best quality of sound that will impress the judges.

So we have to Work together as a BAND,to sound as ONE! We can definitely do it.

Cheng Kiat

2009-03-10T20:48:00.008+08:00

- && Good Evening band ;

FYI , there's 7th more practices till SYF central judging.

i don't know if you guys are prepared yeahh. but still, one comment that, there's still a big room, very large space for improvement. Agree? Okayy, so here's it.. Remeber to have a pencil with you yeahh, circle or highlight all the dynamics and take note of the rhythms. Articulation has to be clear in order not to be penalised. Intonation, well that is quite problem currently.
Well, the band attendance has improved so keep up that standard yeah . The Pyramid Balance is very important. If the sound is unpleasant, of course it'll not be nice.. For the woodwinds, when playing high notes, do not go flat , and for the brasses, don't swell.

We are A BAND! Not individual soloists!!! Today we sounded like sections playing their own part, and not together as a big team.

Yeahh, so that should be all. i think. (: there's not much time left...
&&goodluck, have interest in what you do. :D
WORK HARD FOR GOLD YEAH!!!

QUALITY REGULAR PRACTICE = QUALITY LESSONS = QUALITY MEDAL FOR SYF!!!

- Allyson:) .

(continuing the post)

I agree wat Allyson said. We are a band not a soloists. If all of us wan to be the soloist in the band, as well dont join band. The purpose of the band is.. Firstly, to show off our music talent. Secondly, is to work as one. Everyone is important in the band. Every instrument is special in their own ways. All instrument is important, without any of the instrument here...we cant make a perfect song and sound. Without any of us playing the instrument, we wont called a band. In the past, all the seniors said, 'One for all, all for one', I bet everyone knows wat it mean. But i dun see it in our band. It is the same in as we played the song. If everyone dun work as one, we cant played nice music, and we cant get wat we aim for.

What produce good music?

In order to produced a good music, all of us had to work hard. I cant promise tat we will get gold for sure, but if we worked hard together, at least we wont get a certificate of participation. If we want to get gold, we had to work hard, all of us cant talk while Mr samuel is talking. Althought we ae not involved, but it is good to listen. I hope we can see some improvment soon.

I now had a recording of Overture 1, I take it from my friend in AMK sec...i hope we can learn something from them. Fhaizmel said tat the song is a gold standard, therefore i hope eberyone can listen and learn from it.

If we wan to get a GOLD~we had to work hard. As for the Sec 4s...i noe it is hard for u all, cause 'O' lvls is coming, and u all had a lot of stress, but pls bear it for a while more. We are gg to step down soon. So, let work hard together and hope we can recieve a silver, if possible GOLD!!

BAND, I HOPE WE CAN SHOW TO OTHERS SCHOOL WHO WE REALLY ARE.

'ONE FOR ALL, ALL FOR ONE' I HOPE I CAN SEE TIS ONE DAY.

Here is the songs...hope u all enjoy

Repost by emily

2009-03-07T15:18:00.003+08:00

Hi, Fhaizmel's here again.

SYF is around the corner, 8 practices en counting. Well, to tell you the truth, this band can make it only if you guys put your heads into the game. But anyways, i heard that most of you are fearing when performing due to experiences. I can tell you this, no matter how afraid you are, just be yourself. Look at the conductor, Mr Samuel is a experienced conductor. Never look somewhere else other than him, not even the score. I'll recommend you guys to memorise certain parts so that you can follow the conducting. From my two experiences of previous SYF participation, fear will definitely be there. Even i was afraid, but i push on. Memorise parts which requires attention. Just look on Mr Samuel. At the end of the day, nothing is regretted. So guys, i know its hard. Its parts and parcel of life. Gotta go through the hardness, nothing is easy. AND most of all, never be complacent.

Thats all for today, well. Good luck, next week onwards. Practice and strive hard.

Fhaizmel.

2009-03-07T13:14:00.005+08:00

IMPORTANT!

THERE ARE SOME CHANGES MADE TO SYF 09 SET PIECE (OVERTURE NO.1 FOR WIND BAND)

CLICK HERE!!!
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FOR OUR CHOICE PIECE, TO CHALLENGE THE SKY AND HEAVENS ABOVE:

Points:
1. Figure 9, it's said to be described as a Woodwinds Choir with the French Horns. This part must be equally balanced.

2. Figure 20, the sections who stars at the first crotchet of the ar, should come in together, and trumpets should not rush, and should hold the 'crescendo' note longer. To get the effect, you might want to soften just a little on the quaver before the specified note above.

3. Figure 32, balanced.

4. Figure 48, no rushing.

5. Figure 76, play within 1 single breath. Do not breath in between the notes. It breaks the whole thing.

6. From 112 onwards, Tuba and Lower Woodwinds should not rush, follow conductor, and take note of Oboe solo.

7. Figure 140, the beginning of the finale of the piece, same as of point 2.

8. Figure 152, main melody sort of play softer, Trombones and Trumpets should play in tune, and not to rush at the 4 crotchets at bar 159 and 167. Never rush at bar 167. Stagger breathe into bar 168.

9. Bar 174, never blast as it will sound unpleasant.

10. Bar 177, those with pick-a-note should crescendo at the 3rd beat.

11. Bar 186 onwards, do not rush! It spoils the whole finale. Hold the notes in the last bar longer. (follow conductor)

___________________________________________

SINGAPOREYOUTHFESTIVAL.SG

-- BRYAN--

2009-03-07T12:53:00.006+08:00

Heyy band! [:

{to add on what bryan had posted}

Personally i think what Bryan & Hafiz has posted has alot of meaning.
I have to agree that, we have to overcome our fear.
Do not compare ourselves to whitley you know. Because, the only one we are to compare with is
OURSELVES.
If we compare ourselves to others, its no use right? they can get any medals, but what has that got to do with us? Oh yes, mrs seah has said this to the lower sec. Each section can do well, but we have to make the music as a band, each section playing well, but the music is not harmonized, so it does not sound up to standard. And, never be complacent. Do not be afraid too.

Oh and delima passed a msg down rights? This is it.
She has highlighted to cut all jokes and be serious.
Have our own file and refrain from sharing,
To Add quality into our music, please have a pencil ready on your stands to jot down important things mr samuel expects in each and everyone of our parts.
In addition, please be punctual, and attend all band practices.
It is everyone's band. so we have to work together.

It makes alot of sense yeah? ,, and lastly, call up all your seniors if they are not around yeahh.
Everyone must be around, to make the band sound nice, play together as one.
We have another band exchange to prove ourselfs yeah. As what had happened in whitley, everyone's not happy right? so this tym, we have to do better. Work harder.
Adding on, lets hope rasman get better. The band sounds quite empty at the bass lines.

Basically, we have exactly 8 more practices to SYF. Everyone work hard!
We surely can acheive what we want. Do not be afraid to play out.
:D

Signing off,
allyson(:

2009-03-05T20:39:00.007+08:00

Good Evening Band:

To: BPS Symphonic Band

i personally think you can play but you guys and gerls have to improve slightly
more and try to memorise the score by heart so you know all the accidentals and articulations,
the parts with crescendos and decrescendos and other parts thats important.
its important to remember the parts during the change of moods in the song, both
choice piece and set piece. solos and solis and another thing to take note of.
practicing hard is good. but practicing smart makes it even better.
practicing smart is by knowing your important parts. for example;

1. parts where you can be heard clearly,
2. parts where the band is in unison,
3, parts where the whole band change of mood in the piece TOGETHER,
4. parts where even the whole band stopped playing.
there are lots more but i cant seem to remember. just remember that wadever happens
reflects on your band. remember the "One Band, One Sound".
lastly,

Carpe Diem BPS SYMPHONIC BAND!!
_________________________________________
from our Alumni, Hafiz (tubist)

____________________

you guys should know what i am gonna say, so bear in mind what Mrs Seah said too..
(dont bother about the trumpeter who looked down on us.) just concentrate on improving our band. Nobody else can help us if we dont help ourselves...

Bear this in Mind and most importantly, WE HAVE TO OVERCOME OUR FEAR. Whatever we fear, Will happen. As long as you practice and play correctly, i dont see any reason why we must be afraid. To my opinion, A true musician does not ALWAYS think about their CCA points. Instead they should think that, why do people say that i cant play well? What is the problem?. Find out the mistakes we made and correct it. We still can make use of the remaining band practices to improve. We have all the elements which make up a good band, EXCEPT, the attendance, unision, band spirit. Try to come for band practices. We cannot excel if we always have a bad band attendance. We have to practice together, more. Maybe, we can do some combined practice during sectionals, and not just wasting time during sectionals... Yes, that's about all from me... Have a nice Day and practice hard. =D

23 days more to SYF 2009.

(Allyson might add on more)

-- BRYAN :) --

updates, SYF. exchange.

2009-03-03T20:34:00.013+08:00

heyys :] ,

Yeahh, some infomation about our upcoming SYF.

BISHAN PARK SECONDARY, BAND #83 (day 5, 5th band to perform)
Date: 3rd April 2009
Time: 9.15am

Countdown: 25 days exactly to SYF!! ( about 9 band practice )

So, are we prepared? i guess not. we can do much better:D agree? there's many small details that we together as a band, have to brush up on. Yupps, so everyone has to put in effort.One band one sound, want gold right? Its really possible ;D hahas, nothing is impossible when there is teamwork. La. lols.

Oh & this thursday we are going to WHITLEY SECONDARY SCHOOL for an exchange. So please report to the band room by 1.45 pm and be ready at the foyer, by 2.30 p.m , with your instruments. Help your seniors who are having lesson. :D the main reason we are there is to perform our set and choice piece yah.
Inform those that are not around today for band practice yeahh. hmmm, alrights.
Hmmm, if you want to know more about SYF and other school bands, feel free to visit : http://sgbandfusion.com/index.php?page=76 .

Order of Appearence:

Day 5
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Band #79
Greenview Sec

Band #80
Yuhua Sec

Band #81
CHIJ St Joseph's

Band #82
Jurong Sec

Band #83
Bishan Park Secondary

Band #84
Yishun

Band #85
Bedok Green Sec

Band #86
Hwa Chong High

Band #87
Jurongville

Band #88
East View Sec

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Results
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-ALLYSON:D!
- Re-edited: Bryan

2009-03-01T18:54:00.003+08:00

Hi Band!

I have added a playlist of pieces that schools played for Singapore Youth Festival 2007. Please listen to the standards each school has and maybe learn from the good points.

Here is also a link : http://sgbandfusion.com/index.php?page=28
It shows all schools for Central Judging of Concert Bands (Secondary School [indoor]) from 1997 till 2007. Listen to the recordings and know the standard of the band which played the piece and got the award.

Listen to OUR Band play Merry Widow too. :)

FYI: Safari / Sunrise is the Set Piece for SYF 2007.

Signing Off,
Bryan

2009-02-27T22:49:00.002+08:00

HeyHeyHey Wats up guyz...
Lukman here...

Hws life?!...LOL
Well i hope u guyz practice hard for ur SYF...
N also in ur studies...

Well short N sweet tats all...hah
See u guyz on ur practice week (WINK)

2009-02-25T16:44:00.003+08:00

Very good afternoon guys, Fhaiz's here.

Finally your examinations finish eh?. Hopefully you guys get good results for this term's common test. Anyways, SYF is around the corner. Not at the room's corner, but in the calendar's corner. Put aside your common test "stress" in you and go all out in the coming preparation of the SYF. Aiming for gold right?, sure no problem. Go ahead. If you guys need help, please do approach Mr Samuel, Mr Yeo, or myself. Precious time is running out.

In summary, good luck for your SYF preparation. and yeah, that's all.

Fhaizel

Listen and learn~

2009-02-24T18:47:00.007+08:00

Hahax...
yo everyone??
hahax...
hope ppl who having common test now
will pass with flying colours ^^

Btw...
today i put the challenge to the sky and heaven above's song
for u all to hear and learn...
hope u all can improve from here...

and krystal especially...
the song have ur oboe solo...
and MUST LISTEN VERY CAREFULLY!!!!!!!!!!!

so...enjoy~

~emily~

2009-02-21T10:32:00.000+08:00

Good Morning people!

Gaga. I have changed the blogskin of this blog, if you guys don't really like it, please feel free to comment at the tagboard. I will change it back to the previous one or maybe find a more suitable one. :)

Signing Off..
bryan

2009-02-18T22:00:00.003+08:00

common test is coming up!

so i wish all the BPS band members that have common test , which is the secondary two's and secondary three's , good luck , all the best yeah ;D
Hahas , must study uh !

`{ allyson:D !

updates : {sarafina linked. ;D}

ATTENTION FRENS!!

2009-02-18T17:59:00.003+08:00

Yo wads up band members!!! This is Afiq aka Fiq or also The FIQster. Sum of you might be wondering why in the world am i posting on the band's blog? Sum might tink, "Afiq doesnt give a damn bout band why post?" Simple, to me, I have 3 main important things in my life. 1st is to make sure im still able to function in this world with music. 2nd is to make sure i can cope my studies and my 6 years of experience on the guitar come to a balance. 3rdly, i want this BPSS BAND to RISE UP to be ONE of the top schools of symphonic band. I was supposed to be in NPCC, but i dint regret taking band. I luv band. Playing the bassoon is awesome for me. I hope to be as great as my very own senior Fhaizmel by the time im in Sec 4. Band members shld very well fit in with band and act actively during band. If not, how are you guys gonna expect to like band. Ask my buddy, Bryan. He likes...no he loves band. How does this feeling towards band come to him?? Did he just sit there listen teacher and use handphone?? Even if he uses handphone, does he use it to entertain himself of boredom from band?? I certainly hope not. SYF is this year. GOLD!! I want that. Many members also do. SO pls work harder.I dun tink mr samuel wants the band to go in flames. So, i dun wanna make this post any longer, so yeah. Those who are working very hard, thanks! lets hope, we'll get GOLD for SYF this year!
JIAYOUS!!:)
Afiq:)

Re-editted: Fhaizmel

2009-02-17T23:58:00.005+08:00

Hahas its been a long time since i've went online.....see luh,12am still muz write for my band memcers to read. Lolz but its okay...! hmms,tis Sunday there's a concert:

La Sinfonie d'Amis
22nd February 2009
3pm
Republic Polytechnic
The schools participating r.... Admiralty Concert band, Assumption English Concert Band, CT Winds, Geylang Methodist School [Sec] Concert Band and Orchid Park Wind Orchestra.

The tickets r $10 each. Hope u guys can attend coz i'm going...but if u can't i'll understand coz the following week CT for Sec 2 and 3's rite. So I wish u all the best in yur exams...work hard and play hard yeah. Oh Yah...I still dunno who's the 1 creating the killing stench in the band rm juz nw? hahahas. =D

CK!

2009-02-14T22:32:00.002+08:00

Happy Valentine's Day everyone~
Hope you guys have a great time tgt either with ur couple or ur friends...

anyway...
who is coming for Monday Sec 1 band pract???
I am gg...i tink...
hahax...

i hope most of the seniors will go and help~

Can lets strive for excellent...
and achieve gold for our SYF...
I believe we can do it~

All the best, guys~

2009-02-14T13:18:00.003+08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AQILAH (ALUMNI;FRENCH HORN) !!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AQILAH (ALUMNI;FRENCH HORN) !!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AQILAH (ALUMNI;FRENCH HORN) !!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AQILAH (ALUMNI;FRENCH HORN) !!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AQILAH (ALUMNI;FRENCH HORN) !!!

2009-02-14T12:40:00.007+08:00

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!
_________________________

One key and important lesson we must learn from our SYF drill video experience is that once we start from scratch,we must keep on 'scratching'.

This SYF'09 will not be a walk in the park. We have to practice very hard and on top of that practice smart. I believe that everyone has the potential to outshine their present capabalities and will not disappoint the teachers and Mr.Samuel by being lazy.

This GOLD that we yield to have is within our grasp,we will create legend by being the batch of students in all BPS BAND history to clinch the 1st GOLD medal! :E !
_______________________________________________________

Below are the details for the concert on 22Feb, Sunday :

Friends In Concert 2009

A joint project by the following schools:
-Admiralty Sec Sch - Die Fledermaus by ヨハン・シュトラウス２世
-Assumption English Sec Sch
-Clementi Town Sec Sch
-Geylang Methodist Sec Sch
-Orchid Park Sec Sch - Symphony #2 by Frank Ticheli

Date: 22nd Feb 2009 (Sunday)
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Venue: The Republic Cultural Centre, Republic Polytechnic
Price: $10

...........
Bryan
(i felt so motivated to post idk why)

2009-02-13T17:49:00.001+08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUKMAN!!! :)

May your wishes come true! Haha.

-from all in BPS BAND

2009-02-12T22:44:00.002+08:00

So heyy! how's it like having juniors yeah? everyone , good luck yeahs ;D
-ac.

2009-02-12T21:34:00.003+08:00

Hmmm. FhaiZi Here. Answering your question, I believe that achieving a gold would definitely bring us somewhere. From what i heard from Mrs Seah on a trip to SCH. She mentioned that Japan would be a place to visit. Outings would be organised. For graduated and graduating students, she will bring us along, but at no subsides rate.

So thats it, anyways. If we get silver, There is possibility that outings would take place, definitely. There will be lots of changes if either awards are received. For example, new instrument, accessories and more.

This privilege is only given if the band works hard as a team. Alrights, thats all, see ya.

2009-02-12T20:36:00.002+08:00

Yo...emily here!!
posting some idoit thing...
hahax...
and i got nothing to say...

zzz...

btw...i got question asking fhaizmel....
if we can get gold...
we really can go Japan???
and will the sec 4 and 5 gg???
if we get silver can we still go overseas???

hmmm...hope u will answer hor!!
hahax...

btw...
let's try our band to get silver bax!!!
i believe we can do it!!!

Jia you!!!
and spread tis blog to sec 1 too^^

2009-02-08T20:33:00.002+08:00

Yo yo, Fhaizmel a.k.a retard here. Anyways, my first time writing in new post for the sake of bryan and allyson. Ok, hmmm I'm speechless kind of person. But whatever, i'll still post.

Anyway, I hope that the member will work together as a team to achieve the destined award, which is the prestiges Gold award For SYF 2009. Ok but basically, that is achievable if our member were to like put aside the differences and hatred between members. Start afresh and work hard. Stress, press on. You will make it.

If you guys get the award, the school bloody helly favour the band the most.
Outdoor trips, especially JAPAN!!!... OK thats random, erh. Hi.

Ok, That should be it, alrights guys. Signing off Fhaizel a.k.a retard.

Last word, Good Luck.

2009-02-08T19:38:00.002+08:00

Hey hey! Jessica here!
My first time posting in th band blog so, very excited! lols
I seriously don't know what to say but Allyson and Bryan asked me to post so I decided to post sumthing ;D

I want to say to th band members tht we shld try, no, we must do our best to improve.
So tht like Ally said, we won't let our teachers and conductor down.
And actually it's not just the band members who want to get gold, the teachers, and mr samuel too, so, think of a way to make them proud of th BPS Band! ;DD

Jess! :D

2009-02-08T19:04:00.002+08:00

Heyys :} ! what bryan said was kind of meaningful yeah. everyone, work hard! remember,, GOLD. dun let our seniors; alumini down . ohoh, teachers and mr samuel too k? Emily asked us to post, and not let the band blog die, so some of us would b posting yeah. hahas. don't knw what to say alr ,, so post till here. (:

ALLYSON(:

THIS IS NOT A LECTURE POST OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT :)

2009-02-08T18:46:00.005+08:00

Hi everyone! Bryan here! Haha. Allyson asked me to post. I don't really know what to write, so yea, just type something out.

The introduction states " please check the band blog daily :) ". Did we?

"our aim is to get a gold or a silver for SYF 2009." as written under 'Profile'". Are we so confident that we can get our desired medals?

Please think about it.. I have nothing more to say, and i'll leave it to other band members to post maybe?..

It's never too late if we are determined. Let's work together as a united band!!

-bryan (trombonist 2008 - current)

save it or it is tooo late...

2009-01-16T21:06:00.004+08:00

Yo Yo Yo!!!!
the blog is just tooo dead...
sooo i am here to save it!!!
=)

today the sec one orientation is sooo much fun...
i bet lots of ppl enjoy it very much rite??

playing songs...
giving out candies...
and do lots of stuffs...
hahax...

hope everyone have fun today...
cause...
tmr will be better den today...

so...
rest everyone....

hahax...

2008-11-08T23:17:00.003+08:00

HIHIHIHIHIHIHI PEOPLE. SORRY LEH. I REALLY VERY BUSY NOWADAYS. :(

Finally found a time to post, so be glad. :D I'm in a journalism AEM course for these past few days, so i can't go for band. I also just came back from Nanjing a few days ago. AHHHH. Sorry guys. Bloody CK never update too lor. HUHHHHHHHH. LOL.

Krystal.

2008-10-05T15:09:00.002+08:00

HI PEOPLE.

I.

AM.

HERE.

TO.

REVIVE.

THIS.

FREAKING.

DEAD.

BLOG.

Apparently, Emily suggested that our band blog should have our own blogskin. Like, made by us, not by other people.. you get the idea. SO. Anyone wants to volunteer? O.O Unless, a lot of people want to make it. Then whoever wants to make it just make lor. Just send it to my email and i will post it here. See which one's the nicest, i guess?

2008-09-05T17:35:00.002+08:00

EHHHHHH HI GUYS :D

I came to post regarding the band blogskin. I'm sure some of you are getting pretty tired of it right? I guess for the next blogskin coming up, you all can choose what kind you want (:

(Those in bold, i will elaborate further later on)
- Navigational/Non-navigational
- Theme colour (Don't tell me you want pink 'cause it would be wierd for guys, ya?)
- Picture, chosen already.
- Background colour
- How many navigations

Only bold one is '- Picture, chosen already.' :
We're gonna put our pictures in it :D So i expect you all to take 1 photo together in your own groups, minimum of 4 people in each group please! Take only one time hor! I don't wanna see so many of you in all the photos =x No 自拍 (don't know the meaning, ask people okay :D) WAHAHAHA. Photos send to me first lo, through msn wor. Then after this i need one of you to volunteer to edit the photos and stuff, and join all the photos to become one. I NEED PRO PLEASE! :D

KRYSTAL:D

TICKETS CALLING TO SELL!!!!!

2008-09-05T09:37:00.008+08:00

ATTENTION EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!

THE ALUMINS IS HAVIND A CONCERT AT VICTORIA CONCERT HALL
TIME IS NOT SURE YET!!!!
EACH TICKET IS SELLING $1O

THEY ARE HAVING THE CONCERT WITH THE WHITELY'S ALUMINS..

TO ALL BAND MEMBERS:

MUST GO SUPPORTS OUR ALUMINS!!!!
AS THEY GT HELP OUT WITH OUR CONCERT...
THIS IS THE TIME WE THANKZ THEM...
SO MUST GO ARH!!!!! ^^

WHOEVER WANNA TO GO...SMS CHENG KIAT OR KRYSTAL...
SO THAT THEY CAN POST UR NAME ON THE SCREEN
AND THE ALUMINS CAN SEE WHO ARE GG!!!
AND EASY TO BRING THE TICKETS AND TO COLLECT THE MONEY...

PPL WHO WAN TO GO..JAMAL IS COMING ON TUESDAY...
ALONG WITH THE TICKETS...
PPL WJO ARE INTERESTED....
MUST BRING ALONG $10 ARH!!!!

SO LASTLY...MUST GO FOR THE CONCERT!!!!!

~END~

2008-09-03T21:43:00.002+08:00

Hey cheng kiat...
u are not the only leader who posted and care for band...
I now oso part of the leader and i am sure i care for band is more den u...
u cant only say tat u are the only wan who care for band...
haha...
arent krystal oso leader?
ok...althought i may not be a leader in the past...but now at least i am ok...
i tink....
so...dun say like tat lah...
it will hurt my feeling u noe...
if u hurt krystal waN I dun care...hahax...(just kiding krystal)
but u cant say like tat lah.../
wahahahaha....
sooo hope to see u guys soon...bb

2008-09-02T21:29:00.002+08:00

LOL. Who say you only care about the band, i also okayyyyyy. I'm just busy -.- I want holidays to end faster man, or i'll rot to death at home D:

2008-09-01T21:41:00.002+08:00

Meow!! I'm back,but how come I'm the only leader hu post? haiz.....all the others not as caring 4 band as i m!! Nvr mind,Hope no1 kena scolding from parents! Does any1 miss band? N i hope u all have been practising !! see u all on Thursdaes bb!!

2008-08-29T21:33:00.002+08:00

Yes tis post is in GREEN coz i somehow like lizards which are green!! so nxt week tuesday got band 4 the special 7 people yeps! n 4 the rest of u band will resume on nxt Thursday 1-5pm YAY!! n dun ask me about the special Tuesday practice which is for ME, Shukri, fernando,jasmine,susan,jee ah and en ji!!

Note over here!!!!!

2008-08-29T14:32:00.002+08:00

Ppl who are interest to go to the alumins concert from ex-BPS and whitely's
band...pls tagged in the box...
1 ticket $10..
ppl interested...tagged in the tagged bax...
i will help you all to book ticket from beth!!!

the concert is at Victoria Hall...
date is at 10 oct..
time...i not sure...
i will help you all ask..

sooo...whoever want to go...
pls tagged in the tagged box...

emily

2008-08-27T17:58:00.001+08:00

RELINK KRYSTAL AGAIN! Sorry for any inconvenience caused :D

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HAPPENING TO BE THE SAME THING...

2008-08-24T21:52:00.003+08:00

HEY!!!!WHO IS THE HELL PERSON COPY ME???
HMMMM...IT SHOULD BE KRYSTAL...??
HEY...WHAT U MEAN BY LECTURE POST???
LIKE THE WAY U LECTURE LIKE GOING TO BE THE SAME AS THE PREVIOUS POST THAT I POST DE!!!!
GRRRRRRRR!!!!!!COPYCAT??
A~HA~...BUT THE WAY....
HMMMM...GOOD JOB LAH...
ALTHOUGHT IT IS SIMILAR...
BUT NEXT TIME PLS....THINK 1ST BEFORE SOMEONE HAD POST BEFORE U...
OR ELSE IT WILL BE LIKE ME...
SAY THE PERSON COPYCAT...
UNDERSTAND KRYSTAL???

ANYWAY ONE POST IT DUE TO THE DISSAPOINTMENT...I HAD TYPE IT...
CAUSE..LAST TIME MY BATCH IS NOT WORST UNTIL LIKE TIS...
AT LEAST WE ARE MUCH MORE DISAPLINE DEN U ALL....

HOPE TAT BECAUSE OF TIS TWO POST...U ALL WILL BE MORE DISAPLINE...
FHAIZMEL SAID HE IS NOT COMING FOR THE 5TH SEPTEMBER CONCERT...

ONE MORE THING BEFORE I END THE POST...
I WANNA TO SEE MORE TEAMWORK BY THIS WEEK...
I WAN TO SEE MORE IMPROVEMENT....
I WANNA TO SEE THE SPIRIT OF "ONE FOR ALL, ALL FOR ONE" OK???
SO TAT THE END...

BB
~END~

2008-08-23T22:23:00.001+08:00

HEEEEEEE, CAME TO POST OKAY. SORRY, IT'S A LECTURE POST =x

FIRSTLY
You all know right, i see so many sec ones like, slack in band know. Somemore during pack-up time at the end of the day. I notice everytime, and i mean EVERYTIME, there are these particular three people, who always pack up their own instruments and just go downstairs to fall out without even helping the others to pack up the stands and stuff. Help only, very hard meh? Will die issit? I don't wanna name those three people hor. You three better help, or else your name will be in font size number 10 here. And anyway, more hands make light work right?

SECONDLY
You all must think of others too, cannot think of yourself only. You all think it's so easy to pack-up with so little people helping issit? I admit me, and the other librarians don't help in packing up the stands and chairs. But it's because we have other duties to do, not because we don't wanna be late to fall out or what. And we are also helping to pack up right.

THIRDLY
During fall-out, can you all stop fidgiting and talking in the squad? It's damn irritating know. For the leaders especially. They're trying to ask you all to keep quiet, but all you do is continue talking. This is not the way how our band is supposed to be. You want to bring the band up? You better listen to the leaders, teachers and Mr Samuel.

LASTLY
During combine practice, when Mr Samuel asks you all to keep quiet, can you all just KEEP QUIET?! It's damn frustrating for him you know. During sectional practice, stop walking around and chit-chatting with people can. I admit i do that at times, but that's only when i finish practicing for about 20 minutes straight. Even if you wanna walk around, it's to take a break i assume.

END OF LECTURE LOL. I guess you know who i am yeah?

2008-08-22T20:25:00.003+08:00

In the past...i think I love the band it is because...of the seniors...
Now...i guess I love the band it is because of the juniors.
I actually dun wish the juniors get punished by the leaders...
or see the leaders beening scolded by teachers or what.
Whatever the juniors did..did they know that the leaders always get doubble..

Okay...althought I am not the leaders...but I really dun wished anyone got punished..

so...to all the band members...
please help the others when packing up...
you are not the only person in band..so..please help out..
Some of the sec 1 only help themself while packing up...
after packing up...they just leave without helping the others...
do they know that this will slow the band down???
And the most I can see is the Seniors and the Leaders helping out...together with
som of the juniors...but this is not enough...

In the band all we nid is team work...
NOT SOLO!!!!
if ppl want to do solo work...
they will just slow the band down...

I hope the next time I come to band...
I will see improvement from the juniors by helping out the whole band...
not do what they are suspose to do for themself and go!!

And to the leaders...
Be stricter to the Juniors...
or else the Juniors will climb up to the top of ur head!!!
if they did anytink wrong...please punish them...
not allow them to go off soo easily...
Just remember how Fhaizmel control the band in the past...
when it is the tme for you all be serious...be serious...
dun ever play with them...

So...hope improvement is made when I next come to the band..
~end~

2008-08-22T19:28:00.002+08:00

Phew.....! the problem is finally solved though Fhaizmel said he kena scolding! Happy Birthday Melvin! I heard 2dae yur birthdae, so 2dae muz b veh happy okay! Oh n I think I am SICK? coz 2dae go out with juniors very tired lah, dunno y? Haiz....If i sick then cannot go band alr, n i'm especially sad to c 1 of my junior emo-ing 2dae. very worried, ask him he dun wanna tell me! I c his face i oso Sad! Plz cheer up okay,tat person alwys has me 2 pour his troubles to! So yah...! very worried somemore when he lyke tat 2dae not cute!! He is a computer freak, i state tis so tat the person i'm talking about noe who he is! Oh yah!! muz have discipline okay, i really agree with wat Fhaiz has said,last time it wasn't like tat. especially the packing up, i oni c all the leaders helping,most Sec2s n oni 1 quarter of the Sec 1s helping! I was actually very ANGRY yesterdae! I'm sure some of u can tell,i actually oso wanted 2 scold u all 1 but c u all got punishment somemore fhaiz wanna talk 2 u all i close 1 eye. if not i would have definitely SCREAMED at u guys! I can b Nice and Fierce so dun let me have a chance to show u my other side! So plz I wan 2 c a Change, c my juniors become sensible n for every1 2 have much more discipline on Tuesdays n Thursdays! S tats all hope I will c wat i wanna C!!!

Panda Sir

2008-08-22T17:13:00.001+08:00

Intruder
20 Aug 08 21:23
220.255.7.209
Boo this band SUCKS!

IP FOUND. BLACKLISTED, MWAHAHA.

2008-08-18T19:38:00.002+08:00

Hey! Common Tests are OVER!, hope no1 was angry with me for the Superstars thing although I noe Afiq was, aka Mas Selamat! Haha.....! So Happy tat Band has resumed again. Juniors muz practice really hard alr, yur performance on the dunno when September at the 4got alr Primary school coming!! Olympics also here, although singapore oni got SILVER,alr veh good alr! I Make it LOUD and clear........., got Band! how come got so many people still come and ask ME? and my senior nvr come back veh long alr, YAO ZHUN!! where are u? dunno where tat nice guy went, muz b veh BUSY? lah! >.<>

2008-08-17T22:34:00.001+08:00

UPDATES :D
Jinshan's name added.
3 Alumni's links added.
New post!