Yishun Secondary School Symphonic Band

CCA PHOTOGRAPHS (BAND) 2011

2011-04-18T17:08:00.003+08:00

Those who wish to purchase the photographs, please collect the envelope from me (ChaoMin). Collection of Enveloped with CASH payment at a booth near to the General Office.

Collection Dates are :

20th April (Wednesday)
21st April (Thursday)

Both days from 9.30am - 2.30pm.

Band Practices ( 2010 )

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23th Nov, Tuesday : 9am - 12pm , Auditorium / Music Room

24th Nov, Wednesday : 9am - 12pm , Auditorium / Music Room

14th Dec, Tuesday : 9am - 12pm, Auditorium / Music Room

21st Dec, Tuesday : 9am - 5pm ( 1hr lunch break ) , Auditorium / Music Room

22nd Dec, Wednesday : 9am - 5pm ( 1hr lunch break ), Auditorium / Music Room

23rd Dec, Thursday ( Performance day ) : 1pm - 9.30pm, Auditorium / Music Room. ( 7.30pm - 8.30pm, Performance)

29th Dec, Wednesday: 9am - 12pm, Music Room.

Christmas Performance.

2010-11-18T21:05:00.002+08:00

Christmas Performance @ Ngee Ann City( Takashimaya )

Date : 23th December 2010, Thursday

Venue : Ngee Ann City ( Takashimaya )

Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pm

Musart Wind Orchestra

2010-03-16T21:28:00.003+08:00

Musart Wind Orchestra
presents
Twice Upon A Time
Date: 28th March 2010 (Sunday)

Venue: Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Concert Hall (NUS)

Time: 5:30pm

Tickets: $15 (Free seating)

Conductors: Mdm Tan Soh Hwa & Mr Wilson Ong Chok Yen

Program
Disney Festival
Arr. by Toshio Mashima

Suite for Symphonic Band "Pinocho" (4 Movements)
Ferrer Ferran
Selections from "Princess Mononoke"
Joe Hisaishi, Arr. by Kazuhiro Morita
Highlights from "Spirited Away"
Joe Hisaishi, Arr. by Endo Yukio

"Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea" Medley
Joe Hisaishi, Arr. Satomi Kojima

"My Neighbour Totoro" ~ Selections for Concert Band ~
Joe Hisaishi, Arr. by Yo Goto

St. Patrick''s School Alumni & Military Band In Concert

2010-03-16T21:27:00.003+08:00

St. Patrick''s School Alumni & Military Band In Concert

Date: Monday, 12 April 2010

Time: 7.30PM

Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall, Singapore

Tickets: S$15 / S$25

Conductors: Mr David Glosz

After A Long While The St. Patrick''s School & Alumni Bands Return Together To The Esplanade Concert Hall For A Spectacular One Night Performance That Ends All Performances. The Dream Team Is Assembled & Ready To Give The One Off Concert Not Likely To be Seen For Years To Come.
The Concert Celebrates The 25th Anniversary Of Conductor David Glosz As Director Of The Bands In St. Patrick’s. The Alumni Band Stems From Past Members Over This 25 Year Period.

Pieces Include “A Weekend In New York” By Philip Sparke & Music By Franz Von Suppe Just To Name A Few A This Stage. There Will Always Be Rock N Roll Which Will Be A Key Feature At This Concert.
Programme:
Highlights from Chess
Merry Widow
West side story
Seventh night of July
Indiana Jones Selection
and more...

Tickets can be purchased .

Sec 1 orientation matters

2010-01-05T19:48:00.006+08:00

Commitee members listen up!

Need all of your manpower! So I need your cooperation. Ps: metilda and adrian are trying their best. In order to have good results, we need teamwork. So please, help them out by cooperating!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

QM: Please get the instruments ready at the booth on saturday. I'm sure you guys know what instruments to bring down. Just don't bring down the Euphonium cos we only have 3.

Librarians: Get the pamplets ready on sat.

Welfare/section leaders: Need 2 pails and listerine(mouth wash thingy) at the booth.

Any helpful and kind guys: Hang our band banner at the foyer on friday.

Uniform masters: brief them/give out uniforms to those members who haven't gotten their own.

Also i need people with the logistics.. Further details will be given if there's any.

2009-11-24T19:25:00.001+08:00

hey alumnis, i need you to confirm whether you are playing for the performance on the 5th of dec. i need this by WEDNESDAY,25th Nov 2009 by 4pm the latest.thanks

Ex members who are coming back, please note

2009-11-20T11:09:00.004+08:00

The following message is from Mr Siva:

2009-11-18T21:28:00.004+08:00

WE NEED YOU ALUMNI!
hey seniors, we need manpower for the upcoming performance on the 5th of december. what we need is people to play for the senior piece. if there's any inquiries, contact me via msn at methildatay@hotmail.com. pls come and the practice dates are all stated at the side of the blog.thanks!

2009-11-16T18:24:00.002+08:00

There is an event going on 20th dec 2009. Junior college and polytechnic band festival.
price: $12 and $15
venue: esplanade concert hall

adviced to go. so anyone interested? text me and pass me the money too.

and also this is about our YISHUN SECONDARY SYMPHONIC BAND.
please do your job. update everything. where's all the date for all the practices?
whatever.
tomrw there will be a practice from 9-5pm. all seniors please come to help. and we need to discuss something. its about on the 5th december.
mr pan and ms tan request if alumni could join in to do a mini performance at school. so please, i seek your cooperation and come tmrw.

*seniors, do not forget your words of helping the band.

-haziqah

RPWS reflections concert.

2009-09-30T16:22:00.002+08:00

hey people! RPWS is having a concert on 7 november! and so, do come down and support!
oh by the way it FIXED seating arrangement. so if you want to get the best seat, buy it now!

RPWS will be playing songs like:
El Camino Real.
Hymn to the infinite sky.
Jericho
& more.

tickets at $10 but now we're having promotions whereby buy 5 get 1 free!

contact me if you want the tickets @ yuetingliaw@hotmail.com.

thanks! (:

2009-07-22T23:26:00.006+08:00

hey ppl, these are the band cca photos.pls give me ur orders and money by 28th June 'o9. each pic is 4 bucks each ^^

formal 1

formal 2

informal

2009-07-15T18:50:00.002+08:00

hey ppl, here's a post on concerts having this month! i strongly encourage u to attend these concerts.

Of Stage and Screen, performed by Commonwealth Military Band, 20 July 2009, Monday,7.30pm
Tickets are priced at $20 each and concessions for students, NSF and senior citizens are available @ $15. go to www.esplanade.com for more info and ticket booking can be done online.

MUS'ART WIND ORCHESTRA celebrates 10 years of music - making
19 July, Sunday, 5pm, Esplanade Concert Hall.
Tickets : $15 (concessions for all students, NSF and senior citizens @ $12) Available at all SISTIC authorised agents.
120 mins (including 20 mins interval)

2009-07-08T00:11:00.001+08:00

Dear band members,

PPL WHO ARE WARY THAT THEY HAVE NOT GIVEN BACK THE BAND UNIFORM PLS DO SO ASAP
This is especially for the graduating batch
A number of the graduating batch HAVE NOT given back their band uniform
So do return your band uniform........................... TT

This is so. Because.... There is a possibility that there is not enough blazers AND skirts for the junior band
AND to ensure the next uniform masters-in-line have no trouble with the counting of the uniforms . (well. mostly.)

PEOPLE PLS RETURN YOUR BAND UNIFORM!!!!!!!@@@@@@@@@@

from UM(kar kei)

2009-06-13T03:01:00.002+08:00

hey guys. hmmm. i was at sistic.sg looking for coming shows and came across:

SINGAPORE YOUTH FESTIVAL 2009
CONCERT BAND PRESENTATION,
Esplanade Concert Hall
08 July 2009 (Wed) 7:30 PM.

tickets priced at $4 only. so book tickets now to avoid whatever sad situations. also, a good time for sec1s to check out other bands. and i rili suggest y'all to go. like come on. $4? save that 2 plates of Nasi Ayam man!

please click here to check out the website and if many are going.. i might wnna tag along too! :D

2009-06-05T11:11:00.003+08:00

Back

Front.

This is the design I've came out with.. Sorry If it's not very clear as my scanner kinda screwed up! =/ Feel free to comment on anything about this design and the places I can improve on. Thanks. :) And btw, this is only a rough sketch!!!!!!!

For the front, I kept it neat and simple, logo still stays cos ms tan said it's troublesome to come out with another logo..At the bottom of the shirt it says, "One Band One Sound." If you guys want a different quote or something, I can change that off. At the bottom of the sleeve, Youcan actually indicate your sections... Just a suggestion...

For the back, I don't really know what to draw. Cos this band tee is meant for multi purposes so it can't be too fanciful as we'll be using it for other occasions. So I just random something to do with music, with a drumset. The words written on the "music lines" are," ONCE A MUSICIAN, ALWAYS A MUSICIAN." The words are a lil too cramped together cos i didn't have enuff space. -.- If you'd like, You can change off this quote to something nicer? About the "YSSB with wings thingy" It kinda represents YSSB soaring as One... Also another random stuff I came out with.... Any suggestions?

Feel free to do so, thanks!

2009-06-02T23:05:00.001+08:00

BAND MEMBERS WHO HAVE NOT YET RETURNED THEIR BAND UNIFORMS INCLUDING SKIRTS AND BLAZERS PLS OWN UP!!!
Kar Kei won't give face to anyone. NO ONE
which includes the graduating batch.
Fines will officially start. AS FROM TODAY 2th June 2009!
PPL WHOSE BLAZERS ARE WITHOUT LABELS. PLS TELL Kar Kei if not you will included in to the 'fined' list
by kar kei

2009-05-29T15:01:00.002+08:00

hey all,these the dates for band practice during the holidays.
2nd June, Tues -- 0900-1200
3rd June, Wed -- 0900-1200 (exchange with yishun pri)
8th June, Mon -- 0900-1200
9th June, Tues -- 0900-1200
The band room will also be open on the following dates:
16th June, Tues -- 0900-1200
17th June, Wed -- 0900-1200
23th June, Tues -- 0900-1200
24th June, Wed -- 0900-1200
pls bring a photocopy of ur MYE results on the 2nd of June.thanks ^^

2009-05-27T21:56:00.004+08:00

TO ALL MEMBERS

if by the end of June,if there are blazers and skirts without names,kar kei will put them away in the other wardrobe
when we need the uniforms,dun come to kar kei for extra blazers or skirts.she will give you a very 'attitude' face and she will hate you FOREVER
Girls, if you have not returned your skirts by JUNE .
prepare to be strangled by kar kei
GUYS
I KNOW YOU ONLY NEED TO HAND IN YOUR BLAZERS
YOUR JOB IS TO LEARN HOW TO TIE A TIE!!!!!!!!!!

2009-05-22T20:05:00.007+08:00

design for band tee

these are the ppl whose blazers are not in the wardrobe

Yong Xiang
Satya
Shaarman
Yan Jun
Adrian
YuanYuan
Irdina
Herni
Wendy
Jiajun
Shawn
Jeremiah
Haziqah
Amalina
Haizair
Hayati
Zulkhairi

Husain

pls return them b4 the june hols start.those who didnt bring will owe kar kei $o.5o for blazer and $o.8o for skirt for every practice she sees u.***kar kei (PINK!)***

2009-05-21T21:52:00.004+08:00

NIESB Presents

OPUS 34.1 "Fourth Symphony, Yellowstone Portraits"
31 May 2009 (Sunday), 3.30pm
Singapore Conference Hall
Tix at $10

Orient Express	Philip Sparke
Hymn to the Infinite Sky	Satoshi Yagisawa
Florentiner March Italian Grand March	Julius Fučik ed. John R. Bourgeois
Fantasy Variations On a Theme by Niccolo Paganini	James Barnes

Cavalleria Rusticana Fantasy	Mascagni arr. Ernest O. Caneva
Fourth Symphony (Yellowstone Portraits) I. Dawn on the Yellowstone River II. Pronghorn Scherzo III. Inspiration Point (Tower Falls)	James Barnes, Op. 103b
Classic Cantabile	arr. Masamicz Amano
Hymn to the Sun	Satoshi Yagisawa

You can purchase the tix from me! :) Please support us! Me and Hafiz will be performing too! It would be a good exposure for the members to watch and listen to these vast and exciting repertoires. Interested parties can message me on msn or tag board. Thanks.

2009-05-21T20:24:00.002+08:00

PRACTICE RESUME NEXT WEEK!
26 & 27 MAY! THE PRACTICES WILL BE A COMBINATION OF THE SEC 1S AND THE SENIOR BAND TOO. SO THERE WILL BE NOMORE SEC1 PRACTICE ONLY. AS FOR THE SEC4S, YOU ARE ALLOWED NOT TO COME AS WHAT WAS TOLD BY MRS LEE. but come back for awhile if you are free to see the band alright?

anyway band update. there was a photo taking just now. good job on the fun shot. dont understand what we were shouting just now.haha. but it wasnt good after that huh. u know,i know. they dont know nevermind. just dont repeat it again guys.

haziqah

PHOTO TAKING!!

2009-05-20T17:46:00.003+08:00

hey members, regarding tmr's photo taking,pls report to music room immediately after sch in FULL uniform.after the photo taking, DO NOT leave first as kar kei will be handing out the new plastic covers for ur uniforms.thanks.

2009-05-17T19:03:00.002+08:00

hey members!
whats up??
exams are over. oops nope. mid yr exam are over. while that.. cca is going to start as per normal with the new great leaders leading the band. you wont get to see your seniors here but we hope you all still continue your task seriously. band is not over ppl! get ready for next nbc or whatever so u cud be better. and the sec1s they really need you. coach them as how your seniors coach you.ahah. serious ok.

ok i know we plan to have bbq after mid year. the ex seniors is waiting for it. somehow i and methilda is planning on it. so just wait aites. whatever it is. wait till teacher-in-charge permit us.
-.-
so people! wake up! its not the end! you got tons of work to do!. do some band cleaning ppl. i bet it smells inside there. lol. so its your job.haha. ok your seniors wont be that evil. we'll come back. no worries. but we'll just look.haha.

aites hope you're reading this if not its ok.lol. takecares!

haziqah

2009-05-07T22:58:00.003+08:00

heyy band! your senior/alumni/whoever is here. lol. SAIYIDAH/SHIDDDDYDUDADEY! anyway, how's school so far? busy mugging for the MYE? haha.

hahaha. how's band? issit still going on? or on halt due to the exams going on? hahah well anyway. last tuesday i went for RPWS band tune in. it felt so weird to be using the gold trombone, LOL. almost 80 people in a room... malay conductor... no mirrors in the practice room.. band... didn't feel like yssb.

the pieces we played were....Ross Roy(yes, the song made famous by Peixin Pri) and Ponyo. i was like... DSMGKDJSSD. after idk how long of not playing... gosh. i can hardly pitch my high notes. HAHA. i cant even tune properly. *dead*

so.. after going thru the pieces for almost 3 times, i can say that i can play the pieces..HALF OF IT. hahaa. i totally forgot my position and notes. and keep forgetting to check the keys. the boy next to me went, "errr, i think you play flat ehh.. its natural yknow..."

MALU CAN? haha. bye!

2009-04-22T21:15:00.002+08:00

dear members,pls be reminded to return ur blazers and ties when u have washed/dry-cleaned them.return them on practices after MYE.pls clear ur band fund for last and this year,especially the graduating seniors.for the ordering of SYF photos,pls give me ur names and the size u wanna buy.i suggest u should buy as it's the last SYF for most of us and only when more than 7o percent of the band ordered then we are 'allowed' to order.thanks ^^

2009-04-18T20:12:00.000+08:00

seniors.
pls come for next week practice.
request from mr pan.

iqah

2009-04-18T19:31:00.005+08:00

iqah

2009-04-16T18:50:00.002+08:00

Myspace Graphics

so to ms tan..
congratulations!!!! hopefully you and your lovely daughter is doing well!
take care!

Speech Day rehersal on monday

2009-04-09T19:39:00.002+08:00

There is a Speech Day rehersal on monday, 13 April 2009. Pls bring your white, long sleeves, collared shirt, skirt for girls, long pants for guys, clog shoes and stockings for girls and black socks and shoes for guys. please tuck in your shirt and NO short skirt girls.uniform masters will be checking your attire. be in band room straight after changing after school. sit straight when playing downstairs, dun talk to ppl round u and percussion stand properly when playing. thanks.

[Dl] Recording.

2009-04-05T16:07:00.003+08:00

heyy bandees. idk if you guys heard how you played during yr SYF performance. so i, have recorded a video of you guys plyg but its not exactly a video. well, i kept my handphone in my bag to avoid being caught. it may not be the best quality...but yeah, listen if you must! :) click on MF <<>

&& please comment/tag if taking the file. and 1 more thing, this file is in the wmv format which can only be played on your pc, at Windows Media Player. if you want it in yr hp....wait till i come back to school for band then i can blutooth the vid to you. or, you can always find an online mp3 converter.

that being said and done, imma go prepare for work now. and for the pictures that i have, i'll upload it to some media hosting site and share the links here. so, please please tag on the tagboard so that i know that the time taken to upload the files arent a waste of time. haha. enjoy!

2009-04-04T14:43:00.003+08:00

hey band CONGRATS ON YESTERDAY'S ACHIEVEMENT!

sorry im one day late of posting this.. yesterday was just too tired.

anyways to the band...
its really been a great journey working with you all as one band. from the disciplinary action that we,the leaders,did, you all have shown us changes that we didnt expect it to be.. we all have put our great effort and hardwork throughout this competition. i know we couldnt achieve what we aim for but we should be proud that we maintain our reputation.do not blame urself..each and every one if us did mistake same goes to me too..but we all have to appreciate this. as a sec4e student, i felt blessed that i had the chance to compete this syf together with the band again yesterday. but yeah thats our last competition together. i just love this band and really proud to say im one of yishun secondary band member. thank you band for this achievement. a small band but strong bonds and friendship.its been great working with shawn and nic too. i will definitely miss that 'tong sampah'.haha

to mstan,
thank you for evrything u did. staying back with us till night although ur tummy is growing bigger. but from your effort, you've made me a leader and taught me to work maturedly.thank you for that.. do take care and we,shawn,nic and i will try our best to help the upcoming leaders,mdm chew and mrs lee.

to mr ong and mr pan..
our dear conductors have work as hard as us to lead our band and made us achieve what we have today.. we realy appreciate your great effort.motivational words and everthing that you did. you did so much things to fight for the band's right. thank you and we will come back..

to ex-cniors
esp to sufian and hafiz who never fails to come back...
thank you for spending ur time to help us out and giving comments that will even make us work harder to improve. its glad to see that u sacrifices ur free time. so to evryone. through supportive words or anything...thank you once again.
thanx to mr lawrence tan too for still remembering us and supporting us.

congrats again band!

there was only one thing that was in my mind before playing that 'part'
as what was told from mr pan. 'WE HAVE FAITH IN YOU.THE BAND WANTS YOU TO PLAY'

=)

HAZIQAH

You have done well....

2009-04-04T08:02:00.003+08:00

Darlings,
It may be a bronze but i feel that you have done well already...
When i first signed you up for SYF, i am so afraid that we may not get anything but yesterday you have shown me that you have maintained the standard..
Great Job and Great Effort..
I saw all the effort that you people have put in, staying back till 8pm to practice. I understand these few weeks have been tough on all of you but you all din give up. Thanks for putting in your effort...
Your two instructors have also been working very hard.. Do thank them for the time they have spent with you and work with you....

I would like to thank all the alumni who come and support the band... Your support means alot to your juniors.
Thanks Hafiz and Sufian who are here most of the practice to help the kids out. Really a big thank you cos if you people are around, i worry less....

Not forgetting the 3 leaders, Nicola, Haziqah and Shawn.. Thank you for leading and taking care of your band.. You have done well as a leader... Keep it up! I understand that it's not easy to work under me cos will get scolding and i got alot of demand but i see that you all did not disapoint me. :) carry this confidence and leadership with you, you will go far...

The sec 4 and 5 also, i see all of you grow and saw the effort that you have put in for all the events and competitions. Keep it up! Don feel disappointed with what you have yesterday... You all have alreadi done your best and you have alreadi done well....

I may not be able to see all of you pass down on Speech Day as it is getting nearer and nearer to my delivery date but if i can make it, i will come and see u graduate from the band. All the best for your N and O level exam... Put in your best effort for ur national exam... I also wan to see that all of you do well to continue your further studies...

Sec 2 and Sec 3, now the seniors are going off soon. the band will depend on you. The sec 1 batch is big this year, our key focus will be to make them like band (become our big family) and also to learn all the skills to play the instruments well.... We have to work hard towards to 2011 SYF...now with a bigger number of members, we have to work hard and try to aim a silver in 2011.. So lets try our best to maintain this group of members, recruit about 30 members every year so that our strength will be big... train the juniors well...
I believe that the sec 2 and 3 can definitely do it ......

when i am not around for those months, the sec 3 leaders you will have to put in effort and hold the band together.. work with Mr Pan, Mr Ong, Mdm Chew and Mrs Lee.. I wan to see that the band will be stronger and more matured when i come back from my maternity leave... I believe that you all can do it...

Lastly, Darlings, you have done Yishun Sec proud... Continue to work hard....

2009-04-04T01:40:00.003+08:00

this are the pics! if you want them...get em from me or something. fyi. this is shid/shiddy/saiyidah/whatever. kkbai.

congrats once again! damn. wish i was part of the current band. pfft. i need more cincau sessions with you bandees. xD

so to save the pics, click to enlarge and save. yes, its a big picture. for those with pictures to contribute, please do so and keep this blog alive. i think now must make every section blog abt something. hmmm....

2009-03-29T19:37:00.002+08:00

Dear YSSB members,

SYF is NEARING! Let's work even harder next week! Prove it to people we can do it.
Besides, Jess is just trying to demoralise us. Whoever she is,whatever she is up to, I don't give a faeces about it. Let people say whatever they one. It all boils down to their stinking attitude. Or shall I say, Kid whose parents doesn't teach? Don't let awful comments bring us down!

During the last week before SYF, Hope you guys can listen to instructions and do what we tell you to do. Be more aware and focus! We(leaders) will try not to drill you guys, but you guys have a part to play. Do what you're supposed to!

Just a reminder, get all your essential stuff like your band uniform ready. On that day itself, please do not bring phone and watches (or any electric devices) to the conference hall. I'm sorry but you have to abide to this.

Check that all your instruments are in working condition. Woodwind section please prepare1 or 2 extra reeds and bring it with you during SYF day. Just incase your reed breaks or chip off. Percussion section, make sure whatever you bring there will be back in place when we are back in school.

Next week, please turn up for ALL practices. Try not to be late. Cuz I hate later comers who comes late and with invalid reasons! Be punctual!

That's all. Counting to SYF! All the best guys!

2009-03-25T20:18:00.003+08:00

hey members, please make sure that you have your black socks and shoes and long pants for guys. for girls, your skirt,clog shoes and stockings. and white long sleeves with collar shirt for both girls and guys.

girls if u need stockings, inform kar kei and she'll buy for you ^^

Dini and Kar Kei
Uniform Masters

Band Practices before your SYF...

2009-03-21T07:31:00.004+08:00

Dear All,

Do take note of the following:

I know that it may be very tiring for you all but let's try to work hard together and win a medal ok. So that after your SYF i can go for my leave at ease liao...

Leaders do help Mrs Lee with the Speech Day Parade.. Anything just check with Mr Pan and Mr Ong.

Ms Tan

2009-03-16T18:00:00.002+08:00

just a reminder, girls please take your skirts latest by this thursday, 19 March. Thanks

Dini and Kar Kei,
Uniform Masters

2009-03-14T20:35:00.003+08:00

hey members, this is the schedule for the practices dunring the March holidays.
17th March, Tuesday, 2 - 9pm
19th March,Thursday, 2 - 9pm
20th March, Friday, 8 - 5pm

Please come in your P.E. attire on Tuesday and Thursday and school uniform on Friday. No slippers or short shorts allowed.

P.S. There will be a meeting on Friday after practice for all section leaders and committee members. Thanks.

2009-03-10T20:25:00.002+08:00

hey members and all, these are the bands that will be performing on the 3rd april
Order of appearance
79 Greenview
80 Yuhua
81 CHIJ St Joseph's
82 Jurong
83 Bishan Park
BREAK
84 Yishun
85 Bedok Green
86 Hwa Chong High
87 Jurongville
88 East View
ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS
89 Hai Sing Catholic
90 Teck Whye
91 Cedar Girl's
92 Montfort
93 Kranji
BREAK
94 Zhonghua
95 Nanyang Girl's High
96 Dunman High
97Dunman
ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS

lets do our best as we're the first band after the break.the judges might be more attentive as its after their break..we dun have much time left to SYF so dun waste time and help each other ^^

2009-03-05T22:43:00.005+08:00

2009-03-04T19:34:00.002+08:00

hey band members, ex-seniors and everyone...

its confirmed that our SYF will be on the

3rd APRIL 2009

10 AM

so to band members, lets do our best.

teamwork and hardwork plays a part too.

focus on what we want to achieve!

haziqah

SYF!!

2009-02-27T22:40:00.005+08:00

Please be reminded that practices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays are COMPULSARY!

Practices start at 2.3o and usually end at 6

if u cant make it on any practices for some reason or another, please inform ms tan, nic, shawn, haziqah or any other member. make sure that he/she pass the msg and dun make us call u then tell us.Thanks.

P.S. those who havent pay ur band fund better clear ur debts ASAP!! and please come at least 10-15 mins earlier for practice (except for sec 4s who hav achievers) we dun have much time to SYF already..

2009-02-25T15:59:00.002+08:00

Hey guys! I know you guys are stressed coping with school work and intensive band practices for the upcoming SYF. So lets put your hair down and enjoy these brilliant performances. :)

2009-02-19T17:22:00.003+08:00

Tag board removed for the moment... To prevent some unessary tags.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Update soon.
Band practice resumes next week tuesday. 3:30 - 6.
Expect those who does not have anything on after school to report to band room at 3.

Thanks for ur attention.

2009-02-09T20:19:00.002+08:00

MUSIC EXCHANGE WITH PEI CAI SEC BAND TMR!

Please try to turn up early tmr! (:
WE'll be learning the set piece together. (:

2009-02-05T17:31:00.003+08:00

Dear band members,

We'll be going down to SCH tomorrow.
Reporting time is latest 2 (unless you have a valid reason like class etc.) Please do not dilly-dally, take your own sweet time, stroll in and take your own sweet time. Time is precious so let's work faster. Money is precious too. $750 for just an hour at SCH please.

We'll leave for SCH at about 3:15pm. Do remember to bring the essential things like your instruments, file and for the percussions, do remember to bring all your "Barang barang." When we are ready to leave to go back to sch, check if you guys have taken all ur stuff with you.

PLEASE PAY UP BAND FUND!!!! METHILDA HAS TO DO THE ACCOUNTS!!!!!
Thanks for your coorporation.

Thanks, that's all.

2009-02-02T18:17:00.003+08:00

PLEASE be reminded that there might be a re-take of SYF VIDEO.

BRING YOUR BAND UNIFORM TOMORROW JUST INCASE WE HAVE TO TAKE THE VIDEO AGAIN.

PLEASE COME FOR BAND EARLIER TMR FOR GOODNESS SAKE, does everyone EVER come earlier for practice?? Only a minority.... PLEASE COME LIKE 10 MINS EARLIER TMR PLEASE AND THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH. I APPRECIATE IT IF YOU ALL COULD COME EARLIER.

Happy New Year To All My Darlings

2009-01-24T06:55:00.003+08:00

Happy New Year to all my Darlings, Hope you enjoy these few days of holidays...

To the seniors (ex-members), enjoy what you are doing and work hard for your future. If you have time, always come and visit us and if possible, help out this current batch.. You all understand the happiness and sadness we had last time when we went for our SYF years ago...this current batch need all your suppport... My baby and I are also looking forward to seeing you all too...

To the current batch, try your best to do well and dont forget nicola's reminder for the SCH rehearsal. You have to work hard for this year SYF. We shall at least maintain our bronze..
I wanna see you all get an award before i can rest my mind and go off for my maternity leave.
All of you do listen to Mdm Chew, Mrs Lee, Mr Pan , Mr Ong, your BMs and DM when i am away..i dont want to see the band in a mess when i come back....

Once again, Happy New Year....

Love,
Ms Jacqueline Tan

2009-01-23T13:27:00.003+08:00

NICE JOB FOR TODAY'S PERFORMANCE!

You guys sounded good today! Well done!
Finally we have one less thing to do. But now, Let's get into the SYF mood!!!!!
Next week we'll be going to SCH for rehearsel. Hope everyone will turn up.
Cuz that's the only day we get to rehearse at SCH. Purpose of doing that is to let you get used to the environment. Make adjustments when you're there, listen out for each other!!!

If anyone can't make it, Please inform:
Myself,Shawn,Haziqah or Ms Tan.

Thanks for your kind understanding and responsibility.

I wish all the chinese, HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR, GET LOTS OF RED PACKETS!
And to the others, Happy Holiday. (:

Hello!

2009-01-14T06:33:00.003+08:00

It had really been a long time since I had posted here, well this got to be another short post again, hey juniors, if you don't know me, I am Jie Meng, last time a trombonist in YSSB. Alright keep it short, guys please work hard, PLEASE. Do not tarnish YSSB and let people laugh that

"YSSB got bronze in 2007 BUT RETURN TO IT'S HISTORY IN 2009! That's a joke man."

Not only it will humiliate the school, think about yourself, especially those current sec4E5N (you should know me =D), don't you want to get something out when you graduate from the school? Keep it in your mind, only the people who works hard get paid hard.

And Ms Tan, Conductors, and ex-seniors had always been there for you, don't ever take it granted, there is no such things as take it for granted, whatever you take, you must return it beautifully (Current situation means results). Therefore, please continue striving for the best.

To add on to what Sayidah had said:
are you guys gonna fall back to square 1? are you guys gonna keep doing that? attendance wise, ultimately. are you guys gonna recruit maaaaany manny juniors? are you guys gonna do well for SYF? are you guys gonna make the school proud? are you guys gonna have a good CNY/Speech Day performance? are you guys gonna make things hard for Ms Tan and the instructors, Mr Pan and Mr Ong? are you guys gonna stick as a band no matter what?

Are you guys going to make yourself proud and make your seniors and ex-seniors proud?

Happy New Year!

2008-12-31T22:09:00.004+08:00

my lovely bandees. saiyidah here. in case the other juniors don't know who i am. i am theeeeee trombone senior (ex snr/alumni/the girl who was the station master at the pond during bandcamp games) haha.

well. 2008 has come to an end. im sure many stuffs took place this year and many stuffs will take place next year.

you guys came a long way.

are you guys gonna fall back to square 1? are you guys gonna keep doing that? attendance wise, ultimately. are you guys gonna recruit maaaaany manny juniors? are you guys gonna do well for SYF? are you guys gonna make the school proud? are you guys gonna have a good CNY/Speech Day performance? are you guys gonna make things hard for Ms Tan and the instructors, Mr Pan and Mr Ong? are you guys gonna stick as a band no matter what?

wow. there's so many things to look out for. well. i really hope things go well in 2009. a crucial year for you guys. you know, the last day of band camp. when you guys did your first attempt at Overture No.1 outside the library? it sent chills down my back. it was so beautiful, of course. lotsa parts were missing.

everytime i see you guys enjoying, laughing, teasing one another during band practice... i miss my band days. up till now. whenever i come back for band. then me and ama and fiiz and fian would go,

"ehh remember you did this during band camp in 2006?" "omgggg this was like..2007!!" "haha the KL hotel....room service!"

well. idk what else to say. let nature takes its course. see how 2009 works. if it isn't workin well.. take action.

YSSB..SOAR somethingsomething. i saw it on the board. aaha!

YSSB, YOU GUYS ARE MY PEANUTS TO MY BUTTER.

MY COTTON TO MY FLOSS

MY BELLY TO MY BUTTON

AND MY SLIDE TO MY OIL

i can keep coming up with these nonsense. T_T

PS: lol. colorful post niaaa!

PS: because your alumnis... do crazy things.

PS: WILL UPLOAD PICS...ONCE IM FREE! :D

2008-12-31T20:19:00.003+08:00

in just a few hours time,
we're gonna leave 2008 and open a new chapter in 2009.
all the great times that we had as a band will
always be cherished .

i wish that YSSB will always strive for the best
and that we will work extremely hard to achieve what we want .
Have a Happy New Year !
May All Your Wishes Come True :D
I ♥ YSSB !!
wooohoo ~

;heyaaati.

2008-12-23T16:49:00.002+08:00

to my dearest band members!

wish u an advance MERRY CHRISTMAS! =p

ok this is just a reminder that we are having a MINI CELEBRATION

on the 30th december. the last practice for this year. its just to celebrate for all the things we have achieved and an appreciation to the seniors, Ms Tan,other tcher incharge and our conductors too for helping and sacrifising throughout the year of 2008.

so members do bring some snacks or whatever for that day.

anything u can contact me, shawn or nic.

loves!
haziqah

2008-12-17T21:11:00.002+08:00

gyeah!
k the DAY camp has ended. boo! but after the three days i think everyone should be tired.
and ya good job on our marching.
straight to the point, THANK YOU SO MUCH to the alumni !
you make it really fun.haha and the good thing cause my group and ME MYSELF won some prizes. thankyouthankyou! haha.

i got nothing much to say. just a big thanx to alumni,and all the tutors who came.
overall it was a very great,enjoying,tiring 3 day camp but yet it benefits.

loves!

haziqah

2008-12-13T03:33:00.003+08:00

PRZ TO BE EXCITED FOR BAND CAMP BECAUSE YOUR LOVELY SENIORS mainly shid, hafiiz, sufian and fadil and the rest... PLANNED LIKE MAD FO THE GAMES AND YEAH. SO IM LOOKING FORWARD TO CAMP!! [yah wrong grammar but i like it like that]

ex seniors: please tag if you're coming down for day camp. :) them juniors need lotsa support/friends/help. :3

from your lovely senior, saiyidah. (AWWWWWWWWWWWW~~)

FYI.

2008-12-12T23:08:00.003+08:00

ATTIRE THROUGH OUT THE BAND DAY CAMP.

· PE T-SHIRT

· SHORT PANTS/TRACKPANTS

· EXTRA SHIRTS IF NECESSARY

· SCHOOL SHOES. NO SLIPPERS OR SANDALS.

MEMBERS ARE ALSO TOLD TO BRING AT LEAST 500 ML OF WATER BOTTLE.

IMFORM THE SENIORS AND EX-SENIORS IF YOU NEED TO GO SOMEWHERE ELSE.

& PLEASE be punctual. (:

Singapore Polytechnic Symphonic Band

2008-12-12T00:00:00.001+08:00

Singapore Polytechnic Symphonic Band
presents

Musical Delights XXXII

Featuring James Barnes Third Symphony - "The Tragic" Op. 89

Victoria Concert Hall
17 December 2008, Wednesday, 730pm
stall-$12, circle-$15

Conducted by: Mr Leonard Tan

Fairest of the Fair
Sound of Music
Concert Piece no.1 (Clarinet Duet)
Wedding March
Japanese Graffiti XII
Imagine
Third Symphony

* intrested please contact me/Jing jing (=

2008-11-20T18:50:00.001+08:00

Dear YSSB

Reminder: PLEASE BRING ATLEAST 12 BUCKS FOR THE NEXT PRACTICE. THE PURPOSE IS ACTUALLY FOR THE BAND FUND. please bring it! Don't let Methilda have a hard time collecting $$$! thanks!

2008-10-30T17:20:00.003+08:00

hello YSSB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This Saturday there'll be a FREE CONCERT ! YAY!

IT'S BY THE WORLD - RENOWNED BOSTON BRASS QUINTET!
I suggest the brass players to go for it! Wind players you might wanna go as well! :D

Date: Saturday 1 NOVEMBER 2008, 7:30PM
Venue: CONSERVATORY CONCERT HALL.
Nearest MRT station, Clementi or Buona Vista
Bus services: 96, 151

2008-10-24T19:25:00.003+08:00

These are the following scheduled practices:

28/10 - Tuesday : 9am - 1pm
30/10 - Thursday : 10:45am- 1:30pm
5/11 - Wednesday : 1pm - 5pm
7/11 - Friday : 2pm - 5pm
11/11 - Tuesday : 9:30am - 1pm
12/11 - Wednesday : 9:30am - 1pm
10/12 - Wednesday : 9am - 1pm
12/12 - Friday : 9am- 1pm
15/12 - Monday : 9am - 12nn, 1pm - 5pm
16/12 - Tuesday : 9am - 12nn, 1pm - 5pm
17/12 - Wednesday : 9am - 12nn, 1pm - 5pm
30/12 - Tuesday : 9am - 1pm

As for 15/12 - 17/12, It'll be a stayout camp.

2008-10-15T14:43:00.003+08:00

Hello YSSB!

I Sincerely apologise for the lack of update!

Well, Here to tell you guys, THERE'LL BE A BAND CAMP DURING THE HOLIDAYS! THROW YOUR HANDS IN THE AIR NOW!!!!!!! We're gonna have fun! But not forgetting practicing drills and practicing new songs. It's time we get back on track! :) So ya, I hope all of you will turn up for practices! Failure to comply will suffer during the band camp! hehehe. (joke) We also have to do preparations for next year, As It is SYF YEAR!

Band practices will resume on 28 october! More details would be given when the days draw closer!

So, SEE YOU GUYS AROUND!!!! :)

2008-07-26T00:25:00.003+08:00

TO........
ME! AND ATIKAH!

2008-07-21T23:33:00.002+08:00

hey! any news? WELL THERE IS RIGHT!! how was the RHD concert? the brass quintet? haziqah, adrian, shawnee, hayati and haizair. HOW WAS IT?

any videos to post? pictures? ANYTHING? gosssssh. wish i was there to see it. boooooo. what did you guys play? AHHHHH.

anticipating the news, shid.

Upcoming Band Concert.

2008-07-16T09:12:00.001+08:00

I Believe in Music
Venue: Singapore Polytechnic Convention Centre
Date: 27th July 2008, Sunday, 5pm
Ticket priced at $6

Conductor: Mr Leonard Tan

Repertoire
Machu Picchu: "City In The Sky"
English Folk Song Suite
Marriage of Figaro
and more!

Interested, please contact me thanks (:

2008-07-14T21:16:00.004+08:00

SILVER !
oh my god ,
im glad we got a medal ;D

i just want to say to all the members .
we have worked a very very long way to this NBC .
and all our hard work and efforts were paid off with this Silver .
im glad my wish really came true .
because i think band means everything to me now .
and i hope all you think the same way too .
and CONGRATS agaaain .

B-E-S-T . yssb BEESSSST :D

Loves,
heyaaaaaati ((:

2008-07-14T01:20:00.003+08:00

once again, congratulations yssb. you brought honour to the school, once again. hopefully, the school would recognize your talent and continue to support the band endlessly. when i say school, i mean the students and all. not just principals and hods. ;D

this is just the beginning of a new chapter in 2008. i believe you guys still have space more improvement. wait, ALOT of space. haha. please, do not get all complacent k, which i believe you all wont.

and work hard for SYF'09!

"The band is as strong its weakest player. "

"We may have won this battle, but the war is not over yet."

with love, saiyidah.

2008-07-13T16:46:00.000+08:00

Well done guys! (:

Keep working hard!

2008-07-12T22:09:00.005+08:00

RESULTS!

3rd Divison:

1. Chua Chu Kang Secondary School -Gold (D) [Mr Ong's band. Congrats!]

2. Yishun Town Secondary School -Silver

3. Cedar Girls' Secondary School -Gold (D)

4. Zhonghua Secondary School -Silver

5. Ngee Ann Secondary School -Silver

6. Hai Sing Catholic School -Gold

7. East Spring Secondary School -Silver

*8. Yishun Secondary School -Silver*

9. New Town Secondary School -Silver

10. Peirce Secondary School -Gold

11. Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School -Silver

12. Evergreen Secondary School -Gold

13. Hwa Chong Instituition -Gold

14. Yuan Ching Secondary School -Gold

15. Fuchun Secondary School -Silver

16. Junyuan Secondary School -Silver

17. Woodlands Secondary School -Silver

18. Loyang Secondary School -Silver

19. Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School -Silver

20. Balestier Hill Secondary School -Silver

21. Sembawang Secondary School -Silver

1st Divison:

1. Orchid Park Secondary School -Silver

2. Temasek Polytechnic -Gold

3. Millenia Institute -Silver

4. Tanjong Katong Girls' School -Gold

5. Chung Cheng High (Main) School -Silver

2nd Division:

1. Anglican High School -Gold (D)

2. CHIJ Saint Nicholas Girls' School -Gold

3. Fairfield Methodist Secondary School-Gold

4. Saint Patrick School -Silver

5. Unity Secondary School -Silver

6. Compassvale Secondary School -Silver

7. Crescent Girls' Secondary School -Gold

8. Zhenghua Secondary School -Gold

9. Geylang Methodist Secondary School -Silver

Open Division:

1. Chung Cheng High (Yishun) School -Gold

2. SMU Symphonia -Gold (D)

3. Anderson Junior College -Gold (D)

4. ITE Concert Band -Silver

5. Fajar Secondary School -Silver

6. Sembawang Symphonic Winds -Silver

7. Old Boys Old Girls Wind Symphony -Gold

8. Maris Stella (Alumni) -Gold

9. Saints Alumni Band -Silver

10. Marsiling Wind Symphony -Silver

11. Meridian Junior College -Gold

credits sgbandfusion.

CONGRATS TO ALL PARTICIPATING BANDS!

Well Done.....

2008-07-12T17:29:00.002+08:00

Well Done YSSB......
We got Silver for the 2nd NBC....
Great Job and great effort....
Keep up with the good work...
Ms Tan

2008-07-09T21:16:00.004+08:00

well. (as of tmr) 2 DAYS till NBC.

(blue: reporting time, red: performing time)
2nd National Band Competition 2008
Performance Schedule
12th July 2008 (Saturday)

Primary School Division
1.Bukit Timah Primary School 8:15 AM 9:00 AM
2. Xingnan Primary School 8:30 AM 9:15 AM

3rd Division
1. Chua Chu Kang Secondary School 8:45 AM 9:30 AM
2. Yishun Town Secondary School 9:00 AM 9:45 AM
3. Cedar Girls' Secondary School 9:15 AM 10:00 AM
4. Zhonghua Secondary School 9:30 AM 10:15 AM
5. Ngee Ann Secondary School 9:45 AM 10:30 AM

Interval

6. Hai Sing Catholic School 10:30 AM 11:15 AM
7. East Spring Secondary School 10:45 AM 11:30 AM
8. Yishun Secondary School
11:00 AM 11:45 AM
9. New Town Secondary School 11:15 AM 12:00 PM
10. Peirce Secondary School 11:30 AM 12:15 PM
11. Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School 11:45 AM 12:30 PM

Lunch Break

3rd Division
12. Evergreen Secondary School 1:30 PM 2:15PM
13. Hwa Chong Instituition 1:45 PM 2:30 PM
14. Yuan Ching Secondary School 2:00 PM 2:45 PM
15. Fuchun Secondary School 2:15 PM 3:00 PM
16. Junyuan Secondary School 2:30 PM 3:15 PM

Interval

17.Woodlands Secondary School 3:00 PM 3:45 PM
18. Loyang Secondary School 3:15 PM 4:00 PM
19. Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School 3:30 PM 4:15 PM
20. Balestier Hill Secondary School 3:45 PM 4:30 PM
21. Sembawang Secondary School 4:00 PM 4:45 PM

***ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS***

1st Division
1. Orchid Park Secondary School 5:15 PM 6:00 PM
2. Temasek Polytechnic 5:35 PM 6:20 PM
3. Millenia Institute 5:55 PM 6:40 PM
4. Tanjong Katong Girls' School 6:15 PM 7:00 PM
5. Chung Cheng High (Main) School 6:35 PM 7:20 PM

ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS

2008-07-07T23:06:00.002+08:00

hello people of the world! not. hmm. counting down to the NBC........

5 MORE DAYS TILL NBC.

are you guys like. all prepared alrd? all polished? flawless playing? serious in bringing home the medal? haha. well. what we exseniors could do is just hope for the best! yeah. seriously. thats all we could do. wait. what else could we do?

haha. i'll be there snapping pretty shots of everyone i suppose. haha. well. have fun on stage. :)
-kakya, is this encouraging enough? haha -_-

2008-07-03T17:31:00.003+08:00

Guys..

Okay, I'm not good with words but, I've got somethings to tell all of you.
Competition is next week. I know you guys have been working really hard. All the ex-seniors' hopes are pinned on each and everyone of us. Guys, Reconsider, what do you really want to achieve for this competition? But most of all, Enjoy yourselves,enjoy the music we've created. You guys definitely improved! Everybody plays an important role in this band! And i know, I haven't been an awesome leader like shawn, but I'm really working hard. You guys continue to work hard too! Give it your best shot on that day! I'll feel agonised if you guys don't. :(

We Can, We will!! create another history!

bandmates rocks for life!

2008-06-29T22:41:00.000+08:00

Bronze?

Silver?

Or Gold?

Good luck guys. =D You all will do well. Will be there to support you all. Do your best and be the best.

2008-06-24T21:09:00.000+08:00
hellooo! well. since i visited the band just now, i'll just say what i want to say, okay? hmm.

so yadayadayada me, sufian and hafiiz visited yssb bcus hafiiz wanted to pass the $$ for the tikets to mstan. so when we were outside the music room. we were like, "WOAH! SILVERCREST! WOAH. THATS YSSB PLAYING LIKE, WOAH!" it was rili rili good from outside! we 3 were kinda, shocked. great job, kiddos.

then we waited inside the store room and listened to more of silvercrest. and, it was played really nicely! haha.

in the winter was okaaay. haha. its rili nice. there is still, room for improvement of course. ahahah. like mrpan said. the band is, not well balanced. i was kinda shocked too when i saw the size of the competition band. er i dont know about the sec1s tho.

well. whatever it is. just give it your best! plus. sec2s... DONT GO FOR YOU CAMP. ITS OKAY. YOU STILL HAVE OBS TO GO, if you're selected, that is. HAHA. well. just do whatever that you think is right la, okay.

well. we alumnis/exseniors/seniors would be hoping for good news on July 12th. :D only 5 more pracs left. make the best out of it.

haha. i'll prolly see you guys tmr for sectionals or something... haha i have no idea. well. hope the security guards let me in tmr! haaha. okay, goodnight music people.

-saiyidah

2008-06-12T00:40:00.003+08:00
Dear members,

Please pass to me your consent forms and Result slips by next practice!
And it's a must! Thanks alot for coorperation!

Enjoy your Holidays!

Let's all work hard together for NBC!!!!! ROAR!!! (I'm burning with passion.)

2008-04-10T16:12:00.002+08:00
Dear members! THIS IS A REMINDER FOR TMR'S SPEECH DAY.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF TOMORROW'S REPORTING TIME AND ATTIRE.
REPORTING IS: 1.45.(pls do not be late)
ATTIRE WILL BE YOUR BAND UNIFROM.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE FULL SET.

PLEASE REPORT TO THE BAND ROOM IN YOUR
BAND UNIFORM!

FOR THE GIRLS: WEAR YOUR WHITE LONG SLEEVE,BAND SKIRT, STOKINS AND CLOG SHOE.
FOR THE BOYS: WEAR YOUR WHITE LONG SLEEVE SHIRT, BLACK PANTS AND BLACK BOOTS.

If you're in doubt, please do contact myself or Shawn.
THANKS FOR THE ATTENTION.

Speech Day Next Week

2008-04-04T09:18:00.002+08:00
Next week is your Speech Day,
Make sure that all of you are well prepared for it.
There will be a rehearsal again next week.
Hafiz, sufian, shawn and nicola , you can check with Mr Sky Phua.
On fri, make sure that all are in their full uniform,
Neat and smart.
Preferrably try to report to school by 2pm. (Double check with Mdm Chew Joke)
after the whole parade, packed up and get Mr Pan or Mr Ong to dismiss you all.

I hope to hear praises and not complaints regarding the Speech Day Rehearsals and Performance after i am back in school.

Ms Tan

2008-03-10T18:30:00.001+08:00
OK guys,
this thursday's attire is changed to SCHOOL UNIFORM!
I REPEAT, SCHOOL UNIFORM!!!!

thank you.

2008-03-07T14:06:00.003+08:00
ATTENTION!!!!

Dear Band members!
PLEASE TAKE NOTE!

THE ATTIRE FOR THE HOLIDAY PRACTICES:
MONDAY: SCHOOL UNIFORM
THURSDAY: BAND T-SHIRT AND JEANS.

please don't forget.
Next Thursday will be having music exchange with Siglap Secondary school band.
The music exchange on thursday is an exposure to some of you if you're going for music exchange for the first time. Also, when you're there at siglap on that day, be at your best behaviour at ALL TIMES. i'm not talking about that for just a day. as long as you're in band, please BEHAVE!! Don't let others have a bad impression about yishun band! and i mean it!!!! and it's also a basic courtesy to greet the teachers and students there. i'm sure i don't have to remind you guys about basic courtesy right? and please ah, i don't wanna hear any vulgarities ah! So ya, I MEAN WHAT I SAY!. And also enjoy yourselves on that day too. Learn as much as possible from them. It benefits YOU!:)

see ya guys! ((:

2008-03-01T21:18:00.000+08:00
hello band ,
and yah , i miss Mr Tan .
i hope youre doing fine ya.
and remember we will always remember you
and you are still the best in our heart [:

okay ,band has been going on fine this few practices .
every senior band practice , we would warm up for pretty long .
and then , played marches ,shrek dance party
and a new piece to side read .
its pretty insteresting to side read new pieces such as ,
fairytale -tonghua .
and many more to come .

we practice and practice
till our sound has improved .good jobb (:
im impressed .

okay ,
now the sec 1 band practice .
well , mostly all of them came .
keep up the great attendance .
well , they will normally have sectionals .
and they will practice all the nursery ryhmes .
they were improving ,
not bad seyy .
ahah .
i hope u guys wont give up and
always continue (:
jiayou all the wayyy !
okay thats all .
takecare .

-heyati.

For those whom dislike Yishun Secondary Band.

2008-02-17T22:00:00.002+08:00
Oh hello little juniors, been long since any of us ex-seniors. Apologies. :/

I was just gonna blog my own blog when I saw the Yishun Secondary School Symphonic Band blog on the very top. So I decided to click & see what's going on.

To my surprise, I saw some nasty or rather, not nice comments on the tagboard. Tsk. Kids nowdays.

***

If you people, whoever you may be, dislike YSSB then why are you here in the first place? It's worst if you're a band member & you hate band. Aren't you just contradicting yourself? Or you don't have brains to differentiate what's good & bad, what's love & hate?

So what if the band isn't some gold award holder. If you can make it become a gold band, wouldn't it be better? If you think that the band practices are boring, can you make it interesting? If you think that mastering an instrument is chicken feet, can you kindly show me that you can play a grade 3 piece with just 10 practices? Can you?

Yeah, you may think what's this crazy girl speaking here for? I'm telling you, whatever you may think this band is, you may label it as a lousy band, a sucky band, I don't care. It's the people that matters. I once had great time inside band, as a band member. So what each year we came back empty handed? We manage to cling onto a Sliver & Bronze for SYF. It's improvements that matters, not that stupid piece of metal. If you don't love your band members, you will never have good teamwork. Band isn't about whose gonna be the star, whose gonna be the main lead, NO. It's about teamwork. (I know you people are gonna say it's bullshit or whatever. Anyway, I don't bother even if you're like gonna hate me or curse me. Do it for all I care. It's not like your curse is gonna work on me. Becareful that it backfires.)

Whatever the case is, seniors & juniors should respect each other. That's the way to be in a band. You don't like the idea of being in the band? Or should I say you don't like being in YSSB? Bye. (:

***

More french horn juniors please! (:

***

All the best, YSSB! (: & for Nicola's batch, I miss you people!

2008-02-17T20:28:00.002+08:00

National Institute of Education Symphonic Band Presents

"...In music, Americana is a loose subset of American folk music, that is perhaps best defined as "classic American music" — ranging in style from roots-based bluegrass to alternative country, gospel, blues, zydeco, and other native forms. One of the main reasons Americana is used to describe such a wide variety of musical genres is because of the diverse range of cultural influences which we call American..."

OPUS 33.1 "Americana"
23 March 2008 (Sunday), 5.00pm
Victoria Concert Hall, S$10.00
conducted by A/P Ho Hwee Long

Repertoires

Stars and Stripes Forever John Philip Sousa

Symphony No. 2 "The Big Apple"
(A New York Symphony) Johan de Meij

An Outdoor Overture Aaron Copland

Symphonic Dances from "West Side Story"
I. Scherzo
II. Mambo
III. Cha-cha
IV. Cool (Fugue)
Leonard Bernstein

East Coast Pictures
III. New York Nigel Hess

Intermission

Concerto for 3 Trombones and Band
Soloists: Ms Samantha Chong, Mr David Wong and Mr Wilson Ong
Walter S. Hartley

In the Miller Mood arr. Warren Barker

Washington Post March John Philip Sousa

Internal Combustion
A Celebration of the American Automobile David R. Gillingham

For tickets, you can contact me through MSN (sufian90@hotmail.com). Thanks. It will be a concert not to be miss! So do come and show us your support! :) Thank you.

2008-01-31T20:38:00.000+08:00
hello band .
yesterday had sec 1 band practice .

clarinets - 2 players .
flutes - 2 players .
saxophone - 2 players .
french horn - 0 players.
trumpet - 2 players .
tuba - 1 player .
euphonium - 1 player .
trombone - 1 player .
percussion - 2 players .

yeah so thats all of the sec 1s that got into band .
its a small number .
but we'll try to fit in more.
so we first started with an interesting game .
and almost everybody played .
well , i could see that everyones happy and excited.
cause the game was very interesting ...
and so after that ,
mr pan came and the whole band sits in the concert plan .
then the seniors played chinese new year hits 1 .
for the juniors to hear , and know how band is actually like.

so after that .
we had to hand an instrument that they were assigned to ,
and teach them the basics of using the instrument .
then had sectionals.
the trainers had to teach the sec 1s to play twinkle twinkle little star .
well , it was hard but they were good.
and so , the whole band joined once again and played as a whole band .
and they sounded pretty good for a first time .

so , we congratulate them .
shawn gaved us 10 mins to pack up .
so seniors teach sec 1s how to keep the instrument .
and after that a slight debrief and everyone was dismissed.
it was a tiring day .

to the sec 1s.
you guys were great ! do keep up the good job ,
and i'll guarantee you will become a better player.
(:

and to ex seniors.
aww , its been long since i met you guys .
hope you guys are doing fine .
miss you all [:

-heyati.

2008-01-25T20:05:00.000+08:00
congrats to all sec 4E and 5Ns who had passed your O levels with flying colours.
those who did not do well in your O's , good try okay (:

anyway .
just now had band as per normal .
it was the main band anyway .
today mr ong nor mr pan was coming,
so it was instructor shawn .

then we had our basics warm up .
low chromatic scales , Bb majors .
concert band clinic and
finally we practiced our chinese new year hits 1 and 2 .
its was okay .
kinda improving then the first few times we played.

Mr Ong and Mr Pan are actually good ,
they teach us to do more warm ups .
breathing exercises , and other techniques which are great .
so yeah ..

then band ended at around 5 plus .
haziqah , uniform master said a few words about new band tshirt .
and stuffs and ended .

so ,
im looking forward to the next practice .
(;

-heyati .

2008-01-23T20:10:00.000+08:00
tomorow will be the result for sec 4es and 5ns....and i behalf of the band wish all the sec 4es and 5ns in our band last year a very good luck to you all....MAY YOUR RESULT PASS WITH SWIMMING COLOURS(:

2008-01-03T15:21:00.000+08:00
Band members, please take note that for tomorrow 04/01/2008 attire , please wear BAND T-SHIRT ...

For those without BAND T-SHIRT , please wear your school uniform...( No PE T-SHIRT IS ALLOWED!)
reporting time will be 1.30pm. Latest by 1:45pm. PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE!

2008-01-01T13:53:00.001+08:00
Happy new year! (:

BAND PRACTICE.

2007-12-30T20:14:00.000+08:00
Date : 31 December 2007
Time : 8.30 a.m ( Come before 8.30 )
Venue: Ask your pet. Hehhh.

2007-12-28T21:51:00.000+08:00
hello people.
monday there will be a band practice.!
8.30am to 11.30pm
notice that time changes cause on monday sch close at 12pm.
ALL the currently band member
and of course plus this year sec 4 and 5.
are to attend practices.
and of course EX SENIOR can come too.
dont say that i never tell you guys that monday it WILL BE THE LAST TIME TO SEE MR TAN
so if you guys will come later then 8.30am on monday please tell me.
by messaging me or ask others band members to tell me.
but please tell me before monday arrive cause i need to tell mr tan about the time. thks.

2007-12-27T10:31:00.000+08:00
hello.
people.
this is the reminder that.
there will be band tomorrow and on next monday too.
if you don't know when is the date here it is:
28/12/07 from 8am to 12.30pm.
&
31/12/07 from 8am to 12.30pm too.
PS:on 31 there will be a special event coming.

2007-12-25T13:56:00.000+08:00
Okok, jm, letme do the update =.=

HOHOHO~ Seasons greeting!
Just here to wish everyone of you, Merry christmas! and a happy new year!
Next year will be a fresh start, a new beginning. I hope all of you will be more confident next year! :D

Hohoho~

Band Concerts!

2007-12-11T12:57:00.000+08:00

Yuying Secondary School Concert Band & Peixin Primary School Concert Band

presents

Passione II

Saturday, 22nd December 2007
Singapore Conference Hall, 7.30pm

Tickets, $10
Conductor: Mr Faizal & Mr Steven Phua

Concert Repertoire

Under The Double Eagle (Josef Franz Wagner)
Ye Bank And Braes O'Bonnie Doon (Percy Aldridge Grainer)
We the People (James Barnes)
Ross Roy (Jacob De Haan)
Enka Medley (中村泰士)
and more!

For tickets please contact Lina at ooilina@yahoo.com.sg

Singapore Polytechnic Symphonic Band presents

MUSICAL DELIGHTS XXXI
Date. 6 January 2008
Venue. Victoria Concert Hall
Time. 5pm
Conductor: Mr Leonard Tan
Tickets are selling at $12 (stall) $15 (circle)

Reportoire

Overture to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg - by Richard Wagner

The Inn of Sixth Happiness - by Malcolm Arnold

Willson Suite Mvt.3, "Hurricane" - by Robert W. Smith

Ghost Train - by Eric Whitacre

Flourish for Wind Band - by Ralph Vaughan Williams

Orient Express - by Philip Sparke

Tintin - by Dirk Brossé/ arr: Johan de Meij

Galaxy Express 999 - by Masanori Taruya

Sembawang Symphonic Winds presents
SYMPHONIE III

Date: 28th December 2007
Tickets: $12 (Free Seating)
Time: 7pm
Venue: Victoria Concert Hall
Music Director: Mr Desmond Ng
Resident Conductor: Mr Andrew Ng

Repertoire:

Sembawang Symphonic Winds

Deux Movements (Soloist: Mr Luo Tianze)
André Waignein

Concerto in C Major for Piccolo and Band (Soloist: Mr Clement Lim)
Antonio Vivaldi

Sembawang Wind Orchestra

Tuba Concerto (Soloist: Mr Tan Yao Cong)
Ralph Vaughan Williams

Saga Candida
Bert Appermont

Danse Bacchanale
Camille Saint-Saëns

Combined Repertoire

Third Symphony
James Barnes

2007-12-03T12:41:00.000+08:00

HAPPY BRITHDAY TO OUR CHUBBY BAND MAJOR: SHAWN YAP a.k.a SHAWNEE-GAWASAN!!!! happy 14th to you and may all your wishes come true! :DD

PS: shawn, pls dun kill me for this. HAHA!

shawnee

2007-12-02T01:19:00.000+08:00
Yea..hayati is right . Fadil, Hafiz, Shahid and all other seniors and ex-seniors made for us a beautiful starting of our band by achieving bronze in this year SYF. So its our turn to build up the spirit of yishun band and the the most important is the discipline of our band. Mr Lawrence Tan said before : A discipline band makes a good band...No matter how good is the playing, as long as the discipline is bad, the band will be a bad band.... and so we had to ensure that our band is a good band....so i need the seniors to and this year junior to help to ensure the discipline of next year juniors.. As Miss tay is leaving us, Miss Tan will be the one who will very busy next year with her band stuff and her work stuff ....so i hope that we can do our things properly that Miss tan told us to do and make her less angry. And Miss Tay...we will be missing you when u leave us but the band room will always be open for you to come in to take a look at us...At last i represent the band that Miss Tan, Congratulation to your wedding and wish you a blissful marriage....and Miss Tay and Mr Tan, we wish you have a successful career in your life!

2007-11-29T15:10:00.000+08:00
hello band .
i wanna wish good luck for your O levels result for the seniors.
and , i hope you guys wont ever forget us in Yishun sec .
thank you for making the band a happier place to be in .
we really appreciate it . without you guys , the band would be nothing .
this also goes to Mr Tan , our caring instructor and Ms Tay , our teacher in charge .
all our credits are all thanks to all of you .

i hope our band could continue like this till the end .
without you guys , the band would have been nothing .
so , thank you (:

may all of you lead a successful life after leaving our band in Yishun sec .
thats all i have .
takkecare .

hayati (:

shawnee

2007-11-26T23:49:00.000+08:00
Finally i am able to post already....band members remember there will be two band practice on 28 december(Friday) and 31 december(Monday) .....Attendance is compulsory

2007-11-18T16:36:00.001+08:00
BACK HOME.

2007-11-13T23:40:00.000+08:00

FINALLY. THE DAY WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR. I SUPPOSE IT'LL BE A FIRST AIR RIDE FOR MANY? WELL, IT IS FOR ME! AHAHA. HOPE EVERYONE WOULD ENJOY THEMSELVES YEAH, DURING THIS 4 DAYS OF PURE RELAXATION AT THE S.E.A COUNTRY. LETS BOND EVEN MORE YA!!

SEE YOU GUYS TMR AT 8AM! DON'T BE LATE!!
*Chiang Mai, Sparkling!*

2007-10-27T13:38:00.000+08:00
Dear bandmembers,
please take note that those who are going for the band tour, Chiangmai trip,
you will have to pass up your passport BY HOOK OR BY CROOK to Ms Tan, latest by next week thursday, 1st november, 9am. please do not forget to pass it to her. If not shawn, rongping and myself will have a hard time collecting it from you guys. for the 4E/5N people, please pass it to mstan before your english paper on monday. MUST!

Also take note that, there will be only 4 band practices during the holidays.
7/11/07 [important for sec1s to 5s going for the trip] - 8:30am to 12.30pm (including 1/2 hr pre-trip briefing) (please pass msg to all 4E5N, incase they forget.)
13/1107- 8:30am to 12:30pm
28/12/07- 8:30am to 12:30pm
31/12/07- 8:30am to 12:30pm

please come for these practices (For sec1-3) and do not absent yourself without a valid reason. In any case if you are unable attend any of the following practices, please do inform myself, Shawn, rongping or the teachers in-charge, Ms Tan or Ms tay. Be responsible^^

ohya, one more thing, PLEASE PAY UP YOUR BANDFUNDS! For those who haven't pay up, Atikah is having a hard time collecting bandfunds from you guys. so, please pay up your bandfunds, don't make things difficult for her...

thanks alot!... and....

ENJOY YOURSELVES DURING THE HOLIDAYS! (:


Stars and Stripes Forever	John Philip Sousa
Symphony No. 2 "The Big Apple" (A New York Symphony)	Johan de Meij
An Outdoor Overture	Aaron Copland
Symphonic Dances from "West Side Story" I. Scherzo II. Mambo III. Cha-cha IV. Cool (Fugue)	Leonard Bernstein
East Coast Pictures III. New York	Nigel Hess
Intermission
Concerto for 3 Trombones and Band Soloists: Ms Samantha Chong, Mr David Wong and Mr Wilson Ong	Walter S. Hartley
In the Miller Mood	arr. Warren Barker
Washington Post March	John Philip Sousa
Internal Combustion A Celebration of the American Automobile	David R. Gillingham