Hello all, from now on the facebook group will be our new 'blog' cause this is too dead. Furthermore more of our batchmates are on facebook than they come here so yah just join the group and check regularly. Any posts or important announcements can be made on the group wall. Remember to bookmark the FB group for quick reference!
N.B. Relink is not needed. Link to facebook group is below.
i changed the skin cause very irritating to click here click there. sorry no more daryl pic
posted by joel.
// 9:45 PM
Harlo
How's everyone coping with studies and/or class? Hopefully everyone likes their class after bonDING camp. I know mine is a little more spastic than usual but that's good. And as for studies, hopefully everyone is doing much better than I am, how can something be boring, repetitive and difficult at the same time? No clue.
Anyway, hope everyone remembers how quickly CT 1 came last year, do start reading through your notes, especially sciences as their the most "muggerable". And for MT, tests should be coming up very very soon, or at least for higher/tdp Chinese so just try not to die that badly (I probably will though).
Other than that, good luck in school, have fun, don't injure yourself. Yeah...
posted by Joshua.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 // 5:49 PM
Art's Alive 2.0'10
Well, I couldnt make it for Art Alive 1.0'10 as I had sec1 Orientation camp to attend so i'm not really sure how the band performed on monday afternoon...anyway i think today's performance was really AWESOME! Mrs Josephine Lee even came up to the bandsmen at the canteen and told us how great we were on stage! She really loved the King of Pop. If you guys heard the applause after Pirates of the Caribbean, you know what i mean by "The sec1s enjoyed the performance" :)
Batch of 2011 ftw!
posted by Samuel.
Monday, January 11, 2010 // 6:43 PM
Photos!
Yeah, some photos on facebook, if you want a certain picture posted, either do it yourself or ask me on fb, msn etc. I prefer if you can send it to me by msn.
posted by Joshua.
Sunday, January 10, 2010 // 8:51 PM
Hohoho, it begins...
SYF, O Levels and eventually receiving sec 1s. Great.
For those who think studies are a breeze, lucky you, treasure this moment, it won't last long with all the binomials and stages of photosynthesis(light and dark) and electromagnetic spectrum and covalent/metallic bonding and falling apart etc etc etc. Good luck to us all.
As for SYF, I'm sure everyone heard what Mr. Tan said/exclaimed in exasperated fury, so I won't write another page of repetitive philosophy. Just be prepared and work hard.
Sec 1s are coming in, PSLs, do your job. Make the sec 1s join band, impart school values, make the sec 1s join band, welcome them with warm smiles, make the sec 1s join band, teach them by example, make the sec 1s join band, be kind yet firm, make the sec 1s join band.... Not any one point is most crucial, all of them are more or less important, most of them are less, with the first and last ones being more.
Anyway, waves of challenge and difficulty will come and hit us like Katrina in New Zealand, and we may face them like fishermen before the tsunami, but whatever happens, remember that your batch should be the closest thing in band and in SJI, like your class, just 4 years old. And when life seems to get sien, and you just want to play Mousehunt for the rest of your life, just do your best to find that spec of fun and embrace it.
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posted by Joshua.
Friday, January 1, 2010 // 9:56 PM
happy new year
happy new year!
few more days till school starts, so just enjoy the rest of the hols! 2009 has been a good year for our band, let's make 2010 better.
ninja!
posted by joel.
Thursday, December 3, 2009 // 6:57 PM
Band Chalet
I think Band Chalet is from 14 Dec - 18 Dec, for the 17 Dec parade I have no idea what will happen. But I hope everyone can come for the chalet, have a little fun and hopefully play Rockband (ROCKBAAANNNDD) ahem, yea so just try to come.
Oh yeah and hopefully everyone likes their class they got into. I managed to get a hint that 331 form tutors will be Ms/Mrs/Mdm Elizabeth Mosburgen and Ms/Mrs/Mdm Lim Siew Mei. 332 will be under Ms/Mrs/Mdm Nicole Khoo and Ms/Mrs/Mdm Pennie Ong. I didn't bother to see the hint for other classes but if anyone wants the hint predicting their future form tutors, a peep through the glass door may just show you the light. This applies for sec 1s-4s of 2010, I think. Also, I can't guarantee the reliability of it. (God bless the transparent barrier of the staff room.)
posted by Joshua.
Monday, November 2, 2009 // 6:55 PM
Batch outing 3/11/09
Its confirmed! On Tuesday is the batch outing at East Coast Park. Meet at Bedok BUS interchange (its bus not MRT!) at 10am. If you have any queries, please contact Samuel at 91850235. BTW, pls sms him to so that we know if you are coming or if you are late, we have to wait for you or not.
posted by Stuffed Frog.
Saturday, October 24, 2009 // 9:26 PM
Batch Outing
Firstly congratulations to all on doing well for streaming especially those few who got 75% and above (cough PQR cough dylen cough) and on surviving sec 2. The pants await our wearing (btw pants can never be short, by definition pants are long, Nicholas, you should know) and the summer of our sec sch lives are complete, here comes the orange autumn and the trechorous winter.
Now, for the main bit, we need a batch outing as we have not had one and we should. Most of you left when Samuel said stay back. So, we resort to this means.
Suggestions so far are East Coast Park where we rent bikes or blades and feel the rush of the freedom with the rest of our batch. Second is the Wild Wild Wet, this one will cost like $15.50 upon entry but it sounds more fun. If any of you have SUGGESTIONS and not CRITICISM, please post them either here or on the tagboard.
Lastly, next time when someone says sec 2s stay back, please do, even if that person is a sec 2 or even sec 1. Yeah, that's about it, do make the effort to come down for the outing when it is planned, please. Just come.
posted by Joshua.
Thursday, October 15, 2009 // 11:40 AM
Finally! It's over!
First, addressing Joel post. He said after FYE, there would be a batch outing. This is just a reminder or update.
Well, as specified, the EOY exams are over so its on to the next stage(Don't worry about your marks, there's nothing you can do). I would recommend you take this time to rest like your mind and just get refreshed before band starts again.... Not too sure what is planned. Then again, its always the usual items up for vote.... And remember to practice your music.
Reminder: School on wednesday...
posted by Stuffed Frog.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 // 10:30 PM
batch outing?
after fye.
posted by joel.
Monday, September 14, 2009 // 12:05 PM
muster parade
this friday got muster parade
(yipee i revived blog)
posted by joel.
Sunday, September 13, 2009 // 12:11 AM
Updating date of last post
Hi all, please feel free to post anything, at least it gets from vacuum empty to just, morbid atmosphere, better than nth.
So, Streaming coming, start studying (for a certain bunch of muggers, continue studying)
Love music, find that little fun in band parades and sectionals
Don't forget, our closest thing in the band is our batch. Hopefully, we can somehow organise studying sessions or sharing notes or something, do make an effort to start something like that. Would be good.
Have fun, sec sch life happens only once, usually graduates miss it most out of their entire lives.
posted by Joshua.
Monday, August 24, 2009 // 4:13 PM
Succes
If any of you read the horn section blog (although i doubt anyone actually does, you would have read that the 1 thing which determines our success is DISCIPLINE.
To begin with, discipline will tell you that you should improve your musical skills. You can either bring your instrument home and practice or the ideal choice is to go down to the bandroom after school and practice and seek help if neccesary. Sectionals are no joke too. We will be the sec4 batch of 2011, the next SYF year, and no we do not want to drop to a silver or else we will be the biggest joke in history. So we really need to start being serious and learn the many musical techniques and skills from our seniors so that we will be able to maintain the GWH for SYF2011. Try to turn up for every parade and absorb whatever Mr Tan and Mrs Chua say. Their words will mean alot when we are on stage and playing our choice and set piece 2 years down the road.
In addition to this, discipline will tell you that unity is very important. when we play a song, we want to play music and not individual players blasting their own part. similarly, we need to be united. treat each other like brothers. do not insult each other but instead help each other up when someone falls and encourage him to strive to achieve success. we are the leaders of tmr. if we go solo and remain disunited like what we are now, what will our juniors think of us? unity is very important. even if you want to pass out without leaving anything goof behind in the band, at least cherish the special bonds we had during our term in the SJIMB.
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Last but not least, Discipline makes you attend the sectionals your heart tells you you can afford to miss. Discipline makes you practice when you have only just enough time to play your computer games. Discipline makes you put your pencils on your stands without being told, makes you look at Mr Tan when you must, makes you what you are--A Bandsman.
Want to get that gold at the end of the rainbow? Get the discipline to run there first.
(ripped from sji-horns.blogspot.com)
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So from now onwards can we be more serious about parades? about sectionals? about who we are and what we want to do? its not that hard. All we need to do is to put in that little bit of effort. IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING. after all, we are the batch of 2011 rite?
Signing off, Samuel
posted by Samuel.
Monday, July 13, 2009 // 7:22 PM
wah lao eh. even after watching the 2008 batch's videos also can feel sad.
you know, i expected to see some post by samuel or joshua about yesterday's parade. im not here to congratulate ourselves for our performance or talk about batch unity blah blah blah, but to highlight something important.
AP. the last time the secondary fours are marching before they step down for olvls. after hearing the sec4s (drum section) last words, id realised that we've all been taking them for granted even though we don't realise it. now i know how much effort they have put in, the pains they have gone through. they've always said, treasure your times in band. now i realise what they really mean. we didnt give a shit. after all they've done for us, we've done nothing in return. and i feel guilty for that.
without the sec 4s of 2009, i wouldnt be where i am today. i would probably be some loser in band, ponning every parade. until now, i didnt appreciate the sec4s as much. after all the times we had together, it sucks to see them leave.
it really sucks.
posted by joel.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 // 4:51 PM
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oh yeah. motivational talk is useless if nobody reads it, though. i know this blog is dead and nobody bothers to read it anymore.
those who don't come often, can you like spare 5 mins of your gaming time to like, look here? at least read and know how others feel lah. cause this is getting nowhere, too far, too long.
posted by joel.
// 4:29 PM
ap
come to think of it, ap isnt that bad. think of it as more of a challenge than a chore. that's why we should do our best in showing the other ugs that we're the best.
according to the school's letter, ap starts at 6; and probably ends by 7.30. one and a half hours is not that bad lah. cmon, we've been through worse.
D:<
okay, so best of luck for sat's ap. and though parents and old boys arent coming, doesnt mean can slack off =_______=
yeah so, thats it.
posted by joel.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 // 10:16 PM
Through it all
AP is approaching. Other than SYF, it is the other most important event every year in the SJIMB. Memorising the marching songs and overcoming the challenge of being able to march and play your instrument simultaneously. These are some of the difficulties that you might be facing. Sometimes, they cant be tackled alone. No matter how much effort you put in, how much blood you shed, how much perspiration you sweat, you cant seem to get it right. That is why you have a batch. That is why WE have a batch. From the very first day we entered the doorway leading to our band life, we were destined to be stuck with this batch for 4 entire years. This batch is not an extra group of people who will condemn you to the 18th level of hell but instead, we are here to overcome all problems TOGETHER. Not alone, but as one. Think this bullshit? Then think again...will we be able to forever rely on our seniors? maybe yes to a certain extent, but they will pass out before you even know it. The sec 4 batch of 2009 will be stepping down in less than 2 weeks, the sec3s in 1 year and 2 weeks. However, the batch will be with you until the very day you leave the SJIMB. You cant escape from this fact. If you really hate the batch, then think about Poon. We share a common interest--Music. We share a common goal--Unity and success for the band. Douglas on the other hand, gave up the honour of being in the best CCA you can ever find. Yes it is sad and as Joshua said: "Although his name has become a joke, without him, the trombone section is left with one sec4 in SYF 11." Sec2s'09, do not slacken. Just put in that little effort to come down to the bandroom and practice by yourself at least once a week. Do not skip sectionals. Take parades seriuosly. BE ONE WITH THE BATCH. We must, no matter what, be united. The fate of the SJIMB lies in our hands--we are the leaders of tomorrow. Sacrifice your time and prepare your ceremonials properly. Master your instrument. It is not impossible. IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING. AP is just round the corner. Put in your heart and soul into it. WE ARE THE BATCH OF 2011!
posted by Samuel.
Sunday, June 28, 2009 // 8:01 PM
Looking back...
The words of our RO Aaron:
"Find fun in everything you do"
posted by Samuel.
Friday, June 19, 2009 // 9:43 AM
The Reviving Breathe
Of course, reviving the blog wont revive its readers so still, dead blog. But right now, the events in our lives are more centred around streaming; for those with less fore-sight, homework. Things in the band: other than band outings, it had been uneventful and perhaps even painful for some. And now June practices may be cancelled, no tutors, sectionals, even parades (idk). Is it good news, or does this severe our pitiful relationship with the band, with our bandmates, the fun we had trying to play decent soccer, conversing with seniors etc. For those who are not close to the band at all, then this period does perhaps distant you even further from the band, all the efforts to raise a bandsmen could go down the drain. Already, competing with our own stubborness to work for the sustained medal in 2011 is seemingly unreachable. Don't believe me? How many turned up for parades on 26/6? Who of that group brought back instruments or even scores? And when Samuel asked us to come down for small combined to follow up Mr Tan's accusations who did (other than for sectionals, of course)? And yet the problem at hand is laziness, self-discipline, attitude; everything non-materialistic; things that CAN be solved over-night. Come band camp, tops will look for the next generation; come next year we will push our limits for the glory of our musical reputation. The last problem we should face is having laziness stand in our way. The Tops will choose from a batch of the most capable bandsmen, and when presented with our SYF piece we will be ready. Tongueing, pitching, tone all solved. We have half a year. By 2010, the graduated batch should see the batch they raised to have musical finese (idk how spell). To be ready to tackle the SYF piece. Our problems should be sight-reading, phrasing, playing together. Of course, we can say that that 2 years is surely enough, if we entered the band as we are now, we could be good enough to participate in SYF 09. I came into the band with that head-start, I worked with a section of great teachers and an experienced tutor and until now, 2.5 years after that, I cannot play Jericho. I mean CANNOT play, not cannot play good enough. Why can the others do it? Because they had a huge head-start, they were ready to tackle Jericho. The last thing that should happen is us starting at the same level as this years sec1s or even next years's. We have to start now.
And for those who find band to be useless, uninteresting, I dunno, just not beneficial enough. Here's what the band is, or at least what I think it is. SJIMB, Military Band. Military. We were built upon the principles of a military group. Drill your people, terrorise them, punish for the smallest of detail, be unreasonably strict. It does work, what comes out is a soldier, disciplined, perfect. What you sacrifice is emotions, fun, love, patience; all the nice gentle things go poof, or in military terms, bang. You brain-wash the happy things for perfection. I know, I know, having this kind of thing in schools should be child-abuse, it should be a last resort for war countries to call children to arms and so on. But when I look at the band, I see that, and more. I still see people smiling, I still see the element of fun. I still see the bonds of a family strengthened with friendship and trust and everything else which should have been poofed. And here's the part where I tell all those who find band a bore and feel the just becoming the next poon. Do not think about it, yes there are faults with the band, inequality and other things that will get my hindquarters BBQed if mentioned here. But if you just tune all the details out, don't seek the perfection of things, you will find the band to be more than what it was made to be. The military part and the band (musical) part is what was supposed to be. Behind it is the bonds of a family, through thick and thin, even when the very ones who sustain the bonds faulter which heavier responsibilities, there will be those who spur everyone on. This is the magic that separates an MB from THE SJIMB. Try to be as s'poreans call it, enthu, then the laughs, the friendships, the counter of the inperfection of a military group will come. And at that point, the commitment, the love for the band will come naturally. Don't go, "NO, I will seek the truth and all the hidden angles behind this facade." Somethings don't work that way, sometimes people have to believe that all before them is right and just even if their not. 205 peeps, I am refering to the speech that Mrs J showed us in second-hand lions.
Summary: Make a life in the band, make it a good one, work for its glory and somehow, we will find fun in doing it.
P.S : The kings of the ancient times refered to themselves as 'we'. We don't have that priviledge, so we need EVERYONE. Although his name has become a joke, without him, the trombone section is left with one sec4 in SYF 11
posted by Joshua.
Friday, May 29, 2009 // 12:19 PM
BBQ @ Yongfa's house
Details:
Date: - 6th June 2009 (Saturday)
Where to go? Meet at Farrer Park MRT station (Exit D) at 4.30pm
What to Wear: -Anything Casual -Bring proper footwear for sports -Bring slippers just in case your shoes get soaked
What to bring: -Swimming attire because you might get dunked -Extra set of clothes in case you smell after the BBQ -Badminton racket if you have one -A gift for Victor because it is his birthday and he will be coming for the BBQ
FOOD!!!! -Option 1: Each person brings a dish (Halal) to the BBQ like a pot luck thingy -Option 2: A few of us will purchase the ingredients and we will split the cost equally among the batch. Those with financial problems or difficulties, please approach Samuel or Joshua.
If we choose option 2, the price each person needs to pay will be about $7 to $12, depending on the number of people attending. But we will try to keep the price as low as possible.
posted by Samuel.
Thursday, May 28, 2009 // 6:29 PM
There will be a batch outing on 6th June and it will be at Yong Fa house. There will be a barbecue. This is all i know. For more details, you can ask Joshua or other batchmates that know.
posted by Stuffed Frog.
Monday, May 25, 2009 // 6:11 PM
AP Songs
These are the Songs which we need to learn, memorise an play for AP:
- Manchester - Josephian March - Colourful Bugles - General Salute - AP Fanfare - Sunset - 76 Trombones (I think) - On the Mall (Memorise until Bar 53) - El Chaparral March (memorise until Part C) - Colonel Bogey - National Anthem - School Ralley - Coburg - Pomp and Circumstance - Glenderuel Highlands
there might be more songs so better learn these songs first....
posted by Samuel.
Thursday, May 14, 2009 // 4:09 PM
Exams are over!
Well, the long expected day has arrived. As the exams come to an end, we will find find ourselves less busy and for some others, more relaxing. But, ungratefully, the examination results aren't out yet so well, hope all of you get your preferred grades or even better. It will not help fretting over spilt water now or you will feel like a fish out of water so relax and enjoy the days to come. Oh yah, remember to still practice your instruments. Don't go rusty like Mrs Chua said.
posted by Stuffed Frog.
Monday, May 11, 2009 // 2:10 PM
Sectional dates
Hopefully, all your SLs too sian to make sectional dates, so I will try to book a date we can all meet without sectionals clashing. Can all representives of sections find out if they have sectionals and when? Spread the word please, this blog is dead.
posted by Joshua.
// 12:44 PM
exams tmr!
exams are tomorrow but dont get freaked out. spend half of today studying and the other half relaxing ok. helps.
posted by joel.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 // 4:03 PM
stuff
long time since i posted. good to see people still post. anyway, about this music and PT thing. how about having both on the same day? we can do like 1h of practise and 1h of PT, can right? for attendance, i don't expect everyone to turn up but try to. We're trying to put the batch together.
we're sec 2 now. if you really love the band, your way forward is clear. put aside your differences and work together. it is the only way we will succeed. with teamwork we can move forward. if not, we'll never progress.
if the sec 3s can successfully plan and execute batch pt/ stuff, why can't we? besides its gonna be held after mid years so theres no excuse saying u need to study.
unless red alert la.
=_______=
anyway the current batch situation is improving, much better than when we were in sec 1. i hope we can pull through this and do sjimb proud, together.
posted by joel.
Friday, May 1, 2009 // 8:54 PM
Adding on to joshua's blog
Music on Mondays - practice simple songs as a batch before attempting harder songs - scales - long notes - tongueing exercises - slurs - intonation - all are encouraged to turn up
PT on Fridays - 2 people will be notified 1 week in advance to lead in PT - they will plan a PT schedule - arm training, abs training, leg training, etc - running around the track must be done as a batch - those who failed NAPFA are encouraged to turn up
This post-mid-year-exam-activities activity is not compulsory but your attendance will show how much you actually care for your batch.
SJIMB'2011 FTW
posted by Samuel.
// 12:13 PM
Kudos to all who still visit this blog.
Mid-year coming up. Yeah, study hard, work hard, get good grades and all the other motivational talk. Just imagine I wrote that here.
What I really need to discuss with our batch is what comes after Mid-years. A suggestion states that we should come down on Mondays and Fridays for own practice and PT session. Now before everyone goes "CANNOT, got sectionals, got tuition, got laziness", lemme clarify this is all optional and all in the interest of SYF 2011. When posed this idea, I thought that if at least 10 or so people turn up ONCE, it would make our seniors really proud. If any of you think that this is an effort for us to be seen as not totally useless batch, you can excuse yourself, the batch cannot force you. For the others who want to make an effort to play well, to refine our skills in conveying messages through music, to those who want the oppurtunity learn how to play like your seniors, and most importantly, those who find a place for themselves in our batch, please make an effort to come down at least once a month or so to play as a batch, or do PT as a batch.
I will try to convince our sec 3s to conduct us, point out mistakes etc. In the event of no sec 3 coming down to the bandroom, we can rotate conducting duties amongst the batch. PT, we will take turns to plan our course of action. Note that these sessions can last as short or long as we want, no need to make it as long as a parade.
I hope that all of you can dedicate even the most minute minute (my-newt me-knit) to just attend one of these days. Although no one expects full attendance our attendance for all practice dates, those who can commit will be greatly appreciated.
This idea is on shaky foundation, we may meet up to get a set date on which days will be PT which days music. We may change the contents of the day's activities according to our needs, so just keep in mind what we may start doing AFTER mid-years.
posted by Joshua.
Thursday, April 16, 2009 // 9:53 PM
Upcoming events (edit)
SJIOBA Dinner and Supreme Court
SJIOBA Dinner
Date: 18th April 2009 Reporting time: 4.30pm Wear: Long-Sleeved T-shirt, Long pants, Black Shoes, Black Socks, Badge Bring: Blazer (Prefects are to bring your own prefect tie) Dismissal Time: 9.00pm
Songs: Hawaii Five-O, Thank You for the Music, Spanish Fever
*Section Librarians please prepare these scores before hand. (Not playing St. Joseph's Call and School Rally)
*Drummers, when the whole band goes to the gallery, proceed to the beurel to set up your instruments, then put at the back stage. Proceed to the gallery after that.
*Please be reminded that some bandsmen are needed by Ms Anita Sebastian when we are resting at the gallery (Further notice will be provided on that day itself)
*These bandsmen are to meet Ms Anita Sebastian before 6.00pm (Get your section mates to hold on your instruments until your duty is over, then proceed to gallery, lvl 2, founder's hall) - Samuel Tan - Thaddaeus Tan - Daniel Farhan - Richard Kwek
Supreme Court
Taken from QM's post again.
Date: 24th April 2009 Reporting Time: 12pm *Early Release Form will be given in due course
Attire: Report in your school uniform first; Lower Secondary Students are to bring long pants along; Bring your blazers, black shoes/socks and long-sleeved shirt
Dismissal Time (Band-room): 5.00pm *No one is to leave straight from Supreme Court
Songs: Hawaii Five-O, Spanish Fever, Sock hop tonight, When you wish upon a star, Thank You for the Music *Section librarians go and prepare these 5 songs
Bring: Instruments, Accessories, Scores, Mutes, Music Stands (Allowed to bring camera phones not camera)
*Please do not bring sharp objects and camera (Will be locked up by the police upon entry)
*Please be at your best behaviour at all times
*Schedule will be told to your on Thursday (23rd Febuary 2009)
*Please be reminded that the security is very tight. Everything that you bring to Supreme Court will be checked, including instruments and bags)
nervousness, despair, anxiety, fear, doubt. take it all away.
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explicable oxymorons.
posted by joel.
// 7:43 PM
band fiesta.
it should have been better. it will be.
posted by joel.
Thursday, March 26, 2009 // 9:50 PM
Saturday
Saturday
Wear school uniform, bring full Concert Attire.
0830 Streaming Talk 1100 Lunch 1130 Bandroom 1230 Bus Leaves
Treat this as a warm up for SYF. Round four.
posted by joel.
// 9:38 PM
six.
only six more days. we can do this. one batch. together. united. gold.
posted by joel.
Friday, March 20, 2009 // 9:08 PM
Batch Outing
9 ppl turned up for batch outing today. batch outings isnt totally about bonding...its also for u to noe ur batchmates more. Whether u turn up for batch outing tells alot about how u regard ur batch..whether u r willuing to sacrifice ur time for ur batch. Hope more ppl will turn up for the next outing.
posted by Samuel.
Monday, March 16, 2009 // 7:57 PM
Batch Outing
Yes, we got sumthing done. So we have chosen to go for a opt lunch @ Cathay @ 1pm. Then a movie followed by opt LAN on Fri. The following is an FAQ
Q: "Watch movie damn waste time sia! You say need bonding, movie where got bonding?" A: Find another non-sport activity that has bonding.
Q: "Now got what movie?" A: Departures, Marley and Me, Suspect X. I will either choose the first or second. Go there choose.
Q: "Wa lao LAN, mind as well go home play com. A: Err, opt LAN. Besides, it has highest bonding rate.
Q: "What if can't make it?" A: Sorry, can't make everyone go, I will try accomodate everyone next time.
I can't think of any other questions. So why not just type out your questions on tagboard and I will answer. This is summary of outing details.
Cathay (near Dhoby Ghaut MRT) 1 pm Ends either after movie or anytime after that.
posted by Joshua.
// 3:03 PM
untitled
Drenched, but happy.
posted by joel.
Saturday, March 14, 2009 // 5:49 PM
Saint Patrick's Day
The songs we are playing tomorrow are (in order):
78/Josephian's March
Drum Solo (Beverly)
Manchester
Drum Solo (St. George)
School Rally
Drum Solo (Tattoo)
76 Trombones
Drum Solo (Paddy)
Memorize this list of songs and don't forget them.
Make sure your:
Tunic is starched (Shoulder, Collar, Pockets)
Brass Parts are polished (Don't forget Cap Badge)
Boots are polished
Buttons are facing the correct way (The word 'Singapura' can be read)
When marching (not playing), elbow locked, front 90 degrees, back 45. Be on the correct foot! See the people around you. Watch out for double-beat from the bass drum!
Okay so we're marching from point x to point y, then the pipers will take over and march to point z. Then we'll go somewhere and play Ireland's Call, Hawaii Five-O, Thank You for The Music.
Okay, that's it.
Saint Patrick's Parade
Sunday, 15 March 2009. Report at 12.30pm In Band Tee and Shorts.
Beware the ides of March!
posted by joel.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 // 5:39 PM
All of you should know by now the we will be marching this Sunday, 15 March, for St Patrick's day. We are very privileged to have the honour of leading this parade so please be prepared.
Prepare Ceremonial Parts - polish badges - polish boots - shoe white cummer belt - iron cummer bund (if crumpled) - shoe white forage cap (if necessary) - starch tunic - get cardboard for shoulder title - make sure your green socks do not stink - ensure your lanyard is not damaged - get a green wire or rubber band to tie lanyard
We will also be playing some songs so please practise and memorise them by saturday.
Songs to be learnt and memorised - Ireland's call (will have the score with you but try memorising) - 76 Trombones - Josephian's March - Manchester - Thank you for the music (will have the score with you but try memorising) - Hawaii-5-o (will have the score with you but try memorising) - School Rally (should have memorised this last year already)
We've already been featured in the newspaper regarding this event so please do not disgrace SJIMB by screwing up. And try practising marching and playing songs simultaneously. It's quite hard for brass players. But please take note thet your marching should be more important than your instrument playing as you can pretend to play but you cant pretend to march so your marching needs to be uniform with the other bandsmen.
Sec2s, you can do it!
posted by Samuel.
Monday, March 9, 2009 // 11:42 PM
syf
hi, its me again. okay. we're the first band of 02 april, i guess you guys know that. So here's the whole day's order of appearance. (for the first half only.)
SJI Anderson Canberra Marsiling Chung Cheng (Yishun)
BREAK
Northbrooks Queensway SCGS Bowen St. Andrew's
ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS
Our dear marsiling is playing two bands after us. okay. being the first band of the day sets the standard, according to mrs chua. if we play well, the others will do well. If we do badly, the others will do badly. What should we do? play well la, duh.
okay. since we're waiting for results (are we?) we have to wait till st. andrews finishes, then the results will be announced. gah. the suspense. being the first band of the day, well, sucks in a way, but use it to your advantage. i havent figured out how yet though, but yeah.
im waiting to see that moment of joy, of success. but for now, lets work for it.
SJIMB, now and forever.
posted by joel.
// 9:43 PM
Batch outing
To all who read this, Victor proposed we go to his house which is relatively close to CCK, it's in bukit panjang. It can be reached by MRT, all who are in sec 2 batch please tag the board known as the tagboard and state whetehr can or cannot go, that or sms samuel, he SHOULD BE KEEPING RECORD OF ALL WHO SAY YES OR NO, right? That's because he has the numbers of the whole batch and I no longer do. Anyways, this is what Victor offers.
Barbeque Swimming Bowling Movie (shhhh, dun tell the seniors) other sports eg. badminton, soccer, whatnot
Note that all these are opt., u can leave anytime if u wish to and you can join us anytime, please give us your no. and take ours (by we I mean anyone in the batch, preferably someone who has many contacts *cough* Samuel *cough* and not someone who doesn't have his phone with him *cough* me *cough*.
We are on a tight schedule, by thurs must confirm the type of outing, then one day to settle parental consent, friday for safety, sat, all the small things will be settled and we're done, I wanted to keep planning within band hours but, better to plan slightly ahead.
posted by Joshua.
Saturday, March 7, 2009 // 6:06 PM
Exchange
Hurray for SJIMB again! Today's performance was very good, but don't be too confident yet. Still, we played our best so far. Someone even commented that we could attain gold w/honours. I know we're not supposed to look at the "score" and just play the "game", but this is a big improvement. But, as Mrs Chua said, it's like a mountain. From the bottom, you climb up slowly and reach the top. After that, there's no where to go except down. Music is not rigid. It's not about having correct timing, correct notes, correct this, correct that, correct everything. It's something you enjoy, something you love. Something you can flow with, something you can use to express your feelings. As you're playing Jericho, flow with the music. Feel the grief of the Exile, the boldness and intensity of the Battle, the serenity of the Victory, and the joy of Celebration. You have to feel the music. When this is achieved, everything will fall naturally into place. The anxiousness of speeding up or slowing down, the worry of playing wrong notes, the tiredness, breathlessness and pain will all fade and disappear. You will be surprised, finding yourself play flawlessly and effortlessly. There will be no anxiety nor fear nor nervousness. Nothing. Just you, the band, and the music facing the audience.
Fill the hall with our effervescent music, full of joyful and unrestrained spirits. Stupefy the judges with our exuberant resonance. Awe the audience with our affluent sounds. Amaze our teachers with our vivacious melodies and crystal-clear articulation, and astonish ourselves with our stupendous expertise and proficiency.
We can do it. No matter what. We'll soar and reach, for the skies.
posted by joel.
Friday, March 6, 2009 // 9:38 PM
Exchange for 7th March 2009
Pls remember to wear school uniform tomorrow and be at the bandroom by 7.30am.
posted by Samuel.
// 9:36 PM
SYF time
For those of you who do not noe yet, this is our SYF timing:
57th or is it 59th band? 2nd April 2009, 4th day of SYF 09.00am, 1st Band of the day
SJIMB FTW!
Samuel
posted by Samuel.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 // 9:57 PM
batch outing
Batch outing. can we have a proper soccer match instead of the screwed up games we play every time after parade where there are like 38951780189759035 people on the pitch? or we can go mug as a batch.\
if seniors dont like that then we can go west coast/east coast park, fly kite/play sand/build sandcastle/play beach soccer/stone. then have picnic yays. then also can play beach ball in the sea. then watch sunset on the beach. and find seashells and stuff.
the point is, we have to do something constructive. help our batch bond. right now our batch is like a glue factory without glue. we need to stick together, haha.
seriously, we have to do something. like joshua said, since it's our first outing, we can start with simpler stuff. but sport doesnt count as an outing, though it builds teamwork.
why not we sit train from jurong to pasir ris then woodlands to marina bay
ya so we should really try our best to at least think about what we should do. no lan, no movies. (i wonder why) ya also go somewhere cheap.
my suggestion is the beach ._.
those who want to play can play soccer, those who want to eat can have picnic, those who want to do nothing can stone and enjoy view and breeze.
what better place than the beach?
posted by joel.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 // 9:18 PM
Batch Outing No.1 op.01
I told LCP Thaddaeus that if we went ice-skating for this, 96% ppl would not go. Why, cause most of our batch doesn't want a batch outing. Last time we tried, Brian Danni not happy, scream up scream down, complain this complain that. If LAN cannot then ice-skating... nvm. Anyways, the sec 3s are going out of their way to help us with this and I think we should try and actually do this ourselves, not because i'm scared of being treated like a kid, but it's because I think it is inappropriate to concern others with all the problems of our batch. Right now, we got Dusk who cannot make it to second floor without 5 people around him so ice-skating is a very good suggestion, as they say, two rights make a wrong; two broken legs might bring a heal if it doesn't re-break the other one.(just wish Dusk a get well soon) We already are one man and one designer down so I hope everyone will participate actively. What the sec 3s have in mind is cycling, ice-skating and some equally ambitious whatnot. I think we should start small with this so maybe badminton or soccer, something at a more simple location. LCP Benedick and Thaddaeus don't like this idea but I think it is only right that we start small. If anyone got better ideas can go sms >>>SAMUEL CHONG<<< or tag on board.
posted by Joshua.
Sunday, March 1, 2009 // 9:42 PM
-.-
-.- what regard samuel has for the my posts...
posted by Joshua.
// 6:57 PM
Clash of the Bands
SYF is approaching. Only a month left. From the very first time I heard SJIMB till now, I feel and I know that we have improved tremendously. Our tone, articulation, pitch, etc has reached a whole new level. However, we must not be complacent. You might think that we have already attained a gold standard but my section's tutor Ms Ong told my section something that we really should know: other school bands are also improving like us. Our current standards could have gotten us a Gold maybe in the SYF 2 or 4 years ago but times have changed. Other bands have changed. So if we want to assure ourselves that we really get this gold, we really need to practise doubly hard. Go to the bandroom whenever you are free. If not, bring your instrument back home and practise at least 15 minutes a day. We can't wait any longer. Work on parts in Jericho or Overture that you are weak at. Maintain or improve the parts which you are already good at. We must give our 100%. For our sec 3 and 4 seniors who will be playing for SYF with SJIMB for their last time, and also for ourselves. If we attain a Gold, you want to walk out of Singapore Concert Hall proud because you know that you have done your part and given your best and not be a parasite and get the gold because of other bandsmens' hardwork. This is a team effort. Every person is important. A 4th part of the song is equally important as the 1st part. So do not have the menality that you suck because you are playing the 3rd of 4th part. Lower parts are meant to support the higher parts. They are the foundations. So sec2s, work hard. The day is approaching. We must and we will be prepared to fight this battle! We will stand strong against the judges. We will show them who is the best!
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Sec2s who are not involved in SYF, you guys need to practise alot too. You still have a second chance in sec4. So start practising and by sec4, your skills will be at a way higher level than now.
SJIMB for the win!
posted by Samuel.
// 11:54 AM
The True Path
I kind of listened to Mrs Chua's speech about the 20,000 high score thing. (My apologies to all non-chinese who could not understand her.) Anyway, it makes sense that we should not be aiming for gold or to kick XXXXX's or XX XXXXXXX band's XXX. We shoud take a lighter approach to this. So now, with the help of my SL Glen, I'm trying to relay the story of Jericho and the (made-up) story of overture to the audience or whoever listens to it. It is mostly impossible due to the lack of creativity of humans but still, I want them to feel something. And that is what I think we must do, aim to play good music, that's all. To hell with the medal, all this is about us and the audience. We must make them feel the music, feel the intensity of the battle (which I actually did at Serangoon), the grief of exile, the glory of victory, the elasion of celebration and the grand sounds of overture. If they feel something from what we play, if they sway with our music, if they even break the slightest smile after we play our pieces, then I am satisfied. I think that is what we should aim for.
posted by Joshua.
Friday, February 27, 2009 // 8:52 PM
today's exchange
Hurray for SJIMB! Today's exchange was a success, although we could do much better than we showed. Show all the other bands that although we got a silver for last SYF, we are able to achieve. One cannot expect a gold medal to drop from the sky. Ouch. If other schools can attain a gold, why can't we? We stand for our rights and fight till the end. If everyone just puts in a little more effort, we can do it. Remember that bread does not magically appear on your table. Keep up the hardwork and determination. Show the judges that we can do it. We will achieve that gold medal. So please, put in more effort in your music. Exams are over, and you have all the time in the world to practise. Practice makes perfect. But if nobody's perfect, why practise? Remember, from our humble beginnings, the day we were born, onwards and upwards we move on and on. Kinda reminds me of the song, Check Yes Juliet. "Run Baby Run, don't ever look back." We must move forward, and always improve. Don't let our seniors down. They have done so much for the band, don't let it go to waste. As we enter the Singapore Conference Hall for SYF, remember that we have done our best. Remember that we can achieve our goals. Remember all the hardwork and effort you have put in. Remember your past mistakes, and don't make the same mistakes again. With this mindset, we shall walk onto the stage and shine like stars. If others can do it, why can't we? We are the best. Remember that SJIMB used to be the best band in Singapore. We shall uphold its name. Seek to strive and not to yield. Do your best. We are the mighty men of the SJIMB. Nothing can stop us.
posted by joel.
Monday, February 23, 2009 // 6:39 PM
Literature CT1
Today's lit TA1 was not too bad..thats all. Im lame.
Study hard for tmrs math. Good luck and God bless.
posted by Samuel.
Sunday, February 22, 2009 // 7:11 PM
CT1
Common Test 1 2009
Mon - Lit Tue - Maths Wed - Geography Thu - Sci
Physics (40 mins)
Reflection
Refraction
Lens
Electricity
Units, Prefixes, Measurements
Mass/Density
Energy
Temperature
Heat Transfer
Biology (40 mins)
Digestion
Respiration
Sexual Reproduction in Man
Photosynthesis
Cells
Transport in Man
Transport in Plants
Chem (40 mins)
Particulate Nature of Matter
Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
Acids, Bases, Salts
pH and Indicators
Atomic Structure
Lit (45 mins)
Unseen Poetry
Maths (45 mins)
Direct/Inverse Proportion
Arithmetic Problems
Indices/Standard Form
Sim. Equations
Geography (50 mins)
Rocks
W&E
Plate Tectonics
STUDY
For LSS, remember to study topics in detail.
For Literature, remember your quotes and don't misinterpret lines.
For Maths, do remember to double check using calculator.
For Geography, study Plate Tectonics. It is the most important topic.
Don't mix up Weathering and Erosion.
EXAM
Clear plastic Ziplock bag.
No Correction Tape/Fluid.
Cancel your answers.
Write in blue/black pen.
Don't cheat please.
Good luck.
Oh yeah and for maths please don't do everything with calculator and write just 1 answer there. All the best for your CT. Study well and get into good classes!
(This is for your own good)
But, yeah, do study.
posted by joel.
Friday, February 20, 2009 // 6:18 PM
Common Test
Oh yeah, common test.... Nothing quite like it, except for, well, mid-year and final-year and streaming and 'o' levels. But yeah, there's nothing quite like it. I really feel like common test is insignificant. After all that just happened in the band common test is like... just some worksheet to be done in class. After I tightened my braces, I found all the problems I had when I put them on came back. The pain, the lack of stamina, the tone, the articulation, the constipation (type of sound) and the high note struggling. Why the hell have I been in the bandroom for 6 days a week for the past eight months? And then while I reflect upon the SCH rehearsal and the fruitless sectionals, and all the horrors of getting silver and the URGING of XX XXX and XXX XXXX to beat XXXXX, on comes along this guy called Dr XXX XXXXX XXXX URGING us just like XX XXX did to do our best for common test. Oh right, my goal in life was to study hard and become rich, sorry I forgot. But amongst all this, the most amazing thing is, the moment I touch Jane, everything is gone. No more Gold Medal no more Common Test no more wasted effort. It's just me and Jane and playing that catchy tune that has been running through my head for the entire day. Maybe that's why I don't find it awkward to come down for practice everyday. Do you feel awkward if you played computer everyday? I kind of got the same feeling. I remember when I nearly failed my super easy indices test, I was gripping it so tight it tore (a little). Last period over I went to the bandroom and started practicing. There was no more indices test no more lousy math. Nothing mattered. Yes, I know, stupid, idiotic, fantastic (derived from fantasy), impossible. I wonder though, do you feel like that?
Once there was a class, and their music teacher was a professional who came to the countryside for a little escape and inspiration. Their first question was: "What is music?" And so the teacher took out her flute and sweetened the air with the playful flutters of a butterfly as a little girl skipped through the bright meadows of England. She took out her trumpet and a wave smashed against the rocky shores, the flags were raised and the majestic army emerged from their gargantuan castle, heads up, full with pride and glory. She took out her trombone and the curtain of a full moon descended. An eerie mansion stood out from the middle of nowhere. Bats infested its walls and from one sole window, a stumpy figure grinning with evil mischief. An army of the Great Empire marched out of their fortress to meet the opposition of the rebels, swords clashed under a crimson evening sky, the ground, imitating its colour. “Miss, that was beautiful, but, what is music.” “Well, music is a person who toils day and night with his or her instrument, who has achieved perfect synchronization between flesh and material. It was beauty in its purest.” “If so, Miss,” a voice raised from the back of the class. “What’s a band?”
posted by Joshua.
Monday, February 16, 2009 // 6:38 PM
syf
be confident. no matter how scared you are. don't let it reflect in your music.
posted by joel.
Sunday, February 15, 2009 // 9:58 PM
Soundcheck
Basically, we could have very well exploited that $1200 in a more effective way. To me, it's just like going to Japan to meet a maestro and simply have him repeat all that Mr Tan said just cause we can't follow properly. I wonder why we can't undo a mistake immediately when it has been pointed out. Is it because we need time to adapt to this new change, or is it because we aren't practicing resulting in insufficient skill to correct mistakes? Maybe it's because all Singaporeans do is care about themselves, to hell with all that others say, just chiong. Well, I have seen my Primary school band walk away with Silver twice. Once because 'the tuba empty saliva then cleaners buay song'. Another because the cymbal never clash properly. Miraculously, these tiny mistakes cost 25 marks and above each. I don't want to go away with silver ranting on about how Kelly Tang that day never dig ear, or how my braces just nice contract too tightly on that day. I want a chance to march off in glory, reflected every single painful moment I experienced for the Gold. Everybody says we are there, we can do it, just remember to stay together, to watch conductor etc etc etc. Funny thing is, that was what - I mean all - I had to do in Primary School to get the Gold, and I didn't do it. Not now, this year, with the chains of spirit and the foundation of endless practices, we will get the Gold. All we have to do is want to. If only everything was that simple.
posted by Joshua.
// 11:01 AM
DESIGNER CLUB ROCKS!
posted by Samuel.
Saturday, February 14, 2009 // 6:51 PM
Tomorrow (Confirmed by pinren)
Your BS said that you can wear anything to school, just change to concert attire by 12.30pm. Hope this clears any enquiries.
Please don't wear concert attire to school in the bus, you'd look like a total nut.
posted by joel.
// 6:23 PM
edit
Sorry all, edit to soundcheck post. Report in half-uniform (band-tee and long pants). Bring Concert attire (Blazer, long sleeved-shirt, leather shoes, black socks). Please remember that you already are wearing your long pants. Notes: No boots, just shoes. No blazer find BS one the day itself for a switch. (highlight: SWITCH)
posted by Joshua.
// 6:05 PM
SYF Soundcheck
SYF Soundcheck (15/02/09) Be in bandroom by 12.30pm. Wear concert attire.
posted by joel.
// 2:28 PM
Hello
Welcome to the "new" batch blog. Since the old one was screwed, this one was made.
