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GESSBAND 2009/10
Gan Eng Seng School Military Band
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 @ 9:18 PM
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hello again band, for those people who have lost their pack list, please read this!
pack list
compulsory things to bring:
  1. sleeping bag
  2. 1 / 1.5 litre water bottle
  3. rags
  4. instrument / mouthpiece
  5. file
  6. pencil !
other items: (some items may be optional)
things that will be confiscated: (so do NOT bring them)
  1. excessive cash
  2. electronic devises
  3. food/snacks/ drinks(other than plain water)
thats the end of the pack list, if you think of anything else that you will need during the camp, bring it along.

* one of it to be worn on the first day of camp (1 dec 09)
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Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 8:15 PM
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latest update:
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009 @ 7:24 PM
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Community Involvement Programme (CIP)
please be informed that the school BAND will be involved in the Flag Day organised by Lions Befrienders Service Association (Singapore). The aim of the programme is to inculcate the spirit of volunteerism among the band members.

The details of the programme are as follows:

Date: 14th November 2009 (Saturday)
Time: 9am
Venue to report: Shaw Tower MacDonalds

Attire: (you've got 3 choices)
1. normal school uniform
2.pe tee shirt with either school white pants/school skirts
3.red band tee shirt with either school white pants/ school skirts

Please note: PE shorts or non-school pants are not allowed
Sec 2s are not allowed to wear your long pants even if you have it.

by the way, this activity is compulsory for whole band.

Last Warning!
you'll have to pass up the following items latest latest by tomorrow:
  1. band camp consent form
  2. band camp money $10
  3. CIP form
  4. band fund
please do not forget because if you do not hand it in tomorrow, you will also be severely punished by the majors.

**sec 2s who are gong for the SL thing tmr, are allowed to pass up your CIP form latest latest latest latest by 14 nov, sat.

thankyou for reading, please inform your fellow band members if you dont want to see them get into trouble! (:








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Tuesday, November 3, 2009 @ 8:13 PM
(reminders)
hey band, important stuff first as usual:
- this coming thursday, it will be compulsory for all sec ones and SLs to report at 1.30p.m. in the band room. selected pupils are also required to reach at the same time.
- main band to report at 2.45p.m.
- do not be late!

** sec 2 & 3s who are interested in taking part for flag day on the 14th november, please contact or look for tracy by this thursday for more details.

thankyou, have a nice rest and see you this thursday:D
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Saturday, October 31, 2009 @ 2:37 PM
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Hi Gessband! (:
Firstly, congratulations on completing the academic year of 2009! You've done a brilliant job, coping with studies, CCA and friendships maybe even teachers! Hahah, so give yourself a pat! (:
Alright, not forgetting, band practice will still be on during the holidays, DO NOT GO HUHHHHHH, remember, practice makes perfect and only through hardwork will you then see the fruit of success! I guess that's enough reasons for you to turn up, isn't it? Anyway, here are some gentle reminders and announcements :
  1. Bring $10 for band camp. Tracy will be collecting.
  2. Bring $6 for band fund ( if you have yet to do so)
  3. Attire for Tuesday band practice: If you have lessons, you can just come in your school uniform, for those who do not have lessons, you can come in your red band tee, or PE attire, for the secondary ones.

Yup, that should be all. By the way, Guoen and I will not be attending band practice for the first week as we have NCO camp, so do cooperate with Tracy and Casabella as well as the rest of the NCOs! Dont forget, Band practice on 3rd nov starts at 1.30pm! With that, have a blessed and fruitful week ahead.

Signing off,

Jessica

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Thursday, October 15, 2009 @ 10:21 PM
(concert)
CGSSB presents:
Musical Evening 2009: "Under the stars"
4 Dec 09, $6
Venue: Crescent Girls' School
songs:
singapore experience
on the march
inn of sixth happiness

for those who are interested, please look for Jessica on the 23rd october :)

READ THE POST BELOW!
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@ 7:31 PM
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hello band, here are a few reminders:
Thank you very much! please help to inform the rest of the band members, have a nice week! (:
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Thursday, October 8, 2009 @ 11:10 PM
(BRIEFING!)
hello band,
All sec 1, 2 & 3 band members, please take note!
please be at the band room this coming Tuesday ( 13th October 2009)
at 3 p.m. sharp!

see you! (:

* ATTENDANCE IS COMPULSORY!
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Saturday, September 19, 2009 @ 3:14 PM
(band camp dates)
hey band!
the end of year band camp will be held on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd December.
hence,make yourselves free and try not have any activities(overseas trip/chalets/appointments) during that period of time. thankyou(:
you will be updated with more information after exams.
all the best for your upcoming examinations!

byebye:)

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Friday, August 21, 2009 @ 9:57 AM
(Music to work on)
Aug-Sept
1.When honor Prevails - Revision
2.Mamma mia-Revision
3.Latin Gold ( Bar 1- 30) -For 2010 sec 1 orientation
4. Spirited Away ( Bar 1-30)
5.Disco Lives ( Sight-reading next week)

Nov
1. Spirited Away ( Bar 30-50)
2. All i ask of you
3.Latin Gold ( Bar 21-40)
4.Disco Lives

Dec
1.Howls moving castle (Sight reading)
2.Disco Lives- For 2010 sec 1 Orientation
3.Latin Gold ( Bar 40-end)
4.Spirited away ( Bar 30-50)


Music Recording can be obtain from me upon request.

Thanks :>
Foo
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Friday, August 7, 2009 @ 11:19 PM
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The actual video of the National Day celebration
Enjoy! Wishes all a Happy National Day.

hehe..:P
foo

video
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Wednesday, August 5, 2009 @ 3:45 PM
(Ranks!)
RANKS FOR BAND MEMBERS (june2009 to december 2009) :

1ST SERGEANT ->

2ND SERGEANT ->

3RD SERGEANT ->

CORPORAL ->

LANCE CORPORAL ->

SEC 4S:

Hello everyone! so these should be your new ranks okay(:

Please look for your name and come tell me [ eunice wong ] if there is any mistakes, for example: spelling errors, missing names, wrong ranks, and so on.

thankyou:D

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Saturday, August 1, 2009 @ 10:06 PM
(Payment for ranks)
These are your new ranks:

Sec 1 (+Candia) -> Lance Corporal [$5 ]
Sec 2 ( +Vilson )-> Corporal [$6]
Sec 3 -> 3rd Sergeant [ $7 ]
Top 8 (+Samuel & Bill)-> 2nd Sergeant [ $8 ]
Top 4(+ HuiPing & normal Sec4s)-> 1st sergeant [ $10 ]
Sec 4 + Sec 5 + Aefy -> Staff Sergeant [ $13]

As ranks are limited, hence they will be sold at a first come first serve basis.
Jia Jun will be waiting outside the music room, tuesday at 2.15p.m.
so if you do not pay the money on tuesday, you will not receive your ranks.
so please do not forget. thankyou! (:

*Sec 4s, Please pay by tuesday also!
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@ 9:49 PM
(info for rehearsal)
hello band!
next tuesday ( 4 Aug ) will be a full dress rehearsal.
full dress includes your blazer, bottom, boots, socks and ribbon.
reporting time is 2.30 p.m. sharp! dont be late, see you:D
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@ 4:23 PM
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Thank you again for hard work during Fri Rehearsal.Well done! Some leaders stay back after that for meeting and doing other stuffs, thanks for the commitment. Anyway the Fri Rehearsal i still spotted a lot of members who can't really play the national day music.Some disappointment here and there but i hope this is not the standard for the actual next Fri.Seating arrangement of the band didn't look right at all.Remember to bring the Drum-set on Tue Reh and all percussionist and all juniors must at be playng/doing something in this event. unless they are constant absentees.
As for the majors i hope to see more teamwork behind this event( preparation together before hand i mean) not so much of the on the spot improvisation.
Sorry to be straight forward on my advise, for those who have been with me for years you know this is my style. Lets work hand in hand to bring Gess band to a greater height ,SYF 2011 preparation i believed all starts from this moment not next year.Every major/minor event must be close to perfection.But of cos don't forget to enjoy playing music.
There will still be practice after national Day till the end of August.We will be doing some basic to polished up our skill and i be be trying out the songs for SYF and concert.A lot of nice pieces waiting ahead to be played.:>librarians can start to prepare these songs when ever you have time to do so.
1. Spirited away
2.Howls moving castle
3.When honor prevails.
4.Selection from Tin Tin the musical.
5.Latin Gold
6. All i ask of you
etc

BRAVO Gessian!
foo
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Sunday, July 26, 2009 @ 5:27 PM
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Dear members

Thank you for coming back voluntarily on 25 July sat to practice for the coming National Day event.
Your extra effort will be appreciated.

People who wants to attend the concert next Tue, please inform the teachers or the leaders ASAP.
We still have about 9 free tickets.

Thanks

Foo
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Friday, July 24, 2009 @ 8:41 PM
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there will be band tomorrow ( saturday 25 July 2009, 9a.m to12 p.m) even though its not compulsory, please try your best to come as we will be practicing the songs for national day which is coming up soon! (:
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@ 8:40 PM
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hello band, dont forget to pay:
$10 - band tee!
$3 - band fund

thankyou! :D
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Monday, July 20, 2009 @ 6:18 PM
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HELLO BAND!
THERE IS BAND TOMORROW, SAME PLACE, SAME TIME! (2.45P.M.)
SEE YOU! :D
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Friday, July 10, 2009 @ 9:35 PM
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hello everyone!
there will not be band practice again!
anyway, please do not be too sad and go home and cry.
spend your time wisely, hope to see you all soon again, byebye(:
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Saturday, July 4, 2009 @ 5:39 PM
(NO BAND PRACTICE NEXT WEEK)
hello band,

there will be no band practice next week

However, these people, will have to come back on tuesday:

  1. FLUTE SECTION. ( sec ones do not need to come)
  2. QM COMMITEE. ( includes trainees)
  3. 8 NCOS
Meet on tuesday, 2.45p.m at the band room
thankyou very much:D
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Wednesday, July 1, 2009 @ 12:57 AM
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Dear Students

GREAT JOB for the AYG.
Thanks so much for the effort during the holiday practices.

Next will be the National Day performance.

SEC 1 well done for your 1st performance.:>

Fr: Teachers,Mr foo and leaders.

Cheers.Cya next week.
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Sunday, June 28, 2009 @ 9:48 AM
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Hi Gessband, its my first time posting here. But its a very important post so DO continue reading! (:

As all of you should be aware by now, on 29 June 2009, Gessband will be performing for the AYG. So the details are as follow,

----------------------------AFTER PERFORMANCE ONE--------------------------------------

------------------------AFTER PERFORMANCE TWO---------------------------------------

Yup, thats about it, i'll fill you up with more information on monday itself. Lastly, I wanna thank the whole band for the great effort put in during the June Holiday practices. I know its not easy waking up at 7 plus to come for band, but WHEE! YOU DID IT, BRAVOOO! So Monday is the fruit of your hardwork, make sure the things that Mr foo/ leaders/ Sls said, bare that in mind and do not repeat the same mistakes again!

Signing off,

Jessica! (:

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Wednesday, June 10, 2009 @ 1:00 PM
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hello everyone, there are 8 new posts below.
and most of them are rather important!
so band members, please scroll down and down to slowly read everything!
thankyou very much!
plus, there are the FUNDAY PICTURES! :D

  1. uniform on thursday
  2. Section Leaders
  3. concert
  4. uniform making meeting time
  5. FUNDAY pictures
  6. making of band uniform
  7. thursday's attire
  8. Jia Jun's lost shoe

happy reading:D

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@ 12:37 PM
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to add to the post on what to wear on this coming thursday,
everyone, please wear your PE attire.
which means, NO SCHOOL SKIRTS and NO WHITE PANTS.
only BLACK PE SHORTS.
thankyou very much!
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Tuesday, June 9, 2009 @ 9:26 PM
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to all SLs:

PLEASE BE REMINDED, TO GET READY LESSONS 1 & 2 FOR YOUR WHOLE SECTION

thankyou:D
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@ 9:11 PM
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Viva La Symphonie lll

time: 7pm
date: 13 june 2009
venue: Republic Poly, The Republic Culural Centre
Ticket Price: $10, $12

Repertoire:
March Blue Sky
Orientals
Miss Saigon
Sapphire
-INTERMISSION-

Variation of a Korean Folk Song
Asian Selections
Japanese Graffiti V
Cavetown Capadocia

band members who are interested, please call or SMS Derrick at 91870856 to book tickets:D



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@ 8:00 PM
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PLEASE TAKE NOTE!

jiajun will be going to make the uniform at these timings:
  1. wednesday 10 june, 2.45: outside tiong macdonalds
  2. friday 12 june, 2.45: bukit merah interchange

this is really impt. so sec 1's and people who need to make their uniforms, please meet jia jun on either one of the days stated above. DO NOT BE LATE!

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@ 7:06 PM
(FUNDAY!)
hello band!
i know i took very long. but well, here are the FUNDAY pictures:D

GATHERING AND SPLITTING GROUPS:



dian!













dian, eunice lai, laura


BLOW THE FLOUR OUT OF THE BOWL:






preparing for the cheer:D

laura and eunice lai








PASS THE BALL:
qiqi's ball station

look at how happy Xin Yi is, haha

pass the ball!
COUNT THE STAIRS:
staircase station!



Feline's group!


SENIORS:

THANKYOU SENIORS FOR COMING BACK:D
(and sorry to those seniors whose pictures are'nt here)

THE 732738273 CLUE:
solving the hard hard number clue


MOVING THE BENCH! :

they were thinking of how to move the bench over
without even standing up!



happy working together:D

TEAMWORK!

:D

tired and dirty

ke yang drinking water

canteen

de - brief & prize giving

eveeryone's happy faces:D

mr foo and his presents!
NCOs 0910, MrLee & Mr Foo
byebye(:
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@ 6:59 PM
(BAND UNIFORM!)
dear band members,
espacially sec 1's.

if you all do not make your uniform by this week, you all will not have anymore uniform to wear for the coming performance. and it will result to you not being able to perform on that day.
hence, for the sec 1's, and those whose uniform is not fitting anymore, please inform Jia Jun (head of uniform) ASAP!

Thankyou very much
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@ 6:56 PM
(thursday's attire)
THURSDAY'S ATTIRE:

PE attire for everyone
*do not wear FBTs


SEE YOU! (:
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@ 6:51 PM
(JIA JUN'S LOST SHOE!)
HELLO BAND MEMBERS!
this is an important announcement from jia jun!
today, after band, he realised that someone wore his shoe home.
and his shoe that he is wearing now, is too big!
so, please go check your shoes alright everyone?

jiajun's shoe:

so if you have his shoe, please wear it back to band this thursday. then you both can do the big exchange:D

THANKYOU VERY MUCH!

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Wednesday, May 27, 2009 @ 7:25 PM
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2 JUNE 2009-TUESDAY
report to band wearing your school uniform!
thankyou:D
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Monday, May 25, 2009 @ 10:09 PM
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NO BAND ON THIS COMING THURSDAY!
28 MAY 2009
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Thursday, May 21, 2009 @ 8:22 PM
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hello band!
i hope you enjoyed every moment of today:D
because i enjoyed it lots! from the dividing of groups all the way till the cleaning up.
and thankyou everyone for being so sporting and enthu(:
especially at the blowing of flour part. it was fun to see the whole groups face get white together!
and you all proved your great determination today, i know some groups got fustrated. but, good job everyone, for not giving up! :D
i hope you all liked the prizes(: and please keep the bookmarks in your band file or somewhere where you wont lose it, alright:D
lastly, thankyou everyone for making this FUNDAY 2009 possible. It was a fun and memorable day for every one. well, at least for us NCOS 2009/2010!

Hopefully you know at least 5 band members better now.
and created an bond between several of you.
and we now know each of you better now, so i expect everyone to know the sec3s much better now. especially the sec ones.

we hope to see you display this teamwork, determination and enthusiasm spirit in the future band activities :D

GESSBAND ROCKS!
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009 @ 9:11 PM
(Schedule of band pracs in May and June 2009)

Band practice schedule:

19 May 2009 (Tuesday) - 3pm to 6pm
21 May 2009 (Thursday) - 3pm to 6pm
26 May 2009 (Tuesday) - 3pm to 6pm
28 May 2009 (Tuesday) - 3pm to 6pm

2 June 2009 (Tuesday) -9am to 4pm
4 June 2009 (Thursday) -9am to 4pm
9 June 2009 (Tuesday) -9am to 4pm
11 June 2009 (Thursday) -9am to 4pm
16 June 2009 (Tuesday) -9am to 4pm
18 June 2009 (Thursday) -9am to 4pm
23 June 2009 (Tuesday) -9am to 4pm
25 June 2009 (Thursday) -9am to 4pm

we hope to see you at every practice! :D
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@ 8:07 PM
(FUNDAY REMINDER)
hey band!
tomorrow is FUNDAY!
here are some details and reminders:
  1. Bring along your Pe attire to school
  2. Report to the band room by 2.45 p.m SHARP!
  3. Change into your PE attire before reporting
  4. BE PUNCTUAL!
  5. you will definitely perspire, so bring along an extra attire, deodorant, towel...
  6. remind your band mates about tomorrows FUNDAY!

Lastly, come with an enthu heart! beacause FUNDAY is a day for the band members to socialise, interact, bond and know each other better!

I'm looking forward to tomorrow. i hope you are excited too! :D SEEYOU!

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@ 8:01 PM
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Hello band!

THANKYOU!

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Monday, May 11, 2009 @ 3:39 PM
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Hello band menbers, including sec 1's :D

band will start once again from 19 MAY 2009, tuesday.
be at the band room BEFORE 3.
most importantly, BE PUNCTUAL!

thankyou, and see you all next tues(:
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009 @ 4:13 PM
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DONT WEAR RED BAND TEE ANYMORE!

WEAR NORMAL SCHOOL UNIFORM.
PLEASE SPREAD THIS TO ALL THE BAND MEMBERS!

- SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE CAUSED :D
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Monday, April 20, 2009 @ 6:19 PM
(Handing over Ceremony)
hello band!
this coming thursday (23 April 2009), will be the handing over ceremony for all CCAs.
Band Members will have to wear your RED BAND TEE proudly :D

BOYS:

Girls:

DO NOT WEAR PE SHORTS!


sec 1's, since you do not have your band tee yet, just wear your school uniform as usual.

Lastly, you are allowed to wear the band tee for the whole day. So, you can report to school in it.

Thankyou everyone, please remind your friends when you see them around school :D

Have a wonderful day, and STUDY HARD !


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Friday, April 17, 2009 @ 9:37 PM
(Positions for 2009/2010 (:)
Executive Committee 2009/2010
Drum Major: Jessica Ching
Band Major: Chan Guo En
Secretary: Casabella Lee
Treasurer: Tracy Hung
Head Welfare Officer: Eunice Wong
Head Quarter Master: Mohd. Washeem
Head Uniform Master: Jia Jun
Head Librarian: Lee Hui Ping and Cao QiQi

Sub-Committeee 2009/2010
Sec 1 In-Charge: Samuel and Bill
Asst. Welfare Officer: Laura
Asst. Quarter Master: Marcus Liew
Asst. Uniform Master: Juaniter
Asst. Librarian: Jia Min

Section Leaders 2009/2010
Clarinets: Washeem
Flutes: Qiqi
Saxophones: Jia Jun
French Horns: Juaniter
Euphonium: Casabella
Trumpets: Bill
Trombones: Mathew
Tubas: Amirul
Percussion(Drums): Marcus Liew
Percussion(Mallets & Others): Jia Min
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theband.
resident conductor : Mr Jason De Hamel
Teachers In-Charge:
Mr Benson Lee
Mdm Siti Zuraidah
Mdm Ashikin

Executive Commitee(NCOs):
Drum Major- Jessica Ching
Band Major- Chan Guo En
Secretary- Casabella Lee
Treasurer- Tracy Hung
Head Librarian Officer- HuiPing/QiQi
Head Quarter Master- Washeem
Head Uniform Master-Jia Jun
Head Welfare Officer-Eunice Wong

Section Leaders:
Flute- QiQi
Clarinet- Washeem
Saxophone- Jia Jun
French Horn- Juaniter
Euphonium- Casabella Lee
Trumpet- Bill
Trombone- Matthew
Tuba- Amirul
Percussion- Marcus/Jia Min

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coming up events!
1. Sec 1 Fun Day
21st May 2009
2. YOG performance
29th June 2009
3. National Day Parade 2009
4. Band Camp 2009
1-3 december2009
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