FSMB clarinet section

2011-04-13T15:46:00.003+08:00

HELLO HELLO~!!!!!
ur ex-ex-ex-SL is here =D
omg,im that old =XX
anws,duno if anyone is up here to read this, but WELL DONE KIDS!!!!!!
we're all really touched by you guys~!
goosebumps were out, and our tears nearly dropped. THIS IS TRUE OKAYS!!!!!!
the Solos were AWESOME~!!!!!!!!!!!!
great job done~! ;)
enjoy ur break and work hard for your MYE now!!! =X

-Xiao Qian, ex-ex-ex-SL (the one wearing skirt + cardigan today, heex x) )

2011-04-13T15:16:00.001+08:00

HI!

Just want say , i love you all ! Hehe.

You all did your best :)

Lets have section Outing soon x=

♥

-Aiyin

2010-07-20T18:54:00.002+08:00

HELLO MY CHILDREN :D

hope you all are doing fine by yourselves yea?
do enjoy band and study hard at the same time.
this blog is dead and someone pls revive it by tagging x_x

Love
EX-SL
chingyee

2010-05-22T17:08:00.002+08:00

Hello people (:

There are two concerts coming up soon and please inform me if you guys wanna go by 23rd may 10am.

Gala brass explosion!
Date : may 31st 2010, Monday
Time : 7.30pm to 10.30pm
Venue : Victoria Concert Hall
10 dollars.
Vincent, siyuan, benjamin lee, jianxing and benjamin chia will be performing (:

There's another republic poly symphony winds concert at TRCC RP theatre.
Date : 27th june 2010
Time : 5pm to 8pm
10 dollars.
Songs like Invictus, rush, sousa! and three portrait will be played during the first half of the concert.
3 portrait is a new song composed by Kelly Tang and sounded like overture no.1
For second half of concert, fun and enjoyable songs like oye como va, frenesei, second suite for band, el cumbachero will be played.

One of our graduated seniors, Ruiyang will be performing (:

So kids, please text me if you're going for any of them by tmr 10 am k?

THANKS AND WORK HARD ALRIGHT?! :D

lots of love,
chingyee

2010-04-10T22:28:00.001+08:00

Hey loves, i just wan to say tt i love you ppl and please work hard ~
Do miss me when i am gone. (:

-chingyee

2010-03-15T19:21:00.004+08:00

HELLO PEOPLE.

THERE WILL BE A COMBINED WOODWINDS SECTION OUTING WITH THE FLUTES AND SAXOPHONES ON THIS SAT, 20TH MARCH.

WE WILL BE GOING TO EAST COAST PARK, SO MEET AT JURONG EAST MRT PLATFORM AT 12PM. HAVE YOUR LUNCH BEFORE COMING.

WE WILL BE BONDING WITH THE SEC 1S, SO YOU GUYS CAN BRING SOME GAMES TO PLAY (:

THE GRADUATES ARE WELCOME TOO :D :D :D

YAYY.

-chingyee<3

2010-02-28T01:23:00.002+08:00

Eh lil kids, study hard for common test and please practice your clarinet. i beg you T.T

-chingyee with love<3

2010-02-16T12:54:00.000+08:00

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR LIL BOYS AND GIRLS :D :D :D

- chingyee :D

2010-02-04T18:34:00.002+08:00

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY LEE HUINI!

HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE LIL THOUGHT OF OURS :D <3

-CHINGYEE

2010-01-24T03:12:00.001+08:00

Hello. Just give a blog a new skin. i hope it look perfectly fine on both IE AND FF.
sorry if this skin is ugly /:
anyway, is okay with me if you guys don't like this skin and want to change to a new one :)
Heeheeee!
Okay, i'm going to bed already. is 3.14am x:

Anyw still hope you guys like this skin. =)

xoxo,
Pay

2010-01-23T21:38:00.003+08:00

Hello ppl, and yes this blog is finally updated after so long!

Concert is on April if i'm not wrong and i hope you guys can practice harder :D
Ask if you are unsure, don't just sit there and stare.
Sec 2s and 3s, it's time to move up and not hide behind the seniors.
I shall not nag here, but i will nag during sectionals (:
Byee.

And to the newly-graduated, all the best and have fun in your respective new schools~! (:

Lots of love,
chingyee<3>

2009-08-06T20:19:00.001+08:00

This blog is a bit dead,so i shall revive it by posting about the details for tomorrow's National Day performance -.-

Please fall in by 7am tomorrow outside the sewing room and also turn up in FORMAL school uniform with school tie.
Dont forget to bring along your ODT and please have proper grooming (:
Let's do our best and not screw it up like last sunday~

Ok,this is so lame.

-cy<3

2009-06-20T00:19:00.001+08:00

WATCH THIS, GUYS!
GO ON, CLICK CLICK CLICK!!!
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Charissa

2009-06-07T02:03:00.003+08:00

Right now, I can't wait for Inspiration 2!

All sec 4 clarinetists. From Blue Ridge Saga to The Star of Dreams. <3

- All sec 4s with Ms Chong! - CLARINETISTS! :DDD - - - Little Boy looks so cute right! - - Ms Chong! - - QMs! - - - - - - - - - - 2 very comical people who have brought plenty of laughter and joy to FSMB - Weikiat and Alfred. - The last photo as an SL :D

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Love,
Charissa

2009-06-06T19:29:00.002+08:00

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a video i make,hope you all like it :)
and love ya all
do tell me about it if you can't view it :)
-PAY

2009-06-06T14:49:00.004+08:00

Surprised that im here? (:

Just wan to extend my appreciation to our sec 4s clarinetists.

Charissa :
i hope that you had read my letter (: Thanks for all the encouragements you gave me all these while,i really feel very touched after reading your letter and it made me feel more confident too! Also,thank you for recognizing my efforts in helping to keep I Recommend/pencils,it may seem minor,but it means a lot to me<3 you have been a great SL to me,to the section.i hope that you enjoyed being the SL of clarinet section.No matter what,your name will always be on this blog because once a clarinetist,forever a clarinetist (: i wish you all the best,study hard for your O's.Happy retirement dear,i love you<3

Cheryl :
Your cheerfulness is always contagious.Whenever i see you laugh or see you doing silly but cute actions,it never fails to make me want to be part of your happiness too (: i hope you enjoyed your days in FSMB and in clarinet section.You are always so friendly,mixing around with the smaller ones.Whenever you walked past my class or when you see me along the corridor,you will always give a heartwarming smile.stay happy and smile till your cheeks drop because a smile a day keeps unhappiness away (: happy retirement,you are a great senior,i love you,study hard k? <3

Guinevere :
I have to say,the contents of your letter surprised me a lot (: Thanks for the encouragements you given me,and i will never forget the msges you sent me when i first joined 1st part (: We only started to talk more during the last few days i really regretted why i didn't talk to you more earlier.Thanks for laughing at my lame jokes,you have been a great senior.i wish you all the best in your future endeavours and don't forget us :D study hard for O's and jiayou.Happy retirement,i love you<3

Jia jun :
I remember that you are the one who always pon band and give all sorts of excuses.But after you took over the reins,you became much more responsible.i believe that everyone in the section had seen the change in you (: you are definitely amazing,no doubt.Your jokes never fail to bring happiness to us,you make band so interesting to me you know? now that you are stepping down,i want to wish you all the best in your studies,relationships and everything.Study hard for O's and for once,im going to say that your muscles are real,not fake ones.Thanks for being such a great senior.Happy retirement dude,loves<3

Wei Shen :
Our dear ASL,you always like to act cute by showing your bean face,but your bean face make me feel like laughing everytime (: Thank you for being so tolerant towards my teasings and sorry for being naughty during sectionals.i hope you enjoyed being the ASL of clarinet section.And i didn't know that im kindhearted to you -shys- hahaha. Don't cry,because if you cry,you will become a wrinkled bean.You have been a great ASL to everyone of us here,i wish you all the best in your studies and everything.Visit us often k? Happy retirement dude,loves<3

To all sec4s graduating seniors,thanks for being a part of my wonderful memories in FSMB.You guys bring out the passion in me towards band,towards music.Without you all,i guess my days in FSMB are going to be very boring and dull.Although you all are stepping down,but you guys will always have a position in my heart<3 i love everyone of you,happy retirement and i hope you liked what the section has done for you :D

Happy holidays to everyone~!

-chingyee

2009-06-04T23:22:00.001+08:00

I’m sad because I’m graduating from FSMB in another 24 hours time.
Yet, I’m happy because it’s time for the sec 3s to take over the reins.
It’s a bittersweet feeling.
Here’s to each and every one of you, special in your own unique sense, with love from your nice SL.
We’ll always remain a family. A GIGANTIC close-knitted family. I love you all! :D
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Hui Ni and Ching Yee, my next 2 leaders:
The one who eats her hair and the one who is ‘older’ than the rest of us.
You’re going to lead a big section.
Persevere, be strong and be a good example to the rest. I’ll definitely miss the lame things we always talk about or do, and “How old are you?!” from the 2 of you.
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And to the rest,
Listen to your SL’s, respect them.
Emulate good examples to the juniors because you’ll be role models to them.
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To my dearest sec 4s:
Guinevere, Cheryl, Wei Shen (Bean!), Jia Jun.
It’s been 4 wonderful years. The first song we ever played was Blue Ridge Saga!
Ah, we started learning the clarinet from scratch, went through everything together.
So many fond memories I’ll hold dear.
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Finally to Bean:
Hi Bean! You’ve made a wonderful ASL. Thank you for tolerating with silly old me these 2 years. It was a great experience leading the section with you. Really.
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Charissa, Weishen, Guinevere, Cheryl, Jiajun, Huini, Chingyee, Aiyin, Magdelene, Aikseng, Jotham, Chenpang, Kaijie, Ernest, Elmira, Haoyuin, Nixie, Phyllis, Fangran.

19 strong!
FSMB <3

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Charissa
Clarinet Sectional Leader
2008-2009

2009-06-01T21:52:00.004+08:00

Hello folks!
Since there's band everyday until friday's 10th anniversary celebrations, please take care of your lips and throat, not forgetting drinking plenty of water. Apply lip balm, do warm down exercise, and drink water.
Tomorrow, please turn up in FULL band attire.

White blouse
Vest
Pants/Skirt
School tie
Black shoes and socks (no ankle socks)

Rehearsal will commence at 1.30 sharp, so don't be late.

Remember to check the schedule for practice dates as well.

Tomorrow will be the sec 2s first time in band uniform. We MUST take section photos. :D

See ya!

Charissa

2009-05-31T10:43:00.002+08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHERYL!!!
:D

2009-05-29T15:49:00.004+08:00

In exactly 1 week’s time, we sec 4s will graduate from band.
Guin, Bean, Cheryl, Jia Jun and I.
I’ve not been the best sectional leader, but if I could turn back time, I’d have tried to be a better one.
Probably a better one than the present one I am.
I remember why I decided to join band in the first place, 4 years ago.
Because I thought it was a fun cca.
Because everyone from band seemed so happy.
Because of my love for music.
And it is true!
We are one big happy family.
I most definitely have no regrets whatsoever being a member of Fuhua Secondary Military Band.
In fact, I am proud to be part of the band family.
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So, let’s treasure our remaining 1 week together.
1 more week before our time in band comes to a close.
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Remember this, my dears:

"Beginnings are scary. Endings are usually sad, but it’s the middle that counts the most."
<333

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Charissa

2009-05-18T20:17:00.003+08:00

HELLO ALL!
Band has resumed and judging from today's practice, we all seem pretty out of shape.
This is not a good sign, since the first rehearsal for the 10th anniversary celebration falls next Monday.
So everyone, let's work hard to get back in shape for this celebration.
EVERYONE MUST turn up for Wednesday's sectionals okay!
We'll run through the 3 marches, including the 2 syf pieces.
Do turn up, otherwise you'll be excluded from the performances. :/
Remember to check out the band schedule for rehearsal and practice dates!
See you all!
<333
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Charissa

2009-05-16T22:29:00.004+08:00

HI KIDS!

BAND RESUMES THIS COMING MONDAY.

I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE!

YAY :D

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CHARISSA:DDD

2009-05-12T15:26:00.001+08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHINGYEE!!!
:D

2009-04-10T00:27:00.003+08:00

HELLO!
I hope everyone had fun today!
Here are some pictures, which took eons to upload. :/
See you guys on Saturday yeah :D
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Our two Melissa's.

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Our bass clarinetist!

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Lastly, to end off with little boy, and our new clarinet junior. :D

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Charissa The Great

2009-04-03T19:35:00.003+08:00

HELLO KIDS!
WE'RE HAVING A SECTION ICE CREAM OUTING NEXT SATURDAY,11 APRIL.
KEEP THAT DAY FREE, IF NOT, TOO BAD. :P

2009-03-30T23:40:00.004+08:00

GREAT WORK TODAY, EVERONE!
In my heart, FSMB is a gold band.
The two pieces today were the most beautiful ones I heard.
I've seen all of us put in the effort.
The silver really doesn't matter. What matters more was the process.
Let's work hard for syf 2011 instead! :D
So, my dearest clarinetists, don't cry! Bean and I will treat you guys to ice cream soon yeah. :D (not to worry, it isn't homemade)
Most importantly, we shouldn't have regrets if we've played our best today.
I enjoyed the music today!
Let's keep the band spirit going and scale even greater heights alright?
Meanwhile, we all deserve a good break.
Go FSMB!
I love FSMB. :D
Oh yes!
Let's all say a HUGE THANK YOU to our alumni for all the support and encouragement all these while. :D
"Thank you alumni, we love you too!"
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We're the awesome-st, fantastic, fun, super duper cool, great and largest-in-band section!
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Charissa
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2009-03-25T20:27:00.005+08:00

IT'S VERY LONG BUT PLEASE READ IT!

Dear All,

Hello and all the best for the upcoming SYF!
I know all of you are feeling jittery now, this being your first/last competition. But please know, and more importantly believe, that we CAN do it! All of you are significant members of our SYF band. Be it 1st, 2nd or 3rd clarinetists, junior or senior, without any of you, we would not be half as strong as we are now. As Ms Chong has often said, our band is only as strong as its weakest player. Even the most weak and seemingly insignificant person is a deciding factor of the band's fate, so imagine just how vital and essential your role in the band is!

I think all of you are faring pretty well, and we as all bands do, face certain hiccups in our music , such as squeaking, articulation, intonation, dynamics and so on. But we HAVE to take these small little problems into consideration and work very hard in these remaining days to solve it with our utmost effort, and not choose to ignore it or treat it with utter nonchalance. These are the deciding factors between a Silver band and a Gold band, and I am very certain that we are all aiming to be the latter. We only have less than a week before we will be judged. I think the most important question we need to ask ourselves: How badly do we want the Gold??

If we want it, we have to bravely face our problems and not back away from them! Bring your clarinets home if need be, and practice and practice until you get everything right! If you really WANT something, NOBODY can ever stand in your path permanently. Yes, you will face a lot of adversities along the way, but you can and will overcome them eventually. And when you've finally accomplished your aim, I'm telling you, all your hard work will be worth the while.

I know all of us have our own personal problems and issues to handle beside SYF, and perhaps these problems may seem more potent and pressing. But think of all the people and the friends you have been working with for months on end in Band, surely you would not want to disappoint them? Just for these five days, focus with all you have on the SYF. We only get a few minutes to prove our worth to the judges and to the school. FOCUS on the Gold, focus on the elation and pride you would experience when we do manage to clinch it. For majority of us, this would be our one and only chance to gain glory for the school, for the Band, for Ms Chong(who has been trying very hard), and ultimately for ourselves. I am sure we would not like to disappoint so many people by not putting in our best.

So let's fight our way there earnestly and sincerely and do it with determination and perseverance. We can do this, and we will aim for our Gold together as a Band. This is the final lap, and the most crucial one at that. Put your all into your music! Express yourselves, play with feel and with the aim of making your music touching to the audience- let them feel what you feel through it. Do your best to watch Ms Chong, do not play happily at your own tempo and read her thoughts and gestures to see what she wants from you to improve the music. Follow dynamics(especially for Star of Dreams) and articulation(for Overture No.1). Refine your tones. But most importantly, ENJOY the music; enjoy it tune, enjoy its style, its rythm, and revel in the fact that you are the one creating it.
So which would you choose? A Gold or a Silver? Sad tears or happy, triumphant tears?
A trip overseas or another monotonous year in school? Joy, or regret?

I think it is high time we all made a decision. The outcome of this competition lies in your hands. Will you simply destroy it and make everyone's efforts come to naught, or will you work hard for the best outcome possible?
I hope our decisions would be unselfish and beneficial to the Band as a whole.
So let's all strive towards our common goal.
After all, it's All for One, and One for All!

Love<3
Guin the Greatest

2009-03-23T20:48:00.001+08:00

Here to share some words of wisdom.
LOL!
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When you really want to achieve a goal, FOCUS! Like really fill your whole life with the goal.
During band practice, think of nothing but singing your heart out. Put all attention to band. Really eat, breathe, and live band for this remaining month.
Never distract yourself for this could be the deciding factor.
FOCUS on gold and nothing else.
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You guys are doing an excellent job so far.
Keep it up, we have one week more!
:D
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Charissa the nicest!

2009-03-03T21:10:00.003+08:00

http://sgbandfusion.com/index.php?page=76
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HEY GUYS!
Syf date is out.
We're the 2nd performing band on day 1 of SYF which is
30 MARCH.
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Left with 23 more days to tidy up the pieces.
(23 more days excluding common test)
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PLEASE BUCK UP!
PLEASE BUCK UP!
PLEASE BUCK UP!
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Remember, sectionals on Friday.
Will be sending reminders out.
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Your lovely SL,
Charissa

2009-02-22T21:39:00.002+08:00

Hi guys!
Today's rehearsal at SCH was pretty fine.
A few pointers:
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1. Tidy up the running notes, especially for Overture No. 1
2. Posture. Let's not hunch when playing.
3. Don't be afraid to play out! Play loud (with a nice tone and good control). Most importantly, play with CONFIDENCE! Very important not to freak out on the actual day of syf itself!
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After common tests, we should have sectionals on Fridays, all the way till syf ends.
So, remember to keep your fridays free for sectionals!
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And thank you Jeslyn for the candy today. :D
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Love,
Charissa

2009-01-25T11:02:00.000+08:00

HELLO FOLKS!
SYF AUDITIONS COMING UP SOON.
Please remember to practice during this cny break!
Meanwhile,
Happy Lunar New Year!
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2009-01-07T19:22:00.004+08:00

ATTENTION ALL CLARINETISTS!
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TURN UP FOR SATURDAY'S PRACTICE IN FULL BAND UNIFORM.
WHITE BLOUSE, VEST,SKIRT/PANTS, TIE, BLACK SHOES AND BLACK SOCKS THAT COVER YOUR ANKLES.
SEC 2S WITHOUT UNIFORM, COME IN BAND TEE.
WE'RE CLEANING THE BAND STORE ON SATURDAY AFTER BAND PRACTICE AS WELL, SO IF YOU WANT, BRING ALONG A PE SHIRT OR BAND TEE.
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2009-01-01T00:49:00.002+08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR KIDS!!!

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2008-12-29T17:11:00.002+08:00

More pictures from Cheryl! :)
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Woohoo~
We should go to the beach again someday yeah?
LOL!
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2008-12-28T16:25:00.002+08:00

HELLO DEARIES! 8)
Some pictures from yesterday's sentosa outing!
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2008-12-26T10:20:00.002+08:00

For tomorrow's outing, remember to bring some food along. Can be snacks, drinks etc.
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And those who have not paid $3 for the band bbq, please pass it to me tomorrow as well.
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Meeting place: Jurong East mrt station
Meeting time: 9.30 am
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If you're going to be late, please tell me, otherwise we might leave without you. D:
See you guys!

MERRY CHRISTMAS

2008-12-25T02:25:00.000+08:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS
圣诞节快
TO EVERYONE !

2008-12-22T16:01:00.002+08:00

Oh yeah, something to share with you people.
Tips from the repairman:
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1. Clarinetists are not advised to use the liquid pink cork grease because it causes the cork to come off faster than by using the stick one. You'll realise the cork usually comes off whole, or the barrel gets stuck and cannot be taken out if the cork loosens. So next year, I'll pass you guys the stick ones.
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2. For those using Prestiges and RCs, after cleaning your instruments, remove the long furry white stick from the upper and lower joints. Don't leave it inside because it'll cause your clarinet to smell, and even turn mouldy due to moisture, in some cases.
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3. Clean your cases regularly. You can either use masking tape or vacuum to remove the lint trapped in your cases.
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That's about it.
See ya all on Saturday!
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2008-12-18T12:21:00.004+08:00

HI PEOPLE!
Instead of BBQ on the 23rd, it has been changed into an outing to Sentosa on the 27th (some can't make it on the 23rd) , on the day of band bbq. So after Sentosa, then we'll go for band bbq together.
Oh yeah, remember to bring snacks, volleyball, picnic mat (if you have one), shades, bikini, trunks, sunblock lotion, blah blah...
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Details, details.
Meeting place: Jurong East mrt station
Meeting time: 9.30 am
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See ya! 8)

2008-12-10T20:23:00.001+08:00

~~SECTION BBQ MOST LIKELY ON THE 23RD, THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS EVE! KEEP YOURSELVES FREE ON THAT DAY, WE'LL HAVE TRUCKLOADS OF FUN!~~

2008-12-08T19:52:00.002+08:00

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QUICK, VOTEEEE!

2008-11-21T22:52:00.004+08:00

HEY KIDDOS!
Here are some notes from Jiexiang, about how to produce a better tone using the correct embouchure. It's to your advantage, so I suggest you read it.
Meanwhile if you feel this isn't sufficient, feel free to google more info.
Click to enlarge.
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And he previously mentioned that all of us clarinetists do not have the right embouchure. So all the more, we should work harder to correct them, in order to produce better tones.
Jiayou, people! (:
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Oh yeah, I'll be absent for the next 3 practices, starting from the 24th, while bean will be absent on the 24th. Please behave yourselves while we're gone, and listen to whoever is in charge. I'll buy back souvenirs for you guys.
See you people in 10 days time! 8)
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Anyone with suggestions for section outing, please tag in the tagboard, thank you very much.
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2008-11-08T17:11:00.003+08:00

PRACTICE YOUR RUNNING NOTES FOR LATIN FAVOURITES, I'M GOING TO TEST YOU GUYS AGAIN.
FAILURE TO PLAY PROPERLY WILL RESULT IN EITHER DOING JUMPING JACKS OR RUNNING ROUND THE SCHOOL.
SO, PRACTICE! NO BLUFFING.

2008-11-05T21:15:00.001+08:00

8.15 am again this Saturday. -.-

2008-11-03T20:32:00.001+08:00

As of today,
Joseph has moved to Oboe section.
We'll miss you, kiddo.
But remember, once a clarinetist, ALWAYS a clarinetist! (:

2008-10-31T18:06:00.000+08:00

Hey kiddos!
Be at the study area by 8.15 am tomorrow morning, or else...

2008-10-31T16:04:00.001+08:00

HAPPY BELATED 14TH BIRTHDAY, AIYIN!:D

2008-10-25T16:22:00.006+08:00

HEY GUYS!
From today's sectionals, I trust most of you know there's alot to improve on for star of dreams.
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At home, when you're free, pay more attention from bar 141 onwards, especially to the rhythm part. Then count properly before coming in. Hmm, you can try listening to the version of the song on this blog, and practice the fingerings as you listen to it. Then you'll have a rough idea of what it sounds like, so time spent on this part during sectionals can be minimised, and used on improving other areas eg, dynamics, expression, feel etc.
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Okay, if you're bored at the moment, here's a picture of Alvin for you to ogle at:
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Psst! Pink nails! Hot!
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Charissa

2008-10-22T11:05:00.003+08:00

HEY YO KIDDOS!
TOMORROW, EVERYONE MUST TURN UP IN ETHNIC COSTUMES FOR DEEPARAYA PERFORMANCE!
Band members will be released from class at 8.45 am. There will be a short recess break from 8.45-9.10 am. The hall rehearsal will begin at 9.30 am.
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TOMORROW MORNING, GO TO THE AVA ROOM TO SET UP YOUR INSTRUMENTS FROM 7.00-7.15 AM!
Don't forget, see ya kiddos! (:
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Charissa

2008-10-18T21:04:00.005+08:00

Hello people,
I'm here to update on how we can improve, individually and as a section.
Please read on.
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Firstly, I need everyone to be more pro-active.
Juniors, if you don't know the notes or fingurings, open your mouth and ASK the senior sitting next to you, don't be scared, they don't bite.
Seniors, if you notice the juniors playing wrong notes, TELL them and correct their mistakes. Don't just sit there and continue playing.
And if seniors are not sure either, you can approach either Bean or myself.
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Next point, attendance.
For every practice, I want to see EVERYONE present for all practices. You'll only be excused if you have a valid reason, remember. Don't skip practices just because you 'feel like skipping' or 'have tuition, appointments etc...' These can be changed to other days of the week. Monday, Wednesday, Saturday are reserved for band practice.
And remember, poor attendance without valid reason affects your CONDUCT also.
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Everyone should bring home your instruments to practice as much as possible. Next month, we'll be getting the set piece, and we only have 6 months left to syf. Don't only start to practice during band. I need everyone to do your own part at home. Since the exams are over, I want you guys to figure out unfamiliar notes and rhythm at home, and try it out. If still not sure, ASK.
Then when Ms Chong comes, she'll be able to cover more parts for pieces, instead of going through note by note with sections.
For intonation, juniors still sound raw. The more you practice, the better your tone will be, so practice.
And when we play high notes, it tends to be shrill. So don't blast. Try to control your tone by tightening your embouchure.
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I also want everyone to have a 'I won't give up I can play' attitude. Be more optimistic and enthusiastic, tell yourself you can play, no matter how difficult the passages are. If you have a good attitude, you'll definitely improve.
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Ms Chong has high expectations, and she cares. She believes we can learn Dikir Puteri in just 3 practices. Our performance reflects alot on Ms Chong. She can choose not to teach FSMB, but she chose to stay on and be a part of our family.
Let's not disappoint her please.
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I need the combined effort of everone in the section. Remember, we are one big family, and a part of the band. Together we can bring FSMB to greater heights. It all depends on each and everyone of you.
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Please reflect on this.
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Charissa

2008-10-14T17:06:00.001+08:00

HEY KIDS!
DO REMEMBER THAT BAND RESUMES TOMORROW, that is if you've not received Bean's message.
PLEASE TURN UP!
SEE YOU, GUYS!8)
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Charissa

2008-10-02T14:59:00.000+08:00

HAPPY 15 BIRTHDAY TO JIAJUN :D

2008-09-14T01:04:00.001+08:00

HAPPY 15 BIRTHDAY TO CHARISSA:D

2008-09-09T01:03:00.001+08:00

HAPPY 14 BIRTHDAY TO AIKSENG :D

2008-08-30T00:31:00.002+08:00

HAPPY 17 BIRTHDAY TO HUISHI:D

2008-07-24T19:02:00.003+08:00

Okay,
starting from next practice when band begins, seniors please guide the sec ones in their playing to the best of your capabilities.
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Sec ones: The volume which you guys are playing at is right, sometimes a little too loud, but that's alright. Make use of the break and keep practising your clarinets to improve on your tones, yeah? If you're unsure of any notes, feel free to ask the seniors. I'm sure they'll be willing to help you. (:
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Sec twos: Your tones are coming up. Keep up the good work, and practice the performance pieces, especially the runninnnnngggggg notes! Oh yeah, one more point. You guys must must MUST dare to blow out. Your tones are coming alone fine, but you've got to learn to play louder, but not to extent of blasting. Come on, you guys can do it. (:
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Sec threes: Improve on your tones, practise the runninnnnngggggg notes. And guide the juniors properly if they have any doubts. Interact with the juniors, especially the sec ones (but NOT during practice). Set an example for the juniors. (:
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Oh, and try not to talk too much during band practice, it really limits the amount of time we have for practice. Let's calculate. In a year, there are 52 weeks, 156 practices. If we talk for say, 1 minute, the total amount of time we waste would be 156 minutes! Instead, this 156 minutes can be spent on practices instead.
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So, let's all make an effort!
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Charissa

SPSB concert ~

2008-07-17T10:52:00.004+08:00

Those who still want tickets to SP Symphonic Band 'I Believe in Music' concert, ShiTian & I will be going to fuhua this Sat. So please prepare $6 if you want to purchase the ticket.
The concert is held on 27 July 2008 (sunday), 5PM at SP convention centre, prolly will last for 2 hours including 15mins intermission. Thanks for the support~

- huishi -

2008-06-27T20:44:00.001+08:00

Happy belated fifteenth, Angeline!(:

2008-06-09T15:26:00.001+08:00

HAPPY FOURTEEN BIRTHDAY TO MAGDELENE!

Section Outing !!

2008-06-09T01:56:00.005+08:00

Hey kiddos, if you want a section outing this holiday (probably the last week of the holiday) please refer to the poll sheet above the tagboard. Vote now! You are free to suggest any other events you want and a preferable date for the outing. Simply leave a tag on the tagboard! OUTING OUTING! <3

2008-05-31T14:43:00.004+08:00

HAPPY 15 BIRTHDAY TO CHERYL :D
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Aiyin.

2008-05-09T23:22:00.002+08:00

hey kiddos!!!!!
yeahs,MYE is over!!! =D missing u guys~
shld be back to visit u guys on wed x) takkaires n jiayou!
all da bez in de results? x))
BIG MISSES AND LOVES~~~~!!!!!!!!!! x))))

-penguin-clarinetist =P

2008-05-09T19:28:00.001+08:00

EXAMS ARE FINALLY OVER!
Oh well, hope everyone did well!:D
Can't wait to see you guys in band.
Oh yeah, do remember that band starts this Wednesday!
Don't be late!
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Charissa(:

2008-05-07T14:28:00.001+08:00

MISS YOU ALL ALOTTTTTT!!!!:DDDD
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2008-04-30T22:17:00.002+08:00

Jiayou for Mid Year Exammmmm!
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More outingggg Pleasee! (:
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Aiyin Y

2008-04-21T20:52:00.002+08:00

OOHLALA! THE MID-YEAR EXAMINATIONS ARE APPROACHING!
STUDY HARD AND DO YOUR BEST!
AT THE SAME TIME, DON'T GIVE YOURSELVES TOO MUCH UNNECESSARY STRESS YEAH? Otherwise lines might form!:B
Heh, kidding! You guys are all so cute and young, how can lines form?!
LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!!:DDDDD
Ps: I know you all are very smart! SO go ahead and grab those As!

CHARISSA(great)

2008-03-30T22:51:00.002+08:00

HELLO!
PEEKTURES!:DDD
DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!
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BYE!

2008-03-21T21:48:00.003+08:00

hey clar kiddos!
well well.. think everybody is counting down ehs >.<
yeahs..kinda sad about that..
but we shall treasure these few days together ehs?
n both ur SL n ASL promises to come back every pract to visit u guys after we've done our work.
at least b4 we go home,we'll be there for u guys to see us kaes? x)

CLARINET SECTION IS LOVE! <3

-CRAZYpenguinSL x))

<3

2008-03-21T01:27:00.003+08:00

CLARINET SECTION <3

-Aiyin(:

baa.

2008-03-20T00:40:00.001+08:00

anyone miss me? doubt so.
):

hate hate hate that feeling.
any idea who i am?

<3

2008-03-14T22:45:00.002+08:00

Thank-you Charissa for changing the skin :D
and Thank-you Guin&Charissa for updating!
:D

-aiyin

2008-03-14T22:12:00.002+08:00

HELLO NICE/ PRETTY/ HANDSOME/ CHARMING/ LOVELY/ WONDERFUL/ BEAUTIFUL/ ADORABLE/ FUNNY/ CRAZY/ SILLY/ PIGGY CLARINETISTS(:

CLARINET ROCKS(:
AND WE'RE THE NICEST, THE PRETTIEST, THE MOST HANDSOME, MOST CHARMING, MOST LOVELY, MOST WONDERFUL, MOST BEAUTIFUL, MOST ADORABLE, FUNNIEST, CRAZIEST, SILLIEST & PIGGIEST!!

WE'RE THE ULTRA BEST!!

OH YAY!
I LOVE THEE!!

-Guinevere(:

2008-03-14T22:04:00.001+08:00

HI CLARINETISTS!!!
I LOVE ALL OF YOU!!!
((((((:
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Charissa(:

<3

2008-03-12T23:02:00.001+08:00

Hello, loves❤
CLARINET SECTION ROCKS!
They simply rocks :D
They are friendly :D
They are funny :D
They are Cute :D
They are Crazy :D
They are Caring :D
They are Cheerful :D
They are Clever :D
They are nice :D
They are so sweet :D
They are silly :D

withloves,
aiyin.

(:

2008-02-20T19:41:00.001+08:00

hello clarries !
good luck for CT !
and good luck to all band members too !
don get so stressed up k ?
loved. ♥ ST

YAY!

2008-02-08T23:44:00.000+08:00

WHEE !
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL !
HOPE YOU ALL GETS LOTS OF ANGBAOS !
& JIAYOU FOR THE CULTURAL NIGHT !

LOVE LOVE, ST <3

the loved ones

2008-01-25T11:29:00.000+08:00

love amanda the loud.
love huishi the twin.
love jingwen the oboe.
love meiyin the quiet.
love yenyee the noisy.
love alvin the uncle.
love jason the big bully.
love xiao qian the great.
love charissa the ah mar.
love cheryl the cute.
love guinevere the crazy.
love jiajun the naughty.
love weishen the bean.
lastly, love all sec 2s members of clar,
love all band members and band mates.
im ST <33
& don forget to miss me ;)

ST WAS HERE !!

2008-01-25T11:21:00.000+08:00

hey ppl ! miss you all so much !!
AHHHH !
well, hope u all are doing fine.
and jiayou for the upcoming cultural night ! ~
i will be back often when im free. (:
love you all,
ST <33

Updating in Progress..

2008-01-14T00:33:00.001+08:00

UPDATED. WITH LOVE. [:

- <3huishi

2007-11-14T20:57:00.000+08:00

hey ppl! x))
well well.. firstly, hope u guys had enjoyed de camp yehs? x))
jus some comments on de playing today bahs x)
to 1st clars: i think today's jericho's beginning was super nice!
for once we didn't clash~!!! n de sound is realli like, onli 1 clar..
so continue to jiayou kaes! add more feelings,n i think it'll be nicer x)

to jiajun: ur tone n volume is good!!! i jus need u to practise ur notes, n concentrate more..
n i think u'll do a good job! so cont. to jiayou!!!

to cheryl: u've improved! i rmb u cant reach de highest "E" n "F", but u played it well n nice today! welldone! continue to jiayou kaes!

toweishen:u've improved too! last time u totally sound so ____.. u noe wat is that word huhs. i duno how to spell =P but now it's onli ur higher notes that are so ___! so cont. to jiayou kae? dun give up! i believe u can x))

to sec 1s: i think u guys are coming up already! do a very good job for the 2 songs okays? but of coz, dun onli concentrate on that! when the seniors are back, look n listen to their playing..
learn from them n listen to their tone, articulation! dont forget next year u r sec 2 already, n u shld be teaching de sec 1s already. u're a senior le! so cannot onli stay at this standard,muz go higher!!! jiayou kaes!!!

we shall all jiayou together alrights??
we'll make this concert a superb 1!!!! x)))
love ya guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

p.s.: thanks on behalf of clar section to jeslyn shitian and huishi for the sweets/chocolates!!!! x)))

loves
xiaoqian x)

2007-11-08T18:14:00.000+08:00

so there actually are people who view this blog? OKOK huishi the ~~superhero~~superheroine shall update the dead-for-very-long-and-had-everyone-complaining blog. YEAH! O level is ending! i miss band. i love band. i want go band. what to update? hmm.. work hard for concert LA. not only by getting all the notes right but also adding feelings and expressions. beautify the music. WOW the audience. thats what we want right? so dont skip band practices unnecessarily and dont be late. everyone playing in the band is important even if you only play the triangle and only plays 1 note in a piece, you are that important too. playing in third doesnt mean you are lousy. imagine cheryl without her BIG butt she sure look funny._. i know you are laughing now. // you know you should stop when you see this symbol --> // okay a triangle without a base would not be a triangle. all parts are important. (:

oei i updated liao . the clarinet section blog of fuhua military band, FSMB under the baton of mschong is not DEAD lor.

2007-10-11T22:47:00.000+08:00

hey kiddos~!!!!!!
x)))
welll welll.. band is starting on wed le wors!!!
this time no exams liao,so cannot give excuse or wat liao kaes..
muz jiayou wors!
concert is in 1 month and about 20 more days!!!!
cant slack le wors!!!!
we muz work hard together kaes? n we'll have to make this concert a big success!!! x)))
DONT PON UNLESS U REALLY HAVE VALID REASON KAES =)))
n try to put all ur chalets n overseas trip in dec.
u have TWO full week holi after concert. can play till siao x)
meanwhile put ur heart in band!!! x)))
what's more, there'll onli be 3 practices each week.
de most 4, plus 1 more sectional day if i think we need to come back x)
i bet u guys want to have de best concert right? de 1st concert of fsmb x)
so cannot slack k! muz put in 200% effort!!! x))
jiayou jiayou jiayou!!!!!!!!

CLAR KIDDOS ROCKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!
x)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

-xiaoqian

:D

2007-08-07T21:02:00.000+08:00

BRING INSTRUMENTS HOME AND PRACTICE DEARIES ! <3
hehs. :DD
ST-

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2007-08-07T20:59:00.000+08:00

TWO MORE DAYS TO NATIONAL DAY ! <333
LOVE CLARINETS & ALL !
ST-

(:

2007-08-07T20:58:00.000+08:00

CLARINETS ARE LOVED !! <3
ST-

Note To All .

2007-07-24T20:04:00.000+08:00

okay. i'm here to blog again. (:
lil' darlings, i really hope you all will buck up,
and contribute to the section.
bring back home your instruments to practise.
PLS don't wait till band practice or sectionals den start practising.
it'll be a waste of time.
sectionals is meant for playing together, rhythm or fingerings you all should know by then.
except for sec ones. maybe there is some difficulty. sec twos, i shldn't see you all to have any problem in it.
seniors, pls teach the juniors well.
teach them the proper way of breathing and sitting posture.
pls cut your nails too.
i may just pop out anytime and check on you all.
AND, take good care of your instruments pls.
if you all can't even take good care of your current instruments, how can you all take good care of even better instruments.

shi tian .'

WHEE !

2007-07-15T21:03:00.000+08:00

ppl ~~
i'm here to post ! first time posting here !
hoho !
aww. miss my darlings alot.
must jiayou k. practise more !
i'll be back often to check on u all !
anything dono or have any problems can come to me,
i will be there. :D
u all ar, must take care of juniors k.
patiently teach them whatever u can.
little ones don bully sL ar,
don make life difficult for her hor.
she's trying her very best to help u all. :>
sec ones must practise k.
seniors pls teach them.
do not anyhow scold them.
they're still learning. (:
sec twos,
must help ur SL and aSL.
learn to help them out when they're busy k.
my SL and aSL,
teach the lil ones good good k.
must have more patience !
same, anything can come to me or any other seniors.
we will try our best to help you !
okay ! i shall end here ! enough of my naggings. lol .
CLARINET SECTION IS ALWAYS LOVED !
- shi tian <33

2007-07-05T22:03:00.000+08:00

heya ppl~!
xiaoqian here~ x))
first time blogging in clar blog.. heh hehs~ =P

hmm..
if im nt wrong, we gotta perform for mass assembly next wed.
fast huhs?
so far, de piece is simple gifts =X
well.. if ms chong insist,den we realli gotta do our best.
meanwhile,try to figure out de notes n play out bahs~

hmm..
our volume MUST improve.
1st clars muz control high notes.
2nds muz listen and help blend de section together,
coz u're de middle part,gotta join de high n low =)
3rds gotta be loud to support. esp angeline jiajun. DUN DEPEND ON ALVIN HORS.
sec 1s, u guys jus haf to follow okies? now u all r in main band liaoz,
cannot treat urself as sec 1s n slack le.
u all will have to work hard and be at the same line as the main band le.
u haf to treat urself as a main band member,behave like a main band member.
anything u duno,ask de seniors. listen to them n look at their figurings etc.
rmb to practice ur scales and ur figurings at home wors.
n if possible,try to listen to ur tone le..
but dun give urself too much stress too la..
jiayou~! u all can do it de x))

okies.. i think so far i'll update till here bahs o.O
will try to update as much de...
takkaires~! u guys are loved`~ <3
clarinetists is love ~~~~~ x))

`.xiaoqian.`

2007-05-29T00:39:00.000+08:00

hey darlings i know you all miss us, don't you? i wonder if anyone is viewing this blog until now. seems DEADLY DEAD-ED DEAD. our dear 'EX' SL haven yet posted even a word in the blog.

WOW shi tian, how did you do that? you are wonderful! [*clap*]

ok sorry.. >.< (guilty..) how's band? are you all behaving? is the end-of-year concert really going to be held in the sch hall?! there goes our own band concert!
it's the june holidays! enjoy yourselves while you can! relax & rock on!

huishi//

it's not a dead blog!~`

2006-09-18T14:34:00.000+08:00

time for something

shitian so lousy

see! i still remember

well.. look at the section picture..

who you see = who will be in

the rest just dont care

you guys dont need them..

they arent precious gems..

should they return, and cant make it,

SCOLD and KICK them out

i dont want you guys to have conflicts ok

respect your sLs..

they arent there for you to bully..

and they have the say..

just follow instructions and stay united..

i dont want you all to become trombone sect no.2

GET IT ?

dont let ms tan down..

practise hard and it'll be paid off..

"give the world the best, the best will return to you"

remember this phrase by heart..

study hard for EYE for the time being

dont forget to practise!

dont let the new conductress have the chance to shoot ms tan

take lots of care!

-jes``

hiieeee!

2006-07-24T21:25:00.000+08:00

Good day to all fsmb clarinetists out there I'm Caren here! I guess not many of you really know me since I'm the 1st batch - pioneer of Fuhua Sec + Band. Ohh but first I got to clarify some stuff. Jes you said something about clarinetists blowing loud right? I think that's not actually the main issue because it's more important to have a good tone than blowing loud with an ugly tone (sounding like a duck).

But during the 4 years in fsmb, me together with Meng and my bro have observed that clarinetists in fsmb tend to be afraid of blowing out. By saying blowing out, I don't mean blowing loud. When you're supposed to come in at let's say, the 2nd bar of a song, blow the notes out and don't wait for your other friends to come in then you follow suit. If you come in at the wrong time, it's okay. Everyone makes mistakes. You have to learn from them. If you prefer to blow the notes to yourself and not risk making any mistakes, I don't think you'll learn anything at all.

Anyway, I really hope that a senior in the clarinet section is teaching theory to the newer members. Are you doing that Jes? xD Yup. And every year, Meng and my bro are supposed to help me in teaching theory for the newer members but somehow, they always manage to make me do all the teachings by myself. How unfair life was! But I can't make time turn back. Graduating from SP soon and haven't been to fsmb for like 1 year and miss seeing Ms Tan. Ahh. How bad I am. Haa. Anyway all fsmb clarinetists please work hard to get your notes right and good and remember to study and play hard as well! All the best to all of you out there!

-Caren

2006-07-18T18:01:00.000+08:00

hey!
time to wake up~
already mid-july le!

sec2s!
when r u guys going to buck up ?
how r u going to handle the sec1s when u cant even settle urself ?

stop ponning practises n sectionals kaie ?
always remind each other abt practises n sectionals
dont need me to say rite ?
u guys shld know who r the weaker ones
help each other!

it's no point having only 1 gd or loud player
know wat it means by clarinet SECTION?!
it's the whole section
it doesnt make up of only one person rite ?

there may b parts
but it still belongs to ONE clarinet section
first isnt everything
seconds n thirds r equally impt~
get it ?

it's not the first time im telling tis kaies
it's the player n the player's thought
dont always tell urself u cant make it.
to blow louder means more air
dont tell me not enough air
air is all ard n air is FREE
absolutely FREE kaies
so BREATHE!
OPEN UR MOUTH N TAKE IN MORE AIR
get it ?

otherwise, sLs, running sessions pls
so it's time to buck up~

-jes``

2006-06-18T16:48:00.000+08:00

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