Concert Band

ALUMNI OF BGSS CONCERT BAND

2011-02-07T23:57:00.003+08:00

To: ALUMNI OF BGSS CONCERT BAND

Hi! Yo peppz. I need some alumnus to volunteer for the musical exchange on 26th February 2011. Need 12 usherers(2 for each school) and abt 4 facilitators. If you're willing to render your service at the band's musical exchange, pls reply by smsing me your name and position(usherer/facilitator). Pls reply by this saturday,00:00, as i need to collate the names and give it to maestro BY this Monday,14th Feb 2011. Thanks! :D

Signing off - Irkandar

Anouncement!

2011-01-11T18:51:00.004+08:00

ATTENTION!
Saturday practices will start next Saturday, 22nd January 2010, 8.15am-11.15am.
Pls be punctual and dont' skip saturday practices. Attendance will be taken. Practice hard peoples. Sound check will be on 2nd March 2010!
3 more months to Singapore Youth Festival Cntral Judging of Concert Bands!
Musical exchange in March will be re-confirmed to you guys again at a later date. Tentatively the pre-syf performance will be a week before SYF com. So yeah. Look forward to it! :D

Memories of Friendship..

2011-01-11T18:38:00.002+08:00

Yesterday was my first time listening to BGCB’s version of Memories of Friendship. There’re a lot of things to work on people!!!!!!!!

Firstly, get your notes and rhythm right. Secondly, work on the phrasing and loudness. Can’t distinguish your mezzo piano, mezzo forte and forte! Flute section don’t play forte when you’re supposed to play mezzo forte. Phrasing for medley is 4 bars then breathe. Lowerwinds/lowerbrass needs to work on the marcato crotchets. Thirdly, band members need to listen to one another. Many intonation problems on the woodwinds. For Oboe,the middle C is most of the time sharp so must change embouchure. Clarinet must play long tones concert Bflat major 1 octave higher.Work on high C. Flutes must be in tune when playing together. Lastly, add color to your playing. Timbre/tone color. Musicality wise also not there yet.

Will see you guys more often. Every Monday and Saturdays. Hope that you guys will practice hard on your parts. Remember what maestro have said today. Improve by stages not on full scale. Remember to play with your heart and soul. (Sounds like “With Heart and Voice” by David Gillingham! Haha. >.<)

O'Level Results (Grad of 2010)

2011-01-11T18:21:00.002+08:00

Congratulations!
to all my juniors whom have scored well for their O’levels. Some got 9/10 points. Others moderato points. Hope that you guys are satisfied with your results but to those whom are not, work hard in tertiary education! Life has to move on.

Charmaine, you did well and i hope that you’ll get into a good course of study. Come to TP if you want to. Can spend more time with you! Haha. Jordan, the 10 pointer boy, congratz. Hope that you'll get into the JC of your choice. Andom, i hope that you’ll get into the course that you wanted to go to. Design gaming or something like that. Alexis, heard that you went to NAFA to continue your studies. BEst wishes and good luck. I couldn’t get to any arts school cause the fees dam ex! >.< Haha

And to the others, I hope that you guys will be able to get into a course/JC of your choice! :D

SYF Central Judging 2010: Display Band & Marching Band Assessment

2010-04-12T10:12:00.006+08:00

Central Judging Results
10th April 2010 (Saturday)

Assessment of Marching Band
Chong Boon Secondary School – Merit
Montfort Secondary School – Merit
Yuying Secondary School – Distinction
Maris Stella High School – Distinction

Display Band
Tanjong Katong Secondary – Gold
Ping Yi Secondary – Gold
Bukit Panjang Government High School – Silver
Yusof Ishak Secondary – Bronze
Springfield Secondary – Bronze
Bowen Secondary – Gold With Honours
West Spring Secondary – Silver
Deyi Secondary – Gold With Honours

Best Drum Major of The Year – Deyi Secondary
Best Band of The Year – Deyi Secondary

Congratulations to all the bands whom have worked hard for the past few months. This year's results were outstanding and its a new way to start with most of the band converting to DCI. Good luck for the upcoming SYFs. =D

Sec1 Orientation - CCA Fair 2010

2010-01-07T09:29:00.003+08:00

Hey guys,

I would like to congratulate the band on yesterday's performance under the baton of Miss Seah (If i was not wrong). Heard that it went smoothly and was a successful one. Hurray!Bravo!Congrats!You All Did It!Way to go!Great Work! Hope that this time the band will recieve many strings of new recruits of Sec 1s. May the band grow and prosper in the coming days.

Signing Off - F.Irkandar

35th Secondary School NCO Camp '09

2009-11-04T16:27:00.001+08:00

35th Secondary School Band NCO Camp 2009
Passing Out Parade (POP)
6 November 2009, Friday7pm, at Co-Curricular Activities Branch (CCAB)
MOE Co-Curricular Activities Branch (CCAB), 21 Evans Road 259366

Do attend it and give your support to our beloved band leaders. =D

UpDates on Band Practices

2009-10-31T13:45:00.004+08:00

Here are the schedule for band practices for November and December:

NOVEMBER:
2nd(MON) SEC1: 8:00-12:00 [MISS KOH]
3rd(TUE) SEC2&3: 13:30-16:30 [MR TAN]
4th(WED SEC1: 8:00-11:00 [MRS CHNG]
5th(THURS) ALL: 13:30-16:30 [MRS QUEK]
7th(SAT) MEMBERS GOING HK: 8:00-11:30 [MISS KOH]
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9th(MON) SEC1: 8:00-12:00 [MISS KOH]
10th(TUE) SEC2&3: 9:00-12:00 [MR TAN]
12th(THURS) ALL: 9:00-12:00 [MRS QUEK] (Changes: 13:30-16:30)
13th(FRI) SEC1: 8:00-12:00 [MRS CHNG]
14th(SAT)MEMBERS GOING HK+SEC4/5: 8:00-11:30 [MR TAN] (Changes:All Teachers)
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20th(FRI) ALL+SEC4/5: 9:00-16:30 [MRS CHNG]
21st(SAT) MEMBERS GOING HK+SEC4/5: 8:00-11:30 [MRS QUEK]
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23rd(MON) MEMBERS GOING HK+SEC4/5: 13:30-16:30 [MISS KOH]
24th(TUE) MEMBERS GOING HK+SEC4/5: 13:30-16:30 [MR TAN]
25th(WED) MEMBERS GOING HK+SEC4/5: 9:00-16:30 [MRS QUEK]
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28TH NOVEMBER 09 TO 2ND DECEMBER 09 - BGSS BAND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING TRIP TO HONG KONG

DECEMBER:
21ST(MON) ALL: 9:00-12:00 [MRS CHNG]

*PLZ NOTE THAT DO BE EARLY FOR ALL PRACTICES. LATECOMERS/ABSENTEES WITHOUT VALID REASONS WILL BE DEALT WITH SEVERELY.

*IF THERE SHOULD BE ANY CHANGES, WE'LL PUBLISH THE CHANGES IMMEDIATELY.

HAVE A NICE DAY. =)

UPDATES!!

2009-09-07T20:18:00.003+08:00

Hey bandmates ..
Its been awhile that any1 has posted since i don't know when. This is just an informative message to all bandmates.Plz visit our band's soundclick account to listen to band songs.
This is the url : http://www.soundclick.com/BGSSCONCERTBAND
If you would like to recommend some songs,do plz send me a msg to my e-mail : fzl62@hotmail .com or text me @ 82797663.

With much loves..
Your senior..
-Fazil-

2009-07-31T22:44:00.002+08:00

Dear beloved graduating seniors,
Just a reminder that our 5th Graduation Ceremony 2009 is on:
DATE: this coming Wednesday, 5th August 2009.
TIME: 4pm to 6pm.
VENUE: Music room.

Please RSVP with either HEECHENG or CHARMAINE latest BY 1st August 2009.

GRADUATED SENIORS ARE ALL WELCOME TO JOIN US IN THIS JOYOUS OCCASION. (:

See you there!
Charmaine :]

2009-07-25T22:47:00.003+08:00

Hey Guys, updates for the week.

Band will resume on: (this)
monday-27/7 for main band,
tuesday-28/7 for junior band.
wednesday for juniors? Will inform again on tues.

SEE YOU SOON! :D
P.S. Please maintain your good personal hygiene okay? :]
-charmaine <33

2009-06-25T21:44:00.005+08:00

HELLO :D

1) DUE TO THE H1N1 VIRUS, THERE WILL BE NO BAND PRACTICE FOR THE WHOLE OF NEXT WEEK. :)
2) THOSE INTERESTED IN ORDERING THE SYF'09 PHOTOS, PLEASE INFORM HEECHENG WHEN SCHOOL REOPENS.

OKAY, THAT'S ABOUT IT. :P

TAKE CARE,
CHARMAINE.

2009-06-23T22:32:00.006+08:00

To main band:
Hi. Anyone interested to go for the AYG opening ceremony? Its on next monday (29/6), 7.30pm at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Transport will be provided. Please let me know by tmr! :D

* We've got limited tickets, so inform me FAST! *

Charmaine :]

2009-06-08T21:40:00.002+08:00

REMINDER! Pls bring your band uniform tmr! I repeat. PLEASE BRING YOUR BAND UNIFORM TMR! Latest deadline. For those who have returned pls kindly approach manwing/maggie/zaid (QM Uniform) tmr to sign your name cos if you didn't sign means you nv return! And they will keep buzzing you until you do so.

On behalf of QM Uniform,
(itsmeagain) :D

2009-06-05T20:15:00.003+08:00

The 3-Day June Intensive Practise Organisers would like to THANK everyone for their co-operation during the 3-days. We would also like to thank the Teachers, Games and Food committee for putting in so much effort to help make these 3-days a success.Would also like to thank the Seniors for their never-ending support to our band. Thanking those who helped in one way or another. THANK YOU! :D

On behalf of the organisers,
Charmaine :)

2009-05-27T21:10:00.003+08:00

REMINDER:

*PLEASE PAY YOUR $5 (BAND FUND) AND $7.50 (FOR 3-DAYS OF FOOD) TO MASLINDA ASAP, ITS ACTUALLY ALREADY OVERDUE.

*PLEASE HAND IN THE BAND INTENSIVE TRAINING CONSENT FORMS TO CHARMAINE OR SHIYUN BY TMR. PLEASE INDICATE VEGETARIAN/HALAL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAPER. IF YOU CAN'T COME ON A CERTAIN DAY, PLEASE GET THE EXCUSE LETTER FROM ME.

P.S. PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING ALONG YOUR OWN WATERBOTTLES ON THE PRACTICE DAYS ITSELF.

THANK YOU.

CHARMAINE~

2009-05-21T22:27:00.004+08:00

Those who havent received their consent forms for the june holiday practices, please get it from Charmaine(sec 2-3s)or Shiyun(sec 1s) asap and return during the next band practice. Please give Charmaine your replies for the EOY trip (sec 1-3s) to either perth or hongkong. Please note that the sec 1s are not confirmed going and subsidies may not be as much as the sec2-4s as priority is given to them. Should there be any queries, do not hesitate to look for me.

P.S: Those who still owe mc/parent's letter,please remember to give it to me when you see me around. Thanks.

lurvves,
CHARMAINE <3

2009-05-12T13:39:00.002+08:00

band is starting tomorrow. :D

2009-05-09T23:10:00.004+08:00

Sec 4's & 5's have 'stepped down' for their O's, so here's a well wishing for them. "Work hard and all the best! The whole band will be rooting for you! Rock on! :)"

Okay,exams are finally over and band resumes on:
13/5 [wed]- sec 2s and 3s (confirmed and compulsory)
19/5 [tue]- sec 1s (to be confirmed)

Please attend okay, attendance is compulsory. See you then. :D
TAKE CARE.

P.S. Please keep yourselves updated by visiting our band notice board. :-] Thanks.

With <3,
Charmaine :D

2009-04-15T20:21:00.002+08:00

Heyy band! (: Band's standing down for your MYE so work hard okay? We've done well for SYF, its now time to do well in our studies too.Practice resumes on 13/5/09 for the main band. All the best and take care! :D

With much lovess <3,
CHARMAINEEE~

2009-04-03T20:26:00.004+08:00

Everyone's talking about...

2009 BAND SYF!

haha, I wonder what everyone's talking about eh! ANYWAY! I hoped to be the first to post about this. Lol. Alrighty, for all those who went for SYF this year, these are the words you should remember for life!

"Band number 85 - Bedok Green Secondary School - - - -

SILVER !"

And thats when everyone cheered, jumped, screamed, danced, and cried. (:
After 8 years, Bedok Green got its silver medal.

We did it guys,
we've made HISTORY. ;D

Thanks to our conductors, teachers,
and members of course ! So - what's our next aim for SYF?

GOLD!

Best of luck juniors!

Warmest regards,
SherilAmilia(:
Percussion.

2009-04-01T23:41:00.006+08:00

Hey band members!
Listen,

We only have one day left from now. In fact, I'm creating panda eyebags just for this post. In case anyone needs it, lol. Alright! Anyway!

This is our time - our chance to show everyone how much we've really worked for that silver. It doesn't matter anymore who plays better or who has the best parts. The point is that we've worked through all those hard and easy going times together and its best we finish what we started. Whenever you feel like giving up, ask yourself why you had hold on for so long in the first place. Turning back now isn't even an option, because the fact that even looking back would be considered an offence cuz we very well know how much effort we've put into wanting to achieve this. People who dream will be winners one day, but people who work towards their dreams are already winners. (: We have to look forward for this - nothing great has ever been achieved without enthusiasm. Besides , the best way out is always through! Lets not wait to strike till the iron is hot, but make it hot by striking okay? (:

We might not know what our future has written for us, but we do know that we were given the opportunity to shape it with every rough and smooth road we've went through together. Its not really about winning, its about wanting to win. It may be hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed. The mind that is anxious about future events is miserable & the only way to happiness is to cease worrying things which are beyond the power of our will. What I'm trying to say is, all we have to do left is give it our best shot and never, never leave with any sort of regret. It doesnt matter what results we may receive at the end of the day, just NO DISSAPPOINTMENTS ! Lets just let fate do its job. :D

Always remember!
Our greatest glory consist not in never falling, but in rising every time we fail -

WE KNOW WE CAN!

SILVER, 2009 SYF, Bedok Green Secondary School! ^^

Warm wishes,
SherilAmilia(:
Percussion.

2009-03-28T19:12:00.003+08:00

Hey all, its me again (:
UPDATESSS~
(for those participating in SYF only-main band)

Monday-compulsory sectionals (3.30pm to 6pm)-attendance WILL be taken.
Tuesday-rest day! [: (no sectionals)
Wednesday-usual practice with MR FAHMI(3.30pm to 6.30pm)
Thursday-final practice before the battle begins! (3.15pm-[not confirmed as we will end earlier to rest for SYF the next day])
Friday-SYF at SINGAPORE CONFERENCE HALL( leave school by 9.15am,around 10.15am we have to be there, competition starts at 11.00 sharp-any delay will cause deduction of points)

Yup,thats about it for this coming week, guys lets really give our best alrights? (: Its a once-in-a-lifetime experience, so treasure it! ROCK ON! [:

Yours truly,

CHARMAINE xD

2009-03-21T22:16:00.006+08:00

Hey Band! x)

hope you all had fun during the 2 day 1 night band camp.although it was kinda short,i know you have gotten to know one another much better right? (:

UPDATESSS~
MAIN BAND: practice resumes on MONDAY(3.30pm-6.30pm)
*ALL MAIN BAND MEMBERS MUST COME AS WE WILL BE PERFORMING FOR MDM TAY*
sectionals on TUESDAY(2.45pm-5pm)
WEDNESDAY practice---postponed to THURSDAY instead (3.30pm-6.30pm)
SATURDAY practice 8.o0am -11.30am
[please come about/before 7.45am and help the percussion move the instruments to the hall]
JUNIOR BAND: practice resumes on TUESDAY (2.45 pm to 5.45 pm)

GUYS,
SYF is round the corner,WORK HARD kay? (:
REMEMBER OUR GOAL: SILVER! x)

SIGNING OFF,
Charmaine (:
[clarinetist]

2009-03-03T19:34:00.006+08:00

Updates~

Please pay your band fund, its $5 but if you make late payment, its +$1!
Band camp will be on Thursday & Friday - 19 & 20 March, in the Holiday week, so keep it free! (Secondary One juniors included)
First day of camp is an exchange at Henderson Secondary with EIGHT SCHOOLS, so prepare!
Woodwinds sectionals on 16th March Hols week.
Brasses sectionals on 17th March Hols week.
Percussion sectionals on 18th March Hols week.
We have saturday practise on every Saturday (except this saturday). Be there by 8a.m.! Percussion members be there by 7:45 to move the instruments up the hall.
Tuesdays practise are sectionals - its best if you come.

LAST THING.

We have chop-chop 1 MONTH LEFT. Why? We just got the news today..

SYF is on 4th of APRIL!

(10:30a.m. I think)

Lets work it out people, time's running out! We caaaaaaaaaan! SILVER! :]

Best regards;

SherilAmilia(:

2009-02-02T20:52:00.003+08:00

Yaw~

Okay, announcements& reminders!

Hand in the SYF rehearsal form tomorrow!
Tomorrow: The secondary one pupils who got posted to concert band will be coming, seniors; be there! (:
Sectionals to be done tomorrow & help Mrs. Chia with the arrival of the sec ones.
THIS WEDNESDAY is our last practice before the rehearsal, so attendence is compulsory! - well.. sort of. x)

Next, about the rehearsal:

7th February 2009
From 4p.m. - 10p.m (maybe you can tell your parents that its ends roughly at 10 - you know how band always drags. :] )
At Singapore Conference Hall
Be in band room by 4.p.m. sharp!
Attire: Band t-shirt and school bottom.
Prepare & give it our best ;]

Thats it band,
Practise well and hard,
make our rehearsal a blast.
We're already half-way through what we've been working for.
We know we can. (:
Remember: SILVER!

Warmest regards ,
SherilAmilia(:
Percussion.

2009-01-30T16:45:00.004+08:00

Hey!

This blog isn't dead, its just not ALIVE yet.
Possitive thinking people. x)
Oh and hahah, i just checked.
This blog only has 8 posts. Lollopop (:
Anyway, I wanted to like, post announcements
and stuff. But, sorry, I have ain't no idea what
to announce. Haha(:

Thats why seniors need to help me. -.-
Lol, but for now, the blog is updated information wise.
Thats not bad isn't it ;]

Thats all mua have, keep tagging yo (:

ILY!
SherilAmilia(:
Percussion

2009-01-17T00:57:00.003+08:00

Hello people!

Okay, i know this blog's been dead for a while.
Thats why I've put in effort to REVIVE it :D
See, everything's updated. All I need now is,
all the names in every section and the names of our
pervious band leaders. Lol, sorry, i dont know
all of em', so i need the seniors help!

Those who wants to post on this blog,
go right ahead and ask me for the username
and password. I'd give it to you, unless you're
not part of the BGCB family. As long as you're a
member, I'd give it to ya. :]
Please put in effort to keep this blog alive.
A one man's effort won't do, that why
this blog died for years. We all have to do
our part okeh! (:

I'll write out the url of this blog on the white
board in band on the next band practise.
Remind me okay!
For now, go and bloghop to everyone who's
in band, and everyone who USED to be in our band
(seniors) and tell them to keep visiting alright!

This blog is back in action yaw!

Oh, and credits to XingYing for helping me organise this blog. ;)

Thats all !
SherilAmilia(:
Percussion.

2008-07-26T23:20:00.006+08:00

Okay everyone.

Sheril here (:

I seriously dont really like the fact that
I'm always the one posting but
hopefully we will take turns okay?
alright, now, this post is about brilliantte.
or however you spell that. xD
Its a video of you all practising the finale dance steps.
The percussion didnt have to dance,
so me and Jiayin was upstairs recording.
Those are our voices at the background. (:
The others are pictures that I managed to take during brilliante.
so enjoy!

Percussion and band leaders showing off Nazri's cupcakes. (:

Band members putting their hands together! x)

Syariff getting bullied!

BRILLANTE!

Blurry Shawn ! :D

Whos that sitting alone? x

Smile to the camera! (or Sheril) lol

They were watching a show, seriously. x)

Percussion instruments under protection!

Next, the videos!

HEY! Who said band can't dance? x)

C'mon percussion members, support the band! ==

Thats all guys~

Sheril Amilia.(:

Percussion.

HELLO!

2007-11-18T23:17:00.000+08:00

Heyz,

Sheril told me to post so here I am. I am supposed to sleep but I just can't. HAHAHAHAHA. This blog is kind of pathetic because there is only 5 posts out of ALOT ALOT posts you can post.

Hahaha. I shall edit this blog here and there to make it look more interesting. So,anyways. Band camp's on Wednesday. Don't give Xiao Xi or whoever headaches,ah! And seniors are coming to visit us so camp will be even more interesting.

WOOHOO. Lame,seh. So, PEOPLE. Come tomorrow,okay? I must see whoever tomorrow,ah! Must not stress Mr. Fahmy.

And people, all I can tell is the email for this blog is bedokgreenband@hotmail.com. You chase after me for the password. It's pretty simple,by the way.

UPDATE this blog,okay? Target = AT LEAST 50 posts. Hey, 44 more to go. Not that many,mah! So,yeahhh!

Good night,everybody! Sleep tight!

Love,
Syafiqah ((((;
(Clarinetist,yaw!)

2007-11-10T00:43:00.001+08:00

today, 9th november.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
TO OUR DEAREST BAND MAJOR.

haha. happy birthday wanning!!
=))

sheril amilia.
junior, percussion.

2007-08-11T09:32:00.001+08:00

okay... listen! (:

this blog is really lacking of posts.
so, to make this situation better,
i decided that maybe, i would post
on behalf of the junior band members.
ok, let me start. About national day.
Nine people got selected. Only nine. T.T
erm. All the percussion members, which is...
me, Amielia, Yu lu, Hong En, Josephine
Syarif, Jordan, Shawn and erm.. the tuba guy.
SORRY! I cant remember his name. -.-
Was it Jackson? I think. Lol, i dont know.
When we were choosen, we were really
excited to try our uniforms.
lol. its cool~ ok, anw, we got it in the end
and yeah. it was okay.

On that day, the performance,
suprisingly, none of us were nervous.
Lol, okay, maybe i was. A little.
Hahah, at least everything went out
well. (: Unlike the past rehearsal.. lol.
erm. ohh, band was the loudest. :D
we kept shouting and shouting. well,
actually, we kept shouting when the china
boys was singing. xD
they were cool aren't they (: ok, erm.
to be in exact, the people that shouted a lot was
me, jia yin and the french horn members.
wait. and nazri. ohh, erm. was wanning
shouting? ok, im not sure.
oh, yeah. when wanning was conducting,
me and alvin kept smiling at her. She
looked as if she wanted to laugh. ;D ok,
during the finale, when alvin had 2 swing the
big biggg flag, it accidentally became prata.
hahah. ok, then erm. i dunno wad to say ready.
OHH! the community singing. we all kept
standing at EVERY song. it was damn funny!
ok, but we improvised. lol. the final song then
stand.(eh, you all stand, you're blocking me;
im too short to be seen!! im standing
behind -.-)erm. thats all i have to say.
ohh, we, the junior band, were so 'enthu'
to wear the uniform. Is that suprising? xD
ok, till next time.

SherilAmilia
junior band, PERCUSSION.

2007-08-09T12:57:00.000+08:00

yoyo!

HAPPY NATIONAL DAY!!
xD

ytd's concert was a great success, especially the community singing?
lolx.. everyone was so high and sang along. xD
waving the flags, pong pong and orchids left and right..
heheh..
thanks bandies.. =D

hope u all had enjoyed urselves..

jingyin frm flute section signing off. xD

HEY GUYS!

2007-08-05T18:40:00.000+08:00

hey!
this is sheril here.
erm. from precussion?? yeah.
the one who made this erm. blog.
alwite, what do you think?
i hope this is okay yea?
lol. ohh, tag, tag, tag!!
and those who wants to post something,
tell me okays? i'll give u the
user name and password. =)
and, if you guys have blogs,
tag so i can link yea alwite?
till then, bye!!