Do you want to join a band outside of CHR? Now you can!
The Band Directors' Association Singapore (BDAS) is pleased to announce its plans to start off a national concert band, which will be named the National Youth Winds (NYW), consisting of school concert band members from around Singapore.
To join, BDAS will be conducting auditions on 23rd and 24th May 2009. An acknowledgement letter will be mailed to applicant with the exact details (confirmed time and venue) of the audition.
To mark the debut of the NYW, selected applicants will also be performing together under the baton of Mr. Jan Van der Roost on 20th June 2009, 7pm at the Singapore Conference Hall.
1. Criteria for the Audition: - Ages 15 - 25 - More than three years experience playing an instrument - Choice piece (Own selection by applicant) - Sight Reading Piece (To be chosen by BDAS Committee) -Major scales up to four (4) flats and four (4) sharps
2. Proposed Rehearsal Dates (Concert): - May 30th, May 31st - 5th to 7th June, 12th June, 13th June - 17th to 19th June (Rehearsal with Mr. Jan Van der Roost)
3. Venue for Rehearsal - Singapore Wind Symphony Bandroom situated at Ulu Pandan Community Centre - Percussion Instruments will be provided
4. Items to bring for Audition -Instrument - Scores needed for audition - No music stand required
Closing date for application submission will be 16th May 2009 (Saturday).
Those who are interested, can give your names to me or Miss Juliza. Miss Juliza will help you to sign up. It's a band outside of CHR. Those who wants to continue their band journey after you leave CHR, this is the chance for you to get a band outside!
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The School Band started in 2003.
Its ability has grown since then.
The band has been actively participating and performing in events like the Annual Speech and Prize-giving Day, National Day celebration and Teachers' Day celebration.
The band participated in the Singapore Youth Festival in 2005 and 2009 and received the bronze award.
Conductor
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Mr Tan A.K.
Began his musical experience as a pianist when he was in primary school.
He began playing the trumpet when he joined his secondary school's band, under the guidance from members of the British Royal Marine Band.
The young enthusiastic trumpeter has never looked back since.
For over 30 years, Mr. Tan has performed extensively as 1st chair/lead trumpeter in various concert bands, symphony orchestras, jazz ensembles, brass ensembles & studio recordings.
In year 2000, he branched into full-time band music education & music conducting, With vast, diverse experience and knowledge, Mr. Tan has been actively performing and involved in the music education scene, both locally as well as overseas.
Mr. Tan has served as the President of the Singapore Wind Symphony and is currently an Executive Council Member of the Band Directors' Association of Singapore.
Mr. Tan currently directs Singapore Wind Symphony Youth Winds, Hua Yi Secondary School Concert Band, Mayflower Secondary School Concert Band & Christ Church Secondary School Band.
The Pledge
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We, the recruits of CHR Band pledge that we will be committed to Band. We will respect our leaders, teachers and instructors. We will be passionate and responsible musicians throughout our secondary school years. We will always give our best to bring up the band to greater heights.
The Band Executive Committee
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Teacher In-Charge: Miss Aisah
Mdm Juliza Miss Chong
Christ Church Band 2009-2010 Executive Committee Band Major: Syaridzuan Drum Major: Aisyah Kaliesha Percussion Quarter Master:Umairah Huda Brass Quarter Master:Umairah Huda Treasurer:Grace Lau Librarian:Aishah
2009-2010 Section Leaders Flute:Grace Clarinet,Saxophone,Oboe:Amelia,Jesslyn Horn:Shi Min Trumpet: Aisyah Trombone, Tuba & Euphonium: Nadhirah + Christian Percussion:Rebecca,Umairah