yea i agree with tiara.i hope all the bandmates are clear and understand what she said.I am happy that all of you the spirit is high abit. Can increase to the maximum till SYF and achieve the target we want. During this holiday, we can hav more practice.i hope u all come for more sectionals.BEST is evryday go to school for minimum of 2hour for sectionals and i can gurantee tat ervyone will see a big big improvement. By nxt year april we may even get some GOLD medal ? yea so WORK HARD STRIVE HARD!!! I BELIEVE IN ALL AND U ALL MUST BELIEVE IN URSLF.


kenneth..god bless all

Hello all! Tiara here. I havent posted anything in the new blog yet, so i figured I should do so now (:
I have not seen you practice yet, and I know I only came for the movie. Hehe.
But anyway, after hearing comments by Desmond, Kenneth (percussion), Glenn and some other seniors, it seems like all of you are at the brink of giving up.

Well, dont.
I wanted to speak to you guys before i left, but everything seemed so exciting... The night walk and all, that i didnt want to spoil your mood. So here goes.
I understand the frustration you guys get whenever Mr Ng nags and shouts at you.
He says stuff that are mean and really hurtful. And whenever he does that, this is what goes through your mind-

"What the hell? He doesnt have hope for us! He says we suck! The way he talks is like he doesnt even believe in us! He is completely oblivious to people's feelings!"

And when your marching didnt look like marching at all, you got screamed into your ears by seniors and your band and drum major, it didnt look as if it got into you guys. It looked as if your ears were made out of stone. Probably because you're tired. And you think that it's pointless for you to even try so hard to do well, when it looks hopeless and its all going downhill.

Let me tell you. You guys are wrong. To achieve something, you must give your 150%. To achieve something, it takes your blood, sweat and tears. Though it always makes you feel like you should give up, DONT. Remember, that silver that all of you want, IS RIGHT THERE WAITING FOR YOU TO CLAIM IT. But to get to it, you must prove that you deserve it. I'm serious. That silver medal, IS RIGHT THERE. RIGHT SMACK IN YOUR FACE. But if you dont give your all, it doesnt prove that you deserve it.

Ever heard of reverse psychology? That's the tactic that Mr Ng is using so that you guys can get better. The problem is, many of you take it the wrong way. For example, when he says "Why your sound like that? You dunno how to play ah?" His aim is to get you to feel like this "But I knw how to play what! I am gonna show him that I can play my instrument and I'm gonna make a very good sound until it blows him away!"
HOWEVER, most of you guys take it this way- "Why is he always picking on me?! I've tried my best and i still cant do it!"
If that's the case, then I'd have to say your best is not enough. Put in another 20% more effort to what you're giving now, I bet yall will be fine. Never take Mr Ng's scolding wrongly. He doesnt like scolding you guys. He wants yall to like him as a conductor and as a friend. He got you your Silver in NBC. he got you your bronze, YOUR FIRST BRONZE EVER, for SYF. You think it'll be impossible for you to get a silver? I dont think so. With the passion and the drive, I'm sure you guys can make it. With the best teachers in charge who will always cheer you on, it's not impossible to get your silver next year. And not forgetting, the team of leaders to keep pushing you and reminding you that you're almost there, reaching the peak.

Think about it guys, it's November, Push yourself harder and harder and hold that for just a couple of months. You'll see. The sacrifices you've made, and the tiring days of drills and sectionals and scoldings, will all pay off. When you work hard, and you get your goal, you actually feel the pleasure of earning something with your cold hard work. When you hear what you've earned after it's being announced, you'll deserve every moment of joy and happiness because you worked hard for it. Toughen up guys! Every one of the seniors have confidence in you. Most importantly, you must have confidence in yourselves. Dont let whatever scoldings you get break you. Instead, let it make you; let it make you a better player.

Remember guys, the band doesnt work alone. every single person in the band is significant. If you think someone sitting beside you is lagging, wake them up. You're a team. Everyone has their role. I dont doubt any of you guys. So dont ever doubt and underestimate yourselves. When you feel like you cant do it, scrap that thoughts aside because YOU CAN. You guys are blessed with the best teachers in charge and the best group of comm members to work with. Dont step over their authority. Really, when you've graduated, like the other seniors and i, you'll miss the feeling of being in a team. Crying together, laughing together, and sharing a victory together. Embrace every moment you got as a team and put it into good use.

Come on guys, dont fall weak now! Just months away from the real competition. Do your best, never give up. When you fall, you dont just lay there. You get up, and start over.

Thats all i have to say. Good luck, stay strong, and give it your best shot. The feeling when you achieve that goal, is something you'll never forget. Trust me, i've felt it (: enjoy playing the music, and bring home that silver! Wooo!

Xoxo
tiara (:

hey hey ppl of EAST SPRING MILITARY BAND!!! hope uu guys enjoyed the camp and hope uu learn something from it...good job comm members..uu ppl really work hard!!! and good job band members!!! uu guys proved to me that uu are a group of tough teenagers!!! even thought MR NG screamed and shouted at us during combine and when MISS TAN and MISS ONG and the BAND and DRUM MAJOR and MYSELF shouted at uu ppl during drills and the march...but uu ppl pulled through it all!!! so proud!!! this should be the way...now our goal is SYF!!!ii dreamt last night..that we got a silver for SYF!!! isnt it cool!!! hahahahahaha...lols!!! LETS ALL WORK HARD TOGETHER AS A BAND AND FACE THIS CHALLENGE AS A BAND!!! ONE BAND ONE SOUND!!! ELEVEN SECTIONS ONE HEART BEAT!!! AND THAT IS TO GET A SILVER FOR THE UPCOMING SINGAPORE YOUTH FESTIVAL...TO PROVE TO THE WHOLE SCHOOL...THE P MR NG AND THE TESCHERS THAT EAST SPRING MILITARY BAND CAN DO IT!!! WE HAVE ALREADY DONE IT IN THE PREVIOUS SYF AND THE SEC ONES HAVE DONE IT IN NBC!!! AND WITH THE COOPERATION OF EVERY ONE, II AM SURE WE WILL DO IT IN THE UPCOMING SYF AND GET THE SILVER WE WANT!!! BUT WE CAN ONLY DO THIS IF UU PPL COME FOR PRACTICE REGULARLY DO NOT SKIP PRACTICE...HAVE SECTIONALS AND TAKE THEM SERIOUSLY!! AND THE SILVER WILL FIND ITS WAY TO US!!! AND DUN BECOS OF A LITTLE SCOLDING FROM UR SENIORS AND THE BAND MAJOR OR DDRUM MAJOR OR THE TEACHERS IN CHARGE OR FROM MR NG UU PPL QUIT BAND!!!! THE SEC 3s AND THE SENIORS HAVE WENT THROUGH THIS BUT WE ARE STILL HERE...REMEMBER...THERE IS ALWAYS A CALM AFTER EVERY STORM!!! SPEAK TO THE TEACHERS THE SENIORS OR ENEV THE SEC 3 PPL IF UU NEED HELP!!!
let me encourage uu with this...ii use this to encourage myself when ii wasnt allowed to play with the band...IF MUSIC IS UR PASSION LET NO CRITICISM TAKE THAT PASSION AWAY BUT THREAT IT AS A LEARNING EXPERIENCE!!!


loves..glennyboii...hahas

today, we've just ended our band camp.
i know all of you are really, really tired so have a really good rest aites?
during the band camp,
i've seen how you guys have improved.
despite the tiring drills, march and play, the scoldings and punishments,
you guys have proved me that you really can do it.
today,
you all played well although most were sleeping during practice and i did too.(LOLS)
and i am sure you guys realised the change in Mr Ng.
yesterday, when he was marinating the chickens, we had a chat.
he said that if possible, he really dont want to scold you guys.
but he had to, cause he wants us to improve.
he got to do it in order to make you really play well.
he told me, he'll try his best to control and relax.
it is understood why he scolded us.
if he had been reminding us about what to do and we didnt do it up to his expectations,
of course he would be angry.
like the marching drills we had.
Ms Tan had already asked all to shout,
but no one did.
i was angry because the instruction was simple yet no one was doing it.
we really have to understand him, he said it was neither's fault.
he even treated us the chickens and help marinate them.
to think back, he had done a lot for us.
don't you think it's now our part to repay him?
Ms Tan and Ms Ong also had put alot of effort for us.
it's time for us to do the best for them.
give it all for them and for us.

Me, Firdaus and Kenneth have this plan of making Mondays during school day as an extra practice.
it'll be short, only 2 hours of sectionals and done.
i think that an extra 2 hours wont hurt and of course, it will benefit us alot.
SYF is getting nearer.
let's put extra effort and make it happen.

we can do it.
really, we can.

drink lots of water.

-farah((:

Hi bandmates.thank you for partiipating in the band camp and go for the exchange during the 3days 2nights. I hope evryone work hard for the next exchange on 3rd dec and do good job.Good Luck to All of You xD

alright,
since not all of you got the items list of what to bring for camp next week,
your caring Band Major(LOLS) will just post it here for the easy access of all of you.

Item List

1. 4 T-shirts (ESSS or Band T-shirt)
2. 4 shorts/long pants (PE shorts or plain dark blue)
3. 1 full set of toiletries (shampoo, shower foam, comb.. etc)
4. Bath tpwel/face towel
5. 4 sets of undergarment
6. 1 pair of socks (NO ankle socks)
7. 1 pair of track shoes
8. 1 torch light with extra working batteries
9. 1 mug
10. 1 empty 1.5 bottle
11. writing materials
12. A pair of slippers
13. 1 sleeping bag (please bring!)
14. sweater/jacket
15. Money (around $15 to $20)

optional items:

1. medicine (if necessary)
2. Plastic bags for wet clothings
3. insect repellent

ATTENTION:

1. make sure all your belongings have your name on it.
2. No electronic devices.
3. No contact lenses
4. No valuables

TAKE NOTE: food will not be provided. during lunch and dinner, you will be allowed to go out to Tampines Mart and buy your food. Make sure the amount you bring is enough to fill your empty stomachs throughout the camp.
Please, this is for your own safety. If you are not feeling well, please report. I want the camp to be an enjoyable one, not a sad one(:

aites.
start packing and see ya!
peace.

farah(:

Hi ,this is ken from percussion section. I am glad that the band is improving and i hope everyone can take some initiative to come and do more practices. I am sorry that i am not a good leader in the past. My attitude is not perfect too. I dunno how to talk in a way to motivate u all. You guys are lucky to have Ms Tan and Ms Ong. They help out alot and now we are able to change our band U. In my heart i feel that we can really do well next year for the SYF and get maybe a GOLD. BUT..i need all you band mates to come regularly and really work hard on those pieces. In no time we will be able to perform at many places and even travel if we get achievement next year. I also want to apologise to those seniors, juniors that maybe i shouted at or even argued with. Hope you all dont hate me cause i dont hate you all. All is because i wanted you all to do well only. Now my heart inside is lighted with a fire and i hope that fire wont fade away. I believe in all of you and you all must believe in yourselves. AIM HIGH GET HIGH. btw soon we will be forming alumni's band. so that in future if there is any concert or any performances we get to join in and have fun with all of you. * Practice makes perfect * thats all i can say.
I WISH ALL OF YOU THE BEST AND ACHIEVE WAD ALL OF US WANTED TO ACHIEVE!
GAMBATTE YO xD

at last,
the band blog is updated.
haha.
just ended the NCO camp yesterday.
thanks to those who came and supported.
really appreciate it from the bottom of my heart.
the NCO camp had benefited me a lot.
a lot of skills and knowledge were taught and shared.
don't worry, it's my turn now to spread it to my band.
i'll give my utmost effort to serve ESMB,
cause next year i want to leave with a light heart.
i'm only left with how many months with ESMB if you guys don't realise that.
next year,
speech day will be the last performance for the current sec 3s.
but for now,
there are things ahead of us that we must focus on.
band camp,
2 band exchanges,
SYF etc.
dear members,
although some people might call us band geeks,
they don't realise that being in a band
is way better than any other things.
here are some evidences.

The scores of elementary instrumental music students on standardized math tests increased with each year they participated in the instrumental program.
- "Music Training Helps Underachievers," Nature, May 26, 1996

In a 2000 survey, 73 percent of respondents agree that teens who play instrument are less likely to have discipline problems.
- American Love Making Music - And Value Music Education More Than Highly Than Ever, American Music

so guys,
who says band is a waste of time.
you're actually benefiting something you couldn't see.
aren't you glad to be the priviledged one?
i hope to see better attendance in the upcoming band practices.
do attend those practices cause each one of them is really precious.
if you can't come,
do inform the teachers-in-charge or the BM/DM.
and for those who wants to cabot or run away,
i'll chase(:
peace.

with quavers and crotchets,
your BM.