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Sunday, September 06, 2009

Hi band,

I believe this is the first time I’m posting something up on the band blog. I’m not someone who’s into blogging, but I thought I should share some of my thoughts about what has been going on lately.

We have been hearing news of our members wanting to quit band, one by one. And the reasons are the same – (i) Mr Ng, (ii) Long hours, (iii) Band is boring.

It is very very sad, and frustrating in fact, to know that our fellow band members are losing interest and giving up on something that has taken many years to establish. And I believe I speak on behalf of Ms Tan and the seniors too.

Coming from band myself, I’ve always enjoyed playing the trumpet and playing music with the band. I joined band many years back, when I was in Primary 2. And band became my only CCA for over 10 years.

Throughout my years in band, I was pretty much like all of you; I got bored at times and skipped band; I hated my instructor and called him the nastiest nicknames behind his back; I screwed up in many performances and ended up in tears.

Yet now, I see my days in band as one of the most memorable and treasured times in my school life.

I hope those of you who are thinking of quitting will reconsider your decision and choose wisely. Do not harp on the unpleasant memories (e.g. Mr Ng’s scoldings, etc). But think about the fun times in band, your section mates, your friends, and most importantly, the joy of playing music together.

And trust me, in time to come, you’ll look back and think of band days as one of your fondest memories in school.

Love,
Miss Ong

**

Reminder:
Band pracs during Sep hols will be on Thursday and Friday. Please report at 8am. Seniors, if you're coming, please be properly attired (school top), proper shoes, and no dyed hair.


Profile of ESMB East Spring Military Band 12 yearsOLD Tampines St 33 East Spring Secondary School Ze Music Bender Mr Ng Kok Hin Ze Teachers-In-Charge Ms Maybeline Tan Mr Evan Lau Ze Commitee Band Major : Denise Drum Major : Hanif Quarter Mistress : Sheryl Secretary/Treasurer : Adelina Recruit IC : Li Wei & Dika Librarian : Cai Ling & Anis Drill IC : Denise & Hanif Uniform IC : Tay Bin & Shuling Concert Head : Joey & Cenli Members of ESMB FLUTISTS Irfi (Section Leader) Adelina Joann Jia Qi Haziqah CLARINETISTS Cen li (Section Leader) Miao Yi (Assistant Section Leader) Shuling Cai Ling Sylvia Xin Hui Chai Ling Ming Ming Pei Xuan SAXOPHONISTS Joanna (Section Leader) Denise Sheryl Anis Darren Si Min FRENCH HORNISTS Joey (Section Leader) Amalina Mei Ting Chao Qun TRUMPETERS Dika (Section Leader) Kammie Shafiqah Yanti Ain Nikko Jolene Huda Cecilia TROMBONISTS Yong Qiang (Section Leader) Adeline (Assistant Section Leader) Tay Bin Radin Jocelyn EUPHONISTS+TUBISTS Li Wei (Section Leader) Kenny Justin Jeremy Ray PERCUSSIONISTS Atikah (Section Leader) Max (Assistant Section Leader) Hanif Jia Qing Carla Nee Sheng Adrie Alumni of ESMB 9th Batch (2008) Michelle (Saxophone)-Band Major Jia Sheng (Tuba)-Drum Major & Drill I/C Enrica (Euphonium)-Quarter Mistress Shafiqa (Trumpet)-Secretary/Treasurer Zhi Ran (Trumpet)-Recruit I/C Jia Qian (Clarinet)-Uniform I/C Anna (Flute) & Kenneth (Tuba)-Concert Head Bradley (Clarinet)-Section Leader Syafiq (Percussion) Syahir (Trumpet) 8th Batch (2008) Farah (French Horn)-Band Major Firdaus (French Horn)-Drum Major & Section Leader Ashikin (Clarinet)-Quarter Mistress Nasuha (Saxophone)-Secretary/Treasurer Syafiq (Percussion)-Recruit I/C Eugene (Percussion)-Drill I/C Wen Wen (Saxophone)-Uniform I/C Fadhilah (Clarinet)-Section Leader Khairunnisa (Trombone)-Section Leader Nabilah (Euphonium)-Section Leader Erwin (Percussion)-Section Leader Asri (Percussion) 7th Batch (2007) Jared (Clarinet)-Band Major Glenn (Tuba)-Drum Major Tiara (Saxophone)-Quarter Mistress Syamsiah (Clarinet)- Secretary/Treasurer Kenneth (Percussion)-Drill I/C Emilia (Clarinet)-Uniform I/C Fatin (Flute)-Section Leader Izzah (Flute) Zhi Jun (Flute) Maisharaqh (Clarinet)-Section Leader Jia Min (Oboe) Christin (Saxophone)-Section Leader Kai Lin (Trombone)-Section Leader Azryl (Euphonium)-Section Leader Adilah (Trumpet)-Section Leader Carleen (Trumpet) Azri (Tuba)-Section Leader Hafiyan (Percussion)-Section Leader Yan Wei (Percussion) Samuel (Percussion) Sounds of ESMB Awards of ESMB ~2nd NBC : Silver ~SYF '07 : Bronze ~SYF '09 : SILVER!! ~3rd NBC : Silver Archives of ESMB	Sunday, September 06, 2009 Hi band, I believe this is the first time I’m posting something up on the band blog. I’m not someone who’s into blogging, but I thought I should share some of my thoughts about what has been going on lately. We have been hearing news of our members wanting to quit band, one by one. And the reasons are the same – (i) Mr Ng, (ii) Long hours, (iii) Band is boring. It is very very sad, and frustrating in fact, to know that our fellow band members are losing interest and giving up on something that has taken many years to establish. And I believe I speak on behalf of Ms Tan and the seniors too. Coming from band myself, I’ve always enjoyed playing the trumpet and playing music with the band. I joined band many years back, when I was in Primary 2. And band became my only CCA for over 10 years. Throughout my years in band, I was pretty much like all of you; I got bored at times and skipped band; I hated my instructor and called him the nastiest nicknames behind his back; I screwed up in many performances and ended up in tears. Yet now, I see my days in band as one of the most memorable and treasured times in my school life. I hope those of you who are thinking of quitting will reconsider your decision and choose wisely. Do not harp on the unpleasant memories (e.g. Mr Ng’s scoldings, etc). But think about the fun times in band, your section mates, your friends, and most importantly, the joy of playing music together. And trust me, in time to come, you’ll look back and think of band days as one of your fondest memories in school. Love, Miss Ong ** Reminder: Band pracs during Sep hols will be on Thursday and Friday. Please report at 8am. Seniors, if you're coming, please be properly attired (school top), proper shoes, and no dyed hair.