Hey band, yanda here.
Today's POP is quite a success, hope everyone is happy with their ranks. From now on there will be a change in ranking system, we will judge you guys by attendance, conduct etc and not by level. This is more fair to the rest.
Although Mr Foo have left us, but he will still be in our heart for a very long time.Well, as what Mr yeo said, there will be a change in the system so everyone be prepared for changes and there will be lots of work. We got to kick the old habit away which is coming band just on time, we got to come earlier so that we can start on time and end on time. Band practices can be fun but when come to serious playing, stay focus. We got to change to adapt to the 21st century. We as leaders will make sure everyone enjoys band and at the same time improve in our character developement and playing. How to enjoy? we must work with each other and AT LEAST respect each other. So that you happy i happy everyone happy. Then everyone will love band. We got to learn from our seniors mistake and make sure it doesn't happen again.
There must be a line drawn between seniors and juniors , friends and position.
Juniors (sec 1 and 2)
Respect your seniors, call them sir or mdm. Do not agrue with them, what they ask you to do , you do. If you got any doubts or feel that it's unfair, do tell the majors and we will judge for you.
Friends and Position
Outside band we can be friends, but in band no such thing as friends thingy. example, guy A have a higher rank than guy B. Both the same level. Outside they can play all they want. But in band guy B MUST listen to guy A. Simple as that.
To the new committee , it's time to get busy and get things done. If you are unsure what are you suppose to do, ASK us or seniors. We will be more than willing to help.
To the sec 4 and 5, do not worry about the band, the new majors will do a good job and will make sure mjr band stay strong. The band room will always be open for you so if you want to come back and see us, go ahead.
To the band, I know it's a hard time now as we do not have a conductor and currently Mr Yeo and Mr Ed is helping out. No matter who our future conductor is, respect him/her just like you respect Mr Yeo/Mr Ed or Mr Foo. All the best band! we can do it :)
That's all
Yanda
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Manjusri Concert Band
The band was first formed in 1982 and started off as a military band. Over the years, it evolved into the concert band of today.
Currently with about 50 members, the band has a dedicated team of young musicians and has strong support from the school. The band is one of the more popular co-curricular activity groups in the school and “striving towards excellence” is what the band believes in.
Focusing on enriching the members in music, discipline and team-spirit, the band organises camps, music exchange programmes and workshops to improve the skills of its members. The Manjusri Secondary School Concert Band clinched the Silver Award at the 2003, 2005 and 2007 Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging for Concert Bands. In the 2005 Sentosa Balloon Hats Festival, the band was awarded the 3rd Prize in the People’s Choice Award.
The band also performed its first public concert, mbrosia, at the Singapore Conference Hall in December 2007. A collaboration with Gan Eng Seng School Military Band, mbrosia was a platform for the band to showcase its talents. The collaborative effort proved to be an excellent opportunity for both bands to share ideas, creativity and good practices with each other. It also developed the band’s technical and musical skills.
In addition to mbrosia, the band has also performed during the school’s biannual production for performing arts groups, Montage, in 2004, 2006 and 2008. This production provides partnership opportunities for the Manjusri Choir, Dance Club, Chinese Orchestra and Concert Band to come together for a group effort to develop their standard of professionalism.
Led by resident conductor Simon Foo, and Brass Instructor Ng Kay Lim, it is the aspiration of the Manjusri Concert Band to achieve greater heights and aim for synergy in all aspects of the art of music-making.
Currently with about 50 members, the band has a dedicated team of young musicians and has strong support from the school. The band is one of the more popular co-curricular activity groups in the school and “striving towards excellence” is what the band believes in.
Focusing on enriching the members in music, discipline and team-spirit, the band organises camps, music exchange programmes and workshops to improve the skills of its members. The Manjusri Secondary School Concert Band clinched the Silver Award at the 2003, 2005 and 2007 Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging for Concert Bands. In the 2005 Sentosa Balloon Hats Festival, the band was awarded the 3rd Prize in the People’s Choice Award.
The band also performed its first public concert, mbrosia, at the Singapore Conference Hall in December 2007. A collaboration with Gan Eng Seng School Military Band, mbrosia was a platform for the band to showcase its talents. The collaborative effort proved to be an excellent opportunity for both bands to share ideas, creativity and good practices with each other. It also developed the band’s technical and musical skills.
In addition to mbrosia, the band has also performed during the school’s biannual production for performing arts groups, Montage, in 2004, 2006 and 2008. This production provides partnership opportunities for the Manjusri Choir, Dance Club, Chinese Orchestra and Concert Band to come together for a group effort to develop their standard of professionalism.
Led by resident conductor Simon Foo, and Brass Instructor Ng Kay Lim, it is the aspiration of the Manjusri Concert Band to achieve greater heights and aim for synergy in all aspects of the art of music-making.
Key Appointment Holders
Resident Conductor:
Mr Simon Foo
Brass Instructor:
Mr Ng Kay Lim
Teachers:
Mr Muhammad Fahmy Babjee
Mdm Elna Shirin Him Pon
Ms Jade Leong Tze Wei
Mrs Tan-Sia Chwee Yiah
Executive Committee 2008/2009
Band Major: Sha'abaniah Anis
Drum Major: Sharil Annuar
Apprentice Majors:
(in alphabetical order)
Abdul Rahman Nasir Baessa
Elaine Soh
Law Yin Kai
Soh Yan Da
Zeng Gu Juan
Mr Simon Foo
Brass Instructor:
Mr Ng Kay Lim
Teachers:
Mr Muhammad Fahmy Babjee
Mdm Elna Shirin Him Pon
Ms Jade Leong Tze Wei
Mrs Tan-Sia Chwee Yiah
Executive Committee 2008/2009
Band Major: Sha'abaniah Anis
Drum Major: Sharil Annuar
Apprentice Majors:
(in alphabetical order)
Abdul Rahman Nasir Baessa
Elaine Soh
Law Yin Kai
Soh Yan Da
Zeng Gu Juan
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