Hey hey! Members of Damaiwindz! ;)
You've got a day off last Friday from school and CCA because of the "success of YOG" right?
Hahaa! (proud to be a singaporean YAY)
Good news people!
THERE WILL BE BAND THIS TUESDAY ;D
Even though school will be dismissing us early (after all the tiring Skipathon thingy), we will still have band from 12 to 6.30.(There will be breaks inbetween)
Information:
ASSEMBLE AT 12PM SHARP.
Be extremely punctual for all band practices.
We will have band and will let the non-muslims go for lunch from 1.30 to 2.30pm.(1hour lunch break)
All right?
Any queries regarding Tuesday's band practice,look for myself /May/your section leaders:)
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Sec 2s and 1s SOLO CONCERT
Reminder that your SOLO CONCERT is this TUESDAY! You will only have this coming monday left to practise for it.
We've seen how the SEC3sSOLO CONCERT was being done,so the intense activity will once again be repeated this TUESDAY.
Whoo! All of us will be looking forward to what you can show us.Surprise us with your talents!;)
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Also,
the sec 2s are having their humanities exams,so STUDY HARD,PLAY HARD :)Play=instruments HAHA:)
All the best.
Hope to see you all during Tuesday's band practice!
Cheers,
Siangying;)

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Hey Damaiwindz! How is your solo concert practising going? Not bad,I guess.
There'll be sectionals tomorrow from 1.30 to 5.30pm,so make good use of it.
Note the dates for the SOLO CONCERT:
Sec 3s:  24th August 2010
Sec 2s:  -To confirm-
Sec 1s: 31st August 2010
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This solo concert is a chance to show the band what you've got.
For this solo concert,the band will vote the best 3 candidates to perform a SOLO during the Parents' Night concert!
So,its all up to you individually to showcase your playing.
Firstly,you have to choose the CORRECT SONG.
The correct song is where you can fully enhance your instruments' timbre.
Every instrument has its own timbre.
Timbre is a quality of a sound that distinguishes one instrument from another.
This is the reason why every instrument is unique!;)
Which also makes the band unique. YAY:D
You can ask for assistance from your fellow band members to listen to you play,so they can give you constructive feedback about your playing.
Secondly,you have to play only 16 bars of your chosen song.
Which means,as simple as that,choose 16 bars from your song.
Last but not least,
We've already told you about the voting for the 3 best candidates to perform solo.
Everyone shall get a piece of 'voting slip',and
1) There shall be no corruption.
No such thing as "Oh,he/she is my friend.So I vote for him/her"
Vote based on the person's playing,not by the person.
2)Do not be bias.
3)Fair vote.
4) Kindly NOT vote for yourself -_____-
Hahaaa!
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On the actual solo day itself, many of you might feel slightly tense or nervous.
Dont worry,its normal! Even I myself will wobble.
But IF you do get gittery infront of the band...
Close your eyes.Take in a deep breath.Regain your confidence.
And play.
Hope this helps!
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After the end of all the solo concert sessions,I'll be "interviewing" some band members about the process,feedbacks and feelings.
So be prepared if you're the LUCKY ones! :)
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Its been starting to get cloudy and all lately,so bring along your water bottles and jackets to school/band.
Drink lots of water and get plenty of rest.
Dont fall sick all rights!
SMILE MORE!!!;D

All the best,
SiangYing :)

left; 11:12 PM

Hi band members,


As some of you might have heard/read, some comments have been typed on both the section blogs and band blog's tagboard. I strongly reinforce that NO negative comments are allowed to be typed on the tagboards as it does not contribute to team bonding and instead, it hurts the band as a whole. If this persists, disciplinary actions would be taken.


Regardless of which section is involved in this issue, no section i believe, is a superstar. Music can only be played when the sections come together.


If there are any unhappiness, you can bring it up to your SLs, the band leaders or myself. As i believe that there is nothing that cannot be solved. We are one band , one sound, one family! I strongly urge everyone of you to be strong and stay together. Because each and every one of you is important to me.


 If u know that its a mistake you've made, you can come to us and we'll solve it together.


One for all, all for one!
Complementary comments are welcomed.
~May:)

left; 8:35 PM

HI DAMAIWINDZ!
Tomorrow will be the actual National Day performance already! Seniors,show what you've got,and sec 1s,just so your best. Most importantly,be alert! I know you all will be engrossed in your score reading or acting cute because of the audience,but still remember to WATCH THE CONDUCTOR!:D hahaa. Follow instructions and make sure everything is done well.Keep a lookout for instructions given by the leaders!
The following are performance information;
Attire:
BOTH-Full school uniform (with collar pin and tie
Guys-your hair must be neat and perfect.Go and cut if it is too long.If not,be prepared that Weitian will spam gel on your hair!
Girls- Red rubber band and white hairband(compulsory), skirt must be knee-length.No ear studs allowed.
Student leaders- you'll have to wear white shoes.
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After the performance,we'll be having "recess" which is provided,yay.
You are required to bring an extra set of attire(pe shirt,band tee) as we'll be having some activities till 12 noon.
Assemble at 6am sharp,be punctual!
Drink lots of water and sleep at 10am(max) tonight!
I'll be catching people who are not sleeping;)
See you all tomorrow!
-SiangYing:)

left; 1:38 PM

Damaiwindz!:)
Since some of you have been asking(or you didn't receive the consent form),
here's the practice information for our National Day performance!
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DATE : DAY : TIME :
5th August 2010 : Thursday : 3pm-6pm
6th August 2010 : Friday     : 11am-6pm
7th August 2010 : Saturday : 8am-2pm
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Yes,there will be practice on Friday,after the school's NDP celebration.
It will be a busy week for you people,so take good care of your health too!
:)
Don't forget to score study! (Refer to the post below by WanXin)


-SiangYing:)

left; 9:03 PM

Hi band! National Day Performance is just 7 days away! (It's on the 9th Aug)
Have you prepared yourselves yet?
Shall put up the Repetoire in case some of you still don't know:
*National anthem
*Happy birthday
*Eighties flashback
*Fairytale
*Fiesta de los bravos
*Livin la vida loca
*Stand up for singapore
*Made in singapore
*Friendship runs deep

Please make sure you have packed your files already.The bandstore would be opened for you guys on Monday & Wednesday to do it if you haven't! :)

Also, please make sure that:
-Your attire is perfect during band practices! That includes sectionals. Take the initiative to check yourselves, do not wait for others to do it for you:)
- No knocking/dropping of instruments/instrument stands! The instruments is expensive. So please, be kiasu a bit. Prevention is better than cure.
- Scores/stands should not be missing/flying around! They should either be in your file, or ring file.(Stands should be placed in a bag)
- Dropping of band chairs is strictly prohibited! Also, please make yourselves useful by helping to carry the chairs. I don't want to see anyone slacking. The band can only function fully if everyone puts in 101% effort.

There will be auditions for the performance.
Sec1s as well as seniors, please put in your 101% effort! Your hardwork will definitely be paid off.
I hope to see everyone working hard for the performance! Feel free to loan home your instruments & files :)

Here is something that may help you in your sectionals.

10 Steps for EFFECTIVE sectionals!
1)Rhythm
2)Notes
3)Articulations
4)Dynamics
5)Intonation
6)Phrasing
7)Memorising
8)Play together
9)Balance & Blend
10)Musicality
Do the 10 points step by step. First, work on your rhythm, then notes, followed by articulations and so on.
After you have worked on the first 7 points, you can practice with your section/band for the last 3 points.
In this way, not only will you save time for yourself, but for others as well!

I hope this helps! Jiayou Damaiwindz!

Wanxin,


Coming together is a beginning.
Keeping together is progress.
Working together is success. - Henry Ford

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