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Hey guys,
Its been a long time since I updated the blog. Anyway, this is going to be a slightly long post and is our 100th post on the blog!
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Firstly, this is a list of the items needed for the Band camp once the practice break is over.

Toiletries
-Toothbrush
-Toothpaste
-Towel
-Shampoo
-Soap
-Comb
- Deodorant/powder

Attire
-5 t-shirts (All band T-shirts plus other school related T-shirts, you are expected to wear your band T-shirt for practices)
-3-4 pairs of shorts/pants
-2 sets of P.E attire
-Enough Undergarments
-Socks and school shoes
-Sandals

Others
-Mug for supper
-Writing materials
-Medication (Do bring some lest you are injured/fall sick)
-Water bottle(MUST!)
-Sleeping bag

Reminder: Please do not bring playing cards, and other expensive gadgets. If you do bring handphones, all have to surrender them before camp and handphones will be returned after camp. We will not be responsible for any lost of gadgets.
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This section is about the upcoming section competition during Band Camp 2008.

SECTION COMPETITION
Objective
To showcase the talents of every musician in your own section

Panel of Judges:
1) Mr Lin
2) Mr Chiang
3) Teachers
4) Alumni Seniors

Division of Marks:
Mr Chiang - 20%
Teacher A - 20%
Teacher B - 20%
Fredy - 20%(This part confirm fail! So dont worry if you guys fail)
Lin Sheng / Alumni Music Comm/Admin Comm (1 person) - 20%

Awards:
-Best Section award 2008
-$50 cash prize (or voucher) for the winning section

Rules and Regulations:
-Must involve a performance of the section’s instrument(s) as a section
-Optional to involve the usage of keyboard for accompaniment purposes
-Can involve anything else such as dancing, singing, acting, props etc
-Music: Can be anything, from pops to classical. (You may find ensemble scores in the Esplanade Arts Library, buy them online (quite cheap usually), or arrange your own music from a piano score J)
-At least a 5 mins performance

Date and Time:
28th Nov (2nd day of band camp) at night, after the BBQ in the evening.

Venue:
Band Room

Participating Sections:
1) Clarinet and Bass Clarinets, IC: Kang Seng Hwa
2) Flutes and Oboe, IC: Yang Chin
3) Saxophones, IC: Ray Er and Hua Xuan
4) Euphoniums and Bassoons, IC: Renbin and Randy
5) Trumpets, IC: Nicholas Chew
6) Trombone, IC: James Onggo
7) French Horn, IC: Raymond Gan
8) Tuba and Double Bass, IC: Nicholas Wu
9) Percussion, IC: Jiawei and Saw

All Jia You for the upcoming section competition. Do ask your seniors for help. All the best to all sections! There is only 16 days left to Band Camp! So all do hurry get your scores and hurry. Practice for the section competition can be done in the Band Room. You can ask James to open the Band Room.
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Next Band Practice: Band Camp on 27 Nov 2008
Time: 1400h
Please be punctual! Dont be late! (You know who you are! Er Hem!)

Thats all for now. Any new addition to the list or new info will be uploaded here again. So please come and check the blog. Its your own responsibility!

Thats all folks. Happy Holidays and wish all to have a happy, enjoyable and unforgettable Band Camp in 2008!

Jia Wei