Hi all MSSB members,
This is the first post after the band camp and yes it will be about the band camp! Do enjoy the post although it maybe a little long. This year band camp highlights 3 very important events which are: the inaugural section competition 2008, SYF auditions on TMC by Fredy Chia and POP for the Secondary 4 MSSB members.

Firstly, the Section Competition was a really great one. Although some of you all didnt perform too well but its ok. Its a really good effort put in by all of you! So i guess i can only phrase it as: Im proud of you guys! Give yourselves, your section and everyone a big round of appaluse!

The inaugural Section Competion 2008 was held at 2030 on 28th November. The panel of distinguished judges includes: Mr Chiang, Mrs Tey, Miss Lee, Mr Wu, Mdm Lim, Mr Tan and Miss Menon! Please thank them for coming down to be judges of this year's section competition! This section competition was a very tough one with many sections doing very well but the judges have chosen the top 3 sections!

The results are:(DRUMROLL PLEASE!)
3rd in place we have the Trumpet section who did a skit that was really funny!
2nd in place we have the Clarinet Section who played coral sea. Good singing by the way!
1st in place we have the Trombone and Tuba Section who played super mario brothers suite, arranged by Jason Chee and edited by Fredy Chia! LOL!

These are the final results for the Section comeptition but not the final results for the best section of 2008!

Next, I must comment on all those who have taken the audition on the last day of band camp. Great job on completing Fredy's audition. It is a difficult but not impossible task to pass Fredy's auditon. So, all those who did not pass. Please do work doubly hard in order to pass the next auditions which would mos probably be in the begnning of next year. So everyone do get ready for the next audiitons. Congratulations to all those who passed the auditions! By the way, the next auditions will also include the set piece and do take note that we are doign the overture No.2 so dont practice the wrong piece! Good luck guys for the next audtions.

This SYF auditions was a very strong competition with comments given in the form of stickers. These comments are very helpful in improving your playing so all please do follow your comments to improve yourselves.

Thirdly, POP was an informal one but it was done nevertheless. I think all of you should be familiar with your Sec 3 EXCO already so I shall not recite them. By the way, the names of all EXCOS are already posted on this blog on the left hand side.

With all the efforts you guys have put in for the section competition and the SYF auditions, Mr Chiang and the teachers and of course Fredy have chosen the best section of the year and this year the school have thus conferred the best section award to the:
Trombone Section!
( I just want to congratulate the trombone section for all the hard work that they have put in, although i am in the trombone section! ><)

Also, this yearis the first time when the band gives out the best Sec 1, Sec 2 and Sec 3 awards to outstanding members who have worked hard on their instruments and have a positive attitude towards band and have dedicated themselves to help imrpove the standards of the band!
I will now announce the BEST Sec 1, 2 and 3! (DRUMROLL PLEASE!)

The award of the Best Sec 1 of the year 2008 goes to: SHAUN HO! (Trumpet)
The award of the Best Sec 2 of the year 2008 goes to: DARREN LIM! (Bass Clar)
The award of the Best Sec 3 of the year 2008 goes to: JESUS! (Clarinet)

With that, this marks the end of the Band Camp 2008 and I hope that everyone have enjoyed as much as i have and I look forward to everyone continuing to work hard for the SYF Central Judging Competition next year! ( GWH is out target! Please work hard!)

Three cheers for Mr Chiang, all the teachers, all the alumnis and all MSSB members!
Hip Hip HOORAY!
Hip Hip HOORAY!
HIP HIP HOORAY!~~~~

Love you guys!

James

BTW, Jesus is aka/= to Kang Seung Hwa! :)