Dear members,
Please note that there will be no concert on 14 Sep as the school scheduled to visit us is not coming due to H1N1 cases in their pupils. As such there is no need to come to school on 11 Sep too.
THANK YOU! See you all as per usual pract when school reopens! :)
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
Of MIA, Rehearsals and being Cool
Dear Angklung members,
FINALLY I have the time to be back here again! I'm so sorry for not having posted for so long but Term 3 was really very very hectic as I was running several projects at the same time, but now I'M BACK! :D
Some updates:
1. 11 SEP FRIDAY REHEARSAL: WELCOME CONCERT FOR BANGBU VISITORS
As the concert is on 14 Sep - that's right, first day of the new term! - we've been informed of the rehearsal just before school closed. (Lucky we've got practices this hols! Phew!) Details are as below:
Date: 11 Sep 2009 (Fri)
Time: 0900 - 1030 (Pls reach sch at 0845)
Attire: Sch Uniform PLS!
See you there :)
2. NEW SONG?
I've been thinking of getting Mr A to instrument this song for our ensemble - it's got a really cool feel to it and if we can put in our effort and do it well we could WOW our audiences. How how how?
FINALLY I have the time to be back here again! I'm so sorry for not having posted for so long but Term 3 was really very very hectic as I was running several projects at the same time, but now I'M BACK! :D
Some updates:
1. 11 SEP FRIDAY REHEARSAL: WELCOME CONCERT FOR BANGBU VISITORS
As the concert is on 14 Sep - that's right, first day of the new term! - we've been informed of the rehearsal just before school closed. (Lucky we've got practices this hols! Phew!) Details are as below:
Date: 11 Sep 2009 (Fri)
Time: 0900 - 1030 (Pls reach sch at 0845)
Attire: Sch Uniform PLS!
See you there :)
2. NEW SONG?
I've been thinking of getting Mr A to instrument this song for our ensemble - it's got a really cool feel to it and if we can put in our effort and do it well we could WOW our audiences. How how how?
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Besame Angklung Mucho! :)
Dear Angklung members,
Here are some nice clips of the new song we are doing, Besame Mucho. The first one here is the slower version sung by Andrea Bocelli, a blind but accomplished Italian singer. You can hear the rhythm of the drums in the background - perhaps that's the style we are looking for:
I'm looking for a faster version for you all... will upload if I find it :)
Here are some nice clips of the new song we are doing, Besame Mucho. The first one here is the slower version sung by Andrea Bocelli, a blind but accomplished Italian singer. You can hear the rhythm of the drums in the background - perhaps that's the style we are looking for:
I'm looking for a faster version for you all... will upload if I find it :)
Monday, June 1, 2009
Holiday thoughts...
Dear Angklung members,
Here I am at the beginning of the school holidays and I'm in a day full of meetings :( At any rate, I hope you had a good practice today and are looking forward to the next practice.
Like I said, we're running low in resources for instructor fees :(( so I hope you all will buck up and be more focussed during practices so that we can CUT DOWN on instructor fees (NO MARNEE already!!) Or else you all got to teach yourselves for SYF 2010, and that's unimaginable.
Anyone got any ideas how to overcome this problem? :)
Here I am at the beginning of the school holidays and I'm in a day full of meetings :( At any rate, I hope you had a good practice today and are looking forward to the next practice.
Like I said, we're running low in resources for instructor fees :(( so I hope you all will buck up and be more focussed during practices so that we can CUT DOWN on instructor fees (NO MARNEE already!!) Or else you all got to teach yourselves for SYF 2010, and that's unimaginable.
Anyone got any ideas how to overcome this problem? :)
Saturday, April 11, 2009
International Friendship Week Concert - Before & After
Dear Angklung members,
Here are the shots of us sweating, toiling and practising real hard on Saturday, and performing on the actual day! ;) Enjoy!
Mr Ali was totally ENGROSSED...
... and so were our members!
Waiting to perform in the morning concert:
Don't forget to SMILE ;)
We work hard, we play hard!
Chilling with Mr A...
We're DA ANGKLUNG GROUPIES! :)
Lunch/ Timeout with Mr A:
Waiting to perform in the afternoon concert:
Hey, check out the functions on my handphone!
The beautiful girls of Angklung
Er... MORE beautiful girls of Angklung (Emileen was just too excited)
Here are the shots of us sweating, toiling and practising real hard on Saturday, and performing on the actual day! ;) Enjoy!
Mr Ali was totally ENGROSSED...
... and so were our members!
Waiting to perform in the morning concert:
Somehow Alina & Cyril look like they are babysitting :)... our mummy and daddy!!
Don't forget to SMILE ;)
We work hard, we play hard!
Chilling with Mr A...
We're DA ANGKLUNG GROUPIES! :)
Lunch/ Timeout with Mr A:
Waiting to perform in the afternoon concert:
Hey, check out the functions on my handphone!
The beautiful girls of Angklung
Er... MORE beautiful girls of Angklung (Emileen was just too excited)
Say "ANGKLUNG!!!" :D
Finally... it's all over :) YEAHH!!
The posers of our ensemble...
Finally... it's all over :) YEAHH!!
AHA! Anderson's Next Top Models!
Looking forward to more performances! :)
Friday, April 3, 2009
Angklung Members: Need your responses!
Dear Angklung members,
I'm glad to see that you all have improved in your discipline and have taken more responsibility for your CCAs. :) Here, we need your responses to the following questions, as briefed by Mrs Nam this morning. Please think about this and I'll get your responses on Sat:
1) Where do your CCA mates keep their belongings (i.e., school bags, files, & etc) before & during CCA?
(2) Discuss & propose the appropriate place & the steps (i.e., how will it be done & who will be in-charge) your CCA group will take to ensure that your CCA mates' belongings are safe before & during CCA time.
That's all for now; SEE YA ALL TOMORROW! :)
I'm glad to see that you all have improved in your discipline and have taken more responsibility for your CCAs. :) Here, we need your responses to the following questions, as briefed by Mrs Nam this morning. Please think about this and I'll get your responses on Sat:
1) Where do your CCA mates keep their belongings (i.e., school bags, files, & etc) before & during CCA?
(2) Discuss & propose the appropriate place & the steps (i.e., how will it be done & who will be in-charge) your CCA group will take to ensure that your CCA mates' belongings are safe before & during CCA time.
That's all for now; SEE YA ALL TOMORROW! :)
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Stand by Me
Dear angklungees,
Here is a video of the song we are playing, "Stand By Me" featuring the original singer Ben E. King. This is what you should be sounding like - relaxed and unhurried:
I also found a combination of "Stand By Me" and Sean Kingston's "Beautiful Girl"; the underbelly (background rhythm) is "Stand By Me" all the way. Sounds interesting and refreshing! Maybe we can ask Mr A to let us do it like this eh :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAJ7psRTyTE&feature=related
Enjoy!
Here is a video of the song we are playing, "Stand By Me" featuring the original singer Ben E. King. This is what you should be sounding like - relaxed and unhurried:
I also found a combination of "Stand By Me" and Sean Kingston's "Beautiful Girl"; the underbelly (background rhythm) is "Stand By Me" all the way. Sounds interesting and refreshing! Maybe we can ask Mr A to let us do it like this eh :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAJ7psRTyTE&feature=related
Enjoy!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
We're REGISTERED!
Dear angklung members,
LATEST UPDATE: We are registered for the competition at Genting; I've just submitted our group.
This means we now need to:
1. Take our practices REALLY seriously - no fooling around, no latecoming plus lots of SELF-DISCIPLINE!
2. Get our costumes ready; those who have costumes already PLEASE KEEP THEM AT HOME.
3. Schedule another day for our practice.
That's all for now; going for meeting! See you all later! :)
LATEST UPDATE: We are registered for the competition at Genting; I've just submitted our group.
This means we now need to:
1. Take our practices REALLY seriously - no fooling around, no latecoming plus lots of SELF-DISCIPLINE!
2. Get our costumes ready; those who have costumes already PLEASE KEEP THEM AT HOME.
3. Schedule another day for our practice.
That's all for now; going for meeting! See you all later! :)
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Angklung Student Committee 09
Dear Angklung members,
Here is your student committee for 2009. A warm welcome aboard to them and we look forward to an exciting year as an ensemble!
Angklung Student Committee 09:
Ensemble Leader: Bertrand Lee
Asst. Ens. Leader: Lee Sihui
Sect. Leader (Melody): Sylvia
Sect. Leader (TK & Bass): Shashneetha
Sect. Leader (Kulintang): Venessa Goh
Librarians: Jivitha, Tong Ling
Quarter Mistress (Costume): Suki, Melissa
Quarter Mistress (Instruments): Siew Ching, Pei Ni
Here is your student committee for 2009. A warm welcome aboard to them and we look forward to an exciting year as an ensemble!
Angklung Student Committee 09:
Ensemble Leader: Bertrand Lee
Asst. Ens. Leader: Lee Sihui
Sect. Leader (Melody): Sylvia
Sect. Leader (TK & Bass): Shashneetha
Sect. Leader (Kulintang): Venessa Goh
Librarians: Jivitha, Tong Ling
Quarter Mistress (Costume): Suki, Melissa
Quarter Mistress (Instruments): Siew Ching, Pei Ni
Friday, January 2, 2009
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL! :)
Dear ANGKLUNG members,
WELCOLME BACK and a very HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL :)
Some updates for the new year:
1. NEW INSTRUCTOR
Yes, Mr K has informed us that he has got too many schools and he has to let go of some of them, much as he was very sad to do so. As such we have got a NEW instructor for the ensemble, whom we think would be an interesting and refreshing change for the group. As for his details, we will let you find out for yourself when practice starts so MAKE SURE you come for practice when it starts! :P
2. STUDENT COMMITTEE 2009
As the new year begins, we have decided to create a student committee body to help run the ensemble more efficiently. As such, we would like you, as a member of the group, to make careful nominations of pupils whom you feel are able to LEAD you. Here are the posts you can nominate your fellow members for:
Angklung Student Committee 09:
Ensemble Leader
Asst. Ens. Leader
Sect. Leader (Melody)
Sect. Leader (TK & Bass)
Sect. Leader (Kulintang)
Librarian
Asst. Librarian
Quarter Master
Quarter Mistress
We will call for your nominations at our first practice so keep your eyes PEELED on the notice board or HERE for the latest practice schedule. Cheerios! :)
WELCOLME BACK and a very HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL :)
Some updates for the new year:
1. NEW INSTRUCTOR
Yes, Mr K has informed us that he has got too many schools and he has to let go of some of them, much as he was very sad to do so. As such we have got a NEW instructor for the ensemble, whom we think would be an interesting and refreshing change for the group. As for his details, we will let you find out for yourself when practice starts so MAKE SURE you come for practice when it starts! :P
2. STUDENT COMMITTEE 2009
As the new year begins, we have decided to create a student committee body to help run the ensemble more efficiently. As such, we would like you, as a member of the group, to make careful nominations of pupils whom you feel are able to LEAD you. Here are the posts you can nominate your fellow members for:
Angklung Student Committee 09:
Ensemble Leader
Asst. Ens. Leader
Sect. Leader (Melody)
Sect. Leader (TK & Bass)
Sect. Leader (Kulintang)
Librarian
Asst. Librarian
Quarter Master
Quarter Mistress
We will call for your nominations at our first practice so keep your eyes PEELED on the notice board or HERE for the latest practice schedule. Cheerios! :)
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