Friday, August 8, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Clap@Khatib Racial Harmony Day Celebrations
Dear angklungees,
That was really a good performance we had on Saturday - the comments from parents were it actually sounded better than what we did at SYF! It goes to show that definitely, we should try to RELAX as much as possible before any performances to do well, yeah? :)
Enough of talk.. here are the exciting snapshots of the event :) Enjoy!
That was really a good performance we had on Saturday - the comments from parents were it actually sounded better than what we did at SYF! It goes to show that definitely, we should try to RELAX as much as possible before any performances to do well, yeah? :)
Enough of talk.. here are the exciting snapshots of the event :) Enjoy!
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Performances upcoming!
Dear APS angklung members...
AHA! Caught you all online ah.. ask me to update da blog eh.. never prepare for your PSLE meh?
Actually, will still need the P6s to be around when we come back from holidays as we have a performance coming up on 26 July. (Cannot post too much details online eh later all our fans flock down there and mob us!! :P Hehehheheheh .. no lah. Not used to posting so much info online; not safe too.) So all you P6s please hang around till end of July when we have the performances ya? ;)
Finally time to relax a little, but still doing lots of admin work like preparing for worksheets, submitting reports etc etc... but my motto is WORK HARD, PLAY HARD! So I'll be taking a hiatus soon..
Darleen: Eh you all also can post things on this site leh... post something ya :)
AHA! Caught you all online ah.. ask me to update da blog eh.. never prepare for your PSLE meh?
Actually, will still need the P6s to be around when we come back from holidays as we have a performance coming up on 26 July. (Cannot post too much details online eh later all our fans flock down there and mob us!! :P Hehehheheheh .. no lah. Not used to posting so much info online; not safe too.) So all you P6s please hang around till end of July when we have the performances ya? ;)
Finally time to relax a little, but still doing lots of admin work like preparing for worksheets, submitting reports etc etc... but my motto is WORK HARD, PLAY HARD! So I'll be taking a hiatus soon..
Darleen: Eh you all also can post things on this site leh... post something ya :)
Saturday, April 19, 2008
No Matter What
Latest update: SILVER for SYF 2008
Hmm. Frankly, for the effort we put in, we really deserve to strike gold. I almost thought we'd get it. Alas, what the judges see are the 8 minutes on stage, not the toil and hardwork for the 8 months.
Plus, I had spoken to Mr K and he did mention that many schools have adopted his method of instruction this year unlike 2006, where his schools were the only ones having such types of presentation. As such, many will sound very intricate and have full-bodied melodies, PLUS perfect movements etc. in other words, there are more schools with higher chances of gold this year. That means while we have improved by so much, other schools have leaped ahead by even more.
Of course, we would be disappointed. Definitely, with the amount of effort we put in. But let's take away some useful lessons from this:
1. Don't compare ourselves with others; only seek to supercede ourselves. We've already done our best, and we all know that. And that is enough.
2. Take practices seriously. We were lucky to have the opportunity to watch other schools and to realise that hey, we are really not up to mark yet. And we managed to pull up our socks.
3. MOST IMPORTANTLY, it's not the award that counts, it's what you've learnt about teamwork and team spirit while you are in Angklung.
(How come no response one ah?? NO one reads this blog meh!?)
Hmm. Frankly, for the effort we put in, we really deserve to strike gold. I almost thought we'd get it. Alas, what the judges see are the 8 minutes on stage, not the toil and hardwork for the 8 months.
Plus, I had spoken to Mr K and he did mention that many schools have adopted his method of instruction this year unlike 2006, where his schools were the only ones having such types of presentation. As such, many will sound very intricate and have full-bodied melodies, PLUS perfect movements etc. in other words, there are more schools with higher chances of gold this year. That means while we have improved by so much, other schools have leaped ahead by even more.
Of course, we would be disappointed. Definitely, with the amount of effort we put in. But let's take away some useful lessons from this:
1. Don't compare ourselves with others; only seek to supercede ourselves. We've already done our best, and we all know that. And that is enough.
2. Take practices seriously. We were lucky to have the opportunity to watch other schools and to realise that hey, we are really not up to mark yet. And we managed to pull up our socks.
3. MOST IMPORTANTLY, it's not the award that counts, it's what you've learnt about teamwork and team spirit while you are in Angklung.
(How come no response one ah?? NO one reads this blog meh!?)
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Performer's Jitters, Performer's Blues
I've been on stage many times; since primary school band performances in the school or outside at venues like Centrepoint, Botanic Gardens or even with NUSSB at Takashimaya and Victoria Concert Hall.
Then, performance.
Then you get your instruments and make your way out together; it's a feeling of exhilaration! (Must ask Carmen how she felt being the first to walk out for Melody)
When you start to play, suddenly the stage and audience melt away, and you find you are the only one there playing your songs, no longer just practicing, but finally performing in front of a real crowd.
Then, all too soon, you realize the moment is gone.
There seems to be a feeling of emptiness inside, making you want to linger on in the concert hall even after the last of the audience has gone. And you want to play your songs again somehow; it doesn't matter who was right or wrong anymore.
Do you feel the same way as I did?
Oh yes, the training would be tough; I remember our band leaders/ instructors scolding us, reprimanding us, telling us our attitude/ discipline/ mood/ playing was NO GOOD. But we wanted -- it was US who wanted -- to achieve the best we can. And we sweated, worked and cried through it all.
Then, performance.
The feeling before a performance is indescribable; when you wake up that day, you tingle all over as if anticipating something good to happen to you, knowing something good is going to happen to you.
When you're getting dressed for the performance, you know that all your team members are going to be dressed in the same attire and you are all going to look so good on stage together, with your instructor. The pride and confidence grows with every button you do up and every shoe you shine.
When you're getting dressed for the performance, you know that all your team members are going to be dressed in the same attire and you are all going to look so good on stage together, with your instructor. The pride and confidence grows with every button you do up and every shoe you shine.
Then you get your instruments and make your way out together; it's a feeling of exhilaration! (Must ask Carmen how she felt being the first to walk out for Melody)
When you start to play, suddenly the stage and audience melt away, and you find you are the only one there playing your songs, no longer just practicing, but finally performing in front of a real crowd.
Then, all too soon, you realize the moment is gone.
There seems to be a feeling of emptiness inside, making you want to linger on in the concert hall even after the last of the audience has gone. And you want to play your songs again somehow; it doesn't matter who was right or wrong anymore.
Do you feel the same way as I did?
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Changing Faces
Dear all,
Thought the old background was a bit dreary so I changed it to a lighter one.. Anyone who knows where to get any good Angklung ethnic skins, let me know! ;)
Still counting....
Thought the old background was a bit dreary so I changed it to a lighter one.. Anyone who knows where to get any good Angklung ethnic skins, let me know! ;)
Still counting....
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