Maestro Master Class 2008

NP Strings & Maestro Guitar Masterclass 2008

Hello everyone!

We are delighted to inform you that there will be Guitar Masterclass held by Maestro

in the first week when school reopens. You will get the opportunity to

learn more about the guitar, re-string of guitar and how to maintain them. This

knowledge is essential in order for you to become a true guitarist. Hope to see all of

you there! And of course, CCA points will be awarded for attendance =)

Date: 4th January 2008 (Friday)

Venue: Music Room

Time: Report at 6pm

(pls note that the Guitar Masterclass is compulsory for all Guitar Members!)

Last but not least, there will be a buffet too! So do make yourself free aite?

CHEERS! =)

Solo/Group Auditions for Virtuoso 15th

Hello!

Dear fellow NPS comrades! As well many of you should have known, we’ll be having a large scale concert next year, the Virtuoso XV. It’ll be the 15th year that Virtuoso has stepped into and it has always been the annual highlight of the year for NPS. The concert not only comprises of the main ensemble performance, it would also has individual showcase of talents in small groups or as soloist.

This year, I would want to encourage people with aspirations and skills to perform in the concert as soloist or small group performers. Small group performers would include duet, trio, quartet and so on. Scores can be arranged or modified by the members themselves. In addition, since NPStrings is a combination of both guitar and strings instrument, it is highly advisable and encouraged that small group performance would include guitar with violin, viola or cello.

I would like to urge all of you to find your group members and pieces in this holiday and start learning and practicing for the Virtuoso Concert next year. There would be an audition for small groups and soloists in either March or April and the actual concert would be held in either May or June.

Also, this is open to all members and not just the seniors. Freshies or new members who are keen in performing or trying it out are welcome too! There’s no reason that your skills are not up to standard or that it is only for seniors. As long as you prepare yourself, you share an equal chance in performing in this major concert!
See ya at the upcoming auditions! :D:D:D:D

Virtuoso 15th President,
Shirley

Zen Guitarwerkz official opening

Zen Guitarwerkz Official Opening

Date: 9 Nov 2007 (Friday)
Venue: Zen Guitarwerkz
Address: 3 Coleman Street #B1-34, Peninsula Shopping Centre
Time: 7pm
Things to bring along: An empty stomach, because there will be loads of food and drinks!

Anyone who is interested in this official opening, please contact Samson at 96640079. Thank You!!! please inform by thursday..Thanks!

East Coast Park Outing

Deepavali Outing

Venue: East Coast Park

Date: 8th of November (Happy Deepavali Day)

Time: 10am at East Coast Park Macdonalds'

C'mon NPS peeps!!!!This is the confirmed meeting time and place. Please do make an effort to come and have fun together, we can cycle,rollerblade,swim or even play frisbee...We are NPS.....We are one BIG F-A-M-I-L-Y!!!

Hello everybody!~!!!!! see the family concert post for very long alreayd right..very sian right..heehee..i come and ka jiao(disturb) a bit...hey hey...this coming Thursday is a public holiday!!!weeee...i wish everyone in advance a happy deepavali..anyway right..on this very day we will be having a outing to East Coast Park...details will be confirm again.we will just be hanging out with each other..spending time together..it's totally not compulsory..it's just up to you to come..you can come play frisbee, cycle, swim in the sea..build sandcastle..rollarblading..talk to each other..have meals with each other..smile at each other..yupp yupp..i just need you all to roughly let me know if you guys are interested..you can post a comment on the tag board or write it on our club's notice board or just let your instructors know or let Dalziel and i know..this very notice is quite last minute..so i need the help of those reading this now..to spread the news..you can bring along friends from outside npstrings to come join us..but of course lah..dun sit in one corner and dun talk to us..k??heehee...hope to hear from you all real soon..see you guys around..oh ya...please remember to practise pracTISE PRACTISE..everybody...your next goal after the family concert is the annual Virtuoso Concert XV (2008)..let's all work doubly hard...aiya..see lah..i wasted my time..typing this..or else i can go practise one eh...hahhaha..joking..HAHA!

STRINGS--------for this week's saturday's senior and intermediates class..we will be having our own practice..jus getting together to practise. after which if possible..we'll head down to Far East Plaza to watch a Mini Concert( around 4pm to 5pm start)....Mr Kong will be performing there..and probably we might want to go give him our support..yup. everyone's welcome to join us..especially the beginners/freshies that do not know or have not seen Mr Kong who is our instructor other than Yang Yang and will be yours when you get promoted..Go there and see how an external performance is like..

Guitar side people are also welcomed!!!! see all you guys SOON!!! i hope to see replies for the outing...this thursday no class for strings seniors and intermediates..=D=D

the outing is for EVERYONE>..big small tall not so tall young a little more mature alumni present club members guitarists cellist violinist violist E-V-E-R-Y-B-O-D-Y!!!!

We are NPS......We are F - A - M - I - L - Y!!!

Annabel =)

Family Concert 2007

Family Concert 2007

Date: 20th October 2007
Time: 7.oopm (Be seated by 6.30pm)
Venue: LT 26 ( Somewhere in Ngee Ann Polytechnic)

Yo!!!Peeps!!! This is our Annual Family Concert we have been preparing for!!! Its FREE!!!What Are You Waiting for?!?! Call your WHOLE family down!!!And ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND BUDDIES!!! SHOW them what you have been busy over!!!!

Family Concert Attire

Family Concert 2007 Attire

Guitar Side: Plain white long-sleeved shirt (collared) with black tie
Strings Side: Plain white short-sleeved shirt(collared) with black tie (Those who have bought long-sleeved shirt, just roll up the sleeve)
Bottom: Jeans (black/dark blue)
Footwear: Covered shoes (no slippers/sandals)

Please remember to pay $5 to either side coordinators for the black tie by next week before the concert. Thanks.
Diana (Guitar): 97814665
Teck Yi (Strings): 82019437

Family Concert practice and rehearsal dates

Family Concert Practice and Rehearsal Dates

15th Oct 2007(Monday)
Strings side (Freshies) practice
6pm - 9.30pm
Guitar side (Intermediates and seniors) practice
6.30pm - 10pm

16th Oct 2007(Tuesday)
Guitar side (Freshies) practice
6.30pm – 9.30pm

17th Oct 2007(Wednesday)
Family Concert Rehearsal
6pm - 10pm

18th Oct 2007(Thursday)
Strings side (Freshies, Intermediates and seniors) practice
6pm-9.30pm
Guitar side (Freshies) practice
6.30pm – 9.30pm

19th Oct 2007(Friday)
Guitar side (Intermediates and seniors) practice
6.30pm - 10pm

Please have your dinner first before you come for practice and rehearsal. Please be punctual for every practice and rehearsal. Thanks.

Music Camp 2007 Time

NPStrings Music Camp 2007

Date: 4th October 2007

Meeting Venue: LT 73 A
Meeting Time: 12 p.m
Lunch will not be provided. Please have heavy lunch before you come.

Dismissal Date & Time: 7th October 2007, 12 p.m

Family Concert 2007

FAMILY CONCERT 2007

Date: 20 October 2007

Venue: LT 26

Rehearsal dates

06 October 2007 : 12pm – 5pm
10 October 2007 : 5pm – 10pm
17 October 2007 : 6.30pm – 10pm
20 October 2007 : 12.30pm – 4.30pm

Please keep yourself free during the various dates!

Attire

Guys: white shirt (collared) with black tie
Ladies: white blouse with black tie

Bottom: jeans (black/blue)

Footwear: covered shoes (no slippers/sandals)

We will be getting the black tie for everyone. Therefore, we will be collecting $5 from each of you for the purchase of the tie. Please pay to either side coordinators.

Diana (Guitar): 98008329
Teck Yi (Strings): 82019437

Also, contact the coordinators if you are unable to make it for any of the rehearsal dates.

Practice days will be as per normal but there will be an increase in the number of practice nearing the concert day. The additional practice days will be updated soon =)

Foon Yew Concert

Foon Yew String Orchestra Concert

Date : 15th of December

Time: Tentative (The Concert will most probably end at night)

Venue: Malaysia, Foon Yew Secondary School

Once again, Foon Yew has invited us to their annually concert.For those who are interested in knowing how their concert is like, ask your seniors who have been there. I'm looking for around 20 people. For those who want to join or have any queries, drop me a sms at 92215059. Please remember to update your passport and bring it along. Thank You.

Rgds,
Zhenyang

Guitar Fair

Guitar Fair

Date : 2th of October

Time : 12noon to 9pm

Venue : Classroom 73-02-24

You can place your orders and pay later. This guitar fair is also available to the public.

Things to bring for Music Camp

Things to bring for Music Camp 2007:

-Sleeping Bag

-4 T-Shirts

-4 Sport Shorts/Long Pants

-4 Undergarments

-2 Towels(Face & Bath)

-1 Slippers

-1 Sandals

-1 Torchlight

-Personal Effects
---soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, body powder, mug, shaving kit, sanitary napkins(for ladies)

-Personal medication

-Mosquito Repellant

-Notebook & Pen

-1 set of old clothes

-Your OWN respective instrument(Volin/Guitar)

*You are allowed to bring tidbits and snacks. However, alcoholic drinks are not allowed, especially in dormitories.

*Expensive gadgets are discouraged such as laptops, handphones, MP3s, iPod…..(you can still bring if you can’t live without them.)
However, we will not be responsible for any damage or loss.

Music Camp 2007

NPStrings Music Camp 2007
4th Oct ‘ 07 – 7th Oct ‘ 07

Hi to Everyone!!

This is Jia Xue, the president for the Music Camp this year. Along with my committee, we have organized a very fun-filled music camp for all NPStrings members!!

It is COMPULSORY for everyone in NPStrings to attend this camp.

Those who have not confirmed their attendance on the camp, please contact the Camp Co-ordinators,

Gaynes(Strings) – 9751 5538
Shirley(Guitar) – 9752 2269

We are also making a Music Camp t-shirt for everyone, so we will start to collect $15 for the camp now! The $15 includes 1 camp t-shirt and all the meals.

Please contact the Camp Treasurer,

Aini – 9119 5307 for payment matters.

Please co-operate with us by paying the camp fund as soon as possible. It is because we need the money to get the t-shirts printed before the camp.
This makes sure that we are going to have a successful Music Camp 2007!!

*P.S To those with attachment during the camp and can only come down after work in the evening, please contact the Camp Co-ordinators as well.

*Please give valid reasons if you cannot come for the camp.

Thank Q.

Best Regards,
Jia Xue

Jacob's Guitar Recital

Jacob's Guitar Recital

Date: 3rd of August 2007

Time: 7.30pm (Be seated by 7.15pm)

Venue: Music Room

Come support and watch the performance by our guitar alumni, Jacob, and be inspired!!!

New Updates On Virtuoso 14th Concert Dress Code for Participants

Guitar performers :
Guys - Black long sleeve shirt with collar, Formal black pants & black covered shoes.
Girls - Same as the guys. No high heels.
*Both guys & girls will be wearing either silver or blue tie.

Strings performers :
Guys - White long sleeve shirt with collar, Blazer, Formal black pants & black covered shoes.
Girls - Can wear anything black or same as guitar girls.

Backstage Crews :
Guys & Girls - Black long sleeve shirt, Formal black pants & black covered shoes

Ushers :
Guys - White long sleeve shirt with collar, Formal black pants & black covered shoes
Girls - Same as usher guys. Can wear either shoes with heels or no heels. For those who wear 'tudung', wear a black one.

*Strictly no T-Shirts and Jeans. ;)

DRESSCODE & RECOLLECTION OF TIX

Hello people,

Long time no see, long time no post, long time no feel e love pple!

Haha. Its time peeps, June 23th. 23days from now. Less than a mth to countdown, less than 3 wks to pract becos of ur common tests and less than 2 real rehearsals before u all show urselves to ur beloved friends and families and audiences who paid or is going to pay $10/$12 to see ur marvellous performance.

Do try ur best. Virtuoso is a night of miracles, but it is man-made miracles yeah. We must keep the faith in ourselves alive, if only we try. Keep up e spirit alrite?

ANYWAY, the main pt here for my post is a few important updates to take note.

1) VIRTUOSO DRESS-CODE (To Be Further confirmed again, But this is e latest)

Guitar Side:

Guys : Black pants + Black Vest + White Long-sleeved shirt + Leather shoes

Girls: Black pants + Black long sleeved shirt + Black covered shoes



Strings Side:

Guys: Black pants + White Long-sleeved shirt + Blazer (can borrow from sch i reckon)

Girls: Black dress or similar to guitar girls


2) RECOLLECTION OF VIRTUOSO TIX

Pls. do try to sell e tix all ur might cos' this is YOUR nite. U do want a gr8 audience to boost ur gr8 nite rite? Try to sell ur tix and return e tix buds or remaining tix to XiangXiang on the 9th of June 2007 so tt she can tabulate alrite? Do coorperate!

P.S: Till now...ur tix sales is still far from our aim. Only sold a small small number so let's all buck up to show wad u all are really made of aite. =)

Till e next post arrives...let's work on it. And..not forgetting, good luck to all who has common tests!


Take Care to ALL,
Sheena

NPS Guitar 1st Mini-Concert

NPS Guitar 1st Mini-Concert

Date: 19th of May, Saturday

Time: 7.00pm (be seated by 6.45pm)

Venue: LT 26

For: All NPS members & alumni,Mr Alex, Family and Friends

Performers please wear the club tee and jeans. People involved please gather by 10am at the clubhouse. NPS members and alumni please stay after the performance, there will be celebration after the performance, Thanks :)

Virtuoso Rehearsal Dates

Virtuoso 14th Rehearsal Dates

These days have been cited for Rehearsals for Virtuoso 14th :

2nd May, 6pm-10pm, LT26

1st week after Common Tests
- 12th June, 5pm -10pm, LT26
- 16th June, 10am – 6pm, LT26

2nd week after Common Tests
- 19th June, 6pm – 10pm, LT 26
- 21st June, 6pm -10pm, LT 26

Ushers are to report for these days,21st and 23rd June (actual day of Virtuoso Rehearsal at SCH)

SDAR Tea Session for freshies

SDAR Tea Session for Freshies

Date: 10th of May 2007, Thursday
Venue: LT 26
Time: 5pm

It is a tea session for all freshies of all cultural groups with SDAR. Please tell Dalziel (Guitar) or Annabel (Strings) if you are interested. CCA points will be given. Thanks.

Violin Evaluation

Violin Evaluation

Date: 19 May 2007, Saturday
Venue: Clubhouse
Time: After Mr. Kong’s Lesson

All violinists are required to be evaluated so please be present.

(= Annual General Meeting 2007=)

Attention all members of Ngee Ann Polytechnic Strings!!

Date of AGM: 30th April 2007

Location of AGM: Lecture Theatre 73A

Time of AGM: 6.30pm (tentative)


Please be punctual!! Though 'We are Family' but it isn't nice to let your family members wait. =)


For all who wants to join our NP Strings family, we welcome you with wide-stretched arms.=)

Come down to our clubhouse 73-02-02 which is above canteen 1's drink stall from 21st April to 26th April to sign up and then come down for our AGM.

If you are unable to make it on these few days, do not fret. Just come down on the day of AGM, at the stated time, day and location(as indicated above) to attend and registar.


All members, please bring along $50 on the day of AGM to pre-purchase Virtuoso XIV's tickets.

Every member is expected to sell AT LEAST 5 tickets and if you are able to sell more like 15 tickets=), You are super duper!! =)


For those yet to be members, you are encouraged to come watch the concert. You can purchase $10 or $12 tickets for the concert. Just bring along the exact amount of cash on the day of AGM and you would be able to purchase the tickets right on the spot.



See you at the AGM ^.^

Virtuoso 14th Guitar Audition

Virtuoso 14th Guitar Audition

Date : 11th of May, Friday

Place : Music Room

Time : 9.00pm after Mr Alex's Class

This audition to all NPS Guitar members. Solos or small groups are welcomed. For small groups, please be present with all your group members. ALL THE BEST :-)

BP Mentoring Performace

BP Mentoring Handover Ceremony

Location : LT 26

Date : 21th of April

Time : 11.00am

Performers are to wear black polo tee and jeans and please report to the clubhouse by 9.00am.

Guitar Evaluation

Guitar Evaluation

Venue: LT 73A (Tentative)

Date: 18th of April

Time: 5.00pm at the Clubhouse

Every group/soloist must have 4 copies of every song they choose .

CCA Fiesta

CCA Fiesta

Location: Atrium

Date/Time: 16th of April - 10.00am to 5.00pm
17th & 18th of April - 11.00am to 5.00pm


NPS members, anyone interested in tending the booth, please call Weisheng at 93392822 or Yong Kang at 91514131. If you are free, do drop by the booth. There will be a performance on 16th of April, 11.00am.

Guitar Practices

NPS Guitar Practice

Tuesday: Beginners' Class, 6.00pm to 9.30pm

Wednesday: Virtuoso Rehearsals, 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Thursday: Ensemble practice, 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Combined practice, 8.00pm to 10.00pm

Friday: Mr Alex's class, 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Saturday: Mini Concert practice, 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Niibori and Virtuoso practice, 3.30pm to 5.30pm

Virtuoso XIV Website

Click Below to know more about the upcoming Virtuoso XIV!

enjoy!

Virtuoso XIV Website 1

Virtuoso XIV Website 2

~VIRTUOSO XIV AUDITION~

Date: 14 April 2007, Saturday
Time: 3.00pm
Venue: Music Room

Remarks:
- This audition is only for strings
- Solos and ensembles are welcomed
- For ensembles, please audition with all members present
- Those interested can contact Gloria @ 94366043. Please submit your names & song title(s) before 7 April 2007, late submission will not be accepted. Thank you! =)

Oh hohoho I have not posted something here for the longest time....doing this kind deed as a favour to the one and only Gloria. So without further ado, here's your dosage of Strings updates.

Strings Practice Schedule for VIRTUOSO XIV

- Xianzhi

Strings Practice Schedule for VIRTUOSO XIV

Strings Practice Schedule for VIRTUOSO XIV


March
15/03/07-28/03/07

Every Tuesdays & Thursdays 6.30pm -9.30pm

Every Saturdays 12.30pm-3.30pm

There will be combined practices with guitar side on every Thursday at 8pm onwards. Normal Practice will be from 6.30pm to 8pm.

April

From 03/04/07- 14/04/07

Every Tuesdays & Thursdays 6.30pm -9.30pm

Every Saturdays 12.30pm-3.30pm

There will be combined practices with guitar side on every Thursday at 8pm onwards. Normal Practice will be from 6.30pm to 8pm.

From 17/04/07-28/04/07

Every Tuesdays & Wednesdays 6.30pm -9.30pm

Every Saturdays 12.30pm-3.30pm

Combined Rehearsals will be held on Wednesdays @ LT 26

May

01/05/07-31/05/07

Every Tuesdays & Wednesdays 6.30pm-9.30pm

Every Saturdays 12.30pm-3.30pm

Combined Rehearsals will be held on Wednesdays @ LT 26

June

01/06/07-09/06/07

Every Tuesdays & Wednesdays 6.30pm-9.30pm

Every Saturdays 12.30pm-3.30pm

Combined Rehearsals will be held on Wednesdays @ LT 26.

VIRTUOSO XIV TBA
23/06/07
Saturday

*For Freshies:

Please refer to your instructor(s) for practice schedule.


** Attendance for all the practices & rehearsals is compulsory.
If you are not able to attend any of the practices or rehearsals, please contact Gloria @ 94366043.

P.S: Any updates on practice schedule will be posted up over here, so do keep a look out and help spread the word. Thank you! =)

NP Open House =D

.:NP Open House:.

Hi everyone. This is Mabia. I would like to call out for helpers to decorate our booth which will be at the Atrium during the Open House from 18th-20th January. However, we need to have our booth decorated and done by the 17th January.

Decorating Date: 17th January
Decorating Time: 12pm -5pm

The materials will be provided and we just need your help to decorate. CCA Points will be given to decorators!! If you are interested and available on the date and time specified, please contact me, Mabia at 98182375 or Timothy at 81133745 by Wednesday, 10th January.

Thanks alot!!

Regards,
Mabia and Timothy =D