For Strings Side ONLY

Hi everyone.
Please ignore the previous post
(If you saw it, please ignore it. If you didnt, then nevermind.)

Looking at the timeslots we have for this upcoming holidays.
24th & 26th AND 31st & 2nd both fall on thursday and saturday respectively.
Thus, practice will be cancelled. I dont think you would like to come down for practice on a holiday eve and a post holiday day.

In summary, there will be NO cca for this holiday UNTIL schold reopens on the 4th of Jan.

Have a Merry Christmas and A Happy 2010 New Year. (:

*THOSE WHO HAVE SEEN THIS POST. PLEASE PASS IT ON TO YOUR FELLOW FRIENDS AND CCA MATE! DONT MAKE THEM COME TO SCHOOL FOR NOTHING!!!*

Hi guys.
Just some update on the nominating thing.
Due to bad/sluggish responses, the Main Committee has decided to scrap off the voting idea.
We are very sorry and are very grateful to those who were willing to participate in this with us. We appreciate your enthusiasm.

In any case, the members of Main Comm will each choose their own successors (:
So, do look forward to the New Main Comm 2010.

Cheers,
Main Comm

Please take note.
There will be a 2 weeks break starting from Nov 2nd for the Guitar Seniors AND Freshies

There will be a 2 weeks break starting from Nov 2nd for the Strings Main Ensemble members.

There will only be ONE WEEK break starting from Nov 2nd for the Strings Freshies (:

Regards,
Main Comm

Hi guys.
Thanks for your participation in the Family Concert.
Hope that you enjoyed performing.
And thank you to the FC comm that made it possible.

With regards to the nominating of the next Main Committee Top 4.
President, Vice-President, Secretary & Treasurer.
If you feel that your friend/senior/instructor in the club is more than suitable for any of the above positions, please do nominate him/her.

For Strings section please contact Wei Li at 98563250 or coolystuff@hotmail.com
For Guitar section please contact Yokemay at 91122856 or xx_yokemay_xx@hotmail.com

*Note*
This is the 1st time NPS is doing a nominating and voting system. Do help us make it successful.
Thank you

Regards,
Main Comm

Hi Guys,

Now that music camp is over, we really have to Push all our pieces.
The timings and performance during the rehearsal of music camp was very bad.
We have 1 week more to FC.
Get all your family and friends to see you perform.ITS FREE!

Another thing is that without valid reason for the absences of music camp will be taken as
quitting of the club for guitarist. However please get back to me if you really want to continue in this
club though you didnt attend music camp.

Thanks
Gabriel
Guitar Coordinator

We will be having our annual internal concert on this 31st October 2009.
The concert will be absolutely free!

We will be performing a wide genres of songs, from classical to hard metal pieces.
The concert will be absolutely suitable for you and your family/friends.
Soothing songs like the famous Pink Panther will be more than suitable for little toodlers, while metalic songs like Hotel California will be addictive for rock and heavy metal fans.

Do read the poster for more details. =)
We hope to see you there!

Warmest regards,
Family Concert Committee 2009

EDITED

Hi there! Music Camp is coming up and below is the packing list and details for the camp! =)

MUSIC CAMP 2009 PACKING LIST

4 shirts

4 shorts

1 set of dirty clothes (ready to throw away)

Toiletries

Sufficient Undergarments for a 4D3N camp

Jacket

Slippers

Own instrument if you have

Sleeping Bag

Personal Medication

Willingness to enjoy and practice! =D

TO NOTE!

camp shirt not included in the packing list.

either bring clothings as stated or even more. =)

DETAILS:
13th Oct 2009 - 16th Oct 2009
Meet at 1000hrs, venue will be at our own music room TIMBRE. (:

END: 1200hrs

SEE YOU THERE!!! =)

gwen. (:

Hey There freshies,
Please note that practice for guitar side has resume for the holidays
Details: Every Tuesday
Time: 530pm to 730pm
Please note that attendance is compulsory for all freshies.
And please do msg me if you are quitting( For those that have not reply me)
Thanks!

reguards
Gab

All members of NPS please note that practices for both Strings and Guitar will stop until the week holidays start.

Regards,
Main Comm

Workshop & Performance

Hey peeps! There will be a workshop and performance by the New Zealand musicians this coming Saturday! Here are the details:

Date: 1^st & 2^nd July(Sat & Sun)

Time: 7pm-9.30pm(1^st July)

6.30pm-9.30pm(2^nd July)

Fee: $10 for audiences outside NPS

FREE FOR NPS MEMBERS!!!

Venue: LT 26

For more details on the musicians go to this website: www.duojackson.com

Hi people,

There will be no practices this week.
All practices including freshies classes will resume on the week starting 20th July 2009.

Main Ensemble practices will be changed back to thurs and fri.
Thursday: 8.30pm
Friday: 7.30pm- Mr. Alex's Class.
For Main ensemble practices, Doraemon will be practised.
Please bring your scores.

There will be slight changes for freshies practice.
All practices for friday will be switched to thurs.

Freshies practice:
Thursday- 5.30 - 7.30 pm (duration of 2 hrs).
Do bring your beginner book.

Be noted that freshies prac has been increased to a duration of 2hrs.
Pls be punctual so as not to miss any practices.

Do contact me at 92952443 thr sms if there's any difficulties in attending the practices.

Cheers.
Wave

All Strings Main Ensemble please note. There will be no practice for 2 weeks. Practice will resume on the 23rd of July.

Also, Thanks everyone for making this year's Ripieno such a wonderful and successful concert.

Regards,

Wei Li

hello!
common test have ended and practice is resuming! =)
Practice will be on 15th june 2009 , monday, at 1730hours.
see you! =)

gwen

Hi peeps from Guitar Side,
 
Common Tests are SOON to be GONE GONE GONE!!
Time to resume our practices after CT.
 
All Freshies Practices and Main Ensemble Practice will resume from the week starting on 15th June 2009.
 
No changes to Freshies Practices:
Thursday 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Friday 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Friday 5.30pm - 6.30pm
 
Changes to Main Ensemble Practices:
Tuedays* -- 1.30pm to 6.30pm. (Lunch at 12.30pm)
Thursday*-- 1.30pm to 5.30pm. (Lunch at 12.30pm)
Friday -- 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
*To be extended to the night if required.
 
All main ensemble players who are performing for the concert are required to come for the practices unless valid reasons like sick/impt appointment etc.
It is important since we have currently less than 1 month to perfect our scores only, surely nobody wants to perform badly for it at such a GRAND place yea.
SO. 
Let's work hard towards the upcoming Repieno concert and start turning up for practices. =)
 
Cheers,
Wave

Guitar Fair 2009

HEY,

There will be a upcoming GUITAR FAIR ON 4th JUNE (Thurs) at 56-02-2.

Click HERE for a better understanding of guitar fair 2009.
(http://npsgfair09.blogspot.com/)


Helpers (seniors) for guitar fair 2009 must be present on thursday 4.30 to help out. thank you.

Hey People of NPS. Please note that there will be no practice for both seniors and freshies class for both Strings and Guitar side. Common Tests are coming! Everyone good luck!

*Note: Although there isnt any practice, the Violin and Guitar Fairs are still on and attendance is compulsory. =)

Main Comm

Extra Practice

Hey peeps!

For the main strings ensemble: Monday practice(25/5/09), 5.30pm.

For those people whose lessons end later, please join us after that

Thanks.

Guitar Fair '09



Venue: 73-02-24
Time: 5pm - 8pm
Date: 4Th June


It is compulsory for member of NPS to own a guitar themselves so they can practice guitar at home.
Attendance is compulsory even if you own a classical guitar.
Freshies who skip practice (including guitar fair) for more than twice, will be kick out of club.

Details of guitar including brand & pricing ( TBA )

for any enquiries, contact yokemay at either 91122856 or email me at xx_yokemay_xx@hotmail.com.

Thank you & CYA THERE (:

Members of NPS. Do take note that the main comm will be conducting interviews for the Top 4


positions of the upcoming Music Camp. The Top 4 positions are: President, Vice-President,


Secretary and Treasurer. If you are keen or think that you are up to it, do contact Stephanie at


91763133 or tinge.ofsmile-@hotmail.com.



Please give her a reply by thursday night as we will be conducting the interviews this friday


(May 22).


Thank you,
Main Comm

Petite

Hey peeps!

Not many people came for the Tuesday sectional

practice tonight. I hope all of you are practicing at

home. Please practice your orchestra pieces as we

might not want it to end up like last saturday's

practice. If you guys need any help on the pieces, yall

can seek for help from the pros like Yong Zu, Weili,

Alex, Kairen and Hui Wen=)..Don't be shy to ask for help!



MAIN ENSEMBLE: For the next practice(thursday-21/5/09), please bring 5 bucks=).

I really hope that this NPS will work together as a team

to bring the best out of each and everyone of us. If you

feel that you need to voice out about anything, you can

talk to me or the comm about it.




OK..enough of the formalities..

Hey my freshie dudes and dudettes!

I am really proud of your improvement from the 1st

lesson till now. I can see that yall are trying real hard.

Keep trying cuz yall will be performing somewhere

near the end of the year!And i am so gonna put the

spotlight on yall cuz all of you deserve it(in a good way

of course=)..). SO better practice guys!=D..please go to

this blog to see any updates because i may not message

yall personally..i may update it once a week so do look

out for it yeah!

Sarah Liyana musa

Hi peeps,

Freshies will be c0ming in this thursday onwards.
Freshies Practices time would be either one of these three:
Thursday 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Thursday 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Friday 5.30pm - 7.30pm

As a result, some changes are done to the main ensemble prac time.
Thursday 8.30pm - 9.45pm
Friday 7.30pm - 9.30pm (No changes)

For student instructors assigned to the days, please report to the clubhouse at least 10 minutes bef the freshie prac so as to brief you guys on what will be taught.

Cheers,
Wave

Tuesday guitar practice cancelled until further notice.

-Wave

To Strings Side:

Hi all,

since school has reopened already. there will not be any practices on tuesdays anymore as of 21st April 2009 (tuesday)


Gwen
96221762

PEOPLE PLEASE NOTE! On May 16th, Saturday, Wei Li, Gwen, Valerie and Fang Hui will be performing with VJC Symphonic Orchestra as Guest Performers. As you know, VJC has a high reputation with their Symphonic Orchestra, winning Gold with Honours for SYF. The pieces that will be played are very Well-known and Familiar pieces. Do come down to support us!

Venue: VJC Performance Theatre
Date: 16 May 2009

Time: 7.15pm

Price: $10 (Get tickets from Wei Li/Gwen)

*This concert is COMPULSORY to ALL STRINGS SENIORS*

*Guitars are also strongly encouraged to come and have an eye-opener*

Hello (:

As you all know, we will be shifting clubhouse around mid-term June.

Therefore this is the management team from April 1st - End of shifting (TBA)

OIC : Weili

Guitar :
Weijie (QM) 91370721
Wave
Yokemay

Strings :
Cabbage Joel (QM) 91859898
Sheramin ( Cello / Double Bass )
Gwen ( Viola , Violin )

Important things to take note:

#1.
Instrument Allocation

Guitar : All instruments have been allocated to the respective players.

Strings: Please do select an instrument ASAP, I know the masking tape provided keeps
peeling off, I have bought a new tape, will stick them back for you on Saturday ( 19th April ).
For those who have not selected please do select one by 23rd April ( really max, i really don't have anymore excuses for NPSU ). Or a random one will allocated to you ( like kinder egg, u don't get to choose your toy ).

#2.
Loaning of Instruments

Guitar : Instruments will be loaned out ONLY on special occasions, Please contact your
Guitar QM if you need to loan one. ( Weijie reserves the final decision ).

Strings : Instruments will be loaned out on a case by case basis. Please take note that
for cello's we will void the usage of the "consent form" but the Cello allocated to you will be
your responsibility. Therefore you are free to take them home for practice, same goes for violin.
However if u do wish to bring home your instrument please notify,
Sheramin ( Cello )
Gwen ( Violin )
( They have the final decision ).


#3.
Instruments with missing strings

Guitar: No missing strings (:

Strings: We have checked all the instruments and have noticed missing strings for
the cello and violins, we are aware of the problem and will get them replaced ASAP.
Please note that violins with missing strings can still be selected, while your instrument is under maintenance, you will be allocated a TEMPORARY one. Cello 10 has a miss C string,
However, there is no C string in the QM's cupboard, the string will be bought once i can get the money and the time to buy the string.

#4.
Where to place your Instruments

Strings:
Top rack- Personal violins
3rd rack- Allocated violins
2nd rack- Non-allocated violins
1st rack- Non allocated violins
floor- To be disposed violins

#5.
Apologies

Strings: I am aware that all this allocation of instruments is totally new
and you may not be used to it or you may prefer to use your old instruments
but this are orders passed to me. I am seriously trying my best to find a solution
that can make everyone happy, but you know it's not possible. For Cello and Violin affected people with instruments clash, i am seriously trying my best to get you
the instrument of your liking, although you may not like what you get now
please be assured it is temporary.

The strings side management is busy at the moment.
But we're doing all we can.

Really Really Sorry if you don't like this new implementation
neither do I .
But Rules are Rules, I can bend but i can't break them.
So please do understand.

wirklich bekümmert

Regards.
Cabbage

To All from the Strings Section,

Sorry for the last minute information. 14th April 2009, Tuesday. You have to come down to select your instruments. if not, there won't be any instruments allocated to you. after that, would be self practice (: Important day, please do come.

Once again, sorry for the inconvenienced caused.

Gwen/Cabbage

ARIGATO! TERIMA KASIH! XIE2! KAM UN! THANK YOU!

Dedicated to those who attended the NP strings intensive training camp:

SPECIAL THANKS FOR ALL OF YOU WHO ATTENDED THE CAMP!!
For those who didn't, you're welcome to join us next time!

Hope all of you benefited from the camp, whether violin skills or forging new and closer friendships.
All of you are a lovely bunch of people.

The committee planned hard for this, esp Gwen! Three cheers for ya! HIP HIP HURRAY!

<3 Let's work hard for the concert together <3

Best regards,
Katerine
(^+^)

CONCERT AT THE ESPLANADE!!!

Casual Concert (Still, please refrain from wearing slippers and pajamas :P )

Sun, 05 Apr 09
5.00pm, Esplanade Concert Hall

Featuring
Darrell Ang conductor
Jin Li violin

Programme
DEBUSSY - Ibéria
SAINT-SAËNS - Havanaise, Op. 83
TCHAIKOVSKY - Francesca da Rimini, Op. 32

Synopsis
Wondering what to do on a Sunday afternoon? Come join the Singapore Symphony Orchestra with your family and friends for an exciting afternoon of favourite classical pieces. Want to know more about what you’re hearing or about classical music in general? Conductor Darrell Ang will enlighten you during the Question-and-Answer session!

Ticketing information:
$12.50 box seats
$10 Standard
$7 for students under concession (So what's making you hesitate?)

Please add to above price $3 Booking Fee per ticket for tickets above $20 and $1 Booking Fee per ticket for tickets $20 and below. Charges include GST where applicable.

Hi NPS Members,

Thank you to all members who turned up for the discussion and also to your suggested solutions and valuable advise.

Regards,
Rebacca
Virtuoso Committee

Hi NPS,


There will a Compulsory Urgent Meeting by Virtuoso Committee on this Thursday, 19th of March at 5.00 p.m in Music Room regarding an important annoucement to be updated relating to all NPS members. It would last at a maximum of 30 mins.

Please do turn up, as it might contain discussions of surfaced issues, details of the layout of concert, practices and any other if brought up.


Cheers,
Rebacca
Virtuoso Committee

Yo guitar people,
This is an update for all practise time/days over the holidays with effect from 15th March 09 as scheduled by the Chief Instructor.

Tuesday - Section Practice (15 minutes)/Ensemble Practice
(1 hour): 1 hr 15 mins - 7.30 to 8.45pm
Thursday - Section Practice (15 minutes)/Ensemble Practice
(1 hour): 1 hr 15 mins - 7.30 to 8.45pm
Friday 2hrs - Mr. Alex Class: 7.30 to 9.30pm

Both Meliendo Cafe and Por Una Cabeza will be practised for all 3 days. A new song will be distributed this coming week.

Kindly pass on the update to your friends and everyone, please remember to check the blog regularly. (:

Zhijie \m/

intensive camp/additional practice

Hi all,
there will be a strings intensive training camp from the 2nd - 4th April 2009 (thursday - saturday).

This camp is COMPULSORY and is planned because the Repieno Concert is coming up and we need alot more practices to get you guys to improve more.

We hope that in this camp, you guys not only improve but also bond together. =)

Of course, there will also be games too! =)

*kindly inform me whether you guys are able to make it for the camp by 19th March 2009 (thursday).

Lastly, there will be an additional sectional practice on tuesdays starting 17th March 2009 from 1800hrs - 2000hrs.

This practice will be different from the rest of the practices. This sectional practice would prepare you for the ensemble practices on thursday so that you would be clear on what is going on.

However, attendance have been seriously LOW on all practice days. If you guys are not interested in strings anymore or would not like to play for Repieno, kindly tell me. If not, i would like to see all of you during practices.

*If for any reasons that you are unable to make it for practices for any reasons, kindly sms me together with your name and reason.

Gwen
96221762

FREE concert!

SIN CHOW (hello in vietnam) LOVELIES!

Had a good holiday so far? For those who have some time, YOU are highly encouraged to attend a FREE upcoming concert on:

Sat, 21 Mar 09
6.30pm
Open space in front of Toa Payoh Community Library


Darrell Ang conductor
Seah Huan Yuh violin


BIZET - Carmen: Excerpts from Suite No. 1 & 2
Ia. Aragonaise (from Suite No.1)
II. Intermezzo (from Suite No.1)
III. Habanera (from Suite No.2)
V. Les Toréadors (from Suite No.1)
BRAHMS arr. JOACHIM - Hungarian Dances No. 2 & 5 (for solo violin & orchestra)
CARLOS GARDEL arr. JOHN WILLIAMS - Por Una Cabeza (Tango) (for solo violin & orchestra)
MAO YUAN & LIU TIE SHAN - Dance of the Yao People
MUSSORGSKY arr. RIMSKY-KORSAKOV - Night on a Bald Mountain
BEETHOVEN - Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55 ‘Eroica’
IV. Finale


Join Young Associate Conductor Darrell Ang and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra as they once again bring classical music to life at Toa Payoh Central. Make a date with us and gather your friends and family to enjoy an unforgettable evening together.

Pre-Concert Session: Discover Musical Instruments
• 5.30pm-6pm at Toa Payoh Central Community Club
• Suitable for children aged 4 to 9 years
• Sign up free with People’s Association at www.one.pa.gov.sg
(Type “SSO” in the searchbox)

Pre-Concert Session: Discover Musical Instruments
• 5.30pm-6pm at Toa Payoh Central Community Club
• Suitable for children aged 4 to 9 years
• Sign up free with People’s Association at www.one.pa.gov.sg (Type “SSO” in the searchbox)

To see the pictures of the handsome conductors, visit: http://www.sso.org.sg/events.php?id=3705

So come and bring out your friends, family, pets, hot dates and other extraterrestrial pals to this concert and be dazzled!

Credits to Shawn for the information, so if you want to organize an mob appearance, you know who to call!

Chow (bye in vietnam),
Katerine :3

Sup people! Hope yall have had a great weekend following the END OF EXAMS!!!!
This is a reminder for the guitar side that practices will resume this Thursday (05/03/09).

EVERYONE is now a part of the main ensemble so all are to be present for both Thursday and ESPECIALLY FRIDAY as Mr Alex will be coming to teach and attendance will be marked. There will be no more Tuesday classes.

There will be new songs to learn over this period for the upcoming concert in June and I hope yall will practise hard for it and make it a success!

Happy Holidays (:
Zhijie \m/

Strings Side please take note of this. From the start of holidays onwards, all freshies in Intermediate Beginner/Advanced Class MUST join the Main Ensemble practices on Thursday 7.30pm to 9.30pm and Saturday 12.30pm to 4pm. So, ALL INTERMEDIATE CLASSES WILL CEASE AT THE START OF MARCH. Because march is holiday time, so it will be a better time for all of you to adapt to a newer timing that will be fixed from Year 2 onwards. I hope that all of you will try your best to make it for both practices as they are compulsory.

*Please pass this message on to everyone you know. Thanks
*For people in Shar's class. Practice will start at 7.30pm instead of 6.30pm.

EDIT: 2nd week of Feb no guitar practise (12th & 13th Feb)

Study hard folks =)

This is an update for all guitar practice days.

Practice dates for February: 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th

As all of you are now part of the main ensemble, Tuesday classes will stop and everyone is to come for Thursdays and Fridays. Mr Alex class on Friday is COMPULSORY!

Practices will resume on the first week of March after the exams. However, Tuesday class might resume if you all want it or if we feel that the progress is not up to standard. I understand you all will be busy for this month and all but I expect everyone to be in tip-top condition for the holidays once the exams are over so there is no need to come back trice a week.

All the best for your projects and exams!
~Zhijie \m/

To all current members of NP strings!

Do take note everyone!

ALL practices will stop next week (9th feb- 15th feb) and would resume on the first week of march.

Therefore, practices this week on Thursday and Saturday still proceed as usual!

Play with heart and glee!

Cheers,
Katerine

Hey to all guitar people
Practises will resume on Thursday and I expect all intermediates and seniors (basically everyone) to be present for Thursdays practice. 7.30pm SHARP in the classroom ah, not 7.30pm at canteen 1, MAKANPLACE or alumni ah. So want dinner faster decide where to go dont take 2 hours to discuss where to eat and all that.

I know CNY very sian right, visit here visit there, some people you dont know also visit. Enjoy the long holiday, take ang bao and happy happy abit okay!
See you all on Thursday and Happy Chinese New Year everyone!

~ZhiJie

HELLO EVERYONE,

There will not be strings practice this sat, which is Tomorrow!

practice will resume on the following week's thursday!
people please come for practice hor!! =)

Have a great long weekends and HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!! =)

-Sherry-

STRUMMING FOR CHARITY!!!!
http://strumforcharity.blogspot.com

Yo people Maestro is inviting all guitarist to perform, or anyone at all to just come watch this great event happening this Saturday 17th January 2009. This will be the biggest guitar ensemble to ever play in Singapore, at Ngee Ann Poly Atrium! There will be four easy to play songs to be played and the chords are all available on the website stated. So don't be afraid, pick up your 'axe' and bring it with you on that day. Maestro goodie bags will be given out to you guys too!
Registration is not to be done on the website, but on the day itself.

Don't forget to catch this event, be it in participating or witness history in the making!

Any additional information can be found on the blog given above.

~ZhiJie

PLEASE BE REMINDED THAT THERE WILL BE A CLUB GENERAL MEETING THIS THURSDAY (Jan 15). COMPULSORY FOR ALL MEMBERS!

Time: 6.15pm sharp

Venue: 73-03-0023

For those who are wondering why we are having a club meeting. The reason is: I want to let the club know what to expect for this coming year and what I would expect from them.

*PLEASE BRING YOUR INSTRUMENTS BACK TOO!!!

*Please pass this piece of information on to your fellow clubmates as no sms will be sent.

THANKS!
Wei Li

THERE WILL BE A CLUB GENERAL MEETING THIS COMING THURS (Jan15).

COMPULSORY FOR BOTH STRINGS AND GUITAR SIDE FRESHIE OR SENIOR.

Time: 6.15pm SHARP

Venue: 73-03-22 (TBA)

We will be having this club general meeting as the Main Comm would like to tell you about things to expect for this coming year and some new changes in the club.

*For Strings Freshie/Intemediate Classes and Seniors*
Classes will be stopped on that day as the Main Comm will be holding a General Meeting. However, main ensemble practices will still be as usual from 7.30pm-9.30pm. And also, We need to recall all the instruments back for checking. So please bring back your loaned instrument.

THOSE WHO SEE THIS POST PLEASE PASS IT ON AND TELL THE OTHERS as no sms will be sent and like I said during last year AGM, everything will be posted on the Blog. See you then! :)

Main Comm

SP will be having their annual concert this coming Sunday. Wei Li, Valerie, Shar, Gwen and 2 alumnus Gloria and Chris will be performing with them. I strongly recommend you people to go for this concert (especially the Strings Side Freshies) as this would really be an eye opener for you. Here are the details:

Time: 7.20pm (Audience allowed to go in at 7.10pm)

Venue: Lee Foundation Theatre NAFA (Nayang Academy of Fine Arts) Campus 3

Price: $12

There will be a ticket booth there on that day so dont worry if I cannot reserve tickets for you. In any case, I have 3 complimentary tickets with me, so if you want tell me. If you have any questions about this concert, feel free to sms/call me @ 98563250.

Wei Li

As you know, SP Strings Ensemble is having their annual concert this coming sunday Jan11. Wei Li, Gwen, Shar, Valerie and 2 alumnus Gloria & Chris will be performing with them. If you are interested to come and watch this concert, call or leave a sms for Wei Li @ 98563250.

*NOTE*
This is for those Strings Freshies that just joined us this semester. Practice will start as usual this thursday. However, it's not compulsory for you to join the main ensemble practices. But that doesnt mean you cant. If you are okay with it and wish to see how we practise, feel free to join us. I believe that way you can improve much faster and bond with the others more. See you guise soon!

HEY PEEPS! SCHOOL IS REOPENING SOON! AND SO ARE PRACTICES!
Ok. Practices will resume next week. Guitar side wont have any changes i pressume. But as I said during the AGM, there will be changes for Strings Freshies. All intermediate strings classes WILL BE ON THURSDAY! I repeat, ALL INTERMEDIATE STRINGS CLASSES WILL BE ON THURSDAY! As you can see, I said intermediates. That means you freshies have been promoted to Intermediates. So buck up and practise more ok? Cos we will be pumping you with lots and lots of new pieces. Ok all that said, I have already splitted you all into your respective classes.

Intermediate Beginner Class (5pm-7pm)
1. Tan Hui Fang
2. Yar Yi ping
3. George Tan Kee Leung
4. Raynard Koh Fong Wei
5. Matthew Han
6. Liu Chen Chuan
7. Tan Li Ting Leanne
8. Oo Shi Yun Viviana Fequira
9. Chan Chee Yee
10. Gladys Goh

Intermediate Advanced Class (5pm-7pm)
1. Melissa Wijaya
2. Ong Zhi Hui
3. Tee Wei Ling
4. Stozer Chan Jun Sheng
5. Sherene Tan
6. Neo Boon Yik Sadie

Ok these are the people in their respective classes. The people who have gotten Distinction will join the main ensemble straightaway. But that does not mean the people in the Intermediate Beginner/Advanced Class no need to attend. Everyone will still have to attend the Main Ensemble Combine Practice (7.30pm-9.30pm). This is to help you guys to have more practice time and for you to bond with each other and the seniors more.

Also, I know many of you will complain about having classes on thursday. So I will address that issue now. Thursday and Saturday are the two days for Main Ensemble Practices. The reason why you had the luxury of choosing your own day during the NPS orientation was because you were only a freshie then. But now, you are an Intermediate player that's part of the Main Ensemble. So I expect you all to set aside time for this CCA. I want you all to show commitment and good attitude towards this CCA that you have chosen. Even if you are to complain that you are still Year 1 and you should have the right to choose other days, then what about Year 2 and 3? The reason why I am implementing this now is so that you can take some time to adjust and adapt to the new timing. I hope that you people can compromise and set aside time for this commitment.

AND FOR ALL PEOPLE! VIRTUOSO IS COMING SOON IN 6 MORE MONTHS OR SO! SO PLEASE COME FOR PRACTICES!!!

*For Strings Seniors*
Seniors please make it a point to come down on Saturday for Kong and Ma's lesson. They are really good teachers and I am VERY SURE MOST OF YOU NEED HELP FROM THEM. So please come down for Saturday practices. Also, Strings Freshies, if you are interested on what we do during Saturday Practices, just come down and join us. Time is from 12.30pm to 4pm. This lesson is briefly about the instructors helping us hone our skills.

SEE YOU ALL SOON!
A BELATED MERRY CHRISTMAS
AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! :)
Wei Li