History Of The Club

Ngee Ann Polytechnic Strings and Guitar ensemble (NPS) was established in 1992 by Mr.Gan See Wee, with the goal of promoting classical music amongst students. The club started out with a meagre 10 members and has since developed progressively to lots of members currently.

Ngee Ann Polytechnic Strings has performed at many outdoor events and functions. The main annual events are Virtuoso and Family concert. Other than performances, Ngee Ann Polytechnic Strings also organises various activities like the annual Music camp and Tea party to facilitate more bonding and a sense of unity between the club's members.

And to facilitate our new members, we also organise Guitar/Strings Fairs where we bring guitar/strings products and accessories to our club from vendors like Synwin, Maestro Guitars etc. This is to give them an opportunity to try and test the instruments with ease and also buy them at more affordable prices.

In the year 2006, Niibori Guitar was introduced to our club and has also played the instrument for the first time during our Virtuoso 13th Concert.

The club also aims to further inspire the club members to strive to bring the club to greater heights and to further enhance the reputation of Ngee Ann Strings by constantly performing at various functions outside school, which would bring greater glory to Ngee Ann Polytechnic.

19th Managment Committee

President: Wave Ong Yu Hong
VicePresident: Tan Yong Zu
Secretary: Cheah Zhen An
Treasurer: Juliana Goh Chin Fang
GuitarCoordinator: Gabriel Ong Yong Ming
StringsCoordinator: Tan Hui Jun
GuitarQuarterMaster: Wang Poh Peng
StringsQuarterMaster: Kelvin Poh Keng Yee
GuitarLibrarian: Roslyn Chin Wan Xin
StringsLibrarian: Seow Jia Jia
GuitarChiefInstructor: Alvin Chua Jing Xian
StringsChiefInstructor: Tee Kai Ren
StaffAdvisor: Mr. Ian Wong


Monday, October 15, 2007

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!!!!

Sunday, October 14, 2007

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

Saturday, October 13, 2007

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.

Saturday, September 29, 2007

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

Friday, September 28, 2007

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 =)

Thursday, September 27, 2007

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

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

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.

Sunday, September 02, 2007

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.

Thursday, August 02, 2007

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

Saturday, July 21, 2007

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!!!