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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
@ 11:49 PM
Dear Band,
The past three days have been eventful. I believe most of you have had a great time bonding with each other. You all have practiced hard and I hope that you will keep up with the practice as practice is the key to success. I would like to take this opportunity to thank some people for their selfless contributions towards the band. Our Drum Majors, SweeLing, for all the guidance and management she has given to me and the band. She has never failed to contribute her best in the interest of the band. And ChuanJie for all the enthusiasm towards the activities organised. I'd also like to thank the other committee members of 2009/2010 who have been working hard to enable the band to progress further in the past year.
Being a Band Major was a wonderful experience. It was tough to adapt to the busy life of a major at first. But I took it as a positive challenge and persevered. Organising outings, chalets and camps has been really fun. It really enlightens me to see the bonding between the members. I hope that with all these bonding activities organised, the band will push forward as one. Only then would you see your 'fruits of labour' at the end of the day.
No doubt that there are times when things just don't go the right way for me and the other leaders in the band. It served as a challenge for us to gain experience and manage things better. From tuning your instruments properly to not speeding up while marching on the spot. The aim was to do it right. And it really relieves us to see the band putting in effort to work on that.
Music does not end with band. You can't learn everything about music in band. As band members, it's our responsibility to do the research ourselves in order to see improvements. This applies to any other fields of activities in reality. Be it sports or the arts, knowledge will enable us to excel further and be a step ahead of others. All it takes is a little self-initiative. Never be afraid to voice out your views. Your next goal is to see satisfying results for SYF 2011. It is going to be a thrilling "Ride", so keep the anticipation coming.
To the Sec 1s:
It has been 6 months since you all are exposed to band and to music. Hopefully, being a band member has been a wonderful experience for all of you. I know that it's tiring to come for practice 2 to 3 times every week, even during the holidays. But I hope you all will understand that it is very important as a musician and not to take it as a burden. I see that some of you show anticipation towards practice and it's really a good thing. You won't know how relieving it is to the seniors when they see such energy from you guys. Maybe a few years down the road, you will. All the best for working hard and do me proud.
To the Sec 2s:
The most enthusiastic and committed batch of members yet. It's good to see that you guys do not skip practice for no good reasons. I get lots of participation from you all and could see that most of you are willing to learn and improve yourself. In fact, some of you did research in music of your own which really motivates me to encourage more people into the world of music. Keep up the good work and stay committed. Conducting marching for you all was fun and you guys really surprised me with your pace of learning. This shows that all of you are capable of progressing much further. Persevere through the tough times and you'll have a promising future. Never hesitate to ask. Ask, learn and improve. Do me proud.
To the Sec 3s:
As seniors of the band, I'd expect to see you all as role models for the freshmen and sophomore. You are the most experienced batch of members. You went through performances and competition. So do learn from what you have went through and teach the juniors all they have to know. The competition piece has very much been selected. So put in all your efforts into it. I would not want you to be the cause of the slow progress in the Sec 1s as well. Similarly, ask if you don't understand anything. Be it with the music or with your instrument. I hope to see the ambitious attitude in all of you as you work hard for the tallest hurdle you'll face in this life as a band member. I've always said to myself, "Since you've started it, regardless of whether it's voluntary or not, why not just do it the right way?". Since you've picked up the instrument and learnt to read notes, why not bring out the potential in the instrument and yourself? Always tell yourself that you can do better. Being a band member also means that you have talent. Do not feel discouraged when you see others doing better. Take it as a motivation to push yourself further. I have high hopes on every one of you. Do me proud.
To the Sec 4s and 5s:
I'd like to extend my gratitude to all of you for staying committed to the band for so many years. It's something worth giving yourself a pat on back. Thank you so much for all your contributions. I hope you all had the best times of your life as a band member. Staying in the band for so long is really admirable. You all have went through a lot. Performances and performances. Exchanges and exchanges. Finally the overseas trip, outings, camps and SYF. We've encountered numerous setbacks but progressed a lot along the way. All of you have been outstanding role models and I'd definitely credit you for that. Keep the spirit of the band member alive regardless of where you are heading to after your O levels. All the best in your future endeavours.
To the Committee Members and Section Leaders of 2010/2011:
The seniors see potential in you which is why you were selected as the leaders of the band. We all have high hopes on you. I hope that the years of playing in the band has built a strong passion for music within all of you. Me, together with the ex-committee members have done our part for the band. So now, it's your turn to do so, your turn to shine. Keep the band as united as possible. Only then would you be able to overcome thick and thin together. Regardless of whether the band would be a big or small group, as long as there's unity, there would be strength. Seek co-operation from one another and keep the flame alive. The band is depending on all of you. Do me, the teacher-in-charge(s), the school and Mr Tan proud. With that, I'll leave the band under your guidance, under your management, under your mace and under your baton.
I will never forget every single one of you who has made an effort to create an impression in my life as a band member in your own ways. Don't forget me as well. I'm very honoured to be given this opportunity to lead the band.
Study well and Practice hard!
With utmost appreciation and gratitude,
Your Band Major Nicholas
PS: This is from MinHui
To those who have yet to order/pay for the band photo, place/pay for your orders during the next two band practices. For the seniors, $4 each. For the juniors, $3 for 5R, $6 for 8R. Your orders will be cancelled if you fail to do so.
