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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
@ 8:05 PM

i hope that everybody has enjoyed this camp and that the band has become more bonded. The secondary four and five members have stepped down, so there's no more people to guide anymore. so, secondary threes, you guys have to take over the role to teach your juniors. i can see that all of you are fast learners, it is only a matter of whether you want to do it or not. like i've said in my speech just now, music is like maths. besides both starting with the letter 'M' , both also requires constant practicing in order to perform well. take each criticism as a form of motivitation to push you to a higher standard.

sec ones, you guys will determine whether will we be changing our competition piece or not. so, keep practicing. do not give up easily because the pieces of diffcult. only losers give up.

sec 2 and 3, all of you are already seniors. please help your juniors with their instruments. remember, a band requires team work and bonding, and that is why we organised outings and camps. also, trust is also another key point for the band to play well. and lastly, discipline. if you're well disciplined enough to practice almost everyday, you'll definately become a lot better and this allows mr tan to teach us easier as you are clear of your parts. only with these four, then the band will be able to play well and being brought to a higher standard.

committee members, section leaders and assistant committee members and section leaders, all of your are chosen for the post as i believe that your previous post members have faith in you. so, carry out the work properly, do not disappoint them. when given jobs to do, do it properly. it may not be perfect, but aim to do it near perfect.

oh ya, please listen to instructions given. listen to your majors and mr tan. always put yourself in other people's shoe. how would you feel if someone ignores you when you're talking. cooperation is seriously needed so that the discipline can be brought to a higher level.

i think my speech just now was quite impromptu, hence i posted this and hope someone reads it and may be help a little. so with that, i end my 'speech' here. ALL THE BEST FOR YOUR SYF NEXT YEAR!! remember, take each criticism as a form of motivation and practice your instrument almost everyday to see progression.

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The Band
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HuaYiConcertBand was formed in the year 2000 with a strength of more than 40 committed and enthusiastic students. In the past 10 years, the Band gained much support from the school and managed to earn some awards. Perhaps the most memorable achievement came in the year 2001 when the Band won her first bronze medal at the Singapore Youth Festival(SYF) Central Judging.

Though the years, the Band preserved her standard under the direction of Mr Tan Aik Koon, the first principal trumpeter of Singapore Wind Symphony and Braddell Height Symphony Orchestra. Currently, Mr Tan is also the President of the executive committee of Singapore Wind Symphony. To date, the Band has grown to more than double her original strength and has participated in many musical exchanges with other schools. The Band has also given several public performances at places such as MacRitchie Reservoir, Chinese Garden, Istana Park, Pasir Ris Park and Paragon Orchard.

In 2003, Hua Yi Band went to her second SYF and achieved a silver medal. The Band also maintained her honour by achieving her second silver SYF medal in the year 2005. Her third and fourth silver medal was achieved in 2007 and 2009 respectively. However, it is insufficient to bask in the glory of past achievements. The Band adopts the mentality to accept new challenges and continually strive for excellence.

Teachers-In-Charge:
Ms Chia PeiWen
Ms Nasuha
Mdm Angrennie

Band Committee'10
Band Major: Choon Hiang
Drum Major: Jun Rong
Secretary: Chiao Wen
Treasurer(s): Lois, Nadhirah
Librarian(s): Azirul, Qin Yan
Quarter Mistress(s): Vivian, Thundar
Wardrobe Master/Mistress: Zawani, Si Wei, Si Ying

The Conductor
Mr Tan Aik Koon began his musical experience as a pianist when he was in primary school. When he joined his secondary shool's band, he picked up the trumpet under the guidance of members from the British Royal Marine Band. The young enthusiastic trumpeter has never looked back since.

For the past 30 years, Mr Tan has performed extensively as first-chair or lead trumpeter in various concert bands, symphony orchestras, jazz ensembles and studio recordings. In 2000, he branched into full-time band music education and music conducting. With his vast and diverse experience and knowledge, Mr Tan has gained recognition in the music education scene, both locally as well as overseas.

Mr Tan is currently the President of the Executive Committee of Singapore Wind Symphony (3-time Gold Medal Award Winner of World Music Contest) and also the Executive Council Member of the Band Directors' Association of Singapore. Mr Tan is the music director and conductor of Singapore Wind Symphony Youth Winds, Kim Seng Wind Symphony, Mayflower Secondary School Concert Band and our band. In addition, Mr Tan is also the 1st principal trumpeter of Singapore Wind Symphony and Braddell Heights Symphony Orchestra.

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