Well.......todae's practice to me was an improvement......I could see that Adi and Rachael show more enthusiasm in their practice.....but that enthusiasm isnt enough.....it was really comforting to see them show interest in what they are doing.....Good Job.....but SYF is harsh.....no mistakes can be afforded there.....It is where you play your best to showcase to other schs and people of the public.
I want to congratulate the two of them and the Band as a whole!!! Well Done.....i was satisfied todae....but well....this wouldnt be enough for SYF....sad to say....alright.

Here is the breakdown of what each section should be focusing based on my experience in Band and under Ms Tan....what she would do if she was still the conductor. As a whole section....if not specified on a person.

Flute- Build chemistry within the section,blend your tone together... Technique wise....needs alot of work......you guys have to practice running notes.....technique doesnt build from playing songs alone....its build from the basics....The SCALES.....practice running up and down the scales as smooth and quick as you can.....This would improve your sensitivity with the notes when you see a new score......you could instantly play songs that has complicated note patterns like in the Overture No.1. Tone has to be build on a basis of emotions...applies to all instruments actually. Chorales....Any song that has a slow part that really pushes you or urges you to play with full emotions actually brings your tone out.....another way would be to practice in a place that a resonance....meaning that the sounds echoes....it would nuture the tone that you would have....but one thing for sure.... PRACTICE ITSELF WOULD BRING THE TONE.

Clarinet- Basing on the current standard...i would say the clarinets are safe....BUT....the only things you guys need to work on is your tone....your chords.....sounds raw....your tone is a little on the edgy side....sounds more like a parrot. It is not refined yet...dun worry..practice more. You articulation needs work too....la storia and Overture requires good articulation. Like i said...you guys wouldnt have a problem if your basics is strong....thats why you guys need more work now to strengthen your basics..Chong Tuck...doing a good job teaching the rest of the juniors....one more thing....i want to hear more emotions put into playing...thats all for clarinet.

Saxophone- Very well done as usual.....but dont get all mighty and great...there is more room for improvement for a bronze or silver..... Tone.....thats definite,need to build tone....you guys have strong technique....like senior like junior....refering to Alif. Anyway...all this can be achieved if you put your heart and soul into playing...its never too late...although it is quite late to achieve too big a thing at this point in time. No matter how strong each individuals are....you guys need to blend...its band we are talking about...not soloists....band is about give and take....but all for a good cause....it reaps benefits for the band as a whole...everyone plays good music.

Cornet- Cravis....please work on your tone.....Ashari is doing well but needs to project himself.....be confident in playing....he is picking along fine. Cravis,when maisarah and fairusha comes back, please brief them on their parts....make sure they know what they are playing...Get hold of them when they dun come for practice....make sure they come all the way till SYF...after that can loosen the grip a little...but for now....discipline. Technique and Tone. Dont take this for granted....if wei jun comes back....i cant save you anymore if you dont heed my advice and work on it now....so please do practice hard.

Horns- all right....you girls are only sec 3 and 2....you girls should be playing at least 3/4 of Qui Yi's standard by now....so buck up....i know you girls can do it.....you girls need to work on technique and tone.....which is have been saying for other sections as well.....anyway.....bring home and practice....if you find it a hassle.....stay back for your own practice in sch on tues and thurs ......it would certainly help.. trust me. Put more hardwork and determination and attitude into whatever you guys are doing....your girls are bright...i know it....but you girls really have to work hard....you have a mountain to climb.....

Trombone- You guys have to really maintain your old standard under Siti....you guys are good....just off your own mark....just sliding back a little....dont worry....things can change for the better if hardwork and seriousness is shown....dun worry...you guys can do it!! You guys know how to play and what to play....but the problem is....its not perfect...,its just the first stage of mastering a song......second is to play with articulation and dynamics with tone. You guys are strong.

Euphoniums- Cheryl....work on your articulation.....and technique.....tone as well....get geraldine back as much as possible....this all depends on your ability to control them now...its important to make sure they know how to prioritise their responsibiilities. Your main concern now is your technique now....the same to the whole section.

Tuba- Whole section has got to have sectionals more often together otherwise you guys cannot play together.....difference with your own tone and everyone's tone. Work hard and everything will be alright....tuba is fairly alright for now.

Percussion- You girls have to focus on your parts.....help one another if you can...percussion is easy to play....but the mark of a good percussionist is the way he/she plays the percussion . Add in the accents if needed.....crescendo if needed....dun let this minor details which might be small to steal the points away from your.

Whole Band- toade's practice was alright......improvement from the last.... Continue to work hard and excel in your instrument....its just these two to three months more...harness your every last bit of strenght and determination to leap over your circumstances. This is it......people will judge the band with this SYF...for two year will you hold the Tag" Gold,Silver or Bronze or touch wood....COP". Good Job and Good Luck!!!

By the way, leaders or any one.....if you guys want to have practice session on your own accord and you need help...can always call on the ever gracious and accomodating Alumnis.......we will be willing to help....but please let u know in advance.

Cheryl, Chong Tuck....was thinking if you guys could get the whole band back on non-band days.........like a extra practice...but this time....i and the alumnis will be taking instead of Mr Subronto. Let us know....we wont force....its your fate that lies in your own hands....forcing you can bring no happiness.

Ex-Bm, Jon
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