SJI Percussion Section

:)

2011-03-14T17:20:00.002+08:00

Hi!

Keerthi here. My com was screwed so i couldn't really post anything.

Anyways, hi section. Um, well, I want to apologize for the section outing. RANDALL is still

deciding on a date so idk what to do. But as for now, I doubt thats our concern. Its about three weeks to SYF. And time is really running out. With instructors course, teaching sec ones, school re-opening, we must really manage time well. Its gonna be stressful, but if our hard work pays off,

we can be content with our results :) So just put in extra effort, and strive for the gwh. Many people have said our band is capable of such and i for one think so. Its the last sprint for the long marathon, so do your best.

best of luck,

keerthi

EXAMS ARE OVER!!!!!

2011-03-05T22:22:00.000+08:00

Yo what up peeps! Exams are over!!!! Awesome!!!! But as bandsmen, we still have the responsibility of SYF. So remember to have fun, but concentrate on music also!! :) We'll be having a section outing soon, supposed to have one next friday but theres mass swim. :( You'll be notified about the details when we settle the date. Any suggestions are welcome also. Since exams are over, let's all try to stay back to practice k? Don't over stress yourself though, just work towards the GWH!! :) Soooo...... anything cool you're planning to do after exams? Personally, I'm gonna buy a keyboard and try to learn piano. :D Share whatever activities you're gonna do k? HAVE FUN!!!! WEEEEEE!!!!

- With love, Randall. :P

2011-02-05T15:31:00.001+08:00

Hello! Happy CNY! Uhh update! There's a new percussionist caled Chris and he's Korean! Haha uhh section outing soon? (:

Hullo

2010-12-08T21:55:00.002+08:00

NEXT SECTIONALS FRIDAY 10TH DECEMBER SHOULD BE MORNING

We need a time machine

2010-11-04T21:17:00.002+08:00

Guys, time is running out, we have approximately 1 week to Bandcamp. Sec 2s, you have ACE camp. This is no time to slack off, please practise at home. By this Saturday, learn and MEMORISE until B.

Food for Thought

2010-09-19T22:14:00.005+08:00

Remember to nuture the future of the drum section to your best of you abilities. And most importantly keep up the standard of the Drum Section and always strive to improve.

Why i say this was the best decision is not because of the number of CIP hours i get and the 2 free cca points but rather the experience of being a bandsman. The times we spend creating music together, the times we get together as a band for activities,the times we gather together as schoolmates such as eating at the same table. And for sure these things we have and we do, the rest of the CCAs do not have.

i think you guys should know the days in band for the sec 4s are numbered. As in really really numbered...So i guess the sec 4s dont have much time left, and coming to think of it, time really passes pretty fast. If not for the enjoyable and fufilling times in band, i guess our time as being Sec 4s or rather a bandsman as a whole would not have fly pass us that fast.

And when BS calls for attention during sectionals dun come and dilly dally walk slowly
to your positions.
Pls you guys must be more lax with yourselfs.
This is the last syf for the sec 4s so pls pls give your best show for the drum section and especially the sec 4s.
And all of us need to improve tremendously(especially me i play like crap).
Ok and since the sec 4s have very limited time the band, pls at least give us the assurance that
the drum section can be self-reliant

- Leonard Khoo

Those who are unable to attend, do inform me at once.
Those who are absent for dumb excuses, shall be dealt severely.
Please make it a point to come down for sectionals, the attendance is very disappointing. Secondly, I'm expecting to see more people making an effort to come down after school to practise your instruments.
Your current standard is uber disgraceful.
Not only the two SYF pieces, but also National Anthem and School Rally.

Please work hard for your SYF this year.
A gold is a must.

Seize every opportunity to play well till SYF,
work hard guys.
ENDURE.

-Pin Ren

Guys, after reading the above posts by alumni, I think you all should reflect on your role in the band."Pls at least give us the assurance that the drum section can be self-reliant". What does this mean to you? Time and time again we ask you to practise yourself, but results don't show. Time and tide wait for no man, we have to buck up if we want to achieve anything. As Leonard says, "Most importantly keep up the standard of the Drum Section and always strive to improve". Do you think we fall you in for fun? What we're trying to fufill is the legacy of the section. The legacy of the best. I think we should get our act together, and work towards our goals. Keep up the standard that has been built by our seniors. Don't you feel the pride being lost? Being tarnished by trivial things like slacking? Discipline is key to ensure this. Honestly, right now, I can't say your discipline is bad. If not, why do we run out of things to scold you for? But I can't say it's good either, incomparable to what it once was. So after reading this, I hope you guys go reflect on this during this break from band, and when band resumes I want to see a significant improvement in attitude, including confidence, and be prepared to endure onerous rehearsals and practises for SYF. After exam period, it's going to be intensive SYF practise. But don't lose heart, always look back on the foundation we were built on, and on SYF day, walk onto the stage, the stage where two years ago we did wonders, with pride. Knowing that whatever comes, we have upheld our legacy and stayed true to our section.

2010-06-06T00:02:00.001+08:00

k renaissance coming already work hard

2010-04-02T13:02:00.001+08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEERTHI! :D

harlo

2010-03-14T22:52:00.004+08:00

Hello, long time no update!

Today we went to St. Patrick's Day parade, along Singapore river. Stoned in front of Sir Stamford Raffles for eternity, then fell in just behind the colour guard. First time started Josephian's march but randomly stopped cause the colour guard didn't move. Eventually marched off and it started to drizzle. Along the road, something happened, will not say here, and then ended up at UOB Plaza, where the entire contingent gathered to watch stuff.

After some waiting, played King of Pop and Ireland's call. Probably quite well recieved as applause and singing was heard during King of Pop, and they started singing along with Ireland's call.

After that we went back to school to debrief and dismiss.

2010-02-18T17:42:00.000+08:00

Since I'm quite free now, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOEL (:

sectionals

2010-02-15T17:41:00.001+08:00

sectionals on every weds joel liew pls come

2010-01-10T12:23:00.000+08:00

Ummm, hello (:

Bye (:

2009 photos

2010-01-10T11:46:00.003+08:00

2009-08-02T17:07:00.002+08:00

Sec 3s and 2s all the best for your future endeavours in the section.Remember to nuture the future of the drum section to your best of you abilities. And most importantly keep up the standard of the Drum Section and always strive to improve. Hope to see much more from this section after our o levels.

2009-07-14T05:36:00.001+08:00

Guys,
remember, it's time to move on.
Sec 3s, you are on your own.

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2009-07-12T21:46:00.001+08:00

thank you sec 4s

2009-04-26T21:46:00.003+08:00

well here to revive the dead blog?
cca standdown but dun slack off. mye coming but just find the time to practise.
and alex i didn't write the score for fun so please learn it.
oh yea i forgot to tell you. the score is not for you to memorise but to tell you where you come in.
or else you won't have any feeling when you play. and if you are crashing your cymbal please crash louder or more confident.

post

2009-04-24T22:27:00.004+08:00

Hey guys i think this blog is really dead. Please update it leh. To my point, i think you guys should know the days in band for the sec 4s are numbered. As in really really numbered...So i guess the sec 4s dont have much time left, and coming to think of it, time really passes pretty fast. If not for the enjoyable and fufilling times in band, i guess our time as being Sec 4s or rather a bandsman as a whole would not have fly pass us that fast. From the day we stepped into the band in Sec 1 till to the present, im very very sure that the Sec 4s did not regret their decision to walk through this unique and special journey with everyone else. And up till this day, i can say that joining the band was the best and most wonderful decision i have ever made. Why i say this was the best decision is not because of the number of CIP hours i get and the 2 free cca points but rather the experience of being a bandsman. The times we spend creating music together, the times we get together as a band for activities,the times we gather together as schoolmates such as eating at the same table. And for sure these things we have and we do, the rest of the CCAs do not have.

gwh

2009-04-02T17:36:00.001+08:00

GOLD.
WITH HONOURS.

lazy

2009-03-18T20:08:00.003+08:00

50th post.

rip from 2010 blog.

sectionals

2009-03-17T20:01:00.001+08:00

18th march
9am-10.30am

countdown

2009-03-14T19:17:00.003+08:00

seventeen days, not twenty.

2009-03-13T14:09:00.002+08:00

wtf its exactly 20 more days to SYF.20 more days to prepare leh, its like 3 weeks only. And its going to pass very very fast omg. 20 more bloody days and its our turn. And we have prepared for this competition for like many many arduous months. And its really this time that we must taste the feeling of a gold. No more faltering, no more excuses, no more of any failure.

lol

2009-03-06T21:55:00.001+08:00

yay blog die

Exchange

2009-02-27T21:17:00.001+08:00

I shall rip my own post from my batch blog.

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Hurray for SJIMB! Today's exchange was a success, although we could do much better than we showed. Show all the other bands that although we got a silver for last SYF, we are able to achieve. One cannot expect a gold medal to drop from the sky. ~~Ouch.~~ If other schools can attain a gold, why can't we? We stand for our rights and fight till the end. If everyone just puts in a little more effort, we can do it. Remember that bread does not magically appear on your table. Keep up the hardwork and determination. Show the judges that we can do it. We will achieve that gold medal. So please, put in more effort in your music. Exams are over, and you have all the time in the world to practise. Practice makes perfect. ~~But if nobody's perfect, why practise?~~ Remember, from our humble beginnings, the day we were born, onwards and upwards we move on and on. Kinda reminds me of the song, Check Yes Juliet. "Run Baby Run, don't ever look back." We must move forward, and always improve. Don't let our seniors down. They have done so much for the band, don't let it go to waste. As we enter the Singapore Conference Hall for SYF, remember that we have done our best. Remember that we can achieve our goals. Remember all the hardwork and effort you have put in. Remember your past mistakes, and don't make the same mistakes again. With this mindset, we shall walk onto the stage and shine like stars. If others can do it, why can't we? We are the best. Remember that SJIMB used to be the best band in Singapore. We shall uphold its name. Seek to strive and not to yield. Do your best. We are the mighty men of the SJIMB. Nothing can stop us.

CT

2009-02-22T19:26:00.000+08:00

tmr is CT!

even if you don't bother about CT,
still must study for CT
~~because its a CT!~~
because it helps you to see where your standard is.

Tmr i have lit so bb.

2009-02-20T23:11:00.000+08:00

Seize every opportunity to play well till SYF,
work hard guys.
ENDURE.

2009-02-20T12:38:00.002+08:00

due to mrs chua and mr tan's comments about our rubber band timing, i found this website that provides a free metronome. so. um.. snare drum and i guess timpani's part ( just imagine the timpanis) can be practised on this website. can practise sticking here also. practise the slow parts more cos they are harder. can be seen on ytd's parade. hari says so anw, when sufi and i were sec 1s.

------> http://www.metronomeonline.com/

SYF

2009-02-17T21:28:00.003+08:00

Total credit goes to Glen. This post is ripped from Glen.

SYF Statistics
There are 149 Participating Secondary schools for SYF,
according to the number from the 2007 SYF.

in SYF 2007, there were:

6 Participations

57 Bronze

67 Silvers

16 Gold

3 Gold With Honours

SYF Judging criteria

50% - Technique
Articulation
Dynamics
Intonation
Rhythm
Tone

50% - Musicianship
Balance
Blend
Expression
Interpretation
Phrasing
Style

SYF Award Range

Gold with Honors: 85% and above
Gold :Above 80%
Silver :70% to 79%
Bronze :60% to 69%
COP: 59% and below

Hope this gives you a rough idea of the criteria and awarding.

SYF Soundcheck

2009-02-14T18:56:00.001+08:00

Singapore Conference Hall Soundcheck
Be in the bandroom at 12.30 in concert attire.
Wear whatever you want to school, just change.

Bring: Blazer, Black shoes

Band Windbreaker

2009-02-11T19:26:00.003+08:00

Band Windbreaker
$20.
Get from untouchables.
Pay Edmund Salim.
S, M, L.

2009-02-10T16:02:00.003+08:00

syf plus ta1 coming. but dun be mega stressed out. cos. um. it is bad. yea. cos. it affects your concentration. then. you can't focus in parades and lessons. then. you fail ta1 and we get kena sai for syf. then. the band and you get humiliated. then. the band and you no face. then. um. i end my story

...

2009-02-09T21:34:00.001+08:00

gah.

I liked the ~~M&M~~ fun sessions at the fitness corner.
There goes my ~~M&Ms~~.

no more fun

2009-02-09T18:45:00.002+08:00

Tomorrow's session changed to Saturday, 12pm to 2pm.
NO MORE FUN SESSION AT FITNESS CORNER!

visits

2009-02-08T13:41:00.002+08:00

already reaching 1000.
our blog owns.

mr sim

2009-02-07T05:32:00.002+08:00

Next session with Mr Sim,
3.30pm,
tuesday,
10/2.

Upcoming Events

2009-02-04T22:36:00.002+08:00

These are the upcoming events for the SJIMB.

15th February 2009 - Soundcheck
27th February 2009 - Exchange
7 th March 2009 - Exchange
15th March 2009 - St. Patrick's Day
28th March 2009 - SCH Concert

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2009-01-31T23:50:00.004+08:00

Guys drum sticks are a must for every percussionist.
These sticks are essentials and the cost is affordable.
So there is no excuse for you guys not to have a pair of sticks.
Another thing to mention, i do not want you guys to slacken during sectionals,
especially the sec 2s.
And when BS calls for attention during sectionals dun come and dilly dally walk slowly
to your positions.
Pls you guys must be more lax with yourselfs.
This is the last syf for the sec 4s so pls pls give your best show for the drum section and especially the sec 4s.
And all of us need to improve tremendously(especially me i play like crap).
Ok and since the sec 4s have very limited time the band, pls at least give us the assurance that
the drum section can be self-reliant

Sectionals (Fri)

2009-01-30T21:50:00.004+08:00

Next Sectionals
Date: 6th February 2009 (Friday)
Time: 2.10 pm to 3.30 pm
Attire: School Uniform

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btw, buy your own drumsticks and practise at home (highly recommended)

Can be bought at:

Swee Lee Music Company
Blk 231, Bain Street #03-27/29
Bras Basah Complex
Singapore 180231

Monday - Saturday
1.30am - 7.30pm
Sunday
12.30am - 6.30pm

www.sweelee.com.sg

Drums Resources
10 Haji Lane Singapore 189203
Click here for the map

Monday - Saturday
12.00pm to 7.00pm

Sunday
Closed.

www.drumsresources.com

Since most of us live in the west, i recommend you go to swee lee.

By bus:
700 from bukit panjang/190 from cck to plaza sing, then take 167 or 7, stop and 2nd stop and walk to bras basah complex.

By train:
stop at bugis, walk to bras basah complex. (ask for directions if dunno)

1 month!

2009-01-29T23:19:00.000+08:00

Happy 1st month, section blog.

2009-01-27T22:06:00.000+08:00

School tomorrow!

2009-01-23T19:45:00.002+08:00

Enjoy your new year break for these few days.
Remember to practise your sticking EVERYDAY.
500 semiquavers are recommended. =)

attendance

2009-01-21T20:02:00.007+08:00

attendance 8/10.
absent: richard, ben

sufi inverted the cymbals 5 times today.
=_________=

it appears that inverted cymbals are OFTEN caused by bad technique. I strongly recommend you check your technique. In addition, throw those cymbals away. Once they invert, they will never sound the same again, and they will just invert again shortly.

Taken from www.guitartabs.cc

guinness world record liao.

For Cymbal Inversion

Sectionals

2009-01-19T22:06:00.002+08:00

There will be sectionals this coming Wednesday, 20/1/2009 at 2.10pm and it should end around 3.30pm.
Please help to spread the message to everyone.
Those who are unable to attend, do inform me at once.
Those who are absent for dumb excuses, shall be dealt severely.
Please make it a point to come down for sectionals, the attendance is very disappointing.

Secondly, I'm expecting to see more people making an effort to come down after school to practise your instruments.
Your current standard is uber disgraceful.
Not only the two SYF pieces, but also National Anthem and School Rally.

Secondary twos, do practise more.

Regards.

Sectionals

2009-01-18T17:01:00.002+08:00

Please make it a point to come for sectionals as many times we have like, 50% attendance.
Sectionals are to improve your skills, they are not torture classes. Sectionals will be posted here too.

Lessons.

2009-01-17T18:38:00.002+08:00

2 hours per session except for last day.
31/1 sat
20/2 fri 3.30pm
6/3 fri 3.30pm
28/3 sat
11/4 sat
25/4 sat
9/5 sat
23/5 sat
6/6 sat
20/6 sat
4/7 sat

plan thing

2009-01-16T18:53:00.001+08:00

who has the plan for moving instruments?

Sectionals (Wed)

2009-01-12T20:21:00.001+08:00

Sectionals on wednesday after school.

2009-01-10T20:11:00.001+08:00

Please work hard for your SYF this year.
A gold is a must.

?

2009-01-09T17:06:00.000+08:00

But this blog has been alive for 12 days only. and 370+ visits.

2009-01-08T23:13:00.000+08:00

dead blog leh. not fun. more people should visit and tag.

Haha

2009-01-07T16:36:00.000+08:00

I have edited the code so you don't need to write your name after every post.
It will be written below each post.

Next parade

2009-01-05T18:09:00.000+08:00

Thursday
8/1/2009
2.30pm - 6.00pm
Band Tee

Please don't be late.

Pin Ren.

2009-01-04T00:59:00.002+08:00

jordan made this picture. lol. XD
benjamin

Next parade

2009-01-03T19:04:00.000+08:00

Monday morning assembly
5/1/2009
7.00am
School Uniform.

Please don't be late.

Pin Ren.

Next parade

2009-01-02T18:56:00.000+08:00

3/1/2009
Saturday
8.00 - 1300.
Band Tee.

Pin Ren

2009-01-01T12:54:00.002+08:00

2009 is a good year! because... i like that number.sec 2s got streaming! sec 4s got o lvls! hahahahaha! and sec 3s got nth! except extra workload. nvm. happy christmas and merry new year! andddddddddddddddddddddddd wut. hi.

benjamin

2009-01-01T02:21:00.001+08:00

Happy New Year guys!
We shall get our gold this year!

Pin Ren.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2009-01-01T00:00:00.001+08:00

Its the first day of the new year.

Do study hard, especially the sec 4 batch (:
goodluck in your o-lvls!

and im officially sec 2 :D :D :D

Joel

Hi

2008-12-31T15:35:00.003+08:00

Hi posting @ LAN!
even though we decided not to go.
but nth to do.. -.-
so..
ya we're at LAN.
should change from "drum section" to "lan section".
ok bye

Joel

End of 2008.

2008-12-31T09:00:00.001+08:00

Enjoyed your holidays?
Now It's time to mug.

Joel

Upcoming band concert

2008-12-30T23:09:00.003+08:00

An upcoming CJC and AJC band combined concert

Details;
Date:6/1/2009
Time:7.30pm
Venue:CJC PAC
Ticket pricing:$12

If anyone is interested to go for the concert pls tell me asap. Last day accepting bookings would be 2/1/09. Call me or sms for tickets:91682156

Leonard

Section Outing

2008-12-30T19:14:00.002+08:00

Ya this is a simplified version.

Place: City Hall MRT Station
Time: 11am
Bring $20 (enough right)

Remember NOT to eat lunch before coming.

Joel

Section Outing

2008-12-30T11:51:00.000+08:00

Plan for section outing for Wednesday have been confirmed. I suppose most of you guys have been informed about the section outing. Here are the details;

Venue:Msg Ben or me
Time:11am sharp
Where to meet? City Hall MRT.
Itinerary: Movie viewing(decide the movie when we gather), Lunch* at fast food?Foodcourt?And then bowling.

Rest of the details Ben and i will msg you guys about it.
*And pls dun take your lunch before coming for the outing beause we will be eating together.Try to consume a heavy breakfast before coming, or you can buy popcorns for the movie(ppl coup not my problem)

leonard

Section outing

2008-12-29T21:57:00.001+08:00

Anyone up for the idea of section outing?Guys if its a outing please do not include LAN. Anyway Wednesday would be a good day to hold a section outing. Any suggestions on where to go? Got any brilliant idea for section outing? Contact or msg me through my phone. And if its a thumbs up for the section outing everyone please try your best to be present. Thx a lot.

leonard

2008-12-29T21:49:00.000+08:00

Let me do the 'next parade' thingy.

Next parade
2 Jan 2009.
6.55am.
Bandroom.

I think there will be audition this Saturday, please practise.

Regards,
Pin Ren.

2008-12-29T21:12:00.002+08:00

Ok.

JH

(lol)

2008-12-29T21:12:00.001+08:00

YAY new section blog.
Do write your names after each post.

Regards,
Pin Ren

New Section Blog!

2008-12-29T21:08:00.001+08:00

Ya here post sectionals and whatever.
And next parade.
And upcoming events.
And section outing.
And blah.
And etc.
And whatever.
Ya ok.

So...

Next parade: 2 Jan 2009;
Time: 6.55;
Venue: Bandroom;

Ya ok bye.