New Practice Schedule

Hi.

After a short vote/discussion thingy during practice today, the club has decided to change practice henceforth to Mondays (3-6pm), Wednesdays (4-7pm) and Fridays (3-6pm). The later timing for Wednesdays is to accomodate Ms Wong's schedule. The choice of days is to ensure that everybody can come for at least 2 practices a week, and see Ms Wong at least once a week.

This practice schedule will take effect from next week onwards, until further notice.

Auditions results

Hi. After conducting auditions today, the SLs held a short discussion, and decided to divide all of you into 4 groups. They are: "most likely in", "maybe in", "maybe out" and "a bit GG". This is to avoid making anyone too confident or condemning anyone too soon. However, it should serve as a rough gauge of your current standard, so treat it as such. Those in "most likely in", keep up the good work; those in "maybe in" you need to improve some more, but you show some promise; those in "maybe out" and "a bit GG"... well duh, practise MUCH MUCH more. And, almost everybody needs to work on the following-conductor's-directions aspect, though some more than others. Without further ado, here are the groupings.

"Most likely in"
Jia Jun
Kanzy
Winnie
Wei Han
Sheena
Jeremy
Jonathan
Yu Lin
Zheng Rui
Cheyenne

"Maybe in"
Gloria
Zheng Shan
Tzin Wai
Tricia
Chan Yi
Huan Ting
Libo
Lisa
Elissa
Charlotte
Zhi Ying
Kyna
Yu Lei

"Maybe out"
Yi San
Jia Yi
Tuan Ahn
Kewei
Zhao Rui

"A bit GG"
Desiree
Su Xiang
Randy
Yan Jun
Jess

*Those who did not come for practice today, please arrange a make-up audition slot with Sheena ASAP.

Auditions Grouping- Salut d'amour

G1- Gloria
G2- Melissa
G3- Jia Jun
G4- Zi Yang
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Lowell

G1- Winnie
G2- Desiree
G3- Wei Han
G4- Tzin Wai
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Lowell

G1- Zheng Shan
G2- Cheyenne
G3- Jonathan
G4- Yu Lei
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Nikki

G1- Tricia
G2- Chan Yi
G3- Huan Ting
G4- Li Bo
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Nikki

G1- Lisa
G2- Elissa
G3- Sheena
G4- Jeremy
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Lowell

G1- Yi San
G2- Jia Yi
G3- Sheena
G4- Tuan Ahn
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Lowell

G1- Charlotte
G2- Su Xiang
G3- Huan Ting
G4- Jess
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Nikki

G1- Yu Han
G2- Zhi Ying
G3-Jonathan
G4- Zi Yang
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Nikki

G1-Kyna
G2- Yan Jun
G3- Wei Han
G4- Tzin Wai
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Lowell

G1- Kewei
G2- Yu Lin
G3- Jia Jun
G4- Yu Lei
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Lowell

G1- Feng Lin
G2- Melissa
G3- Wei Han
G4- Li Bo
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Nikki


G1- Zhao Rui
G2- Desiree
G3- Jonathan
G4- Jeremy
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Lowell

G1- Zheng Rui
G2- Cheyenne
G3- Jia Jun
G4- Tuan Ahn
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Nikki

G1- Randy
G2- Chan Yi
G3- Huan Ting
G4- Jess
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Lowell

Groupings are subjected to changes

Auditions / Practice Schedule

Hi. This is a repeat of my announcement during practice today, posted for the benefit of those who were not present or were not listening.

Practice in 2009

As Ms Wong is only able to come down on Mon and Thu afternoons, we have no choice but to hold practices on these 2 days to accomodate her schedule. The third day of self-practice will be held on Wednesday. Hence, there will be 3 compulsory sessions per week for now.

We will also hold make-up sessions on Fridays, as we understand that with various commitments (esp. H3s), some of you may not be able to make it on all 3 aforementioned days. If you miss any of the 3 main practices, then you must come on Friday so that we can update you on Ms Wong's instructions and make sure your standard remains on par with the rest of the ensemble. This session will be optional for those who can make it on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

All practices will begin promptly at 1500hrs and end at 1800hrs (unless Ms Wong feels the need to extend a little past that - then too bad).

All practices will be held in the third floor classrooms in the left wing of block A.

SYF Auditions

We have decided to push the auditions back one week to immediately after Chinese New Year. It will be held on the Thursday and/or Friday of the CNY week (i.e. 29th/30th Jan 2009). This is to allow Ms Wong more time to work with us to improve our playing in aspects other than merely getting the notes and timing right, as well as to let you all capitalise on the long CNY break to practice hard. However, that means that the standards expected for the auditions are consequently higher than before.

The audition groups have already been posted by Sheena. In case this wasn't made clear before: the groupings are to ensure that there is one player of each guitar part for Salut D Amor; for La Chanson you will just play whatever part you're supposed to play, and it Doesn't Matter that there will be 2 of certain parts in a group. If by any chance we have misallocated you such that your group does not have at least one player of each part of La Chanson, do let Sheena know ASAP.

We will assess all of you according to the SYF judging rubrics, which are as follows:

50% Technique

- Articulation
- Dynamics
- Intonation
- Rhythm
- Tone

50% Musicianship

- Balance
- Blend
- Expression
- Group Dynamics
- Interpretation
- Phrasing Style

Sleep-deprived people.

Uh yea. Two things will be posted here...Firstly, the namelist for orientation and cca exhibition subcomms. After that, I'm putting up pictures of the designs that Zheng just drew up for SYF attire for girls.

As the people who stayed back know, the concert subcomm people will be merged with the openhouse subcomm people then split into the CCA exhibition and Orientation subcomms this year. I'm randomly allocating groupings. Weihan and I will tell you what you have to do later...Just take note for now.

CCA Exhibition Subcomm

Weihan - In charge

Jonathan

Winnie

Tuan Anh

Jeremy

Fenglin

Kyna

Kewei

Zhao Rui

Meng Yuan

Orientation Subcomm

Gloria

Charlotte

Desiree

Suxiang

Elissa

Yulei

Yanjun

Lisa

Lowell

Chanyi
Jess
Yulin
Yuhan

I hope I didn't miss out any names. Tell me if I did, ok?

CCA Exhibition subcomm handles the upcoming CCA exhibition after the official arrival of our juniors on 2 Feb. I think it's like 1st/2nd week of Feb. You have to do banner painting, roster duties, come up with gimmicks, etc....Anything to attract J1s to our CCA.

Orientation subcomm basically plans out the orientation programme for the J1s. Specifically, the day camp orientation in the March hols and other J1-J2/J1-J1 bonding activities. I will need to meet those people in this subcomm on Wednesday at 2.30 at guitar room, after CT and before CCA begins.

Next....SYF ATTIRE.

Zheng was lazy. So anyway, she just drew these two diagrams and sent them to me.

So the first (on the left) is basically with butterfly sleeves, the second(on the right) is with straight sleeves.

The material will be georgia black chiffon over like...a lining (maybe satin) of say, maroon or dark gold. So the dotted part represents the cutting of the inside, which is the lining. Georgia black chiffon is semi-transparent if I'm not wrong. It's somewhat like a softer version of organza. The dresses are both long (floor-length) and there's no choice there.

So please take note of this because we'll be voting on Wednesday for the colour of the lining (dark maroon or dark gold) and style of sleeves (butterfly or straight). Guys too. For the colour, that is...Because your shirt colour will be dependent on whether we choose maroon or gold. If maroon, your shirt colour will either be pink or light red. If gold, your shirt colour will be a pale yellow if I'm not mistaken.

That's all, folks. I'm sleepy. Good night.

HCguitar's 200th post!

Just wanted to chope it.

Haha...Anyway, today's the last sports session! And it was really fun. Our two juniors joined in too. Remember to say hi to them if you see them in our guitar practices. Their names are Zheng Rui and Randy (if I didn't get the spelling wrong)...But this is not the end of club lunches/meals.

As the start of school approaches, it also concludes the end of all the fun and games and partying in guitar club. But before that, I've got to say a huge thank you to: all those who attended the chalet, the chalet subcomm, and our 2 seniors for helping us to check in and joining in the fun.

Now, we have to mug really hard for both studies and guitar (don't forget to check your audition groupings below). There's practice on Monday at 3 pm! Our conductor will be there, so please practise your pieces, especially Black Orpheus, really hard. See you there!

To those in concert subcomm, you're now in orientation subcomm. More details will be provided in time to come.

Auditions Grouping- Salut d'amour

G1- Gloria
G2- Melissa
G3- Jia Jun
G4- Zi Yang
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Lowell

G1- Winnie
G2- Desiree
G3- Wei Han
G4- Tzin Wai
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Lowell

G1- Zheng Shan
G2- Cheyenne
G3- Jonathan
G4- Yu Lei
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Nikki

G1- Tricia
G2- Chan Yi
G3- Huan Ting
G4- Li Bo
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Nikki

G1- Lisa
G2- Elissa
G3- Sheena
G4- Jeremy
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Lowell

G1- Yi San
G2- Jia Yi
G3- Sheena
G4- Tuan Ahn
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Lowell

G1- Charlotte
G2- Su Xiang
G3- Huan Ting
G4- Jess
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Nikki

G1- Yu Han
G2- Zhi Ying
G3-Jonathan
G4- Zi Yang
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Nikki

G1-Kyna
G2- Yan Jun
G3- Wei Han
G4- Tzin Wai
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Lowell

G1- Kewei
G2- Yu Lin
G3- Jia Jun
G4- Yu Lei
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Lowell

G1- Feng Lin
G2- Melissa
G3- Wei Han
G4- Li Bo
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Nikki


G1- Zhao Rui
G2- Desiree
G3- Jonathan
G4- Jeremy
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Lowell

G1- Zheng Rui
G2- Cheyenne
G3- Jia Jun
G4- Tuan Ahn
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Nikki

G1- Randy
G2- Chan Yi
G3- Huan Ting
G4- Jess
Guitarron/ Contrabass: Lowell

Groupings are subjected to changes

Training Resumes This Week

Hello people!

Training will resume on Thursday, 8 Jan, from 9am-12nn. Training on Friday will be at the same time as well. Please be punctual!

By the way, remember to upload the photos you've taken during the chalet onto our Shutterfly (think I'll give you the password on Thursday, sorry I forgot to tell you guys yesterday, haha)! (: Thanks (:


Tricia

IMPT INFO ABT GUITAR CHALET (updated!)

Hi all!

The EXCO has just started the relay to ask (those who will be going for the chalet) who will be meeting at Tampines MRT at 2.30pm on Monday. If you have not received the message yet, don't worry cos I think the relay's in progress. If you still haven't received it by tonight, please sms me (Tricia) to tell me whether you would be meeting us there or going to Aloha Changi by yourself.

Here are some important information for all who're going for guitar chalet (both those who're staying over and coming only in the day/night but not staying over)
1) Be at Tampines MRT by 2.30pm, for those who do not know how to get to Aloha Changi. All of us (including the subcomm) will be meeting at that time too. We'll all check in at 3pm, cos the earliest check-in time is 3pm. So for the rest who're coming later, you can reach there anytime after that!

2) Keep the receipts of the stuff that you have helped to buy for the chalet. Need to use them to claim back your $ during the chalet.

3) Bring music/movies/portable speakers if you have. Can someone who has a portable vcd/dvd/cd player please please please bring theirs along? Thanks alot, we're desperate cos no one in the subcomm has it and I think we'll all be quite bored if there's no main source of entertainment. There's a tv at the chalet but we're not sure if they have DVD/VCD players.

4) Bring at least $15 to pay for the booking of the chalet. (VERY VERY IMPORTANT!)

There'll be more updates, so PLEASE CHECK THIS BLOG REGULARLY OVER THE NEXT 2 DAYS (including today, of course).

Also, below is the list of people who're staying over for the chalet/coming in the day. Please inform me if there are any discrepancies.

Going and Staying over
Huanting
Sheena
Jiayi
Libo
Ziyang
Jess
Wei Han
Jia Jun
Zhiying
Nicolette
Tricia
Yisan
Tzin Wai
Gloria
Melissa
Jeremy

Going but NOT staying over
Yu Lin
Elissa
Yu Lei
Zheng Shan
Cheyenne
Lowell
Winnie
Jonathan

Not confirmed (Please get back to me asap, whether you're going or not)
Charlotte
Melody
Chan Yi

Confirmed not going
Yan Jun
Zhao Rui
Su Xiang
Desiree
Kewei
Fenglin
Lisa
Kyna
Tuan Anh

Again, feel free to ask any of the guitar chalet subcomm members, including me, if you've any doubts. Thanks.

Tricia

Chalet details (just in case you forgot)

I hope you read this before you leave for the chalet (that means I'm assuming you check the blog regularly).

If you don't know yet, the chalet is ALOHA CHANGI CHALET K. You can take 29 from Tampines MRT if I'm not wrong, and go to netheravon road where Aloha Changi is. If you meet in groups and are afraid of getting lost, you can call someone from the subcomm to fetch you or something too. The chalet subcomm consists of Tricia, Kanzy, Sheena, Zhiying, Jiayi, Huanting and Melissa. If you really don't know any of their numbers then just contact anyone from the exco...According to the relay system, you would have the number of at least one exco member.

Also, if anyone has a mahjong set/any other games, bring it!

Come at around...3 pm? And don't forget your food and money, and clothes if you're staying over.

I'll be looking forward to seeing everyone on monday. Bye!