Edited on 30th May:
A reminder for the NUS guitar ensemble concert:
Date: 6th June (next saturday)
Venue: NUS university cultural center concert hall
Time: 8pm

We will be having a dinner and fun session before the concert! (: so everyone pls meet at Boon Lay MRT at 4.30pm, afterwhich we can go for the concert together.

Hi guys,

In the light of the increased cases of H1N1 virus carriers (confirmed as 4 now) in Singapore, the teachers have decided to temporarily suspend practices for the June period till the end of block test. They will continue to monitor the situation to see if things will improve.

However, we have to use the time in the holidays to brush up our guitar skills and get ready for performances (there will be many performing opportunities). Also, we have to start preparing at least fifteen songs from now on for the concert next year (which is a really short time). Therefore, all of you have to bring your guitars and scores back to practice. We will test you on your performance-readiness when school re opens.

Cheers (:

hey!

hello J1s!
would just like to inform you all on some stuff.

1. tuners are for sale at $22! haha so for those who havent purchased tuners yet, you can ask me!
2. If you would like to change string(s) on your guitar because they are spoilt/old etc, you can also tell me and I'll give you the right one, and I can help you restring, or maybe teach you =D another alternative is that you can purchase a set of high-tension strings! for $13.90 per box (:
3. Is there anyone else who want/can now make it for the NUS concert but hasnt purchased a ticket yet? (:

yep! see u guys tmr!

-clara

Updated on 28th May:
Holiday practices:
3rd June wednesday, 10.00am to 12.30pm
5th June Friday, 1.30pm to 4.00pm
10th June Wednesday, 10.00am to 12.30pm
12th June Friday, 1.30pm to 4.00pm.

Venues will be confirmed at a later date, pls check this blog regularly for updates.
If you have official commitments on these days, please get your leave forms from jean.
From the third week of the june holidays onwards, there will be no practices until further notice so that everyone can mug for blocks (:

Award Presentation Day:
It will be on 18th July from 9.30am to 4.00pm, which is a saturday. It is not an official school day (:
Therefore, here are the volunteers:
Lim Yun Chun Shena
Joanne Chua Li Ping
Zheng Rui
Tran Ha Duong
Lee Wan Er
Eng Zhi Qing
Juliana Ng
Png Han Yong
Kuah Li Qin
Wong Nian Tee
Tan Wei Jie


Hi all J1s, a few important issues:

There will be guitar training on friday, 29th May after CT session. Please be ready and prepared at A300 by 4.15pm because Ms Wong will be arriving at 4.30pm. The session will last until approximately 6.40pm.

Usual trainings (will come into effect after block tests)

Wednesdays 3.20 to 6.00 pm
Fridays 4.15 to 6.30pm

Ms Wong will come down on fridays, while we will have sectionals and self-practice on wednesdays.


NUS concert tickets:
People who have paid but have not collected their concert tickets, please contact clara for it.

Cheers(:

To both J1s and Seniors

Hi.

Can those who are unable to attend trainings due to official reasons get the leave forms and approval from Mr Quek asap.

To the seniors: can we get the administrator account of this blog, so that we can change the layout of the blog and other stuffs when deemed necessary? This account's functions are only limited to posting and editing posts.

EXCO 09-10

Hi all J1s, a few important issues:

There will be no practice on 25th of May, Monday. Please report to A300 on wednesday 27th May at 3.30 pm.

Awards presentation day:

The school has requested for student helpers who can offer their time and expertise for the annual APD prize presentation on 18th July. It is a very important annual event where Hwa Chong gives out awards to students who have achieved outstanding results in various fields.

The approximate time for which volunteers need to commit is from 9.30a.m to 4p.m.

They need students who can:

a) Interact well with VIPs

b) Give clear instructions in directing VIPs to allocated car park lots

c) Be responsible and punctual

These students will be given CIP points for their service to the school. They are looking for about 15 students, so please either sms or email your name and class to Zheng Rui by Monday 25th May evening if you are interested.

NUS guitar ensemble concert:
Date: 6th June
Time: 8pm
Venue: NUS UCC concert hall
Tickets are priced at $15 each, free seating.

The people who have not yet submitted your $15, please submit it to clara by Monday 25th May latest.

The people who are unable to go for the NUS concert, please submit your leave forms to Jean by Wednesday 27th May, 2.30pm

Usual school-day practice timings:
Further notice will be given

Holiday practice days/timings:
Further notice will be given

Thats all for now, thanks!

New Exco results!

Sorry, sorry...I know this is a bit lag since the new Exco already posted. It's just that I got home barely in time to catch American Idol and it ended about...20 minutes ago? The time lag is due to various reasons. XD J1s, please read the post below this! And J2s, read the post below the J1s' post.

Great.

This post is actually just to inform those who did not come and those who have forgotten (if that's possible).

President/SL: Zheng Rui
Vice President/SL: Tran Ha Duong
Student Conductor/SL: Shena Lim
Secretary: Jean Tan
Treasurer cum QM: Clara Lim
Welfare Rep!: Kuah Li Qin
SLs: Lu Jun, Juliana

Respect your 8 Exco members ok!

To all who ran, I applaud your bravery for running, whether you got in or not. This election has been rather interesting (though hurried). I think I'll start missing guitar soon, 'cause I suddenly have nothing to do. Ah well.

New Exco: Jiayou ok!
Juniors: Like I said, don't disappoint your seniors during concert! XD
Seniors: MUST REMEMBER TO SUPPORT YOUR JUNIORS. And support the senior Exco's finalfinal event, Artsfest. First and last event, right? Lol. Monday training's compulsory.

Also, to the seniors who weren't there today, the NUS Guitar Ensemble (GENUS) came down to promote their concert today. For more information, check with Jonathan.

That's all...No more blogging here le...Ahhhhhhhhh.

Friday 22 May training for J1s

Time: 4:15 pm to 6 pm, be fully ready for practice by 4.30
Date: Friday 22 May
Venue: A300 (tentative, will confirm with Mr Quek)

Besides normal training session, the new EXCO will debut with important as well as exciting information pertaining to all of us ( well a lot :).
Attendance is, therefore, strictly compulsory; it will be taken @ 4:30 pm sharp by the Secretary. So, we are to be ready for training (e.g having taken guitars, footstools and other necessary stuff from the guitar room) by 4:30 pm.

See you then :)

EXCO 09-10, (not Jia Jun, we are just temporarily using his account haha)

J1 Exco Election Results Tmr and Training on Friday

Hi all!

I don't know how many of us are going to read this but here are some important updates!

J1 EXCO Election Results tmr
The J1 EXCO Election results would be out tomorrow, followed by the exco handover ceremony. Please gather at LT4 at 3pm. All J1s should be present and attendance is optional for the J2s.

Some representatives from the NUS Guitar Ensemble (GENUS) would also be there tmr to tell us more about their concert on 6 June, Sat. Do look out for them if you're interested!!

Training for J2s on Friday
Also, for the J2s, there will be training on Friday (22 May) for us to brush up a little before Arts Fest on next Wednesday night. Time and venue would be confirmed at a later date, most likely thru the relay system. Please note that attendance is compulsory.

That's about all (:


Tricia

Mr Quek's album launch!

Hello! As all of you may know, Mr Quek's a singer...And he's launching his new album soon! This is his invitation to the ensemble to attend the launch. :D

"Hello dear Ensemble

I would like to invite all of you for the official album launch performance of my newest album "My Romance" this Sunday (10th May) at the Love the World Soul Bistro (2nd Floor) @Singapore Flyer. The event begins at 6p.m and should end around 7p.m. Also since it is Mother's Day I would be choosing songs that are appropriate for the occasion too:) Hope you all can make it for the event. Thanks!

Mr matthew quek"

If you can make it, go down and support our teacher ic!

2009/10 Exco Elections Presentations

Dear J1s,

Please note that due to your NE trip this Wednesday, the presentations (+Q&A +Voting) will be postponed to Friday instead.

There will be NO practice on Wednesday.