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Monday, January 5, 2009
I would like to say Belated Happy New Year. (Its too late now I know but to those people I haven't said yet) The school holidays are obviously over and is time for us to wake up. A brand new year and a brand new band practice on 3rd January.
To be honest, I kind of practise too much on Overture No1 and I left Chorale and Jubiloso out but I did practise it but not as often as Overture No1 so I am guilty of some mistakes being made. So what have all of you been doing the holidays? Do you spend it meaningfully?
Now, to the main point. Like what Mr Lum said, that 3 weeks of December holidays really did A LOT of damage to our music making in terms of many things. Ms Caneda also talked about a new word in 2009 which is "WE". It is that "WE" that makes us grow together and learn much more new things musically in band. Mr Lum also said we need to have self-discipline so that we can practise more efficiently without wasting everybody's time. Please also remember that we aim to produce a sound that is :
x )( y= xy
and not
x+y=x+y
Up to this point I think all of you should get my message.
By the way, Ms Caneda has given a new word so I'll give a new quote.
"It is your attitude and not your aptitude (Ability) that brings you to a higher altitude (Level)."
Moving on...
We have 1 more week to learn and MEMORISE Chorale and Jubiloso and Overture No1. I hope all of you know the fingering and clear your rhythms by now. Its going to be a tough ride since we still have many events like CCA Open House, etc.
Take care and stay fit!
-Yi Jie
