NP ARTS FIESTA 2012
NP CONCERT BAND PRESENTS:
NOSTALGIA: WHEN I WAS YOUNG
Date: 27th October 2012
Time: 7pm-9pm
Venue: Music Box @ Seventy3, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Price: $10 (All proceeds go towards the President Challenge 2012)
How to Purchase Tickets: Visit the NP Arts Fiesta Website or inquire with any band member!
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Loft units will be ready for check-in by 5pm. Unit numbers and pass codes will be messaged to all SLs. Please do not change the pass code without informing us in advance. Do note that you will not be allowed out of kismis avenue after 11pm so do be careful. Thank you for your cooperation! :)
EXTRA REHEARSALS FOR ENSEMBLE GROUPS
Music Box will be available for use on Friday (26th October 2012) from ~2pm-10pm. We will be shifting percussion instruments during the noon, Music Box will be ready for use once we are done. Please contact Ashley/Terence if you are interested in using Music Box. There will be no sound/lighting/stage assistance provided. First come first serve. :)
PLEASE KEEP AWAY (1/2 METER AWAY) FROM THE WHITE SCREEN AT THE BACK OF THE STAGE.
(it is custom made and costs near $100k so please please please be careful)
REMEMBER TO RETURN THE CHAIRS AND STANDS TO THEIR ORIGINAL POSITION AFTER USING. THANK YOU!
CONCERT DAY (27 OCTOBER 2012)
No
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Time
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Activity
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Remarks
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1.
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2.30PM
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Reporting time for all members
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· Band room
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2.
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3.00PM – 5.00PM
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Full Band Rehearsal
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· Music Box
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3.
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5.00PM-5.45PM
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Full Dry Run
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· Together
with Emcee
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4.
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5.45PM-6.45PM
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Dinner + Dress Up
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·
Please adhere strictly to time
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5.
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6.45PM-7.00PM
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STANDBY
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· Ensemble
performers to be ready and lined up backstage
· Non-ensemble
performers to report back at band room
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6.
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7.30PM
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Non-ensemble performers move in
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·
Non-ensemble performers move to dressing room area above backstage
(PLEASE KEEP QUIET)
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7.
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8.00PM
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Intermission
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· All members to be
present back stage
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8.
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8.05PM
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STANDBY
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· Members to be lined
up in your respective rows
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9.
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8.15PM-9.15PM
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2nd Half of the
Concert
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· Enjoy J
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10.
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9.15PM-10.00PM
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Keeping of Equipment and Goodbye!
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· Thank you all for
your hard work! J
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Optional accessories suggestions: RED/WHITE/BLACK hair accessories, suspenders, geek specs.
Hi guys, apologies for not updating this blog regularly :(
All updates in this post will be concerning our upcoming Arts Fiesta concert!
NP ARTS FIESTA 2012
NP CONCERT BAND PRESENTS:
NOSTALGIA: WHEN I WAS YOUNG
Date: 27th October 2012Time: 7pm-9pmVenue: Music Box @ Blk 73, Ngee Ann PolyPrice: $10 (All proceeds go towards the President Challenge 2012)How to Purchase Tickets: http://www.npartsfiesta.com/ or inquire with any band member! :D
Time
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Activity
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2.45pm
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Band
room and Music Box (along with the Controller Room) will be opened. Start
shifting percussion instruments and stands followed by other instruments.
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4.00 – 5.45pm
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Rehearsals
(in Music Box) starts
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5.45
– 6.45 pm
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Dinner
and dress-up
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6.45
pm SHARP
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Report
at Music Box backstage
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Optional accessories: RED/WHITE/BLACK hair accessories, suspenders, geek specs.
INDEMNITY FORM is due on MONDAY (15th October 2012)! Please print your indemnity forms here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/npconcert/10151092908577966/
Dear band members,
NP Concert Band – Malaysia Trip June 20-24 2012Recommended Packing List• 3 sets of normal clothes (for going-out)• 1 pair of Jeans• 1 Ngee Ann T-Shirt (compulsory)• 1 Band T-Shirt (compulsory)• Jacket/Sweater• Band Uniform (White Long-sleeved shirt, NP Blazer, black pants/skirt,court shoes)• Sleeping Attire• Undergarments (sufficient)• Covered shoes for day wear (NO SLIPPERS – only in hotel)• Personal toiletries (Shampoo, Soap, Towel, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, etc.)• Towel (applicable)• Personal Medication• Water Bottle• Instrument and Accessories• Band File (Black A4 Sized)• Pencil• Electronic items (at own risk)• $20 SGD and $100 RM (Food and Spending Money)Note: Spending money is up to personal usage. However, you are only allowed to buy up to $400 worth of goods from Malaysia (Singapore immigration rules).
- Members are to move around with at least ONE person with them. DO NOT go off on your own as it may cause many troubles.
- In the event that you are lost, please go to the nearest RETAIL SHOP or PAYPHONE and request to use it. I (Ashley) will be giving out my number to you again when we reach KL.
- No smoking & no alcohol consumption (food/drinks).
- Members are allowed to go to the opposite gender's room but DO NOT sleep in the opposite gender's room. The committee will be doing checking rounds after lights off and morning calls.
- Adequate time will be given for all members before lights off, so when it's lights off, it's literally lights off. (Please understand as you all need to have full energy for a long day ahead).
- You are to report to Ms Faith/Ashley/Terence if you are going out of the hotel premises (even if it's just the supermarket opposite).
- Members are to report 15minutes earlier than the stipulated timing. The buses will not be waiting for latecomers.
- DRINK LOTS OF WATER. (yes, this is a rule).
- Enjoy the trip! :)
ITINERARY
20th June 2012 (Wednesday) Lunch / Dinner
0730hrs Band members to assemble in school for attendance taking
To load luggage and band instruments into coach
0815hrs Custom clearance in Tuas – 2nd Link
1000hrs Depart customs via North South Highway to Kuala Lumpur
1200hrs Lunch at Yong Peng Garden Restaurant
1330hrs Continue coach travel to Kuala Lumpur (Shah Alam)
1630hrs Welcome and arrival at Concorde hotel, Shah Alam
1635hrs Unload of luggage and band instruments into hotel conference room
1700hrs Collection of hotel room keys and checking in process
Rest – Free and Easy
1800hrs Buffet Dinner in the hotel
1900hrs Evening practice in the conference ballroom
2130hrs Debrief / Rest
21st June 2012 (Thursday) Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
0630hrs Rise and Shine (Morning Call)
0700hrs Buffet Breakfast will be served in the hotel
0815hrs Load up of band instruments into the coach for exchange with local Malaysian bands in the afternoon
0900hrs Transfer to downtown for some time for shopping and free and easy time / or to transfer to another school for ½ a day band exchange
1145hrs Depart by coach for lunch
1230hrs Set Lunch at Local Restaurant
1300hrs Depart for Hin Hwa High School band exchange in the school
1400hrs Set Up of instruments and exchange with the school
To be arranged by Mr Chan (a local band director from Malaysia)
1700hrs Exchange ends / Load instruments into the coach
1715hrs Transfer to town for dinner
1730hrs Transfer to Time Square for own time
2130hrs Depart for hotel / Rest
22nd June 2012 (Friday) Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
0730hrs Rise and Shine (Morning Call)
0830hrs Buffet Breakfast will be served in the hotel
0900hrs Full Day Band Workshop and Master class with Mr Chan in the hotel
1300hrs Buffet Lunch in the hotel
1400hrs Afternoon Band workshop and Master class with Mr Chan in the hotel
1700hrs Session end/ Transfer to KLCC
1800hrs Dinner and free time
2130hrs Assemble and transfer back to hotel
2230hrs Debrief and rest
23rd June 2012 (Saturday) Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
0730hrs Rise and Shine (Morning Call)
0800hrs Buffet Breakfast will be served in the hotel / Free and Easy
1000hrs Assemble at hotel lobby and load instrument into the coach
1030hrs Transfer to SMJK Kwang Hua school for exchange and concert in the evening
1200hrs Lunch will be arranged in the school
1400hrs After lunch / cross exchange and practice with the school
1730hrs Early dinner in the school / Change to band uniform and standby by 1900 hrs
1900hrs Night Concert in the school
2200hrs Concert ends! Load instrument into the coach and transfer back to hotel
2300hrs Debrief and rest
24th June 2012 (Sunday) Breakfast
0730hrs Rise and Shine
0830hrs Buffet Breakfast served in the hotel
1100hrs Check-out / Loading of luggage into coaches
1130hrs Depart hotel for KLCC
1230hrs Arrival / Own lunch at KLCC food court
1445hrs Attend a performance by the Malaysian Philharmonic
Orchestra at KLCC at 1500 hrs
1700hrs MPO performance ends at 1700 hrs / Coach transfer back to Singapore
1900hrs Stopover at North South Highway for toilet breaks and own dinner
Remarks: Fast food lunch - A&W or Burger King Restaurants
1940hrs Return back to coach for transfer via North South Highway back to Singapore
2200hrs Custom Clearance (Malaysia / Singapore)
2300hrs Back to Ngee Ann Polytechnic (Unpack and unload instruments)
2330hrs Home Sweet Home!
Please note that all the above itinerary and timing are all subject to changes
- Clarinet (Leader: Chee Yuan, Asst. Leader: Nigel)
- Flute & French Horn (Leader: Samantha, Asst. Leader: Jinxiu)
- Saxophone & Euphonium & Tuba (Leader: Jingwen, Asst. Leader: Dulcia)
- Trumpet & Bassoon (Leader: Cindy, Asst. Leader: Wenlu)
- Percussion & Trombone (Leader: Ze Hao, Asst. Leader: Thanapong)
Apa khabar semua ahli-ahli pancaragam~
KL TRIP 20-24 JUNE 2012
| Dates | 20 - 24 June 2012 |
| Estimated cost | $650 per student. Each student pays $325 after 50% subsidy. |
| Trip highlights | a. Practices, exchanges and master classes with the local high school band, |
| Exchange Partner | Hin Hua High School Wind Band |
| No of students | 60 (estimated) |
| Selection Criteria | Members will be selected to go on the trip based on their active participation in the club, contributions in all performances, critical roles, as well as potential leadership in the club. |
Proposed Itinerary
| Day 1 (Wednesday, 20 June) | · Assemble in school for attendance taking and loading of luggage and band instruments onto coach |
| Day 2 (Thursday, 21 June) | · Visit and exchange programme with local Malaysian high school bands |
| Day 3 (Friday, 22 June) | · Visit and exchange programme with local Malaysian high school bands |
| Day 4 (Saturday, 23 June) | · Concert rehearsal at Putrajaya Concert Hall |
| Day 5 (Sunday, 24 June) | · Watching a Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra concert at Petronas Twin Towers (3-5pm) · Return trip to Singapore, arriving at 11pm. |
ME4 Tan Aik Kee Steven started learning the clarinet when he was at a tender age of 7. During his studies in Ngee Ann Polytechnic, he performed as a Clarinetist for the Ngee Ann Polytechnic Concert Band and was also appointed as the band’s Concert Master and Student Conductor. Upon graduation, he continued to be the assistant conductor for the band and the conductor for the Ngee Ann Polytechnic Alumni Band.
In 1993, ME4 Tan was enlisted into the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Band and has served as Concert Master for the SAF Central Band since. In 1998, he was selected to attend the Drum Major Course in the Defence Force School of Music, Melbourne. In recognition of his dedication to the SAF Bands, he was awarded the 'Excellent Award' by the Defence Administrative Group, Ministry of Defence of Singapore that same year. During his stint as a musician in the SAF, ME4 Tan became an Associate of the Trinity College of London and Licentiate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1997 and 1998 respectively.
In 2001, ME4 Tan was offered a scholarship by the SAF to pursue the Bandmaster Course in the Royal Military School of Music (RMSM), Kneller Hall, UK. During his stay in the UK, ME4 Tan was sponsored by the school to participate in the UK 2004 National Association of Brass Bands Conductors (NABBC) Young Conductors competition. He won the first prize during the semi-finals in London and the Southern Counties and went on to win the third prize during the National Finals.
Upon his graduation from RMSM, he was awarded 'The Besson Cup' for gaining the highest marks in the academic examinations, “The Graham Wallace Award” for being the best overseas student, 'The Chorale Prize' for best in chorale setting, 'The Fred Mortimer Memorial Prize' for best in brass band arrangement, 'The Jaeger Trophy' for gaining the highest marks in secondary instruments studies and 'The Principal Director of Music Prize' for best in conducting. ME4 Tan graduated with a First Class Honours Bachelor degree in Music.
Currently, ME4 Tan is the Director of Music of the Singapore Armed Forces Central Band, serving as a Senior Military Expert (Military Expert 4), and is a loving husband of Justina and a proud father of two boys, Jeremy and Cale.
The Ngee Ann Polytechnic Concert Band was established in 1983 under the baton of Mr. Yeo Poong Poh. The idea of forming a band was conceived by our 4th principal, Mr. Chen Hung, a noted music lover.
The band holds two public concerts yearly, namely “POPS ‘N’ CLASSICS” and “RONDEAU”. RONDEAU is held to further strengthen the relationship among the alumni and main band members.
RONDEAU was first staged in 1986 in Victoria Concert Hall after the 1st POPS ‘N’ CLASSICS. The name RONDEAU means ‘coming around’.
The band has participated in events such as the Penang Arts Festival, which marked the starting point of the band’s many expeditions abroad, included a cultural exchange to Perth in October 2006.
Besides its annual performances, NP Concert Band performs regularly for the NP’s student body and the public such as the Singapore Arts Festival - Fringe, CCA Fiesta, NP Open House and Ngee Ann Art Festivals.
ME4 Tan Aik Kee Steven took over the title of resident conductor in 2004 and has since then brought the band to greater heights.
The band took part in the opening of the prestigious World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensemble (WASBE) 2005. The band also clinched a silver medal in the 1st National Bands Competition (Open Division) in 2006.
The band was invited by the Ministry of Information, Communication and the Arts to perform for their National Day Observance Ceremony. In addition, the band was awarded the Most Outstanding Societies Award (Art and Cultural) in 2005/2006.
In 2009, the band, together with NP Strings, staged the first ever combined concert, Ripieno, at Victoria Concert Hall. Through this concert, the members of both clubs have built up wonderful friendships and had an unforgettable experience playing in an Orchestra.
In 2010, the band took part in Singapore International Band Festival (First Division) and clinched a silver medal with score of 84.14%.
In 2011, the band was invited to perform for an event "Music In The City" held at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza. Through this performance, the band members have gained an exceptional experience performing at Orchard Road and bond with each other.
In our love for music-making, we hope to continue this amazing musical journey together...
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WOODWINDS |
BRASSES |
PERCUSSION |
|
Flutes
Samantha Tan Jing Yu * Siow Wei Yi Teo Mei Zhen Tang Jia Yi Tan Pei Jun Double Reeds
Vanessa Goh Nur Amirah Clarinets
Chong Bing Hong * Tan Si Yuan Kimberly Ho Lilin Tan Hui Min Nur Fitri Bte Suthree Ho Chee Yuan Khoo Jing Hui (Ashley) Wu Xiao Fan Tng Hong Xiang, Nigel Saxophones
Terence Wong Wei Xiang * Hazmei bin Abdul Rahman Suryadi Dulcia Quek Yan Ling |
Trumpets
Tay Wen Lu * Andy Chan Yi En Ng Jun Jie Loo Kok Hao Joey Ranald Lai Jun Liang Yam Shi Lee Terence Wong Jun Jie Shaun Loh Shawn Tan Bi Xuan Vincent Wong Ryan Hidayat French Horns
James Ng Haozuo * Yeo Jin Xiu Jaben Sim Patricia Goh Glenn Teo Trombones Thanapong Puangpathumanond * Ng Ming Jie Loh Hui Qi Toh Han Wei Ong Qian Yi Sherlynn Euphoniums
Hoh Jing Wen * Darren Teo Bei Liang Nur Syafiqah Tubas
Teo Kay Min * Huang Can (David) |
Tan Ze Hao * Leng Kang Chun Arif Haikal Fatin Nadiah Gao Jing Xi Gary Koh Wang Minghao Priscilla Lim Zi Qi |
* denotes Section Leader
President - Terence Wong Wei Xiang
Vice President - Khoo Jing Hui(Ashley)
Secretary - Yam Shi Lee
Treasurer - Tang Jia Yi
Quarter Masters - Nigel Tng & Joey Loo
Librarians - Ng Jun Jie & Samantha Tan Jing Yu
Stage Managers - Ranald Lai Jun Liang & Ho Chee Yuan
Welfare Officers - Kimberly Ho Lilin & Yeo Jin Xiu
*Student Conductor is not under Main nor Events Committee. The Student Conductor is TO BE CONFIRMED
Singapore International Band Festival(18-23th July 2012)
Ensemble Concert/Musical Sojourn II(TBC, October period)
Rondeau XXVII(Jan 2013)
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