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Sunday, 22 May 2011
01:42
Hi band-its!
1st of all, I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to those who came down today to help in shifting! I understand it is very tiring to move so many instruments on a Saturday morning! Thank you so much! :)
2nd,
BAND PRACTICES HAVE TEMPORARY STOPPED DUE TO Common Tests coming up! Regarding this point, if you WANT to take the initiative to look through your scores and do some score studying, which you should be doing because we do not have much time to our Pops And Classics 2011, please look for SLs and we will be able to open the storeroom(yea the new one, don't have to go to block 71 already! it's at Block 73!) and get the scores out for you guys to photocopy(MUST RETURN ONCE YOU PHOTOCOPIED). Section Leaders, you are responsible for the scores. To those sections who have printed the scores out and distributed it out, GOOD JOB! To those who have not done so, please contact the Librarians(James and Jing wen) if you got their numbers, if not, please ask from me! Common tests are very important, study hard and prove that we not only can play music, and also study well!
3rd,
Band Practices will resume on 13th June, 6pm-9.30pm. See you guys AND girls at Seventy3, #04-03! :)
4th, If you want to check out how our new MUSIC STUDIO and Store Room is, check out our Facebook Group, Ngee Ann Polytechnic Concert Band,
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_45763657965. To any NP Concert Band members who have not joined the group, please join and keep yourself updated as that is also a place that we will share information other than the blog!
5th, The address of our new music studio is updated at the 1st page of the band blog. Seventy3, #04-03. FYI, the room is fully card access. The President, Vice President and 2 Quarter Masters(Hazmei & Si Yuan) will have to both the Music Studio and the store room.
UPCOMING, Musician Lists and Designing of Band Tee shirt[whoever is interested in designing, please let me know and we(anyone in the committee) will discuss about it!], P&C Camp, P&C 2011 :)
Kay Min
Stage Manager AY 2011/12
Sunday, 15 May 2011
12:29
Hi everyone!
Some
VERY IMPORTANT UPDATES to do here..
Upcoming event
1)
Shift to Seventy3
Date : 21st May 2011
Time : 9am
Location to report : Current Band Room 71-02-08
Things to bring : Nothing actually, don't have to wear too fanciful, expect to sweat a little, just bring your
strength! (Y) remember to eat your breakfast! section breakfast :D
New Music Room and Club room :
73-04-03(music studio!). Clubroom is at level 1. :)
Just to inform you guys, we have the BIGGEST Music Studio to us at level 4! The basic set up for Seventy3 is like Munch and Club Rooms on level 1(yay, a very near canteen from the band room, much nearer, hope this can help in starting practices on time!), classrooms on level 2, dance studios on level 3, MUSIC STUDIOS on LEVEL 4.
Next practice will be on Monday, 16th May! 6pm-9.30pm! :)
Upcoming update for this blog, THE MUSICIANS LIST! Look forward to it! :)
Kay Min
Friday, 6 May 2011
01:06
Hi Band-its, we have less than 3 months to P&C. Even though repertoire for Pops & Classics 2011 have not been confirmed, I believe most of us KNOWS through hearing, feeling, playing inside the band, looking, etc, THAT the standard of this band is not there. We need to do PROPER AND SERIOUS sectionals. SLs, please hold your respective sectionals and LET ME KNOW the date and timing. Thanks.
Next Practice will be next Monday 9th May 2011, 6pm at block 71. Practices location, date and timings are the same unless otherwise stated that there is a change. Mondays and Thursdays, 6pm, block 71 student clubs. SEE YOU!
Kay Min
Our Band Director

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.
Our Band
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...
Musicians
WOODWINDS
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BRASSES
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PERCUSSION
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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
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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)
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Tan Ze Hao *
Leng Kang Chun
Arif Haikal
Fatin Nadiah
Gao Jing Xi
Gary Koh
Wang Minghao
Priscilla Lim Zi Qi
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* denotes Section Leader
Main Committee
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
Events Committee
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
Upcoming Events for Year 2012
Singapore International Band Festival(18-23th July 2012)
Ensemble Concert/Musical Sojourn II(TBC, October period)
Rondeau XXVII(Jan 2013)