This is very funny.. Haha.. Perfect for destressing!
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Monday, September 18, 2006
CNLWE - NUSWS branch
Sorry I can't help it. This picture is just too nice. :P
It takes 5 idiots to play one bass clarinet.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
The Inaugural Concert of the BDAS Wind Orchestra
I am pleased to announce that the School Band Directors Association(Singapore) will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the association and will be presenting a concert entitled "The Inaugural Concert of the BDAS Wind Orchestra – BDAS & Friends" on Sat 2nd of September at the Esplanade Concert Hall at 7:30 Pm. Tickets are available from band directors at $12 & $ 15.
The concert will feature the newly formed BDAS Wind Orchestra(consisting of band directors) and several smaller ensembles (our friends) performing the following pieces:
The Merry Widow (Franz Lehar arr: Eiji Suzuki)
Shenandoah (Frank Ticheli)
Riverdance (Finale) (Bill Whelan)
Ye Banks And Braes O Bonnie Doon (Percy Grainger)
Hands Across The Sea March (John Philip Souza)
2nd Suite in F Opus 28 No 2 (Gustav Holst)
Clarinet Ensemble – Inclrion
Radetzky March (Strauss)
Funeral March of a Marionette
Introduction & Rondo (Gordon Jacob)
Horn Ensemble – BDA Horns
Return from the Hunt - Anonymous, Happy Huntsmen by Alfred
Diewitz, Hornpipe by Lowell E Shaw.
Trombone Society (Singapore)
Flight Of The Bumble Bee
Slipperies No 8
Brass Quintet – Brass Kinetics
Fugue In G Minor (J.S. Bach)
A Tribute To MGM (Arr: Paul Nagle)
Bengawan Solo (Traditional Arr: Goh Toh Chai)
Percussion Ensemble
Riverdance
hey guys,
You'll definitely know at least 2 people performing in the concert because one of them will be me and another one would most likely be either your primary school, your secondary school, your poly, your jc or even CC conductor...
hahaha... so plsplspls... look for me for tickets...
if u know my number... call me...
thanks...
-babyhorn-
The concert will feature the newly formed BDAS Wind Orchestra(consisting of band directors) and several smaller ensembles (our friends) performing the following pieces:
The Merry Widow (Franz Lehar arr: Eiji Suzuki)
Shenandoah (Frank Ticheli)
Riverdance (Finale) (Bill Whelan)
Ye Banks And Braes O Bonnie Doon (Percy Grainger)
Hands Across The Sea March (John Philip Souza)
2nd Suite in F Opus 28 No 2 (Gustav Holst)
Clarinet Ensemble – Inclrion
Radetzky March (Strauss)
Funeral March of a Marionette
Introduction & Rondo (Gordon Jacob)
Horn Ensemble – BDA Horns
Return from the Hunt - Anonymous, Happy Huntsmen by Alfred
Diewitz, Hornpipe by Lowell E Shaw.
Trombone Society (Singapore)
Flight Of The Bumble Bee
Slipperies No 8
Brass Quintet – Brass Kinetics
Fugue In G Minor (J.S. Bach)
A Tribute To MGM (Arr: Paul Nagle)
Bengawan Solo (Traditional Arr: Goh Toh Chai)
Percussion Ensemble
Riverdance
hey guys,
You'll definitely know at least 2 people performing in the concert because one of them will be me and another one would most likely be either your primary school, your secondary school, your poly, your jc or even CC conductor...
hahaha... so plsplspls... look for me for tickets...
if u know my number... call me...
thanks...
Monday, August 28, 2006
AUDITIONSEA
Here's a good & fun game for the band folks to kill time.
This' how it looks like.
You need only5 keys to play this game
- the 4 arrow buttons & the spacebar.
Once u see those arrow signs appearing, u can start hitting your arrow buttons.
There's no need to be in beat while u hit those arrows,
you can just key them in as soon as you see the next line appearing.
After hitting the sequence of arrows,
(provided u hit them correctly)
u gonna hit the spacebar, at the white portion of the bar in the game.
And that white portion usually coincides with the 1st beat of a 4/4 bar.
That's the only time u've to be in beat.
If u are able to hit exactly on that beat(where the white portion is),
u see a "PERFECT" over your head.
If u are just that slightly off-beat, it will be a "GREAT" instead,
followed by "COOL", "BAD" & "MISS".
"PERFECT" gets you the most points, and so on.
"MISS" gets nothing.
So players on the dancefloor are basically competing each other.
You see a player ranking table in the bottom right corner,
that's why u see the ranking always fluctuates.
After every sequence of arrows,
you are awarded the number of points based on your performance for that sequence.
- to hit all arrows & hit the 1st beat accurately.
The person with the most points at any point of time
gets to be the the centre of attraction & dance in front.
After every game,
you are rewarded with EXPERIENCE POINTS & MONEY,
based on your final ranking & performace for that game.
Experience points - well just to increase level like normal RPG games.
Money - You can buy yourself nice clothes.
I started a girl's account cos the girls have got nicer clothes.
So this game is a very good test of
SIGHT-READING
RHYTHMIC SENSE
&
your ability to stay calm,
cos the arrow sequences can get rather annoying sometimes.
Download information
Go HERE.
Click on "Download Game Client" on the left.
Warning: Game size is appromximately 600+mb
Next, u gonna create an account.
On the mainpage, u see "SIGN UP" on the left column.
So the registration follows from there.
Any problems regarding how to enter game/how to play,
feel free to sms me. xD
Many players can play at any one time,
so it's a perfect game for the band folks to play together at nite.
They have got many many songs to "dance to",
remixes .... techno .... trance ... those familiar mandarin songs.
And many different levels.
The one shown above is of elementary level.
Most importantly, it's FREE!
Just dun get too addicted to the game.
Want to challenge me can msg me.
No worry,
I started the game not long ago &
my sight-reading for the arrows sux.
This is a practice makes perfect game.
Here's a level-6 stage.
Involves the diagonals
This' how it looks like.
You need only5 keys to play this game
- the 4 arrow buttons & the spacebar.
Once u see those arrow signs appearing, u can start hitting your arrow buttons.
There's no need to be in beat while u hit those arrows,
you can just key them in as soon as you see the next line appearing.
After hitting the sequence of arrows,
(provided u hit them correctly)
u gonna hit the spacebar, at the white portion of the bar in the game.
And that white portion usually coincides with the 1st beat of a 4/4 bar.
That's the only time u've to be in beat.
If u are able to hit exactly on that beat(where the white portion is),
u see a "PERFECT" over your head.
If u are just that slightly off-beat, it will be a "GREAT" instead,
followed by "COOL", "BAD" & "MISS".
"PERFECT" gets you the most points, and so on.
"MISS" gets nothing.
So players on the dancefloor are basically competing each other.
You see a player ranking table in the bottom right corner,
that's why u see the ranking always fluctuates.
After every sequence of arrows,
you are awarded the number of points based on your performance for that sequence.
- to hit all arrows & hit the 1st beat accurately.
The person with the most points at any point of time
gets to be the the centre of attraction & dance in front.
After every game,
you are rewarded with EXPERIENCE POINTS & MONEY,
based on your final ranking & performace for that game.
Experience points - well just to increase level like normal RPG games.
Money - You can buy yourself nice clothes.
I started a girl's account cos the girls have got nicer clothes.
So this game is a very good test of
SIGHT-READING
RHYTHMIC SENSE
&
your ability to stay calm,
cos the arrow sequences can get rather annoying sometimes.
Download information
Go HERE.
Click on "Download Game Client" on the left.
Warning: Game size is appromximately 600+mb
Next, u gonna create an account.
On the mainpage, u see "SIGN UP" on the left column.
So the registration follows from there.
Any problems regarding how to enter game/how to play,
feel free to sms me. xD
Many players can play at any one time,
so it's a perfect game for the band folks to play together at nite.
They have got many many songs to "dance to",
remixes .... techno .... trance ... those familiar mandarin songs.
And many different levels.
The one shown above is of elementary level.
Most importantly, it's FREE!
Just dun get too addicted to the game.
Want to challenge me can msg me.
No worry,
I started the game not long ago &
my sight-reading for the arrows sux.
This is a practice makes perfect game.
Here's a level-6 stage.
Involves the diagonals
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Reel In: NTUSB in Concert :D
Hi all from NUSWS! Yes, I'm here to promote a concert. And I'm well aware of my chances of getting beaten up. Haha. Anyway, it's the NTUSB concert this coming saturday, and it'll definitely be my 1st and last time playing for them. As you guys know, I'm only there because my girlfriend invited me there to play for this concert :P
Here are the pieces we're playing:
La Forza Del Destino
Beauty and the Beast
Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace
Pirates of the Carribean
West Side Story
Hansel and Gretel
Backdraft
Sky High
Disney Festival (includes theme for Winnie thePooh)
This will be my last time performing with the NTUSB as I will be concentrating on NUSWS and Mus'Art after this concert. So do drop me an sms or leave a msg on this blog if you are interested!
Details as follows:
Reel In: NTUSB in ConcertSat, 26th August, 7pm, ACS Barker Auditorium
Tickets at $10 each, Free Seating.
Hope to hear from you!
With Warmest Regards,
Ian Lum
Here are the pieces we're playing:
La Forza Del Destino
Beauty and the Beast
Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace
Pirates of the Carribean
West Side Story
Hansel and Gretel
Backdraft
Sky High
Disney Festival (includes theme for Winnie thePooh)
This will be my last time performing with the NTUSB as I will be concentrating on NUSWS and Mus'Art after this concert. So do drop me an sms or leave a msg on this blog if you are interested!
Details as follows:
Reel In: NTUSB in ConcertSat, 26th August, 7pm, ACS Barker Auditorium
Tickets at $10 each, Free Seating.
Hope to hear from you!
With Warmest Regards,
Ian Lum
CNLWE September Concert
Centre of New Life Wind Ensemble (CNLWE)
Presents
Going Solo
Date: 9th September 2006 (Saturday)
Venue: Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Rd), Mrs Lee Choon Guan Concert Hall
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: $10 (stall) and $12 (circle)
Conductor: Mr Tan Beng Wee
Repertoire:
Pomp and Circumstance Military March no.1
Sonata in the old style (Horn Concerto) - Keith Amos
Symphonic Paraphrase
Elisabeth The Musical
Fantasy (Clarinet Concerto) - Franz Danzi (arranged by John Nimbly)
And the Heart Replies
Howl's Moving Castle
The Hounds of Spring
Aside, we are looking for Oboist, Bassoonists, Baritone Saxophonist, Bass Clarinetist, Tubists and Percussionists to perform for the concert.
Besides gaining an opportunity to play exiciting music with an excellent, fatherly conductor and other skilled musicians, we'll probably thank you with 1 or 2 complimentary tickets.
:)
Get your tickets from me k don't get from evil Nick.
Nick so evil! Never tell people I'm performing too. Hrrmmph I know I'm not important :(
*slap Nick*
Presents
Going Solo
Date: 9th September 2006 (Saturday)
Venue: Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Rd), Mrs Lee Choon Guan Concert Hall
Time: 7.30 pm
Price: $10 (stall) and $12 (circle)
Conductor: Mr Tan Beng Wee
Repertoire:
Pomp and Circumstance Military March no.1
Sonata in the old style (Horn Concerto) - Keith Amos
Symphonic Paraphrase
Elisabeth The Musical
Fantasy (Clarinet Concerto) - Franz Danzi (arranged by John Nimbly)
And the Heart Replies
Howl's Moving Castle
The Hounds of Spring
Aside, we are looking for Oboist, Bassoonists, Baritone Saxophonist, Bass Clarinetist, Tubists and Percussionists to perform for the concert.
Besides gaining an opportunity to play exiciting music with an excellent, fatherly conductor and other skilled musicians, we'll probably thank you with 1 or 2 complimentary tickets.
:)
Get your tickets from me k don't get from evil Nick.
Nick so evil! Never tell people I'm performing too. Hrrmmph I know I'm not important :(
*slap Nick*
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
acting sian when we adjourned to BK
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Band Chalet!
i'm sorry i took so long to write a report on our chalet..haha..been busy man..but who cares hur..
Anywaes..here's sum picts to enjoy 1st..
don't ask me..i dunnoe wad siwei nor joni is doing too..
paiseh..smoke too much..but can still see from left..erm..ruixiang cloud kenneth and huishan right?
the chalet was scheduled for 28,29 and 30..one dae after the shock win by the saxes in the ensemble comp..did i type tad out? i meant one dae after the ensemble comp..
fri nite was pretty peaceful, but i'm proud to announce, that i'm the official SLAP JAK king..anyone is welcome to challenge me for the title come the next band camp. Old Maid's a darn boring game..but if anyone is interested, i'm also the Old Maid. OK..wadever..Oh..how can i forget to mention i was the champion of arcade bball for 3 times in a row..(with joni too, but i INSIST that..i had more balls thrown in)..i'm sorry siwei nick ruixiang ian kenneth..u can only envy me.
Sat nite we had our BBQ! Good food with minimal effort..just ordered it online for quite an attractive price..wun advertise for them..but if u having a bbq of ur own..feel free to approach me for the company..haha..had quite a good turn out..but i guess the timing wasn't very very right also..for some ppl la..there was 'ass-hole' dai dee, but i dunnoe who won also..haha..not impt, since i didn't play..Ahahaha..i guess the small room was a turn-off..haha..many ppl went home after the bbq..shut up abt them going home because i was staying already. it's an old joke..
ok..i hope everyone had fun..i sure did..just that i'm not sure how u can play FIFa'03..it's a sucky game..ruixiang and andrew..please don't tell anyone what i did with the game..i'm ashamed of myself..
next up welcome tea and band camp from your fav welfare officer!stay with me!
p/s: thanks to all who came for the chalet..not least a bird who apparently flew by in the wee hours at 4..and then left b4 i had the chance to sae hi when i woke up at 9..thank you ruixiang for cooking the leftovers with me for nobody..thank you phoebe for taking the whole bed..thank you siwei for slping with me and buying paper cups..thank you ntuc for ur pathetically small room and lack of mj table..thank you all who helped in one way or another but due to some negligence i forgot to thank. You have not been forgotten.
Anywaes..here's sum picts to enjoy 1st..
don't ask me..i dunnoe wad siwei nor joni is doing too..
paiseh..smoke too much..but can still see from left..erm..ruixiang cloud kenneth and huishan right?
the chalet was scheduled for 28,29 and 30..one dae after the shock win by the saxes in the ensemble comp..did i type tad out? i meant one dae after the ensemble comp..
fri nite was pretty peaceful, but i'm proud to announce, that i'm the official SLAP JAK king..anyone is welcome to challenge me for the title come the next band camp. Old Maid's a darn boring game..but if anyone is interested, i'm also the Old Maid. OK..wadever..Oh..how can i forget to mention i was the champion of arcade bball for 3 times in a row..(with joni too, but i INSIST that..i had more balls thrown in)..i'm sorry siwei nick ruixiang ian kenneth..u can only envy me.
Sat nite we had our BBQ! Good food with minimal effort..just ordered it online for quite an attractive price..wun advertise for them..but if u having a bbq of ur own..feel free to approach me for the company..haha..had quite a good turn out..but i guess the timing wasn't very very right also..for some ppl la..there was 'ass-hole' dai dee, but i dunnoe who won also..haha..not impt, since i didn't play..Ahahaha..i guess the small room was a turn-off..haha..many ppl went home after the bbq..shut up abt them going home because i was staying already. it's an old joke..
ok..i hope everyone had fun..i sure did..just that i'm not sure how u can play FIFa'03..it's a sucky game..ruixiang and andrew..please don't tell anyone what i did with the game..i'm ashamed of myself..
next up welcome tea and band camp from your fav welfare officer!stay with me!
p/s: thanks to all who came for the chalet..not least a bird who apparently flew by in the wee hours at 4..and then left b4 i had the chance to sae hi when i woke up at 9..thank you ruixiang for cooking the leftovers with me for nobody..thank you phoebe for taking the whole bed..thank you siwei for slping with me and buying paper cups..thank you ntuc for ur pathetically small room and lack of mj table..thank you all who helped in one way or another but due to some negligence i forgot to thank. You have not been forgotten.
Monday, August 07, 2006
watch and be inspired =p
hopefully someday we'll be as good as them.. and be able to PLAY THE MUSIC.. instead of letting the music play us.. hehehe.. sound cheem or not huh? haha.. i wonder what it feels like to have total mastery over your instrument such that you can do whatever you want with it, its like playing.. and the music comes out just the way you want it. =)
Thursday, August 03, 2006
nusws matric fair 2006
thank you for those who have helped in one way or another. let's hope for a successful year ahead together with the new freshies!
more pictures at http://www.nuswstimes.blogspot.com
have a nice day!
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Friday, July 28, 2006
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Monday, July 17, 2006
National Band Competition
NBC results are as follows:
Open Division:
1st:
TJC
2nd:
RJC
(Combined with alumni Raffles-Winds players)
3rd:
Mus'Art
1st Division:
1st:
Maris Stella
2nd:
TKGS
3rd:
RGS
The bands above will be playing this coming Sunday at VCH again.
Tickets sold at entrance.
RJCSB/Raffles-Winds NBC pieces live recordings
Stars & Stripes
Open Division:
1st:
TJC
2nd:
RJC
(Combined with alumni Raffles-Winds players)
3rd:
Mus'Art
1st Division:
1st:
Maris Stella
2nd:
TKGS
3rd:
RGS
The bands above will be playing this coming Sunday at VCH again.
Tickets sold at entrance.
RJCSB/Raffles-Winds NBC pieces live recordings
Stars & Stripes
Friday, July 14, 2006
band picture!
even though we were sleepy and tired, we still look good in the photo! haha.. click on photo to enlarge. sorry the quality isn't too good. the sunlight was too glaring lah, so i had to retouch the picture to adjust the contrasts, etc. if anyone can photoshop and make it look better pls do so and post it back here again!
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Trombones are made in all shapes and sizes
Trombones are made in all shapes and sizes.
Check it out!
What you never (probably) know abt trombones
Check it out!
What you never (probably) know abt trombones
Sunday, July 09, 2006
world cup final! france vs italy
so before the finals let's have 2 videos to commemorate the event! haha.. enjoy
the 2 italy goals against germany. feel the passion! (italian commentary!)
france 3 - 1 spain (japanese commentary! haha)
and a special 3rd video for the most controversial and heart-stopping game of the world cup.. portugal vs holland! haha..
the 2 italy goals against germany. feel the passion! (italian commentary!)
france 3 - 1 spain (japanese commentary! haha)
and a special 3rd video for the most controversial and heart-stopping game of the world cup.. portugal vs holland! haha..
Friday, June 30, 2006
The Chocolate Buffet
The Fullerton Singapore - Chocolate Buffet
Where: The Courtyard (tel: 6877-8129)
When: 8-11pm every Friday and Saturday
Cost: $24+++ (adult); $12+++ (child)
What: Since 2002, chocolate lovers have been indulging in treats such as the chocolate mango yoghurt mousse. The drink station with its premium chocolate-blended drinks is the highlight.
Hey guys.. Chocolate Buffet anyone?
Tentatively set on 30th June, Friday... buffet is 8 - 11pm so it will be ard that time...
Reply here if interested
Where: The Courtyard (tel: 6877-8129)
When: 8-11pm every Friday and Saturday
Cost: $24+++ (adult); $12+++ (child)
What: Since 2002, chocolate lovers have been indulging in treats such as the chocolate mango yoghurt mousse. The drink station with its premium chocolate-blended drinks is the highlight.
Hey guys.. Chocolate Buffet anyone?
Tentatively set on 30th June, Friday... buffet is 8 - 11pm so it will be ard that time...
Reply here if interested
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