Summer Recap!

Greetings and salutations everyone! We're Lishan and Liting, the lovely sister duo, bringing you the first post of the semester!

Hi there :D

Image source: https://www.facebook.com/NUSTrioCamp

The summer holidays are coming to a close, and we hope that all of you had as much fun as we did this summer holidays. Of course, part of the fun we had during the summer break was with NUSWS, and here is a quick recap of what NUSWS was up to in the past 3 months or so:

1. Megapalooza @ Gardens by the Bay

We were warmly invited to put up a short performance for the visitors of Gardens by the Bay as part of the event, Megapalooza. With the stunning Supertrees as our backdrop, we wow-ed the crowd with familiar tunes by Japanese girl group, AKB48, Michael Buble, and even Lady Gaga. As part of the outreach, we also introduced the audience to the various sections within the band, with an individual from each section showcasing the particular instrument.

Gardens by the Bay (a gorgeous place right?)

Photo credit: Ng Zhen Ning

Fireworks!

Photo credit: Ng Zhen Ning

Wow! Mummy! Look at the trumpet! :D

Photo credit: Ng Zhen Ning

Overall, it was a fun-filled night and we are definitely looking forward to putting up more of such performances!

2. TRIO Camp

Another major project we were involved in was TRIO camp, a joint music camp organized by NUS Symphony Orchestra, NUS Jazz Band and NUS Wind Symphony. It was our second time being a part of TRIO camp and we have to admit that it just keeps getting better! It was also a good chance for us to meet new freshmen who have the same passion for music as all of us in NUSWS. Over the 3D2N, camp participants got various opportunities in exposing themselves to the 3 different music groups (tutti, haha!). Freshmen also got a chance to meet our beloved conductors, Prof Ho and Mr Tan, in a combined session on day 2. No camp is complete without a finale, and in this case, we ended off with a hearty BBQ feast outside CFA Studios under the night sky.

TRIO Camp

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TRIO Camp was definitely a success, and we do hope to see most (if not all) of you back here in NUSWS when school reopens!

After all that #throwback, let's have a sneak peek into what's in store for you (and NUSWS).

1. Student Life Fair

Calling out to all you freshmen out there! Do drop by our booth at the Student Life Fair and get to know more about us; our music, our culture, our members. We are one big loving family and we are always ready to welcome anyone to join us in music-making. Feel free to ask us any questions you might have pertaining to NUSWS at our booth as well!

Here's how you can find us!

Date: 13th - 15th August

Time:11am-6pm (13-14th Aug); 4pm-7.30pm (15th Aug)

Venue: Dance Studio, Stephen Riady Centre, Utown

We will see you there at the fair (wow that rhymes!)!

2. Welcome Tea

Well if just talking to our members isn't enough...you can also get a taste of how our rehearsals are normally conducted and the type of music we play, by signing up for our Welcome Tea! Light refreshment will be provided as well (free food, FREE FOOD). :)

Here's how you can do it!

1. Click here to sign up, and RSVP at our event page: NUSWS Welcome Tea 2015
2. We will contact you through email with more details shortly after!
3. Come and join us to play good music and have loads of fun in the year to come! :)

Well, we are at the end of this post, and if you have made it thus far, thank you for sticking by and reading through all that! We will be back with more updates but in the meantime, enjoy the rest of the holidays, and we will see you when school reopens! Happy National Day! #SG50 

Till then,

Lishan & Liting

InTempo 2015: Singapore Panorama

InTempo 2015: Singapore Panorama
In conjunction with NUS Arts Festival
22 March 2015, Sunday | 8pm | University Cultural Centre Hall

We are more than excited to present to you our first major concert of the year! To celebrate Singapore50 and National University of Singapore 110th anniversary, the repertoire will feature important works by local composers.

Led by Associate Professor Ho Hwee Long, the band will present the panorama of Singapore history from Dr Zechariah Goh’s Sang Nila for wind ensemble with choir and Three Portraits for Symphonic Band by Dr Kelly Tang to Dayong Sampan, music which evoke memories of how Singapore has evolved from an idyllic fishing village to the busy rush of a modern metropolis. Other highlights include a modern arrangement of the folk song Munnaeru Vaalibaa, Taruya’s Liberty Guiding the People and climaxing in Hazo’s Exultaté.

Tickets are available through Sistic authorized agents or visit http://www.sistic.com.sg/events/intempo0315

Watch our new trailer over here:

Da Capo IX: Fantasy

NUS Wind Symphony proudly presents our ninth installment of the Da Capo series, Da Capo IX: Fantasy. Featuring popular compositions inspired by tales of fantasy, the NUS Wind Symphony takes you on a journey through the exciting landscapes of imaginary worlds we wish were real. Prepare to be swept away by some of the programme highlights, including music from Disney classic The Lion King, the magical soundtrack from the Harry Potter films - Harry’s Wondrous World, the spectacular film score from Jurassic Park and highlights from Spirited Away by Joe Hisaishi. Don’t miss this concert that will let you relive all your favorite scenes and bring fantasy worlds to life!

22 October 2014 | Wednesday | 5pm
University Cultural Centre Hall

Resident Conductor: Associate Prof Ho Hwee Long
Assistant Conductor: Mr Francis Tan
Student Conductor: Mr Wang Guoli

General Admission: $15
Early Bird Tickets: $12 (valid til 2 Oct)

For tickets, please contact Yuting at 82071838 or email nus.wind.symphony@gmail.com
For more updates, check our blog or visit us on Facebook.
RSVP to the event page here.

Band Dinner 2014

Band Dinner 2014 

(6 September 2014)

Photo credit: Ng Zhen Ning

Once again, we're back at our favourite dining place - Stewords Riverboat. For the third year, we have been holding our annual band dinner on this boat, a unique experience every member in NUS Wind Symphony have to go through. Besides appreciating the wonderful taste of the main courses, we were treated to the live performances by a few of our very talented members. Thank you everyone for that amazing night! :)

Student Life Fair 2014

Executive Committee 2014/15 Photo

Left to Right: Yuting, Yvonne, Charlie, Mitchell, Lishan and Tung

Absent: Shelley, Lixin, Kai Qin

Today marks the end of the two-day Student Life Fair 2014, from 14 August to 15 August 2014! Formally known as Matriculation Fair, the Student Life Fair is an annual event which provides the newly matriculated students with a glimpse of the vibrant student life in NUS from over 100 student clubs. We had fun manning our booth especially our very own photobooth where anyone could grab our funky handmade props and strike a pose.

Welcome Tea 2014

Group photo during Welcome Tea (14 Aug 2014)

To kick-start the new academic year, we held our annual Welcome Tea on the first week of the semester. We were delighted to see so many band enthusiasts joining us that evening despite the short notice. Nonetheless, it was a great time for both freshies and seniors to get to know each other that night. 

Everyone was greeted by our friendly secretary at the door when they registered with her and received a name tag for identification purposes. The light refreshments provided have given the members a great opportunity to interact with one another. It was heart-warming to witness some members reuniting with their fellow bandmates, as they reminiscence about their past band moments. 

InTempo 2014 by NUS Wind Symphony

NUS Wind Symphony presents our annual concert, InTempo 2014! Featuring classics such as New World Symphony and Der Brand von Bern ("The Fire of Bern"), as well as new favourites such as Machu Picchu, this concert is not to be missed! The concert will be conducted by our resident conductor, A/P Ho Hwee Long, as well as assistant conductor Mr Francis Tan. Don’t miss your chance and get your tickets now!

Date and Time: 30th March 2014 (Sunday), 5pm
Venue: ITE College Central Auditorium, Blk A, Level 4,
Tay Eng Soon Convention Centre, 4300 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5, S(569869)

Getting there: Bus 50, 72, 88, 192. From Bishan MRT (50, 88), from Ang Mo Kio MRT (88)

Tickets are priced at $15. For reservations, contact any NUSWS member or email us at nus.wind.symphony@gmail.com.

Full repertoire list:

1. Die Fledermaus: Selections from an Operetta in 3 Acts (Johann Strauss II, arr. Eiji Suzuki)
2. First Suite in E-flat for Military Band (Gustav Holst)
3. The Hounds of Spring (Alfred Reed)
4. New World Symphony: Finale (Antonín Dvořák, transcr. Mark H. Hindsley)
5. Machu Picchu: City in the Sky – The Mystery of the Hidden Sun Temple (Satoshi Yagisawa)
6. Amazing Grace (Frank Ticheli)
7. 1405: Der Brand von Bern “The Fire of Bern” (Mario Bürki)

Da Capo VIII - A Night at the Oscars!

NUS Wind Symphony proudly presents this year's edition of Da Capo, our concert series featuring our new freshmen talent! This year, under our resident conductor, Associate Professor Ho Hwee Long, and assistant conductor Francis Tan, we will be featuring the soundtracks of many Oscar-winning movies, such as all time favourites Star Wars, Mary Poppins and the Sound of Music. We are also proud to present the Carnival of the Animals, a musical work for two pianos and ensemble that is well known the world over. Don't miss the chance to experience A Night at the Oscars!

26 October 2013 | Saturday | 7pm
Venue: University Cultural Centre (NUS)
Conductor: Professor Ho Hwee Long
Assistant Conductor: Mr. Francis Tan
Ticket Price: $15

For tickets, please contact Xian Mei at 96968898, or email us at nus.wind.symphony@gmail.com.

Hope to see you there!