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Monday, December 31, 2007
- - A Not Very Happy New Year - -
Hey people. What an unglamorous way to start a new year. Nonetheless, here’s my message. I’m not sure which category this message has to be put but I just want this to be read so I’ll post on the main page at the "serious stuffs" place.

People, this blog was a good idea. And a great effort. Everything was alright, were people come in and show that they visit the site. Songs, clips, announcements, pictures and all. Nice design, and everything. My perception of this entire blog from the start was a place where everyone can not only know about announcements and stuffs, but also share their views and opinions about the things that happened to the band family. We will not know what one another in the family is thinking about if no one bothers to speak up and share their views freely. I didn’t know that the Primary aim was to only allow leaders to make announcements and or get names of participants or things like that. Well, yes this CAN be a mean of access to spreading or collecting of information but I don’t think this should be the sole or official way of making announcements, for a very simple reason, we will never know if the information reaches the desired recipients or not. Well, just like this post, I will not know if every single one in the band will be able to read this, or even, bother to read it. If I were to make an urgent and important announcement here, for example: “I will not be teaching in GYSB this year.” Or “ Those who are unable to go for Kashiwa Concert is supposed to send me an sms to state the reason.” And things like that, the whole band will not receive the information in the first place. What about people without internet access? Or people who do not bother about band stuffs? Well, yeah most of you will say, the leaders will call SLs to inform their members, etc etc.. First thing, you sure all the information will arrive to each person that’s being called up? Next, will everyone really be contactable?

Look kids, it’s not that I do not trust you guys or anything. But please be a little less rigid. I’m working hard here to make people feel at home with the band. And you guys start complaining to Rebecca about tagboard misuse, about people’s important posts being pushed downwards, and all these. Do you know that the “misuse” of the tagboard shows that this blog is active? Look at its state now? I mean, after complaints, when action is being taken, you see how people turn away? Now this blog doesn’t seem the way I thought it would seem. Well, maybe I was wrong from the start. Maybe that’s the initial purpose of the blog. A serious place for Holy messages and information to be announced and passed and publicized. Well, if it is really so, then my suggestion is, make your design less homely. The design is great, cartoons and colours, but if it’s suppose to match a serious business setting, it drives a wrong message across, cos I for once perceived this place as a fun place to get to members whose MSN accounts I do not have, or who barely talks to me alone on msn. Well, sorry then, it seems it’s my bad, for thinking that this is what I thought it is. I’m just me, Jasen How, Instructor of the band. Just like Mr Ong and Mr Goh. Simple as that. And Mr Lim and whoever else it may be, they are the teachers-in-charge. And like Rebecca, Fadhil, Desmond, Robin, Jaslyn, Teressa, Bjorn, Josiah, David, etc are the Alumni of the band. That’s it. And the rest of you, the members of the band. Why can’t everyone just focus more on getting things done than getting status and names? You don’t have to be a librarian to help out in the library. You don’t have to be an instructor to help to teach the members. You don’t have to be a Major to ask someone to stop from making further mistakes. We need to get things done. We need to help one another. Why doesn’t ANYONE get this message at all? I shall say it again. I HATE and I’m going to emphasize HATE, “H-A-T-E” politics and such things. This is a school, not a company. We TEACH one another, and we LEARN from one another. Not lecture or scold or complain or bitch or curse or swear. So listen up kids. If I’m too tough for any SINGLE one of you to handle, show it to me. So I will take my leave. And let you people do what you think best deserves the School. If this society continues to run the school as if it was a corporate company, I suggest you get your bags packing and migrate to somewhere else cos there will soon be no future for Singapore. People, STOP BITCHING, START TEACHING. It is only through teachings that people learn. Not complaining about stuffs to others behind people’s back. That’s called bitching. And I do not like people who bitch about others. You’ve got a problem, be brave enough to come up front and speak it out with your own mouth. Just like what Sweehan did to Chun Heng on the tagboard. That’s called settling a problem. The only flaw in this confrontation is that Sweehan’s main motive was not to solve a problem, but to challenge and vent frustration. People, start to learn that there are some things that will get us nowhere. Be more capable. Learn to SOLVE problems like what Rebecca does. Everytime there’s a problem, she thinks of ways to solve it. And not just, make a fuss out of it or find someone to point fingers at. You guys are still kids, and if you’re not going to learn how to handle small problems and SOLVE them now, you’ll become horrible when you grow older.

Every action comes a reaction. The blog was finally made known to the members. And yeah, some members enjoyed the new facility and probably did something that the facility owner didn’t intend or would prefer not to happen. Didn’t it occur to you that it was probably unintentional? I give you an example: Have you seen how fascinated some kids are when to go to a fast food restaurant and sees a little playground with slides and tunnels and all? What do they do? They start playing with it, and start running about, yelling and making noise and scream their excitement out. And some will even get so high, they might keep stomping on the slide as if there was a cockroach that never seemed to be able to die unless you stomp a hundred times. Hey, now, if these kids were around 4 to 6 years old, and a guy in a police uniform walks up to them as tells them “hey, get down and stop yelling and jumping or I’ll have to take you with me to the station.” As compared to a smiling lady of the restaurant going up to tell them “hi little boy, is it fun? Is it correct? I’m glad you enjoy yourself. But why not you try to make a little less noise so that the other uncles and aunties eating in the restaurant will not become angry.” Now tell me, considering that the child understands the intent, which will leave a scarier mark in his memory? Which approach will cause him to not want to go back to play EVER again?
TEACH. That’s the point I’m driving at. Some people take a longer time to learn, well, so be patient and teach again. Patience is what makes a teacher an Educator.

Everyone needs another person to be their mirror once in a while. Don’t be overly affected by what others comment about you, any of you. The most upfront comments would be the ones that best reflects the consequences of our actions. There are many reflections that each one of us will create. Different people will reflect to us different things. The point is to be able to be OPEN to criticisms that are constructive. There’s a difference when someone comes up to you and says “Hey, You Suck!” and “Hey, you Suck, because bla bla bla….” The first one, you can ignore. The second one is the one you think about. No one is perfect. If we are not able to admit to our mistakes, or if we do not know how to be humble and learn from others as well even when we’re not in the wrong, if we think that we’re the greatest and the best already and everyone else will not be able to come up with better suggestions, that’s the day we fall, rock bottom. No matter how great we are or will be, learn to listen to others’ opinions and suggestions and analyze from there. They might not always be right, but they will definitely have a point.

Hey, look. People, I’m here to make a statement, to drive some senses, to hopefully try me best to reflect on the situation now. If any of you can’t take the content of this post, or take this post the wrong way, there’s nothing I can do but to say sorry. Cos I meant well, and if you choose to take this the wrong way, I can’t help it. If all of us can’t work things out, we’ll simply have to end everything and flush all the efforts of every single one in building a stronger family down the drain. If there’s still a little love in you, if there’s still a little sense in you, if you think you are benevolent enough to step up and give way and work things out THE RIGHT WAY, and not show that you are pissed and doing unwillingly, then sort things back on track, before it’s too late.
The tagboard incident, in my opinion, there are people who are right and wrong. But I think some of you guys are still unable to openly face criticism and will be agitated and do stupid or childish things to show your disapproval, so I’m not going to set my opinion on that issue. I just hope things will work out. Don’t be such a princess anymore. The world doesn’t owe you guys anything. Work things out like a grown up and solve your problems professionally, not the kiddy way.

This will probably be my last post, since it seems that those who hide behind and keep out of the way are the ones that are out of trouble. Thank you Desmond, for trying to calm the fight between the people. Goodbye guys. Till we meet or speak again.

Regards,
Jasen

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Guangyang Secondary School Band has grown and matured significantly over the years. Under the direction of band instructors Mr Jasen How, Mr Goh Kim Seng and other guest instructors, the School Band has been making strides in its level of proficiency. Combined band practices are held twice weekly, and pupils also carry out sectional training as well as footdrill and formation practices. While the training is intensive, it has instilled in pupils a sense of discipline and passion to make good music. Games are also conducted to ensure that band members have fun too.

Besides being able to play well, other aspects of pupils' character development are also encouraged. For instance, they have contributed to the community by participating in numerous outdoor performances such as the ‘Music in the City’ series at Ngee Ann City in July 2007. Other activities such as band camps, held during the March, June and December holidays, helped our members foster a spirit of cooperation within the band.

In Year 2006, the school band participated for the first time in the SYF Assessment for Marching Bands and was awarded the Certificate of Distinction. In the year 2007, under the baton of Mr Wilson Ong, we were awarded the Bronze medal in the SYF Central Judging for Concert Bands. In the year 2009, under the baton of Mr Jasen How, we were awarded the Silver medal in the SYF Central Judging for Concert Bands. Also participating in Overseas Competitions, the band received the Silver award in the 21st Century International Arts Festival Band Competition 2009 held in Genting, Malaysia. With a bumper crop of 45 recruits in 2007 to a 100 stong band in 2009, the GYSS band looks forward to greater achievements and better music…. one band, one sound!!!

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11 Dec 2010- Passing Out Parade
29 Nov to 02 Dec 2010- Band Camp
01 Jun 2010- Band Outing - Ang Mo Kio Secondary School Band Concert @ Esplanade [TBC]
18 Mar 2010- Music Exchange with Primary Schools
16 Feb 2010- GYSB Chinese New Year Celebration Party!
22 to 26 Nov 2009- International Arts Festival: 21st Century International Band Competition
30 Jun 2009- Term 3, 1st Band Practice
13 Jun 2009- Heartlands CLAP! @ AMK Central Stage, 730pm
10 to 12 Jun 2009- Band Camp
09 Jun 2009- Holiday Practice & Camp Briefing: 8am to 12nn for Main Band and Recruits
02,04,08 Jun 2009- Holiday Practices: 1pm to 5pm for Main Band and Recruits
17 Apr 2009- Commendation Day
01 Apr 2009- 9am- SYF Central Judging 2009
18 Mar 2009- Band Workshop @ Bowen Sec
17 Mar 2009- 6pm- SYF2009 Sound Check @ SCH
07 Mar 2009- 9am- Music Exchange @ Hua Yi Sec
12 Feb 2009- GYSB Valentine's Day Celebration Party!
22 Jan 2009- GYSB Chinese New Year Celebration Party!
16 Jan 2009- Sec One Orientation
20 Dec 2008- Passing Out Parade
09 Dec 2008- Band Practice Resume 8am to 12noon
01 to 07 Dec 2008- Holiday
24 to 28 Nov 2008- Band Camp
21 Oct 2008- Band Practice Resume 3pm-6pm
6 Oct 2008- Excursion Day 3pm-6pm
5 Oct 2008- Band Blog 1 Year Old Birthday (;
4 Sept 2008- GYSB Investiture
25 July 2008-GYSS Road Relay Race
24 July 2008- SYF Closing Concert
14 Jun 2008- Guangyang Band Concert!
9-12 Jun 2008- Band 4 Day Camp
30 May 2008: Band Outing at Sentosa, meet 1.15pm at Bishan Mrt Station
12 Apr 2008- SYF Outdoors at National Stadium at 3pm
11 Apr 2008- Commendation Day
4 Apr 2008- Commendation Day Full Dress Rehearsal, 2.30pm at Bandroom
30 Mar 2008- Commendation Day Rehearsal at 3pm
5 Feb 2008- GYSB Chinese New Year Celebration Party! =D
18 Jan 2008- CCA Open House
11 Jan 2008- Kashiwa Municipal High School Concert at Esplanade
10 Jan 2008- Sec One Orientation
3 Jan 2008- First Band Practice Of The Year!
29 Dec 2007- Sparkswinds Concert at VCH
25 Dec 2007- Christmas Outing at Sentosa
21 Dec 2007- Sec One Registration
10-14 Dec 2007- Band 5 Day Camp!
22 Nov 2007- Band Outing at East Coast
22 Nov 2007- New Blogskin =D

The origin of this blog is traced back to the era of which our secondary three members in the band were going through the NCO training programme. It was suggested in one of the meeting held among the NCOs, assigning Swee Han and Chun Heng with the task of management in the blog. And thus giving birth to the blog, gyss-bandd.blogspot.com, on the 15th October, 2007.

The function of this blog is to enable easeful communication between all members of the band – comments and opinions unable to express during normal band practices can be expressed here. However, band members are reminded to be sensitive and careful with speech in precaution of violation to other band members via derogatory, sarcastic or offensive remarks. Band members are advise to express themselves here on how they feel about practices, band, etc. This would ultimately allow better understanding of every individual in the band as well as forge cohesiveness and stronger bond amongst each other – one band, one sound.

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GAIA: Yu Chuen, Cheng Yang, Tom, Sewahang, Benedict, Eric, WeiLun, Marielle, Sophie, Vanessa, Jasmine Peng, Sze Li, Si Yi, Kimberly Fung, Jia Jing, Jeannette, Shi Min, Li Hui, Pei Hsien, Ann, Ariffah, Hui Yi

YOSHI: Bryan, Sean, Ji Sung, Yung Chih, Dang Khoa, Jun Jie, Darryl Tan Wei Siang, Zhi Jun, Amanda, Avril, Si Han, Rachel Tay, Amirah, Sia Wei, Xue Yu, Si Hui, Melody, Shi Yen, Xin Tian, Elyeannie, Xing Qi, Wai Min, Jodi, Wong Jia Xin

SQUALL: Alex, Chih Chieh, Kok Hui, Ming Zhou, Jun Yu, Edwin, Tzu An, Jean, Jing Yi, Mui Fang, Valerie Chia, Vaishnavi, Rumin, Yu Ting, Kimberly Ling, TianTian, Eleanor, Mavis, Jasmine Tan, Li Ting, Xing Xia, Hui Ting, Lynette,

BARACHOIS: Kae Wen, Xuan Wee, Darryl Tan Wee Wen, Wei Sheng, Cheow Phong, Benjamin, Hao En, Rachael Tam, Lynn, Valerie Lee, Felicia, Jia Min, Pei Qi, Mui Fen, Shu Ying, Hui Ming, Madeline, Yu Wen, Zenavia, Charissa, Liew Jia Xin, Yun Juan, Faith, Joletta, Viandra