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Wednesday, January 30, 2008
- - Feedback and February Assignment - -
Dear Bandsmen,
I believe time really flies. Things have been progressing rather diversely for a while. But I hope this will not hinder the progress of the band, or cause the bonding to falter. Miss each other more and you all will be closer. =)

The new members are already here, though I do not know how many would survive the beginning phase, which, I’m sure you all would agree, is the most important phase of music. I would like to have feedback from you all, especially this year sec 2s who were there for the recruit training programme last year conducted by me, and Mr Goh. Which are the lessons that you think are important and that should be carried out and which are those that needs improvements? Please kindly gauge by considering the NECESSITY and not condemn the topic(s) just because it was boring. Especially for those who really paid attention and learnt, what are the topics or phases that you think was beneficial to you, or that you think would even benefit you now? Send your feedback to either

myeband@hotmail.com

or you can put it on the tagboard of the DISCUSSION ROOM. (only relevant dialogue please)

My main concern is, whether you think that having theory lessons concurrently with the practical lessons is beneficial?

Next, I’m pretty concerned at the stress level that each of you is beginning to have as the days go by. With increases in tests and more tests, plus so many other things to work your brains in band, I’m afraid some of you might break down, especially the EXCO and SLs. I’m sure it is not easy for you to cope. But it’s not impossible. Here’s something I want each of you to bear in mind:

“Everyone has the same amount of time. Humans tend to complain the lack of time. But time has always been in our hands. It’s how we plan to use the time and how much QUALITY TIME we make out of it that matters. STAY FOCUS. Concentrate to complete what you NEED to do first, before doing what you WANT to do. Focus on your aim for each task and try to give yourself a targeted completion time. FOCUS is very important when coming to such scenarios. If you chase to Rabbits, you’ll end up with nothing.”

Know the things that you do not know. You have to know that, some of you are intelligent. But you lack CURIOSITY. Being curious is a catalyst to a good future. Curiosity allows you to gain more knowledge into ALL KINDS of stuffs. Do not fear to ask questions, even if you think or feel that people might mock at you. It is what you gain from getting the answers that concerns you most. BE CURIOUS.

PRACTICE what you have learnt. Put your skills and knowledge into practice. Learn to try to apply what you learnt into everyday life, or in the examples that you will get to know.
UNDERSTAND what your purpose of learning is. However, it is ok if you cannot seem to see what your purpose is. You will, however, have to still try to memorize or remember it first cos there are things that you have to learn first and know that it exists, den in future, when you look back on what you learnt, you will understand better than before cos as you learn more things in future, it will help you understand the previous things better.

Ok…ALL OF YOU, PLEASE READ THIS..

I need you all to start thinking, whether you are Sec 1 or Sec 10, it’s time to think, before your O level results, even, before you sit for you O levels.. Dear babies, you must start to think what you wanna become in future. Yes, Your ambition. I’m not kidding. Take this year for example, so many never bothered to think what they wanna become in future, they din bother to think of what they liked to do, and when the results are out, they have a hard time choosing what courses they wanna take in poly, etc… People, start to think. And I’m gonna tell you another reason why you have to think now too.

Cos there are cases now that, they only started to think about what they wanna become after getting their results, and when they FOUND OUT what they wanna become le, as in, what they wanna work as, then they noticed that, their results are not good enough for the course they wanna take!!! So??? Dear bandsmen, please, please help me by helping yourselves, your future. I don’t wanna leave anyone behind. All of you are important to me. I care about your future as much as your parents care for you too. I really hope that you won’t have to worry about yourself when it comes to your time to choose courses and choose the next step in life for yourself. So, start now.. Start by thinking about what EXACTLY you wanna become. What you wanna work as. And, once you’ve done that, find out what are the relevant courses for that, and how are you going to go about reaching your goal. Okie? Please??? It’s really important to have an aim to work towards. Tell yourself where your end point is, so life won’t be an aimless journey through time. Okie?

Hmmm…I do have something for you all to do. For February. I’d like you all to write an essay of at least 500 words. (Assignment for ALL band members IN MAIN BAND Sec 2 and Above)
Title: My Ambition

Points you can include:
- The Reason you chose that ambition
- The Route to work to the Ambition
- A plan on what you are going to do in order to achieve your Ambition
- The Prospects that you will have for your future growth in this ambition
- What good does the Ambition have for the society
- What good does the Ambition have for you and/or your family
- What you think will happen to you and your future families if you worked towards this ambition
- What else would you want to do if the journey to this Ambition fails, meaning, your back up ambition
Can you guys spend time to work on this for me? It’s only 500 words. And I guarantee you’ll be able to write more than that if you spend a while on it. Okie? Deadline would be 28th February 2008.

I’ll remind you all as the days draw near.

Please, for your own sake, do spend a little more effort reflecting on your life and your future okie?

Loves,
J. How

[--_guangyang-^BAND--]
we are ONE band! 9:21 AM


Tuesday, January 29, 2008
- - House Score Update - -
Hi people,

still there are very enthusiastic score-changers who likes to make the scoreboard active so here are the updates of the House Scoreboard as of 29th Jan 2008:

Gaia House: 545 points
Changes: - 10 points (2 people wishes to spend more time to write their reflection)
Latest Score: 535 points

Yoshi House: 480 points
Changes: - 5 points (1 person wished to spend more time to write their reflection)
Latest Score: 475 points

Squall House: 535 points
Changes: - 5 points (1 person wished to spend more time to write their reflection)
Latest Score: 530 points

Barachois: 515 points
Changes: no change
Latest Score: 515 points

The scores will be updated soon on the Scoreboard page. May the best House Win.

Loves,
Mr. J. How

[--_guangyang-^BAND--]
we are ONE band! 7:57 AM



- - SEEK HELP - -
(: Hello dear all, Here's today's post

(: I just wanna tell you guys that if you all got any problems with your studies. Try to ask around for help ok? I'll be more than happy to help if i can. Im sorry to those that I cant help. But i'll definitely do my best to help out. Rmb, studies are as important as band

(: I can help in Science,geography and Chinese. If you all need any help for work,projects or even revision do approach me or other "old people". Im free on mondays,wednesdays and/or maybe even fridays. Just tell me during recess that you need help ok?

(: I'll be waiting for people to approach me. Benjamin has been asking me about school work and everything... And i hope that im of enough help

(: Jiayou (: I love you guys.

Love always,
Your DrumMajor,
SHARI CHONG

[--_guangyang-^BAND--]
we are ONE band! 7:56 AM


Saturday, January 26, 2008
- - - -
HELLO!!! :DDD YOUR AWESOME DRUMMAJOR IS BACK IN ACTION AGAIN!!! I'll keep it short in case you all complain that Im very naggy >..< You are NOT suppose to talk, move about or do things that you are NOT suppose to do. You are to be in attention AT ALL TIMES and LOOK SMART when you fall in... THIS IS BASIC. And its to train you guys for any form of events or parade. This will ensure that you all will look smart. I hope that you all will listen and everything ok? I dont want to appear like a naggy woman. ))): And now, DEARs AND DARLINGs. Can you all please make an effort to post in our blog. Dont only concentrate on tagging lurhs... post also ok? (((: thank you! :DDDNow, study hard and jiayou for everything.I LOVE YOU ALL! AND YOU ALL KNOW IT!:DDD LOVES,YOUR AWESOME DRUMMAJOR!!! :DDDSHARI CHONG DING DONG.MUACKS

[--_guangyang-^BAND--]
we are ONE band! 12:12 AM


Friday, January 25, 2008
- - Band Members Etiquette - -

Here are some Band Members Etiquette I found which I find it helpful to our band. 1. Be ready to practice at the scheduled starting time. This usually means arriving early enough to set up, warm up, and tune, before the start of the rehearsal or performance.

2. In order to make practices move smoothly, have your pieces ready as quickly as possible.

3. Pay close attention to the conductor and verbal directions of the person conducting the band. This includes not talking when the conductor or your section leader is trying to give directions.

4. Mark your scores. This saves a lot of rehearsal time. Come to rehearsal with your part prepared. There is little time between concerts to prepare music. Every part is important, whether 1st or 3rd.

5. Assist in concert/practices area set up and break down whenever possible.

6. Inform your section leader well in advance of a concert or practice when you will be absent. Excessive absences negatively impact the band.

7. Band members are encouraged to be supportive of each other. We are all here because we enjoy music and the people that are associated with the band.

8. Don't take musical criticism personally. If you have a personal problem with a member, please speak with that person. If this does not resolve the problem, discuss it with your section leader, the majors, and possibly to the teacher-in-charge of the band.

9. Please have your files at all band practices and performances, even if you are the only person on that part.

From,
Edwin

[--_guangyang-^BAND--]
we are ONE band! 10:19 PM


Wednesday, January 23, 2008
- - House Scoreboard Updates - -

Dear Bandsmen,
below are the updates of the House Scores at the moment. I've listed the details of the breakdown of the scoring. The scores have been editted and changed. These changes are being made due to the participation of the reflections written about Kashiwa Concert, with the deadline 22/01/2008.

GAIA HOUSE
2 members failed to submit the reflections on time : 2 x 5pts deducted = 10 pts deducted
7 members awarded 5 pts each for the reflection: 7 x 5pts awarded = 35 pts awarded
(Poh Leong, Shimin, Li Hui, Ann, Hui Yi, Hwee Ling, Arrifah)
1 member awarded 10 pts for the reflection: 1 x 10pts awarded = 10pts awarded
(Swee Han)
1 member awarded 15 pts for the reflection: 1 x 15pts awarded = 15 pts awarded
(Pei Hsien)
Total Points Deducted: 10 points
Total Points Awarded: 60 points
Previous House Score: 495 points
Current House Score: 545 points

YOSHI HOUSE
5 members failed to submit the reflections on time : 5 x 5pts deducted = 25 pts deducted
4 members awarded 5 pts each for the reflection: 4 x 5pts awarded = 20 pts awarded
(Wai Min, Chen Dan, Wong Jiaxin, Yessica)
Total Points Deducted: 25 points
Total Points Awarded: 20 points
Previous House Score: 485 points
Current House Score: 480 points

SQUALL HOUSE
1 member failed to submit the reflections on time : 1 x 5pts deducted = 5 pts deducted
4 members awarded 5 pts each for the reflection: 4 x 5pts awarded = 20 pts awarded
(Jasmine, Xing Xia, Lynette, Angeline)
3 member awarded 10 pts for the reflection: 3 x 10pts awarded = 30pts awarded
(Edwin Koh, Li Ting, Louise)
Total Points Deducted: 5 points
Total Points Awarded: 50 points
Previous House Score: 490 points
Current House Score: 535 points

BARACHOIS HOUSE
3 members failed to submit the reflections on time : 3 x 5pts deducted = 15 pts deducted
6 members awarded 5 pts each for the reflection: 6 x 5pts awarded = 30 pts awarded
(Benjamin, Mingwei, Liew Jiaxin, Faith, Joletta, Siew Hwee)
1 member awarded 10 pts for the reflection: 1 x 10pts awarded = 10pts awarded
(Viandra)
Total Points Deducted: 15 points
Total Points Awarded: 40 points
Previous House Score: 490 points
Current House Score: 515 points

This is the final score updates as of 23rd Jan 08.
GAIA : 545
YOSHI : 480
SQUALL : 535
BARACHOIS : 515

You may read up some of the high scoring reflections in Share IT!

Congratulations. The scores will still be updated so keep a look out. MAY THE BEST HOUSE WIN.

Loves,
Paps!

[--_guangyang-^BAND--]
we are ONE band! 6:29 AM


Sunday, January 20, 2008
- - Hello To All. - -

HELLO TO MY DEAREST BABIES... (:

I am very sorry for not posting for one period of time. That is why I am here now to post (:And before I start the post, I would like to correct Eilene's previous post. It was Eilene who suggested the Exco-meeting but it was Rebecca whom ordered and paid for the meals. (: So ya, this is just to clarify arhs. Nothing much.

:DDD It has been weeks since school re-open. And there is quite a few event that occurred. Like the Kashiwa Municipal High School concert, GYSB Orientation, GYSB open house. (: I am very happy that everyone co-operated in those event and made it a successful one. For the open house yesterday... GYSB recruited 40 members!!! Our initial target was 35 members. (: Thanks to our dearest baby whom put in the effort to decorate the booths and promoting our band to the secondary ones... :DDD I hope that our secondary one members will stay with GYSB for the rest of their 4years in their secondary life. (: JIAYOU OH! You guys know that i love you all right. (((:

For the Kashiwa Municipal High School concert. Its really a very nice and worthy concert. Not to forget to thank our dearest Mr.How for treating us to the concert. You guys just need to write him a one page long essay about your reflections and be his good babies... (: Im sure he will be more than happy if you babies be happy,good and healthy always. The deadline for the essay is TUESDAY ( 22/1/2008 ). If you guys still haven complete your essay, here's a few points you all can consider.

The arrangements for all songs/selections of songs
Costumes/gimmicks
How did the band cue themselves in
How the rest of the band "give the spotlight" to the soloist

That was mainly what i wrote about and I hope that these might be some useful points for you guys (((: I will try to keep you guys inform of certain concerts and encourage you're to go. Like how we went for the Sparkwinds concert. Hope to see more people engaging in this kind of " recreation " activities. :D If you join our outings, you'll be happy and enjoy it (: THE MORE THE MERRIER BABIES! (:

Well, the next major event will be our SYF. As you guys know, we got a Certificate of Distinction the previous Outdoor assessment. I will work extremely hard for this year's Certificate. you all must JIayou too alright? (: great!

And this is a reminder to ALL babies. Please take note of your uniforms. Tuck in your shirts at all times. I understand that you all might not notice or know that your shirt is tucked out. But please check once in a while to ensure that your shirt is tucked in and you look smart al all times. (: It will not be nice if you constantly get caught by teachers/Mr.Goh.

Ok, DEAREST BABIES... I'll see you all on tuesday!!! (: LOVE YOU GUYS!!! :DDD

YOUR AWESOME DRUM MAJOR, SHARICHONG

p/s : Get all your exco-member's name correctly ok? (: They are great people who helped out in everything and anything that can make the band better. They love you equally much! (:

[--_guangyang-^BAND--]
we are ONE band! 7:33 AM



- - TUITION - -

Hihi to all beloved GYSB babies,

How are you guys coping? Hope everything is well for all yea….Bless you guys! It’s a New Year 2008, have you guys thought about your New Year resolution(s)? Many a times, we tend to forget our aim in life, juggling so many things along the way….well, that’s the beauty of human’s life! Just sharing a piece of news with those interested babies regarding SMALL tuition groups. Fadhil and I would like to provide assistance to those who need help in their studies. We will try to arrange flexible timing that suits the group concerns. Till date we have approx. 5 beloved Sec 4s babies who are interested. You may form your own study group and just inform us if our help is needed (in advance). We are also looking into “stationing” ourselves in band room on our free weekdays where you guys can just go in and do self-revision or ask questions regarding your work. However, the “stationing” phase is still taken into consideration + snacks (mini-bar) will be free flow during study time in band room (just co-operate by keeping the band room clean after snacking k?). BUT for the small group tuition is already a go-ahead for us and commencing date will be announce soon yea!

A note to all: Please do not be shy to approach your peers/seniors for help. The more you ask, you will get your doubts cleared and understand better rather then forcing yourself to memorize till the cow comes home but nothing is absorbed.

Remember study SMART for a better future not for our parents BUT OURSELVES!

Gambateh all the way!!!!! All the best in your studies!!!!!

Till the next update, Rawk On!

Loves,
Rebecca.

[--_guangyang-^BAND--]
we are ONE band! 7:32 AM


Saturday, January 5, 2008
- - DO NOT MIX US UP. ((: - -

DO NOT MIX US UP!! ((:

Hello everyone! ((: we are here to CLEAR YOUR DOUBTS!
As you all know, siewhwee is the librarian and sweehan is the QM. AND.

Librarians are in charge of SCORES
Quarter Masters are in charge of INSTRUMENTS.
Siewhwee: So so so so..please do not ask me, "siewhwee can i borrow instrument?", "where are the valve oils?" or tell me, " i havent sign in instrument yet leh!" okok! hahaha!!

Swee Han: and and and, my name is SWEEhan NOT SIEWhan!!!!!!!
and its pronounced as, SIEWhwee and SWEEhan! =.=

MUAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAA..hoped we've cleared your doubts and DO NOT mix us up again!!!!! heeeeeheeees! XPPP

From: SIEWhwee and SWEEhan, thank you! =))) (*president wave+bows)

[--_guangyang-^BAND--]
we are ONE band! 9:26 AM


Friday, January 4, 2008
- - - -

Hey there! :D

heehes. Your next practice will be on tuesday instead of monday. Date is 8th January 2008 :D 2e4 will be excused for being late cause they have Life Science. The rest, no valid reasons for being late you all die arr...Muahahhas >:D okay, last but not least, EXCO MEETING CUM BRIEFING AT REBECCA'S PLACE THIS SUNDAY!! 11AM!!! URGENT!! BE THERE!! IF THE EXCOs DONT GO, U'LL MISS OUT ON ALOT OF THINGS!!! so...GO!! Lunch will be provided cause i suggested the meeting!! Muahahahahas okay. LOLS. Bye Bye. Take care, drink more water cause lots of people are falling sick now a days. Especially people with weak immune system like me =/ hahas..kkk. :D

SEE YA!

LOVES, eilene :D

[--_guangyang-^BAND--]
we are ONE band! 8:34 AM


Tuesday, January 1, 2008
- - A BRAND NEW YEAR, A BRAND NEW START - -

A BRAND NEW YEAR, A BRAND NEW START

Dear Bandsmen,
Happy New Year to one and All. It’s a new chapter for the band and I hope that we will all put our best foot forward to pen a great story for this Chapter 2008. What I mean is for us to work together and make this 2008 as memorable as we can for one another. Yes there will be ups and downs, difficult times, huge obstacles. No big deal. Nothing in this world will take anyone of us down in ANY way as long as we stand together, side by side, giving each other as much of our helping hand as possible, backing one another up, all for one. Let’s help one another move ourselves, as bandsmen and as individuals, to a greater height; whether in musical abilities, in moral values, in academic achievements, give our best to help one another. A little help goes a long way, a little love makes a great difference.

Bandsmen, listen up. As you can see, the blog has been updated and renewed for the new year. Let me guide you through each link so we all understand one another and make this beautiful blog a homely place for all of us.

ANNOUNCEMENTS –
This is the link for you to click when you wanna see what the latest news or updates are. Of course, this won’t be the Primary place for announcements but more of a secondary place to record announcements. All the official announcements or updates will still be done manually by the Majors and SLs and everyone will be contacted, for the benefit of those who do not have internet access.

THE WORDS –
This link is where slightly more formal posts are being posted. News and updates and special announcements are mostly posted here so check out once in a while.

SHARE IT! –
This link is where everyone related to the band can share their comments and opinions or posts. Simply send your posts to myeband@hotmail.com (either type the post on the mail itself or use Microsoft Word and save your file and attach to the e-mail). Identify yourself and mail your post to the address and it will be posted on the blog as soon as possible. Your contributions and sincere opinions will be appreciated. Do feel free to say what you sincerely feel or wish to sound of, that you might not be able to find time or guts to say to the band in front of the band.

CHATterbox –
This is a tagboard for everyone to freely chat and crap about. Of course, ensuring that you do not be rude or pass nasty remarks as stated in the guide when you first enter the site, you are welcome to treat this place like IRC (Internet Relay Chat) and talk/crap with one another and get to talk to band members that you don’t normally talk to or do not have MSN to have private conversations with. This will be a good place to get to know your fellow bandsmen better. So make good use of it yeah?

DISCUSSION ROOM –
This link is where slightly more formal stuffs are being tagged. For instance, event updates, band project discussions, etc. Try to be more formal in this tagboard cos it’s mainly for serious discussions yeah? And it would help if you use your proper name here instead of your nicknames. Thank you for your cooperation.

SOTONG US –
OUR BLOG –
OUR ANGELS –
These three links basically are just some write ups and introductions about the band. Nothing much for anyone.

FIVE HOUSES –
This is where all the 5 Houses: Gaia, Yoshi, Squall, Barachois, and Alma, and the House members names are being located. As most of you would have known about the House system and House Scoreboard, this place will soon also include the updates of the House Scores from time to time. May the best house win. =)

THE EXCO (Executive Committee) –
This link will be the list of the appointment holders of the band so that you guys will know who to approach to for the respective issues you want to be attended to.

OUR ALBUM –
This link is where you will be able to check out the photos taken on various occasions that the band has attended or been involved in.

MUSIC –
This link is where various songs are being uploaded for your listening pleasure so you can check out some of the songs that are being uploaded. The songs will be updated so do keep a look out for new songs to listen to. Of course, most of you would already have had the auto-played songs when you first enter the page. The list of songs are located on the top right corner of the blog so you can select from there or stop the auto-play from there too.

I suppose that’s basically it for the walk thru. I hope that everyone gets a clearer picture and understanding of how to use the blog? Tag if you have comments or questions. I’ll do my best to get your questions answered. If you do not know whether your questions are serious enough to be tagged in the DISCUSSION ROOM, just tag it in CHATterbox. Yup. So here’s a new year and a new start. May all of you excel in your studies and learn to share help selflessly to one another. Let’s try our best to make each bandsmen become better and show others that we can be hardworking, smart, well-mannered, yet humble and ever-learning and ever-helpful. If any of you have problems managing your time and commitments, feel free to seek help before it’s too late okie? Do not hide problems away or push it aside, because it will grow, and in the end, you’ll suffer much worse. For your future, for the band’s future, be responsible to yourself. All the best people.

Love Always,
Jasen How

[--_guangyang-^BAND--]
we are ONE band! 10:07 AM



- - - -

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008!!

To all band personnels and bandsmen!

MAY EVERYONE HAVE A FRUITFUL YEAR AHEAD! =DD

[--_guangyang-^BAND--]
we are ONE band! 12:00 AM

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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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BEST SECTION OF THE YEAR 2009: TRUMPET!
PHOTO!!
TRUMPET WRITE UP!!!

SL NAME!!!

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HOUSE CHAMPION OF THE YEAR 2009: SQUALL!

PHOTO!!!
WRITE UP!!!

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Dear guys, you may now link our GYSB Band Blog to your Personal Blog.
Thanks & Enjoy!(:
Cheers!(:
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.

GAIA: 1000
YOSHI: 1000
SQUALL: 1000
BARACHOIS: 1000

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