Practises in DEC!!!

Hey EVERYONE!!

SORRY for not updating the blog.. Have been quite busy with other things la...

Anyway here are the practises in dec:

• 2nd DEC (Wed): 9am-12pm

• 4th DEC (Fri): 9am-12pm

• TUNE IN

9th DEC (Wed): 9am-1pm

(There will be games conducted after1pm)

• 11th DEC (Fri): 9am-12pm

• CHRISTMAS DECORATION

16th DEC (Wed): 9am-???

(Members are welcome to come if u wish to decorate ur section place)

• BAND BBQ

19th DEC (Sat):6pm-10pm

(Details will be given soon)

• CHRISTMAS LUNCH

23rd DEC: 9am-12pm

(We'll be having Christmas lunch after that)

• 30th DEC: 9am-12pm

The DSA students will be given more information on the practises and will be strongly encourage to attend the dec practises from the 9th Dec onwards.. We will be giving you the details soon... Thank you for your cooperation!! =)

know that we care for you!

HEY DEAR J1S!

surprise!! its your dear j2s here!! we heard about your schedule and practices and all! fight on alright!! yea juggling the horrible grades-grieving period after midyears, Project Work ( never ending torture), Band Fiesta, night practices, "social" life (if you still have any!)/....

know that we've went through and still alive after that! so we know you can too!! although we're not there to give you our support, know that we do care!! remember, when you guys get stress, dont bottle it up! its fatal i tell you! so let loose when need be and have a chat with your family and friends ok!!

we will be making our way down to botanic gardens to cheer you guys on!!

we believe in you!!

LOTSA LOVE!

your dear senior 08/09 batch. (:

The upcoming practises and info for band fiesta!!

Hey everyone!!

Hows the exams going??

No worries, everything is going to be fine!! =D

Anw u all might have heard that there will not be any band practises for the first 2 weeks but prac will

resume by WEEK 3!!

Here are the practise days:

1) 13th July 5.30pm-9pm

2) 14th July 5.30pm-9pm

3) 15th July 5.30pm-9pm

4) 17th July 5.30pm-9pm

5) 18th July 9am-12pm

Prac will resume as per normal for the subsq weeks:

Wed , 2.30pm-6pm

Fri, 5.30pm-9pm

Here are also some info for BAND FISTA!!

Ensure that u have:

1)Black Long sleeve shirt

2)Black Long pants for both girls and boys

3) Black court shoes

Alright then, that's it for today.. Do visit the blog as info will be posted here, just in case..

TAKE CARE EVERYONE!!!

JIA YOU FOR BAND FIESTA!! =D

DSA auditions

Dear sec4s,
those who are going to DSA to MJC, please note that the DSA audition on Saturday, 13th June 2009 is CANCELLED
due to the maintenance that the school will be undergoing on that day.

However the other DSA dates are still intact that is
29th June 2009 (Monday) 6pm-9pm
2nd July 2009 (Thurday) 6pm-9pm
6th July 2009 (Monday) 6pm-9pm
9th July 2009 (Thurday) 6pm-9pm

Please bring along your own instrument and the documents that are needed for the auditions.
Please also download the application form for DSA auditions from MJC website(www.mjc.moe.edu.sg/) under Direct School Admission. The details are given in the form.

Good luck for your auditions. We look forward to your participation. =)

TO our DEAR JC2s

For the current JC2 seniors, here are some words by Mr Wong:

"To my dearest JC2's of 2009

It seemed like yesterday when I first met some of you during DSA auditions. You still looked very pure and innocent. Time will prove that looks are deceiving ;)

Our first and major mission was the 2nd NBC in July 2008. You worked your hearts out and brought MJCSB to greater heights (not forgetting our alumni), and went through "Hell month" of July 2008. Every Sunday was for the band (actually, almost every day), for NBC, for honour bands, for botanical gardens band fiesta.... and for your good friends from Meiden High School.

What a way to end the month.

You received your counterparts with so much warmth and kindness that it just seemed like you had been friends since the beginning of time; and when it was time to split, we knew it was only for a while. The two bands will come together again in December, for Meiden.Meridian.Moichido! Part 3. The exchange bridged the ties between bandsmen of different languages, but of the same passion in making music. Up till now I still have COSMOS ringing in my head every now and then.

The band came closer than ever in Japan. Remember the daily walk was long and cold but we never felt tired. Then there was me scolding you to stop cam-whoring and keep in line; Ms Ong screaming at you to stick to bath timings; Ms Tan chasing you for money; and Ms Gan always ready to lend a hand.We had learnt so much from our friends in Meiden. We learnt to appreciate and be thankful for what we are given.

And compassion.

You cheered for your fellow bandsmen who were down. You hugged them. You cried with them. If there is ever one thing I can be proud of, this is it.

One of you asked me if I am proud of our band. This is what I have to say.
In one of my favorite shows, "Band of Brothers", a war veteran spoke of a conversation with his grandson.
"Grandpa, were you a hero in the war?"
"No," replied grandpa.
"But I served in a company of heroes."

My dearest JC2's of 2009, it has been my honour to have served you.

Thank you, and all the best for your 'A' levels!

Mr Wong"


And from the JC1s, We would like to wish u all the best for ALEVELS!! STUDY HARD!! =)

Farewell to Batch of 2008/09

...of we hold on together,

i know our dreams will never die...

to the j2s...so the official step down has arrived.

i will miss each of you dearly...

we know we've gone through so much and have been more attached and bonded than any other batch i must say...

looking forward to seeing you ALL in ALUMNI band in the near future!!

to our j1s.

thank you for the splendid farewell gifts, speech, fun, laughter, videos, cry...

we reaaly appreciate it.

do remember to uphold our legacy and pass it to your future juniors.

Let your Meridian Memories be in MJCSB...

for we know ours did and will always be.

for the last time signing off...
-exco 08/09

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mjcsb:))

Singapore Youth Festival JC/CI Concert Band 2009

Meridian Junior College Symphonic Band

GOLD! :)

congrats MJCSB!! we worked really hard and succeeded in maintaining the triple Gold stint! :)))

it is seriously a tough fight and we all knew it!!

to celebrate, our dear Ms Sia Swee Suan is sponsoring a BBQ dinnner for us this Friday, 8th May 2009 in lieu with the Passing Down/Farewell Ceremony...

to our dear J2s...

our journey through MJCSB has been a fruitful and eventful one for our batch especially.

glad to have had you guys as batchmates to struggle through thick and thin.

we will always remember the hectic band schedule we always had...but you know that made band much more meaningful and memorable for us....

"as we go on,

we remember,

all the times we,

spent together..."

love you all!!

to our J1s..

yes big shoes to fill! :) but nevertheless..the seniors have much faith in you all! and you know we're always here to give you our support!

MJCSB is love!!

-exco 08/09

Intro to MJCSB Vivace Band Camp 2009

hey MJCSB, for those who didnt get the CD at all, here's the video for the introduction to our annual MJCSB Band Camp, VIVACE!!!



another video that would bring back many memories...



Special thanks to jannah!!!
-exco XD

additional band practice

Dear all,

prior to our upcoming rehearsal,
Ms Sia have requested an official practice this
Monday, 13th April, 5.30-8.30pm.

she will be coming down to combine us so please make the necessary changes in your schedule to ensure that you do attend this crucial band practice.


Also, to the 09/10 EXCO nominee:
you will be receiving an SMS soon to inform if you have successfully proceed to the next stage of your EXCO application.
those who have been chosen will have to attend a compulsory Interview session with the current 08/09 EXCO as well as the teachers this
Tuesday, 14th April, 5.30pm.
Tentatively, the venue is the Teachers' Meeting Room. but you will be noted with the confirmed information.

have a good day ahead.

-exco

SYF SOUND CHECK @ REPUBLIC POLY

Dear all, here are the details for this wednesdays' event:

Reporting Time:

Percussion - 6.40am

Band - 6.50am

(bandroom will be opened by 6.30am)

Attire:

vivace shirt + school bottom

As the bus is leaving MJC at 7.30am SHARP,

Breakfast will be provided.

we will leave Rep Poly at 1.30pm ( approx.)

Please be reminded that there is band practice after the sound check.

Do have the discipline to be punctual.

Thank you.

-exco

annual band camp 2009

Good day all!

VIVACE!

27th-29th March 2009

friday-sunday

there will be a camp briefing this coming wednesday, 11th march 2009. 5.30pm.

Please remember to pay up the $32 and hand in the consent form by NEXT WEDNESDAY LATEST. thank you!

WELCOME J1s!

Hello all! here are some pictures from the orientation games we had on wednesday, 18february.
hope you j1s enjoyed yourself and bonded with your section and batch!

looking forward to band camp 2009 - VIVACE! :)

-exco

HORN

TRUMPET

DOUBLE REED

BRASS

SAXOPHONE

PERCUSSION

TROMBONE

JC1 Band Recruitment

hey all!

its february! and the J1s have arrived! :)

This wednesday, 11February would be the CCA recruitment day for the JC1s.
for the J2s ad the DSA students,
here is a gentle reminder for wednesday.

you are excused from class at 12.05.
report to bandroom immediately to move instruments, etc.
be back in the hall at 12.55pm
wear band shirt
(for DSA: wear dark coloured - preferably black shirt)
we would be performing around 1.30pm.
our band booth would be located at the atrium.

cca will commence on the 18february for the newly recruited J1s.

do invite and bring your juniors to come join band!!!

have a great week ahead!

-exco

JAE 2009 2nd audition appeal

hello graduated sec 4s of 2008.

we are holding our 2nd rounds of auditions for those who are considering to appeal into MJC through band.

details:

3rd February 2009 ( tuesday )

6pm - 9pm

Bandroom ( 2nd floor overlooking the school field )

please bring along your own instruments/mouthpiece/reeds ( except for percussionists )

Remember to photocopy 2 sets of the required documents to be handed in to the general office and to the band during your interview.

- O level certificate

- testimonials

-sec 1-4 result slips

- CCA records

-CIP records
-NAPFA records

-any recommendation letters/certificates relevant for appeal.

Those who have attended the 1st appeal session (12Janurary) as well as the upcoming one (3february) will be notified by the school a.s.a.p if your appeal have been successfully granted.

NOTE: to the students who have came for the audition on 12 january, do remember to come down to MJC after you have gotten your posting results to hand in your documents and fill in the appeal form.

and to all our existing members,

have a good rest ahead.

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!! :)

-exco

To 2008 SEC 4 Students:

hey all. here are the details for those trying to appeal into MJC through band.

the auditions for the appeal will be held tomorrow:

13th January 2008 ( Tuesday)
6-9pm
Bandroom

please bring your
1. own instruments/reeds/mouthpiece.

2. photocopy these documents
- O level result slip
- Sec 1-4 result slips
- CIP record
-CCA record
-NAPFA test results
-testimonials
- any reccomendation letter
- ceertificates which you feel would substantiate your appeal

3. the original documents as mentioned above

it is advisable for you all to come around 4-5pm to settle some administrative things with the General Office.

Upon arrival in MJC,

1. go to the General Office to get an Appeal Form and fill in your particulars

2.ensure you have all the required documents photocopied and submit them to the general office

3. make your way to the bandroom to go for the interview and audition

4. ensure you have the original copy of your results and all the abovementioned documents for the teachers' reference during the interview.

for any queries, do visit our school website http://www.mjc.moe.edu.sg/ for more details.

thank you.

To existing JC2 band members:

1. PLEASE BAY BAND FUND TO ERHAO!! :) thank you!
2. reminder that there's band on wednesday, 14 january, 2.30pm. thank you!

practice hard people! :))

-exco

Updates on MJCSB practices

hey guys, some of you might have forgotten the band practices for the new start of 2009.
Here are the details:

7th January 2009 (Wednesday)
0830 - 1700 hours

9th January 2009 (Friday)
0830 - 1700 hours

If you are unable to make it for any of the band pracs (with valid reasons), PLEASE inform azrul or jannah in advance.

Thanks

-erhao XD

Happy New Year!!!

Happy 2009 everyone!

Good luck and may all your dreams for 2009 come true!

It's time to put down everything in 2008 and look forward to a wonderful 2009!

SYF 2009 is here people!!! MJCSB are you ready to overwhelm everyone with our music?

-erhao XD

Meiden.Meridian.Moichido Part III Video Playback

hey MJCSB,
the long awaited video compilation on Meiden.Meridian.Moichido Part III is FINALLY uploaded!

Part 1


Part 2


Special thanks to Ms Tan who painstakingly compiled the wonderful pictures she took into a video!

Play some music from imeem on the right to entertain yourself as there is no audio to this video.
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-erhao XD

Meiden.Meridian.Moichido Part III Day 2

hey guys! i'm back again with more pics! this is the pictures for Day 2! We started off our 2nd wonderful day at Japan with some shopping at Osu early in the morning before proceeding down to Aichi Meiden to meet them.
They waited for us outside their school in temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius just to greet us!
their new school buildingwe went up 5 floors to their band room and settled down before unwrapping our instruments for the 1st time and getting ready for sectionals.
ito sensei took us for combines as he helped us with some of our pieces. Time passes really quick there and soon it was time for us to make our leave.
for dinner, mr wong treated us to this great place that served delicious chicken wings.the underground railway system in Nagoya that we always took.

back at Ryokan Meiryu, sections decided to complete their gifts for Aichi Meiden students. Here is trombone section hard at work.we Excos, also did not slack and complete the gifts for the various people who made this trip successful
-erhao XD

Machu Picchu

Though Machu Picchu is a very technically and musically demanding piece and no matter how much you dread playing the challenging parts - you gotta admit that it's such a beautiful and brilliant masterpiece. Unknowingly, you're tapping your feet to it during band (well you should stop doing it anyway!), you're humming to it every now and then and the song just goes on replay in your mind uncontrollably.

Yes, you are falling in love with Machu Picchu.

To gain a better understanding of what the piece requires, I think we should all know what the legendary city looks like (yes! it actually exists on earth) so here you go!

P.S. The video gets boring after 5 seconds, trust me. I suggest you mute it and play the song from the playlist at the right to achieve optimal effect.

Enjoy!

- Evonne