Tuesday, 11 November 2008

Finalised (Revised on 27 Dec)

Clarinet:
Wendy Soh

Saxophone:
Vincent Chong
Jonathan Pee

Flute:
George Wu

Trumpet:
Darren Chua
Christine Han

Horn:
Ng Jing Zhong

Euphonium:
Yeo Jie Yuan

Tuba:
Hsu Cheng Hsiang

Sunday, 9 November 2008

Dear All,

Please attend full band next week, 15 Nov 2008.
As you can see from the previous post, there are no Saturday practice in December.

Please confirm if you're playing - with me (brasses), Wendy (winds) by Monday night.
Mr foo is printing the programme booklet next week.



Clarinet:
Jenny Toh
Wendy Soh
Kai Sing?
Crystal Chia?

Saxophone:
Chong Cheh Yong?
Jonathan Pee*?

Flute:
George Wu
Priscilla?
Sin Hua*?

Trumpet:
Darren Chua
Christine Han

Trombone:
-

Horn:
Wong Min Min?
Tan Xiang Rong?

Euphonium:
Yeo Jie Yuan

Tuba:
Hsu Cheng Hsiang

Percussion:
Ng Yuet Yong?

*guest player

That's for now, in my opinion.
Will update again with the updated one by Wednesday.

I need your full names for them to be printed in the booklet
Sms me or Drop a message in the cbox for any mistakes.

Best Regards,
Christine

Wednesday, 29 October 2008

MJR Band's Schedule


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School Song Recording Rehearsal: 28th Nov, 5th Dec, 12th Dec, 1400 - 1700
Actual School Song Recording @ Republic Polytechnic: 15th Dec

Street Map of New Campus


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Monday, 1 September 2008

Dear all,

Currently it's Septemeber Holidays for the mjrband members however there are 2 practices in which you may want to help out.

3rd- Sectional practice- 9-1230pm - Sinfonia A-K ( 60mins) Suite Eb complete ( 2hrs n 30mins)2-5pm combined- Sinfonia ( 80mins) Suite Eb ( 80mins) break ( 15mins)


5th- Sectional practice- 9-1230pm - Sinfonia A-K ( 60mins) folk song 1st movt( 60mins)2nd movt ( 60mins)2-5pm combined - Sinfonia ( 60mins) Folk song( 60mins) Suite Eb (60mins)

Do note the dates and make yourself available.

Best Regards,
Wendy

Wednesday, 27 August 2008

Dear all,

Practise for this Saturday is at 9am

Please be punctual

Also,please try to get more members to join us and let me know asap so I can post an updated list.

Do check that you have scores for the pieces.

Both First Suite in Eb and English Folk Song Suite is NOT EASY.

Must practise hard!Jia You!


Best Regards,
Wendy

Monday, 11 August 2008

Dear all,

Band practices resume this Saturday, 16th August 2008 at 9am.

The pieces for mbrosia MMIX in which alumni will be playing with the Main Band are:

1. First Suite in Eb by Gustav Holst - 12mins
2. English Folk Song Suite - Ralph Vaughan Williams - 12mins

However they may still be changes.

For more information please visit
mjrbandrawks.blogspot.com

Best Regards,
Wendy

Sunday, 3 August 2008

Dear all,

Firstly, sorry for the lack of updates.

Secondly, the date for Mbrosia 2 has been confirmed.

It will be held on 10th of Jan 2009.

The pieces for the concert will be updates asap as it may be subjected to changes in the meantime. Scores will be printed for members asap.

Confirmed members participating in the concert:

Clarinet:
Jenny
Wendy

Saxophone:
Cheh Yong
Jonathan*

Flute:
George Wu

Trumpet:
Darren
Christine

Trombone:
JieYuan

Horn:
-
Euphonium:
-
Tuba:
Cheng Hsiang

Percussion:
Yuet Yong

*Guest player

As you can see we're lacking in quantity so please help to call back more members who are really keen in the performance.

Lastly, there will be no band on 9th Aug,Saturday, as is it National Day.


Best regards,
Wendy

Wednesday, 14 May 2008

Dear all.

There are some changes to the location and timing for the badminton playing.

Location:
Geylang West Community Centre
Near Kallang MRT

Time:
1130am to 1330pm

Thoes who do not know how to get there can meet me at Kallang MRT at 11am.

Best Regards,
Wendy

Sunday, 11 May 2008

Dear All.

Members present for the meeting on Saturday:
Christine,Cheng Hsiang,ChehYong,Jonathan and Wendy.

We've concluded that the band will continue and practise will resume only after June. The date will be confirmed asap.

Meanwhile, we've also decided that we having an outing the following Saturday (17th May)

We'll be booking badminton courts at Mountbatten CC located at Old Airport Road and members insterested are encourage to come.

The timing will be confirmed asap depending on the available slots they have.

Please contact me or Christine to confirm if you're coming.

Best Regards,
Wendy

Tuesday, 29 April 2008

Dear All.

Calling for all members interested to be in this meeting.
I guessed the purpose and objectives for this meeting is quite straightforward.

Details are as follows:
10th May 2008, Saturday.
1400 Hours
Singapore Post - Paya Lebar

Kindly drop a message to let me and Chehyong know if you're coming.

Thanks.

Best Regards,
Christine


(Edited)

Members that have confirmed their attendance.
1. Cheh Yong
2. Christine
3. Wendy

Monday, 14 April 2008

26th Anniversary / Montage

Dear All.























Event: School Anniversary / Montage

Date:
Friday(18/4) Preview (Register here)
Saturday(19/4) Tickets at $10 (not free seating)

Venue: Singapore Conference Hall (For both days)

Time: 7.30pm


Note: Information are taken from the school site.

Go support your fellow juniors and our band!

Please let me know if you are interested, I will be getting tickets from Mr Foo / Mr Muhd.
Leave a message at the Cbox.

Best Regards,
Christine

Friday, 11 April 2008

Dear All

This month, Manjusri Concert Band will be busy with upcoming Anniversary and Montage Performance on the 18th and 19th.

Thus all Saturdays will be busy having rehearsals.

Tomorrow there will not be any physical practice for us, but would appreciate if you can come down and take a look and catch up with our fellow juniors.

9am @ Manjusri.
School Hall / Band Room.

Thank you.
Your prescence would be appreciated.

Maybe we can have a mini meeting about the current issues expressed in the cbox.

Best Regards,
Christine

Friday, 4 April 2008

Dear All

There will be no practice this week, 5 April.

Stay tuned to this blog for updated messages.

Best regards,
Christine

Friday, 21 March 2008

Hi All !

It has been a while since there are updates!

Good news: Practices will resume on next Saturday, 29 March 2008, 0900Hours!

See ya!

Enjoy your long weekends.

Best Regards,
Christine

Friday, 22 February 2008

Dear Members of Manjusri Symphonic Winds

Some major changes,
There will not be any practices till after March 15.

I will update again, if there are any changes.
Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Best regards,
Christine

Tuesday, 5 February 2008

Dear all.

This Saturday is the 3rd day of Chinese Lunar New Year, Saturday's usual practice will resume a week later. Saturday, 16 JANUARY 2008.

Happy New Year to you & family!
Gong Xi Fa Cai !

Cheers,
Christine! (:

Thursday, 31 January 2008

Dear members of Manjusri Symphonic Winds

m|brosia's recording is available for purchase! Do let me know by thurs, 31/01/2008 2359Hrs via sms or email me at zy_1986@hotmail.com . This is to facilitate ordering of the recordings. Any request after the stated time and date will not be entertained.

Please do note that for the first 2 practice, the attendance is bad. Please remember that we will want to function as an alumni band and if membership continue to be like the first 2 practices, we will have to include other people in our population.

3rd practice for 2008 is on 02 FEB 2008, Saturday, 0900 Hours.

See ya on the 02 Feb~


Thanks!


Best regards,
Vincent

Friday, 25 January 2008

Dear members of Manjusri Symphonic Winds


2nd practice for 2008 is on 26 JAN 2008, Saturday, 0900 Hours.

See ya on the 26 Jan~


Best regards,
Vincent

Sunday, 6 January 2008

Dear members of Manjusri Symphonic Winds

Some major changes to take note:
1st practice for 2008 is on 19 JAN 2008, Saturday, 0900 Hours.

Practice on the 12th has been cancelled, it has been pushed back a week.
Do inform the others in case they don't visit here.

See you on the 19th!

Best regards,
Christine