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Sunday, March 28, 2010


The practices schedule

Hey people, this is how the schedule look like for next week...

Monday
No practice for all


Tuesday and Wednesday
Fall in at 2.45pm sharp
senior band -3.30pm to 6pm speech day rehearsal
junior band - sectional from 2.45pm to 5pm.


Thursday
Speech day(no school)
Senior band-Fall in at 7.30am sharp , attire full uniform with tie.
Attire and hair to be ready, will do attire check during fall in.
End at 1pm.Food will be provided.
Junior band-Not compulsory.
But juniors, you can come to help out the senior band/watch us if you want.
Just make sure you inform your parents about it.

Friday
No practice for all due to good friday


Please take note of it,
thanks.
Yilian

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Monday, March 22, 2010


changes

Attention all sec1s!



THE MEETING FOR SECONDARY1s ON TUESDAY IS CANCELED
Miss Mok is unwell therefore not able to attend.please do not go.
Please pass the message to your fellow sec1 bandmates when you see this notice.
Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Seniors, help to pass the message to your sec1 juniors.

Thanks!
YiLian

10:04 PM
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Friday, March 19, 2010



IMPORTANT

23 Mar 2010 (Tue) --- No Sectional Practice for Seniors.  Sec 1 Members will meet from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.

24 and 26 Mar 2010 (Wed and Fri) --- There is no Band Practice for ALL due to Level Camps.

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Band Performance on this coming Sunday

For the benefit of members who are not present for today's band practice.
I don't want to have anymore members saying that he/she did not receive the message.
Please re-arrange your scores, make sure only the scores used for performing and the speech day scores is in the file.

Some changes made to the programme for this Sunday performance,


performance by concert band only commence at 10.45 AM therefore everything will delay.
will only be able to clear out of school at around 12noon instead of 11.



FALL IN AT 7.15 AM SHARP
ATTIRE FULL SCHOOL UNIFORM WITH TIE.

secondary1 members not included.

Thanks!
Yi Lian


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Thursday, March 18, 2010


Camp has successfully ended

Thanks the graduating seniors and alumni members who came back for the great help!

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Sunday, March 14, 2010


Regarding the food

Dear alumni members,
if you are coming to the band camp,
please inform me ASAP the days you'll come
and whether you want us to provide your meals.
Inform me latest by tonight, at 90615459.
Thanks a lot.
YiLian

5:55 PM
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Meals Arrangement

for Concert Band Camp 15-17 March 2010
Day 1 Lunch @ 1300h
Ordered from Lee Wee Brothers (all halal):
40 Sets of Bee Hoon and 40 Sets of Nasi Lemak Rice
all sets include Chicken Wing, Fish Otah, Ikan Bilis, Peanuts, Fishcake, and Sambal Chili

Day 1 Dinner @ 1830h
Ordered from Lee Wee Brothers (all halal):
80 Sets of Yakitori Bento
all sets include Japanese Rice, Grilled Chicken, Seaweed, Sesame, and Pickles

Day 2 Breakfast @ 0830h
To Be Updated...

Day 2 Lunch @ 1230h
Ordered from EATZ Catering (all halal):
40 Sets of Rice + Sweet and Sour Fish + Mixed Vegetables + Sausage and Bake Beans
40 Sets of Rice + Lemon Fish + Kailan and Young Corn + Sambal Egg

Day 2 Dinner @ 1830h
Ordered from EATZ Catering (all halal):
40 Sets of Rice + Curry Chicken with Potatoes + Bean Sprouts + Fried Fish Cake
40 Sets of Rice + Mango Chicken + Sambal Long Bean + Omelette

Day 3 Breakfast @ 0730h
To Be Updated...

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Objectives of

Concert Band Camp 15-17 March 2010

Through interactions, interesting activities, collaborative exercises and musical activities, the Mayflower Concert Band aims to:


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Band Performance for Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at Kebun Baru Inter-Generation Sports Day

Event: Kebun Baru Inter-Generation Sports Day
Date & Time: 21 March 2010, Sunday, 0730-1130
Venue: Mayflower Mall near Ang Mo Kio Block 162

0730 --- Fall-in / Attendance-taking / Set up instruments
0800 --- Warm-up / Tuning / Practice
0830 --- Load instruments into lorry
0900 --- Leave school / Arrive at Mayflower Mall / Settle down
0940 --- Concert Band Stand-by
0945 --- Arrival of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (Fanfare by Concert Band)
0950 --- Performance by Concert Band
1005 --- Pack up / Leave Mayflower Mall / Return to school
1100 --- Pack up / Clear out of School

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SPEECH DAY 2010

Note: Concert Band will be positioned outside the glass door at the back of the hall

17-03-2010 Wednesday (Rehearsal)
0900-1200 ----- Combined Rehearsal

30-03-2010 Tuesday (Rehearsal)
1530-1800 ----- Combined Rehearsal

31-03-2010 Wednesday (Rehearsal)
1530-1800 ----- Combined Rehearsal

01-04-2010 Thursday (Actual Day)
0730 ----- Fall-in (preferrably with First-U / if not ready, full school uniform & tie)
0745 ----- Set-up / Warm-up / Settle into position
0815 ----- Warm-up / Tuning / Practice
0900 ----- Band plays music for guest arrival
0915 ----- All on standby
1000 ----- Guest-of-Honour Arrival (Fan-fare + Salute) / Inspection (Slow March)
1010 ----- Contingent March-in at Hall (March)
1015 ----- Hall programme will proceed / Prize Winner to report to hall / Band to clear out
1300 ----- End of Speech Day



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Sec 1 Oral Communication Skills Workshop

Please take note that our Sec 1 members will need to be excused from Band activities to attend the Sec 1 Communication Skills Workshop during the March Holidays.

The Schedule given by the school's English Department is as follows :

15-03-2010 (Monday) 9am-10am : Sec 1D and Sec 1F
16-03-2010 (Tuesday) 9am-10am: Sec 1I, Sec 1G, and Sec 1E
16-03-2010 (Tuesday) 10am-11am: Sec 1D and Sec 1F
16-03-2010 (Tuesday) 10am-11am: Sec 1B
16-03-2010 (Tuesday) 11am-12pm: Sec 1A

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Saturday, March 13, 2010


Band Camp

15March2010(Monday) -17March2010(Wednesday)

Fall in at 8am on Monday,
all to have breakfast before coming.
Will be dismissed at 1pm on Wednesday,
please make neccesary arrangement.
Compulsory for members from sec1 to sec4.
Members who are absent without valid reason,
will be dealt with severely.
Alumni are welcome!
Thanks.


-edited-
To all sec1s:
the consent form will be sent to you via email.
Please check your email for it, print it out and fill in the form.
Those who are unable to print out the consent forms,
tell your parents to read the consent forms sent, and get them to sign on a piece of paper
To all members(incl.sec1):
Make sure you bring the consent form on the day of camp and hand it up to the secretaries.

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Band Camp Packing List

3 T-shirts (most preferably school T-shirts)
3 Shorts
3 Set of undergarments
1 Sleeping mat or bag
Mosquito repellent (optional)
Jacket (optional)
1 Torchlight with battery
Sunblock lotion(optional)
1 Drinking Mug
1 Waterbottle
1 Pair of Shoes
3 Pairs of Socks
1 Pair of Slippers
1 Towel
Shampoo
Body soap
1 Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Plastic bag for soiled clothes
1 Notebook
Writing material
Spending Money (not too much)
Personal medication

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Friday, March 12, 2010


Band Camp Schedule

Day 1 15-03-2010 Monday
0800-0815 --- Fall-In & Briefing
0815-0900 --- Ice-Breaking Session
0900-1000 --- Team-Building Games
1000-1200 --- Sectional Practice
1200-1300 --- Marching / Foot-drill (at classroom block)
1300-1400 --- Lunch
1400-1600 --- Full Band Practice (with student conductor)
1600-1830 --- Team-Building Games
1830-2000 --- Dinner & Shower
2000-2200 --- Full Band Practice (with Mr Tan)
2200-2210 --- Pack up
2210-2230 --- Debrief & Introduction of Band Committee
2230-2250 --- Group Meetings
2250-2330 --- Wash up & Lights off

Day 2 16-03-2010 Tuesday
0730-0800 --- 0730 Morning Call & Wash up
0800-0830 --- Marching / Foot-drill (at Classroom Block)
0830-0915 --- Breakfast
0915-1100 --- Team-Building Games
1100-1230 --- Full Band Practice (with student conductor)
1230-1330 --- Lunch
1330-1600 --- Full Band Practice (with Mr Tan)
1600-1830 --- Team-Building Games
1830-2000 --- Dinner & Shower
2000-2230 --- Team-Building Games
2230-2245 --- Supper
2245-2330 --- Wash up & Lights off

Day 3 17-03-2010 Wednesday
0700-0730 --- 0700 Morning Call & Wash up
0730-0815 --- Breakfast
0815-0845 --- Full Band Practice (with Mr Tan)
0845-0900 --- Stand-by for SPEECH DAY Rehearsal
0900-1200 --- SPEECH DAY Rehearsal
1200-1300 --- Band Store / Band Room Clean-up
1300-1330 --- Evaluation / Prize-giving / Home Sweet Home

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Thursday, March 11, 2010



Attention to all MCB alumni!
You're invited!


Arts Night
12March 5.30-7.30PM
Mayflower Sec.school
tickets at $5 each which can be bought on the spot
a performance by us ,other ccas etc.
it's worth it.


Band Camp!
15March-17March

Please help to pass the message around.Thanks.
Hope to see you there!

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Tuesday, March 09, 2010



hey people :D here is the UPDATED NEWS on the attire for arts night

TOP
-polo tee
-plain tshirt with/without collar

*no black, white or grey colors (colors have to be solid)
*no sleeveless


BOTTOM
-blue based jeans / grey

*no black


Also , if you are seriously financially challenged, please approach ms mok and she will try her best to help you . if you need a more confirmation on the outfit, approach ms mok with your outfit . THNKS

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Monday, March 01, 2010


Ambience VII

There is a upcoming concert on Thursday (the day before Good Friday) on 1th April 2010 at Victoria Concert Hall.


BY Anderson Secondary School Band


VENUE|TIME Victoria Concert Hall, 7.30PM



ADMISSION S$12




REPERTOIRE
Blue Sky and Sunshine
...and the antelope play
Loch Lomond
Stick Schtick (not your ordinary song)
The Boom
TBS
My Neighbour Totoro selections
chopin
acceptance
The tradional chinese tunes
vogelhandler
princess monoke
disco 70s

(not in order)


If you want to go, please approach me as soon as possible.

-Chua Chee Han

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