Hello saxists!
Regarding the meeting at school tomorrow
PLEASE try to come as it is the only time we have to discuss our presentation.
Things to bring:
-Your notes on the saxophone or bassoon (important!)
-Your black band file as I will be giving out stuff to file in
Report at the school canteen BY 11am, and
to those who did not receive the message, please try to
pass on the message to them as i really need everyone to come!
Thanks.
-Schuyler the Glider! WHEEE!

Hey saxists!
Btw, its Felix here.
First and foremost I would like to wholeheartedly congratulate Schuyler for being the SL! (: SO. Firstly, i would like to remind all juniors and seniors, be it sec 1,2,3 or 4, to give your utmost attention to Mr Sim or Ms Leong when either one of them are at the front talking or conducting. AND PLEASE, do not chat like some little monkeys in a zoo. Like i said, if you have to talk, whisper.
What I wish to see from all juniors is that you will take band seriously. SYF's next year, and you will have a chance to participate in it, thats if you put in your utmost effort and commitment into band and drills as it would be needed for SYF. As i believe, there is a time for everything, so please do the appropriate thing at the appropriate time.
I know some of you who know me more would see me as a person who is not so much of stern as compared to fun and outgoing. But when i say business, i mean business. I expect the FULLEST 110% from each and everyone of you, be it in band or in studies.

TO THE GRADUATING SENIORS:
You all are like a mentor to me, guiding me through each chapter of my life in band. I really appreciate all of the blood and sweat shed in the building up of the saxophone section! :D Esp Cherie and Xinying. Both seem like those quiet kind, but when they get fierce, they are scary.

TO THE SEC 3's:
Its the time to show what you are made of. Lead the juniors well and aim for distinction and higher always.

TO THE JUNIORS:
Like i said earlier in the post, I expect your fullest 110% attention and commitment towards the band to ensure that we achieve what we are aiming for.

Lastly, I would not like to see anyone ponning band.
And congratulations to those who got the various posts!(:
Always remember, we reap what we sow.

:D my first post.
-Felix

Hello saxists!
Please note that there will be a meeting/bonding(?) period this Saturday.
Please report at the school canteen by 11:00am sharp.
And also please remember to do your "essays" or notes on saxophone.
The criteria is:
Who
What
When
Where
How
of saxophones.
Please do not do this half heartedly as it will not be tolerated.
To those without scores for either foundation of performance or carmen fantasy
and have not reported to me yet, please report to me asap as i need to go photocopy
and give it out on saturday.
Cheers!
BTW, you all can add me at mksallykim@hotmail.com
and sec 1s PLEASE get your files k?
Cheers! (: WHEE!
-Schuyler the Glider!

Hello people!
This is Schuyler btw.
Only Mr. Sim calls me as Sally in band -.-
Wahahahah, i would like to say congratulations to Felix for becoming Drum Major.
But please remember that being a leader, is also to serve.
WAHAHAA, i sound so mature
and i think that some people are going to hate me for saying that a leader must also serve.
ANYHOOS, I would like to thank whoever who allowed for me to have the
opportunity to serve as a section leader even though I joined the band really late,
and whenever any of the seniors come back,
I will do my best to keep up the saxophone section,
and make it one of the strongest if not the best in the band.
I believe all our secondary 1s have a lot of potential to grow into great saxophonists,
and seniors to be able to teach well, and not let the passion for saxophones die.
AND, ALL OUR SEC 1s, AIM FOR DISTINCTION
I believe that you all can become great leaders, and let out section thrive (:
Felix! Make sure the band doesn't undermine itself. We CAN get GWH!
WAHAHAHAHA I'M HIGH!
To the sec 1s: don't worry to much about SYF now,
just focus on improving individually.
Oh, btw, every 2 or 3 weeks I will be randomly picking someone to test on their sight reading and stuff.
SO DO YOUR BEST! Rewards will be awarded to those who put in much effort.
AND PLEASE DON'T SKIP BAND PRACTICES,
as every minute, every second is extremely important in making our section THE BEST.
If you have any questions regarding anything,
you can come to me, felix, don, amirah and we'll do our best to guide you.
TO THE SEC 3 SENIORS: don't let our section down,
work on improving yourself as well as your juniors as there is always room for improvement.
TO OUR SENIORS: THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONSTANT TIME AND EFFORT!
be sure to come back and be proud of the saxophone section! we're the saxy saxers!
WHOOHOOO!
I seriously can't wait for the next band practice. And congratulations to everyone on their posts!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
-Please note that you are not to change your instruments unless you receive approval from xinying, your individual seniors, or me.
-There will be a meeting after band this coming wednesday (28/5) so please make yourself available.
-Those without scores for Foundation of Performance please get it from me, and those who have it, please sight read song 1,2 and 3.
-I would like everyone, YES EVERYONE INCLUDING SENIORS, to research up on the history of saxophones (or bassoon), and write an essay. Please don't hate me, it's a project every section has to do -.-
-Sec 1s please remember to get your black files asap.

THANK YOU!
-Schuyler the Glider. WHEEEE!

I don't really know how manyof you remember what Mr. Sim said after SYF 2007.
But he told the band this. "Everyone has his/her own pride. Even I, have my own pride. The band once achieved a Bronze, to a Silver, and a Gold (2005). Now, 2007, we achieved a Silver. If in 2009, band gets a Bronze, or maybe even a C.O.P., prepare, for the worst"

Well, the "worst" situation is obvious. You all should know what he might mean. Maybe he was just saying it in spite of anger. But nevertheless we must never get a Bronze or C.O.P. We only aim for a Silver and higher. Enlighten the band Felix =) The school has laughed at band for getting a Silver. How can we suffer humiliation for taking a Bronze ><" ?

TO THE SEC 1s =),
Not only to saxophone juniors, but for all. You know I heard of some secondary 1s saying, they will never make it to SYF ; saying that they're just too lousy, no confidence, they can't play, they have no talent, no ability - All sorts of self-demoralizing statements.
That's not true =)

Every senior started out in the band, Secondary 1, innocent, cute, not knowing anything at all. Hey, even I started out like that. I didn't even know the basics of any instrument. I thought Baritone saxophone = Barry's toned saxophone. Alto Saxophone = Auto Saxophone. Tenor Saxophone = Tanned Saxophone. =( !
Slowly, it will change. My breath expanded, it could hold for a longer time. My notes and fingering were slowly improving. It happens =) Results don't show overnight yea? It's not like "Ok this is my first practice with the main band. Omg I sound like crap. I totally suck." and the next practice, " I still sound like crap?!".

It takes a period of weeks and months to see the improvement.
Hey we all started out not knowing how to WALK right? Now we even find 2.4km runs a bore.
=)

- "If you don't believe in yourself, you keep thinking you cannot make it, You will NEVER make it"

- Everyone was born the same way aren't they? We don't have deformed lips, deformed fingers. It's not like our lips are diagonal, vertical, S-shaped =S or 3-shaped =3. We have 5 fingers, not 4. Who was ever born naturally with musical talent? (Yea Don't talk about Beethoven and Mozart lol)

Hard work pays off not talent =)
Goodluck!

^_^ - Jackie

Promotion Day - Congrats Felix and Schuyler!
-This is Jackie btw.


Note for Felix- I guess ever since Mr. Sim joined our band as our Conductor, this year, 2008 is the first time Saxophone section possesses the D. Major. Felix, work hard and do our section proud =) Lead saxophone section to be the best section in SHWO =D Goodluck for Carmen Fantasy's Solo. Keep propaganding the band to get GWH.

"If you aim for the Skies (GWH), but didn't make it, you still fall on the clouds (Gold)."


Note for Schuyler - SECTION LEADER. Take good care of the section and work along hand with Felix =D. If Xinying, Me or Cherie comes back to prospect the saxophones, give us a proud impression okay? Likewise everyone has pride, SHWO Saxophones must be something we're proud of yea. =) Goodluck for SYF 2009!

Note for Amirah - Amirah, as long as you are not born with retarded lips or twisted fingers, I believe anyone can play the baritone saxophone well. You just gotta work hard. Promise me to come for band regularly every practice, keep focusing alright? Do you realise how important are you for SYF 2009? You're the only Woodwind Baseline other than Huilin, Base Clarinet. Both of you are Sec 3s, I believe both have the same potential. Goodluck!

Note for Donovan - Hey, sorry I didn't had much time to know you, or talk to you. Nevertheless, I know your ability and talent as a Tenor saxophone player. You play your part to bond the section well. Even though Felix and Schuyler are the main leaders, hey, you're a Sec 3 Senior too. The top seniors =) Goodluck to you too.

The Sec 4 Seniors has officially stepped down alright? =) You 4 are on your own. Lead our juniors well.

Oh yea, I hope you all won't mind if we come back to band during your practices. Don't worry, we won't come back for the sake of scolding and nagging like aunties and uncles. Just visiting, speculating, and bonding =D.

^_^ - Jackie.

HELLO PEOPLE.
JUST TO MAKE THIS BLOG ALIVE, I'M BLOGGING AGAIN.
I'M XINYING BTW

HELLOOOOO SAXIES!!!!!

SYF is coming soon. i hope you all including the sec 1s will put in your 101% effort for Carmen Fantasy. Its a simple song, and i hope you people will work very hard.

ESPECIALLY TENORS. not only tenors, BUT ALTO AND BARITONE TOO OKAY. BETTER WORK HARD OR ELSE.

Our goal is Gold with Honours, if you all don't put in your very very best, you guys will drop, and of course as a senior, i do not want to see you guy drop right?! so please, don't let the seniors down, Carmen fantasy is nothing, believe you can do it, and you will be able to play your very best. and I believe you guys are the best!

To the sec 1s, you are new and ya, you don't know how to play songs YET. but you can, if you want too. As long as you put in your best, your determination for music, i believe you guys will be able to play "Carmen Fantasy" and our set piece very soon. If you believe you can, you can. If you believe you cant make it, you cant. SO SET THE RIGHT ATTITUDE RIGHT.
YOU CAN IF YOU WANT TO! SO IF YOU WANT TO, YOU CAN! (:

Seniors of the saxophone section, you don't have the seniors to help you anymore. SO PLEASE SET A GOOD EXAMPLE FOR THE JUNIORS OKAY. i know you guys don't want the seniors to come back and nag and nag, so please teach your juniors. TAKE INITIATIVE, don't wait. If you wait, your juniors wont be able to make it. You guys are not CMIs, you guys have the potential in saxophone and that's why you guys are in this section! So better work hard cause there's a soprano sax and tenor sax solo. Please ah, the best will take the solo, so no matter what, you guys must practise very hard for the songs.

IF YOU BELIEVE YOU CAN, YOU CAN.

ALL THE BEST FOR SYF PEOPLE, CAUSE I KNOW YOU ROCK! (:

TO: FELIX, SCHUYLER, LAPWAY, DONOVAN, AMIRAH, NATASHA, ALICIA, DORA, TERESE, SUN YONG, ELIZABETH.
THE OTHER SAXIES I DIDNT MENTION.

LOVE YOU ALL! (:

HELLO SAXIES.

PLS PASS ME YOUR MONEY FOR THE SECTION TEE ASAP PLEASE.

MEET UP WITH ME FOR A WHILE ONLY. BY THIS MONDAY CAN?

PLEASE ITS URGENT CAUSE MS TAN NEEDS THE MONEY TO PAY UP AND IM SURE YOU WANT YOUR SHIRT SOON.. SO PLS AND THANK YOU.

xinying

SAXOPHONISTS OF
ST HILDA'S WIND ORCHESTRA

Graduates of the past years
sorry, not very clear. :(
Graduates of 2006
Keith(SL)
Pei Yun(ASL)
Cheryl
Graduates of 2007
Geneviene(SL)
Trudy(ASL)

Graduates of 2008
XinYing(SL)
Cherie(ASL)
Jackie
James

Current Saxophonists
Schuyler(SL)
Felix(ASL/DM)
Amirah
Donovan
Lap Way
Natasha
Elizabeth
Dora
Alicia
Sun Hyung

Our Conductor: Mr Andy Sim
Our Tutor: Mr Lim

Our Mission!
To play our part in the band, achieving all the rules, Tempo, Rhythm, Style and of course playing the best we can!

Our Pledge!
we, the saxophonists of St Hilda's Wind Orchestra,
are proud to be in this band,
to play to the best of our ability,
with perfect articulation and intonation,
so as to achieve togetherness, fun
and progress for the section.

What we do during band practices!
We play our sexy instrument and play the band music! Of course, we crap during band practices and we scream out loud thanking the teachers and Mr Sim at the end of every band practice! (:

Notice:
Any saxophonists can find Xinying for the username and password!(:
email:shwosaxophonist@live.com

THE BAND SHWO!
PeiYun (alumni)
XinYing (alumni)
Schuyler (saxophone section SL/alto)
Donovan (saxophone section/tenor)
Amirah (saxophone section/baritone)
Alicia (saxophone section/tenor)
Dora (saxophone section/tenor)
Natasha (saxophone section/alto)
tag us if you want to be linked! (:

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