Thank you for coming down this morning, Jinhong. You have been and still are such a wonderful senior and source of encouragement for us.
For the CO, I saw Jinhong's blog(link right -->) and stumbled across something Jinhong said was posted by Chengjun. I found it really meaningful and impactful. I know we were still kind of emotional this morning, but we will get over it, we have to. Let me share Chengjun's words with you(if you have not already seen them).
想想看，我们是不是获得更多？逆境显现出我们团队的坚强，团员的团结。有时，逆境带来的比顺势能给的还要多，经验更加难忘，可贵。你发现，原来还有那么多人在乎。所以说嘛，我们应该感到无比自豪，因为我们得到了别人无法得到的，那就是 “赢” 牌。
True, true. I felt exactly the same way nearly immediately after we got our results. Seeing you guys bond together and encourage each other was my best moment in this CCA in my 4 years. It made me feel like part of one warm family.
Again, thank you all our seniors for your support and encouragement! Hope to see you guys again soon.
Jiayou!!!
Ivan :)
Saturday, April 23, 2011
- CHSCO, Our Glory
Rock on, CHSCO!
I'm really proud of you guys and remember,
we've done our best and we are the best!
Though none of us expected the outcome,
we know that our music was recognised by the audience and judges!
Our music played was of Gold with Honours' standard!
We performed without regrets and that's the highest standard of a musician!
It's been a long journey and I really enjoyed the process!
Though there were obstacles during our journey,
we managed to overcome them as one orchestra, one body.
Also, it would not have been possible without the guidance of Wei LaoShi,
our teachers, our instructors and others.
As such, I would like to extend my gratitude to everyone who helped
us out and especially our seniors who came down despite having lessons!
THANKS FOR MAKING THE JOURNEY WORTHWHILE! ♪ ♫♪ ♫
It's really touching to see everyone
encouraging each other and bonded together as one.
One journey may have ended, but another continues.
CHSCO will stay strong and be stronger in the next SYF!
P/s: I'd listen to the recording everyday! CHSCO is the best!
- Benjamin
I'm really proud of you guys and remember,
we've done our best and we are the best!
Though none of us expected the outcome,
we know that our music was recognised by the audience and judges!
Our music played was of Gold with Honours' standard!
We performed without regrets and that's the highest standard of a musician!
It's been a long journey and I really enjoyed the process!
Though there were obstacles during our journey,
we managed to overcome them as one orchestra, one body.
Also, it would not have been possible without the guidance of Wei LaoShi,
our teachers, our instructors and others.
As such, I would like to extend my gratitude to everyone who helped
us out and especially our seniors who came down despite having lessons!
THANKS FOR MAKING THE JOURNEY WORTHWHILE! ♪ ♫♪ ♫
It's really touching to see everyone
encouraging each other and bonded together as one.
One journey may have ended, but another continues.
CHSCO will stay strong and be stronger in the next SYF!
P/s: I'd listen to the recording everyday! CHSCO is the best!
- Benjamin
Friday, April 22, 2011
YOU MADE US PROUD!!!!!!
Hey CHSCO!!!!!
Gwyn here. To those who do not know me, I am from the 'o9 batch of seniors.
To everyone, I am proud of you guys!!!! You guys were great and I believe you guys were great on stage. Sorry that I wasn't able to go watch you guys but still, I heard you guys!!!!
Comparing with the other schools that I have heard, VS and others, you guys were definitely the best I've heard!!!
My friends who heard you guys playing yesterday were singing praises about you guys :)
To the sec 4s:
work hard guys!!!! you've still got a major test at the end of the year!!! do well!!!!! and make it into a institution of your choice!!!! then go on to do well in the next SYFs!!!!
To the sec 3s:
work even harder for the o level's nxt yr!!!! and oso for concert nxt year!!!! :) this might be your first and last SYF in sec school but still despite the results, you guys have done the best!!!!!! the greatest ever!!!!
To the sec 1s and sec 2s:
I don't really know you guys that well but still, good job!!!! Work harder for the next SYF!!!!
To everyone:
Thanks for making your seniors proud!!!!! thanks for showing us what it like to touch the hearts of the audience. GOOD JOB GUYS!!!!! whatever the results, you guys have done us proud!!!! getting the gold with honours that we all have been looking forward to :)
WORK HARD!!!!! AND PLAY HARDERRRR!!!!! ^^v
- Gwyn (Student Conductor '09)
Gwyn here. To those who do not know me, I am from the 'o9 batch of seniors.
To everyone, I am proud of you guys!!!! You guys were great and I believe you guys were great on stage. Sorry that I wasn't able to go watch you guys but still, I heard you guys!!!!
Comparing with the other schools that I have heard, VS and others, you guys were definitely the best I've heard!!!
My friends who heard you guys playing yesterday were singing praises about you guys :)
To the sec 4s:
work hard guys!!!! you've still got a major test at the end of the year!!! do well!!!!! and make it into a institution of your choice!!!! then go on to do well in the next SYFs!!!!
To the sec 3s:
work even harder for the o level's nxt yr!!!! and oso for concert nxt year!!!! :) this might be your first and last SYF in sec school but still despite the results, you guys have done the best!!!!!! the greatest ever!!!!
To the sec 1s and sec 2s:
I don't really know you guys that well but still, good job!!!! Work harder for the next SYF!!!!
To everyone:
Thanks for making your seniors proud!!!!! thanks for showing us what it like to touch the hearts of the audience. GOOD JOB GUYS!!!!! whatever the results, you guys have done us proud!!!! getting the gold with honours that we all have been looking forward to :)
WORK HARD!!!!! AND PLAY HARDERRRR!!!!! ^^v
- Gwyn (Student Conductor '09)
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ACHIEVEMENT!
You guys really deserved it after all the hard work you've put in!
Just a message from Martin, Guo Chang, Jia Wei and me.
We really are touched by your sincerity, dedication, devotion, music and most importantly team spirit!
Though we didn't really do much, we just made the room more sightly when you guys step in again for your preparation for the esplanade concert. (:
All the best kay.
Never give up.
In case you can't read what was written in the photo:
Hey guys,We'll always stand strong together.
This is the least we can do for you: cleaning the room.
Even though we may LOOK silver on the surface but deep down you are the BRIGHTEST GOLD (WITH HONOURS).
STAY STRONG. DON'T GIVE UP!
CHSCO. <3
I just saw this on FB and would like to quote it from Guo Chang.
I completely agree.
Every single moment of The Day I was wishing so hard that I could be there on stage with all of you.
I await the day we stand on the same stage once again.
Concert in 2012? (:
All the best, every one of you!
And rest well! You've done an outstanding job. (:
Lot's of love from your seniors graduated long long long long ago. (:
Jin Hong
President 09/10
We're the Best
It had been a great experience to work with such a talented and committed musicians. It had been an amazing year, although it did not really end on the right note, the one which we expected it to be. But nonetheless, we were winners, in my opinion. We achieved what every Orchestra dreams of achieving. We INSPIRED and IMPRESSED.
Here are some notes of encouragement our friends at PHS and HS GZ Ensembles wrote for us after our SYF:
FROM PHS:
Hey, don't be so upset over the results! Its that process that counts right? You guys have the potential! Its just that sometimes life is so unfair, we have no choice but to accept the cruel fact. Stay strong and keep working hard! We will always support you! Cheeeer up! :(
-CareenLoo.
hey, you all had played better than us. The music that all of you played touches all of us and we really like the pieces. So, no matter what results you all get, you all still played good music to the audience. I'm sure all of you had fun practicing together. Cheer up everyone!
-StaceyTan.
Hey guys, don't be too bothered by the results, we know that you guys have the standard and potential. The result doesn't matter, but what matters is you guys have done your best! You guys still have the next syf, so continue to work hard and own the stage for SYF'13! (:
-SharmaineAng
Hello chsco, I know it's kind of traumatizing for you people but don't brood too much over it! I can assure you that your performance was really impressive during the exchange programme. It was inspiring and motivational for all of us. You ...guys enjoyed the process, and I believe that weilaoshi is satisfied with how you people had endured and strived for the past few months! CHS CO sure deserves a gold with honors! Your music is just awesome;)
-HanYongHui
HELLO. Don't be upset/sad anymore alright? I'm sure that although those shitty judges doesn't recognise your effort and the passion/feelings for music, but in our hearts you guys are always our GOLD WITH HONOUR! Don't be discouraged or broo...d over it anymoreeee. Life is unfair, but still, things are still going on. :) Hope you guys enjoyed the process with one another, and not the result at the end, because what matters is the process you all went through together. I'm sure you guys will stay strong, and strived for the best next time! :) And I'm looking forward to! :D Just want to let you all know that CHSCO is the BEST CO I ever seen! CONTINUE TO JIAYOUS! ^^
-Koko Sia.
FROM HS:
You guys had done your best ! Don't get too upset with the results you get. Result is secondary importance. Most importantly, you guys did your best and you put in 100% effort. Don't be despair. Strive hard for the next syf in 2013 !
I believe in you guys. Look forward and continue to work even harder to achieve GOLD WITH HONOUR. There will be many hiccups in life.But stay strong and you can overcome it. We'll be always supporting you. Since we can't turn back time, why don't spend the remaining time to achieve what you want ? I know you guys can do it. Cheer up ! Look forward and everything is gonna be alright (:
-MingHui.
Hey guys! Don't be too bothered about the SYF results. I believe that you guys did great on the stage! It doesn't matter on what award you guys get, but it's the process. The time when all of you worked as a team and practiced so hard together and the time when all of you are on the stage! We know and we believe that the standard of you guys are GOLD WITH HONOURS. We have no doubt about that. All of you had put in lots of effort for this SYF! But, don't let this affect you guys! Press on and strive hard for SYF'13!
-CindyTan
Hey guys! Dun be too upset with the results. I'm sure tat ur had already done ur best, and honestly I believe tat ur played really well. Since the results had became a fact, then just leave it and work harder to snatch ur gold with honors back the next SYF!
-Stacey.
Heys,I noe tat ur r upset about the results of ur SYF.However, do not give up halfway through!im sure that u all will get GOLD:)) in 2013.The award u get is only a secondary thing,however,the effort n time u all sacrifice is the primary items, so…don’t dawned over it,since the SYF is already over,let it rest,n perservered all the way again!!!But.honestly,u all did really well on that day of the exchange programme.Once again,don’t be dawning over it n strive hard in 2013!!!:))^_^
-Huiling.
hey CHSCO ! Don't be sad about the results. All of you have done a extremely great job for the syf. We can also see that all of you put in all of effort in this SYF. What is over is already over. Just forget it.. Syf are over, don't pressure too much on yourselves. All of you really play very well on that day of exchange programme. I love your performances ! And by the way ... in all our hearts , CHSCO are always the best ! and.. DON'T GIVE UP AND NEVER SAY DIE ! :D
Strive hard in 2013 ! :D
-Stella.
Smile:) you all had done your best
-Jean.
Yoh CHS! :D Although th results ain't good this year, there is still many chances to achieve what you want! There's still many years to go! You can do it! Whatever thing that's over, is over. You cannot rewind th past anymore. Comeon, you guys can do it! We will support you. LOL. :D
-Cerdic.
Hey! You guys were great. The best ChineseOrchestra we have ever seen. Don't be too upset about the results. Like what most of us had said. It's the process that matters right? I believe you guys have become more bonded after syf ! Everybody saw how hardworking you guys were! Practicing even harder than us. We all have eyes to see, the standard that you all had. That is GOLD WITH HONOURS. Check properly next time alright? No more careless mistake! As long as CHS,PHS,HS and every one else knows that you have the standard of GWH, you will get GWH . Believe in yourself, you'll strive. Cheers !
-Zhaoqing.
Failures disappoint but they can be the stepping stones to future success.Each failure, each tough experience was meant to prepare you for something even tougher in the future. Life is always unfair but we've just got to learn how to live w...ith it. Perfection doesn't exist but as long as you guys tried your hardest, it's impossible to have regret. Yes, I know you guys are disappointed but there's not point in dwelling on the past. It doesn't matter how huge the setback is, what matters is that you keep standing up and stay positive. It's the learning process you guys had been through as a team that is priceless. We all know how awesome you guys are!
Cheer up ~
-CherylWang.
Hey, don't be so upset over the results! Its that process that counts right? You guys have the potential! Its just that sometimes life is so unfair, we have no choice but to accept the cruel fact. Stay strong and keep working hard! We will always support you! Cheeeer up! :(
-CareenLoo.
hey, you all had played better than us. The music that all of you played touches all of us and we really like the pieces. So, no matter what results you all get, you all still played good music to the audience. I'm sure all of you had fun practicing together. Cheer up everyone!
-StaceyTan.
Hey guys, don't be too bothered by the results, we know that you guys have the standard and potential. The result doesn't matter, but what matters is you guys have done your best! You guys still have the next syf, so continue to work hard and own the stage for SYF'13! (:
-SharmaineAng
Hello chsco, I know it's kind of traumatizing for you people but don't brood too much over it! I can assure you that your performance was really impressive during the exchange programme. It was inspiring and motivational for all of us. You ...guys enjoyed the process, and I believe that weilaoshi is satisfied with how you people had endured and strived for the past few months! CHS CO sure deserves a gold with honors! Your music is just awesome;)
-HanYongHui
HELLO. Don't be upset/sad anymore alright? I'm sure that although those shitty judges doesn't recognise your effort and the passion/feelings for music, but in our hearts you guys are always our GOLD WITH HONOUR! Don't be discouraged or broo...d over it anymoreeee. Life is unfair, but still, things are still going on. :) Hope you guys enjoyed the process with one another, and not the result at the end, because what matters is the process you all went through together. I'm sure you guys will stay strong, and strived for the best next time! :) And I'm looking forward to! :D Just want to let you all know that CHSCO is the BEST CO I ever seen! CONTINUE TO JIAYOUS! ^^
-Koko Sia.
FROM HS:
You guys had done your best ! Don't get too upset with the results you get. Result is secondary importance. Most importantly, you guys did your best and you put in 100% effort. Don't be despair. Strive hard for the next syf in 2013 !
I believe in you guys. Look forward and continue to work even harder to achieve GOLD WITH HONOUR. There will be many hiccups in life.But stay strong and you can overcome it. We'll be always supporting you. Since we can't turn back time, why don't spend the remaining time to achieve what you want ? I know you guys can do it. Cheer up ! Look forward and everything is gonna be alright (:
-MingHui.
Hey guys! Don't be too bothered about the SYF results. I believe that you guys did great on the stage! It doesn't matter on what award you guys get, but it's the process. The time when all of you worked as a team and practiced so hard together and the time when all of you are on the stage! We know and we believe that the standard of you guys are GOLD WITH HONOURS. We have no doubt about that. All of you had put in lots of effort for this SYF! But, don't let this affect you guys! Press on and strive hard for SYF'13!
-CindyTan
Hey guys! Dun be too upset with the results. I'm sure tat ur had already done ur best, and honestly I believe tat ur played really well. Since the results had became a fact, then just leave it and work harder to snatch ur gold with honors back the next SYF!
-Stacey.
Heys,I noe tat ur r upset about the results of ur SYF.However, do not give up halfway through!im sure that u all will get GOLD:)) in 2013.The award u get is only a secondary thing,however,the effort n time u all sacrifice is the primary items, so…don’t dawned over it,since the SYF is already over,let it rest,n perservered all the way again!!!But.honestly,u all did really well on that day of the exchange programme.Once again,don’t be dawning over it n strive hard in 2013!!!:))^_^
-Huiling.
hey CHSCO ! Don't be sad about the results. All of you have done a extremely great job for the syf. We can also see that all of you put in all of effort in this SYF. What is over is already over. Just forget it.. Syf are over, don't pressure too much on yourselves. All of you really play very well on that day of exchange programme. I love your performances ! And by the way ... in all our hearts , CHSCO are always the best ! and.. DON'T GIVE UP AND NEVER SAY DIE ! :D
Strive hard in 2013 ! :D
-Stella.
Smile:) you all had done your best
-Jean.
Yoh CHS! :D Although th results ain't good this year, there is still many chances to achieve what you want! There's still many years to go! You can do it! Whatever thing that's over, is over. You cannot rewind th past anymore. Comeon, you guys can do it! We will support you. LOL. :D
-Cerdic.
Hey! You guys were great. The best ChineseOrchestra we have ever seen. Don't be too upset about the results. Like what most of us had said. It's the process that matters right? I believe you guys have become more bonded after syf ! Everybody saw how hardworking you guys were! Practicing even harder than us. We all have eyes to see, the standard that you all had. That is GOLD WITH HONOURS. Check properly next time alright? No more careless mistake! As long as CHS,PHS,HS and every one else knows that you have the standard of GWH, you will get GWH . Believe in yourself, you'll strive. Cheers !
-Zhaoqing.
Failures disappoint but they can be the stepping stones to future success.Each failure, each tough experience was meant to prepare you for something even tougher in the future. Life is always unfair but we've just got to learn how to live w...ith it. Perfection doesn't exist but as long as you guys tried your hardest, it's impossible to have regret. Yes, I know you guys are disappointed but there's not point in dwelling on the past. It doesn't matter how huge the setback is, what matters is that you keep standing up and stay positive. It's the learning process you guys had been through as a team that is priceless. We all know how awesome you guys are!
Cheer up ~
-CherylWang.
This is probably the last post from me as the capacity of your President. Hopefully you guys would cheer up and stay strong! This setback will allow us to bounce back up, higher. It is a bitter reminder to the rest of us that life isn't always what we expect it to be.
It has been a great time working with you guys. You guys are the best members which any EXCO could ever hope for!
Joshua
Thursday, April 21, 2011
SYF Day
To all of you who weren't present this evening, it is true, a silver award is what we have obtained.
I prefer to see it as a silver (with honours).
Let me explain. This morning, 82 uniformed people left for Singapore Conference Hall, 82 people stepped onto stage, 82 people put in their best, and 82 people achieved a Gold with Honours.
Due to an error on none of your part, our Gold with Honours was penalised to a silver.
This SYF, all of you put in a lot of effort, and what happened, we cannot repay you, nor can we express our apology. A few months ago, CHSCO set out on a journey to defend our title of Gold with Honours.
Some may have joined us later, but the effort you put in was no less than anyone of us. This SYF journey has been a truly meaningful one. The hard work we put in, the hours spent, the sweat perspired. I want to thank all CO members for the work they put in for this result.
Under the guidance of Wei Laoshi(thank him again) we have played to a standard that moved the judges. They stood to applaud us after our performance.
With the support of Long Laoshi, and all the other teachers + seniors(thank them again), we have pulled through to this day.
On stage, you guys shone, we shone, all 82 of us(83 + Wei Laoshi).
We did it.
Regardless of that award, we all know in our hearts what we truly deserve. We all know how high we stand, how high our achievement was for the penalty to pull us to just a silver.
21 April 2011. By right the end of our SYF journey, yes, but CHSCO doesn't end there.
CHSCO never ends.
Today has been a day of great Variation of Emotions.
We left school with great hope.
We performed with confidence.
We left with small doubt.
We returned with expectation.
We stood at School #40 with anticipation.
We shed tears in disbelief.
We waited with shattered hearts.
We understood with regret.
We held on comforted with the knowledge of what we truly deserved.
We celebrated with joy.
One journey has ended, but another continues.
CHSCO never ends.
I myself rest in the fact that a Gold with Honours was the judges' decision, that we REALLY did it.
WE really did it, all 82 of us.
The award we got did have an effect though. Instead of congratulation and instant celebration should it have been GwH, I saw everyone encouraging each other, wiping their tears, telling them how well they had played. That is something none of us excos, nor any teacher could have gotten you to do.
You played together, and you stood together, and I am proud to call myself part of this family, CHSCO.
Today, I did not see 82 individuals, I saw ONE CHSCO. One that depended on each other, and helped each other. One that bonded so well together.
My parting words for you today; you ALL did well, and none of you are that extra 2, none of you bear the blame for any of this, instead, you ALL contributed to that achievement. So CO members, look up, do not be ashamed, it is not your fault. You have the Gold with Honours.
Rejoice, for you know in your heart, we HAVE done it.
Remember, other schools may have 80 CO members worthy of GwH, but CHS has 82.
CHSCO Silver with Honours!!!
Jiayou!!!
Ivan T.T ---> :)
I prefer to see it as a silver (with honours).
Let me explain. This morning, 82 uniformed people left for Singapore Conference Hall, 82 people stepped onto stage, 82 people put in their best, and 82 people achieved a Gold with Honours.
Due to an error on none of your part, our Gold with Honours was penalised to a silver.
This SYF, all of you put in a lot of effort, and what happened, we cannot repay you, nor can we express our apology. A few months ago, CHSCO set out on a journey to defend our title of Gold with Honours.
Some may have joined us later, but the effort you put in was no less than anyone of us. This SYF journey has been a truly meaningful one. The hard work we put in, the hours spent, the sweat perspired. I want to thank all CO members for the work they put in for this result.
Under the guidance of Wei Laoshi(thank him again) we have played to a standard that moved the judges. They stood to applaud us after our performance.
With the support of Long Laoshi, and all the other teachers + seniors(thank them again), we have pulled through to this day.
On stage, you guys shone, we shone, all 82 of us(83 + Wei Laoshi).
We did it.
Regardless of that award, we all know in our hearts what we truly deserve. We all know how high we stand, how high our achievement was for the penalty to pull us to just a silver.
21 April 2011. By right the end of our SYF journey, yes, but CHSCO doesn't end there.
CHSCO never ends.
Today has been a day of great Variation of Emotions.
We left school with great hope.
We performed with confidence.
We left with small doubt.
We returned with expectation.
We stood at School #40 with anticipation.
We shed tears in disbelief.
We waited with shattered hearts.
We understood with regret.
We held on comforted with the knowledge of what we truly deserved.
We celebrated with joy.
One journey has ended, but another continues.
CHSCO never ends.
I myself rest in the fact that a Gold with Honours was the judges' decision, that we REALLY did it.
WE really did it, all 82 of us.
The award we got did have an effect though. Instead of congratulation and instant celebration should it have been GwH, I saw everyone encouraging each other, wiping their tears, telling them how well they had played. That is something none of us excos, nor any teacher could have gotten you to do.
You played together, and you stood together, and I am proud to call myself part of this family, CHSCO.
Today, I did not see 82 individuals, I saw ONE CHSCO. One that depended on each other, and helped each other. One that bonded so well together.
My parting words for you today; you ALL did well, and none of you are that extra 2, none of you bear the blame for any of this, instead, you ALL contributed to that achievement. So CO members, look up, do not be ashamed, it is not your fault. You have the Gold with Honours.
Rejoice, for you know in your heart, we HAVE done it.
Remember, other schools may have 80 CO members worthy of GwH, but CHS has 82.
CHSCO Silver with Honours!!!
Jiayou!!!
Ivan T.T ---> :)
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
To my sec 4 juniors:
U guys totally exceed my expectations. Ur batch is the largest in ages. The erhu sec4 hardly need any coachin from us. The current excos are efficient in their duties.....most of u are at ur peak now....but all? prove it to me in the next 36 hrs
To my sec 3 juniors:
U guys.....for most of u this will be ur only syf, just like me when 09 was my only syf yr. I know that it is stressful, but you guys not only need to endure but outperform yourselves in the next 36 hrs. Trust me....when the moment its announced.....CHS GWH.....its an unforgettable feeling.....
To my sec 2 juniors:
I know not all of you are performing in syf, and those that are please do not think that even without GWH this time theres still another syf for you in 2 yrs time.....maybe you guys do not know what happened previously....band got silver 4 yrs ago broke our streak.....choir got gold 2 yrs ago broke our streak.....now the current score is 4/5....can you guys make it a 5/5?
To my sec 1 juniors:
Well, I hardly know any of you.....but great job for making it to the dream team! Dont feel inferior to your seniors, you guys have to potential to excel them. Treasure this opportunity, not a lot of sec 1 have this chance. Gain valuable experience this time,continue to use it to guide CHSCO forward in the next 4 yrs
To everyone in CHSCO:
Go.Own.Them
RenJie (Ex-erhu SL 2010)
Monday, April 18, 2011
So we're left with 3 more days to go.
Let us make FULL use of the final practice sessions to steer ourselves towards our dreams.
I do not want us to regret the performance we have put up on that day, for all would have been too late. Let us step off the stage and be confident of our outcome, whatever that is desired.
We practice as one and perform as one. The hardwork and effort we have put in in the past few months SHALL NOT GO TO WASTE. There is no reason for us to fail, unless we derail in our spirits.
We are CHSCO, united as one, unwavered and committed. We are part of this dynamic family and our legacy as been built up by the past batches of musicians who have poured their hearts and souls into the cause they believed in.
It is our destiny to maintain this legacy. We must work together as a team, as an Orchestra. We're not only doing this for ourselves, but for all the others who believe we can do it.
1 Orchestra, 1 Goal. Gold with Honours. No margin for errors... WE WILL DELIVER!
On a side note, please stay strong, stay healthy and most importantly, STAY IN ONE PIECE.
Joshua
Let us make FULL use of the final practice sessions to steer ourselves towards our dreams.
I do not want us to regret the performance we have put up on that day, for all would have been too late. Let us step off the stage and be confident of our outcome, whatever that is desired.
We practice as one and perform as one. The hardwork and effort we have put in in the past few months SHALL NOT GO TO WASTE. There is no reason for us to fail, unless we derail in our spirits.
We are CHSCO, united as one, unwavered and committed. We are part of this dynamic family and our legacy as been built up by the past batches of musicians who have poured their hearts and souls into the cause they believed in.
It is our destiny to maintain this legacy. We must work together as a team, as an Orchestra. We're not only doing this for ourselves, but for all the others who believe we can do it.
1 Orchestra, 1 Goal. Gold with Honours. No margin for errors... WE WILL DELIVER!
On a side note, please stay strong, stay healthy and most importantly, STAY IN ONE PIECE.
Joshua
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Put everything aside and concentrate fully.
Make full use of the remaining few days.
We have already come this far and worked so very hard.You guys know it.
Put in ur very best for the final days.
The best music is the music from the heart.
The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible.
Know no limits
I will be looking forward to 21/4/11
CHSCO'11 Batch of Excellence
Gibson :)
Make full use of the remaining few days.
We have already come this far and worked so very hard.You guys know it.
Put in ur very best for the final days.
The best music is the music from the heart.
The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible.
Know no limits
I will be looking forward to 21/4/11
CHSCO'11 Batch of Excellence
Gibson :)
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Hi,
Practice yesterday was satisfactory.
I could sense the effort put in by various groups,
BUT.. I'm sure there are still room for improvements.
We have only 3 more practices to polish up our skills
before the much awaited day.
Furthermore, I suppose everyone hopes to continue
the GwH streak for Catholic High!
There's no time to waste.
It's the last shot, give it all!
Also, refrain from staying back late in the night
after CO to play soccer or basketball for the upcoming week.
We do not want anyone to be injured, especially hand injuries
or fall sick during this crucial point of time.
Intensives are as follow:
18 April : 12.00nn-6.00pm
19 April : 12.00nn-6.30pm
20 April : 08.00am-5.00pm
Do excuse yourself from lessons at 12 noon on
Monday and Tuesday and report to the
auditorium for all 3 practices.
It's the final lap,
treasure the few practices we have left.
On a side note,
I'm looking forward for the day where we shine on stage.
We can do it!
P/s: I smell the GWH! Benjamin :D
Practice yesterday was satisfactory.
I could sense the effort put in by various groups,
BUT.. I'm sure there are still room for improvements.
We have only 3 more practices to polish up our skills
before the much awaited day.
Furthermore, I suppose everyone hopes to continue
the GwH streak for Catholic High!
There's no time to waste.
It's the last shot, give it all!
Also, refrain from staying back late in the night
after CO to play soccer or basketball for the upcoming week.
We do not want anyone to be injured, especially hand injuries
or fall sick during this crucial point of time.
Intensives are as follow:
18 April : 12.00nn-6.00pm
19 April : 12.00nn-6.30pm
20 April : 08.00am-5.00pm
Do excuse yourself from lessons at 12 noon on
Monday and Tuesday and report to the
auditorium for all 3 practices.
It's the final lap,
treasure the few practices we have left.
On a side note,
I'm looking forward for the day where we shine on stage.
We can do it!
P/s: I smell the GWH! Benjamin :D
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Ok,
We all heard today, the Choir has their... GwH
Yup, and if it isn't already clear to you, CO, we are next. Next week, our 'official' final push begins, but I believe that we don't need to wait until next week.
What should have been done has not been done, but what has not been done can still be done. What needs to be done can be started NOW.
It is clear that we have the potential, and we can achieve our GwH. We have heard it from our teachers, our seniors and whoever. We need to discover our true potential, and I think that we are close, but not there yet.
Notice that in the previous paragraphs, it states that 'we', CHSCO, are the ones to work towards clinching GwH. 'We' not 'he', ' our GwH' not 'his GwH'.
This 'us' refers to you and the other 79 people(80 with Wei laoshi). The award belongs to all of us, the responsibility too.
Another thing the 'we' shows is that the performance is about one performing group, not 80 individuals, we are one CHSCO. We play together.
We are all in the same boat, for the same destination.
We all have the same CCA.
We all have the same dream.
We will all wear the same uniforms.
We will all play the same songs.
We will all receive the same award.
What CHSCO gets is what you get.
What CHSCO gets depends on you.
We need to work as one, play as one, feel as one. We cannot merely have some people showing emotion in our songs, we need to have all. Think about what the song is about and how to add emotion e.g. playing/movement. EVERYONE is playing the song.
We go on stage for fifteen minutes to prove what we have been doing for donkey months. One line sums it up.
Effort = Results
If you know you can and have to improve, start NOW.
YOUR result is at stake.
WE will work together, then WE will celebrate together.
WE can do it!
You can never practice too much.
CHSCO GwH!!!
Jiayou!!!
Ivan :)
We all heard today, the Choir has their... GwH
Yup, and if it isn't already clear to you, CO, we are next. Next week, our 'official' final push begins, but I believe that we don't need to wait until next week.
What should have been done has not been done, but what has not been done can still be done. What needs to be done can be started NOW.
It is clear that we have the potential, and we can achieve our GwH. We have heard it from our teachers, our seniors and whoever. We need to discover our true potential, and I think that we are close, but not there yet.
Notice that in the previous paragraphs, it states that 'we', CHSCO, are the ones to work towards clinching GwH. 'We' not 'he', ' our GwH' not 'his GwH'.
This 'us' refers to you and the other 79 people(80 with Wei laoshi). The award belongs to all of us, the responsibility too.
Another thing the 'we' shows is that the performance is about one performing group, not 80 individuals, we are one CHSCO. We play together.
We are all in the same boat, for the same destination.
We all have the same CCA.
We all have the same dream.
We will all wear the same uniforms.
We will all play the same songs.
We will all receive the same award.
What CHSCO gets is what you get.
What CHSCO gets depends on you.
We need to work as one, play as one, feel as one. We cannot merely have some people showing emotion in our songs, we need to have all. Think about what the song is about and how to add emotion e.g. playing/movement. EVERYONE is playing the song.
We go on stage for fifteen minutes to prove what we have been doing for donkey months. One line sums it up.
Effort = Results
If you know you can and have to improve, start NOW.
YOUR result is at stake.
WE will work together, then WE will celebrate together.
WE can do it!
You can never practice too much.
CHSCO GwH!!!
Jiayou!!!
Ivan :)
Monday, April 11, 2011
Hi,
From tomorrow onwards, we will have morning practice everyday. Last lap CO...
Uniform check is on Friday, please get your:
White long sleeved shirt(standard collar(like your school uniform))
Black socks (please NO ankle socks)
Black leather shoes (leather, LEATHER and preferably, one right and one left shoe)
Ivory pants (check if they fit (should have done that weeks ago when we told you to))
Blazer (same as above)
Ties will be provided on the day itself, andgold golden buttons will be available this Wednesday if your blazer is missing any.
Look presentable, get your hair cut if it is too long. Gibson did, I did...
Next week is the moment we have practiced months for, now is not the time to let loose. As we all know, there is only 1 result we want to hear.
Work for it!
You can never practice too much.
[We've ensured that,cos intensive is next mon(12-6.30), tues(12-6) and wed(8-5)]
CHSCO GwH!!!
Jiayou!!!
Ivan :)
From tomorrow onwards, we will have morning practice everyday. Last lap CO...
Uniform check is on Friday, please get your:
White long sleeved shirt(standard collar(like your school uniform))
Black socks (please NO ankle socks)
Black leather shoes (leather, LEATHER and preferably, one right and one left shoe)
Ivory pants (check if they fit (should have done that weeks ago when we told you to))
Blazer (same as above)
Ties will be provided on the day itself, and
Look presentable, get your hair cut if it is too long. Gibson did, I did...
Next week is the moment we have practiced months for, now is not the time to let loose. As we all know, there is only 1 result we want to hear.
Work for it!
You can never practice too much.
[We've ensured that,cos intensive is next mon(12-6.30), tues(12-6) and wed(8-5)]
CHSCO GwH!!!
Jiayou!!!
Ivan :)
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Hello!
As Gibson mentioned, you guys did quite well for our practice on Friday. I too noticed some lack of sense of urgency, but I believe that we will all wake up and work together coming up to SYF.
Don't let us down, but don't hold us up.
BTW, EL Drama have their GwH.
Work Hard CO! And thank you too, Presbyterian High and Hougang Secondary Guzheng Ensembles, good luck to you. Youguys girls and guy performed really well on Friday!
You can never practice too much.
CHSCO GwH!!!
Jiayou!!!
Ivan :)
As Gibson mentioned, you guys did quite well for our practice on Friday. I too noticed some lack of sense of urgency, but I believe that we will all wake up and work together coming up to SYF.
Don't let us down, but don't hold us up.
BTW, EL Drama have their GwH.
Work Hard CO! And thank you too, Presbyterian High and Hougang Secondary Guzheng Ensembles, good luck to you. You
You can never practice too much.
CHSCO GwH!!!
Jiayou!!!
Ivan :)
Friday, April 8, 2011
2 weeks are all that remain.
Focus fully and put in your 110 percent effort.Leave everything behind and take a step forward.In everything we do, in order to succeed,SACRIFICES ARE INEVITABLE.Put your heart and soul into CHSCO.Endure and work hard for the final 2 weeks.
Please take note in these areas:
1.The feeling when playing the song, what you want your audience to hear.What are both songs about?
2.台风. The visual impact that you want the judges to see.
3.Small details.How well-polished are your songs?(pay close attention to parts which are slower and softer).
It is often the small details which are neglected.Those are the key places that impress the judges.For this week, i have seen changes in attitude(for a few ppl) but it is still evident that there are still ppl who lack the sense of urgency.PLS!wake up!you don't want to be the ones pulling us back
WE WILL NOT HESITATE TO KICK YOU OUT OF SYF.EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE ONLY 2 WEEKS TO SYF.
Work hard now.
Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
CHSCO'11 BATCH OF EXCELLENCE
Gibson :)
Focus fully and put in your 110 percent effort.Leave everything behind and take a step forward.In everything we do, in order to succeed,SACRIFICES ARE INEVITABLE.Put your heart and soul into CHSCO.Endure and work hard for the final 2 weeks.
Please take note in these areas:
1.The feeling when playing the song, what you want your audience to hear.What are both songs about?
2.台风. The visual impact that you want the judges to see.
3.Small details.How well-polished are your songs?(pay close attention to parts which are slower and softer).
It is often the small details which are neglected.Those are the key places that impress the judges.For this week, i have seen changes in attitude(for a few ppl) but it is still evident that there are still ppl who lack the sense of urgency.PLS!wake up!you don't want to be the ones pulling us back
WE WILL NOT HESITATE TO KICK YOU OUT OF SYF.EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE ONLY 2 WEEKS TO SYF.
Work hard now.
Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
CHSCO'11 BATCH OF EXCELLENCE
Gibson :)
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Hello CO,
Today, band has gotten their SYF results, and have, like Dance, achieved their Gold with Honours.
As for us, we have just 15 days left.
7 practices.
Tomorrow we have practice, and I hope that we can keep up our improvement.
Just a reminder to everyone, please get your own long-sleeved white shirt, black socks and leather shoes. The tailor will be coming on Friday to alter blazers and make pants, so please bring them along if they don't fit.
Enjoy your HBL!(sec 1-3s)
You can never practice too much.
CHSCO GwH!!!
Jiayou!!!
Ivan :)
Today, band has gotten their SYF results, and have, like Dance, achieved their Gold with Honours.
As for us, we have just 15 days left.
7 practices.
Tomorrow we have practice, and I hope that we can keep up our improvement.
Just a reminder to everyone, please get your own long-sleeved white shirt, black socks and leather shoes. The tailor will be coming on Friday to alter blazers and make pants, so please bring them along if they don't fit.
Enjoy your HBL!(sec 1-3s)
You can never practice too much.
CHSCO GwH!!!
Jiayou!!!
Ivan :)
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