HEY HEY HEY!!:D

Hey!! CAs OVER YEAH LET'S PARTAY!!! Hahaahah.

Okay anyway, I have no idea how to change a blogskin cause it's all codes and I get scared of things like math and codes. So our dear CCA blog shall stay as it is.

Can y'all try to look for famous old people songs and tell me during CCA? Then I'll go look for the YouTube link and everyone can watch and learn. Yeah and bring stuff like balls kay? Try to bring it by the week before CIP thanks.

I guess that's all. I'll post those YouTube links sometime soon. Check back!

Lovelovelove,
Amanda Tay:)

HELLO!

This blog is dead, and I'm bored, so I'm reviving it! Check back often kay, I'll try to keep this thing alive with stuff. Like pictures and quotes etc.

Anyways, GOOD LUCK FOR CAs EVERYONE!! It sucks, I know, but we're all so smart we'll do well! Haha biggest lie in the world. Okay, so jy! AND LEAVE A MESSAGE AT THE TAGBOARD.

Love,
Amanda Tay:)

P.S. I'm like updating this thing so it's not complete yet. I think. Umm and like I'll prolly take ages cause I have no timeee:(

Hey stringers!

Its currently 1 more week left to our concert,

and 5 more practices left to prepare for the concert!

i know that the piece might be of difficult standard, especially for the sec 1s. But hey, why not just give it your best shot and practise as much as you can? Because when you can play, you'll definitely feel very happy :)

We might be using the pieces for next year, but don't let it be an excuse that you have time to practise for next year. But instead let it make you practise even more, and make the piece even more perfect.

Approach your seniors for help if you need okay! you guys can do it :)

Hello Stringers!

Ahh, my last cca session has officially ended yesterday. Honestly, even though I don't like orchestra practices because I get tired from standing up all the time and my fingers hurt like hell from pressing the thick strings down, I'm going to miss all the practices.

I'm going to miss how we always complain about setting up and packing up, I'm going to miss how we always anticipate that 15 minute break, I'm going to miss practicing with the orchestra.

It was by pure luck that I got into SNSO, I'm sure if that on that day of cca auditions in sec 1, if I hadn't said that I agreed to play the bass, I wouldn't even be in this cca. I'd probably be in infocomm. But I'm glad that I said I'm okay with playing the bass, because I'm glad that I got in SNSO.

SNSO has given me such great experiences. From practicing like mad to performing in front of other people to competing, I enjoyed the three years in SNSO.

28th April 2011.

That is the most memorable date for me in the three years I've been in SNSO.

The anxiety we all felt before we got on stage, all of our hearts pounding as we looked at Mrchan to give us the cue to start. The relief after we finished playing the pieces because we knew we had done our very best and that it was enough. The immense joy we felt when the announcer said "ST16 - CHIJ St Nicholas Girls School Gold With Honours".

It felt like all those months of eating bread for recess, all those months of intense practices and blisters, was worth it.

Yellows, I hope that you guys won't give up practicing alright? I know it can be tough, especially for the majority of you who just picked up your instrument, I understand since I've been there too. But don't give up and keep practicing, you guys will definitely keep improving in your playing! Ask your seniors for help if you still can't play well, they'll be more than willing to help you, I'm sure your seniors won't bite!

So yeah, that's it for this super long post. All the best for the concert at the end of the year!!! :D

Love,

Sonia

SNSO: without a doubt

Hey Stringers!

Just a short post here!

1.Remember to wear your strings tee, and pe shorts with pinafore over when you come to school! Also wear your school shoes and school socks.
2. Report by 8am! There's no reason to be late because you guys no need to set up! So please be on time.

Have a good night rest! :) Please be nice to the Minds people like what beverly and michelle have been telling you guys the past 2 cca days! And also, enjoy yourselves! :)

Hello Stringers! :3

My first post here hehehe :> I'm suppose to keep this blog alive... D: Anyway, i hope you guys do come to read the blog omg D: I bet all of you don't, do you! Too lazy to even click SNSO's fabulous link D: I'm digressing... i'm suppose to be here to tell you about the upcoming CIP! ):

OKAY. I hope you guys DID NOT forget about our CIP! And THE EMPTY PLASTIC BOTTLES you need to bring. I think you guys did, judging from how sloth-ish you guys were when i was making the announcement): Nonetheless, i shall repeat myself, with the 5 'W's and 1 'H' :>

WHAT: CIP with MINDS Children!

WHEN: 20 August, Saturday (9am - 12pm)

830am sharp to arrive!

WHO: SNSO obviously ^^ With YOUR INSTRUMENTS AND SCORES remember! It'd be dreadful trying to play Snake River Stomp by memory since it'd eventually become Snake River flop. Oh! And please remember we are wearing our Black Strings Tee, PE shorts and pinafore. You may remove your pinafore during activities but in and out of school is a NONO. And our dear MINDS children!(:

WHERE: School!

HOW: How what how. Just get your instruments and self here and GO WITH THE FLOOOWWW.

I didn't include WHY, because the reason of our CIP is because SNSO, being very kind-hearted and lovely, will be naturally willing to help the needy ^^ (Right?)

Okay, so please remember everything stated up there! And colouring materials. You guys will be split RANDOMLY into groups(: No negotiating or bargaining, unless you like to face the wrath of the teachers :O

Please be punctual and practise the two pieces!! :O We don't want the MINDS children to get bombarded with horrible sounds): I know SNSO can do it ^^ Good luck for CA3, and i hope to see all of you there on Saturday! :3

STRING CAMP 2011 CHECKLIST

TO-BRING LIST

1) 3 T-shirts (Report in Strings tee on 8th)

2) 2 shorts ( SCHOOL SHORTS ONLY NO FBTs)

3) Socks

4) Slippers

5) Toiletries

6) Sleeping bag

7) Jacket (if you need)

8) Money for dinner (around $7-$10)

9) Instruments (only those who are going for Mr. Chan's auditions)

10) Personal medication

11) Utensils (For cereal breakfast)

12) Card/Board games for section bonding time

13) Sports shoes (optional)

REMEMBER TO COME TO SCHOOL IN PINAFORE!

AND GREYS MAKE IT FUN~

After Thoughts

Stringers.
A word now synonymous with excellence after our hard work.
Or, more specifically, SNSO.

It felt good to see tears of joy on your faces yesterday. I really wouldn't mind reliving yesterday. And I believe all of us just loved the moment, the shock, the smiles.

I'm glad we didn't give up halfway and pushed through as an orchestra. I'm glad we overcame our differences to make yesterday remain special in our hearts for many years to come. I'm glad all of you are glad.

Of course, I really have to thank EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU for your effort.

The Sec 1s for shifting our chairs and getting scolded for it;
The Sec 2s for putting aside your unhappiness and doing your best for the orchestra anyway;
The Sec 3s for working together despite difficulties and limited time;
The Sec 4s for throwing in more effort despite our seriously crazy schedules and workload.

The Violin 1s for listening more to each other on that very day (cuz that was our problem);
The Violin 2s for giving us quality with quantity (you ARE the biggest section);
The Violas for pushing yourself to your limits (I do admire your scale in Rutter);
The Cellos for keeping the tempo just fine (other than your melodies);
The Basses for providing us with the solid BASS (even with little parts to play).

Other than that, I personally want to thank the SLs and first desks as well for their tremendous effort put in to improve each individual section, especially the morning practices as we were approaching D-day.

I hope we can have an encore piece for Jubilate :D I was thinking Rosin Eating Zombies from Outer Space :D AWESOME PIECE!!!



ALL THE BEST FOR CA! REPEAT THE GOOD RESULTS (((: JYJY!!

-Valerie Foong-