CCHMS CHOIR

Choir.

I assume you all know Miss Yin was in a horrible mood on Friday. She probably isn't just angry or irritated or annoyed. She's tired, I would think. And depressed. Because of us.

The choir needs Miss Yin. Whether you guys like it or not, Miss Yin is crucial to our choir's performance. If she were to just give up on us right now and leave us down in the dumps, we can forget about ever rising to the top. I mean, forget it. You guys can't even appreciate the conductor. You can very well forget all those lofty ambitions and fabulous dreams and hopes you have for choir.

I don't think you know how long the teachers, the committee, Miss Yin took to plan the whole going-overseas business. That they were actually hoping for some improvement, that we could really rise about all those problems and make it to become our former Gold standard, maybe even better. I don't think you know all the hopes that were dashed when it was decided that there wouldn't be any chance of going to Europe this year after all. That the concert had been pushed back to year end because we simply weren't showing any improvement. No indication of getting better.

I don't think you guys know how you tested your leader's patience, how you tested everyone's patience. I think it's evident that you've stretched your leader's limits to breaking point this Friday, and this is going to show in next week's sectionals. Because your SLs have decided to come back stricter and firmer with their instructions and come down harder on your faults and mistakes. You don't believe me? This is just something I heard from the SLs:

"Next time they show me pouty faces they're getting out."

"Black faces, weak bladders, and claiming that they can't reach high notes."

"Horrendous attitudes. I won't be so easy on them anymore."

And not to forget that there are people who are angrily ranting on their blogs because they simply can't take it anymore.

I want to reaffirm this. This nonsense has to stop, you hear me? If you don't want to see choir fall and never get up again, then you guys really have to work hard for choir. It's simple really. Some of you people can't even open your mouths. What's up? Jaw problem? Drop your jaw like you're really surprised. Like choir's making some really great improvement and you're pleasantly surprised. Believe me, even this dropping of jaw and lifting of soft palate can make a huge difference. And such differences really start from the individual. In other words, YOU make a difference.

Honestly, choir. I'm not only disappointed. I'm angry. Yeah, I'm pissed off. Just because I, as well as some of the other comm members try not to let it show, there's actually anger churned in with all that disappoint and bitter tears and desperation. Because what has become of this once-Gold choir? Are we even a Bronze now? That I don't know. But I know we're definitely not a Gold. So what, choir? What about all the hard work we did in the past? The sweat and tears of previous choir members, our seniors, previous conductors? It might not matter that much to you but think of all the hopes and aspirations everyone has pinned on us. I'm just angry because, this could mean the end of choir. The end of all that hard work. What a waste. I came into this choir, and it might be disbanded because of a bunch of people who never seem to be able to open their golden mouths or ears? I'm not going to let everything golden in the past die in the course of a year. Never!

I am prepared to fight for this choir. I'm willing to bet that Sheryl, too, has fought hard for this choir even though she hasn't been president for even half a year! And nobody can ever forget the efforts and tears of Miss Yin, or the guidance and patience of Ms Ng and Mr Loh. But bear in mind, there's only SO MUCH that WE can do. Sure, comm has added responsibilites and rules to enforce. But there's no choir if there's only comm, because EVERYONE plays a part in the singing. You might say that you have a passion for singing. Yeah, the passion's there, what next? Empty waiting and hoping? Bullshit. You guys can do better than that!

I'm setting you guys a challenge, okay? Let's not rely on last minute miracles anymore. Show us, show Miss Yin, show Ms Ng and Mr Loh that we're fully capable of achieving that Gold, or hopefully Goldwh standards with determination and hard work and not have to pray for Lady Luck to beam down on us at the very last minute. Show that, we can get the concert repertoire fully prepared and beautiful-sounding AT LEAST two months before concert (I've been told this is a professional standard). Which means we have to start preparing now. It's really time to wake up and look at the damage we've done, and start picking up the pieces and get ready for a brighter future ahead. If concert is to be in early December / late November, you guys have to get all the pieces given to us ready by September, and show me that you're capable of good, honest, hard work in all our weekly practices. Also, I hope that the SLs can prepare the given pieces before having to teach the juniors, so that you won't stumble and waste time during sectionals. Okay? (:

I think you've strained your leaders enough, cut them up bad enough, and tortured them badly enough already. You know what? If you guys don't show improved attitude, I can guarantee you that next sectionals can be made hell for you, because, as I've mentioned earlier, your SLs won't be so kind anymore. Things have changed, and it would do you good to know that. And I don't believe in empty threats. Call this a threat if you will.

Lastly. I don't want to hear any shit about how standing up for forty-five minutes without break is torture because you haven't been able to learn your notes. Stop all that crap right now. Stop all your rebellious attitudes. If you have any problems you can bring them up to me. I'll try to address your concerns and... issues. And if you guys don't wake up now, don't wait till it's too late before you cry and say that you're sorry.

PS: I don't want to hear any nonsense about how this post is too wordy and makes you NOT want to read it. I don't care for such attitudes. I DON'T GIVE A DAMN. In fact, if this is the sort of attitude that you want to show, I think choir can do without you. If you won't even spend time trying to assess the situation and stop to take a look at what everyone is trying to do, I think you can just get out of choir, really. If you want to make comments, fine. Show me your name. I won't eat you. I think.