Choir:

It's been awhile, people. Now. Things, may not be as smooth as you want it to be. But this always happens. It happens every year, when we all face attendance problems, standard drops, but at the end of the day, we always get to the top. We always succeed. But why is it that we always have to wait till the eleventh hour, then we start working hard?

Choir practices should never have been miserable. All of us should always be there to sing because we want to, and to learn because we want to, and never because we have to. We're all here for a reason. To play a part in this choir. And when you just joined as a Sec1, you came here because you think this choir's pretty good. You came here because you want to feel good too, belonging to a good choir. We may not be the best. No. We may not be the best yet. So each and every individual plays a vital role in contributing to this choir. Be it small or large extent, be it you're just a member or a committee member, who cares. You just give in. I mean, it's only fair that you contribute with everyone else.

It's not easy being the President, the Conductor, the Teacher, the Section Leader, or even the Member of the choir. It's never easy. But what, are you all just going to give this up?

Members: Stop relying on committee and Ms Yin to tell you things like, "Smile... Open your mouths... Pls come for choir practice... Pls don't be late" You should know these. You guys are not puppets, you guys know what to do, so do it. Don't just sit and wait for orders. Committee's not there to wipe your asses for you. You don't have to be a committee member to go the extra mile for the Choir. Your contributions, whether it's in a small/large extent, are also important to the Choir. So don't be afraid, just do it! Still, there's still this thing called Respect, so you do not rebel against the committee and Ms Yin.

Committee: You guys are the chosen ones, I believe you all know what to do. Even if you feel lost now, just do it. Just do what you think is good for the choir, and magic happens! Your confidence will bring you way further than where you are aiming for. Most importantly, work together. Not in clusters not in cliques. There are past experiences, and results are, it's so much harder to get things done in clusters than together.

I doubt whatever I say will inspire you that much, but just think about it. Think about why you're here in the first place. And just think about how much you've done for Choir. It's not too late to feel guilty whatsoever, seriously. Because if you do, the perfect time to start to buck up is now. For the SYF '09. For the Choir's future reputation. It all depends on you.

:) All the best, everyone!

Miss you all,

Natalie, x-prez

*LATEST CHANGES!*

Due to our "commendable" try on Adieu Sweet Amarillis and our unsuccessful attempt for Daemon Irrepit Callidus,

SECTIONALS TOMORROW BEFORE WORKSHOP!!!
7.30AM
CONCOURSE
AND WE MEAN IT.
(Everyone's supposed to be here, on time.
Unless you think that you and your section is so good that you can make a miracle happen on stage tomorrow, you better turn up.)

ANYWAY, here are some things the teachers observed today and you all should think about it.
Our behavior was really out of control, especially the girls who kept running around and talking and screaming and dancing etc. I know we only have 7 guys and other choirs might be laughing at our quantity but please do not be disheartened about it. Even though the other choirs are much bigger than us but please remember WE'RE ALSO A GOLD CHOIR LIKE THEM.

So, PLEASE REVISE DAEMON AND ADIEUS TONIGHT AND PUT IN YOUR 100% FOR TOMORROW FROM 7.30AM ALL THE WAY TO 5+PM OK.

And for those who're new to this workshop system, our choir suffered a very bad fall at one of the workshops some 1 year and 7 months back. (You can go and ask your most-senior seniors about it: the aftereffect of the workshop was totally nasty.)
SO, if you do not want to feel sad and cry and whatever after tomorrow's workshop
PLEASE CO-OPERATE WITH YOUR LEADERS
PAY ATTENTION
SING TO YOUR FULLEST AND BEST
Furthermore, we rarely get to see Miss Lim so please impress her.

And you guys saw Mr Low today, please do not disappoint him by flopping your performance.
AND MISS YIN WHO'S ALWAYS BEEN WITH US, DON'T DISAPPOINT HER AGAIN!
And don't disappoint Ms Ng and Mr Loh, who's been trying very hard to plan our concert.
And don't disappoint your leaders, who's also trying their best to let the choir pick up.
AND DON'T DISAPPOINT YOURSELVES, you've been spending your whole holiday on choir don't let your efforts go to waste alright.

here are the details for the workshop

hi everyone.sry for the late tag, i've just gotten all details. workshop is on the 17 and 18,from 9-5 at ANDERSON SECONDARY SCHOOL. two way transport will be provided so everyone pls report to school at 8.15 at CONCOURSE. lunch will be provided, but pls bring along your own water.it will be a long long day.what we'll be doing is this: we will have mass warmups tgt with the other schools,then we'll split for sectionals to learn a new song(for mini competition which will be performed on the second day) then each school will perform another item for the rest.our song is: DAEMON.our best song aint it people? so..BUCK UP EVERYONE.SHOW THEM WE ARE DE PRO~ok? keep our morale high, we will make it.(PEOPLE BRING DAEMON SCORES JUZ IN CASE.IF U CANT RMB THAT IS)CCHMS CHOIR FIGHTING!!!!ok.ms ng says, tat apparently the earliest we will reach cchms is around 5.30.EARLIEST.do inform your parents of the time ok.besides this workshop, i'd like to inform everyone that our camp has been shelved to the end of yr around end nov or early dec.if everyone wants to have a great time then, pull up your socks now.brace yourself for our upcoming concert. on the 19 of june, instead of a camp, it will be our sec 4 farewell party, from 10-4.it will be a day of food and games,( good food wil be catered!) we'll bond, we'll play hard.further details i will tell everyone either on tues or wed.this schedule like reporting time and stuff applies for BOTH days.take good care of yourself, we're going to have a blast.drink more water!ohhya.regarding the attire, sec ones full uni, the rest who have choir tee will wear choir tee.with school skirt that is.(workshop attire) as for the attire for the farewell party, it'll also be choir tee.but as for those who don have, it will be any school recognised shirt(be it class tee, pe shirt) bottom, school pe pants or any other pants.no FBTs, mini/jean skirts or whatsoever.no coloured shoes pls.white school shoes only.
your choir pres,
sheryl

JUNE HOLIDAY PRACTICE SCHEDULE

CCHMS CHOIR PRACTICE SCHEDULE
2008 JUNE HOLIDAY

27/5 TUESDAY:
9.30AM-12.30PM

30/5 FRIDAY:
1.30-4.30PM

3/6 TUESDAY:
1.30-4.30PM

6/6 FRIDAY:
1.30-4.30PM

11/6 WEDNESDAY:
1.30-4.30PM

13/6 FRIDAY:
9.30-12.30PM

17 & 18/6 TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY:
CHORAL WORKSHOP

19 & 20/6 THURSDAY & FRIDAY:
CHOIR CAMP!!! :D
(It is still tentative, we might have to cancel it if we don't buck up for concert.)

• If you are going overseas, please inform your SLs beforehand and hand in excuse slips.
• If you have other reasons, inform your SLs and the teachers-in-charge.

Happy Holidays! :D

CHOIR SONGLIST 2008

Scores that you are supposed to have with you all the time:

1. Daemon Irrepit Callidus
2. On Rising Wind
3. Agnus Dei
4. One Tin Soldier
5. 阿拉木汗
6. Everyone Sang
7. 催冬催
8. Little Birds
9. Lerchengesang
10. Christopher Robin is Saying his Prayers
11. Rock Around the Clock
12. Superman (It's Not Easy)
13. 马头琴奏起来了
14. Shackleton
15. Sohran Bushi
16. Sinsin si batu Manikam
17. 歌唱高山和大海
18. Salmo 150
    
19. 猜调
20. Beauty and the Beast (medley)

These songs will most probably be our concert repertoire in Augustyear end, so please make sure you have them in good condition at all times.

Cheers,
Your Student Conductors
Christina&Marilyn :D

CHOIR RULES

CCHMS CHOIR RULES

1. PUNCTUALITY

If choir starts at 3pm, that means you are to be seated in your sections with all your scores for the day ready to sing the first note at 3pm (not reach the choir room at 3pm).

2. WARM-UPS

Warm-ups exist to ease your voice for a suitable state for good oral projection. So take your warm-ups seriously, do not fool around or chatter during warm-ups. Listen to your student conductors (Christina and Marilyn) so that we can proceed for sectionals quickly.

3. SECTIONALS

Sectionals are there for you to practise section singing, sectionals help confirm what you have practised on your own at home. Including the correct rhythms, lines, pronounciations, dynamics and breathing patterns.

Sectionals are not a time for you to socialize/ gossip/ sleep/ learn your notes. They should have been done before practise or at home (in the scenario that you want to sleep).

4. COMBINED

Combined is meant for the whole choir to come together and combine what has been learnt at home and at sectionals. Combined should focus on improving ensemble, and should not be a note-learning/ socializing session.

Remember: You can practise the notes on your own at home. But you only get two chances a week to work on group ensemble. Do everyone a favour, learn your part well and everyone can leave the choir room on time in a good mood.

5. CLEANLINESS

The room is a communal area where everyone gets to do their practise. Being blessed with two air-conditioned rooms all to yourselves for practise is a luxury. (Imagine yourselves practising on the parade square)

So, keep the choir room neat and tidy. Throw all litter into the bin even if it not yours. Chairs should be folded and stacked neatly at the sides of the room and scores should not be lying around haphazardly all over the floor.

NO FOOD AND DRINKS AT ALL TIMES.

6. SCORES

Make sure your file up your scores neatly and bring them everypractise. There should be no sharing off scores. No loose/ torn/ unwanted/ salted-veg lookalikes scores are to be seen at all times.

Make sure you have a pencil with you during practise so as to note down the important things your SLs or conductor has said.

If you loose your scores, you are responsible for replacing it yourself as the comm is instructed to hide the scores from your prying hands (in case some major shortage of scores occurs again).

The scores you are supposed to bring are listed in the choir songlist.

7. MISC.

Check the details of the next practise from the choir noticeboard (in the canteen besides the taps). Contact your friends/ SLs/ comm members/ teachers if you are unsure. Always double-check with someone else, one source is not always the most reliable one.

Do not quote personal reasons (eg tuition/ hostel laundry time/ seeing teachers etc) as an excuse and expect the choir to do something about it because it is not as if the whole choir is going to tuition together with you. The choir time is fixed for majority, you should be responsible for any clashes with practise occuring in your life.

8. CHOIR COMMITTEE

The choir committee is there to run the choir smoothly. They are just like any other choir member, just with extra responsibilities. So respect them and listen to them and show them your appreciation.

Do not demand them to show you attendance books, or bargain for attendance.

For the Committee:
Your role in the choir is very important as you are the leaders of the choir. Without SLs, sectionals will never work. Without conductors, warm ups and combined will never work. So be responsible for your own actions. Your role in the comm comes with great responsibility, so treat your role in the comm with respect, and help to bring the choir to greater heights.

Lastly,
Members who fail to fulfil the duty of a choir member (ie turning up for practises, learning you songs, bringing your scores etc) consistently will be sacked eventually, whether you are in comm or not because being in comm doesn't make you more superior.

CCHMSCHOIR2008
Ms Ng Kia Hui & Mr Nicholas Loh
Miss Dawn Yin
ChoirComm'0809

LES CHORISTES

hihi people, i would like to share with you this song, it's really really nice,called Caresse sur l'océan (au palais des Congres). the link to the song is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEs1wtsw_IA&NR=1
you can also watch the show LES CHORISTES on http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/f_P_LLXtrKA/
the link above is to the part 1 of the movie.do enjoy people.hear how voices can touch one's soul and shape one's character! =D sry it's subbed in chinese. the original voicing is in french.beautiful language xD

cheers! sheryl

yepps hiiies ppl!!

HIIES EVERYONE.here is the latest choir tee design..is it nice? pls tag to voice out your opinions, i will keep a look out to see if this one is the RIGHT one for everyone =D ok? any comments, juz tag and we'll look into it.this blog is a platform for all choir members to bond with each other and share ideas so pls, make full use of it!i will definitely be posting notices or any info so do come here and check often!pls be punctual for every choir practice, it is really important.we sure do not want the concert to be a flop and everyone's morale to be super low right? JIAYOUS ppl, exams are over, time to be serious. if you have any questions, feel free to contact me personally.i'll be more than glad to be of help. cheers, sheryl

hellos

hhi everyone, sheryl here.juz wanted to inform everyone that the ticket price for VJC concert will be $21, subsidy will be around 10bucks.it is definitely very very worth to watch, plus we have our fellow seniors in the choir as well! abel, jomel, ming xin and more! do support them ok? it's on the 12th may, 7.30 at esplanade. choir starting tomorrow, mode::FULL POWER TOWARDS CONCERT IN AUGUST.ready ppl??LET'S FIGHT MAN!!!!!
cheers,
sheryl

NEW DESIGN.

(EVEN) NEWER CHOIR TEE DESIGN IS OUT!





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