The YI CHOIR

All the best! YI Choir!

2010-06-29T13:13:00.002+08:00

Dear YI Choir,

I just want all of you to know that you are the best choir I have known and I have really enjoyed myself being your teacher in charge during my short stay in YI. If you have been wondering where I was, I have headed off to University of Nebraska, Omaha to further my education. will never forget the difficult times I had chasing after your attendance :P, watching you anxiously on stage of SYF and Disneyland HK and not to mention, being caught under the scorching sun and rain from NDP. Also, the sweet times we had when the results of SYF were announced and how astounding your voices were during your performances. These memories will keep me warm in the freezing winter of Nebraska, -30deg and I thank you for all of that.

Lastly, I wish you all the best for your O levels and SYF 2011! Work hard and study smart!

Love,
Ms Lee Christine

AD: Open Mic on Sundays @ The Barnyard

2010-05-05T23:05:00.001+08:00

Advertisment from Echo Music:
~~~~~~

Dear students,

Echo Music is glad to invite you to join us on our Open Mic starting 9 may 2010 every Sunday at Echo Music Chinatown (The Barnyard Cafe).

Students are encouraged to come and experience Live stage performance. Just choose the song that you know from the huge list of songs from our instructor song repetoire and perform, no auditions required! You may be even spotted by our instructors and to perform at other outdoor events or school events and perfomances.

The Open Mic will be held on;

Venue : The Barnyard
Date: Every sunday starting on 9th May 2010
Time: 8pm onwards.

CCAs Stand-down in view of MYE

2010-04-23T10:49:00.002+08:00

All Choir Rehearsals will be suspended from 22th April to 6th May due to Mid Year Exams. Choir Practice will resume thereafter.

The teachers i/c wishes the Choir members all the best for the coming MYE!

Study hard!

Best wishes,
YI Choir teachers i/c

HongKong Pics

2010-04-10T07:50:00.106+08:00

Choristers, These are the pictures i and other ppl took during the HongKong trip. Before u guys enjoy those pictures, i have something to say.
This trip and performance is the last one with everyone of you. I had stepped down from choir. Attended the last choir practice, with a sad feeling.. So, i left the choir from the back door while u guys are singing. I didnt want to went off. but.. hais.. i hope you guys really work hard and pay attention during choir practice. u guys must help me strike a silver or gold for the choir. Thanks. :(
Enjoy~ :)

Loves,
MeiTing^^

All Things Bright and Beautiful

2010-04-09T21:10:00.000+08:00

Visually impaired girl from HK MOCC Youth Choir

2010-04-08T17:54:00.004+08:00

Hello Choir!

Remember the youth choir that we had an exchange with during the Hong Kong trip? Some of you may remember this member of the choir that is visually impaired. Here is a video of her performance " Flying Free" and " 我的根在中國". Impressive? Yes. Her name is Michelle Siu and last year she won eight champions in different Singing Contest in Hong Kong.

and

Enjoy!
:) Miss Lee

*** Please post your photographs and feelings about the HK trip!! :)

2010 Choir HONGKONG Trip

2010-03-25T13:03:00.003+08:00

Would wish to pen down the experience, but shall leave it to the students. hehhe :P

Anyways, the HK trip pics will be up on the blog soon... (please be patient with us). Meanwhile, you can view them in the Facebook.

And for those who are interested to see the framed pic HK DisneyLand gave us, it is nicely seated at Ms Ang's cupboard! It's hard to miss it!!!

Am proud to be part of the 1st batch to perform aboard.

More proud to be part of the ever-wonderful CHOIR!

~ ms ang :)

MARCH Updates

2010-03-25T12:52:00.003+08:00

It's TERM 2 and yesh, we can sense the impending doom - Mid-year Exams !!!

You are reminded that the CHOIR PRACTICE resumes in Week 1 (25 mar) and the teachers/leaders/coaches expect full attendance.

We DO NOT ACCEPT excuses such "I need to study for the exams!", "Got extra tution at home.", etc.

Be assured that there will be a CCA-stand down before the MYE.

Meanwhile, enjoy the term of academic adrenaline rush!! :D

Yours faithfully,

Ms Ang

2010-03-09T21:28:00.001+08:00

All ms mages sec3s history students, you can hand in ur work on the secon d week of the term, instead of the first week.

From Ms Mages

Loves,
MeiTing

Reporting time place and time for HK trip

2010-03-09T07:19:00.002+08:00

Hello everyone!

If you are taking flight 1, please report to Changi airport Terminal 1, row 1 at 2pm.

If you are taking flight 2, please report to Changi airport Terminal 1, row 1 at 4pm.

Please practice "All things Bright and Beautiful" at home. We won't have time to practice after today. Remember to pack your music scores and choir uniforms. We won't have spare ones in HK for you.

Sec ones, if you don't have the uniform, get either a black dress or an ankle lenght black skirt and black shirt. Wear black court shoes and no revealing of toes.

Remember to pass your passports to Miss Lee and pay up soon!

See you !
Ms Lee Christine

Performance @ St Joseph Old Folk's Home - photo

2010-02-26T22:29:00.003+08:00

25 Feb 2010

Another unforgettable experience that allows us to catch a glimpse of the life the old folks are leading...

The first time YI Choir sang in the old folk home

2010-02-26T19:47:00.003+08:00

Choristers, You guys did a great jobs. :) Even ought we just learn 2 new songs, we performed well yesterday. You guys should be proud of yourself. :)

Sop, u guys did well. :) JY!

Alto, u guys did well too. :) Sing out more confidently, i believe u can do it. After Sec4s step down, u guys need to really work extremely hard for the SYF. Especially Sec1s. Help alto.. sing out louder.. but most importantly, sing in tune and right pitch. :P

Tenor, u guy did a great job. However, he more confident too. :) Everyone of you can do it.

Baritone, another section who did well! Stay cool and rock on man! You guy can be the best out of the best!~

All the 4 sections above, u guys did a really great job despite of the surrounding and the atmosphere. :) Believe in yourself! Be Confident! And be the BRIGHTEST STARS among everyone. :D

You guys enlightened all the elderly there.. :) Give a around applause to everyone of you.

Thanks Ms Khor Ai Ming (Our instructor)
&
Miss You(Our Pianist)
&
3 other teacher-in-charge:
Ms Lee,
Ms Ang
&
Mr Wong

I looking for the next performance with u guys. Especially the HongKong Disney Performance! It would be the best memorise i will had! :) You will know the reason when the day arrive.

Loves,
MeiTing^^

Reflection

2010-02-25T19:52:00.002+08:00

uhm hi! i'm quite bored actually
so i'll be the first to type out my reflection for today's performance
its surely an eye opener for me.
I never get to see the real conditions of these people with my bare eyes.
Surely , not the nicest sight you can ever see , but never judge them .
I feel awesome after seeing one of the resident actually sang with us.
and NO Mr Wong , its not creepy . It's a wonderful sight .
well , that my reflection.

- Mohamed Shahir Bin Mohamed Ayob (28) 4E4

ok! its been quite a long time since i had ever post at this blog
firstly , i gotta praise the choir for today's performance
wooho! hahas , eventhou the guys struggle a little but we still sound good

secondly , i wanna wish good luck for those people who are in YI idol!
work hard to win ! and for sec4s , lets leave a mark in YI so that we will not be forgotten!
as the PIONEERS OF CHOIR! ( did i spell pioneer right?)
alright , till then
im looking forward to the hongkong trip very much!
hope to see you guys there
signing off , Shahir

Programs for 4 March

2010-02-24T15:13:00.002+08:00

Old Folk's Home Performance

2010-02-24T15:06:00.003+08:00

Date: 25 Mar (Thur)

Reporting Time: 2.45 pm

Attire: to change into jeans and t-shirt

Dismissal Time: 4.45pm

*Choir boys who find their pants / vests / shirt unfitting: Please return them to Ms Ang.

Choir, please memorize the lyrics. You would be singing near the old folks and any mispronouncation would sound very obvious! As this is your first time performing to an old folk's home, you want to to leave a good impression and leave smiles behind. Let's put on a good show! :) - Miss Lee

Extra Practice, CNY Performance and Uniform matters

2010-02-19T21:13:00.004+08:00

EXTRA CHOIR PRACTICE
Date: 23 Feb (Tue)
For: Thursday (25 Feb) Old Folk's Home CNY Performance
Time: 4.30 - 5.30pm
Venue: Media Hub

CNY Performance @ Old Folk's Home Performance
Date: 24 Feb (Thu)
Time: 2.45 - 4.00pm

*CIP points and hours will be credited.

APPOINTMENT WITH THE UNIFORM VENDOR
Date: 24 Feb (Thu)
Time: After Old Folk's Home performance 4.30 - 5.30pm

*Boys who have outgrown their pants / vest/ shirt, please return them to Ms Ang on Thur 25 Feb.

HK TRIP BRIEFING
Date: TBC (1st week of March)
Time: TBC
Venue: AVA Room

HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR!!!

2010-02-12T22:48:00.003+08:00

The YI Choir teachers wish all a

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!!! :D

Please take care of yourselves during the CNY break.
*singers...the cookies, fried food and snacks should be taken in moderation... hehehe. *

Deadline for HK Trip Application

2010-02-06T12:54:00.002+08:00

To all Sec 2 - 4 Choir members,

the deadline for the submission of the HK Trip Application is 8 FEB 2010 (Monday).

Please submit the relevant documents, together with the detailed forms, to the Teachers IC.

Choir Practice_4 Feb 2010: RECORDING FOR DISNEYLAND!

2010-02-02T21:36:00.004+08:00

4 Feb Choir Practice

Report time: 3.00 pm sharp

Venue: Media Hub

Songs for Recording:
- The Prayer
- Nona Nona
- Marie's Wedding
- CNY Songs

Note:
Those who have yet to submit the TRAVEL FORMS, please do so ASAP!
The school needs to work out the subsidies.

The trip is confirmed to be held during the coming March Hols! :D

For more info about the trip, watch this space...

Practice #1 - schedule

2010-01-18T21:29:00.002+08:00

Practice #1
Date: 21 Jan (Thu)

Highlights:
3.oo pm - Report @ Media
3.10 pm - Welcome & Announcement
3.15 pm - Warm up. Learn CNY songs 春风吻上我的脸etc.
4.00 pm - Rehearsal for Performance for the Koreans (White Horses, Nona-nona, A Capella)
4.45 pm - Actual Performance
5.00 pm - Dismissal Time

Announcments

Refer to blog for future updates.
Chinese New Year Performance @ Old Folk's Home on 25 Feb
(Songs: Ye Lai Xiang, Chun Feng, The Prayer)

New Song - Mama Mia! medley

2010-01-18T00:25:00.003+08:00

Ask the Sec 2s..and they will tell you how fun it is to sing these songs! :D

The A Capella Octet's Debut Performance

2010-01-17T09:48:00.002+08:00

Hey peeps!

How was your experience during the Sec 1 CCA Day Performance? :)

I think you guys did a good job, considering that you had only practised it in the morning prior to the performance. :) Good one, choir!

For those who are disappointed with it would probably learn that to perfect a performance, hardship (which means MORE PRACTICE!) and endurance are definitely the two most important ingredients for a applausing-winning show.

Having said that, I would like to commend on our A Capella Boys' efforts and attitude on their debut performance. :)

The octet (a word to describe a group of 8 peeps) had been practising hard with Mr Pang since the end of Dec 2009 and it has not been an easy journey for them.

First of all, the 8 have to overcome the fear of singing without music accompaniment.
Secondly, the 8 have to learn to work with one another and build up the team spirit.
Next, the 8 have to learn the new song and the singing techniques within a short period of time.
And last but not the least, the 8 have to forgo their holidays just to help out with the Choir in establishing yet another milestone!

With these, I, on behalf of the YI Choir, would like to thank the A Capella team for putting up a wonderful performance on Sec 1 CCA Day. You guys had done well, despite the anxiety and inconducive singing environment. And i really think the sound system did unjustice to you guys. hehe! :P

On the ending note, thank you Choir for singing well on our FIRST PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR 2o10!!! :D More performances and great memories to come..!

Cheers,
ms ang

Programs for Weeks 1 and 2

2010-01-04T23:34:00.003+08:00

Hi peeps!

Here to give you a heads-up to the activities in Weeks 1 and 2! :D

Week 1
Tuesday (5 Jan) - Acapella training (selected students) after school
Tuesday (5 Jan) - Choir short meeting after morning assembly
Thursday (7 Jan) - PAP class resumes for Sec 2

Week 2
Thursday (14 Jan) - PAP (sec 2). Sec 2 to 5 CCA Day. Lunch Buffet Celebration for getting OCA!!! :D
Saturday (16 Jan) - Sec 1 CCA Day. Choir performance (details TBC)

It's 2010~!!!!!

2010-01-01T11:25:00.002+08:00

Hi peeps!

My warmest greetings and best wishes for 2010!!!! :D

A saying goes, "The good times of today are the sad thoughts for tomorrow". Hope u have had a wonderful holidays and are probably quite reluctant to get ready for the first day of school. hahaha!

Before the term starts (2 more days to go!!), I think it is timely for all of us to take stock of how we have been doing, as a Choir and as an individual, in the year 2009. And as we reflect on how the old year was like, let's resolve to do better in 2010. :)

As I look back, the year 2009 indeed has been an exhilarating year for the Choir. :) First of all, we worked hard and clinched a Silver Award at the SYF (let's yeah again at our proudest moment!). That was followed by many many indoor and outdoor performances. hahaha! Not forgetting the moments when we staged performances on Drama Night and Combine School Choir Concert at Jubilee Hall.

I can't help smiling to myself as I pored over these pages of memories. Those camaraderie forged, friendships made and times when we struggled and rejoiced together are so precious to me!!!

So, are good thoughts of yesterday really sad moments of tomorrow??

Nope! I beg to differ. Instead, I believe these good memories will catapult the choir to a GREATER HEIGHT with more great experiences awaiting, more success to taste and more wonderful memories to keep!!!

Lastly, while we had tasted so much success last year, let's not forget how we had worked hard to reap what we had sown. The journey is often as rewarding as the destination, despite the many obstacles and struggles along the way.

So, let's keep going, keep on improving!!!

From our hearts to yours, here's to a brilliant 2010~!!!

Cheers,
~ms ang <3

ps: please start saving for the trip hor...

More Photoshoot Photos

2009-12-26T14:46:00.005+08:00

Miss You guys!!

2009-12-12T11:35:00.005+08:00

Hello My Beloved Choir members! :)

How are you guys?? I have been missing you guys alot! Do you guys miss me too?? hahaha... jkjk. :p

This holiday is making me rot and lazy.. Whenever i sing, i will always remember you guys(Team mates) and of course Ms Khor + 3 wonderful teachers-in-charge.

I miss the time where all of us stand together as a team to go for those past performances... Maybe to you guys, those performances didn't really mean anything... However, to me, it means a lot.. I guess you guys will know why it mean to me a lot.. :)

Anyway, do take good care of yourselves during this long holiday. Drink more water for your own good yea?^^ See you soon. :)

Loves,
MeiTing^^

Poster boys and girls :)

2009-12-11T00:21:00.005+08:00

Many photos were taken and selected for the posters but due to a budget constraint, we have selected these three. :)

A lot of time and efforts have been put in to produce the above pictures. And the peeps behind the fantastic work are:

Mr Ken Jin – for being such a fun-loving and patient photographer
Ms Mon – we just love the way she did the make-up, don't we? :)
Mr Marcus Ho (Art teacher) – Mr Ho met up with the Choir teachers many times to talk through the concepts and of course, the sessions were followed by a series of editing...and editing... and editing. It is definitely not an easy job! *applause!!*
Our student models - you know who they are! :P

The Lion Sleeps tonight Part 2

2009-11-19T19:34:00.007+08:00

Dear YI Choir,

Here is another version of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by this acapella group "After Hours". Certainly not an easy piece, do hope that our tenors can hit the high notes.

Always wanted our choir to peform something more contemporary or pop. Maybe we can do "What goes around" by Justin Timberlake. There are some nifty moves and we can involve the choir girls too. It will be interesting to see our choir doing this piece. Certainly a show stopper for the coming secondary 1 students.

With regards,

Mr Alan Wong

YI Choir Teacher

The Lion Sleeps Tonight - A Capella

2009-11-17T20:13:00.001+08:00

Perhaps our "Octet" would be able to perform the song just like them..? :P

HongKong Disneyland Performance

2009-11-13T18:29:00.003+08:00

Dear choir,

The Hong Kong trip in March 2010 will cost around S$900 per student for 4D3N. Some of you will be entitled to subsidy from edusave or internationalisation fund. The foreign students will not have any subsidy unfortunately. More details will be released once we checked your particulars with the office. For the local students, do prepare your parents' payslips when school reopens.

Do start saving money now, especially your Chinese New Year angbaos. This is something like a graduation trip for the present secondary 3 students and I really hope that all 76 of you can make it. Until then, have a fabulous holiday and rest well.

With regards,
Mr Alan Wong
YI Choir teacher

Combined Choir Concert at Raffles Hotel, Jubilee Hall

2009-11-09T18:44:00.003+08:00

Dear YI Choir,

On behalf of Miss Ang and Miss Lee, I must congratulate you people for a successful and wonderful performance. You people rise to the occasion once again. Seeing you people perform at the side of the stage gives me immense pleasure and pride. It's like watching your kids growing up and getting married. Gosh! That sounds so sentimental.

At this point, I must thank Victoria for all her efforts and contributions to the YI Choir. She is starting a new life in Australia with her family and on behalf of all the teachers, I wished her the best in her endeavours. Victoria was very sad at the end of the 8 pm performance. She asked me if this is her last choir performance and I replied, yes.

Victoria, If you are reading this blog, do stay in contact with all your friends in the YI Choir through this blog and other means. Do come visit us during your holidays.

Anyway, do enjoy the videos of the performances that day. It is captured using my handphone on the stage right that night, so the resolution is not very good.

First we have,

Homewardbound, Nona Nona and Ye Lai Xiang (Do look at Zhen xin during the swaying part in Ye Lai Xiang, he looked so "Hiao", Ha Ha!)

Next we have White Horse and Mairi's Wedding, you people looked gorgeous in your black and white uniform, very professional and chic.

At the start of the whole concert, the five choirs presenting the phantom of the opera,

I am not allowed to upload the videos for Paradise due to copyrights issue. Once I get the green light, you people will be able to enjoy Simpson's solo performance on this blog.

My dear choir, do rest well over the holidays and I will see you people next year for the HongKong trip. Again, congratulations to you people for maturing and being consistent in your singing in this short period of time.

With regards,

Alan Wong

YI Choir Teacher

The newest updates!

2009-10-26T18:34:00.003+08:00

Rehearsal for drama nite.
~~today; Mon(26/10): 3-4.30pm~~
Tue(27/10): NO CHOIR*
Wed(28/10):8am-3pm
Thurs(29/10):9am-6.30pm*-Opening night.
friday*-Matinee, Gala Nite*

***
Matinee
*-Play-watching
;3.30pm-5pm @ ACJC

*-Performance
;5pm

***
Combine School Choir
8nov(Sun)

***
Recruitment for 2010
TEAMS.
-*Media(4)
;Blog
;Pictures
;Videos

-*Team bonding(4)
;creavitity(camps)
;games

-*Sectional Leaders
-Chosen
;Supporting roles(4)

-*Performance logistic(4)
;Makeup
;Attire-check
;Logistic

p.s/ (4). four in each roles.

amandakew.

YI Drama Night - Rehearsal Schedule (updated)

2009-10-21T12:39:00.004+08:00

Dear Choir members,

please take note of the following training dates and timings:

26 Oct (Mon) : 3 - 4.30pm, AVA

27 Oct (Tue) : 3 - 5pm, AVA

28 Oct (Wed) : 8 - 3pm, AVA

29 Oct (Thu) : ACTUAL PERFORMANCE, 9am - 11pm, ACJC

30 Oct (Fri) : 5.30 - 9.30pm, ACJC
*Choir members are encouraged to purchase the MATINEE tickets @ $10 pax. The will catch the play before their evening GALA performance.*

Missing you guys!

2009-10-17T19:52:00.004+08:00

Hi choir members,

It been a long time since i post something. Yea? Hahas. Exams are finally over. I bet all of you are happy at this point. Choir performances are coming soon. Wahaha... really excited. Cause i can see choir team spirit again.. SOON it will be the last time SEC 3 can see it. Let make no regret yea? We do our best and show others our choir strength. Hahas. Really missing all of you. Hope Choir will resume ASAP. Hahas. Let have fun since exams are over now. However, please note that you guys are still choir members okay? Take care yourself and drink lot of water.

I get a move first. Cya!

Loves,
MeiTing^^

CCA Stand down for the Final-Term-EXAMs

2009-10-04T21:51:00.003+08:00

In view of the coming Final-Term Exams, all Choir Practice will be suspended till further notice.

The YI CHOIR teachers wish all Choir members

ALL THE BEST for the papers!!

Post-Exam Activities to look forward to:

Drama-night Performance (Opening night and Gala-night) - 28 & 29 Oct
Combine School Choir Concert - 8 Nov

SIM Performance videos

2009-10-02T21:54:00.003+08:00

Dear choir,

Do scroll down the blog to look at your performance videos at SIM. The dynamics for white horse is really good.

With regards,
Mr Alan Wong
YI Choir Teacher

Photos - Performances at Choa Chu Kang Pri and South View Pri on 30 Sep 09

2009-10-02T15:42:00.002+08:00

For a view of the photos taken on that busy day, click here!

These photos are posted on Facebook (Ms Ang's Album).

Study hard for the EXAMS! :D

Photos - SIM Performance on 25 Sep 09

2009-10-02T15:38:00.001+08:00

Hi all!

For the photos taken during the SIM performance, click on this link.

The pictures are posted on Facebook (in Ms Ang's album).

Change in date for the Combined School Choir Concert

2009-10-01T22:28:00.005+08:00

Dear choir,

The combined school choir concert will be postponed to 8/11.

All choir members especially the foreign students, please book your air tickets after this date. Thank you.

With regards,
Mr Alan Wong
YI Choir Teacher

SIM Performance Videos

2009-09-28T16:10:00.007+08:00

Hi Choir,

Good work done for the SIM Performance. The videos are posted on youtube. The links are as follows:

White horse: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vqMfurctiE

Nona Nona: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i_d3Vw1c3A

And finally, Ye Lai Xiang:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8tCXZeK2Ns

With regards,

Mr Alan Wong

Choir Teacher

Choir Performance @ SIM

2009-09-25T15:13:00.001+08:00

24 Sep 2009 - our "around-the-West" tour continues... :)

Today, the YI CHOIR performed at SIM for her Arts Festival. And the songs sang were "White Horses", "Nona-Nona" and "Ye Lai Xiang".

Looking forward to more outdoor performances...singing OTHER songs. hehe! :P

Westmall performance 2009

2009-09-22T20:47:00.004+08:00

Dear choir,

This is the video of the performance I got from youtube. I think one of your friends uploaded this video which is filmed using a handphone. The quality is not very good but not to worry, I will be getting the edited version soon from the IT Club. In the meantime, enjoy this video first

With regards,

Mr Alan Wong

YI Choir teacher

Westmall

2009-09-19T09:18:00.005+08:00

Dear choir,

Watching you people mature within this one year is one of the greatest joy in life. Since the days of "Let's Celebrate life", " You raise me up" where you people sing in unison, to "White horses" and the "Phantom of the opera", you people have improved by leaps and bounds. Seeing you people behaving so professionally and beaming with pride while waiting to perform in Westmall really makes me realised that we have really come a long way.

I guess overcoming all the difficulties and having a hard time during this journey makes it more memorable for each and everyone of us. I am very sure all of you will have fond memories of YI Choir even when you people are in University or polytechnic next time.

Really hope that all of you can make it for the Hongkong trip in March 2010. Do start saving now as it will be something like a graduation trip for the present secondary 3 students. Can't wait to go Disneyland with you people and I must bring you people to try the roast goose (My personal favourite), roast pigeon and all the exciting food in Hongkong.

With regards,
Mr Alan Wong
Choir Teacher

West Mall Performance

2009-09-18T23:23:00.006+08:00

Hello choir, it been a great joy to perform for others right?? Especially to those shoppers.

It seems that todays choir had grown up. It was no longer the last time immature choir anymore. Some of my ex-choir friends told me this choir is great! & A Talented Choir! Indeed is true!

Maybe some of the choir members not up on stage due to sick.. but i know they are there to JY

for us. I apperciate it. And Get well soon alright? hahas.

Do u know? Mr chew can heard us sang loudly and clearly from the 4th floor of west mall! I'm really shocked! It a shopping mall... i dun expect that everyone can heard it, but to my susprise, Choir did it. U guys sang pretty well u know? The first song, u guys sang to the public the first time, yet it was well sang. The other 2 songs also great! It really a great joy singing on stage.

There is 1 sentance i remember, '' Willing to take the tough practises and trainings, just to earn 5mins on stage to show case our hard works.'' Remember, our hard works can't go to waste. We continue to improve! Alright?

Stay healthy and drink lots of water. I'm looking forward to the next friday performance at SIM.

Do Take Care yourself. Becuase i care for all of you.

I will see you guys on next thurday training. Loveya.^^

Loves,

MeiTing^^

For the GIRLS - Professional Make Up Workshop

2009-09-18T19:09:00.002+08:00

Date: 19 Sep (Sat)

Reminder: Turn up with your make-up done.

Slot A - report at Science SLC at 8.45am
Slot B - report at Science SLC at 11.45am

For more info, please refer to the letter issued to all of you.

Westmall Performance - some takeaways

2009-09-18T18:56:00.002+08:00

Let's start with the POSITIVE points:

Behaviour - VERY GOOD! Definitely improved with more outdoor performances. All of you had been very well-behaved in the public and I must say that it has been a blessed time for the teachers 'taking care' of you. Thank you for not creating trouble for us as we (the teachers) were kept busy with the technical and logistical issues.
Expression - VERY GOOD! Wow! Aren't we not impressed by your singing impression!? I must say that most of you (>90%) really open your mouths big and gosh! the expressions are simply priceless!! You display good musicianship! You all seem to be enjoying yourselves! GOOD JOB!
Preparedness - GOOD! All of you display readiness and really live up to much of our expectations. Keep it up!

Some areas for improvements:

Hair - please bear in mind the standards set (recall SYF). Only black hair accessories are allowed.
Undergarments (for gals) - No halter-neck or sports bra, please!! :(
Shoes - only black (pure black!! totally black) cover-up shoes are allowed.

Last but not least, do remember that we bear the name "YI CHOIR" and it's our duty to keep up to the standards. There is only a way to go - to be better!

~ ms ang

GOOD JOB!!!

2009-09-18T18:43:00.005+08:00

Yoz peeps!

It's been a while since I last posted an entry... Have been very busy and we all know why. hee! :)

YEAH!

I must say the Westmall Performance has been a great one!!! The teachers were there at the ground with the crowd and guess what? We heard so much positive and encouraging feedback about u!

In fact, the so much that she Westmall management enjoys our CHOIR performance that she especially requests for the CHOIR to put up a Xmas Caroling this Dec! :)

Anyway, here are a few of the many positive comments overheard. hee! :D

Passerby #1 to her friend: "Wow! The boys are actually quite good!"
(okie, tenors and basses...be humble!)

Passerby #2: *claps his hands and listens attentively to the voices*

Passerby #3: "what school is this, huh? Quite a good choir."

Okie, the list can go on as the Choir teachers 'racqeed' the crowd. :)

Of course, some of you may think the encouragement came mainly from our supporters - mainly the students and even the parents of our Choir members.

Well, I seriously believe that the praises are contagious and the applause are GENUINE!

The YI CHOIR deserves a huge round of applause for putting up such a wonderful performance!! :D Indeed, you guys have grown more 'matured' in musically sense and yes, we sure look forward to a better performance at the SIM.

Keep it up, CHOIR! :D

~Very proud of the YI CHOIR,
the choir teachers i/c

2009-09-11T00:19:00.002+08:00

Dear all choir members,

The combine school choir concert confirmed.

4th Nov at Junilee hall, Raffles hotel

9am to 10pm.

There will be 2 Shows.

Take care yourself and i see u soon and looking forward to the upcoming performance at west mall. Hehe^^

Loves,
MeiTing^^

Upcoming Performances!!!!

2009-09-03T15:20:00.002+08:00

Upcoming Events @

Westmall
SIM
Pri Schools
Drama Nite (acjc)
Combined School Choir Concert

Now now now, this may seem crazy...but definitely going to be FUN!!! :D

Here's the WORK SCHEDULE:

September -
Tue 8 : Sep holiday rehearsal (12.15 - 2pm, media hub)
Thu 9 : Sep holiday rehearsal (12.15 - 2pm, media hub)
Thu 17: Choir rehearsal (3 - 5pm, media hub)
Thu 17: On-site rehearsal (8 - 9pm, Westmall)
Fri 18: WESTMALL PERFORMANCE
Sat 19: Professional Make-up Course for Girls only (9-11, 12-2pm, Science SLC)
Thu 24: Choir rehearsal (3 - 5pm, media hub)
Fri 25: SIM PERFORMANCE
Tue 29: Choir rehearsal (3 - 5pm)
Wed 30: CCK PRI PERFORMANCE

October -
Tue 20: Choir rehearsal (3 - 5pm, media hub)
Either Wed 21 or Mon 26 : Primary School Performances (3 sch in a day!)
Tue 27: Choir rehearsal (3 - 5pm, media hub)
Thu 29: Choir rehearsal (3 - 5pm, media hub)
Fri 30: DRAMA NIGHT @ ACJC

Nov schedule will be up shortly. :)

Well Done!

2009-08-31T19:33:00.001+08:00

Choir Members,

Really impress by you guys. I really love the sound produce by all of you. EVERY SINGLE OF YOU! Hahas.. We got praise by everyone. You guys should be proud.

Thank Ms Khor. We LOVE you!
Thank MS Ang , Mr Wong & Ms Lee. We LOVE you guys too!

Choir, Continue to JIAYOU! Out next performance is West Mall & SIM!! Im looking forward to all these performances.

Remember what Ms Ang say, she said Ms Khor was impressed by us.. It really nice to heard this! JY *Hugs* + *Loves*

Rest Well and Take good care of yourself! Cya!

Loves,
MeiTing^^

For Teacher's Day Celebration

2009-08-30T11:46:00.001+08:00

Dear Choir Members,

Here is a reminder for all choir members. Tmr there will be teacher's day celebration performance.. I bet all of you know. here to remind u,

Guys:1)bring black shoes
2)wear sch or black socks
3)bring your ironed uniform(iron at silk temperature)
4)bring your hair spray if you want
5)NO long fringe is allow to be hanging on ur forehead
6) you are allow to spike your hair as long as there is no long fringe hanging around at forehead
7)MUST bring your bowtie

Girls:1)Bring your own Make-up kit
2)Bring your black shoes
3)Bring your ironed dress/uniform (iron at silk tmeperature)
4)Bring your Scarf
5)Bring hair pins to pin up all your fringe. Just like SYF.
6)Same to girls, No fringe is allow to hang at the forehead or at the side of your face. All should be spray and pins up.

All Choir, remember to report to the media hub right after the morning assembly at 8.45am.. Please have your breakfast before coming to school. DO NOT skip your breakfast for goodness sake. Drink more water and avoid spicy or sweet foods.

I'm looking forward for tmr Teacher's Day performance^^ Here, Jy for all of you. Do a good job! We are the First to Perform! Silver Choir JY!!

Loves,
MeiTing^^

2009-08-25T16:26:00.000+08:00

Hey Everyone After seeing the Lastest post By Shahir...
..I was completely Shocked! Normally Shahir will keep his cool and won't Be mad but this is not the case... Something bad must had happen while I was away.

Even though I was not There In the Act But I could feel that This isn't like our Choir..It feel more like a uncompulsary Choir CCA Which I think is totally Stupid as Teachers and SLs are putting a 110% of their energy and time just to Make this a success but Just a few people...Just a few people is needed And it will ruin the image of our Choir.. And It is a SLIVER Choir!!

Now that Teachers are Stepping up for themselves Everyone should Turn up or will face the music!

In the end I would like to say this..
.Please Report for all Training and rehersal
.Please Be Attentive to Ms Khor at all times
.Give Your 100% When u Sing!
~Zong Hua~

another serious matter

2009-08-23T20:55:00.000+08:00

ok hi guys
i got another serious matter to say
other than attendance
i also got to say that
our choir still has not learn how to behave
i dont want to point fingers
but its about time that you people learn to behave
its ok to laugh once in a while
but not all the time
and please...
i have to point this out
especially. mac.
abt the moonwalk thing
you guys might think its funny ,
but i feel disgraced.
really...
we are not the old choir anymore
we are a SILVER choir
so we must live up to the name
and not behaving like choirs from primary school.
i really hate scolding
thats why i kept quiet this few choir practice but i think
last thursday , it has crossed the line
really.
EVENTHOUGH i came for only 30-45 mins
because of student conference
ITS IS ENOUGH
for me to see the behaviour of our choir
what have become of u guys?
please.
enough is enough.
i hope for a better behaviour this thursday

- Shahir

Serious Matter!!

2009-08-22T20:39:00.000+08:00

To ALL Choir members,

Ms ang, Mr wong and Ms lee are looking into the attendence of all of us.. They are really disppointed..

I know nowadays, people keep on falling sick, take MC and etc.. However, those people who are in school, you MUST turn up for the choir practices!!!!

Do you know?! I saw some of you in school last thur... You all should be at media hub by 2.45pm.. and all those people i saw on that day, mostly disappered.. Are you guys trying to tell me you guys suddenly fall sick too?? Dun even lied to us...

Please.. You guys are giving Shahir, Me, Amanda & Simpson a hard time... When you guys never turn up, we are the one who need to go find and chase after you... We don't have time for you all!! We need time for training.. u know? Teacher's day is just near by... about another 1 week.. 31/1/09..

Stop showing us your attitude.. Let me give all of you LAST WARNING!! Next training and for all the rest of the trainings, you guys better turn up or What do you think all of us will do?! You guys think about it! Don't say we never give you guys chance!

Ms Khor is also angry... She is angry with our attitude... All because of you guys, Ms ang, Mr wong, Ms lee and all those members who turn up for training were scolded..
Where is Choir TEAM spirit ?!?!?! Are you guys trying to say after SYF, the team spirit we had at victoria concert hall is thrown to drain ?? Please don't be selfish!! You guys arenot the only one who built up the team spirit... We need time to have this team spirit! And all because of you guys, you want our effort gone to waste?!?!?!

Let me make myself clear, from today onward, EVERYONE MUST attend the choir training... We got new songs coming in.. Some of you haven even learn and take a look at the scores... The rest of the training, I want to see everyone turning up for the training.. 4 Of us and teachers will mark ur attendent!

Please make sure ALL of you turn up! I really looking forwards to see all of you and the choir spirit!

Loves,
MeiTing^^

What's WRONG?!

2009-08-21T10:04:00.003+08:00

Hey people!

I seriously think we have to WORK HARDER for the upcoming performances.

It's really about upholding the name - the YI CHOIR and do our best to keep up the reputation we have built so far.

This rendition of Ye Lai Xiang was rather badly done. :( I have heard you sing better than this...

Honestly speaking, you guys can do much better!

Upcoming EVENTS

2009-08-13T14:06:00.003+08:00

Dear Choir members,

there will be a series of performances awaiting you!

31 Aug (Mon) - YISS Teachers' Day Performances
18 Sep (Fri) - Westmall Performance
25 Sep (Fri) - SIM Performance

SYF TEAM, please note that YOU ARE IN! Compulsory for you to perform for these items!

Let's sing our hearts out!
Let's do our best to uphold the YI CHOIR!

Love,
Ms Ang,
YI Choir teacher i/c

Choir Training

2009-08-10T21:48:00.006+08:00

Dear choir members,

Please take note that this thur will have choir training at media hub.

Please be there at 2.45pm sharp. Dun be late.

Remember to bring ur choir file along.

Cya.

Loves,
MeiTing^^

NDP2009

2009-08-09T23:35:00.003+08:00

Dear Dancers,

Helo.. well done. keep up the gd work and i love the team spirit. ^^ Althought this may be the last time we perform together for the NDP, but i love you all and touched by all of your actions. Whatever u guys did were wonderful.

Today was my best and wonderful day ever. Seeing the team spirit u guys show, i was really happy. Hope you guys maintain this whenever u are. Hope u all had fun. Too high today... hahas

Have a gd slp tonight and rest well.

Looking forward to see you guys soon.

Loves,
MeiTing^^

Happy National Day!!!

2009-08-09T10:01:00.002+08:00

Dear NDP & Choir members,

Hello, long time never post le.. Hahas... Sorry for that.

Today is Our NDP dancers dancing at Marina Platform. Do support us by watching the NDP Show. You can watch on9, by going to this website----> ndp2009.mediacorptv.sg

Today i think Ms Ang, Mr Wong and Ms Lee will be going to the marina platform with us. Haha.. I hope today will rain. Hehe. I do hope today will be all of yours best and wonderful day. Do treasure the time with your friend and show the team spirit of the YI.

Here, again, A Happy National Day!!

Enjoy yourself. There are the good old days you're going to miss in the years ahead.

See you guys later on at 12noon sharp. Don't be late. Of course remember to bring your custume, shoes and yellow cloth. ENJOY!

Loves,
MeiTing^^

2009-08-04T17:13:00.001+08:00

Update on this coming SUNDAY. (8/9)
The actual performance for national day.
Please report to school at 12nn sharp.
It's the last performance, please make a effort to come on time.
Please bring along the necessarry things.
thankyou. :D

amandakew.

We know it's not easy...

2009-08-02T21:13:00.000+08:00

Dear Shahir and Amanda,

just a word of encouragement for both of you. The NDP teachers had witnessed the efforts you put in during the last rehearsal - gathering the rest for Mr Andrew, helping to collect the bags into the plastic bags, etc.

We know it's not easy... to yell at the top of your lungs just to get people moving and listening to you. We understand that often, you are being 'forced' to take the lead and set the example for the rest to follow.
We saw how both of you still chose to obey the instructions despite feeling the unwillingness deep within and we wanna THANK YOU for that!!

WE APPRECIATE YOUR EFFORTS and HELP! Indeed, your hard work is not gone unnoticed.

Thank you so much!!

Regards,
~ YI-NDP teachers i/c

2009-07-29T18:45:00.001+08:00

Hello people
updates on this saturday
please report to school at
1pm sharp
i repeat ah
1pm sharp
please be there on time or not earlier
thanks

-shahir

Combined Choir Concert

2009-07-28T14:32:00.004+08:00

It has been confirmed that the YI CHOIR will be performing in the Combined Choir Concert.

Do note this date down on your scheduler! :)
Date: 13 November 2009
(Fri evening @ Victoria Concert Hall)

As such, we are urging / encouraging all of you to push back your holiday plans to a later date. Do give yourself the chance to perform with other schools and in front of the public!
We don't get that many a chance to sing in the Victoria Concert Hall!

The YI Choir will most likely be performing these songs:
1. Phantom of the Opera
2. Nona-nona
3. Mairie's Wedding
4. Ye Lai Xiang
5. Season's Greetings (a medley of Xmas songs)
And some other songs which we are to learn.

In-house NDP training - WELL DONE!!!

2009-07-21T00:19:00.004+08:00

Good job, peeps!

Many thanks to:

the NDP leaders for taking the initiative to conduct the training session for the 1st-row dancers.
Indeed, such initiative speaks volume of your desire to lead and serve the school. It's certainly not easy to be leaders, but may time and experience be the tools to sharpen your leadership skills. You have the potential...so let it SHINE!

Shahir for conducting the training.
Gosh..! Not a breeze to be handling your counterparts, but you have done A GREAT JOB! You may not have noticed how engaged and resposive they were toward you. It seems easy for you to command respect from them and I think it comes by not by accident. You probably have earned it somehow. Keep up the good work!

The first-row dancers!!
The training would not have happened without your cooperation and attendance! You had done your part well - not just by turning up, being cooperative and respectful to the Commandant, but also, being committed to being a good NDP-participant. Well done!!

As for the rest, please turn up for the subsequent in-house trainings conducted by these leaders. They have worked hard (if not, extra harder than most of you!) to come together to run through the steps and dance sequences.

And we believe all these are NOT done because the leaders like it. The leaders had done it (out of their own initiatives!, mind you!) because they want the YI-NDP participants to do their best for the Nation's BDAY!

Keep up the spirit!!! :D

Cheers,
~NDP teachers i/c

2009-07-19T21:33:00.001+08:00

Monday
for ndp leaders
mediahub 2.45 to 4.45
attendance is compulsary
tuesday
for ALL
mediahub 2.45 to 4.45
compulsory!

thanks
lazy to post longer.

CHOIR CCA resumes next week

2009-07-18T23:58:00.003+08:00

Dear Choir members,

there will CHOIR practice this coming Thursday
(23 July).

Time: 3 - 5pm
Venue: Media Hub

Bring choir file, water and thermometer.

Saturday's ndp

2009-07-16T18:22:00.002+08:00

Hello people
Shahir is here
this post is in regards of this saturday's training
and no im not gonna scold people in this post
ok so this saturday
Please be in the school foyer at 1.30pm
I REPEAT
1.30 PM
Till further notice
.
and i'm expecting at least at 80% attendance or more

and please remember to bring

COSTUME(IMPORTANT)
EXTRA CLOTHES( in case it rains again , u wouldnt wanna go home wet like last week)
and
WATERBOTTLES
and anything that is necesarry
eg. THERMOMETER.

alright, till then

NO CHOIR rehearsals this week

2009-07-15T21:42:00.003+08:00

Dear all,

please note that there is NO CCAs this week (13 July - 17 July).
CHOIR practice will resume next week.

Rgds,
ms ang

Regarding the NDP

2009-07-13T20:45:00.009+08:00

Dear NDP dancers,

Hello, how are all of you?? Did anyone sick or having flu after dancing under the heavy rains last Sat?? Hope all of you remains healthy. Drink lots of water!

Last Sat was a fun performance under the heavy rain.. Hahas.. Quite a number of you get really ''high'' after the rain falls.. I'm really glad when it start raining.. all of you continue to dance and having fun rather than stop dancing and finding things to cover yourself.. Well Done! Pat yourself at your back. Hope you guys maintain this team spirits.

Now are the cases regarding your attendences...
Thank shahir for writing about the attendences.. :p
NDP dancers!! Please come for every ndp training cannot!! We are really irritated by all this act...
I heard the NDP people told all the school teacher, '' those students that never come often, please drag then out and come to the front to look for them.''
What do you think they going to do?? You yourself know the consequences of not going to the ndp training...
All of us are giving you one last chance... Teachers and all the leaders are taking actions.. You better turn up for the next training which is on this Sat! It only for another few more trainings.. all we want from you is to give us your Sat time... by keeping that day free... that all..
Please.. i want to see all the ndp dancers to turn up for every training lessons!! All!!

Thank those ndp dancers who keep on attending the ndp trainings and performances.. Teachers and leaders appreciate it! Thank you very much!

Take good care of yourself and i will see you guys on this SAT without fail. Drink lots of water.

Loves,
MeiTing^^

2009-07-13T20:18:00.006+08:00

hellos ndp/choir people
i just wanna say that
i really
REALLY
need everyone to be at ndp this saturday
cause theres not many rehearsals left
and there is still unsurity with u guys
soo please.
dammit.
COME
please just sacrifice your time for ndp
its just one more month
i've burned many of my saturdays
so why cant you
please.
this refers to everyone
and i know for sure ,
some of you ARE planning to not come this saturday
and its really irritating me
i might only be a leader.
but please respect me
so please
come this saturday

im begging.
-Shahir

2009-07-10T16:05:00.003+08:00

As the newest update i get , tomorrow NDP rehearsal .
(11/7/09)
Reporting time : 8.15am sharp , foyer.

Please turn up for tomorrow rehearsal!
and yes , do bring your ndp costume , ndp shoe , thermometer and waterbottle along.

So , see you guys tomorrow .
:D

amandakew.

Commandant SHOUT-OUT to all NDP participants

2009-07-08T20:53:00.005+08:00

thanks meiting for the post
Uhm updates
8.30am this Saturday
and also
TMRS TRAINING IS CANCELED!
pertaining to H1N1 till further notice

ok
other than that
i will further the post about attendance
I WOULD LIKE TO BE STERN ON THE ATTENDANCE
i was very , very dissapointed to those who did not turn up yesterday
i dont care about your reasons.
i just dont get those who didnt turn up
and THIS ALSO REFERS TO THE LEADERS
i dont care if your just a member or a leader
everyone is equal and EVERYONE must turn up
please ah
dont come to me and say i cannot turn up because
my friend ask me to go out
my friends birthday
....
im getting mad.
really.
IF you guys have friends or other things to do outside
SO DO OTHERS RIGHT? I have a life too!
WE HAVE LIFE TOO!
but we sacrifice our time just for ndp
i would really thanks to those who turn up
and
for those who didnt turn up
im not going to help you guys this saturday cause basically
im quite p***ed.
so thank you

Shahir. the angry one, the disappointed one,

oh and to edit meiting's post
THERMOMETERS IS A MUST TO BRING

ps, for those who are thinking that they are not coming to ndp this saturday
please prepare to meet an ugly gorilla if there is a meeting in choir/ndp
thanks.

Learning NEW dance steps

2009-07-07T20:37:00.005+08:00

Dear Ndp dancers,

It quite disappointing to see, not 100% of the ndp dancers came today.. It about 50% or 60% only...

Sad to say, if you are not here today, then you have missed the NEW dance steps..

I do not know how you guys dance on this sat, when you all does not know the NEW dance steps...
- follow the leaders in front ??
- follow your friends ??
- follow other school??
What if they dance wrong ?? You guys gonna follow the wrong dance steps too ?

Please! NDP dancers... this is a performance for the Singapore, for our homeland(for most of you)... If foreigners can have a full attendance, why can't you ?? Now the only way is to follow the leaders... no other choices... But,
This sat..
Reporting time : 8.30am SHARP!!
Venue : Foyer

Item to bring:
- NDP costume
- NDP shoes
- Water bottle
- Thermometer (optional)
I guess no more.. Can't think of any.. will update again if there's any thing..

Ndp dancers, i know it really hot at there in the morning.. but let hang on there.. ok? I and all of you always complain about the hot weather. However, the whole training was fun after all.. Isn't it?? Let show our team spirit! JiaYou!
I will see you guys on this Sat at 8 am SHARP!! Do come ok? Be punctual. Cya! :D

Loves,
Mei Ting^^

2009-07-07T18:52:00.002+08:00

NDP People Listen up! As most of you are not here Just now in the Media Hub From 3-5Pm I will tell u Guys what time to report for this saturday....

....Don't be shocked....

It is 8am!!!(Okay Be Shocked!!)[or at least act like you are]...

We have to come early reason is because the Minister is coming to view the Whole thing!! That is why We have to go early to practise!! Thanks for understanding!!

Zong Hua

This Saturday Reporting TIME!! [For NDP People Only]

2009-07-01T21:21:00.003+08:00

As This Saturday NDP practise is a very important one (Before Minister's vetting and there will b public watching d performance!) So We nid to go early to practise(Most likely). So Please Report @ the foyer at 8:30am Sharp! Thanks

Zong Hua

NDP rehearsal reminder

2009-07-01T20:47:00.002+08:00

crap u zhong hua , i was about to post that
nevermind
ill still post it anyways
hahas.

ok so ndp dudes and dudettes.
please come to school at 830am SHARP this saturday

peaceoutz~ shahir

REMEMBER your dance steps and position!

2009-06-29T20:44:00.002+08:00

Hello people
Shahir here
yes its quite rare to see me post
but yeah
i need the co-operation of every single person in ndp
as u can see that the places seems to always change
so i would advise u guys to remember or write it down somewhere
ur numbering
and not only depend on mine ^^ i get quite sick telling u guys my number
so.
i would appreciate if u guys would do it
thanks :D

Welcome to TERM 3 2009!

2009-06-28T20:34:00.003+08:00

Dear Choir / NDP members,

woww! What a holiday - ndp rehearsals, camps, H1N1 pandamic..etc!!

It has been quite a holiday for most of us and I guess many of you are probably suffering from some bouts of Monday Blues... hahah!

Yes, another term awaiting for us!!

And it's always good to be able to start a new term refreshed! So, please SLEEP EARLY! :)

Just wanna encourage all of you to continue to work hard this coming term, amidst all the busyness.

Continue to press on - hang in there despite feeling tired and sianz...
For those who had not done well academically in Semester 1, you know what? YOUR 2nd CHANCE is HERE!! Do grab hold of this round to really work hard and 'salvage the damage' you'd created in the previous term. :)
Take GREAT care of your HEALTH! - have sufficient amount of rest, drink lotsa water, exercise regularly and eat healthily!
Most importantly, have A POSITIVE MINDSET & ATTITUDE toward all things!
While there are many things out there that we can't have control of, we definitely have a big say of how we wanna feel about certain matters... so, be POSITIVE! :)

Enough said. :)

All the best to you for this coming term. :)

Work hard, sing well, dance well and live well! :)

Regards,
~ms ang :)

Dancing position for Balloon dance!

2009-06-26T22:01:00.003+08:00

Dear Ndp dancers,

Shahir and I had decided the position for the balloon dance. We decided that, you guys follow the same position you guys stand when dancing the hat and cloth dance. Please remember stand behind ur own leader. Total 7 rows. 1 row 10 people. Leave 1 step blank when u stand behind another person.
Hehe. I will see u guys tmr then. Drink lot of water and have a gd rest. Please be reminder to bring ur thermometer tmr. Dun forget. Cya! :) Lovelotx!

Loves,
Mei Ting^^

THERMOMETER for every NDP rehearsal

2009-06-26T10:33:00.003+08:00

Hi all!

In view of the H1N1 pandemic, ALL participants are to bring along their THERMOMETER during EVERY NDP REHEARSAL.

2 READINGS will be taken during each rehearsal.

please pass the message around!

Moving to Wordpress..??

2009-06-23T18:20:00.004+08:00

Hi to all! :)

The Blog administrators are thinking of moving to wordpress... as it allows several pages to one blog (instead of cluttering everything on one...)

We would like more pages for:

one pg for Choir hierarchy
one pg for latest news
one pg for each section SA(T) B
one pg for miscellaneous etc.

Seems like not many of our 100+ choir members are active in FACEBOOK, or even here...

So, any other suggestions of other platforms we can use?
Please drop your comments.

Meanwhile, continue to watch tis space...

Term 3 Schedule (July - 9 Aug)

2009-06-23T17:56:00.004+08:00

Hi to both NDPeeps and Choir members!!

Below is the tentative work schedule for the coming months.
Consent forms will be issued out soon.

Highlights - FOUNDER'S DAY
Songs to be sung:

White Horses (SYF team)
Nona Nona (SYF team)
Ye Lai Xiang (Sec 1s and 2s only)

JUNE
Tue 30th: 12.15 - 2.15pm PAP (sec 1)

JULY
Thu 2nd: 12.15 - 2.15pm PAP (sec 2)
3.30 - 4.30pm NDP briefing by Army-NDP officers @ AVA
NO CHOIR PRACTICE

Tue 7th: 12.15 - 2.15pm PAP (sec 1)
3 - 5pm Extra NDP Dance class by NDP-choreographer @ media hub

Thu 9th: 12.15 - 2.15pm PAP (sec 2)
3- 5pm Combined Choir Practice for Founder's Day

Sat 11th: 1.30 - 10pm NDP training - Minister's Vetting

Tue 14th: 12.15 - 2.15pm PAP (sec 1)

Wed 15th: 3 - 5pm Founder's Day Combined Rehearsal #1

Thu 16th: 12.15 - 2.15pm PAP (sec 2)
3 - 5pm Choir Combined Practice for Founder's Day

Sat 18th: 1.30 - 10pm NDP training

Tue 21st: 12.15 - 2.15pm PAP (sec 1)
3 - 5pm Founder's Day Combined Rehearsal #2

Thu 23rd: 12.15 - 2.15pm PAP (sec 2)
3 - 5pm Founder's Day Combined Rehearsal #3

Sat 25th: 1.30 - 10pm NDP training

Mon 27th: 3 - 5pm Founder's Day FULL-DRESSED Rehearsal #1

Tue 28th: 3 - 5pm Founder's Day FULL-DRESSED Rehearsal #2

Wed 29th: FOUNDER'S DAY PERFORMANCE (time tbc)

Thu 30th: NO PAP , NO CHOIR

AUGUST
Sat 1st: NDP training - PREVIEW

Tue 4th: 12.15 - 2.15pm PAP (sec 1)

Thu 6th: 12.15 - 2.15pm PAP (sec 2)

Sun 9th: NATIONAL DAY PARADE PERFORMANCE!!!

So, wassup after NDP?

1-Day Outdoor Performance around Singapore (Late Aug - early Sep) : TBC

Thanks for pressing on!

2009-06-23T15:28:00.005+08:00

Hey, NDPeeps! :)

What a hol, yea? Fancy having to meet up to stand under the HOT SUN for most of the Saturdays. hahahah! :-P

We do hope you NDPeeps have had an enjoyable time together - suffering under the HOT sun, eating the not-so-delectable KFC lunches and dinners, munching the Khong Guan biscuits (which suddenly taste rather nice when hungry!), running for cold drinks..etc.

Well, all these are, no doubt, parts of the 'sufferings' we have to endure...till the BIG DAY comes.

What really heartens us is the fact that we are 'enduring' these moments together - AS A TEAM!
Wow! What a mind-blowing thought, u know? How often can we go through a similar experience together as a TEAM?

I understand that some of you out here are disappointed with the attendance - wondering why there are just some people who persistently don't turn up, upset with the way things were done at NDP rehearsals...etc.

Well...there are things we can't control BUT we will always try our best to take good care of all those who "reap and sow" with us. :)

Remember, some of the sweetest things in life can only be experienced through sufferings...and not through happiness...

So, HAVE FUN whilst it lasts! :)

Before we sign off, let us:

THANK our Sec 3 Meiting for looking out for our mistakes during the previous rehearsal at the Marina Float.
We are very pleased with the leadership she displays and we certainly hope to see more of such initiatives rising up from the rest of you!! :)
THANK those who have been 100% punctual for all the rehearsals so far.
Gosh, we are just so so encouraged by the enthusiam and earnest efforts shown by these students. YOU KNOW WHO THEY ARE! :D

Of course, having said so much, we really hope you guys will be continued to be spurred on to do your best for the remaining rehearsals and be punctual and obedient.

Always in your service,
The NDP teachers I/C

You guys are great !

2009-06-22T20:38:00.007+08:00

Dear NDP dancers,

Hello, having fun last Sat?? :)

I know the training was until very late. About 10++ end. And i guess, by the time you guys went home it was about 11+...

Through it had been a tiring day, i can see you guys really enjoying the training at marina floating platform. Am i right?? Haha, saw a lot of blur faces (including me) during the training..

However, no worry..! Though that was the first training at marina floating platform, you guys did a great job! Despite having to wait under the hot sun for a long time, all for a short dance at the platform, you guys waited patiently(though it is a bit noisy and disobedient).

I'm looking forward to see you guys next sat at 1.30pm SHARP. Please be punctual as i saw some of you came late, about 1.50pm+.

Be punctual and do not keep the rest of the dancers waiting for you.

The mistakes most of you make:

The house with heart balloon inside. The house(there is one side with the yellow window and door) should face the audiences and not facing your body.
The position for your balloon dance(which is the dance i state above), you guys will be standing on the stairs. Please note that, total there should be 7 rows. 1 row there should have 10 person. The position i will discuss with the rest of the leaders. For now, just stand anywhere but with a row of 10 person.

I guess no more mistakes... i will identify again, if there is any.

Another thing is you guys are not obedient. When leaders pass messages to some people, please pass it to the person or people behind/beside you. Dun just stand there and listen without telling the rest. It important for you guys to learn this.. If there any important messages, within 5 mins, the whole NDP dancers should know. Just stay alert and pass whatever messages which was been told by others during the training.. That is the teamwork we need!

Ok, i guess i should stop saying all these.. Have a good rest and drink lot of water. See you soon.

Loves,

MeiTing^^

Take Care Yourself !

2009-06-22T20:09:00.004+08:00

Dear Choir,

Hello, long time never see you guys. How are all of you ?? Well, I'm fine! Missing you guys so much..

Now Singapore have 160+ H1N1 cases. Please take care of yourself. Take temperature regularly. If anyone of you has developed flu-like symptoms, please consult a doctor.

Those people who have travelled or are planning to travel to one of the following affected areas - USA,
CANADA,
MEXICO,
AUSTRALIA,
JAPAN,
UNITED KINGDOM,
SPAIN
AND CHILE

- please note that YOU SHOULD NOT REPORT TO SCHOOL OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY SCHOOL ACTIVITY FOR 7 DAYS AFTER YOUR RETURN TO SINGAPORE during this June holidays.

Remember to bring your ODT [thermometer] everyday.

For more information regarding about this, you may log in to your Live@edu account and take a look at the mail.

Of course, please drink more water because of the hot weather. School is reopening soon, which means holidays are going to end soon. That simply means, choir is going to RESUME soon. So, please take good care of yourself and i will be seeing you guys soon..

Our next event, if I'm not wrong, is Founder's Day. Let work together. Sing with our heart, bring out the happiness of the songs and the feelings beneath them. Last but not least, Sing With Pride!

Enjoy your another 1 week holidays!

Loves,
MeiTing^^

NDP - 20 June

2009-06-18T19:13:00.002+08:00

20 June (Sat)
Reporting time : 1.30pm, Foyer
Training Venue: Marina Floating Platform
Duration at site : 2pm - 10pm

Bring

cap (if u have)
water
towel

NDPeeps - Pictures!

2009-06-11T22:54:00.002+08:00

Hi to all NDP-participants from YI!

Hope u are having a good break! Don't forget to take good care of your health - drink more water, have sufficient rest and eat healthily - during this hol. :)

I have been following the NDPeeps on facebook and here are some photos taken during the Combined Rehearsals.

*psst..leaders! You are captured! Nice!!! :D

Click here for the photos! ;)

You are on NDPeeps facebook!!! :D

2009-06-06T19:34:00.003+08:00

Hey YI-NDP participants,

WELL DONE and THANK YOU for withstanding the super hot weather! :)

Really appreciate those who have been faithfully attending all the rehearsals so far... it shows much about your sense of responsibility and commitment! VERY GOOD!

Anyway, for those who have a facebook account, do search for NDPeeps.
You guys are captured on media..(for eternity! wahahhahah!)

Nice pics, great updates of the NDP-happenings!!

And i think it's good to be involved and catch up with the latest news about the NDP.

Meanwhile, have fun looking thru the photos!

Rest well, drink more water and cya on 20 June! :)

In the Spirit of NDP - SINGAPURA (a capella version)

2009-06-04T14:05:00.002+08:00

Not many of us like A Capella, and definitely not many would like this version of Singapura.

Nonetheless, enjoy this rendition...in the spirit of the NDP! hahaha! :)

Reporting time for NDP - 6 June

2009-06-03T20:26:00.003+08:00

To all NDP participants,

please note that the reporting time (@ Foyer) this coming Sat 6 June has been brought forward to 10am.

Just a gentle reminder:
If you are not able to attend any of the NDP rehearsals,

inform any of the teachers i/c at least 3 days in advance (together with a parent letter).
show up with a MC the very next rehearsal / school day.

NO NO NO to

asking your friends to tell the teachers that you are not free/ are sick.
leaving a note of absence on FACEBOOK / BLOG!!!

Please oblige to the following reminders.

Thanks.

NDP trainings - we are on MR BROWN show!

2009-05-31T12:51:00.001+08:00

ermm... watch it yourself. :)

http://www.mrbrown.com/

Updates on NDP Rehearsal Schedule

2009-05-27T09:10:00.003+08:00

Here's the most updated version of the NDP (external) Rehearsal Schedule:

30 May (Sat)
Reporting time : 9am, Foyer
Training Venue : Kranji Camp
Duration at site : 10am - 6pm

6 June (Sat)
Reporting time : 11am, Foyer
Training Venue : Kranji Camp
Duration at site : 12nn - 6pm

20 June (Sat)
Reporting time : 1.30pm, Foyer
Training Venue: Marina Floating Platform
Duration at site : 2pm - 10pm

27 June (Sat)
Reporting time : 1.30pm, Foyer
Training Venue: Marina Floating Platform
Duration at site : 2pm - 10pm

4 July (Sat)
Reporting time : 1.30pm, Foyer
Training Venue : Marina Floating Platform
Duration at site : 2pm - 10pm

11 July (Sat) - Minister's Vetting!!!
Reporting time : 1.30pm, Foyer
Training Venue : Marina Floating Platform
Duration at site : 2pm - 10pm

18 July (Sat)
Reporting time : 1.30pm, Foyer
Training Venue : Marina Floating Platform
Duration at site : 2pm - 10pm

25 July (Sat)
Reporting time : 1.30pm, Foyer
Training Venue : Marina Floating Platform
Duration at site : 2pm - 10pm

1 Aug (Sat) - PREVIEW
Details to be confirmed

9 Aug (Sun) - ACTUAL DAY!!!
Details t0 be confirmed

REMEMBER!!!

2009-05-26T20:18:00.003+08:00

Hello NDP Dancers,
Please remember tmr there will be rehearsal for the ndp. Please be punctual. Meet us in the foyer at 2.15pm sharp. Dun be late.
Dancers, please also remember to bring cap and towels for tmr ndp rehearsal. Water are to be bring along with u at all time without fail.
I will see u guys tmr at 2.15pm sharp. Cya :)

Loves,
MeiTing

2009-05-26T17:00:00.001+08:00

Hello choir
well, i would like to thank you guys for coming yesterday
for those who didnt turn up
i got nothing to say
i've tried my best to guide you guys
so.
with all of luck this wednesday
do me proud
and yeah.
sorry for the words i used on monday
i maybe very harsh at times
till then

-shahir

Many thanks to the NDP-leaders!

2009-05-25T19:43:00.002+08:00

Many thanks to the leaders (namely, Shahir, Meiting, Amanda, Joel, etc) who go the extra miles to ensure that most of us know the NDP dance steps by heart.

Yea, it's tiring...but hang in there, dearies! It will just get better! :D

To those who turned up for the refresher course this afternoon,
once again, thanks so much for your cooperation, time and patience! Really appreciate that. :)

~Lotsa love,
YI Choir teachers i/c

For the Sec 3s...

2009-05-25T19:19:00.007+08:00

Dearest Sec 3s,

this will be rather sentimental entry...so, bear with the words, yea? :)

What a journey we have been together... I can still vividly remember the times when I gotta chase after some of you for not attending the PAP back in early 2008. Back then, some of you displayed lukewarm feelings toward Choir (and I am not blaming you)...

Gone were the days when we thought coming together to sing "Let's Celebrate Life" in sync was our best achievement. We cheered crazily at our efforts then.

Gone were the moments when we thought staying back twice a week to practise for "You Raised Me Up" were a big feat...

You guys have truly come a long way... pioneering the spirit of the YI CHOIR. Yea man, YOU ARE THE PIONEERS!!! Can you imagine that? *Give yourself a few seconds to allow that thought to really sink in deep...*Many many years down the road of life, as you think back, I'd bet it will be one of the sweetest memories one can ever have... :)

I think it's precisely that you are the Pioneers, you get to taste the whole process of getting started. It hadn't been easy... And I must say that without you guys, the YI CHOIR history wouldn't be so amazingly colourful...!

Often, mr wong and i would wonder how would the YI CHOIR be like once you people leave us? Would we still get a strong bunch of singers, just like you? Would we be able to produce such great voice, which you Sec 3s have been giving..? Would we have such a wonderful, fun-loving and sensible batch again..?

*tears swelling in the eyes*

Perhaps the next batch of Sec 1s would be better. Nobody knows. But one thing for sure,
NO ONE CAN REPLACE YOU, THE PIONEERS..! Not even the most vocally powerful batch...

You guys are simply fantastic..!! Thank you for bringing so much joy to us... thank you for blessing us with the most splendid SYF experience... thank you for bearing with us and holding on to us despite all the mishappenings...

Most importantly, thank you for BELIEVING & STAYING IN THE YI CHOIR...

Lastly, the NDP '09 would probably be the last major project the Sec 3s have with the Choir. I pray that it will be a tremendously enjoyable and unforgettable experience for all of you. May you cherish it and forge meaningful friendships in the midst of the 'drudgery'. hee!

Good worldly things dun last. May the year 2008 be the most memorable one for you. Hold on whilst it lasts... :)

~Loving you,
ms ang

For tommorrow NDP training

2009-05-21T19:58:00.004+08:00

Dear NDP dancers,

Hello, long time never post anything le. How are you guys?? Hope to see u guys soon.

For NDP dancers, please remember tmr we have NDP training. Please be punctual. 2.15pm SHARP we will meet at foyer. Remember to bring PE T-shirt and short..

I will see u guys tomorrow.^^

Love,
Mei Ting

ATTITUDE needed!

2009-05-18T13:06:00.003+08:00

We are referring to the coming series of NDP rehearsals.

Yes, a POSITIVE attitude is needed from all of you. That means -

NO COMPLAINTS (despite the long and tiresome training sessions)
100% Attendance (unless you are certified to be medically sick)
Good behaviour (display the YI spirit!)
GREAT TEAM SPIRIT! (remember how we overcame the SYF..? Please display the same spirit!)

Pardon our naggings, but we just gotta say that it's not a every-year opportunity for our school to be involved in NDP.

Do cherish this once-in-the-life (yea, for most of us!!) chance to be celebrating the nation's birthday with thousands of people. It will be a great fun! (Just imagine singing, dancing and watching the awesome fireworks with your schoolmates and friends from other schools!) Gosh! It will be an unforgettable experience! :D

Lastly, do your part (esp the leaders!!!) by informing all your 'blur' friends about the NDP schedule.

NDP External-Rehearsal Schedule

2009-05-18T12:56:00.005+08:00

Here's the NDP rehearsal (out of school) schedule.

Attendance is compulsory.
Please make sure that you bring water for your own consumption for all the rehearsals.
Punctuality must be observed. We will NOT wait for late-comers. The bus will leave on time.
Internal (held in YISS) rehearsals may be held - for the participants who are still unsure of the dance steps. Further notices will be posted.

22 May (Fri) : 3 - 6pm
Report @ Foyer 2.15pm sharp.

23 May (Sat) : 10am - 6pm
Report @ Foyer 9am sharp.

27 May (Wed) : 3 - 6pm
Report @ Foyer 2.15pm sharp.

30 May (Sat) : 10am - 6pm
Report @ Foyer 9am sharp.

6 June (Sat) : 12nn - 6pm
Report @ Foyer 11am sharp.

20 June (Sat) : TBC

27 June (Sat) : TBC

4 July (Sat) : TBC

11 July (Sat) : TBC (MINISTER'S VETTING)

18 July (Sat) : TBC

25 July (Sat) : TBC

1 Aug (Sat) : TBC (PREVIEW)

9 Aug (SUN) : ACTUAL DAY

The YI CHOIR

All the best! YI Choir!

AD: Open Mic on Sundays @ The Barnyard

CCAs Stand-down in view of MYE

HongKong Pics

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Visually impaired girl from HK MOCC Youth Choir

2010 Choir HONGKONG Trip

MARCH Updates

Reporting time place and time for HK trip

Performance @ St Joseph Old Folk's Home - photo

The first time YI Choir sang in the old folk home

Reflection

Programs for 4 March

Old Folk's Home Performance

Extra Practice, CNY Performance and Uniform matters

HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR!!!

Deadline for HK Trip Application

Choir Practice_4 Feb 2010: RECORDING FOR DISNEYLAND!

Practice #1 - schedule

New Song - Mama Mia! medley

The A Capella Octet's Debut Performance

Programs for Weeks 1 and 2

It's 2010~!!!!!

More Photoshoot Photos

Miss You guys!!

Poster boys and girls :)

The Lion Sleeps tonight Part 2

The Lion Sleeps Tonight - A Capella

More videos from the Combined School Choir Concert 2009!

HongKong Disneyland Performance

Combined Choir Concert at Raffles Hotel, Jubilee Hall

The newest updates!

YI Drama Night - Rehearsal Schedule (updated)

Missing you guys!

CCA Stand down for the Final-Term-EXAMs

SIM Performance videos

Photos - Performances at Choa Chu Kang Pri and South View Pri on 30 Sep 09

Photos - SIM Performance on 25 Sep 09

Change in date for the Combined School Choir Concert

SIM Performance Videos

Choir Performance @ SIM

Westmall performance 2009

Westmall

West Mall Performance

For the GIRLS - Professional Make Up Workshop

Westmall Performance - some takeaways

GOOD JOB!!!

Upcoming Performances!!!!

Well Done!

For Teacher's Day Celebration

another serious matter

Serious Matter!!

What's WRONG?!

Upcoming EVENTS

Choir Training

NDP2009

Happy National Day!!!

We know it's not easy...

Combined Choir Concert

In-house NDP training - WELL DONE!!!

CHOIR CCA resumes next week

Saturday's ndp

NO CHOIR rehearsals this week

Regarding the NDP

Commandant SHOUT-OUT to all NDP participants

Learning NEW dance steps

This Saturday Reporting TIME!! [For NDP People Only]

NDP rehearsal reminder

REMEMBER your dance steps and position!

Welcome to TERM 3 2009!

Dancing position for Balloon dance!

THERMOMETER for every NDP rehearsal

Moving to Wordpress..??

Term 3 Schedule (July - 9 Aug)

Thanks for pressing on!

You guys are great !

Take Care Yourself !

NDP - 20 June

NDPeeps - Pictures!