The A Capella Octet's Debut Performance

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

More Photoshoot Photos

Poster boys and girls :)

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

SIM Performance videos

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

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

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).

SIM Performance Videos

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

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

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

GOOD JOB!!!

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

Upcoming Performances!!!!

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. :)

Term 3 Schedule (July - 9 Aug)

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:

1. White Horses (SYF team)
2. Nona Nona (SYF team)
3. 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

Choir Photoshoot Session

These are done for 2010 publicity.

Date: 11 April 2009
Time: 7.45am - 12.15pm
Venue: Podcast room

Many thanks to:

1. Ms Mon - the makeup artist
2. Mr KJ - the main photographer
3. Mr Lim Ngee Hau - for helping to take pics in the early morning.
4. Mr Daniel Loke - for lending us the hats (the students just love the hats!!)

More photos of the session here at YI Choir facebook group! :)