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Get to know us here! Concert Band One of the school's three performing arts CCA, the concert band is known to be a music-making group that is always eager to explore new or creative ways of music-making. Besides working hard for the bi-annual Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging of Concert Bands and school functions like the Annual Speech and Prize Presentation Day, the band also diversifies its music-making efforts to include STOMP and samba percussion routine in its repertoire. Our Teachers In-Charge Mr Shashidaren Miss Rozaina Miss Teo Our Conductors Mr Lim Lip Hwa Mr Puvindran Our Leaders Drum Major: Muhd Farid Band Major: Nurul Asyiqin Student Conductor: Faye Secretary: Mas Ramona Librarians: Ahmad Akmal & Fitriyana Quarter Masters: Shemalata(woodwinds)& Ahamd Haziq(Brasses) Section Leaders: Kok Kiong(woodwinds) & Azman Mansor(Brasses) Our Family Flute Section Kamilah Fitriyana Faye Nena Jasmine Wei Ling Jess Felicia Clarinet Section Kok Kiong Shemalata Muhd Farid Ying Ling Ming Tuck Eve Lyn Hyeon Keong Linda Jing Wen Kai Li Nicole Saxaphone Section Nicholas Valarie Beini Guang Fang French Horn Section Ahmad Akmal Latchiya Fadli Trumpets Section Haziq Nurul Asyiqin Tanya Athirah Syafiqah Sabrina Euphonium Section Syamil Mas Ramona Alif Anna Trombone Section Azman Mansor Han Wei Khairuddin Anthony Tuba Section Ahmad Haziq Jarod Percussion Section Izzuan Noel Peggy Lius Jesse Koh Sharfarhan Haida Tarshan Ying Ying Andrew Zaki Any people missing or I've misspelt your name, please leave a tag to notify me. Thanks. Our Achievements 2009 - Singapore Youth Fastival-Indoor (Bronze) 2007 - Singapore Youth Festival-Indoor (Bronze) 2005 - Singapore Youth Festival-Indoor (Bronze) 2001 - Singapore Youth Festival-Indoor (Bronze) 1998 - Singapore Youth Festival-Outdoor (Grade3) Our Band Performances 2006 - Lau Pa Sat 2005 - School Official Opening @ School Hall 2004 - Musical Odyssey @ Singapore Conference Hall 2003 - Life! Vibrant! Courage! @ School Hall 2002 - Music And Drama Night 2 @ Victoria Concert Hall 2000 - Music And Drama Night @ Raffles Hotel Chestnut drive concert band rocksx3 Email us at cdssband@hotmail.com*
recent updates in band posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 alright ppl! just a short announcement to all of you, please do take note of these dates: April 6 - Uniform checking day, bring your FULL uniform down! April 10 - Outdoor SYF April 16 - Speech Day (last prac of band before exam break) May 18* - Band prac resumes! (going full steam for SYF pieces, so full attendance is expected) June 6 - Band outing (beautiful sunday @ esplanade) June holidays got band prac EXCEPT 3RD WEEK! -tentative Faye Happy birthday to Mr Lim! posted on Happy birthday to Mr Lim! just a msg for you: the band has been progressing well, not to worry too much... and most of all, we miss you! =D -band Labels: Birthday getting better! posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 Hey bandees! Good job for the practices since the starting of the year! Continue with the passion and determination you have for band! The CNY was a very good job done, but as Mr Puvin said, it's not up ot the standard yet. So for the speech day, regardless of the presence of the parade, we're going to show the school that we have improved, and improved by a lot! Please go and work out the gimmicks at home!!(important!) So, work hard and play hard! Jia you!! =D Faye farewell, Mr Lim Lip Hua!! posted on Thursday, December 31, 2009 hey bandees.. yesterday was the last band practice with Mr Lim.. i guessed everybody enjoyed yourself as all of you were laughing and smiling.. =) Let's work hard for every single piece that we are going to play in the future, be it something that is simple or hard, to show to him that his hard work and patience on us are not wasted. Let's do it together and improve as a band and get a sliver/gold for the next SYF! And Happy New Year to all of you and not forgetting, Mr Lim too! XD Lots of Loves, Faye Labels: remembering Mr Lim Lip Hua... band camp 2009, 16/12-18/12 posted on Saturday, December 26, 2009 the band camp from 16/12-18/12!! Mr Lim with the board given by the CDSCB~! =D we will always remenber you, Mr Lim! you are the best conductor in the whole world! Labels: Band camp 2009 band camp 2009 posted on Sunday, November 29, 2009 hey guys! finally something that most of you are looking forward to at the end of a year-band camp! =D the camp is to allow you guys to bond with the seniors in the band.. so come as we will be having a lot of fun together! everybody has grouping, so let's start with your grouping.. Group 1: Jing Wen, Ying Ling, Faye, Haziq, Jesse, Salihin and Izzuan Group 2: Hyeon Keong, Ming Tucj, Ahmad, Jarod, Asyiqin, Farris and Zaki Group 3: Linda, Fadhillah, Wei Ling, Asshidiq, Alson and Mas Ramona Group 4: Haziq(trumpet), Kok Kiong, Fadli, Kamilah, Azman, Sabrina and Peggy Group 5: Valerie, Farid, Fitri, Nicholas, Han wei, Athirah and Haida Group 6: Evelyn, Shemalatha, Nena, Arina, Khairuddin, Syafiqah and Sharfarhan next, the packing list that we didnt have last year..(but we still live through it right?) No. Items Quantity 1. Band Tee 1 2. School Pants/Skirt 1 3. Shirts Min 5 4. Shorts Sufficient 5. Track Pants(compulsory) 3 6. Undergarments Sufficient 7. White socks Sufficient 8. Track Shoes(compulsory) 1 pair 9. Slippers/Sandals(compulsory) 1 pair 10. Wristwatch 1 11. Toiletries 1 set -Soap/Shampoo -Toothpaste -Toothbrush -Towel -Powder, etc. 12. Utensils(compulsory) 1 set -Fork and Spoon -Plastic mug/cup -Plastic Plate 13. Torchlight with spare batteries 1 14. Windbreaker/Sweater(compulsory) 1 15. Water Bottle(compulsory) 1 16. Thermometer(compulsory) 1 17. Personal medication(if any) Sufficient 18. Insect Repellent(optional) 19. Rags(compulsory, for cleanng up) 1 20. Plastic bag/Ziploc bag Sufficient so bandees, rmb to bring these things and the things you need~ =) All members are advised to follow the kit list STRICTLY: -Contraband items such as cigarettes, lighters and matches are NOT to be brought to the camp. -Band members are discouraged to bring excessive cash, electronic items(e.g. MP3, Laptops/notebooks) and jewelleries -Handphones are allowed to be brought, but only be allowed to use after lights out and breaks. -Bring the things at your own risk as the school will not be responsible its lost. Any clarifications can be made with your teachers. So, bandees. I'm looking forward to your presence in the this camp! Love you guys, Faye CHIJ concert posted on Thursday, November 26, 2009 CHIJ Concert Band presents Faith, Hope and Love III Repertoire includes Finale from New World Symphony, Eagle Bend, Amazing Grace, Ponyo, etc. Date: 28th November (Sat) Time: 7:30pm Venue:CJC Auditorium, $15 If you guys are interested, please inform me. Faye HCI concert posted on Sunday, November 22, 2009 Hwa Chong Institution Band proudly presents.... HCI Impressione I Repertoire includes Machu Picchu, Orient Express, Mononoke, Jap Graf XIV, Little Mermaid and many more! Date: 28 november 2009 Time: 7.30pm Venue: Hwa Chong Institution(college) Auditorium Tickets are priced at $8 To purchace tickets, approach any band members or visit hciband.org. Alternatively, you can email hciband@gmail.com. People interested can inform me, or even your friends in Hwa Chong Institution if u have. Faye ITE concert posted on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 ITE concert band will be having a concert* -at Simei ITE auditorium -on 7 November - start at 6pm Tickets will be at $5 each. Songs that they will be playing: Alvamar Overture Seagate Overture Can't take my eyes off you and many, many more!! I would like to have the band members to go and support your alumnis and learn music by hearing the sounds made from your instruments. People who are interested to go please inform me. Thanks. Faye band resumes! posted on hey guys! band's resuming tmr.. aren't you guys excited? I am!! =D Tmr please take a break and fall in @ 2.20pm in the band room and 2.30pm sharp band will start.. i want FULL ATTENDANCE! please inform your leaders if you're gonna be late or you're not coming and WHY. Faye a break.. posted on Thursday, September 17, 2009 hey bandees, now you guys are given break to let you have time to study for your examinations.. maybe you guys are thinking - Finally! A break before the end of year examinations! guys, please study hard and play hard.. having the break now doesn't means that you dun have to spend time on your instrument or buzzing.. but dun spend too much time on playing. study hard during the break!! i hope that each and everyone of you will pass all your subjects, esp maths! spend more time on it... good luck for your end of year examinations! may you pass it with flying colours. =) Faye new commitee posted on Friday, July 31, 2009 hey guys.. it has been long since we updated this blog.. And, yesterday Mr Shashi finally announced the new commitee. New Commitee Drum Major: Farid Band Major: Asyiqin Student Conductor: Faye Secretary/Tresurer: Mas Ramona Quarter Master: Haziq and Shemalata Section leader: Azman (brasses) : KK (woodwinds) These are our new commitee, please respect them, they're your leaders anyway. Practices We'll be having practices on: Wednesday and Thursday - 2.30 pm to 6.00pm (fall in at 2.15pm) Saturaday - 8.00am to 1.00pm (fall in at 7.55am) Please be on time, and tell your respective leaders if you are not coming or gonna be late.* Faye Labels: Committee Shell-Moe Band Fiesta @ Botanic Gardens posted on Monday, July 13, 2009 Date: 19th and 26th July 2009 Time: 5pm to 7pm Venue: Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage, Singapore Botanic Gardens Admission: Free Organised by: Shell Companies in Singapore and the Ministry of Education 19th July: Tampines Secondary School Band Conductor: Mr Abdul Samad Rais Selections from Saturday Night Fever \| Johnnie Vinson Doraemon \| Syunsuke Kikuchi Smoke on the Water \| Paul Murtha Do Re Mi \| Takashi Hoshide El Cumbanchero \| Rafael Hermamdez Meridian Junior College Symphonic Band Conductor: Ms Sia Swee Suan Sunshine Breeze March \| Satoshi Yagisawa Big Band Showcase \| Naohiro Iwai American Grafitti \| Naohiro Iwai Saturday Night \| Naohiro Iwai Zhenghua Secondary School Band Conductor: Mr Er Wee San American Graffiti \| Naohiro Iwai Disco 70's \| Kunitoshi Yamashita Saturday Night \| Philip Michael Coulter/ Bill Martin Yuhua Secondary School Band Conductor: Ms Chan Peck Suan March- April- May \| Masao Yabe Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea \| Hideaki Miura Takarajima \| Toshio Mashima American Grafitti XVIII \| Naohiro Iwai Tanjong Katong Secondary School Band Conductor: Mr Jovan Neo Selections from Mamma Mia \| Michael Brown Ponyo \| Joe Hisashi Deep Purple Medley \| Toshihiko Sahash 26th July St. Margaret's Secondary School Band Conductor: Ms Samantha Chong Go West \| Ron Sebregts Disco Lives! \| Johnnie Vinson Big Fun In the Sun \| David Marshall Chung Cheng High (Yishun) Symphonic Band Conductor: Mr Toh Yang Yang March Blue Sky \| Tohko Takagi Aijin \| Kunihiro Sugiura Obladi Oblada \| Jan Van Kraeydonci Deep Purple Medley \| Toshihiko Sahashi St. Joseph Institution Band Conductor: Mr Tan Thiam Hee 76 Trombones \| Naohiro Iwai Thank you for the Music \| Dennis Armitage The Lion King \| John Higgins Spanish Fever \| Jay Chattaway Raffles Junior College Symphonic Band Conductor: Mr Takehiro Oural March Able and Willing \| Satoshi Yagisawa The Third Man Theme \| Anton Karas The Gershwin \| Warren Barker Yuying Secondary School Concert Band Conductor: Mr Mohd Faizal March “Blue Sky” \| Takagi Tohko Japtoonz You Raise Me Up \| Rolf Lovland Christina Aguilera exams!! posted on Friday, May 01, 2009 hey, bandees!! since when was the last time we updated our blog.. SYF! dun be sad, be happy! cos we're gonna get a gold in 2011.. provided that we work very, very hard.. exams are just next week! so, study hard and pass your exams with flying colours den play and practice hard for band ok.. Faye posted on Wednesday, April 01, 2009 SYF BAND No. 6 Chestnut Drive Secondary School BRONZE! HEYOO! congrats!! YOUR WON YOURSELF A BRONZE :D all your hardworkss finally pay-off! all the scolding, punishmentsss, nagging and ofcos LOTS of PRACTICING! know that your aim for silver but already tried your best and put a good show on monday! :) really exited to see the next SYF too! Cheer up guys! Work EXTRA hard for the next SYF! know your mistake and work from there. remember without extra practice, extra mile you can't achieve what you want :D last, don't blame each other about the SYF (: is over meaning is OVER alright! [ One for all and All for one! remember??? ] next up! SPEECH DAY! another chance to show the SCHOOLS and PARENTS what YOU'VE GUYS GOT! alright, also THANK YOU for all the alumni who came down [hahaha! got take MC not?!] Rainey, Pei Hwa, Stephanie, Phoebe, Mas Hazwan, Fabian, Harold and Nabil. A BIG THANK YOU to all alumni and schools who wishes us! and teachers! also, Conductor Mr Lim and Mr Puvin! anyone I miss out?? YEA! ofcos the CHESTNUT DRIVE CONCERT BAND for all the HARD WORK and EFFORT!!! SOMEONE PLS GET ME THE PHOTOS!!! :D Cheers! Jo-Ann YAM :D posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 alright been ages since i updated this blog.. OKAY PEOPLE SYF is just 12 days away, I hope you guys are as excited and enthusiastic of displaying your best!! Practice hard and be united as a team! jiayou band!! You guys were simply awesome on monday! everything went quite smoothly. except for some minor problems there. Some of us were not on time in the morning and some guys slacked in their discipline. you guys have to control your noise level ar! (: ok, The woodwinds has shown a massive improvement in tocatta for band. But DO NOT stop practicing; as theres always room for improvement. Especially on overture. Thanks a plenty to farid, who have been doing a good job! to push the woodwinds section in the running notes. yeay! Not forgetting Haziq and izzuan too, who also tried their best and managed to urged on the "problematics" to attend practice. everyone Plays a part!!! So keep on being united guys!! :D :D :D Oh yes, i noticed that you guys have no problem in rythms for both pieces, however you guys have to really WORK HARD on your dynamics, intonation, articulation and your balance thingy. Play it with feelings and emotions too! Time will soon pass and before we know it.. there we will be on stage to showcase our talents. Keep on practising especially for these 2 weeks... Im not telling you to put aside everything else.. like work, tuition or family outings. reschedule it, but hope you can prioritise band for the moment. Every member plays an important role in the band! Don't be too anxious about the results, whats important is to get ourselves in the right frame of mind. Guys, trying our best is good. But trying to get better is the key!!! Lets put 2009 as part of our wonderful memories in future! ^^ Keypoints to the percussion section. I noticed you guys tend to drop your sticks. Izzuan, Please work on that as this will also count to penalties for syf :) wait for more updates! ♥ bm. . posted on Friday, March 06, 2009 CDSSCB I LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUU! random much? hehhh (((: okay, so 23 MORE DAYS TO OUR BREAKTHROUGH! OH MY GODDD it's drawing near... drawing near.... Ain't no time to waste, band.. don't be a lackadaisical member! instead, LETS PUT extra 200% OF HARDWORK TO REALLY MASTER OUR PIECES, SHALL WE ? our hardwork will definitely pay off :) and then we can share the glory of silver together. JIAYOU BAND!!! i know we can do it. ONE BAND ONE SOUND? OR TEN BAND TEN SOUND? you decide, the ball is in your court. "Aim for the stars! Don't settle for second best. Set your sights high. Reach for the stars! gold with honours (:" ♥bm posted on The 10 tickets for the 10 alumni (First Come First Serve): 1. Jo-Ann 2. Rainey 3. Pei Hwa 4. Stephanie 5. Phoebe 6. Mas Hazwan 7. Fabian 8. Harold 9. Nabil 10. Jismyl For those following the school,pls report at 8am on the 30th of march,monday,band room No tickets?? Options: 1. you can go down to Singapore Conference Hall 1 hr before the first band of the day performs to get your tickets,(only 80 to 100 tickets a day) 2. you can enter the hall just to watch our school bands' performance and then you might be asked to leave,so please be prepared to adjust. IMPORTANT!!!!! posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 Bandees.. this is very important. This is the schedule for SYF 30th march to 9th april. Pls look.(when we are performing and the numbered band we are) http://sgbandfusion.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=85n1imrlnsf01j2vpu90ndhi93&page=76 posted on Hey bandees.. balloting done. SYF day and date HAS BEEN CONFIRMED! We are the no. 6th band performing on 30 march!! Reporting time would be at 10.30am, and we will be performing at 11.15am. The countdown to our real SYF day OFFICIALLY STARTS NOW!!!!! OFFICIALLY LEFT WITH 27 DAYS TILL SYF!!!!! Wanna see?? Click on this website :] http://countdown.onlineclock.net/	Tagboard & Exits area Where do you wanna go? Shahir, Nabil, Eugene yeo, Sheila, Rainey, Xue Li, Guo Shu, Puteri, Jo-Ann, Faye, Khai, cdssICTclub, Links to other band Assumption Concert Band, Choa Chu Kang winds, Dunearn Military Band, Fuhua Military Band, Greenridge Symphonic Band, Regent Wind Symphony, Unity Symphonic Band, West Spring Mlitary/Display Band, West Wood Concert Band, Zhenghua Symphonic Band, BandFusion Edited by: Jo-Ann Yam Here how it goes... 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