Hey guys. I'm back from Band Camp. Yup, i'm dying from exhaustion. This must be the most exhausting band camp i'd ever went to in my entire 3 years. Practice practice practice.
Having said so, i thought i gained a lot of experience through this camp.
The SYF 2011 set piece were out on the 15th of November and we have been practicing the piece for the entire camp. Just like last year SYF, we had to choose one out of the two pieces.
Last year was Overture no.1 and Overture no.2, this year, it's Memories of Friendship and The Singapore Flyer. Firstly, by the name of the pieces, it's definitely a lot more related to Singapore.
If you were to ask me which is easier, it all depends on what you think.
Both pieces are alright, Memories of friendship is slightly easier in my opinion. The Running notes are all from the scales so it's not a problem. But maybe for articulation and emphasis we got to pay more attention. To play this piece and you're aiming for Gold, it's difficult to achieve as you got to really perfect the set piece. Heard from my conductor that most of the band are playing Memories of Friendship hence it is vital that we perfect it and give the best that we can on SYF. Okay enough of the set piece, let's get on to the camp.
On the first day, 23rd of November, we had exchange at Yishun Primary.
Bands that were there include, Yishun Peixin Concert Band, Pasir Ris Concert Band, Hua Yi Concert Band, Yuying Concert Band, Manjusri Concert Band and East Spring Symphonic Band.
There were two rounds. First round = Serious music, where we played Costa Del Sol and St Petersburg March. Second Round = Pop music, where we played Fairytale (Tong Hua) and Mongol800. Really enjoyed the entire exchange.
Second day was bloody exhausting. Practice practice practice all the way. My teeth hurts!
Woke up at 6.30am and got ready at 7am. Started our morning exercise in the morning at 7.30am. Basically it's the same as last year. Round around up and down the basketball court for 2 rounds then pick up your instrument and blow the scale. Then another 2 round, blow, another 2 round blow, another 2 round blow. INSANE isn't it!
Third day our section had sectionals with Mr Fahmi.
Great time with him and i'd learned a lot of things from him. Thumbs up.
The day we'd all been waiting for, Night walk!
All Secondary 3 students are the "Ghosts" for the night walk while the sec 1 and 2 are the walkers. So i'm one of the "ghosts" and i'm at the first station, which is also the first group the walkers will meet. We changed a lot of formation, as in, our places.
First Attempt = Fail. Damn retarded, they're not scared. Okay fine so i suggested we should change our places. Second Attempt = failed again. Okay thats it, so i decided we should go further down as it's too near the starting point. Shuling had her torch light with her so i figured that i shall on the torch light and put it on the ground. A kind of creepy feeling. Haha. And yes it worked out pretty well!
Some funny incidents here and there. I think it was Nasuha with err another girl, not sure who is it. They're alumni by the way. Apparently, Nasuha started chanting some sort of sentence the minute she started walking. Lol had to control myself.
Another one was Justin and Jeremy, sec 1 tuba players.
They're damn funny.. Justin was the funny one. Jeremy told Justin not to walk there. I was hiding near the door so if the both of them were to walk past without seeing me, then i can scare them. Justin ignored Jeremy's advise and walk pass the door without realizing i was there. Justin got a shock and continued walking. He turned his head around and the next thing he know, Shuling was right in front of him. Again he got shocked. Hahha.
Next up is my junior Anis. She's damn bloody funny. They were too focused on the "ghosts" that actually bend their head just to see who the ghosts is. I was hiding near the door so i'm able to see their head. Lol very funny. Hahhaaaa. Jiaqi, from flute section was very funny too. She was singing "Hello.. hello.. hello.." Hahahaaaaaa.
Half way through the night walk, we heard ms tan, teacher in charge shout "Stop all activities now" At first, i thought someone saw the real thing.. but it turn out to be police.. Police came because of the alarm? Not really sure but i did heard an alarm. Someone probably opened one of the classroom door and triggered the alarm..No choice, have to stop the entire thing.. But i think there's only left with a few pairs..
Overall, I'm exhausted. Need some sleep.
Till then.
