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A band with a low standard of discipline will not go far, no matter how good the players are . . .

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Henderson Concert Band
was once a military band many years ago.
The band was renamed to Henderson Concert Band in 1995.
Throughout the years, Henderson Concert Band had grown alot.
In 1998, Mr Badrul Hisham took over the band as our Band Director
and Mr Faizal Bin Othman became our Assistant Band Director.
Till today, the band has a strength of 75 members.

Below are our achievements for our SYFs
-- Achievement in 2001 SYF: Bronze
-- Achievement in 2003 SYF: Silver
-- Achievement in 2005 SYF: Silver
-- Achievement in 2007 SYF: Bronze
-- Achievement in 2009 SYF: Silver


band directors

Sir Badrul
Sir Badrul Hisham
Sir Faizal
Sir Faizal Othman

beloved teachers

Mrs Robin Low
Mrs Ng Hseuh Mei
Mrs Leong Yam Hoon
Mdm Kwok Lai Ying
Mr Eugene Lim (HOD Aesthetic)


tutors

Clarinet: Mr Sim
Flute: Mr Huang
Oboe: Ms Lam
Horn: Mr Christopher Shen
Lower Brass: Mr Zakaria
Percussion: Mr Radin


Ex-majors

2003 - 2004
Band Majors: Margaret and Jun Ping
Drum Majors: Eric and Pei Wen

2004 - 2005
Band Majors: Evelyn Yeo and Hui Yan
Drum Majors: Aizat and Rasool

2005 - 2006
Band Majors: John Ngiam and Rita Ng
Drum Majors: May Koh and Suying

2006 - 2007
Band Majors: Aishah and Ng Shu Ling
Drum Majors: Eddy Ng and Liyana Lim

2007 - 2008
Band Majors: Yasmin and Sodrin
Drum Majors: Keith Low and Jeremy Ng
Senior Drum Major: Eddy Ng

2008 - 2009
Band Majors: Cheryl Gan and Lim Ron Shen
Drum Majors: Rafidah and Janice Yee
Senior Majors : Keith Low and Sodrin


executive committee 2009 - 2010

Band Major: Michelle Tan
Drum Major: Dian Athirah
Asst Band Major: Jackson Putra Salim
Asst Drum Major: Leong Jun Lin
Secretaries: Maryam and Mi Hee

Head Of Departments (HODs)
Quarter Master: Gina Sum
Librarian: Lim Xiu Jing
Uniform: Tan Jue Ping
Welfare Officer: Candice Toh
Recruit: He Qiu Ting

Section Leaders
Clarinet: Candice Toh
Yeo Shu Ting (Asst)
Flute/Oboe: Ng Hong Meng
Ng Wen Hui (Asst)
Saxophone: Koh Dong Hoon
Marcus Tan (Asst)
Trumpet: Leong Jun Lin
Wang Pei Qi(Asst)
Trombone: Jackson Putra Salim
Kwek Yan Ting (Asst)
Tuba & String Bass: Chan Khai Xin
Yap Guo Quan (Asst)
French Horn: Celeste
Chua Jia Ying (Asst)
Euphonium: Liew Jia Yu
Percussion: Liew Ke Wean
Woo Li Xin (Asst)

HOD's Assistants
Asst. QuarterMasters: Marcus, Shu Ting, Suthan
Asst. Librarians: Wai Meng, Tan Wan, Maryam, Jia Hui
Asst. Uniform I/Cs: Timothy, Cheng Xia, Ruo Fan, Mas Qurratul, Xin Tian
Asst.Welfare Officers: Wen Xin, Chong Jie, Kwan Ting, Xu Tuo, Rusydii, Hui Geok
Asst. Recruit I/Cs: Elizabeth, Farah


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Band Songs

SYF 2009
Monday, November 16, 20094:38 PM

the audience sees and hears the band as a whole, not individual.



Overture Jubiloso - Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra






Selections from Mamma Mia! - Michael Brown




Selections From Grease - Grease




these are the best i can find, so..
ENJOY & WORK HARD!

members who wants to go for yuying concert, please look for junlin.
27th dec, 330pm. $10 each @ victoria concert hall!


one band one sound one family,
michelle (:





Tuesday, November 03, 200911:57 PM

the audience sees and hears the band as a whole, not individual.


WELL DONE,
HENDERSON CONCERT BAND.
though there were little hiccups here and there.
but you guys did well.
& i'm proud of you.
you've shine-d on stage once again.
do remember to come back for band on the 9th of november alright!



* SLs please take note that student councillors will not be there ( overseas ) *


special thanks to our band directors, teachers-in-charge, kranji & yuying secondary band.
last but not least, the school &,
any and every single one who helped/ encouraged/ supported henderson concert band.




Monday, November 02, 20098:15 PM

the audience sees and hears the band as a whole, not individual.


FOCUS & WATCH SIR.
in less than 24 hours,
henderson concert band will shine on the worldclass stage.
as
one band, one sound, one family.
rest early tonight, enjoy tomorrow.
with much love,
M.




Wednesday, October 28, 20095:28 PM

the audience sees and hears the band as a whole, not individual.


dearest band,
06 MORE DAYS..
to the day of us, as a band..
being on a worldclass stage, a world class platform.
are you ready, i hope you are.
cause i know we will be ready.
rock the stage, that's what hendersonband always do (:
November & December schedule has been updated! (:
meanwhile, TAKE LOTS OF CARE.
no more of falling sick, no more of MC(s)!
dont disappoint me, (:
michelle,
(with many many loves!)




Tuesday, October 20, 20097:10 PM

the audience sees and hears the band as a whole, not individual.


Dear Band,

these are the details for the dance practice i mentioned on last friday.
NOT COMPULSORY BUT.............................
PLEASE DO TRY YOUR BEST TO COME DOWNN!!!! tyvm (:


Date/Day: 21st October 2009
Time: 230pm (open room)
Attire: You can bring your band tee/ pe tshirt to school to change after your post exam activities. ( if you want. )
Things to bring: yourself and a hyper spirit (:
i hope to see most of you there!
we can make this work (;
with many many many LOVES,
michelle.




Saturday, October 10, 200911:11 PM

the audience sees and hears the band as a whole, not individual.


dearest bandmembers..


EXAMS ARE OVER!
& now it's time to work hard for esplanade concert (:

i hope you all have studied hard.
and of course practice at home ok.
i hope there isnt any dust on your instruments CAUSE YOU ALL NEVER TOUCH IT.
good for those who did (:
ok, to the main point of this post......

this is a special reminder:
band practice on monday (MARKING DAY)
- i know it's marking day, but you STILL have to COME!(:

8am-1pm @ Band Room.
PLEASE REPORT AT 7.45AM FOR FALL IN, if not you....... hahahaha nothing (:
and remember to bring your instruments, tuners, files, stands so on and so forth.
in addition, please remember to appear in PROPER ATTIRE.
you know the school rules, you know the band rules, dont try to be funny ok (:


please spread this message around.
& SLs, please inform your section if not you will........
know what will happen to you HAHAHA =P kidding.


24days.24days.24days.24days.24days
see you on monday (:
michelle^_^




Tuesday, September 29, 20098:45 PM

the audience sees and hears the band as a whole, not individual.


dearest bandmates,


END OF YEAR EXAMS ARE HERE!
and it starts tomorrow.
so are YOU, prepared?


i hope all of you are studying well and are ready for exams (:
at the same time, i hope all of you are taking good care of your health!
i dont wish to see my bandmembers getting sick alright, so....
DO TAKE GREAT CARE! :D

do take note that our first band practice after exams is on
12 october, 8am-1pm , monday. (MARKING DAY)
*refer to schedule for more details*
!! DO NOT BE LATE,
=))
and obviously DO NOT forget to bring your files & instruments.
PLUS, be properly attired. ( dont say i never remind you ar ^^ )

well, that's all i have to say.
ALL THE BEST alright!




& still counting down.....
35 DAYS TO ESPLANADE PERFORMANCE.
xoxo, michelle(:




Friday, September 18, 20097:03 PM

the audience sees and hears the band as a whole, not individual.


46 DAYS.

October schedule is updated to the band blog.

1. study smart for your upcoming EOY, i wish you all the best (:
2. do set aside some time to practise on your instrument, i dont wish to see anyone having to start from scratch when exams are over ):
3. while studying and practicing, do not forget to take good care of yourself because i dont want to see my band members falling sick! :D

i hope want to see good results from you all okay.
& be able to play well when band practice resumes! =))

you can search on youtube to watch other band play the same pieces as us too, if you're free.

p.s okto will be screening PHANTOM OF THE OPERA this sunday( 20th sept. ) 10PM (:


BM ^^




Wednesday, September 09, 20098:15 PM

the audience sees and hears the band as a whole, not individual.


Dear bandmembers!

Some of you may not know it, but Pei Xin Primary School has successfully merged with Yishun Primary! Please do take note that even though the name Pei Xin ceases to exist in the signboards, all you have to do is to go to Yishun Primary School instead to watch the routines of this top primary school band.

Also, I will be scheduling a visit to their practice on this coming Saturday for those who are not so sure of the way there. Please contact any of the majors if you would like to join this entourage.

Meeting Schedule:

Saturday 12.30pm
Tiong Bahru MRT Station



Take care,
Jacksonputra




Friday, September 04, 20098:10 PM

the audience sees and hears the band as a whole, not individual.


Dear Band (:


60 more DAYS.
to 3rd november.



As announced,
Peixin Primary School Band will have their practices as listed below:

Sat 5sept : 9am-5pm
Mon 7sept: 9am-5pm
Tue 8sept: 9am-5pm
Wed 9sept : 9am-5pm
Sat 12sept: 9am-5pm


Attire:
Band Tee/ PE T-Shirt + Sandals OR Shoes { bottom can be jeans or shorts }
!! NO SLIPPERS !!

please inform any of the majors if you are going ^^
& those WHO ARE FREE, please do go and listen to them practice.
* they are a GWH BAND *
they are practicing a few pop songs too,
including PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC & EVERYBODY DANCE NOW.
& those who wants to join them to play, you all can bring your instruments there too.




&&&&&&&&..
those who brought home instruments today, please do practise at home.
at the same time study hard for the up coming end-of-year exams.
TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELVES, i dont want any of my members to be sick ok =)))


Special Reminder:
Sept Holiday Thursday Band Practice
remember to bring your instruments.
& be properly attired.
CORRECT COLOUR OF HAIR ACCESSORIES- for the girls,
CORRECT TYPE & NUMBER OF EAR ACCESSORIES,
ORANGE BAND TEE,
SCHOOL SKIRT- for the girls, SCHOOL SHORTS/ PANTS- for the boys,
WHITE SCHOOL SHOES, WHITE SOCKS,
so on and so forth [ you know the rules ] ;)

report at 8.15am for FALL IN.
& DO NOT BE LATE.



study smart, practise hard
& take good care of yourselves!
MICHELLE =P




Monday, August 31, 200911:11 PM

the audience sees and hears the band as a whole, not individual.


Henderson Concert Band Wishes..

Our Band Directors:
Sir Badrul & Sir Faizal.

Our Teachers-In-Charge:
Mrs Low, Mrs Ng, Mrs Leong, Mdm Kwok, Mr Kenneth Lim & Mr Eugene Lim

& All Teachers Out There.....

A Very Very Happy Teachers Day! (:




64 days more!
withlove,
michelle (:




Friday, August 28, 200910:14 PM

the audience sees and hears the band as a whole, not individual.


September schedule is uploaded!


67DAYS MORE.
band, i know you can do it.
stop disappointing those who cares, those who wants the best for the band.
as well as those who believes that we can.
believe in yourselves, alright.
strive and work harder.
come for thursday sectionals, bring home your files.
those who can bring home instruments, please do bring home.
you know where your standard is, and you know what we're aiming for.
and our performance on 3rd november lies in YOUR HANDS.

& i hope want to see improvement, okay! :D


do your best,
& endure!
Michelle.




Monday, August 03, 20099:30 PM

the audience sees and hears the band as a whole, not individual.


dearest members,
i've updated the band schedule on the blog.

please try to come for the optional sectionals on thursday also take note that it's not compulsory for sec 2s & 3s.

meanwhile, please take good care of yourselves.
& i hope to see improvements on what i've told you all this afternoon okay.


Michelle.




Tuesday, July 14, 20099:31 PM

the audience sees and hears the band as a whole, not individual.


Hey fellow Bandmembers!

Please note that Band practices will resume again next week~ -yay-

Remember to also bring your instruments along for the practice this coming Monday (20th July 2009). Do be there early [i know the enthusiasm is overwhelming (I hope)], unless you have lessons in the afternoon.

Also, any practices on Thursdays will henceforth require only the Sec1s to come, section leaders please inform your respective sections about these updates. If you do not have the Sec1s numbers, rest assured as Michelle will be notifying them for now.

Alright, that is all, Do take good care of yourself and keep healthy if not you will fall sick (Obviously) and please listen to announcements and check the blog (this one) regularly as the majors will update it in the event of any changes.

take care,


on the behalf of hssband majors,
jackson




Monday, July 13, 20099:27 PM

the audience sees and hears the band as a whole, not individual.


dear members,
please take note that there will not be any band practices for this entire week.
please listen for announcements.

section leaders please inform your section.



on behalf of hssband majors,
michelle.




Sunday, July 12, 200910:23 PM

the audience sees and hears the band as a whole, not individual.


dearest members,

please take note that there's
NO BAND PRACTICE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
listen for announcements alright.
and do check the band blog regularly as the majors might update.
also, those who wants to go for the concert at botanic gardens ( 19th & 26th JULY )
please tell any of the majors latest by this friday alright!

any questions you guys can look for michelle :D

for the time being, please take good care of yourselves okay!

on behalf of the majors,
michelle.




Friday, July 03, 200911:15 PM

the audience sees and hears the band as a whole, not individual.


Dear members,

As announced by Mr Lim this morning, there would not be any band practices until further notice.
I hope everybody will practise hard at home, but also not forgetting to do your homeworks over the long weekend! Remember to bring your thermometers to school on tuesday and take care of yourselves. (:

SLs please tell your section about the band tee, esplanade performance ticket and about the botanic garden performance. Your section members MUST KNOW. If the section members don't know, SLs will be held responsible. (Don't worry if you dont have the sec 1s number, Michelle will be contacting the sec 1s.)

take care,
Junlin




10:37 PM

the audience sees and hears the band as a whole, not individual.


HELLO BANDMATES,
please take note of the following event that will be held this july :D

Shell-MOE Band Fiesta 2009
Date: 19th and 26th July 2009 ( Sundays )
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
Pieces that they are going to play: Selections from Mamma Mia, Saturday Night Fever and Disney classics like The Lion King.

Bands performing on 19th July:
Tampines Secondary School
Meridian Junior College
Zhenghua Secondary School
Yuhua Secondary School
Tanjong Katong Secondary School

Bands performing on 26th July:
St. Margaret's Secondary School
Chung Cheng High Schoool (Yishun)
St Joseph's Institution
Raffles Junior College
Yuying Secondary School




these bands are GOLD bands.
i hope you guys will go down and watch it.
Yuying Secondary School, our brother band is performing.
so do go down and support them too alright!
you guys can bring your pinic baskets along (:
those who wants to go, please inform any of the majors.

for those who doesnt know, listening to better bands helps you improve in your playing.
it also lets you know where's your standard is.

any enquiries, feel free to ask the majors.

on behalf of the majors 2009-2010,
michelle.




Tuesday, June 30, 20097:59 PM

the audience sees and hears the band as a whole, not individual.


Hello bandmates!
please take note of the following details.
section leaders, please inform your section about it or you can ask them to visit this blog or the notice board.

1) Opening of band room for borrowing of instruments.
the majors will be opening the band room on friday, 3rd july.
it is only for borrowing of instruments home and taking of files home.
NOT PRACTICE/ SECTIONALS.
for those bigger instruments, i hope you all at least bring home your files.
because CCA may not resume yet.
time : 1pm -2pm.

2) Band T-Shirt.
once again, we repeat.
the design of the band tee, IS THE SAME.
& for your infomation, it costs $10 per shirt.

3) Esplanade Performance Tickets.
the teachers-in-charge will be selling the tickets for the end of year concert in Esplanade.
each ticket costs $10, and each band member is entitled to buy only 2 tickets.


we are telling you these information on the band t-shirt and the tickets is because we couldnt have any gatherings, thus it's difficult to pass the message out to you all.
also, we're telling you in advance so you guys can start saving money now (:
members, please spread these information around okay!

we majors also do hope that most of you can bring home your instruments to practice, or even JUST YOUR FILE to familarize yourself with the pieces that we're going to play.

any enquiries or doubts, please do feel free to ask the majors(:

meanwhile, do take good care of yourselves alright!
& remember to bring your thermometer everyday (:
on behalf of 2009 -2010 majors,
michelle (:




Friday, June 26, 20093:48 PM

the audience sees and hears the band as a whole, not individual.


Dearest band members,

please remember to bring your thermometers on monday! (:
SLs please help to pass the message around.

take lots of care,
michelle (: