Classiques! at Esplanade will see Resident Conductor Adrian Chiang leading the Philharmonic Youth Winds through a programme of wind literature encompassing vigour, energy and passion.

Philharmonic Youth Winds will be performing Samuel L. Hazo’s Ride, an “exhilaratingly fun piece for any band to play”, as well as David Gillingham’s critically acclaimed Concerto for Horn and Symphonic Band featuring horn player Lewis Poh from The Philharmonic Winds and Singapore Armed Forces Central Band.

Singapore Symphony Orchestra cellist Chan Wei Shing takes to the stage in Johan de Meij’s Casanova for Cello and Wind Orchestra, for which the Dutch composer received a First Prize at the International Composition Competition of Corciano, Italy in 1999.

Also on the lineup is Equus, an excellent demonstration of “dynamic minimalism” and a “virtuosic show piece for winds”, by renowned composer Eric Whitacre, guest conducted by Tay Kai Tze of The Philharmonic Winds.

In commemoration of Gustav Mahler’s 150th birth anniversary, the concert will end with the Finale from Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 in D major, arranged for wind orchestra by Hardy Mertens.

Concert Details:
23rd December 2010 (Thursday), 7.30pm at Esplanade Concert Hall

Pricing:
Standard - S$15 / S$12 (EXCLUDE Booking Fee)

Discounts and Concessions:
Through SISTIC Website, Hotline & Authorised Agents
10% Discount for Student
Full Time students with valid student pass.
NSF personnel with valid SAF 11B (Military IC)
Please note that random checks on concession tickets will be conducted at the point of entry.
Patrons unable to present proof of eligibility are required to upgrade their concession tickets to full price tickets.
Through SISTIC Hotline & Authorised Agents only
20% Discount for Group Purchase (min 20 tickets)

Ways to get tickets:
1. Get from ANY SISTIC outlet
2. online booking: by clicking the link HERE

Hope to see all friends and students whom I've taught there. :)
Contact me for more details.

Hi fellow alumni,

as most of you would have received an email this morning from Mrs Menon. Ya, she's leaving CBSS.

To My Dearest Chong Boon Alumni

Over the last few years Chong Boon has transformed into a vibrant and confident learning institution with significant achievements, only because we enjoyed the support and service of the very committed and resourceful Alumni

As I will be moving on to Yuan Ching with effect from 15th Dec, I wish to place on record my gratitude to each and everyone of you for your generosity and kindness throughout my stay with Chong Boon.

I know you will continue with your good work and work closely with the new Principal Mr Yeo Kuerk Heng to bring Chong Boon to a higher level.

See you at our Alumni Dinner on 19th Nov.

Saras Menon
Principal
Chong Boon Sec School
'Throw your heart over the fence and the rest will follow' Norman Vincent Peale

Seriously, without her support, we wouldn't have form an alumni band. Not only her support, but the support from the main band as well. We wish her all the best in her future endeavour and also, thank her for her support. :)

Rehearsal Cancel. Will resume again till further notice.
Reason being, EXAM period and all teachers are busy.
will keep you guys posted again. :)

Hi fellow alumni,

Sorry to have cancelled today's rehearsal. Reason being, I won't be there as I'm away for masterclass and there isn't any one to conduct. Secondly, If the attendance is always like that, we're wasting the school's resources (IE: Power and manpower).

So, please co-operate and come regularly. Punctuality will be greatly appreciated. And ya, please help in getting more alumni back to play. Thanks! :)

Alumni Events

Breakfast with Stars of Chong Boon
Date: 28 September 2010 (Tuesday)
Time: 0745hrs - 0850hrs
Venue: CBSS Canteen
Price: FREE
Attire: Casual (remember, NO SLIPPERS HAR!)
please RSVP fast! Latest by Wednesday, 15 September 2010, 4pm.

CBSS Alumni Dinner
Date: 19 November 2010 (Friday)
Time: 7pm
Venue: Tessensohn Clubhouse Civil Service Club
Price: $60/ ticket
Theme: RETRO DISCO
please also RSVP fast! for the time being, only Jasper and Ami attending the dinner. Please confirm asap.

TML'S REHEARSAL CANCELLED...
WILL RESUME ON 18SEPTEMBER2010 :)
SEE YOU THEN AND SORRY FOR THE LAST MINUTE NOTICE.

Minutes of meeting is out. For those who've yet to receive the minutes, please get it from me. :)

Agenda of the meeting

1. Review on last concert
· Management (ie: scores, instruments)
· Players (ie: playing standard, attitude)
· Attendance of rehearsals (regular/ irregular)
· Band fund (Balance Sheet)

Upcoming projects?
· Will there be any concerts with the main band? Or our own concert?? Are Mrs Ng, Ms Tan and Ms Goy playing with us??? Or even any CBSS teachers????

Any other business
· Upcoming alumni dinner (Details to be confirm)

Hi fellow Alumni,

The date for AGM is fixed. Details as follow.

CBAW AGM 2010
Date: 14 Aug 2010 (Saturday)
Time: 10 am
Venue: Chong Boon Secondary School (either band room or conference room)
Attire: Casual Wear (No slippers hor!)

Kindly confirm attendance latest by 30July2010.

Thanks :)

Hi fellow alumni,

thank you so much in your hardwork and effort. As promised, after this concert we'll have a meeting. Details will be updated asap. Paiseh ah..

On behalf of Chong Boon Alumni Winds, we thank the following people for making our dreams come true:

1. Mrs Saraspathy Menon, Principal of Chong Boon Secondary School
2. Mdm Tay Wee Chin, Vice-Principal of Chong Boon Secondary School
3. Mrs Ng-Goh Shwu Jun, Mr Soma, Ms Goy, Mdm Ang and Ms Tan, Band Teachers-in-charge
4. Mr Adrian Chiang, conductor of Chong Boon Symphonic Band
and also all members of the chong boon symphonic band! =)

The following organisation of the loan of instruments:
Moulmein Wind Symphony
Millennia Institute Symphonic Band
Zhonghua Primary School Chinese Drums Ensemble

Thanks for your support and we look forward to our next performance! :)

Hi fellow alumni,

Please be reminded that tml there's rehearsal in school. Be there latest by 6.45pm. Please don't be late as this is our LAST rehearsal and it's like our FIRST combine rehearsal with main band. For those who'll be late, please sms to notify me.

Plans for tml:
7pm - 8pm: rehearsal with main band
8pm - 9pm: alumni rehearsal

Last minute Changes:
Instead of 4pm, Please be at the Singapore Conference Hall by 1330hrs this saturday. Please help by not coming late.

Thanks :)

Hi fellow alumni,

There'll be night practice on 2nd July 2010 in school. Please be there by 6.45pm.

Plans for friday:
7pm - 8pm: Rehearsal with main band (Combine pieces)
8pm - 9pm: Alumni pieces

Anyone keen in helping on 3rd July 2010?? we need help, maximum 10 peeps. Pls SMS me if you're coming to help.

Credits:
On behalf of the Chong Boon Alumni Winds, we'll like to thank the following organizations/ schools for their kind assistance:

Moulmein Wind Symphony for the loan of scores and piccolo.
Millennia Institute Symphonic Band for the loan of instruments.
Zhonghua Primary School Chinese Drum Ensemble for the loan of chinese drums.

The band would also like to thank Mrs Saraspathy Menon (principal of CBSS), fellow teachers-in-charge (Mrs Ng, Mr Soma, Ms Goy and Mdm Ang), main band players who've rendered their help, Chong Boon Symphonic Band for their support and kind understanding.

Let's make Metier 8, a successful event! Cheers!

Player List for Metier 8

Conductor
Adrian Chong

Flute
Ng Kai Boon
Fiona Lim Jing Yi

Oboe
Chong Kyou Un

Clarinet
Teo Ming Zhu Pearl
Ng Li Ying Michelle
Diyan
Yeo Keng Teng *
Tan Kuo Liang Marcus *
Izzah Syafiqah Bte Roslan *

Saxophone
Sim Yong Jun
Yang Sung Lee
Ng Soo Wen Justin
Tia Shi Hao Clement *

Horn
Soh Hui Shan
Jean Lim Yee Fong
Su Jing Yi
Poo Ting Wei *

Trumpet
Amanda Wu
Fiona Yeong Sun Xin
Lim Yiting
Joey Wong *
Ro Li Wen Selina *
Andrea Mensono *

Trombone
Lim Chin Kee
Guo Yonghui Jasper
Melissa Wee Lin Shin
Eileen Bei Yen Tze

Euphonium
Cheris Teo
Teng Yuen Yee

Tuba
Ami Yusoff
Loh Yin Ming

Double Bass
Ng Bei Fen

Percussion
Ng Xiao Tian
Shawn Jason
Angie Chew
Gan Seng Jun *

* Current Chong Boon Symphonic Band members
Total number of musicians: 37

Repertoire:
Landmark Overture
Ponyo
Alvamar Overture (combine with main band)
Legend from Yao (combine with main band)
Jai-Ho [Encore piece] (combine with main band)
School Song (combine with main band)

Attire for Alumni

All to be standardise
Long-Sleeves Black Shirt, Black Pants as well as Black covered shoes.
(PS: no crocs. whoever wears that, I'll slaughter the person!!!)
As shown above, for guys just dress the way I dress (No ties). For ladies, please dress the way how shihua (3rd from left) dressed.

Write up of the band:
Chong Boon Alumni Winds, the alumni band of Chong Boon Secondary School comprises of graduates from Chong Boon Concert Band. Although they have graduated, the alumni would return to Chong Boon Concert Band whenever time permits, to help their juniors improve and prepare for major concerts and competitions such as the bi-annual SYF. It was not long when the idea to form an alumni band, struck some of the alumni.

Putting thoughts in action, they banded together to gather the different batches of members who have the same passion for music. After much effort and with the support of the teachers and current band members, the Chong Boon Alumni Winds was finally formed in January this year with the strength of 20 members, consisting of members from the different batches all the way back to the year 2000.

Even with busy schedules such as work commitment, studies and national service, the alumni members committed themselves to the weekly or even bi-weekly practices. The Chong Boon Alumni Winds aim to bring all our alumni members together, and to let the juniors from Chong Boon Symphonic Band (previously known as Chong Boon Concert Band) to keep in touch with the alumni, and to know the upcoming plans and activites we have.
~Prepared by Hui Shan :)

To all teachers and current members:
The Chong Boon Alumni Winds management would like to express our gratitude towards Mrs Saraspathy Menon (Principal), fellow teachers-in-charge, Chong Boon Symphonic Band and all fellow alumni for making our dream come true.

HAPPY NEW YEAR, FELLOW ALUMNI!! =)