Hi all, SYF Balloting results are OUT..

In this year's SYF, the main band will be the 1st band for the whole SYF. Ya, meaning....

"...Band number ONE, Chong Boon Secondary School......"

We sincerely wish the main band musicians, ALL THE BEST and ya, WORK HARDER for better results. At least a SILVER, or maybe repeat the history in 2005, GOLD!!!! :D

want see more? visit http://www.sgbandfusion.com/syf-2011/


Oh ya, I've sent you guys a message via facebook. Shall post it here as well. :D

"Hey everyone, Kyou Un will be performing with the NUS Wind Symphony on 28 March 2011, 7.30pm at the Esplanade Concert Hall. They'll be playing nice pieces like PERSIS, INTERNAL COMBUSTION, MACHU PICCHU, ARMENIAN DANCES, LES MISERABLES and many many more!!! Tickets are priced at $15 and $18. If you're interested, please contact her. :)

and ya, both Chinkee and I will be guest playing for NTUSB in their upcoming concert, "Sojourn 2011". 31 March 2011, 7.30pm at the Esplanade Concert Hall. We'll be playing pieces like Give us this day, Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 - Finale, Dance of the Jesters, Slava!, Procession to the End of Time, and many more. Featuring the NTU alumni band. Under the baton of Mr Takehiro Oura and Mr Luk Hoi Yui (guest conductor). Tickets are priced at $15 and $18. If you're interested, please contact me. :) "

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.