TAMPINES JUNIOR COLLEGE CHOIR

2011-07-12T01:23:00.002+08:00

Hi guys, I'm sorry this blog looks a complete mess now, I'm still in the middle of editing & making changes; there's still LOADS of Photoshopping and other stuff to do so BEAR WITH ME! (:

- Denicia.

CHOIR JACKET!

2011-01-30T20:31:00.016+08:00

OMG HERE ARE THE CHOIR JACKET DESIGNS BY SHERENE SO PLS VOTE FOR UR FAVOURITE ONE THX!!!!!

the fronts...

the backs...

anyways, if u can't see the designs clearly, i've sent the picture files to ur tpjc.net inbox already so pls type ur votes in the chatbox THANKYOUVERYMUCH ^^

Latest updates!

2010-11-21T18:18:00.004+08:00

Hi all!
These are the latest updates for choir :D

Please check out your tpjc.net for the schedule!

There are a few changes made!
If there is a need, pls print it out or write it down somewhere to remind yourself! (:

SLS, pls take note of the schedule.
For Monday's choir practice, Ms Ong will be going through the SYF piece section by section,
starting with the sopranos!
All other sections, please work on the carols during sectionals.
For the other choir practices, if Ms Ong is working on a particular section for the SYF piece,
all other sections pls work on the carols unless Ms Ong has thought your section the SYF piece,
then only do you work on the SYF piece during sectionals yeah (:
Also, SLs, since we are having choir practices in the afternoon practically everyday, it may not be necessary for your section to have sectionals inbetween classes. Pls do let me/gill know if you want to cancel your sectionals because it may not be necessary. (:

On a lighter note, there will be less practices for the month of December because alot of sops
and tenors are not around, so we are left with altos and basses, hence its impossible to have combined practices. Section leaders who feel that their section needs more practice
can come back for sectionals as Ms Ong will be available on the first week of december! (:

Pls also check your tpjc.net and update the latest availability schedule so that we know when you are not around (: Thanks loads :D
AND BRING $5 FOR CHOIR FUND if you havent paid :D
TYVM :DDD

THATS ALL :D
Cya all soon!
Elizzz & Gilly

Muuuuuuuuuuuuuuvies!

2010-11-13T21:00:00.001+08:00

Hello! For the movie marathon, we'll be choosing 4 shows to watch! :D So please take a vote in the polldaddy box and choose ur favourite 4. Feel free to recommend some shows! Also, the movies being polled are what I feel are nice; there is a longer list below for you to choose from. They're random shows I've named :P So, if you want any of them badly, suggest it in the polldaddy box :)

May the best movie be watched! Haha! XD

View Survey

Alternatively.......:

1. Beowulf

2. HSM 3

3. Camp Rock 1

4. Camp Rock 2

5. HSM 1

6. Sherlock Holmes

7. The Day after Tomorrow

8. Salt

9. The Legend of Zorro

10. Sidney White

11. Ramona and Beezus

12. Ghost of Girlfriend Past

13. The Pacifier

14. Aeon Flux

15. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

16. Spirited Away

17. Howl’s Moving Castle

18. City of Ember

19. The Golden Compass

20. The Librarian

21. Prince of Persia

22. House of Wax

23. Mirrors

24. Resident Evil, 1/2/3/4

25. The Spiderwick Chronicles

26. Silent Hill

27. Fragile

28. One Miss Call

29. Pulse

30. Inception

31. Piranha

32. The Social Network

33. National Treasure 1/2

34. Clash of the Titans

35. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thieve

36. Click

37. Nanny Mcphee 1/2

38. Wild Child

39. Harry Potter 1/2/3/4/5/6

40. Shutter

41. 21

42. War of the Worlds

43. The Crazies

44. Underworld

45. Matrix 1/2/3

46. I am Legend

47. Race to Witch Mountain

48. A Cinderella Story

49. Sky High

50. 2012

51. Mission Impossible 1/2/3

52. The Mist

53. 1408

54. The Davinci Code

55. Angels and Demons

56. Anaconda 1/2/3

57. Hellboy 1/2

58. 10 000 BC

59. The Mummy

60. The Mummy 2: Scorpion King

61. Van Helsing

62. Lord of the Rings 1/2/3

63. The Core

64. The Seeker: The Dark is Rising

65. I Know What You Did Last Summer

66. Chucky

67. Man in Black

68. Man in Black II

69. Narnia

70. The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep

71. Enchanted

72. Fantastic 4 1/2

73. Pirates of the Carribean 1/2/3

74. Eragon

75. The Prestige

76. Zathura: A Space Adventure

[sorry arr, it's a bit long Xd]

Love, Sherene.

So what's happening during NOV & DEC?

2010-11-08T20:23:00.019+08:00

Ok, so here's the plan for the last few practices we're gonna have for this year! D:

SYF training comprises of sectionals, watching concerts, carolling...

For carolling, we're gonna learn 10 songs and.... we can hold scores when singing!

We know that the last few practices are gonna be like HELL or even worse, BUT! stay strong and hang in there because we're all in this together yeah?

Please don't pon any of the practices without super valid reason, cuz we're gonna be learning the SYF song which is EXTREMELY IMPT TTM!

Any queries pls ask ur SLs first before heading straight to MsOng yourself k?

Alrighty, that's all.

Feel free to add anymore info if there'e anything missing ya?

CYA SOON!
Victoria

Oh oh hi guys it's Gillian here! Anyways, all sectionals and choir practices will be held in the CHOIR ROOM. Except for 18nov, where Sops and Altos share the same sectional time slot. In this case, we'll update you on which rooms to use (most likely one of the SR and the Choir Room though) But the rest of the other timings, no other sectionals clash so you don't have to worry.

Sunday Pomo practice is highly encouraged because you get to sing the songs with adult singers! But it is not compulsory. But highly encouraged. Yes. Hahaha.

The Movie Marathon will be held on 10dec, Friday. Location is to be confirmed, because we were thinking of having it in a classroom in the school. Can you imagine, one classroom, we push all the tables to the back/side and then we lay out our floor mats, sleeping bags and we bring our own pillows and stuff and watch the movie from there?! So cool right! :D Hehe. Yes. But the school has to approve and open the room for us, so we'll update you guys.

The above schedule is just for you to see on the blog. The one that can be printed out and hung on your door or something, is sent to you via tpjc.net, kudos to Victoria! :D So yes. Head over to tpjc.net and download it okay? And remember to write the dates down somewhere!! But all practices are still tentative, but close to confirmed. So just be alert for any other changes on the way!

As Victoria said, we're all in this together :) A choir is special because it's made up of all our voices. Every practice is important because you get to learn new techniques, brush up on your old, improve on your own singing, learn new songs, correct old mistakes... And each and everyone of you is important :) I know so many practices will make anyone feel sian about coming for practice - don't worry, me and Eliz and pretty much the rest of the Exco is feeling sian about having so many practices too. But let's persevere together okay? Let's look towards that Gold, or Gold w Honors and believe that we can achieve it! Remember the musical we had, and Poland? We achieved success and we managed to get what we wanted because we were determined and passionate about what we were doing. So let's carry this passion forward, and hwaiting!

Love, Gillian! (and the rest of the Exco)

October timetable.

2010-10-02T20:59:00.006+08:00

Hey guys!

Here's a schedule of events up till the concert, "Wild at Heart" on 14th November. Please take note of the dates of training and if possible, write them somewhere! In your phone or scheduler or something so you're not lost.

Note, voice training will most likely be in Choir Room and Sectionals will be held in one of the SRs. The reason why we're practicing with Wild Empire so much is because we'll be performing our First Half songs with them to strengthen our sound. So yes. Please be responsible and take the dates of everything down!! I know it's a lot at the moment. But the concert is only a month away, so everything needs to be rushed out.

5th Oct, Tues: GP & Econs exams!

6th Oct, Wed: MTL & Chem

7th Oct, Thurs: Maths & CSE

8th Oct, Fri: Bio & E Lit

For those who have finished your exams by this time:
9th Oct, Saturday: To be confirmed, but possible practice in school with Wild Empire from 11am-1pm at LT1.

10th Oct, Sunday: You are required to go for practice with Wild Empire at Pomo, 4-630pm.

11th Oct, Mon: Physics, TDS, Geography.
1-230 Voice Training, 230-330 Sectionals (Liting, Guifang, Debs, Ain)
230-4 Voice Training, 4-5 Sectionals (Faidah, Shujun, Yiseul, Yiting, Victoria)

12th Oct, Tues: History, H2 MTL
1-230 Voice Training, 230-330 Sectionals (Gillian, Ariel, Xuehan, Emily and Nadiah if possible)
230-4 Voice Training, 4-5 Sectionals (Clara, Isabel, Sarah, Joanna, Audrey and Xinyi if possible)

13th Oct, Wed: Art
1-2 Voice Training, 2-330 Sectionals (Kingsley, Jonah Goh)
2-330 Voice Training, 330-5 Sectionals (Mark Weng, Ewan, Ray, Darren)
2-330 Sectionals, 330-5 Voice Training (Shane, Winston, Jingjie, Mark Yeo, Jeremy and Jonah Wang if possible)

14th Oct, Thurs: MARKING DAY
Practice in school from 3pm-6.30pm:
3pm-530pm: Haec Dies, Terra Tremuit, Tres Cantos
530pm-630pm: Musical group practice

15th Oct, Friday: MARKING DAY
Practice in school from 3pm-7pm
3pm-530pm: Haec Dies, Terra Tremuit, Tres Cantos
530pm-7pm: Musical group practice

16th Oct, Saturday: COMBINED PRACTICE
Practice in school with other choirs from 9am-3pm
9am-11am: Musical in Audi
11am-12pm: Practice with Wild Empire and Gan Eng Seng, Coral Sec
1230pm-3pm: First full run of Musical

17th Oct, Sunday: PRACTICE AT WILD EMPIRE
Compulsory practice at Wild Empire from 4-630pm at Pomo.

For 18th to 23rd October, even though we have post-promo 'activities' such as PW and MTL intensive, we still need to meet up to have small group practices. This will have to taken up by AOL group leaders to make sure that you guys meet up. So you may need to collate who's free when and who's not, to make sure that you have optimal full attendance at your small group practices.

23rd Oct - 30th Oct: Cool off for PW and MTL.

Okay, that's all for October. Sorry for the information overload D: But apparently it's necessary haha. Mug hard for Promos okay! We can do it!
Please try your very best to come for all the practices even though i know its just after
exams and many of you wanna play :D
&most importantly, take good care your health and your THROAT :D
All the best for promos (: WE WIL PASS IT YEAHHH :D

Gillian
Elizabeth

Update!

2010-09-05T19:49:00.005+08:00

Hey guys!

Just in case you haven't heard about the news, the concert on the 5th September is cancelled. It will most likely be postponed to November though, so keep your eyes open!

Please return ALL your tickets to Victoria, and if you had paid for it, please take your $16 from Jonah Wang. We need it asap, so please return it if you haven't!

We will still be performing our musical spoof at the end of the year, so try to think of any possible ideas to add/contribute to our existing storyline okay?

Meanwhile, Ms Ong will most likely be conducting vocal training in preparation for SYF AFTER our whole PW presentation and whatever is over. So please be prepared to sing again! Don't anyhow go lose your voice or eat a lot of chili/curry/fried stuff okay! Must take care of your voices so we'll be in tip-top shape for SYF next year ;)

Study hard during this one week break, let's do well for Promos as a whole Choir! We're all in this together!

See you all when school reopens! :)

Gillian

Adding on to Gillian's post, Deborah says that if you are holding on to Fiona's gown when in Poland, you can keep it (: Hahas yeah i know its kinda random but thats all :D

Work hard for promos people!
Don't give up nomatter how tough it seems okay!
WE WILL PROMOTE TOGETHER WHOO~!~!~! :DDD
Elizabeth :D

2010-08-29T15:58:00.004+08:00

Hey guys! :D

As you all know, it's our study break now and there's no CCA! >:( I feel kind of weird that there's no Choir on Wednesdays and Fridays now lol, not sure if you feel the same.

Anyways, for those who are interested to study together, let's all occupy the Library from 230 on Wednesdays and 3 on Fridays yeah? Since we're not supposed to have CCA now, let's make use of the time to finish up our tutorials and start studying for Promos! You can leave anytime you want aha because it's your own study time 8) Treat it like normal CCA time, but instead, we study!

Also, for the concert on 5th September, since we're not performing anymore, let's all try to go for the 7.30pm show! Please remember to pay for your 7.30pm tickets if you haven't! Pay to Jonah Wang asap. Most of the Excos (Music + Admin comm) will be helping out backstage, and Nadiah and I will be Emceeing so haha you guys need to find your own arrangements (as a section/own cliques) to go for the show yourselves yeah! It's this Sunday ;)

Let's all work hard for this short period of time! LET'S ACE PROMOS TOGETHER WHOOO and show them that not only do we work/play hard in Poland, we can also ace our studies! Jia you!

Gillian

UPDATES :D

2010-08-22T20:33:00.002+08:00

Heys all!
Please remember to check your email/gmail/hotmail for invitations because we're sending out the invitations to join the tpjchoir yahoo group alrights!

Also, please remember to bring your SHOES for the costume check on WEDNESDAY, 25th August.
There are consent forms going around tomorrow so don't leave school until you've collected your very own consent form from your SLs!! :D (sounds like some limited edition freebie LOL)

That's all for todayy :D
BLESSINGS FOR A GOOD NIGHT :D

2010-08-20T21:06:00.005+08:00

Hi all! This announcement is important so take note alrights (:

NUMBER ONE: Lyrics
These are the lyrics to the songs, please memorize them asap alrights ^^

Cash Changes Everything

Ps: The black words are the original lyrics, the green onces are the spoofed version.

Cash Changes Everything (I)
Love, love chang-es ev-‘ry-thing: hands and faces, earth and sky
Cash, cash chang-es ev-‘ry-thing: hands and faces, earth and sky

Love, love chang-es ev-‘ry-thing: how you live and how you die.
Cash, cash chang-es ev-‘ry-thing: how you live and how you die.

Love can make the sum-mer fly or a night seem like a life-time.
Cash now give us end-less fun or a night seem like a life-time.

Yes love, love chang-es ev-‘ry-thing: Now I tremble at your name.
Yes cash, cash chang-es ev-‘ry-thing: Now I tremble at your name.

Noth-ing in the world will ev-er be the same.
Noth-ing in the world will ev-er be the same.

Cash Changes Everything (II)
Off in-to the world we go; plan-ning futures, shap-ing years.
Off in-to the world we go; plan-ning shop-ping, try-ing shoes.

Love, bursts in and sud-den-ly, all our wis-dom dis-ap-pears.
Cash, bursts in and sud-den-ly, all our wor-ries dis-ap-pears.

Love makes fools of ev-ery-one; all the rules we make are bro-ken.
Cash makes fools of ev-ery-one; all the nets and cre-dit cards too.

Yes love, love chang-es ev-‘ry-one; live or pe-rish in its flame.
Yes cash, cash -es ev-‘ry-one; live or pe-rish in its bills.

Love will nev-er, nev-er let you be the same.
Cash will nev-er, nev-er let you be the same.

Lover will nev-er, nev-er let you be the same.
Cash will nev-er, nev-er let you be the same.

Ah –
Yes cash –

First Man You Remember

[Guys] I want to be the first man you remember
I want to be the last man you forget
I want to be the one you’ll always turn to
I want to be the one you won’t regret

May I be first to say you look delightful
May I be first to dance you round the floor
The very first to see your face by moonlight
The very first to walk you to the door

[Girls] Well young man I’ll be delighted
There is nothing I would rather do
What could be a sweeter mem’ry
Than sharing my first bill with you?

[Guys] I want to be the first man you remember
[Girls] The very first to buy me a big treat
[Guys] I want to be the one you always turn to
[Girls] The first to make my young heart miss a beat
(Away from the guys, but facing the audience) ew!
[Both] The very first...
The very first!

Other Pleasures

Other pleasures, and I've known many...
Afternoons in warm Venetian squares
Brief encounters, long siestas...
Pleasures old and new, can't compare with you

You amaze me! Where did you come from?
You do things champagne could never do.
Crystal winters, crimson summers...
Other pleasures, I would trade them all for you.

Pleasures old and new, can't compare with you...
Wild mimosa, the scent of evening,
Shuttered rooms, with sunlight breaking through,
Crazy soirees, lazy Sundays...
Other pleasures, I would trade them all for you.

Sailing off in the night on a silver lake
Taking more from this life than I ought to take...
Other pleasures, I would trade them all for you.

Mermaid Song

Guys: (I am a mermaid with golden hair)
I am a rich man with stylish hair

Girls:
I've never seen one like you

Guys: (Not all us mermaids have......I have no tail at all)
Not all us rich men love credit cards
I only want your love

Girls: (Well I've never seen any....Maybe a touch too tall)
Well I've never seen any spoilt brats with such big hearts,
I'd say this tale was a touch too tall
Maybe a touch too tall

Guys: (Sailors would smash on my jagged rock, lured by my siren song)
You are so pretty and beautiful
I only have eyes for you

Girls: (It isn't the song of the......that's where it all goes wrong)
It isn't your charm and your good looks that captured me
That's where your theory goes sadly wrong
That's where it all goes wrong

Guys: I thought you'd know better
You know nothing about rich men

Girls: You know nothing about poor girls

Guys: I do, much more than you
If I gave you ev'ry thing that I had
Would you stay here for me?

Girls: I wouldn't be foolish enough to stay by your side
I'd drive my Ferrari out of here
(say) Hasta la vista, baby!

Thats all for the lyrics (:
SPECIAL THANKS to those who helped to send me the spoofed version of the lyrics! <3 And also thanks to all of you who helped to come up with ideas for this set of lyrics :D

NUMBER TWO : Consent forms
There will be consent forms regarding the musical passed around on Monday (23rd August) so please be alert!
The consent forms will be passed to Gillian so SLs please collect
the consent forms from Gillian on Monday.
Gillain will sms you all when she gets the consent forms yeah!
Please hand back the consent forms to your SLs on Tuesday (24th August).
SLs pls compile the forms and kindly pass the consent forms to Gillian yeah (:

NUMBER THREE: Ticketing Sales
The tickets for the 5th Sept concert are out for sale!
Kindly purchase them from the admin comm in your section yeah!

Sopranos: Sherene, Victoria
Altos: Gillian, Deborah, Ariel
Tenors: Darren
Bass: Jonah Wang, Winston

Each ticket is priced at $16.
The concert is at Scape Audi, behind Cineleisure at Orchard.
The concert is hosted by Wild Empire.
Free seating.
The one we're performing for will start at 7.30pm.
Please buy the tickets from the respective people in your section (:
Please take note: First come first serve basis, no reservations, and pls kindly pay on the spot (:

We will be checking the ticket sales on Wednesday and Friday yeah~!
We have to try to get the tickets sold out by the end of next week,
so please sell as many tickets as possible (:

NUMBER FOUR: Costume check
There will be a costume check on Wednesday, 25th August.
Please remember to bring your costumes then to let the welfare, logisitics and publicity check (:! Its our last practice!

For the first half songs, we will be wearing our gowns and the suits yeah.
Girls pls check that you still have the belts, & if you lost your belt etc,
Pls inform us asap so we can prepare the ribbons to act as your belt (:

For guys:
You all will be acting as rich guys, so its fine to just wear your choir suits. However, please bring your own tie as part of the costume (not the choir costume one, another tie of your own selection).

For girls:
Dress as simply as possible.
Plain tops, dress or skirts.
NO shorts, slippers...
NO tight fitting or skirts that are too short.
Keep it as SIMPLE and POOR looking :D
NO heels pls (:

Just bring your costumes on Wednesday for checking yeah (:

NUMBER FIVE: Updates
Over the weekend, please visit this blog regularly
and also check your tpjc.net because we will be sending information over there as well (This blog is public so it's not kinda safe =P).
Another important thing to take note,
please check your hotmail/gmail/email etc because Victoria will be sending over
the invitation for the private tpjchoir yahoo group,
And it will be much more convenient to disseminate any information over there.
The recording will also be uploaded via the yahoo group yeah (:

NUMBER SIX: Fine system (:

Latecoming:
$n+1, n being the number of times being late without a valid reason.
For example, late first time: $2. Late second time: $3. Late third time: $4.
There is CAP at $4, which means that for eg this person is late 3 times, the person still pays $4.

Skipping practice without valid reason:
For pon-ing without reason, please note that there is NO fine system.
We follow the school's system because hehe pon CCA without reason is same as truancy according to the teachers =X.
So NOTE that there is no acceptance of parent's letter if you are sick! Only MC.
For those that cannot come on Wed/Fri due to studies, it's a valid reason so its accepted.
According to the teachers, first time skipping without valid reason, the teachers would have to be informed. The third time would result in being banned from CCA. x[
So please please please have a valid reason yeah (:

Scores:
For scores, it is $1 for every set of score that you forgot to bring. SLs would have to check for each song they do with the section!

IMPORTANT: THERE IS NO MORE 5 MINS GRACE. So if you come in at 3.01pm/2.31pm, its considered late (if you do not have valid excuse la). We look at the clock! So PLEASE come early okayy!!!

Thats all for now!
Please remember to check this blog, your hotmail and your tpjc.net mail regularly alrights!

Oh yes if there are any mistakes (as usual T.T) please feel free to edit this post :D
Thanks loads!

2010-08-16T20:20:00.002+08:00

Hi choir,

Practice on this coming Wednesday (18 Aug 2010) will be from 3PM-6PM.

3PM-3.30PM : SA-TB warmups

3.30PM-4.45PM : Sectionals

4.45PM-6PM : Combine

We MUST do the first half songs!

so please please please remember to bring ALL your scores thanks (:

And oh ya, to all musical group leaders and exco members, we will be having a meeting with ms ong together after the practice on wed.

kk that's all cya on wed! (:

-Victoria-

Relay system & Musical Groupings

2010-08-15T17:53:00.009+08:00

Hey all,
This message is very very important!!! :D
This is about the relay system and the allocation of groups for the musical (:

This is the new relay system for the choir, SLs pls take note alrights then if any problems pls feedback asap (:

Ps: Sorry dear Victoria i dunno how to upload that table up on the blog hehehe (: Im an internet IDIOT :D

Gillain will pass down msg to Elizabeth and the exco,
then Elizabeth will pass down msg to the SLs.
SLS, these are the ppl you will have to pass down msg to (:

Sarah
Faidah
Audrey
Clara
ShuJun
Roxanne
Yi Seul
Joanna

Isabel
Yiting
Xin Yi
Sherene
Victoria
Elizabeth

Ariel
Guifang
Emily
XueHan
Gillian

Deborah
LiTing
Ain
Nadiah
Mindy

Ray
Darren

Mark Weng
Ewan

Kingsley
Winston
JingJie
Jonah Goh

Mark Yeo
Shane
Jonah Wang
Jeremy

SLs, can you pls help to pass down msg later regarding the musical groupings ( just pass down msg ask them check the blog) according to the relay system to help test it out so we can iron out any problems if there is ^^

The musical groupings are below (:
Ps: the bolded names are the leaders for the group yeahhhhh ^^

First Man You Remember
Shane
Kingsley

Isabel
Roxanne
JingJie
ShuJun
Sherene

Guifang
LiTing

Mermaid Song
Faidah
Sarah
Mark Yeo
Ewan

JonahWang
Winston

Gillian
Emily
Elizabeth

Other Pleasures
Nadiah
Ariel

Mark Weng
Audrey
Darren
Clara
Yiseul
XueHan
XinYi

Cash Changes Everything
Jeremy
Ray
Deborah
Jonah Goh

YiTing
Joanna
Victoria
Ain

Mindy

In addition, Darren, Sherene, Winston will be the ones in charge for the costumes! (:
Also,can the leaders of the musical groups kindly stay back on Wednesday after practice to plan for the musical on Friday, so that during the 2 hrs that we have for the preparation of the musical on friday, we can make the most of it (:

JIAYOUX PEOPLE :DDD
WE're all in this TOGETHER (:

Eliz (:

2010-08-12T17:27:00.004+08:00

Suuupp choir!

Practice tomorrow 13 August 2010 will be from 2.30PM-6.30PM!

Here's the schedule:

2.30PM-3.30PM warmups + combine for the 1st half songs.
(but will be concentrating more on pastime & the french song)

3.30PM-5.00PM WE NEED TO CONFIRM THE MUSICAL & SING THROUGH THE SONGS BECAUSE WE NEED TO PRESENT IT TO MS ONG WHAT WE HAVE DONE SO FAR @ 5PM-6.30PM!!
(this is super duper important because she wants to see our progress.)

Anyways, we have a rough storyline so spoof the lyircs AMAP! or think of actions OKAY!?

thanks peeps, cya tmr! :D

-victoria-

August - September 2010 Schedule

2010-08-04T20:24:00.004+08:00

Hey all!
This is the weekly schedule for this month and next month!

6th August, Friday
NO PRACTICE :D
Condition: Pls pls pls pls pls come up with the spoofing plot/ spoofed lyrics for the musical songs and prepare it best by 11th August (Wednesday) so that we can decide on the final spoofed lyrics to be used in the preparation for the musical on the 13th August (Friday)!

11th August, Wednesday
We will be working on the first half of our concert on 5th Sept,
The songs we will be singing are :

I'm gonna sing
Tres Cantos
Haec Dies
Terra Tremuit
Pastime with good company
Ah! si mon moine voulait danser!

13th August, Friday

2.30pm - 4.00pm : Combined practice with Pasir Ris Crest and Kranji Sec choir for Ah! Si mon and Pastime

4.00pm- 5.30pm : Musical preparation

Songs we are going to sing for the musical:

Love Changes Everything
Other Pleasures
Mermaid song
Hand me the wine and the dice ( shorter version with dance)
First man you remember ( Tentative)

We have to spoof and have a confirmed set of lyrics for the above songs if we are spoofing the songs. Pls think of possible lyrics (spoofed version) for the above songs! (:

5.15pm - 6.30pm : Ms Ong will be coming in so we have to present to her what we have prepared

18th August, Wednesday
Similar to 11th August, practice for first half songs

20th August, Friday
Similar to 13th August, combined practice with Kranji and Pasir Ris Crest for Ah! Si mon and Pastime, followed by practice for the musical

25th August, Wednesday
Performance for YOG Poland people
We will be performing the first half songs..

27th August, Friday
No combined with Kranji and Pasir Ris Crest
We will have the full run through of the entire concert

31st August is teacher's day celebration,
So 1st [edited]September may be a school holiday.
If 1st September is a school holiday, there will be no choir practice.
If 1st September is NOT a school holiday, there will be choir practice.

However, there will be an extra practice on either Saturday ( 28th August) or Sunday ( 29th August). The confirmed days are still tentative yeah!

5th September, Sunday
THE DAY!
Performance @ SCAPE warehouse
*Scape is a new building located behind orchard cineleisure.
Details are not yet confirmed, but we may have to go to the venue ourselves.

After the 5th sept performance, we will break for our exam break and MUG HARD :D

For the people whose results are suffering and can only attend choir once a week,
Ms Ong suggested to come for the Wednesday Practice,
Then for Friday perhaps you can study in school until 4pm,
then come and join the choir in the musical preparation until 6.30pm.
That way you can still join the choir in the musical and just miss the combined choir practices with Kranji and Pasir Ris Crest. (:
It's just a suggestion yepx! And if studying in school is not effective and you prefer to go home to study, then its up to you yepx!

YEah thats all for now!
If there are any changes there should be updates :D
Oh yes if any of the above information is wrong feel free to update/edit alrights!

Cya all (:
-elizabeth-

2010-08-02T20:07:00.004+08:00

Hi Choir, for this coming wednesday's practice,

For those who are going to hospice, you will be released for lunch at 12noon and to meet at the foyer at 12.50PM as the bus will leave at 1.00PM sharp.

Those not going to the hospice meet in choir room at 2.30PM, (if your classes end at 2.30PM, you can have your lunch first then come in at 3.00PM).

We'll be doing the musical spoof from 2.30PM-4.00PM. This is urgent and needs to be finalised by 4.00PM becuase we need to practice the spoofing on Friday.

We will then have combine warmups from 4.00PM-4.30PM and the arts students should be back by then to join for combine warmups.

From 4.30PM-6.30PM we will be at the hall to practice fields of gold and i'm gonna sing for the 5th Aug performance!

And, we'll end around 6.30PM.

Please remember to bring all your scores.

k that's all. cya on wednesday! (:
-victoria-

2010-07-29T21:51:00.006+08:00

Hey Choir,

i know this may sound "aww man"-ish BUT, we need to have a study session tmr!
So, we will be studying from 2.30pm-4.00pm (COMPULSORY, so please bring something to mug).
Then, sectionals from 4.00pm-5.15pm max.
After that, combine from 5.15pm-6.15pm latest cuz the teachers wants us to end early yea? o.o
For those who are involved in the NDP songfest auditions, just come for the study session first if it's not your class' turn yet, then just go when you need to ya? then of cuz come back for prac (:

For the study session and sectionals,
SOPs - SR1
ALTOs - SR2
BASSes - SR3
TENORs - Choir room

Tmr ms ong will not be around, but try to finish learning the new french song k?

Please remember to bring your usual stuff and don't be late! (:

cya tmr!
ouh and ps for the late post x/

-Victoria-

2010-07-27T20:30:00.000+08:00

Hey Choir,

Practice this Wednesday (28July2010), which is tmr, is still on as usual from 3PM-6PM.
Those who have * programme just come for practice first, then leave at the time when you need to report for the programme k (:
Remember to bring all your scores!

cya!
-Victoria-

2010-07-22T18:43:00.001+08:00

Hi choir,

Tomorrow ( 23 July 2010 ) practice will start at 2.30PM and end at 6.30PM.

2.30PM-3.00PM : 2 sections combine warmups (SA, TB).
3.00PM-5.00PM : sectionals. go thru "I'm gonna sing" and "xiao cheng gu shi". If there's sufficient time then practice Fields of Gold(must memorise), Pastime and AOL songs.
5.00PM-6.30PM : Combine all 4 sections.

Please remember to bring your scores k! and don't be late! (:
Just in case IF we happen to be doing other songs also just bring ALL the scores that we have.

cya tmr!
-Victoria-

2010-07-19T13:27:00.000+08:00

Hey Choir,

This coming Wednesday's choir practice (21 July 2010) will start at 3.30PM instead due to the 'A' level listening comprehension examination. As for the malay students, we know that yours start and end later so just come after the paper k? :D

We will have combine first at 3.30PM,
then sectionals at 4.15PM-5.15PM,
and we will end at 6PM as usual.

Please remember to bring your scores and don't be late *(for the H1 CL students).

cya then!
-Victoria-

2010-05-22T23:11:00.001+08:00

Tampines Junior College Choir Presents,

Plaisir De Chanson 2010 with a self-written musical medley

2nd June, Victoria Concert Hall, 7.30pm

2010-05-03T13:38:00.004+08:00

Hello(:

Poland trip:
- You may use your edusave to pay for part of the trip if there is sufficient funds in your account. Dial 62600777 to check your available funds and get the edusave withdrawal form from Ms Liu
- Check in for payment by this Friday, 7th May (cheque includes amount after using edusave)
- There will be a briefing for parents on 22nd May (Saturday)

To be submitted by 7th May:
- Consent form
- Cheque
- Edusave form, if applicable
- Health declaration (please include all medical conditions/allergy/meal preferences etc)
- Room arrangement (SLs please help out with this, 2 per room)

Other admin stuff:
- J1 girls please bring $32.40 on Wed, 5th May to pay for the heels and those buying from seniors please bring $20
- Also, pay for the concert tickets
- Those who have not taken your measurement for the gowns/suit, please go to the tailor yourself (can get the address from Dionne/Azri)
- There might be a full dress rehersal on Wed, 5th May, so please memorise your scores well (Let The River Run & Haec Dies)

Practices:
- 5th May/ 7th May: Finalise details of musical
- 5th May: Rehersal for college day at 3.45pm (report to choir room first)
- 7th May: 2pm, report straight to LT1 (5-6pm: individual groups performance for the musical)
- 8th May: Practice at Audi for musical (9.30-10.30: run through musical on our own; soloist please learn the songs well)
- Subsequent weekdays practices we will have it in LT1
- 15th May(college day): 9.30am practice, 2.30pm performance

Our concert is drawing closer, so let's all practice hard okay!(:

Thanks, Sharon.

2010-04-28T19:31:00.008+08:00

Hi all, here are some upcoming concerts by various junior colleges, do watch them to learn more/new stuff. You may choose to watch any of them, but it is complusory for the j1s to watch at least the VJC concert.
11 May, VJC concert
13 May, MJC conert
22 May, NYJC concert
19 June, Vocal consort

Thanks,
Sharon(:

2010-04-20T22:43:00.002+08:00

Hi, this is the video on our mouth shapes which Ms Ong filmed on last Saturday's practice. Do watch it(:

Thanks!

Sharon.

2010-04-17T19:01:00.003+08:00

Hello!

Update of concert:
Soloists
-Love Changes Everything: Xiaoli (Yongjing as narrator)
-Seeing is believing: Chuinchi & Xiaoli (Grp 1, red)
-The First Man You Remember: Isaiah (Grp 2, yellow)
-She'd Be Far Better Off With You: Xiaoli & Isaiah
-Other Pleasures: Moses (lead), Yongjing, Isaiah & the male chorus
-Mermaid: Sarah & Xiaoli (Grp 3, red)
-Anything But Lonely: Chuinchi, Wendy, Sarah & the female chorus
-Hand Me The Wine And The Dice: Yongjing

Saturday practices will be at 9.30am. Please be punctual and remember to bring your scores, fine system applies.

For practice on coming Wednesday, 21/04/10, please come in uniform as there will be photo taking for our concert programme booklet. Also, the tailor will be coming down to take measurements for the guys and J1 girls. He will only be coming once so please be present!

Lastly, please be reminded that there should be no food and drinks in the choir room at all times.
Let's work hard for the concert and poland trip!(:

Thanks, Sharon(:

2010-04-07T21:21:00.003+08:00

Hi people, a few things to take note of.

Choir camp 2010: 09/04/10 - 10/04/10

- This is a compulsory camp and everyone is expected to attend. Those who have to leave early or are unable to attend, have to inform Ms Liu about it.

- This is more of a training camp and our main objective is to bond. This will do us good for our upcoming concert and poland trip competition.

- Choir room will be open in the morning for you guys to put your stuff first.

- Reminder: Do not leave the camp halfway without permission. Remember to bring your scores as well!

- Please hand in your consent form on Friday (09/04/10)
(If you are leaving early, please state on the consent form as well.)

- Dinner and supper will be provided on day 1.

- Breakfast and lunch will be provided on day 2.

- Remember to clear up after eating.

Schedule for the camp:
Friday 09/04/10
2pm: Camp Briefing
230pm - 400pm: Sectionals (Leaders + Timothy)
4-6pm: combine (Ms Ong)
6-7pm: Simple solfege music training (Ms Ong)
7-730pm: Dinner
730-830pm: Bathe, Interaction etc..
830-1030pm: Movie screening - TBC (Leaders)
1030-1200am: Supper & interaction, Sharing (Leaders)
1200am: Lights off

Saturday 10 April
630am: rise n shine + washup
7-8am: PT/games
8-9am: breakfast/bath/free-time
9-12pm: Telematch
12-1pm: Break/Rest/LIGHT LUNCH
1-4pm: Mass game
4-5pm Cleanup/debrief/Break camp

Packing list will be similar to orientation camp. Just bring sufficient stuff for 1D1N and a dark coloured tee shirt as there will be water games.

Poland trip:
Those who need to make amendments (e.g. update passport expiry date) and foreign students to have to submit their visa documents, please inform Ms Liu asap.

College day:
We will be performing on college day - singing of the college song.

Concert:
- Measurements will be taken for the j1s next week for the costumes.
- Selling of tickets will be notified on a later date.

That will be all, thanks(:
Sharon.

2010-03-17T20:39:00.003+08:00

Hi people(:

Choir on the 18th March will start at 1pm.

1-2pm: Presentation on our storylines for AOL. Skits will be recorded down so do include some dialogues and details into the storylines. These videos will be selected by Ms Ong and the committee as our real AOL stories so do a good job people! (:

2-6pm: Practice as per normal.

Note:
-SLs please send me the finalised namelist of your section to me lastest by Friday, 19th March so that I can compile it. Thanks(:
-Please be punctual and remember to bring your scores. See you guys!

And lastly,
HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY YONGJING!

Sharon(:

Caroling Name List &Meeting details

2009-12-23T11:13:00.005+08:00

23Dec
-GrandPark CityHall (530pm @ Hotel Lobby)
Fiona ChuinChi Sara XiaoTong Rebecca Moses

-GrandPark Clarke Quay (5pm @ ParkMall Bustop)
Angie Wendy Jessica Tracy Dionne JingJie Gabriel XiaoLi Isaiah Jesper

24Dec
-GrandPark CityHall (530pm @ Hotel Lobby)
Angie XiaoTong Sara Fym Sharon Vivian JingJie Amos DingYang Jeremiah

-GrandPark Clarke Quay (5pm @ ParkMall bustop)
ChuinChi Dionne Yvonne Belinda Rebecca MingLe PengJie David

-Grand Copthorne (530pm @ Orchard MRT Statn)
Fiona Wendy Jessica Gabriel Isaiah Roger Jesper

25Dec
-GrandPark Cityhall (11am@ Hotel Lobby)
Dionne Fym Wendy Jessica Xianda

-GrandPark Clarke Quay (1030am @ ParkMall Bustop)
Yvonne Rebecca Isaiah

-Grand Copthorne (1045am @ Orchard MRT Statn)
Fiona ChuinChi Angie Sharon Vivian MingLe Amos PengJie DingYang

-TangLin Club (1145 @ TangLin Club lobby)
XiaoTong Ruishan Belinda JingJie Gabriel David Roger

*names in white are your ICs for th session, pls report to them for attendance taking.
**Reporting time and venues are right beside th Caroling venue.

I believe Sharon has alrdy mass-sent all of you regarding this.
This is just a summary of all th caroling sessions for this week.

Girls : Pls remember to bring your hats for each caroling session
Guys : Pls take charge of your own ties.
ICs : Pls rmb to take attendance BEFORE th caroling starts. All attendance to be given to me by th end of th day of th session itself. :)

Wendy.

2009-12-20T21:58:00.003+08:00

NUH CAROLING, 21st Dec

Plan for 21st Dec:
- to be in school at 1pm sharply and we will start warm ups till 1.45pm
- 1.45 - 2.30pm: combined practice
- 2.30 - 3.45pm: group practice*
- 3.45 - 4.45pm: lunch/dinner break

*Grouping will be announced tomorrow.

Attire:
Everyone in jeans (any colour) & tee-shirts (any colour except white & black). NO slippers or sandals. Girls please wear make up. Santa hats will be given too.

The bus trip is one way only.
Remember to bring carol scores & do not be late! Latecomers will be fined!

That's all, thank you(:
Sharon.

2009-12-10T21:00:00.011+08:00

Upcoming Practices

11th Dec (Thursday):

- To be in choir room by 9am for warm ups and practice

- Assemble at foyer at 10.45am

- Attire for guys: BLACK long-sleeved shirt, BLACK long pants, BLACK formal shoes (those worn during syf), BLACK socks, and RED TIE
- Attire for girls:

1. BLACK DRESS (short/long-sleeved) with opaque BLACK stockings if your dresses do not cover your legs.
2. BLACK long-sleeved short, BLACK long pants.either of these attires should be worn with BLACK covered heels and SANTA HATS

- 2 caroling sessions: 12-12.20pm and 1-1.20pm

- DO NOT BE LATE!
- COME IN FULL ATTIRE!
- REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR SCORES!

15th Dec (Tuesday):
- practice, 1.30pm-4.30pm
*comm to be in school at 9am, to check out NUH with Miss Ong.

16th Dec (Wednesday):
- recording of college song and national anthem, 1.30-4.30pm
- report straight to audi

30th Dec (Wednesday):
- Choral Elite concert at Esplanade concert hall, 7.30pm
*Those who have not paid, please do so by 11th Dec

*Date for NUH caroling is not confirmed yet, but will fall between 22nd-25th Dec

Song List for 11th Dec:

1. Joy To The World

2. The First Noel

3. Angels We Have Heard On High

4. Silent Night

5. O Come, All Ye Faithful

6.God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen

7. Jingle Bells

8. Let It Snow

9. The Most Wonderful Time of the year

That's all, future caroling sessions will be updated again(:

Sharon.

Dec Practice Schedules

2009-11-27T11:29:00.002+08:00

HELLLOOO Choir!

pls check below for the prac schedule.

We may be changing the prac times such that they'd be shorter, but we're still waiting for approval from MsLiu. Till thn pls stick to this schedule.

Also, PLS RMB TO INFORM YOUR SLs REGARDING YOUR ATTENDANCE FOR THE DEC PRACTICES! TYVM FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION.

*in orange are th actual caroling sessions.

1/12 Tue 9.30-3.30

2/12 Wed 9.30-3.30

3/12 Thu 9.30-3.30

8/12 Tue 10-5

10/12 Thu 9.30-3.30

15/12 Tue 9.30-3.30

16/12 Wed 9.30-3.30

SLs pls text your assigned members and inform them that they are th assigned to sing.

you'd also need to text the assigned replacements too.

For those who are assigned as replacements, pls do not grief or be sad/jealous that you're not able to sing/perform. The SLs have their own reasons for assigning you as the replacement.

For eg, you may have missed out sectionals or he/she thinks that you are not clear enough of the songs. Pls understand them :)

Those who are not assigned to any of the 30Nov or 3Dec slots but are able to make it for Sat's prac, it'd be good that you guys cld tag along for the prac since it'd be our first combined prac with our caroling peers from WildEmpire and PJChoir.

Again, pls inform your SLs regarding Dec practices attendance, LATEST BY SATURDAY MORNING, 11AM.

Altos, jst a reminder that you HAVE TO let your SLs know of your availabilities for carolings on 22-25dec by tmr. Pls take th initiative to inform them yourselves.

Thanks.

Lastly, for those who are attending Sat's prac, PLS BRING ALONG YOUR CAROLING ATTIRES. TYVM. AND ALSO DONT FORGT YOUR SCORES! :D

That'd be all for today's update. :)

Wendy.

Caroling videos

2009-11-23T23:25:00.002+08:00

Hey people, here are some caroling vids introduced by Fiona :)

Please take some time &have a look! :D

2009-11-23T21:54:00.002+08:00

Hi people!
Sorry for the late update.

Anyway here's the caroling schedule as promised.

Caroling Schedule
*D=Date , V=Venue , T=Time

D: 30 Nov (Monday)
V: British Club
T: 1830 - 2000

D: 3 Dec (Thursday)
V: Tanglin Club
T: 1300 - 1330

D: 22 Dec (Tuesday)
V: GrandPark Hotel @ Cityhall
T: 1900 - 1930[Mostly ATBs needed]

D: 23/24 Dec (Wed/Thursd)
V: GrandPark Hotel @Cityhall
T: 1900 - 1930

D: 23/24 dec (Wed/Thursd)
V: GrandPark hotel @ClarkeQuay
T: 1900-1930

D: 24 Dec (thursd)
V: Grand Copthorne Hotel
T: 1930-2000

D: 25 Dec (friday) [2 sessions,2 venues]
V: GrandPark Hotel @ Cityhall, GrandPark hotel @ClarkeQuay
T: 1st session- 1230-1300
2nd session- 1900-1930

D: 25 Dec (FRiday)
V: Grand Copthorne Hotel
T: 1245-1315

D: 25 Dec (friday) [2sessions]
V: Tanglin Club
T: 1st session- 1315-1345
2nd session- 2030-2100

As seen above, you may have noticed that for 23,24,25dec, we have more than 2 sessions of caroling. For these 3 days, your SLs will then assign you to different slots, depending on your own availability.
So please, people, co-operate with us, &let us know of all your free times by Wed.
Your SLs will give you a template for you to tick at the slots where you are free.

Next, CAROLING ATTIRE
Guys : BLACK long-sleeved shirt, BLACK long pants, BLACK formal shoes (those worn during syf), BLACK socks.
The girls have 2 options for the attire.
1. BLACK DRESS (short/long-sleeved) with opaque BLACK stockings if your dresses do not cover your legs.
2. BLACK long-sleeved short, BLACK long pants.
either of these attires should be worn with BLACK covered heels.

Lastly, jst a few reminders.
1. Please bring the $12 for the concert tickets.
2. For those who have not collected your concert tickets subsidies, pls have at least 4 dollars with you to give Angie the change.
3. Those who have not paid ChoirFund $5, pls do so by WEDNESDAY

People, jst in case you guys have not noticed yet, Choir's attendance is not up to standard.
For those who are keen on quitting Choir jst bcos you think Choir's boring, Choir's taking up too much of your time, Choir's too tiring etcetc, PLEASE THINK FOR THE CHOIR AS A WHOLE.
Our seniors always say that for Choir, it's not jst one person who can make everything perfect.
Everyone has to do their part &contribute to make the Choir a better one.
If anyone decides to jst leave halfway &quit all because you think Choir sucks, pls think twice.
Think about all the efforts and time you've put into your CCA for the whole year. Think about the friends you've made through your CCA.
Please, just try to stay on for the remaining 6 months, thats all.

Our practices timings may kinda get longer for these few sessions but please bear with it.
With the upcoming carolings, i think it's reasonable that we have these practices.
So no matter how unwilling you are to attend Choir, please attend.

On a lighter note, Choir prac will start at 230pm and end at arnd 530pm on Wednesday, &there'll be no practices on Friday. :)
Faisal (Bass), Timothy(Tenor) and EkNgee(Alto) from WildEmpire are taking their time to help us with our sectionals on Wednesday, especially for TheChristmasSong.

Pls cooperate to make the Choir a better one. :)

Wendy.

2009-08-23T22:10:00.003+08:00

Hello people!
I'm not sure if anyone still tunes in to this blog but well im jst gonna update anw.

Reminder :
1. Pls rmb to bring $5 choir fund and pass to your SLs latest by this Wed or...
extra $1 each for those late payees.
2. Choir fines will be imposed on the first practice right after CCAs resume after exams.
SO BE CAREFUL, PEOPLE! Or Angie's gna haunt you guys for th fines. :D
3. I have a list of those who have not joined yahoo groups. Th list is not 100% accurate but ya. I'll announce to you guys on Wed. So those who have not joined, pls take initiative and join by this coming Wed.
4. Choir starts at 230pm this Wed. Do come on time, and for those who are not able to make it, pls let your SLs know th reasons for your absence beforehand. & try to make it for th last prac before CCA stops. :D

Thanks people!
Wendy

MIDI Software and file hosting

2009-08-17T22:34:00.000+08:00

Hey guys!

If you want the MIDI software I used to make the MIDIs, you can download it from http://www.anvilstudio.com/

The file hosting I use is www.mediafire.com/

Cheers :)

Ms Ong, we love you!

2009-08-09T15:58:00.003+08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR BELOVED CONDUCTOR, MS ONG CHIAK YIN <3 TPJCHOIR LOVES YOU VERY VERY MUCH!

P.S. And a Happy National Day too! :D

Choir Prac on 31 July

2009-07-30T20:52:00.000+08:00

hey all!

there's practice tmr at 3.30pm (:
please report at 3.15pm :)

Ms Ong will be there!
and please bring your carolling scores too!
there will be sectionals. (:

see you all there :D

-Wan Ling

Choir Tee

2009-06-23T23:37:00.005+08:00

hey people (:

on the behalf of our dearest teeshirt design in-charge Azri, the picture above is our teeshirt design. :) but there are still some things unsettled.

We need a motto for the shirt & please contribute or suggest some possible creative mottos :D

& please indicate where you would like to place ur section name/clef.

if any of you have comments about the shirt, please express your opinions through the tagboard. :D

[EDIT]
yup,this is a layout of the available colours for the tee shirt. (: & that the colours will change accordingly if you guys prefer another colour as a majority on the whole. yupp ;)

thanks lots ya!
i hope we can get this done asap.

ALL THE BEST FOR UR MID YEARS & SA2s!!!!

your secretary of 08/09,
Wan Ling :D

AHS Choir

2009-06-15T22:22:00.002+08:00

The Anglican High Choir will be holding a concert at the Esplanade, and they've so kindly invited us to go. :) It's quite a good choir, if anyone has the time to go, do try to make it. (However it's the week mid-year examinations start, so please take note before you decide to go>.<)

Deatails:
DATE: 30 Jun 2009 Tue, 07:30PM
DURATION: Approx 60 mins
VENUE: Esplanade Concert Hall
TICKET PRICE (Exclude Booking Fee): Standard - S$20
S$15 ticket for Student, Senior Citizen & NSF
Book your tickets at sistic: http://www.sistic.com.sg/

Holiday Practise and Arts Fest

2009-06-07T22:00:00.004+08:00

Hello choir, not sure who still checks the blog but the lastest update is the next practise.

12 June (Friday)

1-5pm

J1s only.

This is to give Ms Ong a chance to hear all of the J1s and to allow juniors to try taking up leadership after thhe Exco leaves.

ARTS FESTIVAL
The 2 concerts take place this coming Thursday(Moscow Chamber Choir) and Sunday (Ladysmith Black Mambazo) at 7.30pm. Please do not forget, you did pay full price for the tickets(at least for now).
Also take note that the concerts are held at the Esplanade, so please dress alittle more formal.
-FYI: According to the Arts Fest website, the Moscow choir performance is 2 hours long, the Mambazo choir 1 hour 40 min.

Keep up you energy and group spirit choir, see you on Thursday
Reb aka soon-to-be-ex-VP ;)

THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL PANORAMA

2009-06-04T22:29:00.002+08:00

Hey Tpjchoir:

It's been a pleasure to have been able to end on a high note yesterday at Panorama 2009. We had fun, singing our hearts out 100% (and 110% for some) and really being able to celebrate our growth as a choir. Just wanted to say thank you for the music, for the laughs, for the great memories we now have.

Take care,
luv Reb

Updates for the next few practices [edited]

2009-05-28T22:15:00.005+08:00

hellooo all!
it's your who-is-going-to-step-down-soon secretary here!
just to keep you all updated about whatever miss liu had said during wed's prac.
(some of the timings were wrong, have been edited over. vp.)

Fri 29 May - Prac @ 2.30pm, to prepare for rehearsal in the hall

Mon 1 June - Prac from 9-1pm with the band for Our Shared Dreams

Tues 2 June- We'll prepare to leave for esplanade by 11am, but the bus will leave school @ 12.00pm. ( Lunch to be settled before we leave for esplanade. any special arrangements t.b.c) & we'll depart esplanade @ 7.30pm

Wed 3 June- Depart school for Esplanade @ 7.30am.

alright,any more updates,i'll leave it here.
take care of yourselves & drink lots of waterrrrrr..
it's the last performance before the j2s step down,so let's all cherish the times we have together. :DDD

Love from your 08 secretary,
Wan Ling :))))))

Sat interview!

2009-05-22T14:50:00.001+08:00

All the best to all the nominees & everyone turning up for comm interview tmrw!
Don't be afraid!

:)))))))))))))))
Yours sincerely,
fym
for the last time,
wardrobe & publicity manager (08/09)

B-I-M-B-O, and Cheryl is a bimbo

2009-05-10T11:08:00.002+08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHERYL ANNE CHUA! WE LOVE YOU AND YOUR FACIAL FOAM :D HAVE A FANTASTIC 18TH!

with love, Choir comm 08/09 <3

The battle's not over yet

2009-05-06T20:49:00.005+08:00

I know many are disappointed that we didn't achieve the gold we were aiming for, but considering our circumstances, I am proud of how we held oursleves yesterday, and extremely proud of how much we have matured and grown together. No matter what, we're still a strong choir, and we will do better for the next time we perform, yes?

I appeal more to those who may have come from better choirs. Personally, I'll admit that I have problems with my singing, and I depend alot on the help and advice of those around me. Always do your best, and help the rest of your choirmates. That way, the choir benefits from your experience, and can grow to be the best choir in the world! (lol, sorry, couldn't resist)

Can I also ask a favour from those who took pictures? Please pass them around, so that we can remember the fun times as well.

Admin side....
Update concerning choir practises as well, the practise tomorrow(7 May) is cancelled, and we resume on Friday as per usual. Will be singing Sounds of Joy and Song Da Ge for College day (which is on 16 May), so do listen to the Midis and be ready to sing SOJ again.

The final deadline for Europe trip participants is THIS Friday as well. Please try to convince your parents to let you go, it's really a once in a lifetime opportunity. And this is our chance to win not one, but two golds for the choir.

I'll just end off with a quote from a poem "The Solitary Reaper" by Willaim Wordsworth:

'The music in my heart I bore, long after it was heard no more'

Come the end of this short, short time together, may we always hang on to the music we have learnt, and never stop singing.

Luv, Rebecca =)

SYF

2009-05-06T20:32:00.005+08:00

SILVER is still our hard-earned pride & glory!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:--DDD

Memories...

2009-05-03T11:08:00.005+08:00

Hi all, I know you've been waiting a long time for these pictures, and they're finally up! (YAY)

What we've accomplished so far is really unbelieveable, and I'm proud to say that what we've acchieved so much in so little time.

Just alittle update concerning Tuesday: all of you will be excused from morning assembly, please meet in choir room by 7.30, like before.

Robinsons

Neutrons

Flintstones

Incredibles

Addams

Simpsons

Wardrobe

2009-04-27T23:28:00.008+08:00

GIRLS
PLEASE BE PRESENT ON THIS WED TO TEST OUT YOUR PRETTY GOWNS.
Wear what you're supposed to wear, with your heels(here tmrw).

Seamstress coming at 5, be expected to stay around till about 6+.
For measuring for length alteration.

GUYS
Please pay $115 THIS WED.
Tailor coming on THU, around 5.
Please do bring your manly pure white tee and black pants to match.
***Urgent payment! ***

THANKS!

:D
fym

IT'S ALL IN YOUR MIND

2009-04-25T20:52:00.006+08:00

Don't even underestimate the power of your own mind. Even if you think otherwise. Even simple positive thoughts will help you maintain your cool and keep things in a positive light. Being focused during practices will help you internalize many details you are required to take note of. Being focused on stage helps you control your emotions and set your singing right. Have FAITH in youself. If you don't, who will...?

Why dwell in the past? Why think about all the mistakes that you have made? Probably the ONLY reason for you to think about the past, is to find the REASON for your mistake, such that you NEVER make them again. Why let this mistake linger in your mind forever and ever, and only to haunt you and make you nervous? Let go of your mistakes and LOOK FORWARD. Think about what you CAN do, and DO IT to the BEST OF YOUR ABILITY.

Something I need you all to realize: Fear is created by yourself. And probably the only way to overcome it, is to BELIEVE that you are CONFIDENT of facing it. NEVER EVER have the thought that you will be engulfed in fear, and that you will not do anything right. The moment that thought enters your mind, the worst will happen. Come on, face it. Everyone has to face their worst fears at some point of their lives. If this is your fear, then I think it's about time for you to start believing in yourself that you CAN overcome it.

It's not like we have not shown good standard before. WE HAVE DONE IT BEFORE. So why can't we do it again...? Stop letting your fear take control of your life. CONTROL YOU VERY OWN LIFE! NEVER SUCCUMB TO "FATE". ONLY YOU CAN DECIDE HOW AND WHAT YOU WANT TO HAPPEN IN YOUR OWN LIFE. And I believe that time is now...

Right...?

Roger.

PAYMENT DISCIPLINE

2009-04-25T20:37:00.004+08:00

NEXT WEDNESDAY, 29 APR:
EVERYONE MUST PAY
$115 ----IF YOU'RE A MAN
&
$47.90 ----- IF YOU'RE A WOMAN! (TUESDAY!!!!!!!)

I dont want to have to pay using my own pocket money AGAIN for those who havent paid anymore kkk!! I aint a freaking atm machine!

Thanks in advance. Remember!!!!!!!!!!!11

//Updated Note:
Guys blazers arrive @ Coming Thu, 30 Apr!
Girls gown scheduled @ Coming Tue, 28 Apr!

p/s/s/s/; Light note: SMILE, even if it looks fake heheh! :))))))

Fym

WARDROBE MONEY

2009-04-22T22:41:00.006+08:00

Dear sops & altos:

THIS FRI, please do bring $47.90 for the heels!
Latest THIS SAT!
I need to pay for the bulk-ordered heels this weekend so thats why!

***

Dear tenors & basses:

Can start paying the $115 for blazers & ties to Ming En!
Full payment made by May 2.

Many thanks & apologies for all these chaotic and insane urgency...!#$%^@#&@*$?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fym

Wardrobe dates

2009-04-22T00:12:00.007+08:00

Dates are tentative, may subject to changes.

Guys' blazers & ties:

Arrival @ 2 May

Girls' gowns:

Gown testing (length) @ 29 April (wear the heels this day while putting gown on, gown will then be sent back for specific length correction. also wear same inner wear as that time when your measurements' taken. *important day*. your presence is crucial!)
Arrival estimated @ 1-2 May

Girls heels:

Order list submission scheduled @ Tmrw (Wed)
Arrival estimated @ Next wk before 29 Apr (gown testing day)

~fym

URGENT [EDITED]

2009-04-20T20:55:00.011+08:00

Hey people!
Please take note of the following:

Ladies:
Bring $47.90
(heels). [REFER TO POST BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS]
Paying by instalment is accepted(as mentioned in Fym's online msg) but not prefered because it gets messy.

Anyhow, as long as I get the full amount latest by this saturday, 25th April, Im cool with anything :)

Gentlemen:
Bring $115 (Blazer + Tie).
[You'll get $30 in return for each of you from the school later]
Our 2005 senior batches paid $200 for their blazers(w/o ties!), so dont complain okay~
J2s, you are only required to pay the amount listed at the yellow column, which is the amount after deduction from your caroling payout :)

Pass the money to your SLs latest by May 1st.
Queries @ the tagboard or (online)msg Fym or me.

Many thanks,
Ming En ;)

Shoes (GIRLS)

2009-04-20T14:11:00.005+08:00

Hey girls!

This is official.

The shoes we intend to standardise to purchase is in pale gold colour. Cost is $47.90 (ORIGINAL PRICE $59.90). I know. Freaking EXXPENSIVE!!!!! But trust me, you'll look gorgeous in it.

Best situation is to standardise: Everone to buy this pair of shoes. Save you the trouble to find time to look for appropriate shoes too.

I'll bring in a pair of this shoes in tmrw's sop voice training session.

If you do not want to purchase the shoes, let me know, and bring your shoes u are wearing on SYF to show me on this Wednesday practice. So i can check your shoes with this standardised colour and confirm if you really can choose not to buy.

Thanks. Have a great day.

p/s thanks everyone for the efficiency to let me note the shoe sizes so quickly yesterday! awesome discipline :)

Fym

Sop SOJ Midi

2009-04-19T22:26:00.000+08:00

Hi guys!

The MIDI for Soprano SOJ bar24++ has an error at bar 66. It has been corrected already. If there any more problems/errors please let me know thanks!

Happy Singing :D

Amos

Hey Sopranos! (:

2009-04-19T21:04:00.006+08:00

Hey my dearest SOPRANOS (:

This coming tue, 21 april 2009, we got voice training with Miss Ong at 6 pm. So do make yourself available (: Do prepare to stay till about 8 plus(i'm not exactly sure what time it'll end, but this is just a rough gauge.)
See you there!

There's no sectionals on monday in replacement of the voice training.

If you've seen this, inform the other sops k. (in case the sms didnt get through) thanks (:

Love,
Sara Lee

*(!) SYF HEELS (Girls) ******

2009-04-19T15:06:00.014+08:00

EMERGENCY!!!!!!

http://www.soccerwebsite.org/shoe-size-chart.gif

CLICK TO ENLARGE. REFER TO EURO (Adult) TABLE.
Inches measured - the length from your biggest toe to your heel.

I need to know all of your shoe sizes(35, 36 etc) so let me know by TONIGHT (12AM)!

Send me via tpjc.net (Foo Yu Min - 08S24), with subject title: (Your shoe size).
Throw me questions via tagboard here.

THANKS

Fym

More vocal health TIPS (:

2009-04-19T12:38:00.002+08:00

- Be sure you keep your vocal folds moist and well lubricated. You can do this by drinking plenty of liquids throughout the day.

- Keep tea and coffee consumption to a minimum though, as the caffeine in these drinks dries out the vocal folds and can make the voice sound raspy and scratchy. Alcohol is also bad for the voice, as it dehydrates the body and therefore the vocal folds.

- Take time to take a relaxed, deep breath when you need to before you start to sing or speak. It will make you feel calmer and more confident.

- After speaking for a long time, warm-down by drinking some tepid water. Yawn and then breathe deeply. A yawn is a good exercise for singing as well.

- To nurse your voice through a cold or a throat infection, steam it - put some hot water in a basin, lean over it gently with a towel over your head and inhale the steam. Be careful not to scald yourself! For the best results, do this several times a day for approximately 10 minutes at a time.

- Look after your voice. Don't strain it. Eliminate background noise before you try to speak loudly over it. If you have to project your voice, always use breath support.

- Watch that you DO NOT push your voices from the throat. When you speak, your navel should move towards your backbone. If this doesn't happen, you won't get the best from your voice and you may even damage your voice without realising it.

Oh, and no orange juice too! :D

Love, Sara Lee <3

watch ur DIET!

2009-04-19T10:13:00.004+08:00

Hey choir ppl!

As you know, the SYF and the Europe trip is coming up, and we should all be keeping our voice in good shape.

So from TODAY onwards, (no more "aiyah tomorrow then I start") as much as possible, please avoid dairy products, spicy food, chocolates, or anything that causes throat irritation and phlegm.

Only those responsible and willing ones will benefit from this, and it's up to your self-control to keep your voice + throat in the best condition possible, which is to try to get rid of all the phlegm in ur throat. (read: yourself)

6 more practices to go!!! Last stretch of 2 weeks before SYF. Put in all your effort and you won't regret. =)

Roger =)

Important details

2009-04-13T21:56:00.004+08:00

Hello people! It’s ME! :D
Im helping our beloved secretary(who is currently busy studying for a test) to post some important matters :)
Yup, so please take note of the following (given by Ms Liu) :

24th April (Fri)-
Full dress rehearsal at VCH - all choir members
excused from full day of lessons. Students to report to school at normal timing
(before assembly), go for assembly and bus to depart college at 8.15am. Make up
and all to be done before that.

5th May -
SYF Competition Day- all choir members excused from full
day of lessons. Same instructions as above, bus to depart college at
9am.

Oh yes people who are going for the Europe Trip, please please please remember to make a photocopy of your passport for submission on Wednesday, 15th April.

Looks like Wednesday is an important day because there are so many things to settle hence, your attendance would be greatly appreciated :)

Should I also remind all of you to be punctual (unless you have valid reasons), if not you’ll be FINED $1, whereby the amount will increase as the occurrence of your latecoming increases. Don’t say I didn’t warn you ;)

^^ Ming En

Thursday 16 April

2009-04-13T21:21:00.003+08:00

This is for the Tenors.

We are having sectionals at 5pm to around 6.30pm this thursday. Come whenever you end, the earlier we clear up the wrong notes, the faster we can end.

Please try to make time for the extra sectionals because there is really no time anymore.

They are many little mistakes and we really have to work at it. For those who cannot come, please practise and look through your scores at your own time. Those who do come, help those who did not.

Thanks guys :) see you!

Regards,
Amos

MIDIs

2009-04-13T00:24:00.002+08:00

Hi guys!

The updated MIDI files for Sounds of Joy and Alleluja are up already. If there are any problems with the midis or you forgot the password, just message me on tpjc.net or drop me an sms.

Please do listen to them and make sure you know your part very well.

Happy Singing!

Amos

P.S. Thanks Roger for helping me a lot :) Thank You ^^

Costume Matters

2009-04-12T23:44:00.002+08:00

girls' gowns are done already.

now it's the guys turn to have your measurements for your suits taken.

all guys please be there for wednesday's practice because fym,our wardrobe mistress has already contacted the tailor to come down at 6pm on wednesday practice.

so for the sake of the tailor,i expect full attendence from everyone,especially the guys.

if you cant make it on that day for certain reasons,you'll have to go down to the tailor yourself to have your measurements taken.
i want all the guys to look handsome in your suits and the girls pretty in your elegant gown with a suitable off-white colour 2-inch heels.

dont be late.
see you all!

Wan Ling , on behalf of fym :)

SYF, 9 more practices. FOCUS!!

2009-04-11T19:00:00.007+08:00

Hello all

Since you're on this page, read the post below. Dont just scan and quicky browse through this.

Details you should and must know about SYF

The SYF Central Judging of Choirs will be held in April and May 2009, details as follows:

Junior College/Centralised Institute (JC/CI)
Date : 5 May 2009Time : 9.00 am-6.00 pm
We're the ninth choir, after National Jc.

Venue: Victoria Concert Hall

JUDGING CRITERIA
The judging criteria are as follows:

50% - Technique
Articulation

Diction

Dynamics

Intonation

Rhythm

Tone

50% - Musicianship

Balance

Blend

Expression, (not the face, but how you express the mood of the song. )

Interpretation

Phrasing

Style

AWARDS

The Central Judging provides the opportunity for choirs to benchmark their performance standards. There is no pre-determined number of gold, silver or bronze awards.

Participating choirs will be awarded certificates based on their performances as follows:

• Gold 80% and above
• Silver 70% to 79%
• Bronze 60% to 69%
• Certificate of Participation 59% and below
To recognise the outstanding achievement of choirs that have attained high performance standards, schools that obtain a final mark of 85% and above will receive the Gold award (with Honours).

The decision of the panel of adjudicators is final and no appeal will be entertained.

Having read this, i hope you all will not lose focus during practices, regardless its secitonals or extra sectionals or combine. All are equally important and you should always put in your best foot forward.

We need to sense the urgency that we have not enough time left. Its not possible to correct the same mistakes every single practice. We have other parts to work on too. So please take some time off( preferably, 15-30 mins off daily to recap what your sectional leader has gone through with you.) Its best to reach home when your mind is still refresh of what we have just done.

AND

If there's anything you're unsure, do take the INITIATIVE to ask your sectional leaders how this is going to be done in the correct way. You cant expect them to approach you all the time. It takes 2 hand to clap, and both needs to put the same effort into your song as well.
Perform your best and you'll have no regrets.

Everyone must play a part in this. We are a choir, and that means

One choir, one sound.

No one is going to be left out.

LASTLY,

Believe in yourself, AND

Believe in the CHOIR that we can do this together and achieve our ultimate goal.

Love,

Sara Lee <3

April Baby (:

2009-04-11T17:46:00.002+08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WONG RUI SHAN! THANK YOU FOR BEING SUCH A NICE SL ((((:

with love, choir comm 08/09 (:

P.S. people, look at her for the best smiling face while singing alright (:

Getting to Aliwal Street

2009-04-09T21:43:00.006+08:00

i'm sure those who have signed up for the yahoo groups,you all must have already received wan rong's email.
i'm making sure this is the last time i'm transferring info from there to here,so make sure go sign up for the yahoo groups if you havent.

Dearest Choir,

Attached is a detailed map in how to get to Aliwal Street.
Meet at Bugis Station.

As you can see from the bottom left corner,there's a Golden Landmark Shopping Complex. Before getting to Golden Landmark Shopping Complex, you will reach Raffles Hospital which is just beside Golden Landmark(can't be seen because the map got chopped off).

After walking pass the Golden Landmark, walk along the north bridge road and turn into Kandahar Street and cut through Malay Heritage Centre. There is a carpark beside the heritage centre. And then you will safely reach Aliwal Street.

It is best to print it out and get your way there. Hope this helps!!

Address is: Blk 32 Aliwal Street, Number One Costume Costume (there is a bigbig bat man's car parked outside the building).

Enter the building and take the stais on your left up to 3rd Level, where studio A/B are located.

umm.i'm sure you all understand instructions ya?
please meet in advance before walking there.
DONT BE LATE.
so,please gauge the time that you need to find your way there.

see you guys there!

drink more water & take care of yourselves!!!

[dont fall sick like me.lol]

Wan Ling <333

Choir Tee!!

2009-04-08T23:11:00.002+08:00

I really would like to have a choir tee before we go for the Europe trip, so this is a shout-out to the whole choir: If you can draw, or have a design in mind, please pass it to either me( Reb a.k.a VP) or Fym(wardrobe mistress) latest by THIS SATURDAY. We would really love to hear your input, and have a design that we all would be proud to wear.

Just take note that the t-shirt design should contain:
-the words 'TPJC'/'Tampines Junior College' and 'choir', or 'TPJChoir'
-nothing offensive and vulgar

Also, consider what colour the shirt must be, as we don't want it to be the same as the other CCA shirts that have already been printed. (I think the general consensous is for a black tee, but you can consider whatever colour you want)

Don't forget this Friday's practise, I'll see you all there :)
Rebecca

Good Friday's Practice

2009-04-07T20:17:00.002+08:00

Hey all,
there is practice this friday.
Ms Ong booked a venue near lavender MRT this friday afternoon from 1-7pm.
Keep your time free for this period of time.
but different sections will go at different timings.

Please keep in mind that SYF is less than a month away & apparantly, there isn't any other suitable days to make up for the lost time for this fri's practice.
So,cooperate & come for prac.
We still have to perform at PJ on saturday.
i'm sure all of you wont want to screw up the songs again,especially in another school.

P.S Dont ask me why, because i do not have the answers to your questions.

P.P.S Take care of yourselves,especially those who were drenched in the rain last sat. I dont want all of you to fall sick at this period of time. Drink lots of warm water. :)

Wan Ling <333

SRs available for use

2009-04-06T20:05:00.003+08:00

Hello everybirdy, here's a list of timings we can use the SRs for additional practices.

This week's available SRs:
Tues (SR1 from 330-5pm, continue at SR3 from 5pm to 630m) (SR2 from 330-630)
Wed (SR1 and 2 from 1pm onwards, SR3 from 3pm onwards only)
Fri (SR1,2,3 from 9am onwards)

Work hard! We're less than 30 days away, that's a damn short period of time okay. GAMBATTE (:

<3, Amanda

SOJ, Nachtwache, Alleluja

2009-04-04T19:12:00.002+08:00

Hey yo, Amanda here (:

Altos, please remember the extra sectionals on Tuesday, 4:30 in CHOIR ROOM. Those who finish lessons later, just go to choir room asap. We'll hopefully finish by 6:30, later if necessary.

This goes out to all sections, please do go through whatever we've done today, remember and apply it during the next practice. Don't let all our efforts go down the drain.

After listening to our choir exchange recording, we definitely have improved but it isn't enough. So do continue to work hard, don't burn out, rest well and keep on improving (:

Gotta dash off, see ya'll next Wednesday (:

P.S. For those who're cheering the soccer boys on Monday, don't scream 'til you lose your voice hor. ><

Confirmed List of People going for the Europe Trip

2009-04-02T12:19:00.004+08:00

1. CHERYL ANNE CHUA MEI YING
2. WONG YUN CHAK
3. YVONNE SOH YING YAN
4. ANGIE LIM AN QI
5. CHNG RU YING WENDY
6. JERMAINE LEE MIN QI
7. FOO YU MIN
8. LEE MING EN
9. LEE WAN LING
10. LEE XIN YEE SARA
11. CHAN XIAO TONG
12. CHERYL QUEK YUN HUI
13. FOO JONG JEE REBECCA
14. GOH QIU TING
15. WONG RUI SHAN
16. CHIA HUI HOON FIONA
17. CHIN YING TING MABEL
18. HENG SHU HUI SHARON
19. JESSICA TAN JIA EN
20. KOH JIEYU BELINDA
21. NATHALIE LIM YU ZHI
22. SAMIA FERDOUS
23. TAN WAN TENG VIVIAN
24. TRACY YANG SHIHUI
25. AMANDA POH LEE LENG
26. PRISCILLA NEO SIN YI
27. SHERYL YEO HUI CHENG
28. GHUI YEW MING AMOS
29. TAN XIAO LI
30. CAI XIANDA
31. JEREMY TAN KOK LOON
32. ONG JING JIE
33. SIM CHEN XING
34. CHARLES EDMOND TAN YAN ZHI
35. GABRIEL SIEW HAO YANG
36. LEONG ER XUAN JESPER
37. LIN XUEHEN
38. WONG MING-LE
39. GOH HAN JOEL
40. JONATHAN KOH ZHI WEI
41. TAN HOW YEE JEREMIAH
42. YOU JINCHENG ROGER
43. LIM DING YANG
44. TEE YUAN CHENG ISAIAH
45. KOH RUI WEN JOEL
46. AZRI B ALWI
47. CHIA YU LE MARCEL
48. HONG KAY SUNG DAVID
49. LEE JING HAN
50. LIN XUEFANG
51. LOW YONG JING
52. TEOH PENG JIE

I will print out the list for all of you to check your details in due course.

Wan Ling :)

Overseas Trip

2009-03-29T13:19:00.002+08:00

Dear all,

please check your tpjc.net for the online msg that ms liu has sent.
it's a letter for your parents about this trip.
it is to answer their queries about the trip.
hopefully they will allow you to go for this once in a life time trip with the choir.

please give your SLs the confirmation for the trip by this coming wednesday.

Thanks :)

those who havent joined the yahoo groups,join it.the link to the group is under the tagboard.

Wan Ling

Update for Practice

2009-03-26T13:16:00.002+08:00

Hey all,

how was it without your seniors on Wednesday?

Anyway, the details for the recording of the college song is out already.

It is confirmed tt we'll be rehearsing for the college song this Fri,maybe for awhile during or after practice.

and WE ARE RECORDING THE SONG THIS SATURDAY.

SO, i expect everyone to be present.

& yup,girls,please remember to pay for your gowns k.
it's $65.

j2 girls,the carolling payout is out already.
meet me aft prac, cos i'll tell you how much you have earned.

Wan Ling :)

20.03.09

2009-03-21T01:23:00.012+08:00

[from my perspective]

Immerse your voice

Into the sorrowful rhythm

Of that graceful night wind

The wind full of cries, full of misery

From a broken world left unnoticed.

__Nachwache I.

The melody of the dance

With a hidden story

Left unsung...

For us to sing

__Sounds of joy

Stillness deep in my heart

Lives a prayer

A longing for something...

Beyond reach

___Allelujah

But,

"With determination, nothing is beyond reach."

We can do it, TPJChoir. :-)

~Fym
(Hopefully these pics can help in envisioning the songs...)

Credits:
http://hannadeva.deviantart.com/
http://x-horizon.deviantart.com/
http://anthonyfoti.deviantart.com/
http://ximawo.deviantart.com/
http://ceruleanlynx.deviantart.com/
http://gerbenher.deviantart.com/
http://elwynellessar.deviantart.com/
http://rosenkreutz.deviantart.com/
http://katiesphotography.deviantart.com/

20 March 2009, A change that we should see in each and every of us.

2009-03-20T23:38:00.004+08:00

Hey guys,
i'm sure each and every of us must have felt the same after today's performace at VJC. Disappointed, after we've work so hard on our pieces for the past few weeks.

Hmm. i choose not to disclose much stuff here, will talk to you guys soon during choir cos its pretty inconvenient.

But in general, this is not the time to point finger's which section or who's at fault.

This choir consists of each and everyone of us, and how we work together as a choir gives us the sound quality we want to achieve. One choir, one sound.

I suppose there are two ways to see today's performace. You either take it as an encouragement to spur you on to work even harder, or.. to see it as a disappointment and leave things the way it is. I know we're disheartened, but do not let this emotion take over you and affect the rest of your performance.

But, do not shrug this lesson aside, remember and learn from this. Take today as a lesson to be learnt.

We believe that each and every one of us are capable to acheiving greater heights.

Do take your sectional and warm up seriously.

and Yes, Actions speak louder than words.

Remember, the best is yet to be. Believe in yourself k. Read below:

Cheer up all, we all can do it! (:

With much love,
Sara Lee

Salve Regina

2009-03-19T16:07:00.003+08:00

opps. hello.
i found this video.
it brings back those concert memories last year..
the performance at Esplanade last year during our Phasir De Chanson concert last year.

just look at the proportion! haha. and thank goodness we are going to have a change in the gowns, GIRLS!!! :D

let's hope we can perform better than this at Slovakia.
but we must first clinch that GOLD back (hopefully we can add the honours behind) during SYF.
JIAYOU!

Wan Ling :)))

Friday's Practice

2009-03-19T11:14:00.003+08:00

hey everyone, i hope you have benefited from the session we had with the maestro on tuesday. :)

anyway,this is the schedule for friday's practice.
it will be super tiring,so please have an early night tonight & have more sleep.

8-8.30am Warm Ups
8.30-9.30am Practice with Ms Ong
9.30-11am Own Practice
11-12.30pm Lunch + Sleep/Nap
12.30-1pm Warm Ups [again]

*NOTE: Schedule maybe subjected to changes due to unforeseen circumstances.

Sing well with emotions on friday ok? Let's do our best! :D
WAY TO GO, TPJCHOIR!! :)))

With Love,
Wan Ling <333

HAPPY 17TH! :D

2009-03-17T20:42:00.001+08:00

HAPPY 17TH BIRTHDAY TO OUR SUPERMODEL,
YONG JING!!! :DDD

(lol. must insert a supermodel pose from you here. ahaha)
please watch your standing posture!
haha.

with lots of love on behalf of the choir,
YOUR SECRETARY,
Wan Ling

guess who's 18? (:

2009-03-15T22:54:00.003+08:00

HAPPY 18th BIRTHDAY REBECCA FOO! :D:D:D KEEP ROCKING ON, VICE PRESIDENT! HOPE YOU'VE HAD A GREAT DAY TODAY ((((:

WITH LOVE, CHOIR COMM 2008/09 <3

p.s. don't be so fierce all the time! no good for the heart, y'know xD

amanda (:

2009-03-14T22:08:00.007+08:00

Hi all, let me try to put up the rest of the pictures now.* If any one has any more pictures to share on the blog, you can pass them to me or Wan Ling to upload.

*Ok, computer's having some problems, so I'm holding back the group photos for just alittle while more. So sorry >.<

Another thing: this concerns the SAF(S'pore Arts Festival) concerts, the juniors have to attend 2 concerts while the seniors can choose to go for both or just one.
Compulsory for both to attend Moscow State Chamber Choir on 11 June @ 7.30pm. Seniors can also choose to attend the Ladysmith Black Mambazo on 14 June @ 7.30pm as well.
To avoid too many administrative problems, all seniors are immediately signed up for the Moscow choir, and only those seniors who can pay up for (and want to watch) the Ladysmith Black Mambazo can sign up.
Absolute final deadline for collection of money is this Wednesday. See, pays to read the blog.

See you all bright and shiny next Tuesday =)
~Rebecca(VP)

See if you can recognise who this is ;)

$$$

2009-03-12T16:39:00.005+08:00

Hey people!
Everyone is required to go for the two concerts mentioned before by the teachers.
Please bring $30 tomorrow, (as this is quite a huge sum, pass it to me personally)
you'll get $18 back for the subsidy another time.
So in the end, you'll only pay $12 for two world class concerts, issnt that great? :D

Love,
Ming En (the nice ah long ^^)

IMPORTANT DETAILS FOR MARCH HOILDAYS

2009-03-11T22:07:00.002+08:00

helloooo choirrrr..

like you all have heard, we have some activities during the March holidays.

one word of advice: dont ever think your holidays will be free when you're in JC.

sorry,but,yup,since SYF is in less than 2 months, we have no choice.

YOU HAVE TO TURN UP FOR EVERY PRACTICE. (sorry amos,but i really have to use CAPS to emphasize the imporatance)

and J1s study for your profiling tests & J2s revise for your SA1s!

take note of these dates again!

17 MARCH - Workshop @ Raffles Music College . we'll be in school at 8am and there will only be one way transport. Whoever doesnt know where it is, click HERE. you all have to make your way back on your own.

18 MARCH- VERY IMPORTANT PRACTICE IN SCHOOL @ 9am - 12pm before friday's performance.
you can wear half-u during holidays.

20 MARCH - THE PERFORMANCE AT VJ. with other JC choirs. please dont disgrace yourselves ok. we must show the unexpected PRO side of our own choir, so other JC choirs,esp the top few dont look down on us.

ANYWAY, we'll practice in school @ 9am & leave for VJ @ 1pm.

alright..that's all for now.

P.S anyone interested in taking over my position after the seniors step down? let me know. thanks.

lots of love,
YOUR SECRETARY
Wan Ling :D

Camp photos

2009-03-10T23:14:00.004+08:00

Since you all asked, here they are. Enjoy :)

But first, please remember to brush up on your Everlasting Melody, NOT 'melamine'. If I catch you corrupting this nice song, well, let's just says the consequence will be...painful. Same goes for Alleluja, say it with me: Ah- LEE- lu- yah.

Choir please take note that this Friday we will have to do a short performance for the TPJC staff and principal and 2 vice-principals. We are doing Everlasting, so please work hard at it. Don't forget who's providing the funding for our Europe trip (hint hint ;) )

Please take care of yourselves and your voices as we push on towards the SYF.

Ok, this is just the first set of photos, please wait till I have more time to upload in the near future. =)

Luv, your VP

PRACTICE ON 11 MARCH

2009-03-10T21:45:00.002+08:00

HEY PEOPLE.

practice as per normal at 2.30pm.
it will be extended to around 6.30pm to make up for the practice lost during road run.
anyway,we have to practice mama mia & everlasting melody for a performance on friday.

Wan Ling :DDD

choral songs you should listen to =)

2009-03-09T20:27:00.004+08:00

Yoru!!!

This is the song that i'm asking Ms Ong to let us sing for the Europe Trip... But she feels we are not gentle enough to attempt this song lol.

Salve Regina (the one we just learnt, no offence to our muslim mates)

Sops were a bit flat, but still nice overall =)

Credo (again, no offence to our muslim mates, but a lot of choral works are religious :|. I'm nt christian btw.)

Some parts a bit weird, but its a VERY nice song (and quite difficult too) if you sing it correctly. Sops got high A (alleluia highest note. should be no kick ler right? haha!), bass 2s got low E-flat (3 semi-tones down from ur lowest note in nachtwache). Go sharp, sops die. Go flat, bass die. lol.

Roger =)

RANDOM

2009-03-09T01:25:00.002+08:00

OK.
PEOPLE.

if you didnt know a TPJChoir facebook group actually exists, here's the link for you to add..
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?sid=81da484af49a9b19464c397aa0da73a4&gid=43428700463
haha. at least the seniors will know how great & fun their juniors are. :D

and,speaking of studies, anyone game for a choir study group? lol.

Wan Ling :D

CHOIR CAMP 2009

2009-03-07T19:58:00.004+08:00

HELLO ALL ~

FINALLY! the choir camp is over :D

i'm sure all of you had loads of fun with your groups during the race :)
even though it was tiring,but at least you all got to bond & interact together as much as you all want during the process of the race.
it's definitely a great starting point for everyone to get to know each other much better.
at least you start to know each other better in your own group,then you'll be able to know the whole choir well. haha.
anyway,it was really a huge successful with all of you present & attended the camp throughout :D
thank you for your participation! & i hope you do gain valuable experience & benefit from whatever you have learnt from this camp.

J1s,it'll be your turn next year to do such thing,so please do a even better choir camp next year! MUAHAHAHAHA~

Just a reminder, for the next few weeks, we have to practice quite some time for our SYF pieces plus the SHOWCASE THING. GOSH. so, everyone,do your best to perfect our songs ok? like during the next practice. at least we won't have to lose face in front of the other top JC choirs.

LET'S GO CHOIR LET'S GO! :D

With love,
YOUR SECRETARY
Wan Ling :)))

A level results tomorrow

2009-03-05T22:48:00.002+08:00

Sorry such a rushed post, but all seniors are excused to collect their results tomorrow.
J1s MUST still come on time. Xian Ming And Wan Rong will lead you guys. Try to sing out, a good experience not to count on your seniors too much ;)

SENIORS: please try to rush back to choir rm asap after collecting your results. Camp activities will have to be pushed back. Leaders please know who you are, what group you are in and your group members.

That's all for now. Wishing seniors all the best for tomorrow- both the current batch and our previous batch. See everyone soon :)

Reb.(a.k.a. VP)

Choir Camp

2009-03-05T20:07:00.002+08:00

Hi guys!

Gentle reminder that tomorrow choir starts at 2.30pm sharp! You guys can place your camp stuff in the choir room from 7am to 7.30am.

See you!

Amos

HAPPY BIRTHDAY :)

2009-03-03T22:21:00.003+08:00

i know this is totally not related to much of our choir stuff.
but,there are a few of our fellow choir members who celebrate their 17th birthday today :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

TO

QIU MEI (sop)

CHUIN CHI (sop)

JING HAN (bass)

happy birthday :)
all the best in your studies & may all your wishes come true :D

if there is any altos who celebrate your birthday today,
WE WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOO :D
sorry since i havent got hold of your birthdays yet..

Wan Ling <333

Yahoo! Groups

2009-03-02T21:03:00.003+08:00

Hello guys!

To sign up for the Yahoo! Groups, you need to create a yahoo account. However, you can set your normal email address for all the Yahoo! Groups notices to be sent to, so that you do not need to check the yahoo account.

If you have any more problems feel free to msg me or anything.

Regards,
Amos

CHOIR CAMP PACKING LIST

2009-03-01T01:45:00.003+08:00

EARTHLINGS.
the camp packing list is out.
haha.

Choir Camp "Free & Easy" Packing List
Sleeping Bag
Slippers :)
Scores [ IF YOU DON’T BRING, YOU ARE IN TROUBLE WITH MS ONG]
Ezlink Card [ Top up at least $10 before day of the camp]
Jacket/Windbreaker [optional]
Money [Max $20] [for lunch..]
Toiletries [Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, body foam etc..]
Towel
Comb
Undergarments
2 sets of home clothes [ 1 for sleep, 1 for activity]
1 PE/Orientation Tee & ur shorts/fbts [ for activity]
Pencil [for writing down whatever Ms Ong says about the songs..]
BIG WATER BOTTLE
Plastic Bags [ for your change of dirty clothes]
Torchlight
Poncho/ Umbrella
Personal Medications [if needed]
HANDPHONE [to facilitate communication]
YOURSELF (:

see you all soon k?
check your tpjc.net ok..
you all have no excuse to not bring something that has been mentioned in the list or never pack your bag properly :)

Wan Ling the V.I.S Very Important Secretary :) lol.

=)

2009-02-28T23:53:00.004+08:00

Hey choir! Some info about the auditions are out.

Well, the auditions will be held after the choir camp individually.
Criteria to be selected:
1. Singers must be able to sing correctly from starting to end of all 3 songs (not that hard right..?)
2. How well the singers know the song (how well you know the dynamics of the songs)

More details to be released later =)

ALSO...

Please remember to sign up for the tpjchoir forums as we can't announce the "more private stuff" on the blog, and we can have discussions in the forums also. =D

Roger

$$$

2009-02-26T15:41:00.006+08:00

"Ah Long" is here to remind EVERYONE to bring $10 tomorrow to pay for Choir Camp & Choir Fund.
Pass it to ME (Ming En from Sop 2) !!

Though I bet not everyone comes to this blog, but heck lah just post it here ^^

*Those who forget to bring may serve dire consequences XD
(J2s with other outstanding payment pls pay up too)

YOUR TREASURER :D

All I can say is ...whoa~

2009-02-23T22:06:00.002+08:00

I've just recieved Ms Ong's email, and all I can say is-whoa 0.o

Friday 27 Feb 1.30-5.30
1) SOJ (pg 1-2 sectionals)
2) Alleluia (2part combine)
3) Nachtwache sectionals
4) SOJ (2part combine bar 24-end)

about 30-45min for each of the above.

Saturday 28 Feb 9.00-12.30
1) Alleluia COMBINE
2) Nachtwache COMBINE
3) Sounds of Joy COMBINE

MARCH - Fine tuning, small group singing, SYF audition, Learn 2-3 more asian songs for Slovakia (KIV)
APRIL - REVISION of all 6songs, focus on 3 SYF pieces

It looks tough to handle now, but remember, it all adds up towards our gold!! Work hard-play hard :)
Have a good road run, and see you all on Friday.
VP

Updates (College Road Run Week)

2009-02-22T21:15:00.002+08:00

Hello all, just want to say again: Great job for our first combined performance!!! It was really quite good, and I've heard some people were quite impressed. Let's keep up this spirit and push onwards for the SYF!

Just some quick updates and reminders:

25 Feb (Wednesday)- College Road Run
Because of the Road Run, there is no practise this coming Wednesday. However, we will still make up the 3 hours we missed by installments. That means....

27 Feb (Friday)- Extended pratise
Most likely will be from 2.30-6.30 or 1.30-5.30. I will confirm this at a later date, so make sure to come back and check.

Please also remember to bring $10 for the choir fund, to pay for the camp. This will count as March/April fund, which means that we will not collect for choir fund till May.

That's all for now, see you guys next week :)
VP

2009-02-22T18:39:00.005+08:00

Hurray for acapella lol.

More songs by Straight No Chaser

Santa Claus is coming to Town

12 days of Christmas

Regards,
Amos

2009-02-22T14:24:00.004+08:00

HELLO AMANDA HERE :D

just wanted to share with you guys, an a capella group performing pop songs and they sound awesome haha! UNC Clef Hangers. more famous renditions include Timbaland's Apologize, Snow Patrol's Chasing Cars and Linkin Park's Shadow Of The Day. my personal favourite is this cover of Justin Timberlake's My Love. ignore the screaming fans, though they're really annoying -.- enjoy!

see you all on Wednesday (:

Happy Birthday Sara!

2009-02-22T00:32:00.002+08:00

20 Feb 2009.
Best birthday wishes to our SC Sara. Happy 18th! =-)

~Fym

Choir Forum

2009-02-21T20:32:00.002+08:00

Reminder to all, please register with the TPJChoir Forum @ http://tpjchoir.proboards81.com/index.cgi WITH YOUR REAL NAME. Accounts without your real name will be rejected!

Regards,
Amos

WOOHOO~

2009-02-18T22:15:00.003+08:00

;D

HELLO PEOPLE~
looks like no one updates w/o me. haha.
SORRY! i'm not like joel koh though.

anyway,yup,new update.

we're invited(? is this the correct word?) by the Singapore National Heritage Board to record our COLLEGE SONG together,you know,as a choir.
don't ask me why.. i have no idea why we have to do this..

taking this chance when the J1 orientation camps have just ended,for camp 1 so far,let's sing the college song properly in SATB.
SO, we should be going through the proper thing for the recording, ie BEING VIDEOED.

ANYWAY,DO YOUR BEST FOR SATURDAY'S PERFORMANCE FOR THE EXCHANGE PROGRAM!

JIAYOU! HWAITING! GAMBADE! :DDD

YOUR SECRETARY <333