10 most memorable stuffs about being an untalented bandsman in a band during secondary school that only untalented people from there will understand[1] The rehearsal time is largely occupied by rehearsing you. Your name is… Read More »10 most memorable stuff about being an untalented bandsman
The rung of a ladder was never meant to rest upon, but only to hold a man’s foot long enough to enable him to put the other somewhat higher. —Thomas Henry Huxley Everyone wants “the answer”– the… Read More »Always Demand for Excellence, Just Don’t Quit!
With only six weeks to the biannual SYF Arts Presentation for Primary Schools, the composer of the set piece, Benjamin Yeo has released a short errata for the participating bands involved. ERRATA for SYF 2016… Read More »Fresh off the Hook: SYF 2016 Errata
The Wind Bands Association of Singapore (WBAS) recently announced the test pieces for the 5th biannual Singapore International Band Festival (SIBF) that will take place from 26 to 31 July 2016. For more information on SIBF, visit their… Read More »SIBF 2016 – Test Pieces Announced!
Started in 2008 by the Wind Bands Association of Singapore, the 5th biannual Singapore International Band Festival (SIBF) this year will take place from 26 to 31 July 2016. Running a series of activities, the festival… Read More »SIBF 2016 – Information Pack
Renowned composer and educator, Mr. James Swearingen will be in Singapore in the month of March, under the invitation of West Winds, band of the Bukit Batok Community Club. On top of band workshops, he… Read More »James Swearingen in Singapore!
The OBOG Wind Symphony recently performed in Victoria Concert Hall in a concert titled “The Legacy of Nadia Boulanger” featuring works by Copland, Francaix and Bennett on 23 January. Home to most students who were previously taught… Read More »OBOG – A Closely Knitted Family
[blockquote author=”Charles DuBois” pull=”normal”]The important thing is this: to be able, at any moment, to sacrifice what we are for what we could become[/blockquote] If we were fortunate, we all had some teachers who were able to… Read More »What Makes A Great Teacher
Hosted by the Recreation Bureau, Department of Physical Education, Ministry of Tourism & Sports, the Thailand International Royal’s Trophy Band Competition 2016 was held from 5th to 10th January in Bangkok, Thailand. The structure of the… Read More »Thailand International Royal’s Trophy Band Competition 2016 – Results
On creating a wholesome program I approach this topic with fear. The more I reflect on this topic, the more I find that the methodology of rehearsal cannot be divorced from the rationale of rehearsal.… Read More »How to Rehearse a Band?
