Annual Gathering!!

Guys! once again the annual gathering is coming soon!! this time, there will be interesting and exciting games to play and most of all is to interact with our new freshies!!

the purpose of this gathering is a bonding event for the freshies who shown great enthusiastic in learning to be proficient in at least one instrument before they graduated with the current CO members. Thank you people for chosen NYPCO! whoray!

during that day, a "thank you" party will be held for the ex-committee members who has made contributions and the commitments to the CO. We thank them too.

the gathering details is:

Date : Saturday, 26th Of May
Time : 1:45pm - 6pm*
Venue : Block E308

P.S. : All members please come for it and pass on the message to all the Year 1s to come too!! and the ending time is to be confirmed.

if there is any inquires, kindly call David at 91828362, 24/7. thank you.

this post is posted on behalf of David, NYPCO Logistic

ATTENTION TO FRESHIES

Hi Freshies,

Please pass all your grading forms to any of the orchestra members you seen in the co room by latest Monday. Alternatively, if you do not see any members there, please leave your grading forms in the clear folder that is paste outside the co room.

Take note that the grading forms must have your Names and Admin Number. =)

The results of the posting to various section will be released on:
14 May 2007 (Monday).
Please see the NYPCO noticeboard and the blog for results.

For those who wishes to appeal to another section, please do so during Wednesday's theory lesson, please make your appeals to the person-incharge there. We will not entertain anymore appeals after wednesday 16 may 2007.

The appeals results should be known on:
19th May 2007(Saturday) via Blog /Nypco Noticeboard

Thank You =)

Payment Dates

Hi Guys,

1st payment date and details are as of the following:
9 May 2007 (Wednesday)
Amount: $365 (Nyp Students)
$605.75 (Nyp Alumni)

Payments are to be made through Edusave Forms as well as NETS at Student Admin Office at Blk E level 4.

Edusave forms please pass them up during next combined practice to me. Thanks!!

Next, for Rooming List, all please inform CHU JUN once u have confirmed who are your roommates, strictly 3 per room. No mixing allowed. =)

Thanks Alot!

Annoucements

Hi Guys,

Please note that the combined practice on this Saturday May 5 2007, has been change to afternoon 1.30pm-4.30pm.

Please remember to turn up for practice.

Thank You =)

AIMF Repertoire

Hi Guys,

These are the repertoires for Australian International Music Festival. =)

Adjudication
1) The Harvest 丰年祭
2) Capriccio Of Sea 海之随想-夕阳归帆
3) The Well Matched Fight 龙腾虎跃

Sydney Opera House
1) Nando Arirang 南道阿里郎
2) The Well-Matched Fight 龙腾虎跃

Darling Harbour
1) Spirit Of Drums 鼓乐一号
2) Plum Picking (Suona Soloist: David Li) 打枣
3) Capriccio Of Sea 海之随想- 夕阳归帆
4) Matsuri 响宴
5) The Harvest 丰年祭
6) The Well-Matched Fight 龙腾虎跃

Encore: Australian Folk Song


Thanks !! =)

Orientation on 20/4

Hiii to all new members of chinese orchestra!!!

below are details of our upcoming orientation =)

Date: Friday 20/4/2007

Timing: 3pm & 6.30pm (which ever u r comfortable with =))

Venue: CO room ( next to theater of the arts, the place where you all go to collect your admin card)

Annoucementss!!

Hello Co Members!!

Back for annoucements,

Firstly, please remember to fill in all your database including your blood grp! it is complusory to do so. If you do not know, please go to clinic and check like what i have done =) OKAy!! Thanks..

The quotas are not out yet, i'm sorry for the delay but once i confirmed the amt to be paid, all of you will be informed okay =) Thanks!!

Lastly, please rem to turn up for combine practice as it's very impt !! hope everyone understands.

Cheers, lets all *JIAYOU*

Joanne(Pandaa)

COMBINE PRACTICES SCHEDULE

April:
every WED
every FRI (extra for AIMF)
every SAT (extra for AIMF)

wed & fri starts from 6.30pm to 9.30pm
sat starts from 9.30am to 12.30pm



May:
every WED
every FRI (extra for AIMF)
every SAT (extra for AIMF)

wed & fri starts from 6.30pm to 9.30pm
sat starts from 9.30am to 12.30pm

(no practice on fri 11 may)



June:
every WED
every FRI (extra for AIMF)
every SAT (extra for AIMF)

wed & fri starts from 6.30pm to 9.30pm
sat starts from 9.30am to 12.30pm

(no practice on fri 1 june & 15 june)

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To all Sectional Leaders:

• Please get your members T-shirt size for the AIMF
• Please get your members FULL name
• Ask your members if they have specific food requirements eg vegetarian
• This Sat ( 7/4/2007) Joanne will pass another database for you and your members to update
  

Please get the first three details asap. email to me (eunicepeishi@gmail.com) or Joanne(joanneyongshi@gmail.com). latest by this sat k? thz =)

PeiShi =)

Updates on AIMF

Hi guys,

Updates:

• Please hand in your indemnity forms and photo-stated passport asap by next week. For those special cases, ASAP =) Thanks.

• For those going Attachment, Common Test, FYPJ, please give me you names, admin no and school by next week. especially SHS, SBM, SIT
  
• It's urgent and impt that everyone tt is affected gets their excuse letters. We will not entertain anymore names after next week. Please inform us earlier =) thanks.
  

• Please choose your room-mates to stay with during the 9 days trip to Sydney. 2-3 ppl per room. Preferably 2. STRICTLY guys and guys, gals and gals. =) no mixing is allowed! Thanks. Inform me by next combined practice on wed 4/4/07. once informed, please try not to change. Thks =)
  

Thanks, that's all

Cheers
Joanne

Updates

Hi all,

Updates:

• For those who have not collect their indemnity and Edusave form, please collect them from co room. I will place them outside co room asap. Pink form for under 21, Blue Form for above 21. Edusave forms are applicable to only Singaporeans.
• Please hand up all your forms except for edusave(which will be annouce when to hand up) by latest Friday 23 march 2007 if possible.

• Members, please get your passport photo stated by next combined practice which is coming Wednesday or latest by Friday.
  

• Please inform me with your names, admin no, school for those who think that you will be affected either by attachment, common test or fypj. Email me at joanneyongshi@gmail.com or tell me personally. Thanks.
  

• Members , please check that your passport is still valid for at least 6 mths after the trip and before the trip. If they expired, please do get them renew since it's holidays now.
  

Apparently thats all,

Thanks, and enjoy your holidays!!

joanne

Combined Practices

Hi all,

Practice Schedules have been up. They are as of the following:

Every Wednesday -6.30-9.30pm
Every Friday- 6.30-9.30pm
Every Saturday -9.30-12.30pm (pls note, this will only be in effect in april,may and june)

Practices will be held at A242. =)

Please do make an effort in coming for all the combined practices as we will be practicing hard for the upcoming competition =) I hope everyone could give their commitment.

New Sectional Leaders are as of the following

Percussion: Ka Ching
Er Hu: Yu Fei
Cello: Jamie
Plucking: Eunice
Sheng/Suona: Taurus
Dizi: Chu Jun

Please look for your sectional leaders with regards to sectional practices and stuff.
They will be able to give u more information.

Thanks =)
Joanne

Annoucements

Hi guys,

Happy Holidays to all 1st, hope that you guys have a good time at the chalet =)

In future, this blog will be frequently updated for the AIMF (Australian International Music Festival). I will try and update every week after combined practice just in case any of you guys missed combined practice, you can look at the blog for reference, so that all of you guys wouldn't be lose halfway =)

Anything pertaining to AIMF that you wish to seek information about ,please feel free to come and look for me.

Some updates:
1st combined practice- 7march 07

• I believe majority of you guys should know that we are allow to go to the AIMF this year at Sydney for competition,performing . So guys, please confirm with me your names and admin no of those who want to go by latest if possible by Monday 12 March 07.
  

• The approximated fees for this trip is $700 plus with school subsidizing 70% of our fares for current members, and 50% for alumni. The fee that is paid includes Air ticket fares, Accommodation, festival fee, meals and traveling fares. These rates are consider quite reasonable as the school have subsidized much for us.

• The objectives of this trip is to work towards our goal of obtaining a GOLD in the folk category of the competition, to obtain a exposure and as well as experiencing different musical culture=) and of course not forgetting to enjoy yourself.
  

I sincerely seek everyone's fullest cooperation and attention pertaining to this festival because with everyone's cooperation, determination and endurance, i believe we could work together as one and achieved the targets that we have set =).

Everyone please JIAYOU (i'm afraid of ganbatte already) so i better use this, it's safer =p

cheers,
joanne

Hello People,

Sorry for some amendments!! Please read the previous entry on Chalet Stuff.

There are some changes subjected to the Timings and impt things to take note also.


THANKS...

CHEERS!!
Joanne

NYPCO CHALET

Hi Guys!!

How is everyone doing??? Exams are over and it's time to celebrate!!! =)

Here to update you guys about the CHALET on THIS COMING SUNDAY, MARCH 4.

VENUE: ALOHA LOYANG RESORT
ADDRESS: ALOHA LOYANG SEAVIEW 14

REPORTING TIME FOR COMM : 1.30pm ,punctual ( Pasir Ris Mrt Station)

REPORTING TIME FOR OTHERS: 5.00pm at Chalet Resort

I have attach the timings for bus shuttle services from Pasir Ris Mrt Station to Aloha Loyang and vice-versa. Please take note of the timing because the interval is 45mins per bus. Besides that, there is also a copy of the map of Aloha Loyang in case any of you guys need it =)

BUS SHUTTLE SERVICE

MAP OF ALOHA LOYANG

MAP PASIR RIS RESORTS/ CHALET

THINGS TO NOTE:

• BBQ starts at 6pm, CO members, Alumni, Helpers and ChengSan Helpers please reach by about 6pm will be good =)

• BACKPACK : please bring sufficient clothings and your necessities if you are staying over night. Especially Medication if you have any.
  

• Bring sufficient Money $ if you want to go and play or RAHRAH!! somewhere.

• Cards/Mahjong/Psp/DVDs/VCDs(Bring them yourself) are allowed in chalet, however night activities only starts after BBQ =)
  

• VERY IMPT!! : KEEP OUR VOLUME DOWN =) (especially during night time)

*** Please confirm with me whether are you joining us in only for the BBQ or both the BBQ & Staying over latest by Saturday, 3 march.

• For Those staying only for the BBQ, please do take note of the timing of the shuttle services. The last shuttle services from Aloha Loyang to Pasir Ris Mrt is 2215hrs.

Ppl please take note: Look for Rui Xiang (93698271) at PASIR RIS MRT control station, 5PM sharp. Rui Xiang will bring you guys to the chalet location=).

Any inquiries, please contact Aaron : 98505591

Thank You and See u guys at the CHALET =)

Cheers!!
Joanne

Announcements

Hi all,
hows ur exams? im here to dish out some announcements.....

NYPCO CHALET
4 March to 6 March 2007

Venue: Aloha Loyang Sea view 14

I will leave the further annoucement for Aaron to announce... find him for details k?

CO Combine Practice resumes on
7 March 2007

For sectionals, pls check with your respective sectional leaders.

Er hu sectional practice will resume on
1 March 2007

Cheers
Jacqueline Leow

Updates

Hi Guys,

Wish all members a very HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!!! =)Enjoy this festive season!

By the way,

Exams is just around the corner, so remember to study and work hard for your exams!!

Remember also to drink loads of water and stay as healthy as possible if you want to be able to eat tons of delicacies!! =)

Here's some updates for all of you for the upcoming march holiday. This is what CO has for you=)

NYPCO Chalet BBQ gathering / 庆功宴
Date: March 4,5,6 [Sunday, Monday, Tuesday]
Venue: Aloha Loyang Resort

Please do join us in this chalet because it's part of the celebration we have for doing up a good job in Beautiful Sunday and Annual concert=) Congrats everyone for working hard together for these past few months to make these two events a successful one. As well as, a bonding session for every single one of you. So i sincerely hope everyone could give their support for this chalet=)

I'm sure it's going to be a fun one. Will be back for more updates. Meanwhile!! GAMPADE!! study hard =)

Cheers!!
Joanne

Open House 2007

Hi all member, please take note that open house performance is on.
Please come for the coming combine practice wed same time same place, we need everyone help, pls help, i noe everyone has project to finish, please attend this combine, we have alot of important announcement to make during this coming combine practice 6.30pm, A240

Open house is on
thursday 25th performance time 3.30pm - 4.00pm
ATTIRE: Open house shirt
friday 26th performance time 3.30pm - 4.00pm
ATTIRE: CO-Green t-shirt
SAT: No performance
excuse letter to be given on wed.

president

Post Reminiscence

Hello PeepZ!

How was yesterday's performance? Hope you guys enjoyed it... i did. Felt reali relieved after the performance.

1st of all i would like to thank all my fellow performers really is 幸苦大家了。。。。

would like to extend my graditute to those who have helped me in planning the concert. people like hxp, rabbit tan, eunice,weilin,damien,koen,teck han, aaron,all the sectional leaders.


Big thank You for all the yr 3 members at attachment. it mus have been reali tired to travel ard everyday.

Also all the yr 3 seniors on fypj and tep it mus have been hard to squeeze time out

Every 1 who had came down today to help shift the instruments. Thanks too!

last bt not least. Every 1 that have played a part in the concert Which is You ! you ! and You!


Thanks

Goodluck and study hard! Chiong for projects ar!!!!

Songs

Hi All,
Those who need the originals of the songs that we are playing for the concert can leave a tag with ur email i will send it to u :)

Gen Is Organizing a BBQ!~

Who says celebrations are coming to an END??

LOOK HERE!!

2007 countdown party.

Date: 31th December 2006(Sunday)

Activities: BBQ* + countdown

Venue: yet to be confirmed.

Time: 5pm till DAWN!!

(For those who cant stay with us for the countdown, we still do encourage you to JOIN IN THE FUN WITH US!! Of course u dun have to stay all the way TILL DAWN. U can pack n go after the countdown. NO RESTRICTIONS!! Own time own target!!)

* subjected to change. (90% BBQ, 10% not-known-yet activities)

If we were to have BBQ, you will need to contribute a small sum of money for the food and beverages. The sum of money to be contributed IS NOT CONFIRMED for the time being. BUT I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT IT WILL BE $10 or less.

As this is a self-organized party, NYPCO will NOT hold any responsibilities to ANYTHING THAT GONNA HAPPEN TO YOU. There will be NO consent forms given so PLEASE SEEK YOUR PARENTS’ PERMISSION B4 YOU DECIDED TO ‘TON’ OUTSIDE!! Let them know that you are not involved with any “SAM SENGS” of any clan. Assure them that you are capable of taking responsibilities of yourself.

Interested parties,

You can look for GENEVIENE, XINGER and SHERRYL in CO ROOM during practice days or

find other better ways to get them.

(for example – msn, sms, etc.)