Sunday, August 31, 2008
September Holiday Practice
Dear Sec 1-3 Choristers,
In case you did not catch the announcement for Choir last week, here are the details of the practice this September holiday.
Date: 3 September 2008 (Wed)
Reporting Time: 12.30 pm
Reporting Venue: Music Room
Dismissal Time: 3.30 pm
Please be punctual so that we won't have to drag dismissal time.
Meanwhile, have a good break.
:)
Miss J. Tan
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Singing of National Anthem
Dear Sec 1-3 Choristers,
Please report between 6.50 am and 7.00 am on Monday (18 Aug) outside the Science Lab at ground level.
Please be punctual because we need to have vocal warm-up first before singing. This is to protect your throat and maintain your lovely voices, or you'll end up having a crackly voice like mine. );
Do remember to be properly attired to be ready for the morning assembly:
1) Blouse/shirt properly tucked in,
2) Name tag pinned on blouse/shirt, and
3) School tie worn appropriately.
For the girls, please check that your skirt length is at knee-level; do not fold your skirt at the waistline. Sec 2 and 3 seniors, please do be good role models to your Sec 1 juniors.
Let's do a good one!
=)
Miss J. Tan
Sunday, August 10, 2008
'Twas A BLAST!
Dear Quest NDP Choristers,
You made it! The NDP 2008 was a blast! I was really proud of your performance! Your energy did not wane despite the heavy drizzle. Many of you were caught on the big screen! I saw the girls in Row D. I saw Meimei. I saw Joyce LIM - and even managed to catch her face with my camera! ;D
I am glad that all of you enjoyed yourselves. I am sure you've made fast friends with many fellow NDP Choristers from other schools. It is certainly an experience to remember for life - for how many times does one get to participate in NDP during one's secondary school days?
As I watched the grand finale, seeing the number of people running to fill up the stage, I recalled the time when I was worrying over who to be sent for the leaders' training (because it was just before the mid-year examinations; I didn't want your studies to be affected), the time when I watched you first learn the choreography in our Music Room, the time in RJC when the teachers were mercilessly whacked and whipped by your flying props (HAHA!), the countless training sessions you had in order to perfect the steps and singing, our participation in the NDP Media Brief, the noisy times when you were all in the bus... and so much more! We were part of something big and meaningful. From where I stood as I sang the national anthem, you all fitted in place to create a beautiful jigsaw puzzle.
How was it that you fitted in so wonderfully? It was the dedication you displayed, the enthusiasm you possessed at every rehearsal and your willingness to learn that made you all shine! And you certainly did shine for Singapore tonight. I hope you continue to exhibit such qualities for, as cliched as it sounds, these will determine the kind of person you become.
My heartfelt thanks to all of you who have made it a wonderful experience for me as well. To be honest, the past few months were a struggle for me, but it was just so amazing how things always worked out eventually. My heartfelt thanks to all of you: because of your enthusiasm, I was able to pull through and watch the fantastic performance! =D
Thanks to Eunice and Julia for teaching everyone the steps.
Thanks to the Sec 3s, who helped where they could despite their very heavy load of school work (academic and otherwise).
Thanks to the Sec 2s, who took the initiative to do MANY things. You have been a great support!
Thanks to the Sec 1s, who were teachable and so full of enthusiasm!
Thanks to Miss Cherlyn Tan, Miss Yap, Mdm Shen and Mdm Wong for their invaluable sharing and feedback, as well as willingness to take up their duties over the months of crazy practices and rehearsals in and outside of school.
Thanks to the school for giving us the opportunity to take part in this national event. I also wish to take the chance to apologise if we had caused any inconvenience where the booking of the Music Room was concerned. All of you have been very patient and forgiving.
Thanks to Mr Singh for trusting us with the keys to the school gates and museum.
Last but not least, thanks to our NS Marshall, Terrance, for all his hard work and for looking after us so well since May. I am sure you will be fondly remembered!
On an ending note, I encourage Quest Choir to reflect on your NDP experiences over the past few months and what it means to be a Singaporean. Is it all about just putting on a big show at the NDP?
To my beloved country: May you continue to SHINE YOUR FULLEST in this big, big world.
HAPPY 43rd BIRTHDAY, SINGAPORE!
Cheers!
Miss J. Tan