Henderson Concert Band

Well Done, Guys and Girls :D

2011-11-12T12:25:00.002+08:00

2011-07-17T13:07:00.005+08:00

Our Journey , SYF .

HSS Concert Band would not have done well for this year's SYF without the help from our conductors, Sir Badrul and Sir Faizal, who reached out and helped us in every way possible, our Teachers-in-charge, who supported and guided us in this journey, and not to forget, each and every member of Henderson Concert Band, who gave their all in keeping the Band united as one band, one sound, one family. Thank you for all the support.

Majors, 2011/12

2011-07-17T00:06:00.004+08:00

Investiture had just past ! Here are some pictures of it .

HSSBAND would like to send our gratitudes to our Beloved Teachers-in-Charge, Sir Badrul and Sir Faizal, Secondary 4s and 5s, members and Alumni for making this investiture a success. All of your hardwork are greatly appreciated . Thank you for your cooperation and efforts.

Evon Tham
Band Major,2011/12

2011-07-16T23:18:00.011+08:00

Here are some pictures during the Lantern Festival , Tiong Bahru Park.

During the Lantern Festival celebration at Tiong Bahru Park, HSS Band performed in front of a live audience. To many, that were their first chance to perform outdoors, and it wasn't easy. It gave the members more exposure and thus helped greatly in their playing. Great job and keep it up.

Majors, 2011/12

Congratulations!

2011-07-12T20:17:00.001+08:00

CCA Leaders 2011 have been appointed!

Congrats and all the best to you! :)

CCA Leaders 2010

2010-08-28T21:56:00.000+08:00

2010-06-26T12:03:00.003+08:00

Some pics which i took during the Apex Flagday.
A few of our members have wrote reflections to share about their experiences.

Through this second flag day, I realized that when you want something, you have to step forward and ask for it.
Not many people will automatically come to you and drop some coins into your tin.
By asking, you will have a better chance to raise more money rather than just standing there.
I also noticed that the older generation are also much more generous than the younger ones, they gave with an open heart.
Evon

I am happy that I can be involved for this flag day because it is a very meaningful thing to do,
which is something that we can’t learn in class.
I can help the elderly by donating money and using my time to go places to ask people for their donation.
And I had a lot of fun and enjoyed myself during this flag day.
Lin Min

Although is very tiring but I find that it was better than the previous flag day which is more
interesting and fun.
There are quite a lot of problems, for example we got to ask people for donation and some even ended up walking off without saying anything.
However, overall I had gained some experience from it.
Emily

I enjoyed myself a lot during this flag day than the previous one.
Maybe because we know where are the places that people will donate more :D
which came from our experience from the previous flag day.
Without experience, we will just stand at a corner waiting for people to come forward which is a waste of time as only a small people will offer their donation.
We won’t dare to open up our mouths to ask people for donation.
Mostly were the older people and some kids who came forward.
I love seeing kids coming forward to me as they were very cute which made me so happy and brightened up my day.
I have learnt that we must be polite to people whether will they donate or not we have to thank them.
At first is hard to come out from my mouth as I felt so shy but soon when I got used to it, I slowly stepped forward to people to ask them for donation and thank them.
Beside that, we also meet quite a number of interesting and funny people. Hahas!
Although is it a 8 hours of CIP, but we had fun and enjoyed ourselves.
I liked our organizer as he was friendly.
A BIG THANK YOU TO THE ORGANISER & OUR TEACHERS.
Yan Ting

2010-06-20T16:46:00.004+08:00

This is the asst section leader, updating this blog for the first time.
Okay, here goes.
When i got my asst drum major post, i was really very happy, and i really want thank my sir and teachers for giving me this opportunity to let me get hold of the post, and I will do my job to help my members whenever they need help. And i will to my best to serve the and with Honor:)

asst drum major-Guo Quan

2010-06-20T14:10:00.000+08:00

To me, a band is a family; a body. If a body miss out any of the organs, it won’t be able to function as well as before. Likewise for us, to move a step closer to our goals it is not a one man’s effort. Though there are times things might not go the way as we want, but if we work together as a family, nothing is impossible. We will be able to overcome all obstacles. :) There will be many differences and flaws the majors will have, but I am sure we be able to work things out.

Last but not least, thank you for giving me this opportunity to take up this big post. I will put in my best to lead the band well.

A little more persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless
failure may turn to glorious success.

- Elbert Hubbard

ONE BAND, ONE SOUND, ONE FAMILY.
Band Major, Jiahui.

2010-06-20T12:18:00.000+08:00

Drum major here:)

Well I would like to thank sir and teachers for believing in me and handing this post which it has huge responsibility in.

Well I an honoured to hold this post in the band and at the same time I'm very excited to work together with hsscb. I will do my best of my abilities to bring this band to greater heights. And of course, the members have to be ready to walk this journey with me and the 4 other majors in order to achieve our goal for hsscb.

With that, I wanna thank all my seniors, sirs and teachers for the awesome guide. And to my juniors and my fellow sec3 hsscb mates, let's all work towards our band motto: One Band. One Sound, One family<3

2010-06-20T01:24:00.000+08:00

HELLO((:
Currently Yanting is updating the blog now.

Being one of the majors is tough, however the 4 of us (majors) will bring the band strive to a greater heights.

Specially thanks:
-Sir Badrul & Sir Faizal
-Teachers-in-charge
-Previous Majors [2009-2010]
-Alumni
Thanks for all the joy and the things you have taught us. Without you, there won't be us. Don't worry, the band tradition will be carried down. [:

MY THOUGHT
Being a Major won't be a easy job without the whole band members' support.
I hope you guys will co-operate and show respect to the speaker, be it sirs, the teachers or even our own members.
Although it will feel stressful holding a post, regardless of the rank, I hope to see the whole band working together towards our goals.
All of you play a part in the band, not only you play an instrument, but because you are A PART OF THE FAMILY. :)

2010-06-19T23:07:00.002+08:00

Last Saturday, 12 June 2010, some of our sec 2s and 3s members went for flag day. ( Singapore Heart Foundation ) As such, a few of them have wrote reflections to share about their experiences.

This is my first time doing flag day, it has been fun for me because I get to experience things such as asking people for donation for Singapore Heart Foundation. Though there were difficulties raising fund as there were many other schools students doing at the same time, but I have learnt that in order to raise as much money as we can, we need to have patience and teamwork to overcome all odds.

- Chua Xintian, 3N2

Through this flag day, I realized that the younger people of our society were not as generous as the older people who donate even though they are not wealthy. They lacked a heart of love. However, we should learn from the elderly and give our best to help the needys. Other than that, I have also learnt that it was not easy to collect money from people as you have to keep walking, asking around and people just ignored you treating like nothing had happened -- the realistic world.

- Sapol Leong, 2E1

It was my first time doing a flag day. It was boring after some time standing at the same location asking people for donation. Flag day was fun and at the same time it was tiring. It was pretty diffcult to ask for donation as there were many students doing at the same lane, thus we have to change our venue. The feeling of people treating you as transparent ain't good at all. Nevertheless, this experience taught me that we have to stay calm and keep our smile at all time.

- Edmund Fong, 2E3

2010-06-14T11:03:00.000+08:00

2009-11-27T17:40:00.011+08:00

Hello everyone! (:
Here's an update on Henderson Concert Band's last performance in the Esplanade Concert Hall for the school's 35th Anniversary Concert on 3rd November 2009.

Everyone had fun during the performance, but also before and after our performance!
Not only that, we all had fun during our rehearsals and practices too.
Our hardwork for the past few months had finally paid off, and yes.
Henderson Concert Band had once again, shine on stage (:

Thank You:
Sir Badrul & Sir Faizal
The 5 Teachers-In-Charge

And Also,
Mr Eugene Lim & the organising team.

Last but not least,

those who came and support us, (special thanks to Kranji Symphonic Band & Yuying Concert Band)
& helped us in one way or another to make this performance a successful one (:

One Band, One Sound, One Family.
Enjoy the pictures! (:

Full Dress Rehearsal In School:

Practices:

3rd November, Performance Day:

In Esplanade Concert Hall, in our Full Band Uniform getting ready for rehearsals:

Rehearsal on stage:

Tuba Section.

Trombone Section.

Euphonium Section.

Tuba & Strings.

The Dance:

One Band One Sound One Family, with Sirs missing-in-action (:

Our very last reahearsal before our performance:

Dinner Time! :

Actual Performance:

Finale ( Sir receiving his bouquet of flowers ) :

Here are some testimonials on the 35th anniversary by our members (:

" This is my first time performing on the Esplanade Concert Hall and I feel that the concert was great. This is my first experience playing a solo in a big hall like this, I felt scared and nervous at first but after that, I felt satisfied and happy. At the same time, I enjoyed myself there. This experience had made me more confident than before. "

- Leong Jun Lin 3E3

" 35th Anniversary Concert was the first ever concert I performed in, therefore naturally I felt nervous. However, at the same time, we all had fun and we shined on stage. It was a wonderful experience that not many will have a chance to do so, hence we should always remember that it was the sirs and teachers who made all these possible for us. "

- Ng Wen Hui 2E2

" As a sec 1 band member, I felt very nervous performing with the band for the first time. After so much practices for the concert , our hardwork has really paid off. The performance was a great experience for all of us, it made us realised lots of things eg. how important discipline is and teamwork. I will never regret joining the band as it is such an awesome cca. "

- Evon Tham 1E1

On behalf of the band,

Michelle (:

2009-06-16T02:00:00.004+08:00

HELLO!
here's an update on 2009 band investiture :D

Performances.

Skit by Investiture Committee Members.

Performance by One Odd Three Even.
{ michelle xiujing wenxin gina }

Performance L.O.V.E by members.

Performance You're My Number 1 by members.

Performance by Dian & Elizabeth [ Tongue Tied - Faber Drive ]

Performance by Sec 1s & Sec 2s.
[ I Dont Dance - High School Musical 2 ]

Performance by Sec 3s.
[ With Me - Sum 41 ]

Crying/ Photo Session & Toilet Break.

Sec 1s, Sec 2s & Sec 3s Combined Performance.
[ Stick To The Status Quo - High School Musical ]

Passing Down.

2008-2009 Majors & 2009-2010 Majors ( with Jackson in our hearts )

Graduating Sec 4s & 5s.

Awardees.
[ 2008-2009 majors, senior majors & most improved musician ]

last but not least, 2008-2009 committee members.

Firstly,
Congratulations to the new band committee members!
Hope you all can bring the band to a higher heights & not disappoint your seniors alright!

Secondly,
Congratulations to the Sec 4s & 5s!
You have graduated from Henderson Concert Band!
Hope you all will keep these wonderful memories with the band with you for life.
& Thank You for all your contributions over these years in the band.
Do come back to visit and help out alright? :D

Lastly,
Thank You Very Much,

Teachers-In-Charge.
Our Beloved Band Directors.
Our All Time Supportive Alumni.
Our Advisor, Mr Eugene Lim.
PA crews.
Our Very Own Band Members.
Anyone & Everyone who contributed in one way or another to make this investiture a smooth & great one! :D

Without your support, this investiture would not be a fruitful one.
Once again, Thank You!

On Behalf Of Hssband Majors,
Michelle Tan ( Band Major 2009-2010 )

CCA Friday (22 May)

2009-05-22T12:26:00.000+08:00

2009-04-10T21:13:00.006+08:00

Congratulations to Henderson Concert Band for clinching the Silver award in 2009 Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging!

All the hard work have been paid off to this SILVER award! Look, you guys did it! :D Way to go!
Juniors, please do continue to work hard to do the band proud :D

& also not forgetting people who have made this possible,
Our Principal & Vice- Principal - Mr Simen & Mrs Goh
HOD of Asethetics - Mr Eugene Lim
Our 4 Teachers - In - Charge - Mrs Low, Mrs Ng, Mrs Leong, Mdm Kwok
Our Conductors - Mr Badrul, Mr Faizal
Our Tutors
Our Alumni
Henderson Students for coming down to support us
& Everybody who has supported the band in a way or another

Now that SYF is over, please do concentrate on your studies as mid year is coming!

KEEP THAT HIGH SPIRIT GOING FOR YOUR MYE, HSSBAND! (:

SYF 2009 results!

2009-04-06T23:10:00.004+08:00

CONGRATULATIONS TO HENDERSON CONCERT BAND FOR ATTAINING A SILVER AWARD FOR SYF 2009.

The members, teachers, band directors and alumni were extremely proud and happy! Especially to the members, all the past months of hardwork have been paid off well!Finally we get back the silver we long belonged to!We believe the band will do even better for syf 2011 and achieve better results!

Now SYF is over, and the members are satisfied with the results, they will concentrate on their studies and try their very best to do well for their exams!=)

Also, hssband would like to wish our Overall TIC Mrs Robin Low and our Assitant Band Director, Mr Faizal Othman, to recover soon!take care!=)

JIA YOU HSSBAND!!

Your next major project is 3rd November Esplanade concert. Bounce to the music like what you guys did for SYF!

To end of with this post, HSSBAND would like to thank ALL alumni and teachers who have helped out in one way or another prior to SYF 2009. Not forgetting our Band Directors and Tutors, THANK YOU VERY MUCH for helping the band attaining a SILVER award and OF COURSE, the members themselves for putting SOO much hardwork for SYF 2009. WELL DONE members!=)

ALL the VERY best, BAND!=)

The Journey to SYF 2009

2009-03-22T15:33:00.010+08:00

Henderson Band has been really busy for the past few weeks. They have been busy preparing for the upcoming SYF in April.

The details for SYF 2009 is as followed:

Band no: 109

Venue: Singapore Conference Hall (SCH)

Reporting time: 2pm

Show time: 2.45pm

Pieces playing: Set piece - Overture No. 1 for Wind Bands by Dr. Kelly Tang

Choice Piece - A Huntingdon Celebration by Philip Sparke

For the past few weeks, HSSBAND has been going for Exchanges with various schools to gain exposures so that they can be more confident in their playing. The Band went to various schools like Loyang Secondary and Zheng Hua Secondary for exchanges with other bands.

Besides going to other schools for exchanges, we had hosted our own bi-annual mass exchange in Henderson School Hall on 19 march 2009. There were a total of 10 bands, including Henderson band, for this bi-annual exchange. The 9 bands were Kranji Symphonic Band, Yuying Concert Band, Canberra Concert Band, Bedok Green Concert Band, Nan Hua High Concert Band, Gan Eng Seng Military Band, Manjusri Concert Band, Tanglin Concert Band and Changkat Changi Concert Band. During the exchange, all bands showcased their set piece and choice piece. Henderson Band members had learnt alot from this exchange and thus, they had improved tremendously through all these exchanges with various schools. Not only that, hssband alumni came back during this bi-annual mass exchange to help out. The alumni were Eddy, Kenneth, Keith Chan, May Lee, Aishah, Liyana, Tina, Ruiling, Doris, Kin Mun. They helped us by ushering bands during the exchange. This exchange not only bring the standard of the band to a greater heights but also helped by gathering alumni back to help the band, which they have been with for the past 4 to 5 years during their secondary school life. Also, our very own future generations, sec 1s, helped out by ushering the bands too!By doing so, the sec 1s had learnt alot from the culture of hssband and thus, making them more interested in band. We would also like to extend our gratitude to HSSPA crews for helping us out during the exchange and kimberly for allowing us to borrow walkie talkies from the prefectorial board. THANK YOU!

The band also performed during the school's annual speech day on 12 march 2009. Through this performance, the band had a taste of performing infront of hundreds of audience. Thus, helping them to gain more exposures and confidence in their playing.

Also, on 3 march 2009, the band went for SYF soundcheck at Singapore Conference Hall. During the 1 hour rehearsal in SCH, the band gained alot of experience playing in the hall. SCH is not an easy hall for bands to play in. Thus, during that 1 hour, our band director, Mr Badrul Hisham, re-shuffled the seating arrangement so that the band will sound better.

During the 1 week holiday, the band members really put in alot of hardwork. They only have 3 days of rest (including sat and sun) and yet, they persevere and strive for the best when they are on stage and having practices. This attitude from the members are very encouraging as this shows that our band members does not give up easily.

It's 2 more weeks to SYF 2009. Let's hope that this year, hssband will get a good result as an award to the band directors, teachers and membrs who have put in so much effort for this syf.

Let's persevere and continue to strive for the very best!

You can do it, HENDERSON BAND!

ONE BAND, ONE SOUND, ONE FAMILY

here are some photos to share

Band Group Photo 2009

2009-03-22T10:52:00.004+08:00

Presenting...

HENDERSON CONCERT BAND 2009!

One Band, One Sound, One Family.

Jiayou Henderson Concert band! (:

2008 HSS Band Hong Kong Immersion & Exchange Tour

2008-11-17T13:38:00.003+08:00

The HSS Band have just returned from their Hong Kong Immersion & Exchange Tour. You can view the photos taken during the Immersion & Exchange Tour here.

Band Investiture 2008

2008-10-29T08:30:00.008+08:00

Mr Badrul--10 years Long Service Awards

Keith Low -- Drum Major 2007

New Band Major -- Cheryl Gan

Band EXCO 2007

Hss Concert Band Appreciation Concert 2008

2008-07-10T08:39:00.003+08:00