SYF Important Details

Hi all. I know you may be wondering how I managed to get this info, but that’s not important. Some VERY important stuff you have to know for SYF 2009.

Set Piece: Two Overtures for Wind Band
Composer: Kelly Tang
Earliest date we can get the score: November 12 (if we order asap)

The set piece is two overtures (duh….) but we need to play only one out of the 2 overtures.

SYF dates: 30 March to 4 April and 6 April to 9 April
Venue: Singapore Conference Hall (we are back)

Before SYF 2009, we have to video our drills (yes …like last year). This time, the drills are as follows. All drills include instruments carried.

1. Sedia
2. Senang Diri
3. Kerkanan Pusing(turn right)
4. Kerkeri Pusing(turn left)
5. Hentak Kaki with Berhati(march on the spot)
6. March Past

The March Past is the whole band (FALLED IN, INCLUDING BAND MAJORS, EXCEPT DRUM MAJOR) play some music in the squad. We must take recommended 64-72 steps. Means we march in a squad for 64-72 steps then we play music while marching. Got it? This video has to be done before 6 FEBRUARY 2009.

For our choice piece, I don’t really know…but the recording I have is 7+ minutes. We are sort of in a dangerous state. The rule is that choice piece for Sec school band has to be LESS THAN 8 MINUTES. If we exceed 8 minutes, our marks will decrease by 10%. Means if we exceed the 8 minutes, the chance of getting Gold with Honors is very, VERY slim.

Finally, the awarding scheme are as follows:

Gold with Honors: 85%
Gold: 80%
Silver:70%-79%
(The rest… you don’t want to know)

Judging criteria: 50% Technique
50% Musicianship

Band Strength: At least 24 members, at most 80 MEMBERS.

Refer to the band room whiteboard for more details…and get started practicing man….WE CAN DO IT!