June 9th, 2019 by PCGHS Band
Date:
Time: 8am – 2pm
Venue: B5 – B7, Padang
It was a busy training camp for us, as we practiced for both the upcoming Sports Day and indoor competition. It was also proving to be a new experience as our new form one members would be joining us for a dance performance while we performed our songs. Despite everything (shout out to the especially scorching sun), we kept our heads high and our eyes focused on our goals.
“Hard work doesn’t guarantee success, but improves its chances.” — B. J. Gupt
Parade marching.
Trombones working hard.
Persevering under the hot sun.
August 27th, 2018 by PCGHS Band
Date: 20 – 21/8, 23 – 25/8
Time: 8am – 2.30pm
Venue: B5 – B7, School Field
During the school holidays in August, we had our training camp that lasted for almost one week. The main objective of the training camp was to prepare for the 831 event and upcoming Asia Pacific Master Games Opening Ceremony. Although it was tough, our band members worked hard to improve their stamina and playing skills. After a few days of nonstop practice together, our relationship grew even closer, strengthening the bonds between each member.
“Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.” – Gordon B. Hinckley
Praticing for parade marching.
Practicing under a hot sun is tired but worth.
Band members were serious while marching.
Conductor combined our song plus up with stepping.
June 30th, 2018 by PCGHS Band
Date: 9/6, 11 – 13/6, 19 – 23/6
Time: 8am – 2.30pm
Venue: B5 – B7, School Field
This training camp seemed to come and go all too quickly, but we all learned a few things along the way. This training camp was organised to help us prepare for the school sports day and our upcoming indoor competition. It wasn’t an easy task, but our members all took the initiative to do their best, forging stronger bonds of friendship and camaraderie. With practice and patience, we improved our skills, both for indoor and outdoor.
“You will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” — Blue Valentine
Daily warmups.
Practicing our formation marching!
Also practicing diligently for indoor.
Suffice to say, this training camp ended with a bang! We’re determined to do our best for the upcoming competitions.
March 24th, 2018 by PCGHS Band
Date: 17/3, 20-22/3
Time: 8am – 2.30pm
Venue: B5 – B7, Auditorium, School Field
As the saying goes, the road to success is paved by hard work, and it holds true for us as well. During the last school holidays, we held our training camp at school. It was also our new F1 members’ first time participating in a training camp, and they enjoyed the new experience. We also had fun getting to know our new members better.
During this training camp, we went over our parade marching for Sports Day. We also diligently practiced our songs for the upcoming indoor competition. The highlight of this training camp was definitely practicing for our Sports Day formation; it was challenging but enjoyable. Through this training camp, we definitely learnt a lot.
“Playing music is supposed to be fun. It’s about heart, it’s about feelings, moving people, and something beautiful, and it’s not about notes on a page. I can teach you notes on a page, I can’t teach you that other stuff.” – Glenn Holland
Blue skies, not a cloud in sight. Still we march forward proudly, heads held high.
Trumpeters practicing diligently and keeping up the good work.
Our student conductor reviewing our performance.
And last but not least, one of our cute F1s keeping her instruments.
January 2nd, 2018 by PCGHS Band
Date : 25/11, 14-16/12, 18-23/12, 26-30/12
Time : 8.00 a.m.- 2.30 p.m.
Venue : Padang, Auditorium, School hall
As the year-end school holidays begin, so to does our band’s annual training camp. Our most recent training camp lasted for two weeks. During this training camp, improvement in all aspects was what we were working for. From musical technique to our postures during marching, we practiced and gave it our all. Although this training camp was challenging in many different ways, we all left in high spirits and a strengthened sense of camaraderie.
“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger
Stand a little taller” – ‘Stronger’ by Kelly Clarkson
Clarinets going through the song ‘Beauty and the Beast’.
Practice makes perfect.
Practicing our parade marching during outdoor.
After a bout of rain interrupted our practice on the field, we continued inside the school hall.
August 30th, 2017 by PCGHS Band
Date: 28/8, 30/8
Time: 8am – 2.30pm
Venue: B5-B7 Classrooms, Auditorium
As the school holidays arrive, so does our training camp. Although this training camp was just held over two short days, we learnt many new things during this time and further refined our musical skills and technique. This training camp also fostered and strengthened the bonds between all members.
“It doesn’t matter where you’re coming from; all that matters is where you’re going.” – Brian Tracy
All band members are practicing for the upcoming graduation ceremony.
Flutes practicing diligently.
Lower brass members practicing their songs needed during graduation; our coach is also teaching the percussionists.
June 21st, 2017 by PCGHS Band
Dates : 5/6, 6/6, 7/6, 8/6, 9/6, 10/6
Time: 8 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.
Venue: Auditorium, Field
The purpose of this training camp was to help us prepare for our sports day on the 22th of June. During this period, we learnt many things about outdoor marching skills and understood the importance of teamwork. The teamwork we developed during training camp helped to bring the band together. Our members worked hard without feeling exhausted. Our seniors taught the juniors about outdoor training skills patiently under the hot sun. Although the training camp was immensely tiring, it enriched our holiday.
“It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” – Babe Ruth
Our coach teaching our percussion members.
Our members warming up.
All of our band members practicing for outdoor parade.
Band members dabbing.
March 30th, 2017 by PCGHS Band
假期的训练营，一开始对所有人来说，是非常辛苦的日子。可是在这些训练营之后，我们将会突破自己，成为一个更好更进步的自己。在这一次的训练营里，我们都深深地体验到“台上一分钟，台下十年功”这个道理。以往在我们看学界表演时，我们看见的都是她们完美的表演，我们忽略的他们在表演前的努力。现在我们都为了在表演时可以做得更好，都付出了100%的努力。这次的训练营让我们学会了如何团结一致完成事情，更训练了所有成员变得坚韧不拔。我希望这一次我们的努力将会让我们的演出更完美。- Yeoh Goh Jie-Xi K3C Tenor Saxophone
During the recent school holidays, a training camp was organised in the school. The purpose of training camp is to let us improve. Although it was tough and we’ve gone through pains and sorrows, yet it was very memorable because our band mates brought us fun, joy and laughter. However, I felt that time just slip through our hands without us noticing while marching around the field and practicing our songs. Through this training camp, I’ve learnt the importance of teamwork and syncing. I get to learn new knowledge and although its been hard for all of us, we still get to enjoy ourselves very much. I hope that through this training camp, I can know more about myself and improve my skills. ‘ Practice makes perfect ‘ after all. -Jacelyn Cho Vyin Yeng K2B Flute
这一次在假期举行的训练营让我学到了许多东西，也让我有了一个难忘的经验。虽然我们必须在天还未亮之前就起床出发，但这其中的有趣活动却让我们忘记了一切的疲劳。在这次的训练营中，有着多不胜数的活动。举个例子，我们进行了操步练习。这让我们变得更具有默契，同时也有助于锻炼我们的身体。不仅如此，我们也因此而变得更有纪律。此外，我们在课室里练习自己的音乐技巧，以便于在接下来的比赛中发挥出自己最好的一面，并高唱凯歌告捷。我认为这是一个非常有意义的活动，希望以后还会举行类似的活动。-Vicky Tan K1A Percussion
March 26th, 2017 by PCGHS Band
Dates : 18, 22, 23 March 2017 (New members)
18, 22, 23, 24 & 25 March 2017 (Old Members)
Time: 8.00am- 12:00pm (New Members)
8.00am-2:30pm (Old Members)
Venue: B5-B7 Classrooms, Auditorium, Field
We have all experienced a holiday that whizzes by at the time but, in retrospect, seems to have gone on forever. When we are doing something new, the hours pass quickly. But all the experiences lead to lots of memories. During this school holiday, we have organised another training camp with the involved of our new members. This training camp improved their musical skills and so do basic marching skill. ‘Practice makes perfect’ We hope that through this training camp, they have learned new knowledge and enjoyed themselves throughout the practices. Meantime, other members are preparing themselves for sports day and indoor competition.
What we hope ever to do with ease we may learn first to do with diligence. -Samuel Johnson
Form 1 learning the basics of marching that was lead by the Drum Major, Loh Wan Ling and Wong Ke Ying.
Brass section marching by Senior Section Leaders.
Winds section.
Indoor warming up of percussionist.
Members are practicing for indoor competition.
Brass family. <3
Full Band photo.
PEACE
December 30th, 2016 by PCGHS Band
As it was mentioned in the practice timetable, our school band held our last training camp of the year in this december school holidays. In this training camp, we improved our musical skills and marching skills. During the process, our band members have also exchanged their understanding and opinion of club between each other, which in turn promoted each other’s relationship in relaxed and the joyful atmosphere Although there are 6 months more to sports day, we still practices for our parade. This training camp was tired yet memorable as we worked hard and payed a lot effort in both indoor and outdoor. We hope that this training camp had improved our skills so that we can perform and participate in competition skilfully.
“Practice is the hardest part of learning, and training is the essence of transformation.”
― Ann Voskamp, One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are
The members are practicing their marches along the corridor outside the classrooms.
Brass members taking photos with their instrument the the field.
Part of form 4 members taking photos for their last december training camp.
Group dab photo of our members.
