PCGHS Band

Date: 26-29/11/2018

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Venue: First World Hotel, Genting Highlands

After three years, we finally took part in the Malaysia International Music and Arts Festival (MIMAF) again. Our band members were very excited and looking forward to it since it was most members’ first indoor competition at Genting Highlands. Determined to do our best, we have been practising hard and attentively on our two songs: Centuria and Oliver’s March. We did our best and achieved a Gold award for full band and woodwinds ensemble and a Gold with Honour award for brass ensemble.

As always, we would like to thank our teacher advisor Ms Looi Ling Ling, our president, conductor, drum major and all helpers that helped a lot in this event.

“Nothing ever comes to one, that is worth having, except as a result of hard work.” – Booker T. Washington

Our band members were practising hard one day before the ensemble competition.

Our woodwinds member performing during the ensemble competition.

Waiting for our turn to compete on the stage.

Our conductor was conducting the band in the tuning room.

The saxophone section.

We are the music, we are the band.

Date: 20 October 2018

Time: 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

Venue: School hall

Graduation isn’t the end of a tough journey. It is the beginning of a beautiful one… It’s the graduation season. On the 20th of October 2018, we bid goodbye to our form 5 and form 6 seniors as they graduated from our school. As a celebration for their graduation, we performed the song “Selections from The Greatest Showman” from the movie “The Greatest Showman”. The sweet and lively song was performed to entertain our guests and graduates. At the end of the graduation ceremony, we performed the song “Princess Mononoke” with our form 5 and form 6 seniors. We also got to perform the song “Those Days” – a warm and romantic Chinese song with Chinese Orchestra from our school. It was a blue yet memorable day for us. We’re so happy that they’ve achieved this great milestone- Wishing them great success with their dreams and career.

“Life is an improvisation. You have no idea what’s going to happen next and you are mostly just making things up as you go along.”
—Stephen Colbert

We were preparing for our performance in our school auditorium.

Our tuba and euphonium section.

Playing a piece with our graduating seniors.

Family photo of our school band.

Date: 8 September 2018

Time: 2pm- 10pm

Venue: Stadium Bandaraya Pulau Pinang

This was the 1st Asia Pacific Master Games in Penang, Malaysia which was held from 7-15 September. It was organised by the International Master Games Association (IMGA), and it was the first ever Masters Games for the Asia-Pacific region. Our school band was both glad and honoured to be invited to perform on the opening ceremony.

As this day approached, although we were nervous, we significantly tried our very best to present to the audiences the most melodious and harmonious tune of the band. However, what was truly important was still the bond between our band and the precious memories created. Lastly, we would like to thank the teachers and helpers for always being with us throughout this memorable event.

“There are no secrets to sucess. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.” – Colin Powell

Conductor giving warm ups to the whole band.

Performing with their best.

Waiting for the bus after a job well done.

“One penang, one sound.” It was an unforgettable night with the other school bands.

Date: 31 August 2018 (Friday)

Time: 6am – 12.30pm

Venue: Esplanade

August 31st is a significant day in many ways. For one, it’s a celebration of independence for our country. This year, our school band proudly took part in the annual Merdeka Parade. It was an overwhelming experience to be a part of the 150 contingents marching on that day, and we kept our heads high and our footsteps sharp. The song we performed while marching was titled  ‘Seni Teras Perpaduan’.

The road leading up to this day was not easy, but our members persevered even through the unpredictable weather and countless marching practices. Even then, on the actual day of the parade, it was raining heavily. But we didn’t lose hope, and soon enough, the weather cleared and we were allowed to march. The feeling of marching past the grandstands was exhilarating, and we left this event with many new memories to treasure.

As always, we’d like to sincerely thank all the ex-seniors who came back to lend us a hand, all the helpers who ran up and down for us, and our teacher advisor, Ms Looi Ling Ling, for her constant care and concern.

Kita Merdeka
Sayangi Malaysiaku
Sayangi Malaysiaku
Tanah Airku (Ini Kita Punya)
Sayangi Malaysiaku
Sayangi Malaysia
Satu Suara Laungkan (Merdeka!) – “Kita Punya Malaysia” Lirik & Lagu Hari Kebangsaan 2018

Waiting for the rain to stop…

… and it did, and we were told to make our way to our allocated space.

Warming up by the docks.

Standing at parade rest, waiting for our signal.

Moving out.

Marching out into the main route, heads held high.

Marching past the State Legislative Assembly hall.

Reaching the grandstands and playing with all our might.

Passing the grandstands.

A merdeka day to remember.

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.

Date: 18/8/2018

Time: 8am – 12pm

Venue: B5 – B7 classrooms

The second annual General Meeting (AGM) of our school band was held on the 18th of August 2018 at the B5-B7 classrooms. All members attended the meeting. The purpose of this meeting was to let the band members interact to get to know each other better. This also marked the end of the services of our fellow Form 5 band members. On this day, the Form 5 seniors passed their jobs to the juniors to lead the band to a brighter future. During this AGM, all members were informed about the future events and the new rules of the band to ensure that the band is well-disciplined and behaved. We had an enjoyable moment together, thus making the bond between us stronger.

“Unity is strength… When there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.”   -Mattie J.T. Stepanek

Date: 11/8/2018 (Saturday)

Time: 4pm – 10pm

Venue: Auditorium, School Hall

One night, one band, one music, one sound. That was the result of all our hard work and effort in preparing for our school’s annual concert night. This event was held to raise funds for our school’s new building, and we promptly gave it our all. Under our student conductor, Loo Si Jing, we performed two songs: Princess Mononoke Medley and Hawaii Five-o. All in all, it was a magical night, and we treasured every moment of it, especially since this would be our last performance with our Form 5 seniors.

“Live for the moment you can’t put into words.” – Unknown

Ex-seniors helping us out with makeup.

Smiling for the camera!

Scarves are pesky things. One of the seniors are helping the junior tidy hers.

Last warm up and combine, led by our student conductor.

Our music tonight takes you to a world of days long gone, where gods and beasts still roam.

One last photo to end the night, and a shoutout to our form five seniors!