2012 Guitar Practice

Hi Guitarists,

There will be no guitar practice during the first week of school.
Guitar Practice will start in Term 1 Week 2 at Music Room.

Cya!

14 Nov and 16 Nov Holiday Practice

Hi Guitarists,

Please note that 14 Nov and 16 Nov Practice is from 2 pm to 5 pm

See you next week.

Guitar Practice

Hi Guitarists,

CCA resumes next week:

31 Oct 130pm to 330pm for Sec Ones Only

2 Nov 130pm to 330 pm for Sec Twos Only

Regards

Mdm Yeo

Monday's session will be postponed to Tuesday, at 2.30 to 4.30pm. Attire would be SST tee + jeans. Wednesday's Session will proceed as usual. Wednesday will not be a full-dressed rehearsal.

CCA resumes

Hi Guitarists,

There will be guitar practice starting from 27 June (Mon).

Same timing as before.

Regards

Mdm Yeo.

Resume of CCA

Dear all,

There will be CCA on next Monday (16/5) and Wednesday(18/5)
Thank you.

Mdm Yeo.

Notice for Sec 2 Guitar Ensemble

Dear Sec 2s,

Thanks for the great performance yesterday.

Please report to MPR1 for a short briefing at 130 pm.

Our Family Photos are uploaded on Facebook. Under Mrs Lew post, Enjoy !

Today's practice for Sec 2 is cancelled until further notice.

Look forward to the results at 530 pm =)

Meanwhile study hard for your examinations.

Pachelbel's Canon in D (transcribed for guitars)

Hi all GE members,
this is just for when any of you gets bored practicing SYF songs, just in case...:P

Pachelbel's Canon in D MIDI transcribed for guitars! :D

Alternatively, you may watch the video by clicking on the respective buttons in the frame or by clicking the link here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofHAQLppjvA

Thanks for watching the video! (: And don't forget to practice for the SYF on tuesday!!!

- Neo Wei Hong (Guitar Section 1 Leader)

The countdown...

Countdown to Day of Guitar SYF

- Neo Wei Hong (SST Guitar Ensemble Section 1 Leader)

Information on SYF

Hi all SST guitar ensemble members,

Here are some of the information about the upcoming SYF.

---

Date: Tuesday, 26 April 2011
Venue: The Republic Cultural Centre
Time to reach venue: 0945
Time of Performance: 1018

---

Source: http://www.singaporeyouthfestival.sg/images/pdf/Order%20of%20Appearance%202011/Order%20of%20Appearance%20(Guitar%20Ensembles).pdf

To confirm the above information, please check with any of the guitar teachers-in-charge, as these information are based directly on the source above (containing the full schedule).


- Neo Wei Hong (SST Guitar Ensemble Section 1 Leader)

Time to get some black court shoes Part 2

Hi Gentlemen,

these are your sample.

You may get those with shoe laces or without.

sample one

Sample Two

Time to buy some black shoes

Hi Ladies and Gentlemen,

Time to get some shopping done after your class tests.

Here are some of the pictures of the court shoes that you can get.

You will have to get by this weekend.

Next week is your rehearsal and performance for celebrations @SST.

Rehearsals are on Tues and Thurs, will keep you updated on Wednesday.

Best place to get BATA.

If you have more Ang Pow Money from CNY, you may try Everbest or Hush Puppies.

If your shoes size is the same as your siblings or parents, do borrow from them. Do save up your $$$.

I have 1 pair of size 7 shoes, I can lend to one lady.

Ladies, please get your own stockings according to your skin tone.

Gentlemen, you will have to get black socks.

some sample of black shoes

Don't need to buy buy the same design.

As long as it is black any design will do.

Gentlemen these are not for you.

Presenting the sample of ladies court shoes

Sample 1

Sample 2

Sample 3

Kevin Loh @ Esplanade Your Views

A guitar is an instrument that you can carry with you all the time.

You can play it when you are happy and when you are sad.

What are some of your views after watching the concert? Let's share with one another on this blog.

Would you like to watch some more concert?

If so please tell me, I may arrange a guitarist from GENUS ( NUS guitar ensemble) to speak to you about their upcoming concert.

Did you all notice the small group of guitarists that played with Kevin Loh. They are from GENUS. Work hard for SYF and we can budget to buy the Nibori Guitars next year=)

Reminders

Please go to the Blog post on Kevin Loh concert @Esplanade.

Please fill up your particulars too.

Dynamics for "The Entertainer" and "La Cumparsita"

People,

Not much people (or no one) copied down the dynamics when I wrote it on the board. So I'm going to post it up on the blog, for reference.

PLEASE PRACTICE YOUR SONGS WITH DYNAMICS.

Guitar 1:

THE ENTERTAINER

PAGE 1

-1st Line 5th Bar ➔ Gradually get louder (Crescendo) until the next bar, first note.

-2nd Line First 3 bars ➔ Loud. (Forte Volume) Except for the two notes at the third bar.

*Apply this at appropriate areas such as: 2nd Line, 3rd bar last 2 notes till 3rd Line 2nd bar first note and other areas*

-Last line ➔ whole line must be loud. At Forte volume.

PAGE 2

-Repetition in Tunes must have difference in Volume. The first time must be louder than the second time you play it. (eg. 1st Line 1st bar first few notes till 1st line 2nd bar first 3 notes. These few notes must be louder that the next few notes, those are the repetition.)

-3rd Line Last Bar Last 3 notes ➔ SOFT. Until last line.

PAGE 3.

-Overall Mood ➔ Gentle

-1st Line 3rd bar ➔ This note must be softer and sweeter than the previous note. APPLIES TO OTHER AREAS. Eg. 3rd Line 1st Note Softer & Sweeter than 2nd Line Last Note. etc.

-Last line last 2 bars ➔ Gradually getting louder. Continues on until 4th Page 1st 2 bars. **Remember what Mr Chua said, the more "phases" of your volume, we would score more in SYF.

LA CUMPARSITA

PAGE 1

-PLEASE DO NOT RUSH. If not, you will suffer at 4th bar 3rd Bar last 2 beats.

-Again, Do not rush at Last bar of 1st page till first 2 bars of Page 2.

PAGE 3

-Last 3 bars ➔ Gradually Louder.

Bar 52 - 53 ➔ Soft.

Bar 54 - 55 ➔ Medium Volume

Bar 56 - 57 ➔ Loud

Bar 58 ➔ Get more louder.

PAGE 4

-1st Line Last bar, 1st beat ➔ REMEMBER THAT THIS IS 4 SEMIQUAVERS. This is not one quaver and 3 semiquavers. A feedback from Stacy.

-2nd Line Last Bar ➔ Suddenly Soft.

-3rd Line 1st 2 bars ➔ Gradually getting louder

-4th Line 3rd Bar ➔ Suddenly soft.

Last few notes: Remember, all notes must be SHORT, LOUD. Last note to be MUTED IMMEDIATELY at the end of the song. DO NOT bang your guitar in the process.

Guitar 2:

THE ENTERTAINER

PAGE 1

-1st Line 5th Bar ➔ Gradually get louder (Crescendo) until the next bar, first note.

-2nd Line First 3 bars ➔ Loud. (Forte Volume) Except for the two notes at the third bar.

*Apply this at appropriate areas such as: 2nd Line, 3rd bar last 2 notes till 3rd Line 2nd bar first note and other areas*

-Last line ➔ whole line must be loud. At Forte volume.

PAGE 2

-Repetition in Tunes must have difference in Volume. The first time must be louder than the second time you play it. (eg. 1st Line 1st bar first few notes till 1st line 2nd bar first 3 notes. These few notes must be louder that the next few notes, those are the repetition.)

-3rd Line Last Bar Last 3 notes ➔ SOFT. Until last line.

PAGE 3.

-Overall Mood ➔ Gentle

-1st Line 3rd bar ➔ These notes in the bar is a "reply" to the notes played to guitar 1. APPLIES TO OTHER AREAS. Eg. 3rd Line 2nd Note, etc.

-Last line last 2 bars ➔ Gradually getting louder. Continues on until 4th Page 1st 2 bars. **Remember what Mr Chua said, the more "phases" of your volume, we would score more in SYF.

LA CUMPARSITA

PAGE 1

-Tremolo must be CONSISTENT and LOUD.

-Certain notes must be one stroke. Like what Mr Chia does when we finish doing the C major scale on 5th position tremolo.

Here are these notes: 2nd Line 4th bar first note, 3rd line first note, 3rd line 3rd bar first note, and 3rd line last bar 1st note.

PAGE 3

-3rd Line 2nd Bar last 3 notes ➔ Should the whole of Guitar 2 be playing this?

-Last 3 bars ➔ Gradually Louder.

Bar 52 - 53 ➔ Soft.

Bar 54 - 55 ➔ Medium Volume

Bar 56 - 57 ➔ Loud

Bar 58 ➔ Get more louder.

PAGE 4

-2nd Line Last Bar ➔ Suddenly Soft.

-3rd Line 1st 2 bars ➔ Gradually getting louder

Last few notes: Remember, all notes must be SHORT, LOUD. Last note to be MUTED IMMEDIATELY at the end of the song. DO NOT bang your guitar in the process.

Guitar 3:

THE ENTERTAINER

PAGE 1

-1st Line 4th Bar ➔ 1st note should be clear, yet soft and short. Rest properly, clearly and promptly.

-1st Line 5th Bar ➔ Gradually get louder (Crescendo) until the next bar.

-2nd Line First 3 bars ➔ Loud. (Forte Volume)

*Apply this at appropriate areas such as: 2nd Line, 4th bar till 3rd Line 2nd bar first note and other areas*

-Passing bass at 3rd line, 2nd bar must be clear.

-Last line ➔ whole line must be loud. At Forte volume.

PAGE 2

-Repetition in Tunes must have difference in Volume. The first time must be louder than the second time you play it. (eg. 1st Line 2nd bar and 1st line 3rd bar. These first time playing the chords should be louder than your second time playing the chords, those are the repetition.)

-Last Line ➔ SOFT. Then you get gradually louder.

PAGE 3.

-Last line last 2 bars ➔ Gradually getting louder. Continues on until 4th Page 1st 2 bars. **Remember what Mr Chua said, the more "phases" of your volume, we would score more in SYF.

LA CUMPARSITA

PAGE 1

-Your strumming patter at 1st bar ...

1st quaver ➔ "Forte" Volume

*QUAVER REST* This is important

2nd quaver ➔ "Piano" volume

*QUAVER REST* This is ALSO important

3rd quaver ➔ "Piano" volume

*QUAVER REST* Important.

4th beat ➔ 2 Quavers ...

In these 2 quaver, you will need to crescendo these notes, such that the next bar first quaver would be in "forte" volume.

Recommended➔1st Quaver -Mezzo Piano

2nd Quaver - Mezzo Forte.

-Strumming patter at 10th bar ➔ All Mr Chua said about this was that the loudest chord in this bar should not be louder than the loudest chord in the 1st bar.

PAGE 2

-3rd Line Last bar - The 4 Am Chords, Please remember to play these without rushing, make it clear.

PAGE 3

-Last 3 bars ➔ Gradually Louder.

Bar 52 - 53 ➔ Soft.

Bar 54 - 55 ➔ Medium Volume

Bar 56 - 57 ➔ Loud

Bar 58 ➔ Get more louder.

PAGE 4

-2nd Line Last Bar ➔ Suddenly Soft.

-3rd Line 1st 2 bars ➔ Gradually getting louder

-4th Line 3rd Bar ➔ Suddenly soft.

Last few notes: Remember, all notes must be SHORT, LOUD. Last note to be MUTED IMMEDIATELY at the end of the song. DO NOT bang your guitar in the process.

That's all. If I had missed out anything, feel free to add it as a comment. Any feedback, email me.

Thanks! (:

Performers for RDFZ Xi Shan School

A few of our unsung hero from guitar ensemble performed at the RDFZ Xi Shan School farewell mini concert. And they are.........

Photos courtesy of Ms Christine.=)

Presenting SST Guitar Ensemble (SST@GE)

SST@GE Gentlemen

Trying to look serious.

Trying to look Smiley.

Trying to look fun-loving.

Trying their best for SYF!!!!

Presenting SST Guitar Ensemble (SST@GE)

SST@GE Ladies

Uniform Version 1

All Ready for SYF!

The more we get together=)

Trying to look serious. =)

Uniform Fitting

Hi Guitarists,

Please meet in MPR 1 at 335pm tomorrow ( 17/2) Thursday for Uniform Fitting.

Look out for the following tomorrow:

1 Make sure the uniform fits you.

2 Try to sit down in your classical position and see if you feel comfortable in your uniform.

Thank you.

Concert by Kevin Loh @Esplanade

Hi Guitarists,

Before we go for this concert.

Please reflect and think what is the appropriate decorum for concert viewing.

Please click on the comment to give your inputs.

Thank you.

Contact List 2011

Hi Sec 2 Guitarists,

Will need you to go to the google form to fill up the contact list.

Thank you.

Please click here.

The Entertainer (Part 1)

Don't know why but I look so weird in this video...

SST Guitar Ensemble SYF songs

Here are two midi files (computer generated) I have made for the members of SST Guitar Ensemble. Both midi files made are based on the two songs the ensemble will be playing during SYF. So, if you currently have any problems on either/both of the two SYF songs, you can refer to these to help you understand the pieces better. Or, you could just listen to these to allow you to be able to listen to the sound of the 3 guitars together and roughly know how they will all sound like when played together (though not very accurate). Therefore, the pieces are as shown in the videos below:

The Entertainer (Scott Joplin)


La Cumparasita (Gerardo Matos Rodríguez)


So... that's it. Those are the two midi files created by myself. Dynamics are based on own interpretation and speed is based on the scores (for La Cumparasita). If there are any questions, please always feel free to comment it in the comments section or just clarify with other sst guitar ensemble members.

Thank you all and have a nice day. :)

Cheers,
Neo Wei Hong (14),
SST S2-07 (2011),
SST Guitar Ensemble Guitar 1 Section Leader.

Midi made using: Finale 2010
Scores in videos made using: Camera; Mac screenshot function
Produced using: iMovie
10 Jan 2011

SYF Rehearsal

Hi Guitarists,

Please keep your 15 March 2011 9am to 230pm free, We will be going for our SYF Rehearsal on this date. Please try not to go overseas on this day of your March holiday as it is very difficult to secure this slot and it will be a good stage playing experience for you.

Food will be provided on that day before we leave, our rehearsal time slot 11am to 1pm is at Republic Polytechnic. This is also the venue for SYF 2011.

Two-Way Transportation will be provide.

I will brief you on the programme flow when the date draws nearer.

Consent form will be given to you on the last week of Feb.

Thank you.

First Concert Viewing

Hi Guitarists,

We will be having our first outing for concert viewing on 25 Feb 2011.

Here are the details

Date: 25 Feb 2011 (Friday)

TIme: 7.30 ( The bus will leave school by 5 .30 to avoid peak hour)

Interval: 20 min

Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall

Price: $12 or $15 ( To be confirmed)

Booking fee: $1

For more information about the concert, please refer to the following link Sistic Link

If you have some valid reasons that you can't attend the concert, please let me know on Monday 10 Jan 2011.

Consent Forms will be given out next week, once I finalised the availability of the tickets.

Thank you.

Mdm Yeo

Welcome back to 2011

Hi Guitarists,

Welcome Back!

This year the training hours are as follow:

Mon 330pm to 6 pm

Wed 230 pm to 530 pm

Let's work towards SYF 2011!

Mdm Yeo

Nov and Dec Practices

Hi All,

This Friday we will start a little earlier at 1130am.

Day	Date	Time
Mon	15-Nov	330 pm to 6 pm
Fri	19-Nov	1130 am to 230 pm
Mon	22-Nov	9 am to 1130 am
Wed	24-Nov	9 am to 12 pm
Mon	29-Nov	9 am to 1130 am
Wed	1-Dec	9 am to 12 pm
Wed	29-Dec	9 am to 12 pm

15 Nov 2010

Dear All,

15 Nov practice will be from 3.30 pm to 6 pm.

Assessment Pieces

Hello :) Just in case you missed out, here are the pieces in which we would be tested on.

1. C major scale [page 14]

2. Down the Valley [page 15]

3. Etude- F.Carulli [page 32]

4. Chords (ones for plucking) [page 41]

5. Sight-reading, G to G

All the best for the test :D

8 November 2010

Dear All,

Practice will start at 230pm.

Do have your lunch before practice.

Gentle reminder to bring your Guitar Book and Black File.

3 Nov 2010 Wed Practice

Dear All,

Tomorrow's practice will be at 130pm.

Singapore Youth Festival 2011

Singapore Youth Festival 2011

The SYF Central Judging of Instrumental Ensembles will be held in April 2011.

Date: 18-21 April and 25-29 April 2011

Time: 9am - 6 pm

(The confirm date and timing will be announced after 23 March 2011)

Venue : The Republic Cultural Centre Theatre

9 Woodlands Ave 9

Singapore 738964

Members' Particulars

Dear All,

Please click here to complete the form.

Thank you.

1 Nov Guitar Ensemble Practice

Dear All,

Guitar Ensemble Practice will start at 130pm and end at 4 pm.
See you there =)

Wed 28 April

Dear All,

There will be Guitar Ensemble on Wed 28 April. As all of you will be involved in doing a school wide survey. You will assemble for practice at 2pm sharp. Guitar Ensemble will finish at 4 pm sharp. Please be in your SST uniform as I will be taking some photos during your practice. =)

Putting of guitars in the Music Store at 735am

Dear Guitarists,

I will be opening the Music Store at 735 am tomorrow for you to place your guitars (for those who have loan out your guitars).

Practice on Wednesday 7 April

Hi Guitarists,

Just a gentle reminder that there will be Guitar Ensemble Practice tomorrow at 115pm sharp. For those who brought your guitar home, please bring them along tomorrow. For those who are participating in the Heats, you are excused from the practice.

Meanwhile take good care of your guitars.
Little tips to share:
Avoid putting your guitars near the window with direct sunlight. =)

Practice on Wednesday 31 March 2010

Dear All,

Please be reminded that there is practice today at 115 pm. =)

Welcome to the SST Guitar Ensemble

Dear All,

Hope all of you like your new instruments.
Do take great care of them.