Thursday, December 29, 2011

Hey, syafiqah here :) As you know, this year is coming to an end and the upcoming year is gona be a new chapter. A new beginning with new sec1 members. Wohoo! But I expect everybody to make a GREAT IMPROVEMENT in your singing if you wana get Gold for the next SYF. GOT IT! Even if next year isn’t the SYF year, we still have to be serious in reaching our goals. Next Friday is an important day because we’ll be promoting choir to the new batch of sec1s. Besides that, if you have classmates who doesn’t have any CCA, try to get them to join choir. I understand that it’s a difficult task but let’s just do our best in recruiting more people, okay. Ohya, remember that this afternooon we had an audition... Well don't be too disappointed with the scores you get. It doesn't matter if you're in the junior or in the senior choir... What matters more is that we are one. One Voice, One Family!

Things to take note:
1) Dynamics
2) Vowels
3) Use diaphragm
4) Raise cheekbones and eyebrows
5) Shoulders rolled back
6) Legs shoulder width apart and one leg in front
7) Hands by the side and DONT FIDGET
8) Always think of your notes

These are the usual things that the commitee and myself have reminded you over and over again. So please drill this into your head if not you'll get smack by me. HARD. haha! joking :) Next friday i want you all to be at your fullest and rara the crowd.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Hello choir! Before you do anything, scroll down and read the previous post by Jozzzzie. :) I'm being an extra idiot and posting this because i have decided that it is important. Yes, the concert is over. And now, HONGKONG. Those who are going, please start packing now. Why? So that in case you realized you have something missing or whatever, theres still time to salvage the situation. Wash your gowns and yellow dresses. We're bringing it all. I know the packing list is really confusing. So here's what we really need. I hope this helps.

Now, it wouldn't hurt bringing your yellow dress and black gowns, so pack it up into your luggage. Also, DON'T FORGET YOUR HEELS. Put it nicely in a bag/box and into your luggage now. Remember to fill in the yellow paper and put it onto your luggage to save time at the airport. Tie the orange ribbon for easy recognition as well. REMEMBER YOUR BLUE BOOKLET. Don't put that into your luggage. Leave it in your carry-on bag as you might need it while you have no access to your luggage. Also, please remember, no sharp items in your carry-on bags and NO LIQUID. Don't worry about ironing board and irons because all hotels have that. However when you iron, don't iron right on the dress. Put a cloth over and iron it otherwise yeah. It will burn -_-

Moving on to own clothing. Bring about 2 JACKETS. Jackets are not cardigans or whatever. You need jackets to keep you WARM. Its cold in Hongkong and you need to keep warm. About 2 is enough, don't bring too many. Its mad. You can bring scarves if you want, to protect your little neck. Gloves and earmuffs are not needed so chill. We'll be there for 4 days or so, so bring 3/4 pairs of socks. As for shoes, other than your heels, just bring a pair of sneakers or whatever. Something that COVERS YOUR ENTIRE FEET. You don't need many of those. Just one pair will do. Bring 2 pairs of jeans, one will do fine too. Don't forget your blue long sleeved hongkong tee, and bring another 2 to 3 T-shirts, either PE or choir tee will do fine. The quantity is not stated on the packing list so follow this. I don't think you'll go wrong. Undergarments, bring 4. As for girls, some of you might be unlucky enough to get your thing at hongkong, so don't forget your pads, bring extra panties in case it leaks. Bring clothes to wear in the hotel, don't wear skimpy little lingeries unless you want to freeze to death, bring long pants and long sleeved shirts. (Amount : up to you.)  That should cover clothing. bring another 2 or 3 long sleeved clothing as well. *Another thing ,don't forget your smart casual attire for the Gala Dinner !

Moving on to toiletries. Girls, discuss with your partners who should bring soap, and who should bring shampoo to lighten your heavy loads. You can share right? Face cream, conditioner etc. Toothpaste can be shared too, but please don't share toothbrushes. Those who use contact lenses, remember your contact lens casing and solution. DON'T PUT YOUR SOLUTION INTO YOUR CARRY-ON BAG. Which means you probably shouldn't wear it to the airport as you would not be able to take it off during the flight. Do bring your spectacles as well. Bring plasters, medication if you know you will get nauseous whatsoever, because no one is allowed to give you medicine. When you see your friend in need of medical attention, don't give them your medicine. Tell a teacher immediately. Bring elastic bands to tie your hair, and hairclips ok. They get lost easily so bring more. Put some hard sweets (those that cannot be chewed) as the pressure during the flight is very disturbing to your ears and sucking on a sweet will help soothe the uncomfortable-ness. Those who hadn't sat on planes before should take note. Bring some stationary (in your carry-on bag) and your camera or handphones. But keep all of those OFF during the flight. It would be dangerous if we experience turbulence during the flight, so be considerate. Btw carry-on bag is the so called haversack. But just bring a backpack or something. Because haversacks are those loose loose mad bags.

DON'T FORGET YOUR THERMOMETER. DON'T FORGET YOUR THERMOMETER!!!!

This should be it. Start packing now! Go wash your gowns and yellow dresses if you haven't done so. Monday is the flight already so DON'T PROCRASTINATE. DO IT NOW.

If you're wondering what to wear to the airport on Monday, well i'm not sure either. And i'm not sure if it has been mentioned. So if it has been, pardon me and do tell me. But if it hasn't been, then put on jeans and choir tee perhaps? (Grey one, planes are not cold enough for you to put on the blue one yet) so yeah.

I hope i hadn't forgotten anything. Oh boy i spent a long time doing up this post i hope its useful :X

See you on Friday. THERES CHOIR! Protect your voice and drink more water. WE'RE GOING TO HONGKONG FOR A COMPETITION! So please take care of your vocals and do practice your songs at home. SEE YOU GUYS! :D







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