hey trumpets!
hanis here, sorry for the long hiatus.term 3 has ended. final year exams are coming, mug mug mug! oh, haha, betty, jiaxing and sher, all the best for O's yea.trumpets, please practice hard for the upcoming exchange programme. despite knowing the fact that've we've to play only two pieces, don't take it for granted. parts that you're still not sure of, please ask, or better still count and subdivide by yourself. don't depend on the leaders too much, all of you play a part in the section as well. speaking of which, the sectionals that we had so far, i actually realised that i've not really fulfil what i've actually expected course of my tight schedule. i seriously don't have the intention to neglect all of you, am trying my very best to squeeze in my packed schedule for sectionals. therefore, i'm really pleased that y'all took the initiative to do self practice, for some that is ;D but i'd really appreciate if you were to concentrate on the parts where you're not too sure of. take the time to figure it out or get help. be it semi quavers, quavers or even crochets they're just as important. take note of the dynamics. do your part. make sure there's balance within the section, thirds have to really support first and seconds, don't overplay, i don't want to have someone misinterpreting, saying that you're the only player and there's a need to be playing relatively loudly. it doesn't make sense, there's still a need for balance. take note of that ok seniors :) work hard! but don't get too carried away, haha. studies come first. it's your streaming year make sure you get into the class you want to and can actually cope with -_-" haha

as for my dearest juniors, bring back your instruments and practice! i'm sure y'all know where you stand right now. all those bad remarks you get from the conductor or seniors, just take it as a learning point. there, you get the 'motivation' to work harder, socalled. whatever. anyway, my point is don't be let down too much on those negative words, practice! but then again, how to when bringing home instrument seems to be a chore to most. too much to ask for, isn't it? so much of wanting to change to a 'better' trumpet when i don't see the point of giving your wants when i don't get mine. all i ask for is to practice and bring back your instrument frequently. nothing have changed despite the talks from seniors or the alumni. this includes attitude wise please. the only reason i've to stand infront is because, well the obvious reason, is to guide y'all. if you're not interested what am i suppose to do. there's no time for this game, you won't benefit anything and neither do i. it's just a total waste of time to throw your tantrum during sectionals and not do anything. but then again, there's nothing that i can do except for you to motivate yourself. i've tried many ways, but to no avail. have you ever stopped and reflect what you've done. now, i want to see improvements and learn your major scales for goodness sake. it's almost a year! when i say there's a test, i'll stick to my words. you want a 'new' trumpet, prove to me that you actually deserve it. do practice on your Bb,Ab,C,D and Eb for now. not forgetting your all time favourite piece, centuria -_-" i'll prolly get benny to test so, be prepared.

toodles!

ps; section tee design is out. it'll be confirm this sat if everyone agrees to it.