GREAT JOB TO EVERYONE FOR CONCERT!!!
so far the exchange is not bad...
in terms of playing i think we did fairly well,
but we din really interact with the guests...
This concert has ended...
it went quite well
(except for vivaldi)
Ms ting told me hon said it was good....
shld be becoz of the sch song ba....
anyways...
the concert has ended,
well we all have regrets,
but we played our part well...
and that's all that matters...
for many of us,
this end of the concert would be a new start...
a new start for friendship,
a new start with a new conductor
a new start to some who turning to seniors this year...
i'm sure many of us are quite stressed out by this concert...
like many ppl having tests these few days
and missing out alot important lessons
but hey, it was fun rite? :D
playing in a totally new environment,
shld be a new experience for most of us...
i bet this is also the first time we get to have desk partners from hk (some of us)
which brings me to my next point...
we are having another combined concert in march hols
with St Nicks strings...
it would most likely be the seniors' last concert,
and we want to make it count...
our viola section isnt known for good soloist,
but rather we are super bonded and united
we play as a section,
as an orchestra,
that's why it's important to us to look at each other and listen.
aft the sec4s leave,
u guys still hav each other to depend on...
get bonded with the new sec1s,
they are the future of the viola section
i guess by now u guys shld noe abt mr sze's standards?
as u may observed, he is damn smart
he is a good conductor,
but he nids an obedient orchestra...
plz listen to him
and REMEMBER wad he says
we want hciso to improve,
hopefully by march we wont lose to snso....
sry for such a long post,
hope u've read all...
i left 1 last impt pt for this para...
aft this concert,
aft all we've been thru,
try asking urself,
Do you have the passion?
sidenotes: err dudes who hav guest partners, can we like add them on fb or smth to at least remind us of this event. it's stupid having an exchange and forgetting the guests immediately aft they leave...
regards,
zy
Hi guys,
This is just a desperate attempt to revive the dead blog. Even the chat box is dead. After today's rehearsal with the Mr. Siu, I believe we all need to work harder before the concert, right? Here are some stuff to take note in the upcoming rehearsals.
1) Try to get all the notes right
2) Take note of the speed Mr. Siu is going, especially in the 1st movement. Must know where there is a ritard and there's not.
3) Don't lean back on your chair
4) LOOK UP at Mr. Siu when playing.
5) If you really can't play the notes, then fake PROPERLY. At least get the bowing right.
6) Get your SYF attire ready by Friday, the day of BEFORE our concert
7) Listen to other instruments' parts when playing. Don't just listen to yourself.
8) Don't look at the brass people like you're going to kill them for being so loud
9) REMEMBER TO BRING EAR PLUGS!
10) Lost? Then fake as u look at front desks or look at desk partner or listen to the other sections
11) Try to hold up ur viola even though the piece ended/or put it down when others put down and MAKE SURE MR. SIU NOT LOOKING
12) We all are tired, but try not to show it
13) Do NOT tap! It may not be the same tempo as Mr. Siu and may lead to confusion of the section. It can sometimes be heard by other people, making u seem unprofessional
14) DYNAMICS are more important then notes.
15) STOP when the conductor stops
16) Try not to talk, but if necessary whisper
17) NEVER EVER SLEEP during prac
18) Remember, u are NOT soloing! look around u, listen to all the other sections
Ok, so let's work hard for the rest of the days and all the best at our concert on Saturday!
btw, we are taking Sect pic on Sat morning, so come orc earlier
and for those reading this blog, plz spread the message and tell others about the blog...
On a side note, the profile page on our blog is updated.
the ART of FAKING XDit's a tradition for seniors to teach this to juniorsviolists must learn this....
- when u fake, u must look up
- look confident
- folo the bowings of the 1st desk (hope that they not faking too)
- look pro or try to blend to the surroundings
- posture is important: chest up, viola up
- go on the CORRECT strings
- move ur fingers
- bow must NOT leave the strings (or it would look like u're not playing)
- vibrate / fake vibrate
- stop faking as soon as possible
disclaimer: faking is NOT encouraged and must be used only during appropriate times. It is only meant to reduce out-of-tune playings, therefore make the orc sound better.
Cheers,
Terre Chua and zy
