Hey Band!
Monday was the day where i ended off my wonderful music journey with all of you.
Even though i didn't show it or say, i must tell you now that i can't bare to end it.

I have lots of things to say, so please bear with it!


I would like to thank all of you on behalf of all the leaders and seniors for giving us such a unforgettable experience, and for the friendships, smiles and respect and everything that you all have given us.
Those bitter and sweet times that we have gone through together, as a band, and most importantly, as friends.

I must say that, from the day where i became your DM from year 2009 to 2010, things did not go well to what i have expected.. change of instructors, and teachers (blah blah and blah..)
At the beginning, i almost wanted to give up.
But, do you know the reason why i continued to struggle through?
It was YOU. The Band that gave me this strength to carry on.

Sometimes, i don't see it. But i feel it.. That all of you wants to carry on this journey with me and improve.Although at times, you make me get angry,and cry because all of you don't follow to our instructions, giving us pressure and so on..

But.. i have to say.. I REALLY REALLY LOVE ALL OF YOU!

I felt that, this journey with all of you was a really exciting and challenging one that i will never ever forget!
As a DM, i feel the sense of accomplishment every time i see all of you improving slowly. This is what makes me want to continue.

To all those people that comes for band, but always at the back saying that you hate band.
I don't blame you for it. I used to hate band, and yes i still hate band at times due to the long hours, punishments, scoldings we get every time. But I know that, you still care.

Realise why i have never given up on juniors, members who are always so stubborn, disrespectful to seniors, who skips band, and playful?
-To me, patience is the key to success.
Everyone is unique, and they need your care and concern because they are humans.
We have emotions.
I would want to inspire the current seniors with my words. Please remember.

''Who knows, you may discover the potential in you''
I just want to say that, give in your best for whatever you do.

A teacher told me this, A man looked at this $50mil house and said, ''i will never be able to buy it'' 10 years later, he bought a $30mil house instead.
Do you think he have succeeded?
My answer is, No.

If all of you have this thinking of aiming higher than what you will expect, I am sure you all can achieve a better standard than what we are now, and work for it no matter how hard or how many times you try.
It is just like how Thomas Elva Edison who tried many times, and invented the light bulb.
I want the band to continue to strive for more, bond together as a family, and make wonderful music to touch people's heart =)

Even though the next batch of top 3 leaders and committees have not been chosen yet.
I would like to say to all the TIP(Training in progress) people, do your best to lead the band, be confident, don't get nervous and think before you do anything.
Make the mistakes, learn and change.
Do what you think is the best for the band.
Remember, do not only think about what you need, what they should do, but also what both of you need in common.
Please take good care of them and let them continue to enjoy this music journey.
Do what is best for the band, and build up a higher standard.

Members! Please try to work well with your new I/Cs and give them feedback whenever you think they need for their performance. Forgive them for their mistakes and give them time to improve.

Continue to be the best Performing Arts group, and the most hardworking one like what Mrs Tan said for speech day in the school, and touch others with your music!

Look back at the 10th anniversary performance.
All of you did great, and i am really very proud of all of you.
Many think that we are just a bronze band, and we can't do much.
But we did it, with the loud applause we have got from the audience for our performance.
Positive comments from many parents and teachers!
Even the ex-seniors said that all of you improved tremendously compared to the last time they heard you.
Continue this effort, do KR proud and go beyond frontiers!
Do more than what a bronze band can do!
Remember, Awards does not matter!!
Just do your best in everything, and never give up!

Remember, to me

You will always be the best band that i will never forget despite all those troubles and unhappy moments we have gone through.
Have Faith and believe =)



Don't forget all the experience, fun and what we have learn together as a band, and what all your seniors have taught you about. They may not have said much, but continue to set a good example to your juniors! =)


Hope to see you all again at the Passing Out Parade in June.

Your EX-Drum Major,
Linda



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