Calling all music lover!~ Trip to University of Malaya

Utar chinese orchestra is having a trip to

University of Malaya

for...~~

Details of the trip is as follow:

Organizer : Mr. Lawrence Wong        016 3910 585

Fees: Rm 20 including ticket

Date: 4 March, 2012 (This Sunday)

Venue: BLK C, cafeteria 

Duration: Concert 2 hours, Road trip 2 hours

Time: Depart from Kampar 4.30pm

Arrival at UM 7.30pm

Depart from UM 10.15pm

Arrival at Kampar 12am

All participants are require to gather at UTAR, BLK C cafeteria by 4.30pm sharp 

before depart. If you are interested to go, please feel free to contact our organizer, Mr. Lawrence.

He can be reach at 016 3910 585

Thank you for your interest!

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演出详情 Details of the concert is as follow:

主办单位 Organizer:
马来亚大学华乐团
Chinese Orchestra University of Malaya 

日期@时间 Date@Time:
4/3/2012 (Sunday) @8pm

地点 Venue:
Kompleks Perdana Siswa (KPS), UM 

*free seating 自由入座
*Attire 服装: Casual 

演奏曲目 Songs’ List 

大合奏 Full Orchestra 
中华民谣 Chinese Folk Songs 
Mungkin Nanti

小合奏 Small Ensemble 
我只在乎你 I Only Care About You 
月亮代表我的心 The Moon Represents My Heart

扬琴独奏 Yangqin Solo Performance
野蜂飞舞 Flight of Bumble Bee 

二胡齐奏 Erhu Unisonance 
抬花轿 Carrying the Marriage Sedan

大合奏 Full Orchestra 
茉莉花主题创意曲 Theme Creation of Jasmine Flower 
草原英雄小姐妹 Heroic Sisters of the Mongolian Grassland 

中场休息 Break 

大合奏 Full Orchestra 
泰国民谣联奏 Thailand Folk Songs Medley
马来民谣联奏 Malay Folk Songs Medley

加键巴乌独奏 Bawu Solo Performance 
沙漠之泉 Fount in Desert

小合奏 Small Ensemble
小情歌 A Little Love Song 

弹拨齐奏 Plucked Instrument Ensemble
青花瓷 Blue Flower Porcelain 

中阮二重奏 Zhongruan Duet 
中阮摇滚 Zhongruan Rock

大合奏 Full Ensemble
天龙八部 Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils 
西北雨 Northwest Rain
雪莲花 Snow Lotus 

指挥 Conductor:
叶展溢 Ivan Yeap

主席 Director:
刘春霞 Lau Chun Sia

Informations extracted from : https://www.facebook.com/events/301465509892050/

Save Malaysia, Stop Lynas!

The title pretty much says it all!

Visit the official site for more information.

For the sake of a brighter and healthier future...

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Save Malaysia, Stop Lynas!

Representatives from UTAR Chinese Orchestra

'Togetherness' PR campaign 2012 performance

This sunday we have been invited to a performance for

the campaign

'Togetherness'

organized by UTAR  PR Group 1, 2012

which aimed to break the Malaysia Book Of record 

for the largest origami mosaic.

A total of 6 members from the orchestra had performed the songs

Chan mali chan, The high green mountain (高山青) and rasa sayang

to mark the opening ceremony of the campaign.

Our performers for the day!

Ms. Leong Sze Wan 

Mr. Ng Choon Weng and Mr. Lee Yean Sing

Ms. Loh Jia Xin

Ms. Teoh ming Hui and Mr. Lim Li Rui

Lastly, as stated by the slogan of the campaign 

our S_ccess is incomplete without "U"!

We are proud to be part of this historic moment!!!

and

thank for the goodies bag and certificate!

We really appreciate that!

Plucked string (弹拔乐）
Liuqin (柳琴) : Ms. Teoh Ming Hui
Yangqin (杨琴) : Ms. Loh Jia Xin

Woodwind (吹管乐) 
Dizi (笛子) : Mr. Ng Choon Weng, Mr. Lee Yean Sing

Bowed String (拉弦乐)
Erhu (二胡) : Mr. Lim Li Rui

Percussion (打击乐)
Chinese Wood Block/ Muyu (木鱼),  Paigu (排鼓) : Ms. Leong Sze Wan

Woodwind group first practice for new batch students

Here is an announcement to all *WOODWIND MEMBERS! 

*Note: this is only for woodwind; dizi.

We have concluded the best time for our weekly practice based

on your available time. So, this is the final conclusion and 

each and everyone of you (WOODWIND ONLY)

who happened to be free within the duration are welcome to join us. 

Date: Every Thursday

Time: 7pm - 9pm 

Venue: BLK K, student pavillion

To all NEW WOODWIND GROUP members, 

for your information, the weekly practice have already began last week.

Those who have replied to our woodwind group leader, should have already attended

the first practice. If you missed out the first class but have informed the leader about your absence,

your name are still secured on the list and you are most welcome to join the next lesson.

Note: You must contact the woodwind leader if you've been a sleeping member of the orchestra

but is interested to begin your practice now.

Let us know now by leaving us a message here!

or

you may contact the leader directly

NG CHOON WENG : 017 572 9388

Don't worry, this man here is available anytime except day time.

To all 2011/May intake WOODWIND group members,

you are require to reply to our woodwind group leader regarding your scheduled

as we need to conclude on the day and time for your practice.

Note: If you do not wish to continue on your practice anymore, please kindly contact us and let us know.

Note: If you've been actively involved in all practice for the past few semesters, you will be advance to the next level and will soon be joining the ensemble practice. 

Note: If you still wish to continue on the practice but have not been joining the practice for weeks, please kindly contact us so we can make the proper arrangement for you guys.

Let us know now by leaving us a message here!

After the gathering that day, the woodwind group have already began the first lesson

with new members who have registered under the woodwind section. 

Here are some glimpse on our first lesson!!!

In chinese orchestra, we relies a lot on good tempo besides skillful tactics of each player and

also the ability to read numbered musical notation. 

Hence, the first lesson is aim to build your tempo and give you guys some basic on music theory.

Our woodwind instructor giving the first lesson to our new member

Newbies from foundation, biotechnology, biochemistry, accounting, biomedical, chinese studies, and etc.

After familiarizing themselves with the tempo, is time to get a hand on the bamboo flute.

Seniors/ new experienced members came disturbing

Please do note that, your next lesson is as the scheduled time 

and your very own flute will be greeting you soon!

See ya!

'Melody' Farewell and Welcoming Gathering "韵" 迎新送旧会

First and foremost, i'm here to say a million thank to all who had attended the events.

The event wouldn't have been possible without your support.

 Next, two thumbs up to the organizing committees for their tireless efforts and dedication

on making the event a success. You guys are the best so far!  >.^

Ms. Jenice Min, the chairperson for the event

Chin Tsin, the emcee of the event

Ms. Gan, co-advisor of the orchestra giving speech

If you missed out the gathering, here are some glimpse on what happened that day!

Seniors often played a multi-faceted role of a friend and a guide in the orchestra.

Hence, farewell is a golden chance for juniors to convey their heartfelt wishes 

to their seniors and extend their sincere gratitude to them. 

18 veteran orchestra members 

were presented with farewell souvenir gift to mark their contribution to the orchestra.

Then, the event continued on with

Introduction of musical instrument by all section leaders

#1 Bowstring: Erhu by Lim Li Rui, vice-chairman aka bowstring leader

#2 Plucking - Zhong Ruan by L.Kee Fong

#3 Plucking - Pipa by Ryan Choon, Chairman aka conductor

#Plucking - Liu Qinq by Teoh Ming Hui

#4 Plucking - Yang Qin by Chua Hui Min, plucking leader

#5 Bass - Cello and double bass by Chong Wei Feng, bass leader

#6 Woodwind: Dizi by Lee Yean Sing, woodwind instructor

#7 Woodwind: Sauna by Ng Choon Weng, woodwind leader 

#8 Percussion by Tan Jee Chin

Dinner time!!!

After dinner, we have a group performance by all senior members of the orchestra
but too bad i have no photo to show you guys here. Wakakaka since everyone are performing.

The event ended with games and i believe everyone goes back
learning something new which may be useful in times.

Lastly, to all new members i hereby wishes all of you a big

WELCOME TO THE ORCHESTRA!!

'Melody' Farewell and Welcoming Gathering "韵" 迎新送旧会

 "韵" 迎新送旧会

'Melody' Farewell and Welcoming Gathering 

Date: TODAY!!!

Time: 6pm (estimate 2 hours)

Venue: BLK K, student pavillion

Fees: RM 6 (Don't worry, you get to eat buffet-style dinner!!!)

Come hear your orchestra and experience the 

POWER, BEAUTY and ELEGANT of live orchestral music!

Besides welcoming new members of the orchestra, it is also the times we bid our 

farewell to members of the orchestra whom will soon be graduating in MAY, 2012.

Anyone is welcome to attend the first gathering, as long as you are a member of the orchestra!

This is also the time to we get to know each other further!!

So see you guys there!

Here's a farewell song dedicated to our seniors!!

Calling all new members/ sleeping members!!!!

On Tuesday (Week 6), there will be a gathering for 

all members/ new members/ sleeping members

at BLK K, student pavillion by

6pm

If you missed out the previous gathering last year,

you are most welcome to join us this time.

There'll will be performances, games, introduction of instruments, and

information on weekly practice.

So, see you there! Feel free to leave us a comment here if you have any queries.

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University Malaya will be having their concert 

on coming March, 4

themed

"Fleur"

Visit their Facebook page here for more informations

https://www.facebook.com/events/301465509892050/

We are RECRUITING MEMBER NOW!!!

After much anticipation, we are finally recruiting new member again.

Feel free to drop by our booth for registration at block C, cafeteria (on Stage).

If you need more information, do not hesitate to ask our booth officers. 

They are all willing and happy to answer your queries. 

Now, with so many 'Recruitment Drive' going on in the campus

 you're probably wondering which clubs to join.

So why should you join the Chinese Orchestra?

First and foremost

You need to get out and DO SOMETHING

instead of spending hours in front your laptop watching movies,

 TVB drama, PPS, playing games (DOTA for example) or Facebook-ing.

our club gives you an opportunity to explore more varied, and healthier, activities.

Second

Meet People/ Make New Friends

Our orchestra have members from different courses and background.

We promise you a comfortable place to meet others with similar interests.

With lots of interesting new people to meet and mix with, you can

immediately expand your social circle!!! At each event, you'll have the 

opportunity for friendly, informal personal networking that will enrich your social circle with

diverse, new friends.

Third

To Learn

and of course music is on the list

but we are not just talking about learning music here

By joining the orchestra, you also get to develop new skills 

such as

Teamwork

Leadership /Responsibility

 Independency

Communication skill

to name a few

Fourth

En-hem en-hem

To see ya handsome/ pretty face on the newspaper

Click on this to see our handsome/pretty faces

By joining the executive committees (Ex-co), you get rewarded with soft-skill point

and also certificate. 

Besides, you get to boost your confident level as well.

I'm interested but i don't have a music background,

so how?

Well, click here and start reading.

Interested to join but what should i do?

Prepare RM10, pay to our booth

 (deposit to Department of Student Affair later)

This is a Paid membership - Once-off fee

You only pay once and remain members until your graduation /expelled/ terminated.

Register yourself at our booth in BLK C, cafeteria (on stage)

and

start involving!

We will be having our introductory induction workshop for all new members/ sleeping members

by week 6 (Tuesday)

click on this flyer for more details!

CLICK ON IMAGE FOR LARGER AND CLEARER DISPLAY!

Hee-Haw! We're on news once again~~!

Once again on Sin Chew Daily Newspaper~

Find out what our Korean exchange student think of our orchestra~~!

We were featured in Sin Chew Daily Newspaper

for our Utar 10th Anniversary Performance!!

Thank to the reporter on this! We are very grateful~~!

For those who have performed on the day, your certificate are out and is ready to collect!!

Kindly look for Ms. Holiday or Mr. Potato for it~~

and here's something to cheers on for all your effort

Have a happy Yuan Xiao day!!!

"The Korean exchange students Gwon Deuk Yong, Kang Hyunkyon, Shin Myoung Jee, Kim Eunhye and An Jae Sung from Inje University were happy to participate in the celebration. Gwon felt exited joining the Torch Run as it was rarely held in Korea. Kang was impressed by the UTAR Chinese Orchestra that performed a harmonious fusion of traditional and modern music before the launching ceremony. "

The Korean exchange students.

Source from: http://www.utar.edu.my/contentPage1.jsp?contentid=2825&catid=16

UTAR 10th Anniversary Opening Ceremony Performance

2012

The 12th year of the 3rd millennium and of the 21st century!

The year of Dragon for the Chinese!

Armageddon for the ancient Mayanist!

and

UTAR 10th anniversary for all Utarians!!!

On January 14th this year, we'd been invited by UTAR to perform on
the 10th anniversary launching ceremony.
We are honored to have given this opportunity to be affiliated with  
 such meaningful event.   


Now let's have a look at what happened on that day~!!

Arrival of UTAR Torce Run participants

Performance by Wushu Club

Tun Dr Ling ready to conclude the Torch Run

and of course

Our CO performance~!!

The songs performed on that morning was divided into 3 sections:
1. Ensemble songs

- The Bolivian Dance (玻利维亚舞曲)
- The Story of a Small Town (小城故事)
- “The Tricky Master" drama theme song (千王之王)
- I Only Care About You (我只在乎你)
- Dayung Sampan (甜蜜蜜)
- The Evergreen Mountains (高山青)
- "The Beach of Shanghai" drama theme song (上海滩)
- FengYang Flower Drum (凤阳花鼓)
- Chan Mali Chan
- Rasa Sayang


2. Solo songs
- Erhu solo: Battle Steeds Galloping (战马奔腾)
- Liuqin solo: Melody of the Lantern (马灯调)
- Pipa solo: The Dance of the Yi Clan (彝族舞曲)


3. Chinese New Year specials
- Dance of the Golden Snake (金蛇狂舞)
- Pleasures Around (喜气洋洋)

Note the list of songs we have prepared for this event.

It's truly our first time having 12 ensemble songs in one performance.

Thank to our performers for their commitment. 

They have to come back early for the performance 

when everyone else are still having their semester break.

Plucked string (弹拔乐）
Pipa (琵琶) : Mr. Ryan Choon & Mr. Tan Maan Keth
Zhongruan (中阮) : Ms. Wong Ling Ching, Ms. L. Kee Foong, Ms. Wee Jia Chyi
Yangqin (杨琴) : Ms. Chua Hui Min

Woodwind (吹管乐)
Dizi (笛子) : Mr. Ng Choon Weng, Mr. Lee Jia Jing, Mr. Cheong Kin Hoo, Ms. Leong Wei Xin

Bowed String (拉弦乐)
Erhu (二胡) : Mr. Lim Li Rui, Mr. Tam Maan Chun, Mr. Lawrence Wong, Ms. Teoh Jing Yi
Cello (大提琴) : Mr. Chong Wei Feng & Ms. Ruth Chan Jing Ru
Double Bass (低音提琴) : Mr. Lau Toong Lan

Percussion (打击乐)
Chinese Wood Block (木鱼),  Bass Drum (低音鼓),  Paigu (排鼓) : Mr. Tan Jee Chin & Ms. Leong Sze Wan

Pengling (碰铃), Small Cymbal (小钹) : Mr. Wong Ping Fung

Triangle (三角铁), Small Gong (小锣) : Mr. Tan Jee Chin

Tambourine (铃鼓) : Mr. Wong Ping Fung & Mr. Tan Jee Chin

Lastly, i'll end this post with this quote 

"A decade of forerunners' toil, we'll treasure in our hearts. A century of nurturing individuals, we'll archive with greater glory"   

 "十载培才 不忘前人多贡献 百年化雨 且看新景更辉煌"

~UTAR President Ir Professor Dato' Dr Chuah Hean Teik

Photo credited to Ms. Lok Wai Li