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