
"Decide carefully, exactly what you want in life, then work like mad to make sure you get it."
Today's practice. Hahaha. Chuan Jie's doctor asked him not to come for practice. Weizie and Yaoren had to decorate classroom. Yikai and Senmian got lesson. Nadhirah was sick. I was the only lower brass member in band for the first few hours. LOL
Solo-ing was fun and challenging. I didnt thought I could support the band with my standard. But turned out that Weizie and Yaoren could even hear me from their 3rd storey classroom. Hahas. Sense of achievement. :D
No major mistakes made. Mr Tan didnt shoot tuba this time. Was really surprised. Thought I wasn't loud enough, or whatever mistake I could have made. The only thing is that... I keep running out of air. LOL other than that, everything is fine. WOOTS!
If ChoonHiang didnt say anything, I wouldn't have realise I really did improve. The last time during december we went to Mayflower to practice. The whole tuba section went for their tution while I was solo-ing for Mayflower Band. At that time, I could hear my awful tone and I wasn't loud enough. Today, yes, I still hear my not nice tone, but I think it's still better than the december. And most importantly, the band can hear me. I can finally help Chuan Jie in his burden for playing loud. :D
I regret only to realise the importance of sectionals at late sec 2. I remember I used to complain sectionals was so boring. But if you know what you have to work on, it's really really useful. During practice, you cannot keep on practicing the specific part you need to work on during main band practices, as Mr Tan have to play other songs as well. Sectionals is the only time you can work on your flaws.
I have to admit. Conducting sectionals was enjoyable. I don't know why too. People I know seems to hate to conduct sectionals. But for me, I really do enjoy. Teaching both Huayi Lower Brass and Mayflower Tuba (Though only once) was enjoyable. Thanks for allowing me to conduct for you guys and thanks for not giving me any problems. (:
fell in love with music @ 10:55 PM