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introduction
HOUGANG WIND SYMPHONY
The band was formed in 2001 with a membership of only 40 Sec One students.
It has since expanded to a membership of 100.
For the 9th year running, the HS Wind Symphony has been actively involved in many school events as well as Music Exchange programmes with other school bands.
This year, the band participated in the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Central Judging of Concert Bands Competition and clinched a Gold award.
It is the band's third participation in the SYF.
It also had music exchange with schools like Regent Secondary School, Shuqun Secondary School and Ang Mo Kio Secondary School which provided opportunities for the band members to learn and play with band members from other schools.
Last year, the band went for a Music Exchange programme at Burapha University of Bangkok, Thailand
and has also participated in Singapore International Band Festival obtaining a Silver award.
The band has also performed in events like Annual School "Art Festia" and "Addiction" concerts.
The band also plays the National Anthem every Monday for the school morning assembly.
The band was also privileged to perform at 2007’s National Day Observance Ceremony at Hougang Secondary School organised by the Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC where the Guest of Honour was Mister Teo Ser Luck, Permanent Secretary of MCYS, Member of Parliament of Pasir-Ris Punggol GRC.
The band is currently under the baton of our Band Director, Mr Lim Yean Hwee, who has managed to infuse the appreciation of music in all of us under his guidance.
THE HS WIND SYMPHONY!
ALUMNI
CLARINET SECTION

Elene Chong*, Doreen Tan, Sheila Ong^, Charmaine Lee, Ruby Chen**, Ahmad Sukri,
Gan Shi Yun, Wong Sheng Yong, Tay Huiyu, Anna Lee, Jaime Isabel Koh, Kengie Soh,
Ng Yan Shan^, Nur Eryannibte Rosidi^, Gloria Tang^
FLUTE AND DOUBLE REEDS SECTION

Chon Shi Min*, Elleen Chong, Leong Litat**, Chua Ying Chui, Peng Si Hua, Lisa Wong^,
Ong Yu Xian^, An Zong Hong^, Eng Jun Wei^
SAXOPHONE SECTION

Felicia Tan*, Ang Jun Rong, Gavin Ho, Kong Jie Yi, Raymond Sim,
Lee Mei Ling^, Siti Nur Rizkah Bte Yacob^, Ruiwen^
FRENCH HORN SECTION

Ng Yong You*, Ng Jian Cheng, Cheryl Ng, Wilnel Yeo, Winsome Foo
Yeong Yi Shen Keegen^, Lee Hui Xin Anne^
EUPHONIUM SECTION

Jenson Goh*, Sim Yisheng**, Koh Zhi Xian^, Jun Yan^
TRUMPET SECTION

Vanessa See*, Leonard Chiang, Emily Toh, Sham Gengyun**, Muh.Arshad, Sean Hong, Ma Shizhe, Sim Hong Ming Bryan^
TROMBONE SECTION

Wee Jerrick*, Lynette Tan, Zora Tay, Yong Ze Quan**^, Yong Peilin^, Bek Jia En^,
Letitia Lim^, Foo Guo Wei^, Sabrina Kwang^, Aw Yuk Keat Jacky^, Fong Wen Chong^
TUBA SECTION

Hooi Yong Hua*, Wesley Jay Kwek**, Dominic Koh, Marcel Chua Kuan Min^
PERCUSSION SECTION

Tan Yuanling, Cheong Yin Yin, Siti, Wayne Wong*^, Loo Ting Xian^, Justine Tan^,
Dannia Bte Danial^, Phua Kuan Hong^, Chua Ghee Ann Clifford^, James Lau Sijie^
* SL (Section leader)
** ASL (Assistant Section Leader)
^ (Not in photo)
In year 2009
* Sec 1 CCA Orientation
* March Combined Band Camp with Regent Secondary and Shuqun Secondary
* Music Exchange Programme @ Regent Secondary
* Music Exchange Programme @ Ang Mo Kio Secondary
* SYF Central Judging 2009 - Gold
* Arts Fiesta V
* Combined Schools Graduation Ceremony @ Pierce Secondary
* Addiction Concert III @ VCH
In year 2008
* Sec 1 CCA Orientation
* Chinese New Year Performance @ HS
* Music Exchange Programme @ Regent Secondary
* Music Exchange Programme @ Thailand, Bangkok }Burapha University
* Passing Out Parade @ First Toa Payoh Secondary
* Singapore International Band Competition - Silver
* Music Exchange Programme @ Regent Secondary
* Ignited with Regent Secondary & Shuqun Secondary
In year 2007
* Sec 1 CCA Orientation
* March Combined Band Camp with Bedok North Secondary
* Arts Fiesta III
* SYF Central Judging 2007 - Silver
* Tetra Camp IV cum Passing Out Parade @ Regent Secondary
* HS National Day Parade
* Punggol South National Day Observance Ceremony @ HS
* 5th Band Director Convention @ Raffles Town Club
* Addiction Concert II @ SCH
* HS Speech Day
In year 2006
* Sec 1 CCA Orientation
* March Band Camp
* Music Exchange Programme @ Regent Secondary
* Tetra Camp III cum Passing Out Parade @ Regent Secondary
* Youth Day Performance
* National Day Parade
* Music Exchange at Nanyang Polytechnic
* Music Exchange at First Toa Payoh Secondary
* 32nd Secondary School Band NCO Camp 2006
* Addiction concert @ VCH
In year 2005
* Sec 1 CCA Orientation
* HS Arts Fiesta
* SYF Central Judging 2005 - Bronze
* June Band camp
* Performance at Sentosa's Musical Fountain (Fountain Of Youth)
* Formation of Alumni Band
* Music Exchange with Regent and Bedok North
* Music Exchange with Regent, Bedok North and Sri Kembengan (Malaysia Band)
In year 2004
* Prefect Investiture
* Music Exchange at SKSS.
* Post-exam activities - Concert.
* Day Camp with SKSS.
* Combined Concert with SKSS.
* National Day performance for school's concert.
* National Day performance at IMH.
* Band exchange at Changkat Changi Secondary School.
* 1st Annual End-of-year Combined Concert Con La Musica.
In year 2003
* Prefect Investiture on 24th March 2003
* Monitor Council Investiture on 18th July 2003.
* School Official Opening on 18th July 2003.
* National Day Celebration on 8th August 2003.
* The 29th Secondary School band NCO Camp 2003.
* School Speech Day on 20th November 2003.
* Combined Band Camp with SKSS.
* Welcome party for new band recruits.
In year 2001/2002
* 1st HS speech Day 2001.
* Performance during school assembly in March 2002.
* Post-exam activities ? Performance in October 2002.
* Music exchange programme with Fairfield Methodist School and Bedok Green Secondary concert bands in 2002.
* School Band camp in March 2002.
* The 28th Secondary School band NCO Camp 2002.
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HS Alumni Band
Clarinet Section
Trumpet Section
French Horn Section
HS Junior Band'08
Anna
Anne
Arshad
Charmaine
Doreen
Eileen
Elene
Felicia
Jenson
Jia En
Jian Cheng
Jie Yi
Jun Rong
Jun Yan
Keegen
Kengie
Kuan Hong
Li Tat
Lynette
Mei Ling
Ruby
Sheng Yong
Shi Zhe
Siti
Wayne
Wesley
Winsome
Ying Chui
Zhi Xian
ALUMNI
Chandhini
Fong Yee
Hafilah
Hui Yi
Joel
Joey
Jun Rong
Liyin
Reuben
Shamin
Shi Min
Wee Peng
Wei Shi
Xin Hong
Ziana
OTHER SCHOOLS
BEDOK NORTH
BNSS Band
BNSS DMAA
BNSS Clarinet Section
BNSS OBBC
BNSS Trumpet Section
BNSS Horn Section
FIRST TOA PAYOH
FTP Concert Band
FTP Trumpet Section
PEICAI
Peicai Concert Band
PEIRCE
Peirce Wind Symphony
Peirce Brass
Peirce Clarinetists
Peirce Woodwinds
REGENT
Regent Wind Symphony
RWS Tuba Section
RWS Flute Section
RWS Trumpet Section
SHUQUN
Shuqun Symphonic Winds
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affiliates
< New Sounds in Brass 2009
Executive Committee!
Teachers in-charge:
Mrs Bu Shin Yunn
Mrs Elizabeth Teo
Miss Neo Xuan Pei
Band Instructor:
Mr Lim Yean Hwee (Oct 2005 - Current)
Miss Ariel Wong (2003 - Sept 2005)
Mr Tan Beng Wee (2001 - 2002)
Section/ Recruit Instructor:
Mr Tan Hock Guan [Percussion] (March-April 2005)
Mr Nizam Abdul Rahman [Percussion] (Nov 2004)
Mr Yap Soon Soon [Recruit] (2004)
Band Majors:
Ahmad Sukri B Abdullah (Probation)
Wee Jerrick (Current)
Chee Yun Han (2007-2008)
Lee Xin Hong (2006-2007)
Perseus Tang (2005-2006)
Hasniza (2004-2005)
Xu Xinyi Eve (2003-2004)
Reuben Chong (2002-2003)
Assistant Band Majors:
Lisa Wong Ley Yien, Ma Shizhe, Anna Lee Hui Zi (Probation)
Elene Chong Yee Ling, Jenson Goh Boon Leong, Felicia Tan Ci Ru (Current)
Siti Nurziana Bte Yacob, Julianna Foo Juan Juan, Yeo Ker Wei Elijah (2007-2008)
Faith Ng Yee Teng, Lim An Chun, Ho Shi Min (2006-2007)
Secretary:
Head: Sean Hong Guo Zhi (Probation)
Assistant: Wesley Jay Kwek Qi Jun (Probation)
Head: Zora Tay Xin Ying (Current)
Assistant: Doreen Tan Yun Man (Current)
Head: Chua Hui Yi (2007-2008)
Assistant: Toh Choon Hiong Emily (2007-2008)
Head: Clement Eu Chun Kian (2006-2007)
Assistant: Julianna Foo Juan Juan (2006-2007)
Treasurer:
Head: Foo Lingyan Winsome (Probation)
Assistant: Sim Yi Sheng (Probation)
Head: Chon Shi Min (Current)
Assistant: Foo Lingyan Winsome (Current)
Head: Inez Hong Boon Lee (2007-2008)
Assistant: Wang Mei Xuan (2007-2008)
Head: Inez Hong Boon Lee (2006-2007)
Assistant: Joey Yap (2006-2007)
Drill Instructor:
Head: Muhammad Arshad B Badron (Probation)
Assistant: Wayne Wong We Quan (Probation)
Assistant: Muhammad Arshad B Badron (Current)
Head: Ang Jun Rong (2007-2008)
Assistant: Toh Choon Hiong Emily (2007-2008)
Head: Lim An Chun (2006-2007)
Student Conductors:
Chen Minli Ruby, Ng Li Teng Cheryl (Probation)
Wee Jerrick, Ng Li Teng Cheryl (Current)
Teo Shi Yun Jesslyn, Wee Jerrick (2007-2008)
Lee Xin Hong (2006-2007)
Departments!
Library
Head: Naden Jamie Isabel Koh (Probation)
Assistant: Foo Guo Wei (Probation)
Head: Tan Miao Yun Lynette (Current)
Assistant: Chen Minli Ruby (Current)
Head: Zora Tay Xin Ying (2007-2008)
Assistants: Elene Chong Yee Ling, Tan Miao Yun Lynette (2007-2008)
Head: Dorothy Woo Wei Xin (2006-2007)
Assistants: Lim Jia Min, Chee Yun Han (2006-2007)
Logistics
Head: Wong Sheng Yong (Probation)
Assistants: Dominic Koh Jing Qun, Justine Tan Jie Ying (Probation)
Head: Chiang Toon Chuan Leonard (Current)
Assistants: Ahmad Sukri B Abdullah, Kong Jie Yi, Wayne Wong We Quan (Current)
Head: Chow Wan Ting Alicia (2007-2008)
Assistants: Dickson Tang Jia Wei, Wong Chong Huan Jonathan, Lim Yi Hui (2007-2008)
Head: Leow Hui Xian (2006-2007)
Assistants: Ang Jun Rong, Glenn Lim Zheng, Teo Shao Ming (2006-2007)
QM (Instruments)
Head: Ng Jian Cheng (Probation)
Assistant: Lim Jingying Letitia (Probation)
Head: Ng Yong You (Current)
Assistant: Ng Jian Cheng (Current)
Head: Daniel Chan Li-Yang (2007-2008)
Assistant: Jenson Goh Boon Leong (2007-2008)
Head: Chia Yiling (2006-2007)
Assistant: Teo Shuan Yong (2006-2007)
QM (Accessories)
Head: Sham Geng Yun (Probation)
Assistant: Soh Yi Jing Kengie (Probation)
Head: Vanessa See Yi Lin (Current)
Assistant: Lisa Wong Ley Yien (Current)
Head: Teo Shuan Yong (2007-2008)
Assistant: Vanessa See Yi Lin (2007-2008)
Head: Jaskson Leow Yu Sheng (2006-2007)
Assistant: Toh Choon Hiong Emily (2006-2007)
Wardrobe
Head: Yong Pei Lin (Probation)
Assistant: Sabrina Kwang Bei Chee (Probation)
Head: Lim Yi Hui (Current)
Assistant: Yong Pei Lin (Current)
Head: Felicia Tan Ci Ru (2007-2008)
Assistant: Tan Yuan Ling (2007-2008)
Head: Dawn Seet Ser Li (2006-2007)
Assistant: Lai Liyin (2006-2007)
Welfare
Head: Yong Ze Quan (Probation)
Assistant: Bek Jia En (Probation)
Head: Charmaine Lee Ying Lei (Current)
Assistant: Shelia Ong Miao Ling (Current)
Head: Hayley Sow Rui Yi (2007-2008)
Assistant: Foo Shin Yee Angelina, Toh Jie Ying (2007-2008)
Head: Wang Meixuan (2006-2007)
Assistant: Dickson Tang Jia Wei (2006-2007)
Web Manager
Head: Gan Shi Yun (Probation)
Assistant: Soh Yi Jing Kengie (Probation)
Head: Doreen Tan Yun Man (Current)
Head: Lai Liyin (2007-2008)
Assistant: Shelia Ong Miao Ling (2007-2008)
Head: Wee Jerrick (2006-2007)
Assistant: Chua Hui Yi (2006-2007)
Audio
Head: Gavin Ho Zhi Xiang (Probation)
Head: Gavin Ho Zhi Xiang (Current)
Assistant: Chiang Toon Chuan Leonard (Current)
Sports & Games
Head: Kong Jie Yi (Probation)
Assistant: Sham Geng Yun (Probation)
Head: Wesley Jay Kwek Qi Jun (Current)
Assistant: Sham Geng Yun (Current)
Head: Chiang Toon Chuan Leonard (2007-2008)
Assistant: Doreen Tan Yun Man (2007-2008)
Head: Teo Shi Yun Jesslyn (2006-2007)
Assistant: Daniel Chan Li-Yang (2006-2007)
Publicity
Head: Tay Huiyu (Probation)
Assistant: Chua Ying Chui (Probation)
Head: Tan Yuan Ling (Current)
Assistant: Elleen Chong Wen Jun (Current)
Head: Chin Meifeng Eunice (2007-2008)
Assistant: Lim Jing Yin (2007-2008)
Head: Chin Meifeng Eunice (2006-2007)
Assistant: Germaine Tan (2006-2007)
Archives
Head: Leong Li Tat (Probation)
Head: Hooi Yong Hua (Current)
Assistant: Siti Musliha Bte Mesri (Current)
Head: Ng Yong You (2007-2008)
Assistant: Vivian Ng Hui En (2007-2008)
Head: Tan Mei Yun Lydia (2006-2007)
Assistant: Cheong Yin Yin (2006-2007)
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Work!!
8:45 PM
Do you feel a sudden burst of energy and enthusiasm to study, but when you get to your table you just feel like getting to that computer screen?
Do you start to do some work, but start to fall asleep an hour later?

No fret!!!! Everyone has problem(s) with revising. Either you feel that you just don't get that topic into your head, or you get distracted by the surroundings. This is a major problem, as big as when you accidentally a coca cola bottle or anything related to it. But no matter how hard a problem, solutions are always there. When you fail once, it doesn't mean the end of the world, you just realised one out of a thousand ways the problem won't work out! Here are someways to help you (which had helped me)!
Get the correct temperature Often many of us overlook this, but if you notice, this is the thing that this is one of the factors that affect our productivity the most everyday in school. Like you'll notice/feel, when the day is hot till the point you can actually see the heat waves radiating off the ground (ok I don't think any of us experience this), you get extremely restless and for many of us (who don't get enough sleep etc.), we'll feel tired.. and your ourself just signals you to coma. Sleep = no work done. This happens when the weather is cooling too. You somehow just feel its time to sleep and then..... coma again.
So, the number one thing you have to eliminate is to fall asleep without your consent. Get the right temperature. The temperature that works best for me is 23°C, and you have to find the best for yourself. You don't have to research through the net for the best temperature for yourself. Science don't matter, results do.
Eliminate all distractions Jay Chou, West Life and Akon don't help in revising. Neither leaving your laptop on will help you. Most chances are when you listen to music, you'll sing along with it. And when you're with your computer, MSN rings and by the time you're done chatting, you'll forgot what are you doing initially. This causes serious problem because you cannot channel your thoughts and maximise your thinking to your revision/study.
Throw away your Akon CD (okay maybe keep it out of the study room), smash your computer, and start revising. Have a plan what to study, finish the goal, and then you can repair your computer can start relaxing! This period of revision shouldn't take too long if you're working on a subject or a topic, because when you're doing your best, things are easy, like how your maths paper only take you roughly over an hour.
Refuel Anything in the Universe collapse when overpowered/over clocked. You need rest. Not rest like falling asleep on your study table. But a nap when you're tired or when your concentration is as good as dead. Without energy you can't work. Eat when you're hungry. Try to avoid junk.
The day before exams, don't try to stuff everything in your head. Although it is best to comprehend every single concept, we are not perfect. Allow yourself to relax, don't place yourself with too much stress, too much of them don't have a good effect on you. Have enough rest before the examinations and remember to have breakfast (eggs+carbs.. whatever). They refuel your depleted muscles with glycogen, and you won't feel weak and lethargic.
That's all for revising!
Remember to get in touch instruments too!

A motivational post which don't really matter.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Open Ceremony
8:15 PM
Until examinations, for these 2 weeks, the band room will be opened daily to 430pm. Everyone is advised to go home and study after that.
Please make full use of the metronomes and tuners when you're practicing!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Band Practice
8:36 AM
Band resumes on 14/10/08, Tuesday. Fall in at 245pm.
During this 1 month of break, the band room will be opened everyday. Details will be updated.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Sec One Exchange @ Regent!
11:14 PM
Here are some photos(:





















Okay, I did all this in a rush. You can report all the bugs at the tagboard :D
I'm transferring the archives to this site so it may take a few days. The website now is not 100% done yet, I'm still improving on the smaller details but the layout will be permanent.
And about why the picture on top doesn't come out/take so long to load it's because it is 1.3mb large.. I saved it in a wrong format(.png) but will change to a smaller filesize.
Hope you all like it! Poll!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Photos
8:55 PM


HAPPY BELATED TEACHER'S DAY!






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