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Performance at Honorary Doctorate Conferment Ceremony |
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Written by Peh Xiang Hong
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Friday, 29 August 2008 |
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Our String Quintet performed at the Honorary Doctorate Conferment Ceremony for Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, ex-Indian President on 26th Aug, Tuesday! Guests included the President of Singapore, Senior Minister, and our own NTU President. Picture courtesy of Corp Comms office, so nice of them to actually send me the pictures after the event.
(argh...i forgot to remove my cloth! should attempt to photoshop it out...)
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Last Updated ( Friday, 29 August 2008 )
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Written by Peh Xiang Hong
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Thursday, 28 August 2008 |
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Hi all! Good news, we have obtained official approval from SAO for the Training Orchestra's first ever concert! *cheers and applause* Congratulations to the TO for their hard work over the past years.
This concert we have tentatively named "Stringendo". Haha, at first I was writing "TO Concert '09" all over the proposal but it didn't look nice! Stringendo actually means a tightening and moving forward, in terms of tempo, so we can actually say that it encapsulates the spirit of the TO, always moving ahead and improving. It's actually found as a direction in one of our main orchestra scores, which a few of us were performing on Tuesday in a string quintet at the dinner where the ex-Indian President got his honorary doctorate from NTU.
Of course, the name is only tentative, so if anybody has any objection or better suggestion, do let us know. But not Tomato, please!:P It may have funny significance to some of us but later people really throw tomatoes. wahaha.
Other concert details: It will tentatively be held on 14 March '09, Saturday 7.30pm, at the Republic Polytechnic Music Studio, which is recommended by Dr Yeo. The venue is near Woodlands MRT station.
I hope that all of you in the Training Orchestra will be doubly motivated to work hard after hearing this marvellous piece of news! Yes, the scores are tough, but we can conquer them and wow the audience during our maiden concert next March!
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Auditions and Welcome Tea |
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Written by Peh Xiang Hong
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Thursday, 14 August 2008 |
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The recruitment fair is over! A big thank you to the many people who expressed interest in joining us. We will be holding auditions for violinists on 16 and 23 August 2008, 12.30pm, Nanyang House Music Room 3. Those of you who signed up with us will know which day you will be coming as we have contacted you about it. As for those who missed the recruitment fair, email me at
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to arrange an audition date. All players will prepare a major and minor 2 octave scale as well as a piece of your own choosing.
As for those wishing to join the beginners' group, do come for our Welcome Tea next Thursday, 21st August 2008, 7pm, Nanyang House Seminar Room 2 to register. Those wanting to learn the violin should bring $100 in lesson fees (so that you won't have to come back up the hill another time to pay). Of course, if you are undecided, there's no pressure involved--come and find out more about us and meet our members. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Our beginners' classes will be held on Saturday afternoon for violin, Thursday night for viola and Monday night for cello. Lesson fees for viola and cello is determined by the class size as this can vary a lot. Similarly, registration should be done on the day of the Welcome Tea.
Regarding instruments for beginners: We highly recommend that you get your own instrument to practice on. We do not have violins and violas for loan to beginners, and cellos are available only in Nanyang House, so you will have to come to Nanyang House to practice and cannot bring the instrument home. If you want to buy an instrument, we can get a good deal for you as we will be buying in bulk. Also, we will be conducting a violin secondhand sale soon.
Finally, our Welcome Tea is open to all members of the club, and the new members especially are very strongly encouraged to attend. Once again, it is next Thursday, 21st August 2008, 7pm, Nanyang House Seminar Room 2. See you there!
For any other enquiries, do also email me at
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Auditions for Training Orchestra |
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Written by Marianna Yeo
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Monday, 21 July 2008 |
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Hi current members of the Beginner's Group AY 07/08, you all should know by now that the auditions to get into the Training Orchestra is coming up soon. This is just in case some people missed seeing the email which was sent in June.
Auditions will be held on the 16th of August, Saturday at Nanyang House, exact room to be confirmed soon by Daniel. Auditions will be conducted by Dr Yeo.
Please prepare (1) One piece that you are currently playing/practising (yes go dig out the old scores for edelweiss or mo li hua or yue liang dai biao wo de xin or something); and (2) 2 octaves of a Major scale and 2 octaves of a Minor scale.
This will be a good time for all of us to start removing the markings on our violins (ok.. i'm talking about me *sheepish grin*). Practise hard and good luck all!! See you when school reopens in 2 weeks time.
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Written by Peh Xiang Hong
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Sunday, 20 July 2008 |
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Hello to all new NTU students! Here's some information for you if you're looking to join us at the NTU String Orchestra. We welcome all string lovers of any level.
If you have a grade 8 and above in any string instrument and/or at least 2 years of experience in a string orchestra/ensemble, do join our main String Orchestra. We will be having our annual concert, Journey '08, on September 26th, in which we will play music from the Baroque period, such as the Four Seasons and Brandenburg Concerto. Our practices are mainly on Saturdays, 9.30am-12.30pm, and possibly one extra weekday night closer to the concert. Sectionals are also held on weekday nights.
If you have been learning a string instrument for some time, but do not fall into the category above, do join us at the Training Orchestra. We perform regularly and will be having our first annual concert in March 09. It is a rare chance for intermediate string players to experience playing together in an ensemble, and some of our players who have improved rapidly move up to the main String Orchestra where they get to tackle more advanced repertoire. Our practices are mainly on Tuesday nights, 7pm-10pm, and sectionals are held weekly.
To join these above 2 groups, do not hesitate to leave a comment or email me at
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, and I will let you know about the next practice date.
If you love string music but have never had the opportunity to learn, do join our Beginners' group where you can have group lessons at preferred rates with excellent instructors. Our beginners' group showcases what they have learnt over the year at the annual A String Gaderian recital, and many move up to the Training Orchestra after that, where they experience playing in an ensemble. We offer lessons for violin, viola, and cello.
Lessons for violin will most likely be on Saturdays, between 10am-1pm for an hour, viola on Thursday nights, and cello on Monday*edited 08/08/08* nights. Lessons will not begin until enrolment for the year is complete, so do drop by our booth at the Recruitment Fair to sign up and to find out more about us.
Finally, if you are just interested in learning hands-on how concerts are run, do join our concert committees! This is also open to all NTUSO members.
Hope to see you at our practices! Do leave a comment or email me if you have any enquiries or clarifications.
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