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Sembawang Symphonic Winds Recruitment

Sembawang Symphonic Winds is currently recruiting for new members. All young musicians between the ages of thirteen and eighteen are welcomed to join. But, we are NOT looking for players on project basis.

If interested, please kindly e-mail Alif/Cheng Fu your FULL NAME, SCHOOL and INSTRUMENT PLAYED to nitro_seven@hotmail.com / chengfu90@gmail.com or you can add them in MSN if you want.

Thank you.

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Band Rehearsals:
Every Saturday, 9.30am-3.30pm (1 hour of
lunch break included)

Venue:
Sembawang Community Club, Music Studio

Bus Services:
Bus No. 169 (from Woodlands, Yishun & Ang Mo Kio MRT Stations)
Bus No. 882 (from Sembawang MRT Station)

Audition:
Audition is NOT needed.

Instruments:
Instruments WILL NOT be provided.
Except, Percussion Instruments and Tuba.

Music Director:
Mr. Desmond Ng

Resident Conductor:
Mr. Andrew Ng

About Sembawang Symphonic Winds:
The Sembawang Symphonic Winds was formed in February 2005 and inaugurated in July 2005 by former Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Tony Tan, advisor of the Symphonic Winds’ parent band, the Sembawang Wind Orchestra, under Sembawang Community Club.

The Sembawang Symphonic Winds cater mainly to youths between the ages of thirteen and eighteen. Its formation is to encourage community service through music making.

The Sembawang Symphonic Winds envisions to create an environment fosteringmusic appreciation and awareness, in the process enhancing creativity and thinking skills. In line with the Ministry of Education’s call for young to be more actively involved in community service, the Sembawang Symphonic Winds aims to participate in various community activities like charity fund raisings, visits to old folk homes and community outreach programs and performances.

The Sembawang Symphonic Winds also aspires to develop young musicians towards musical excellence. It also places a strong emphasis on character building and interpersonal skills.

Through the Sembawang Symphonic Winds, the Sembawang Community Club and the Sembawang Wind Orchestra hope to cross cultural boundaries, to appreciate and encourage music culture heritage.

In July 2006, the Sembawang Symphonic Winds participated in the 2nd Division of the 1st National Band Competition and was adjudicated by both local and foreign musicians from Japan and Thailand. The Sembawang Symphonic Winds clinched the Gold award and attained champion in the category.

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Current Repertoire :
Deux Mouvements - André Waignein
Aroldo - Giuseppe Verdi/Arr. Frank Cesarini