AJCSB!

AJCSB Tune In 2010

2010-11-17T00:21:00.000-08:00

Objective: To allow graduating O level students to experience the environment in AJC and how the band operates. :D

This is the BEST opportunity for all graduating O level musicians to experience how it's like to be in AJC Band! There will be a whole lot of FUN with games, food, band practice and etc!
So what are you waiting for?

Date: 16 December 2010, Thursday
Time: 1200-1900

Venue: AJC Band Room

Please contact vice-president, Peck Yong @ 93859416 or secretary, Hui Xian @ 97534969 to register!

Do provide us with the following details:
1.) Full Name
2.) Secondary School you're from
3.) Section you're in
4.) Contact no.

You're STRONGLY encouraged to bring you own instruments!
However, if you're unable to do so, do inform us and we'll provide whatever we can!

You are to bring a change of school uniform too.

Address:
4500, ANG MO KIO AVENUE 6
Singapore
569843

How to get to AJC:
By MRT,
Yio Chu Kang (YCK ) MRT - Walk (about 10 - 15 min)

By Bus,
Nearest Bus Terminal: YCK Terminal: 13 162 162M 592 593 70 70M 72 76 825 CT8

All Bus Services (reaching Anderson Junior College): 13 162 162M 269 45 851 852 853 853C 86

Bus Stop 1 (alight at Opp. ANDERSON JC bus stop):

* From Ang Mio Kio Interchange: 269 86
* From Bukit Merah Interchange: 851
* From Bukit Batok Interchange: 852
* From Lorong 1 Geylang Terminal: 853
* From Shenton Way Terminal: 162
* From Suntec Convention Center Bus Stop: 162M
* From Upper East Coast Terminal: 13 45 853C

Bus Stop 2 (alight at ANDERSON JC bus stop):

* From Ang Mio Kio Depot: 45
* From Seng Kang Interchange: 86
* From YCK Terminal: 13 162 162M
* From Yishun Interchange: 851 852 853 853C

You can visit http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_284/travel_site_101171/ for location map and other queries!

Do contact contact vice-president, Peck Yong @ 93859416 or secretary, Hui Xian @ 97534969 to register!
Also join our Facebook event, AJCSB Tune-In 2010, to receive updates on the Tune-In! See you then!:D

LIMELIGHT

2010-04-10T06:38:00.000-07:00

LIMELIGHT!

Date : 4 May 2010, Tuesday
Venue : Esplanade Concert Hall
Time : $7.30pm
Price : $10 (Students), $20 (Adults)
[Exclusive of $1 SISTIC fee]
Fixed seating

Arsenal
by Jan Van der Roost

The Inn of the Sixth Happiness
written by Malcolm Arnold/Paul Francis Webster
arranged by Munetoshi Senoo

Amazing Grace
by Frank Ticheli

Vesuvius
by Frank Ticheli

Chicago: The Musical

Dutch Masters Suite
by Johan de Meij

Deep Purple Medley
arranged by Toshihiko Sahashi

Tickets can be purchased through SISTIC directly or any AJ band member.
However, $1 SISTIC fee still applies.

Do come down and support us! It'll be more than an enjoyable performance guaranteed!:DDD

GRAB YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Back from Tasmania

2010-04-05T06:03:00.000-07:00

FIRST!

Congrats to all AJCSB members for getting first in the open B category for YANBC!

Continue to work hard! We're all in this together!

TASMANIA!♥

Updates!

2010-01-12T06:52:00.000-08:00

NOTE: Appeal auditions this friday is changed to 10am-1pm! Its in the morning now, NOT in the evening!

Interested students who aren't able to make it for either auditions, do approach Yvonne or Clarise:D

Appeal auditions!:D

2010-01-09T21:58:00.000-08:00

DEAR SEC 4/5 STUDENTS OF 2009, SAY HELLO TO 2010 WITH ANDERSON JUNIOR COLLEGE! (:

Firstly, all the best for your O level results this coming monday! No matter how you did, CONGRATULATIONS! (: You've completed a major milestone in your life and now, it's time you brace yourself for a GREATER CHANGE & CHALLENGE!

AJC Appeal Audition I
Date: 13 January 2010, Wednesday
Time: 0930 - 1200
Venue: AJC Band Room (1st floor)

AJC Appeal Audition II
Date: 15 January 2010, Friday
Time: ~~1730 - 2000~~
1000 - 1300
Venue: AJC Band Room (1st floor)

NOTE: You only have to attend ONE audition.

Please prepare the following for the auditions:
1.) Scales (2 octaves if applicable)
2.) Sight Reading
3.) 1 prepared piece (not more than 5 minutes)

Documents to bring for the auditions:
1.) Appeal application form (obtainable from General Office on the day of audition)
2.) CCA Records
3.) Results Slip (Sec 4 Mid Year, Prelim and O level)
4.) Other supporting documents (e.g. testimonials, certificates, etc.)

IMPORTANT: PHOTOCOPIED DOCUMENTS ONLY. DO NOT GIVE US YOUR ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS!

For more info about AJC admission criteria and FAQs, please go to http://www.andersonjc.moe.edu.sg/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=101&Itemid=107

For subject combinations offered in AJC, please go to http://www.andersonjc.moe.edu.sg/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=102&Itemid=109

Address:
4500, ANG MO KIO AVENUE 6
Singapore
569843

How to get to AJC:
By MRT,
Yio Chu Kang (YCK ) MRT - Walk (about 10 - 15 min)

By Bus,
Nearest Bus Terminal: YCK Terminal: 13 162 162M 592 593 70 70M 72 76 825 CT8

All Bus Services (reaching Anderson Junior College): 13 162 162M 269 45 851 852 853 853C 86

Bus Stop 1 (alight at Opp. ANDERSON JC bus stop):

* From Ang Mio Kio Interchange: 269 86
* From Bukit Merah Interchange: 851
* From Bukit Batok Interchange: 852
* From Lorong 1 Geylang Terminal: 853
* From Shenton Way Terminal: 162
* From Suntec Convention Center Bus Stop: 162M
* From Upper East Coast Terminal: 13 45 853C

Bus Stop 2 (alight at ANDERSON JC bus stop):

* From Ang Mio Kio Depot: 45
* From Seng Kang Interchange: 86
* From YCK Terminal: 13 162 162M
* From Yishun Interchange: 851 852 853 853C

Visit http://www.andersonjc.moe.edu.sg/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20&Itemid=37 for location map.

Please contact Band President, Yvonne @ 91800382, Vice President, Clarise @ 90253663 or Student Conductor, Jonathan @ 91992787 for further enquires and attendance.

SEE YOU SOON! (:

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-25T01:27:00.000-08:00

Thanks to everybody who made the christmas party on the 23rd really enjoyable! We hope that all those who managed to turn up enjoyed yourselves!

Credits given to our very own DSA students who took the trouble to plan for the party!:D

Oh yes, MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! :D

Thank you!

2009-12-12T06:30:00.000-08:00

A huge thank you to all the band members, seniors as well as sec 4s for making AJCSB Tune-In 2009 a great success!

I hope all those who attended the tune-in enjoyed the skit, games (although they were A LITTLE dirty), food, band practice, interaction with our band as well as the dinner after the tune-in! We warmly welcome all those interested to come down for our subsequent practices! Just inform any of the band members, or if possible, Qi Lin, our secretary.

Here are the schedules for our last 2 practices for the December holidays:

14 December, Monday - 9am to 12nn (Sectionals)
15 December, Tuesday - 9am to 5pm (Sectionals plus combined practice)

For those who missed the tune-in, here's some photos! More photos can be found on our facebook event, AJCSB Tune-In! The videos of our skit will be uploaded as soon as we can!

GOOD JOB EVERYONE! WE DID IT! YEAH BABEH!<3

Teasers!

2009-12-09T08:16:00.000-08:00

ONE MORE DAY TO TUNE-IN GUYS!
Exciting much!:D

Anyway, a particular group in the band has been putting in much effort for the skit performance tomorrow! So here's a peek into what's been happening during the rehearsals!

Anyone else who is interested to come for our tune-in, please do contact us! To all those who are attending AJCSB tune-in, feel free to join the band for dinner after the tune-in on friday! :D

Change in timing

2009-12-02T02:19:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone!

Do take note that there's a change in the tune-in timing on the 11th Dec! There's an extension of 1.5 hours now!

Tune-in is now from 12nn to 7.30pm, not 6pm!

Please try to stay all the way till 7.30pm! It's only an extension of enjoyment and fun that day! So see you guys there!:D

Reminders.

2009-12-01T07:53:00.000-08:00

As mentioned earlier, we have an awesome tune-in theme this year! When Halloween meets Christmas! To make the whole event even more exciting, the AJCSB members will be dressing up during the tune in! All kinds of costumes which relates to the theme in a way or another:D

To the graduating members out there who are interested in coming for our tune in, we strongly encourage you to bring costumes to dress up and join us in the fun! Its optional of course, but if you'd like to put on even little accessories, we'd love the participation!(:

Here are some reminders to those attending the tune-in:

1. Come in dark shirt(preferably school based) and pe shorts
2. Bring a change of clothes, ie school based shirt and school bottoms OR Costumes for dress up
3. The games may get wet/dirty, so you may want to bring toiletries
(Although we may not have enough time and cubicles for everyone to bathe)
4. Bring at least $3 for tea break, actual amount will be confirmed again

The tune-in's going to be so so fun! So look forward to it!(:

AJCSB, Band dinner on Thursday! WE'LL HAVE FUN! Let's bond!:D

Our wonderful theme(:

2009-11-26T23:01:00.000-08:00

Theme for tune-in :
When Halloween meets Christmas

The entire tune-in, the games in particular, would be closely related to our awesome theme! It'll be a whole lot of fun, so all the graduating members out there, remember to contact us if you're interested! :D

AJCSB Tune-In 2009!

2009-11-14T05:44:00.000-08:00

Objective: To allow graduating O level students to experience the environment in AJC and how the band operates.

This is the BEST opportunity for all graduating O level musicians to experience how it's like to be in AJC Band! There will be a whole lot of FUN with games, food, band practice and etc!
So what are you waiting for?

Date: 11 December 2009, Friday
Time: 1200 - ~~1800~~1930
Venue: AJC Band Room

Please contact band president, Yvonne @ 91800382 or vice-president, Clarise @ 90253663 to register!

Do provide us with the following details:
1.) Full Name
2.) Secondary School you're from
3.) Section you're in
4.) Contact no.

You're STRONGLY encouraged to bring you own instruments!
However, if you're unable to do so, do inform us and we'll provide whatever we can!

IMPORTANT!
Report in dark school based attire. (dark shirt and PE shorts)

Things to bring:
1.) EXTRA set of school based clothings to change into
2.) Your own instrument

Address:
4500, ANG MO KIO AVENUE 6
Singapore
569843

How to get to AJC:
By MRT,
Yio Chu Kang (YCK ) MRT - Walk (about 10 - 15 min)

By Bus,
Nearest Bus Terminal: YCK Terminal: 13 162 162M 592 593 70 70M 72 76 825 CT8

All Bus Services (reaching Anderson Junior College): 13 162 162M 269 45 851 852 853 853C 86

Bus Stop 1 (alight at Opp. ANDERSON JC bus stop):

* From Ang Mio Kio Interchange: 269 86
* From Bukit Merah Interchange: 851
* From Bukit Batok Interchange: 852
* From Lorong 1 Geylang Terminal: 853
* From Shenton Way Terminal: 162
* From Suntec Convention Center Bus Stop: 162M
* From Upper East Coast Terminal: 13 45 853C

Bus Stop 2 (alight at ANDERSON JC bus stop):

* From Ang Mio Kio Depot: 45
* From Seng Kang Interchange: 86
* From YCK Terminal: 13 162 162M
* From Yishun Interchange: 851 852 853 853C

Visit http://www.andersonjc.moe.edu.sg/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20&Itemid=37 for location map and other queries.

Do contact band president, Yvonne @ 91800382 or vice-president, Clarise @ 90253663 to register! Also join our Facebook event, AJCSB Tune-In 2009, to receive updates on the Tune-In! See you then!:D

Go AJCSB!

2009-11-13T07:23:00.000-08:00

Hey AJCSB!

After what we've gone through, what we've discussed, let's all work hard for the future of the band together! We can do it alright! We're gonna build up the band spirit, the faith! Remember what we've to work towards! Think long term everybody! Gogo AJCSB!<3 (:

DSA Auditions

2009-06-05T01:06:00.000-07:00

Interested 'O' level students are encouraged to send their queries directly to us at ajc.sb@hotmail.com. Please allow us a day(or two) for a reply from our executive committee members.

Our audition dates are not confirmed as yet but are tentatively scheduled in late June/early July at the following times:

23 June 2009, 10.00am

9 July 2009, 4.30pm

We invite all students who have experience on the following instruments to attend the audition. Priority will be given to students who play the instruments indicated in bold.

Flute/Piccolo
Clarinet
Oboe
Saxophone
Bassoon
Trumpet
French Horn
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Double Bass
Percussion

Applicants should prepare a short piece of music on their instrument that displays their abilities. Be prepared to be tested on scales as well as sight reading in addition to a short interview to get to know you better (:

Applicants are highly encouraged to bring their own instruments, reeds, mouthpieces, etc. If you should require an instrument for your audition, do email us at ajc.sb@hotmail.com and our QMs will try and make the necessary arrangements for you.
For more information on Anderson Junior College click here.

Do check the blog for additional updates and inform your friends!

AJC's 25th Anniversary Concert!

2009-05-24T23:58:00.000-07:00

Good job band for putting a commendable performance up tonight for AJC's 25th Anniversary Concert! This despite having to adapt to different acoustics compared to what we were familiar with during the SYF!

Keep it up and keep working hard for our upcoming projects; College Day and Presentation Night!

SYF 2009: Gold with honours!

2009-05-07T23:05:00.000-07:00

Gold With Honours!

Do continue to let your passion show in your music!
Continue to work hard, rather, even harder!

SYF

2009-05-06T06:25:00.000-07:00

ONE MORE DAY!
GO AJCSB!

Congratulations to CJCSB for their Gold With honours! (:

Photos!

2009-03-26T08:57:00.000-07:00

Here are some of the photos taken during the first 'phototaking' session for the 2009 batch! (click to enlarge)
Do continue working hard - practice, practice, practice!
We have to make SYF happen! Jia you!

Appeals Auditions

2009-01-18T14:58:00.000-08:00

Our appeals auditions will begin on Tuesday from 1PM.
If you need to borrow an instrument, come at 1245PM.

Do bring along the following items(PHOTOCOPIED):

1) Results Slip
2) CCA Records
3) Testimonial (if any)
4) Appeals Application Form from AJC
5) Proof of any other achievements

Also, prepare an excerpt of a piece, scales and be prepared for sightreading.

Best of luck to all applicants!

Q&A:

What is the average number of points I need(L1R5) to get into AJC?
The numbers change every year. However as a rough gauge, you need an L1R5 of (after bonus)

Science - 8pts
Arts - 9pts

I am on the borderline. Do I need to come for the appeal auditions?
Borderline results are as follows; 8-9pts for the Science stream and 9-11pts for the Arts stream.
You might not need to appeal into AJC eventually. However, we recommend you attend our band practices and talk to our teachers should you have any concerns (:

For further enquiries, please feel free to drop us an email. We will do our best to answer you a.s.a.p!

Welcome Back!

2009-01-12T00:17:00.000-08:00

Firstly, a warm welcome back to all our bandsmen as we return to school!
As this is our JC2 year, we will have to work hard and manage our time well in order to acheive the best out of the year 2009!

It is also time to look forward to tomorrow's practice as band practices resume to the usual Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday!

We also understand that as the O level results are released today, there will be enquiries on admission to Anderson Junior College via the band through appeals.

We are still in the process of receiving information from the school, however, for early queries, DO NOT HESITATE to email us at ajc.sb@hotmail.com (ful-stop in the middle of ajc and sb).

We will try to reply you with the best of our abilities and as soon as possible.

Harmonie II & AJC Open House 2009!

2009-01-07T14:21:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to all bandsmen from AJCSB & CJCSB on a smooth-sailing Harmonie II!

We still have our school's annual open house to look forward to!

Anderson Junior College Open House
9AM - 3PM

Here's a diagram off our school website on how to get there! (click to enlarge)

Do look out for the band booth as well as our performances in the hall and around the school!

See you there!

Thank you!

2008-11-28T05:03:00.000-08:00

On behalf of the band, we would like to thank all who took time off to attend our tune-in today!
We hope you had a pleasant experience during band practice and had fun during the games! :D

If you have made a decision and would like to join AJCSB and CJCSB for our Harmonie Concert. Do contact our band president or vice president (their numbers are on the cards we handed out!) or email us at;

ajc.sb@hotmail.com (there is a fulstop in between ajc and sb)

This is for our friends at CJC:

Catholic Junior College Band Tune-In
Saturday, 29th November 2008
9.00am to 5.00pm

Do come in your pe attire and bring an extra set of clothes!

For any queries regarding CJC tune-in, especially if you require instruments etc.
Do contact one of their QMs:
William - 96681807

See you at the CJC Music Room tomorrow!

Getting to Anderson Junior College

2008-11-11T00:28:00.000-08:00

Getting to Anderson JC is pretty convenient because

It is just beside Yio Chu Kang MRT Station!

Buses:
13 45 72 86 269 851 852 853 853C (outside Anderson JC bus stop)
13 70 72 76 162 825 (Yio Chu Kang MRT)

Do visit the following website for a map of Anderson JC
http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_284/travel_site_101171/
SEE YOU AT AJC 28NOV.

If you will be coming down for our tune-in, please email us at ajc.sb@hotmail.com !
Do direct your queries there too!

AJCSB Band Tune-In 2008

2008-11-07T00:12:00.000-08:00

Interested in band at a junior college level?
Come on down for the AJCSB experience on the 28th of November 2008!
Your day will be packed with fun games, prizes and of course, the music!

Do come down in a dark-coloured t-shirt (preferably school based), with pe shorts. Do bring along another set of clothes as you'll definitely be soaking up some fun during our tune-in!

You are highly encouraged to bring your own instruments, reeds and mouthpieces. We will however do our best to make arrangements for you if you are unable to do so still. Do inform us beforehand.

You can look forward to the following pieces for our Tune-In:
1) James Barnes' Third Symphony
2) Japanese Graffiti XII (to be confirmed)

For any queries regarding tune-in or the band in general, please feel free to contact us at ajc.sb@hotmail.com (yes! there's a fulstop between the ajc and sb)
Do leave us a name we can address you with as well as your contact number.

Also, if you're interested in coming down, do inform us of your participation beforehand! This is so we can make the necessary arrangements.

Remember this!

Anderson Junior College Symphonic Band Tune-In 2008
Date: 28th November 2008
Time: 9.30am - 5.00pm

SEE YOU THERE!