Choir Camp 2016 details

Hello fellow choristers!

We hope that all of you are having a great time in choir so far :) Choir camp is just round the corner and we believe all of you of you are excited for the camp!

These are some important things to take note:

• Please report at your assigned classrooms to drop your belongings by 7.25AM on Wednesday (16 March)
• Bring your HANDPHONES and WALLETS and/or any other VALUABLES down to the bamboo courtyard which we will safe keep.
• All are expected to be at Bamboo Courtyard by 7.30AM SHARP in your PE attire
• Choristers are dismissed on Thursday (17 March) at 5:30pm

Respective classrooms to deposit your belongings:

SEC 1s : 2H

SEC 2s : 2I

Sec 3s : 2D

SEC 4s : 2T

Packing list :

Items to pack	Quantity
PE shirt	3
MGS PE shorts	3
Set of night wear (school based shirt and school shorts/track pants)	1
Socks	3 pairs
Jacket/Windbreaker	1 (monochrome colours)
Undergarments	As necessary
Towel	1
Toiletries	1 set (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, hair ties, tissue)
Slipper/sandals	1
Things needed for rehearsal	Choir file, scores, choir journal, Stationery
Plastic bag for dirty clothes	2
Personal medication	If necessary
Sanitary materials	If necessary
Sleeping bag (Pillow - optional)	1
Water bottle	1
Torch light (compulsory) *handphones cannot be used as flashlight	1
Bible (optional)	1
Deodorant (optional)	1
Handphone	Will be collected at beginning of camp
Happiness	Abundant :)
Yourself (compulsory)	1

If you have other enquiries feel free to contact your section leaders. This camp will serve as a time to bond with your fellow choristers as well as improve on your vocal technique!

We hope all of you will enjoy yourselves and have a wonderful time:)

Sincerely,

Faith Yip and Elizabeth Loke

MGchoir Secretaries

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Welcome to Choir!

Hello fellow MG Choristers!

This blog has just been restarted after a really long hiatus, and soon, it will become the main source of your choir information! For example, we will be uploading posts containing important information and videos very often so be sure to check it out at least once a day.

A very warm welcome to the Secondary Ones joining choir this year! The choir is both educational and enjoyable, and is definitely not for the faint hearted. To guide you through your Secondary one choir journey, here are some important things to note!

What does the MG Choir do?

• We make music together to the best of our ability, and have fun doing it!
• We have practice twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 3pm-5.30pm and 3pm-6pm respectively.
• Report at 2.55pm in PE Attire at the Bamboo courtyard before practice starts.
• We have our runs before choir practice on both days. Runs take place from 3pm-3.30pm, where we play ball games or run around the school.. (Runs is compulsory unless you have a Permanent Medical Certificate)

What do individual Choristers have to do?

• Have a good attitude towards learning
• Attend practices and runs regularly
• Individual learning and taking responsibility in your learning
• Listen attentively to the conductors, Mr Albert Tay and Ms Ellissa during practice.
• Sing every piece of music to the best of your ability
• Always ask for help from your buddies or Section Leaders when necessary (They will be happy to help!)

Skipping choir practice for valid reasons:

• Inform your Section Leader if you have a valid reason for missing choir and hand in your MC or Parents Letter to your Section Leader during the next practice.
• If you have remedial or VIA please attend choir after your session ends.
• Tuition is not a VR and 0 attendance would be given.

Choir requirements:

• Attend at least three Choral concerts a year with fellow choristers.

• Have a black file for your scores, a water bottle and a pencil in hand during practice. Also, choristers are expected to get a choir journal to take down important dates or notes.

Important Events of the Year

• January :  - We welcome the Secondary Ones!

                            - Performance for the Supreme Judges at Fullerton Hotel

• March:  Choir Camp, 16th -17th (YAY!)

• April: - Collaboration with St Andrews Secondary school, 8th April

                     - Collaboration with Mg Strings for strings concert, 9th April

• June: Cantabile, 25th June (Our annual choir concert)

• July:  - Orientale Concentus Competition, 1st to 4th July

                     - Founder’s Day Ceremony

                     - Prefect’s Installation

• July onwards: Preparation for Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) for 2017.

We hope that your first choir practice has been fruitful and fun!

Always remember that the choir is one big family, and everyone plays an important role so perform to the best of your ability! Do not be afraid to ask questions when in doubt!

That’s all for now,  if you have any other questions that need any clarification, feel free to ask your seniors.

We are sure that all of you will have a great time through this amazing choir journey.

Managers of this blog:

Elizabeth Loke and Faith Yip

MGCHOIR secretaries