okay, im typing on behalf of my tag.
well, like what i said in the tag, you guys really shouldnt fret too much over the results. yes, i did cry as well. BUT, dont let this setback pull your spirits down. some of you may not care, but for those who do, thank you for caring.
yesterday, to be frank, was one of the best Overtures ive heard from you all. actually the best. Folklore too. i really think so. and so did the other alumnis who usually go back for practise. those who just went yesterday wouldnt really know how much the band has gone through. what happened internally and all. so, it would be easy to say, its okay. yes, it IS okay. but give yourselves time to pick up the small pieces, put them back together with a stronger foundation. and build it higher, with a stronger backbone. im pretty sure you will all succeed in NBC. whatever the piece, practise hard! make your seniors proud. make your school proud. make your teachers proud. most importantly, make the band and yourselves proud.
like ive told some of you, the results are not what we have ALL expected it to be. and yes, its harsh how time has turned itself against us. it feels like we just got folklore yesterday. and you cant all put the blame on yourselves. we kept changing the choice piece. thats one thing then really pulled the band down; including some who always go M.I.A for practise without a reason. and yet they think they're that good? bullcrap. those who think you're good, think again. you're thinking too highly of yourselves. GET A GRIP. thats one thing ive ALWAYS wanted to say.
and yeah, some of you may be good or already in your senior years, BUT, it doesnt give you reason to just come for practise once a week? or when you feel like it. im pointing out things which can be changed for the band. for the better of the band.
yes i know, you all are still feeling down. but why not just say everything now?
give the sec 1's good basics to build from. make them independant. change the way all of you work as a band. change attitudes.
like the post below this. dont give up, seeing that you guys have already held on for so long. NBC is the next move. i hope the cruise will let you guys know that the teachers are trying to change the way things are around here. NBC. my aim : gold.
you see how much faith i have in you?
and yes, maybe some of you think it isnt possible.
it is. if you guys start working hard as soon as prac resumes!
figure out your notes. get articulation right. get your pitching right.
most importantly, get you attitudes and sounds right.
some of you really improved during the past few months. continue improving.
the gold really is possible. if you really practise.
thats all i have to say.

one more thing.
music from the heart is most pure.


Yours truly,
Alumni, Faisal
EX DM, EX trumpet SL