Date: 14 Aug 2015
Reporting Time: 2.15pm
Dresscode: Full/Half uni

Please be on time and remember to pay $2 for band fund. Be prepared for new pieces (maybe). That's all.

Date: 12 August 2015
Reporting Time: 2.45pm
Dresscode: Full/Half uni

Congratulations for being able to go through NDP. Everything will go back to as per normal. I am not sure what pieces we are going through tomorrow but just be sure to be on time and take your sectionals seriously. That's all.

Date: 24 July 2015
Reporting Time: 2.15pm SHARP
Dresscode: Combined Concert T-shirt (half uni for sec1s)

We are probably going through All About That Bass and Shake It Off so all of us must be prepared. I DO NOT want anyone to be scolded just because he/she cannot play a certain bar or whatnot after many times. Everything should run smoothly like the time we played Shake It Off. Moreover, I think these two pieces are manageable and the recordings are available online too.  Tomorrow will be a busy day, so pay close attention to what is happening and do not fool around.

-C

Date: 22 July 2015
Reporting time: 2.50pm sharp
Dresscode: Full/Half uni

We are most likely going through All About That Bass, Shake It Off and the march tomorrow. Please prepare well and carry out your sectionals seriously. I do not want anyone to be fooling around when we have yet to complete our target number of songs.

-C

Date:15 July 2015
Reporting Time:2.50pm
Dresscode:Full/Half Uni

Sls remember to prints scores
for ur section(national anthem)
Please be PUNCTUAL!!

-dinah

Date: 8 July 2015

Reporting Time: 2:50pm sharp

Dresscode: Full/Half uniform

For those of you who have yet to pass me or Dinah their forms, please do. I do not want to see anyone fooling around for tomorrow's practice. If you are not coming, please tell me or Dinah beforehand. Furthermore, those who were absent for any practices, pass me your excuse letter. That's all.

-C

Date:3July 2015
Reporting time:2.20pm
Dresscode:Uni/Half Uni

Remember to not set up chairs
for sec 1s and remind them to bring
black file.Please SIGN the form and
be PUNCTUAL!!!

-Dinah

Date: 1 July 2015
Reporting Time: 2.50pm sharp
Dresscode: Half/Full uniform

The sec 1s will be playing 'It Don't Mean A Thing' for the end of year concert. Therefore, all SLs should prepare the scores for them as the scores were already given to us from last year's NLB concert. Lastly, Mr Zat will be going through two pieces tomorrow so be ready.

-C

Date:10 June 2015
Reporting time:8:50am
Dresscode:Full/Half Uni

Please come on time tomorrow!
To those who have not pass your
form please pass it to me....

-dinah

Date: 3 June 2015
Reporting Time:8:50am
Dresscode:half uni/uni

Remember to pass up your form and

Please be on time!!

-dinah

Date: 2 June 2015
Reporting Time: 8:50am 
Dresscode: Full/Half Uni

Mr. Zat is giving out new scores so be prepared. When you come in, go through your scales and please do warm-ups. Pass up your forms and those who were absent last prac. pass your letter to me as well.

Lastly, for those who fail to reply your SLs, well done.

Knowledge is not equal to understanding
-charlene

Date: 22 May 2015
Reporting Time: 1.45pm (2.15pm for muslim boys) 
Dresscode: Class Tee/Half/Full Uni

Everyone should assemble in the music room (including Sec 1s) on time and please prepare your scales! For the Sec 1s, don't be afraid to play and be more confident! As per normal, inform your SLs/me if you're not coming, and give your "excuse" letter to me the next practice. :)

-Charlene

Date: 20 May 2015
Reporting Time: 2:50pm (3pm for Sec 1s)
Dresscode: Half/Full Uniform

Okay guys whale(well)come back after exams. Please set up your instuments and gather in the music room. Sec 1s, please sit with your sections in the music room as well. You need a valid reason to absent yourself from tomorrow's practice, which means you need to pass me your "excuse" letter signed by your parents.
See you. :-)

-C

Date: 10 April 2015
Reporting time: 2pm
Dresscode: Full Band Uniform

1. Get your instruments ready, in the music room, you're arrangement for sitting same as the parade.
2. Tuba section take chairs only for yourself. As we don't have enough chairs for the whole band.
3. We are doing the warm ups in the music room.
4. At 2.40pm, the bass drum and snare drum go down to do the parade's dry run.
5. Once Mr Zat is done with warm ups, go to the hall once I've dismiss you.
6. Once I dismiss you to the hall, sit in your arrangements which are in the hall.
7. Tune up in 15 mins.
8. After tuning, the time should be between 3.30pm-3.45pm
9. Get your scores for parade ready
10. Once parade has ended, and percussion has left, go to first floor classroom. About the class, I'll tell you tmr.
11. I'll give you further instruments once we are in the classroom.

**sleep well,have a good rest and  have a heavy lunch:-)
I'm not expecting anyone to be late at all. I hope all of you understood what I've said just now in the music room.
- Amira

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Date : 9th April 2015
Reporting time : 2.30pm
Dresscode : Full uni
Tomorrow there will be another rehearsal for achievement day and the procedure will be the same as today. Please have a heavy recess or buy a small snack before band starts. I don't want anybody to be late tmr. Please wash your band uniform and have it ready and ironed by tomorrow night. I don't want to see anybody with crumpled shirt. Those not coming please inform me and amira. That's all.
Rachel.

Date: 8 April 2015

Reporting time: 2.30pm

Dresscode: Full Band Uniform including black shoes and black socks and tie.

This is the 2nd last rehearsal for ADP that's why we have to use full uniform. Sorry it's last minute.

1. During your recess time, please eat a lot! 

2. Once school ends at 2.10pm, quickly change into full band uniform. 

3. Percussion start going down first. 

4. The rest of the band, please get your instrument and stands and files, wait for me in the music room. Don't need to set up chairs.

5. I will brief all of you in 5 mins about what's happening so please listen once I stand infront.

6. SLs, get your instrument and the sec 1s instrument and wait for me outside of the music room while the band is in the music room.

7. Every thing has to done by 3.30pm latest. 

8. I'm expecting full attendance tomorrow. 

9. Please don't be late! 

I don't want to waste time scolding or shouting at people to be quick. I want everyone to help percussion if you have a free hand. If everything goes well, we get finish maybe a bit earlier. Iron your clothes also.

-Amira

Date: 27 March 2015

Reporting time: 1.30pm main band, 2.15pm for Muslim boys, 1.40pm for Sec 1s

Dresscode: half or full uniform

Please bring your white long sleeve shirt, black socks, black court shoes and velvet tie. You don't have to iron it, I just want to check the uniform, it's okay if you fold it or whatever. As long as you bring it. 

1. Set everything up in the SYF arrangement for sitting and everything else.

2. Help the Muslim boys by taking out their instruments for them.

3. Band will be in the music room.

4. Sec 1s will be sitting at the side of the music room. So SLs will be with the band during practice with Mr Zat.

5. Once Mr Zat leaves, I'll make announcements about ADP.

6. Once I've informed you to move out, go to the hall, set up your chairs, once done, help percussion.

7. Everything must be done by 4.30.

8. Rachel will be conducting for ADP rehearsal tomorrow, 4.30pm onwards. So pay attention as if she is the real conductor. 

** Form given to Rachel or me at the end of band, not during band.

** don't take your own sweet time as the UGs will be waiting for us.

Date: 25 March 2015

Reporting time: 2.30pm for the band. 2.50pm for Sec 1s

Dresscode: Half Uniform or Full Uniform

1. Tomorrow, at 2.30pm, get your instruments straight and stands, files and oil, whatever you need for band.

2. At 2.50pm, SLs follow me to get the sec 1sz 

3. By 2.45pm, go down to the hall and help percussion to arrange the chairs.

4. Arrange the chairs like how we did during band camp.

5. Set up chairs first, after each section arrange their chairs correctly already, go for sectionals from 3pm-3.45pm. 

6. At 3.45pm, band except for SLs go to the hall and tune up and wait for Mr Zat. 

7. SLs continue sectionals with sec 1s until 4.10pm. 

8. At 4.15pm, SLs go back and join the band at the hall. 

*** I do not want any absentees for tomorrow. Take care of your health. We only have 3 rehearsal left, put that in mind. Anyone who is suppose to give me any parents letter, pass it to me by tomorrow. If not, I'll give your names to Ms Sya. 

*Please do sectionals properly without me or Rachel needing to shout and scold you. 

That's all.  

-Amira

Date: 18 March 2015

Reporting time: 7.40am

Dresscode: Pink shirt with school bottoms, sec 1s will use PE shirt with school bottoms

1. Give any remaining consent forms to Rachel.

2. Sit on the floor in your sections, instruments beside you and all the stands,file and etc, in the bag with the SLs sitting at the front of the section. 

3. Check Dresscode and if there is anything missing.

4. After checking, go down and sit in your woodwinds and brasses area. 

5. All this to be done before 8.05

6. By 8.10, everyone in the bus and do head count. 

- percussion and woodwinds 1 bus

-brasses in the other bus. 

- no need cases. I don't want to see your fringe covering your face. SLs, bag have to be haversack. Just in case, it's really heavy. That's all.

Date: 17 March 2015

Reporting time: 8.40am

Dresscode: half or full uniform

By 8.50am, I want everyone to finish getting all your things ready. Make sure your instruments, stands and file is ready by 9am. By 9.20am, start going down and tune up at the benches outside the hall, near the staff room. Percussionist, at 9am, I'll go down and I need all the percussionist to help to get the chairs ready. 8.30am, Zandra and Jun wee get your instruments for the parade ready, they are starting at around 8.30am. The rest will help me do the chairs. Make sure your files are not heavy, or full of old scores. Remember to bring your chorale 5 when going down. Once I lock, I won't be passing the keys to anyone to get any missing things. Don't waste time, SLs, get everything for your sections ready before we start going down. We start with warm ups from 9am-9.20am. 8.50-9am, get all your scores ready. Forms given to either me or Rachel. That's all. Anything else, I'll inform your SLs. 

Date : 16th March 2015
Reporting time : 8.45am
Dress code : half uni or full uni
Tomorrow mr zat will be coming down at around 9am for combine. Once you reach the band room straight away set up and start your self practice on your 2 pieces or the adp pieces. If you're not coming for band please once again inform me or Amira. We'll end at around 12pm tmr. That's all and be punctual.
Rachel.

Date: 11 March 2015

Reporting Time: 2.40pm

Dresscode: half or full uniform

Set all your stands, instruments and whatever else before 3pm. SLs, wait at the atrium with the instruments you and the sec 1s are using. Bring your forms that have been signed by your parents acknowledging that there will be band next week. I don't want people to be walking and taking your own sweet time to come for band. SLs, before the band ends, collect money for band fund and pass to Samantha, when I'm assembling the band than you do. We will be doing both the SYF peices tomorrow. Do warm ups once your section is ready. Wait for further instructions by me or Rachel. you all know the procedure if you are not comig for band. That's all. 

Date: 9 March 2015

Reporting Time: 3pm

Dresscode: any school related shirt with skirt for girls and long/short pants for boys.

Please do your sectional properly tomorrow. I don't want to be shouting from end to end. If I'm not around, SLs, I'll msg you who will be in charge for tomorrow until I arrive to dismiss you. Focus on your pieces, if you think you can play properly without mistakes, you can practice on your scales. I don't want any news about latecomers. Get your instruments, set up your stands and go for sectionals at the junior block 3rd floor only. Other than Tuba, Bass Clar and Baritone sections, the rest of you better be standing while doing sectionals. Anything else, I'll msg the SLs. SLs, please check your phone before band just in case I msg you. I won't be collecting you're phones. But I don't even want to see any phone in hand during band. Have sectionals from 3-4.15pm. If you pack up quickly, I'll dismiss you all by 4.30pm. Reminder to pass your consent form to either me or Rachel. If you're not coming, please find me personally and I'll bring you to the teachers. Last day to give me your consent form is by Wednesday. That's all. 

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Date : 6th March 2015
Reporting time: 1.45pm for main band and sec ones // 2.15pm for Muslim boys
Dress code : full uni or half uni
Tomorrow please prepare phasing thunder and scales. Minor if u can. Once u come for band, set up everything and wait in the band room before any further instructions is given. Those who are absent from last practice are to give a parents letter or MC. That's all and don't be late.
Rachel.

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Date : 4th March 2015
Reporting time : 2.40pm for main band // 2.50pm for sec ones in classroom
Dress code : Half-uni or full uni
Tomorrow we'll be working on phasing thunder. Please come one time and no one should be coming in late except for the class leaders to attend a compulsory talk. The rest, please have sectionals on phasing thunder and especially scales  be back by 4pm. I don't want mr zat to scold you because any of you can't play. It's basic. Be prepared for tomorrow and don't be late.
Rachel.

Date: 27 February 2015
Reporting time: 1.50 for both main band and sec 1s // Muslim boys 2.15pm
Dresscode: half or full uniform
For sec 1s, please gather at the classroom as per normal. Just wait until the sec 5s or Amira or Rachel to come. For the main band, get everything set up first, start your own warm ups in the music room. Wait for further instrument either by me or Rachel. Tmr is Phasing Thunder. So please don't make silly mistakes and make Mr Zat angry. If you are absent tmr, please inform me, Rachel and Mr Zat. If you are going home after school because you are sick, do not leave the school until the teacher in charge confirm with your parents you are going home. That's all.

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Date : 25th February 2015
Reporting time : 2.40pm for main band // 2.50pm for sec ones (in classroom) // Sec 4s 3.10pm.
Dresscode : Half-uni or full uni
Tomorrow your sec ones will try out and play the instruements they are allocated for the first time. Sec 3s are in charge of sec ones. If your section does not have a sec 3, appoint a sec 2 best player. All sec 3/2 seniors are to have sectionals tomorrow until 3.50pm  SAME goes for the rest of the band. Sectionals with the sec ones are to be separated from the main band. By 4pm everybody should be back in the band room. All sec ones are to be outside the benches first before any further instructions are given tmr. No one should be late or absent without a valid reason.We still have a lot to work on and  Mr Zat is going to go through the 2 pieces. That's all and further instructions will be given tmr.

Date: 23 February 2015
Reporting time: 3pm
Dresscode: half or full uniform.
All of you except for those with FSP, better be outside the music room taking your instruments by 3pm. I don't care if you eat already or not, once it's 2.59pm, you better run up and get your instruments ready. If you come at 3.01pm onwards, I will put you as late. And Ms Sya is in charge tmr, I don't want any of you getting in trouble. 3pm-4.30pm, have sectionals. Bag are suppose to be outside the music room near the bench. Phones will be in the containers, SLs, collect it and put it in the containers. That's all, anything else, I'll update the SLs.

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Date : 15th February 2015
Reporting time : 3pm
Dress code : half uni or full uni
Tomorrow is self practice so please come on time and start working on your 2 pieces. We still have a lot of work to do before SYF. Sec 4s having FSP are excused but if u have none or it is later during the day, you have to come. If you are coming late, please inform Amira. All self practice is to be at the junior block. Phones are still going to be collected so Amira and me are going to be at the bench outside the band store. Please  pass your phone immediately when you come for band. Only sec 4s leaving halfway because of FSP are allowed to keep their phones. The rest of the phones collected will be passed to the teacher in-charge and will only be returned after band. That's all.
Rachel.

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Date : 3th February 2015
Reporting time : 1.30pm main band / 2pm latest 2.15pm for muslim boys / 1.45pm for sec ones
Dresscode : Half uni or full uni
Tomorrow mr zat will be going through both pieces so make sure you are prepared for both. Once you come in straight away pass your phones to your SLs. SLs make sure that you've collected all the phones and place it in the box. Please immediately start your self practice once you set up your instruments.Please also don't come in your wrong dresscode. No one should be late tmr so please come on time. Tomorrow will be the day which all SLs choose which sec ones  you want.Further instructions will be given tmr. Reminder that the collection of band fund is tmr.
Sec ones, please assemble on time in one of the classrooms and wait for either amira or me. If anybody is absent or not coming please inform the two of us. Reminder to prepare foolscap and a pen because there is theory lesson tmr. That's all.
Rachel.

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Date : 11th February 2015
Reporting time 2.35pm
Dresscode : Full uni or half-uni
Tomorrow mr zat will be doing phasing thunder and when you get into the band room, there will be boxes near the conductor stand. Everybody is suppose to pass your phones to your SLs and they are to put in the box which I've already labelled for you. Please don't mix your phones with other sections. If you need to take back your phone for a while, please inform amira or me. Please come on time tomorrow and that's all.
Sec ones please assemble in one of the classrooms tmr and don't be late. Tomorrow will be your last instrument trial.
Rachel.

Date: 8 February 2015
Reporting time: 1.05pm
Dresscode: Full band uniform without vest. Tie is velvet color.

Come early to get your instruments ready. Sls, bring a bag to carry all the things you need to bring for the rehearsal which are file, mouthpiece and etc. don't want to see file which is filled with old scores, make sure your file is thin. FORMS HAVE TO BE GIVEN TO ME, once you enter. Wear your full uniform, don't wear skirts or short or long school pants. Both your shoes and socks are BLACK. Don't be late. Tmr is the SYF rehearsal so I don't want anyone to play a fool. Once Rachel or me, stand infront of everyone, that means we have annoucements so please listen carefully. I'm checking all your attire first.That's all. By Amira

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Date : 6th February 2015
Reporting time : 1.15pm // 2pm for muslim boys
                           1.30pm for sec ones
Dresscode : Half-uni or full uni
Tomorrow is officially our last practice before our sound check. Once you quickly set up your instruments, start your self-practice on Singapura Suite. If you're confident that you can play, practice on phasing thunder. Amira and me should not see anyone slacking tmr. Also, please remember to sign your consent form and I'll collect it when Mr Zat is done. Please check if you have your full band uniform today. If you can't find your tie, we can at least solve these problems today. There shouldn't be anyone telling Amira and me that your uniform is not complete. Tmr is a crucial practice so everybody should be present.

For sec ones, please assemble in the usual classrooms and Stephen, make sure everyone is there before Amira or me checks. Tomorrow you will be having theory lesson with the sec 5s so please prepare your foolscap and pen. That's all. :)
Rachel.

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Date : 3rd February 2015
Reporting time : 2.40pm
Dresscode : Half-uni or full uni
Tmr, Mr Zat will straight start on phasing thunder so once you've set up your instruments start your self-practice. No one should be absent or late tomorrow unless you have a valid excuse. That's all.
Rachel.

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Date: 30th January 2015
Reporting time :1.15pm
Dresscode : Half-uni or full uni
Tomorrow you are to set up in the band room and tune up straight away before doing your own self-practice. Mr zat will straight away start with Singapura Suite once he comes in. There's not much time left and we seriously need to buck up. Those who are not coming or coming late please inform the usual people. Unless you have a valid reason, NO ONE should be absent. That's all.
Rachel.

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Date : 28th January 2015
Reporting time 2.30pm
Dresscode : Half-uni or full uni
Tomorrow,  mr zat will give3 further instructions on how the sec 1 trials will be like. As usual, make sure you come on time and inform the usual people if you're not coming. We'll be working on phasing thunder tmr. That's all.
Rachel.

Date: 26 January 2015
Reporting time: 2.30pm
Dresscode: HALF OR FULL UNIFORM

Have sectionals until 4.45pm, then keep your instrument and assemble at the atrium by 4.55pm. If you are not coming to band today, please inform me, Rachel and teacher in charge. Those have lessons or FSP, please inform me, rachel before you go for your fsp/lesson. That's all.

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Date : 23th January 2015
Reporting time : 1.30pm, muslim boys 2pm
Dresscode : Full uni or half uni. NO  PE SHORTS.
 Tomorrow the sec ones will be coming in at 2.30pm, mr zat is coming in at 2pm and will brief all the SLs at 2.15 for the demo of the instruments. Before the sec ones come in, the whole band will be standing at the side while the sec ones will be seating at our usual places BUT set up as usual as we will be resuming practice after they leave. This is just roughly what is going to happen tomorrow. Further instructions will be given out tomorrow. You know who to inform if you cannot come for band tomorrow. Reminder we will be doing Singapura Suite tomorrow so please do your last minute self-practice as usual before mr zat comes in. That's all!
Rachel.

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Date: 21th January 2015
Reporting time: 2.30pm
Dresscode: Half-uni or full uni
Tomorrow, once you come for band please set up and get ready by 2.45pm. I advise you to have a heavy recess in case your teacher releases you late tomorrow. Those who didn't come for monday's self-practice or are not coming tomorrow, please inform mr zat, your SL & amira or me. We'll be doing Singapura Suite tomorrow. That's all.
Rachel.

Date: 19 January 2015
Reporting Time: 2.40pm
Dresscode: Half or Full Uniform

Once you are in band, quickly get your instrument ready for sectional, sectional only on the junior block 3rd level. Practice on Singapura Suite. Only the sec 4E and 4NA are excused for FSP. For the rest of the band, if you are not attending tomorrow, inform me,Rachel, Mr Zat and teacher in charge by tonight. if you are going home after school, come for band to inform me first, don't go without informing me. Btw, Parents must come to fetch you, you are not allowed to leave by yourself. That's all.

Date: 16 January 2015
Reporting Time: 1.30pm main band // 2pm Muslim boys
Dresscode: Half or Full uniform
I don't want to see any one use full PE, you report using full or half UNIFORM. Tmr, mr Zat is going through Bar 68-122 for The Heaven Tree. Please listen to the recording properly. Those who have not given me the form, pass it tmr. Get everything ready before mr Zat comes in, which includes your pencil. Every 2 weeks, band fund will be $1. Bring $1 tmr

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Date: 14th January 2015
Reporting time : 2.25pm
Dresscode : Half-uni or full uni
Tomorrow Mr Zat will go through what you've practiced on your previous self-practices. Tomorrow is also the last day of the talent id and our first class will be coming in at 2.40pm so there's no excuse for people involving in it to be late. The rest of y'all are to set up your instruments and start your self-practicing before Mr Zat comes. We have only less than one month before our sound check so please take every practice seriously. That's all.
Rachel

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Date : 13th January 2015
Reporting time : 2.25pm
Dresscode : Half-uni or full-uni
So tomorrow, all sec 4 express are excused. Reminder to pass all your forms to Amira tomorrow and the first class will be coming in at 2.40pm so don't be late, especially the ones involve in the talent id. Those doing their self-practice or sectionals, please take it seriously as mr zat is coming in on wednesday. Go through the whole score in case he decides to move on. But essentially, please focus on heaven tree (the fast part) & singapura suite (the second part) but as i said, be ahead on what he gives us. Those who can't make it tomorrow please inform Amira,not me for tomorrow. That's all.
Rachel.

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Date : 12th January 2015
Reporting time : 2:50pm
Dresscode : Half-uni or full uniform
So tomrrow we have our talent id and self-practice. Your self-practice will be how you do your sectionals as the band room will be used for the talent id. We only have one class tomorrow so it will start at 3.40pm. Further instructions about the talent id will be given tommorrow. Please be punctual and that's all.
Rachel.

Date : 9th January 2015
Reporting time : 1.30pm
Dresscode : PALETTE OF SENSATIONS CONCERT TEE 

Please report in your pink tee before you come to the band room. I do not want to see people going out again to change.Tomorrow, no one is to be late for band practice, we will do warm ups and have a final run through tmr. If you're not coming, please inform the usual people. The open house will start after the publicity videos for each CCA is shown, which is around 3.30pm. I want all of you to get ready before that. Please be efficient and listen to instructions tomorrow.That's all.
Rachel.

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Date : 7th January 2015
Reporting time : 2.30pm sharp
Dresscode: Half-uni
Tomorrow we will start practicing our 2 pieces, rolling in the deep & Salsa with that for the CCA open house. Please start your self-practice before Mr Zat comes. I do not want any absentees tomorrow unless you are on MC. I expect everyone to come on time and no excuses for being late. That's all.
Rachel.