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Rehearsal Approach to SYF Set Pieces

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Rehearsal approach to “Sunny Island” and “Escape Velocity” by Dr. Leonard Tan

Following the successful demonstration concert for bands by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Leonard Tan will be sharing insights on his rehearsal approach to the 2017 Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation set pieces, “Sunny Island” and “Escape Velocity”.

This forum promises to enrich our preparations in the upcoming SYF AP 2017.

27th February 2017 (Monday)
Maple Woods Condominium Function Room, 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Address: 985 Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 589627 (Above the pool level)
Drivers to indicate to security at guardhouse that you are heading to the Function room

Cost: Free (BDA Members), S$30 (Non-BDA Members)

Please note that full scores will NOT be provided.

Please register your interest here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdiSQmQSCNyY9Txt7…/viewform

Workshop by Dr Eddy Chong

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Workshop by Dr. Eddy Chong from the National Institute of Education (NIE)

Topic: An analytical perspective on 2 SYF2017 Band Set Pieces

17 January 2017 (Tuesday)
Singapore Polytechnic Band Room, 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Address: Student Development Centre 500 Dover Road S139651
(Band room is next to the restrooms at food court 3)

Cost: Free (BDA Members), S$15 (Non-BDA Members)

Please register your interest here: https://goo.gl/forms/4CGgpqAX7genh8MB3

Seats are limited and places will be reserved on a first come first served basis!

Best Practices: Rehearsing Sunny Island

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Best Practices: Rehearsing Sunny Island

Following a successful AGM in August 2016 where our members voiced their interest in participating in a structured study group, BDA(S) will embark on a new series entitled: Best Practices.

The first of this series will explore the 2017 SYF Arts Presentation set piece, Sunny Island. Members will share their perspectives and practices in the following categories:

1) Score Analysis (Thematic material, Form/Phrasing, Harmonic analysis).
2) Relating ‘Sunny Island’ to the folk songs.
3) Preparation and Rehearsal Technique.

Discussion will be facilitated by Mr. Alvin Seville.

2nd January 2017 (Monday)
Maple Woods Condominium Function Room, 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Address: 985 Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 589627 (Above the pool level)
Drivers to indicate to security at guardhouse that you are heading to the Function room

Things to bring: Sunny Island Full Score, Writing materials, Reference books that pertains to the discussion.

Please register your interest here: https://goo.gl/forms/w7Bha0oiReAvSvUy2