2017 Annual Concert (Silver Screen)

Posted on January 2, 2018

Date: 18 December 2017 (Monday)

Time: 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Venue: Stage 2, PenangPAC, Straits Quay

On December 18th, 2017, the harmonica band has held a concert titled ‘Silver Screen’ with the theme of movie soundtracks. This concert was a combined concert with schools Chung Ling High School, Convent Datuk Keramat High School, Sam Tet High School (Ipoh), Chong Hwa Independent High School (KL), and Yu Hua High School (KL) participating. We also invited guest stars such as Leon Yuen and The Inferno, a quintet consisting of former members of the club that has graduated late last 2016.We polished our pieces thoroughly extremely cautiously, making sure everyone does their part and no slacking off will take place. As a conclusion, the concert was indeed successful and exposed more Penangnites to the beauty of the harmonica. Thanks to this concert, our members have greatly improved as the pressure worked as a motivation to strive for success. We hope to be able to organise another concert similar to this and hope to continue this as a tradition.

Our official concert poster.

Members awaiting the conductor in the performance of “I Dreamed A Dream”.

Ensemble performing “Try Everything”.

Group photo after a successful concert.

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Practice Postponed!

Posted on November 12, 2017

Earlier this Saturday, we announced a joint-session practice on Tuesday (14/11/17) starting from 10:30 a.m. till 3:30 p.m. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, we had no choice but to postpone it to Thursday. Stated below are the details:

Date: 14/11/17 (Thursday)

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (for those having to attend academic lessons, please follow your regular practice schedule)

Venue: Bilik Syarahan PCGHS

If unable to attend, please inform Tan Ying Hui from S4A or Chloe Tan Yuen Ning from K3C along with a letter and valid reason. Thank you.

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4/11 Practice Report

Posted on November 4, 2017

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Date: 4/11/17

Venue: C16 PCGHS

Ah, nothing really quite beats good old practice after a couple of months of non-stop studying. Today was our first practice after a long hiatus for all members and the beginning of intensive training for our upcoming concert that is titled ‘Silver Screen’. Today we revisited an old classic called ‘Canon in D’, and learnt a new piece called ‘Try Everything that is one of the songs found on the soundtrack of the film ‘Zootopia’. This piece was especially tricky for the newer members as it incorporates a lot of syncopation as well as dotted rhythms. However, the coach swooped in and explained the foundation of said jazzy rhythms and cleared it up for all of us, making it easier to catch the rhythm and follow the conductor. We hope to see new challenges like this in the future again.

Our coach, Mr Loke, observing our practice.

Mr Loke notices our mistakes and steps in to correct us.

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Practice Announcement

Posted on October 27, 2017

The next practice for all members is on the 4th of November. All members must attend, including the form 3 members that were on hiatus. The following shows the practice details:

Date: 4/11/17 (Saturday)

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Venue: Classes C15 – C17 PCGHS

If you are unable to attend any of this practice, please inform Tan Ying Hui from S4A or Chloe Tan Yuen Ning from K3C. Thank you.

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Form 3 Members on Hiatus

Posted on August 24, 2017

Due to the upcoming PT3 trial as well as the actual exam, Form 3 members will not have to attend practice starting from 12 August 2017 to the first week of November. However, the students involved in the Leadership Day performance that will be held in the school hall on 26 August 2017 will begin their hiatus after the performance. For further inquiries, please contact Tan Ying Hui (S4A) or Chloe Tan Yuen Ning (K3C).

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2017 Group Competition

Posted on July 7, 2017

Date: 24 June 2017 (Saturday)
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Venue: Stage 1, penangpac, Straits Quay, Penang.

Recently, our school participated in a state level group competition with Taiwanese harmonica masters – Judy’s – as the judges. Altogether, our school sent 3 groups as representatives (refer to this post and this post for more details) to take part. After a taxing day of competing against other schools, we have earned two bronzes and a gold. We are contented with the results and hope to achieve even more next year.

One of our quartets winning a gold.

Our only trio winning a bronze.

Another bronze from our ‘Day of the River’ team.

Group photo.

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Taiwanese “Judy’s” Announcement (June 2017)

Posted on June 11, 2017

“Judy’s” is coming to Penang!

Who is Judy’s?

Judy’s Harmonica Ensemble was formed in the spring of 2002 with five members. It was a triple-crown winner in the 2004 Asia Pacific Harmonica Festival. It was also the champion in the APHF ensemble category for 3 consecutive festivals (2002-2006). In 2013, the ensemble even became the champion trio at the World Harmonica Festival. It also won acclaim for its performance in 4-6 people ensemble.

What is ” The Map Painter”?

As it happens, Judy’s will be coming to Penang to be the judges of a group competition and will also be performing on the same day!

Group competition details:

Date: 24 June 2017 (Saturday)

Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Venue: Stage 1, penangpac, Straits Quay, Penang.

Ticket fee (spectators only) : RM 10 (adult), RM 5 (student)

Prize giving ceremony details:

Date: 24 June 2017 (Saturday)

Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Venue: Stage 1, penangpac, Straits Quay, Penang.

Ticket fee (spectators only): RM 10 (adult), RM 5 (student)

Performance details:

Date: 24 June 2017 (Saturday)

Time: 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Venue: Stage 1, penangpac, Straits Quay, Penang.

Ticket fee: RM 45 (adult), RM 30 (student)

Please note that competition participants needn’t pay anything except for the evening performance.

For further information, please seek assistance from Tan Ying Hui from S4A or Chloe Tan Yuen Ning from K3C.

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New Club T-Shirt 2017

Posted on June 11, 2017

We are proud to announce that our new club uniform has already arrived! It is pink with a white collar and has a printed design of a Hohner 64-X chromatic harmonica as well as our club slogan.

Computerised design

Price: RM 30

To purchase this shirt, please seek assistance from Tan Ying Hui from S4A or Ng Sue Yee from K3E.

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Tuesday Extra Practice Announcement (June ’17)

Posted on June 11, 2017

Due to our upcoming group competition, we have decided to hold practices on Tuesdays for the rest of June 2017. However, this only applies to the participants of said competition.

The following is the schedule:

Morning Session Members:

Date: 13/6, 20/6

Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Venue: Bilik Syarahan PCGHS

Afternoon Session Members:

Date: 13/6, 20/6

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Venue: Bilik Syarahan PCGHS

If unable to attend, please notify Tan Ying Hui from S4A or Chloe Tan Yuen Ning from K3C. Thank you.

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6/6/17 Practice Report

Posted on June 6, 2017

Date: 6 June 2017

Venue: C16 PCGHS

Time: 9.00 a.m. – 3:00p.m.

The June group competition is just around the corner! With judges from Taiwan, our school is sending out three teams to compete against the rest of Penang. One of which is a trio and the other two being quartets, all pieces requiring both technique and accurate articulation.