zainul abidin bin azhar
10 sept 1994
st. joseph's institution
class 101/201 333/433!
military band
saxophone
peer support leader
ymc-er
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28.11.07
Wednesday, November 28, 2007 @ 8:37 PM
Company Mess 2007
Company Mess is a dinner gathering, where all the ex and present bandsmen gather
to celebrate. This year is the first so The Company Mess could still be improved further.. Anyways.. something special about the Company Mess is that Sec 1 and 2s are performing by themselves!! How exciting!! We performed three songs: Blue Ridge Saga, Heal The World (Micheal Jackson) and Hawaii Five-O.
It was quite nerve-wrecking for me cause the Sax and the Clarinet didn't come in the same time during Blue Ridge Saga so the intro was quite funny. Furthermore, I was sitting the first row of the concert formation so whatever I do, the audience (mostly alumni) can see the things I screwed up.
But in all, the Company Mess was still well done. The food is great by the way...

Labels: 2007, Investiture, Saxophone, SJIMB
27.11.07
Tuesday, November 27, 2007 @ 8:52 AM
Goodbye Sec 4s....
Sec 4 2007, the batch that had brought me closer to the band, will never be forgetten in my heart. After Investiture had ended, Sec 4s are officially passed out and pronounced as "Sir". It was a emotional moment for me cause the leaders ,that had thought me how to do drills and improve my music, are passing out...
However, there's one person who really had contributed a lot to me in my 1st year in Band. He is my Section Leader (SL), Melvin Ng. He really had thought me great stuff, things that even other Sec 1s don't know. I really appreaciate his contribution and shall never forget him. In times of need, he had took the extra mile and helped me with his heart and soul. I hope we shall be in touch forever, and I shall never forget the Sec 4 leaders who had thought me many great stuff..
Labels: 2007, Investiture, Saxophone, Sec 4, SJIMB
26.11.07
Monday, November 26, 2007 @ 6:14 PM
Band Camp Investiture 2007

The Investiture was nerve-wrecking. So many people made alot of mistakes. But thanksfully the Investiture went pretty smoothly. It was my first Investiture so I was quite nervous especially being the "right-marker". For all of you who dont know.. Investiture is when Sec 4 Bandsmen pass out while Sec 1 Bandsmen are promoted from Recruit to Private. Yes.. Finally, I'm promoted to Private. The Investiture was 45 mins. It was an emotional moment for all of us in the Band cause our Seniors are passing out and may not be able to see them again. What an emotional moment...
Labels: 2007, Investiture, SJIMB