AMC Wind Band

2nd Passing Out Parade

2009-12-26T22:46:00.000-08:00

Form5s, Good Luck and All the Best in the future!

P.S. For more photos of passing out parade please log on to AMC Band group on facebook.

Passing out parade & gathering 2009

2009-12-06T10:33:00.000-08:00

Passing Out Parade & Alumni Gathering 2009

Dec 21, 2009 6.00pm

AMC Hall

Music, sharing, food & party hard!

Holiday and good luck!

2009-09-20T08:03:00.000-07:00

Happy holiday everyone! Hope everyone have a nice holiday.

And good luck to all the exam candidates!

Have a blast : p

The 15th Malaysian Secondary School Marching Band Competition 2009

2009-08-09T08:53:00.000-07:00

The 15th Malaysian Secondary School Marching Band Competition 2009 - Results

Gold

1st: SMK Sultanah Asma, Kedah
2nd: SMK Sam Tet, Perak
3rd: SMK Chung Hwa Wei Sin, Terengganu
*SMK Tun Fatimah, Johor

*Silver

SMK St. Joseph, Sarawak
SMK St. John, Kuala Lumpur
SMK Chung Hwa, Kelantan
MGSS, Pahang

*Bronze

SMK Derma, Perlis
SMJK Jit Sin, P.Pinang
SMJK Kwang Hua, Selangor

*placing not in order

Best Preparation:

1st: SMK Tun Fatimah, Johor
2nd: SMK Sultanah Asma, Kedah
3rd: SMK Sam Tet, Perak

Best CG:

1st: SMK St. John, KL
2nd: SMK St. Joseph, Sarawak
3rd: SMK Tun Fatimah, Johor

Best Drum Major

1st: SMK Sam Tet, Perak
2nd: SMK Chung Hwa, Kelantan
3rd: SMK Chung Hwa Wei Sin, Terengganu

AMC wind band congrats to all!

: p

Putrajaya, here we come ( 19th, 20th june )

2009-06-21T00:02:00.000-07:00

It was a glorious chance for the band to step into Putrajaya International Convention Centre ( PICC ) for the final round of wind orchestra competition 2009. The building and hall amazed us, with its deluxe look. The hall, was well decorated. We had our rehersal session until late evening. And thankfully, we had our very plentiful and rich buffet as dinner at Terrace Cafe of a hotel. The next day, which was the competition day. Although we were not the champion team, but we believed that every team was the twinkling star on the stage.

Ending always mean for the next starting.
So never give up and move forward. Goodbye PICC~

Pictures speak more than words, enjoy these photo:

queue up please

going up to the hall

long long escalators

waiting in the hall for briefing

comfortable seats

no more instrument sound in this room

after-rehersal-tired faces

welcome to the marriot hotel. please take note, we are just here for dinner

terrace cafe, we had buffet here

what a nice restaurant

the bass family and lau kar mun

random group photo, woodwinds here

the gang

on the stage

results time

after competition

prepare to go back to Ipoh

The end.
by seokfun

Wind orchestra 2009

2009-04-19T05:21:00.000-07:00

We shone in the wind orchestra competition at Kuantan, Pahang again. With the bless from everyone, we finally got the gold medal and manage to go into the final, bringing back glory for the school and the chinese. Throughout the four days, we experienced sort of life style like artist. Sleep, eat, change clothes in the bus and rush here and there. Although there might be some troubles in this trip and sometimes we were forced to do things in a hurry, but still we enjoyed ourselves very much. We spent happy, excting moment together, and managed to perform our best. All our hard work had been paid off. And very thankfully, we got the chance to relax after the competition at the beach - Teluk Cempedak. Everybody play happily and be able to relieve our stress in front of the sea.Last but not least, thanks to teachers and ex who help us a lots in the trip.
Now, just want to share some videos and photos. Enjoy ya!

Here are videos taken on the day of competition,

Here are some lovely and funny photos,
the trophy

us in baju kurung

after a tiring day, feeling asleep?

early in the sunny morning, at the very first rest station

one of the dorm

our hostel, nice environment

lau kar mun? snow white?

the random one

the percussionist ( left out some) and pn teh

East Coast Mall.yeah

do they look alike?

shopping time!

super fragrance smell of laksa

another random one

lunch at pizza hut

scene at the beach

random random random

the wholly-wet bee theng

nice beach, nice people

bye bye Teluk Cempedak

cleaning up, and rush for jamuan makan later

clouds, sea, beach and people

the sun

The end.
by seokfun

Flight of the Piasa

2009-04-04T00:15:00.000-07:00

Flight of the Piasa performed by the DBC Summer Academy, composed and directed by Mr. Robert Sheldon.

Sorry for the poor quality, and some playing mistake though.

Enjoy!

The Digital Concert Hall

2009-04-03T12:12:00.000-07:00

Check this out, the amazing Digital Concert Hall by The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

Sports Day 2009

2009-02-23T05:14:00.000-08:00

Sports Day of Ave Maria Convent Ipoh 2009

Date : 21st February 2009 ( Saturday )
Time : 8.00am
Venue : Stadium Perak

The parade and performance on the school sports day consider the first exposure of the school band in the brand new year 2009. Not much to mention about it so just watch out some photo taken on that day.

by seokfun

Memorable. Band camp

2008-12-15T00:49:00.003-08:00

Passing Out Parade Camp ~ 5th -9th Dec

I would not like to mention much about the first three days. Just usual practice and section presentation at night.

Day4
Farewell night
All form 3's members will be in charge of it. The farewell party starts with games. Although the games burn up some anger, let just treat it as sparks. Well the performances are interesting and jocular. Simulation of Kai Ning, Fiona and Kar Mun, our Miss World and so on. Sum Xin Ying, you're talented. Everyone can't stop laughing. And we do enjoy and feel impressed with it.
After buffet, it was something about sharing among Form5s. Every single moment we suffer, we fight, we laugh, we cheer, we scream, we cry, we play together, these memories will never wipe away from our heart. Even through life in band might be hard, but we encounter countless hardships together.

Tears show love, friendship and companionship deep inside our heart, it's so precious.

Form5s, thanks for your contribution and sacrifice. We appreciate it.

Day5
Passing Out Parade
Around 8am in the morning, preparation for the POP held at night starts. Everyone get their duties and start their work. Then, we have a little exchange session with our guest from Singapore and final rehersal for the concert. In the afternoon, 16 groups having ensemble presentation and only 6 groups are chosen to perform at night.
The concert includes :
- Ensemble
- Junior band
- Senior band

The POP night draws a great success. Thanks for anyone who work throughout the camp. And a big thank you to coach, teachers, parents and Form5s.
Very soon, the camp ends. But our love and friendship will never end, we gonna miss you all much. Our memories are priceless treasure, so always flash back and remember us.
And last but not least, we will remember all that you say and do our best to make the band shines more and more.
Form5s, Good Luck and All the Best in the future!

by seokfun aka fenny

Student Leadership Camp < 1st-3th Dec >

2008-12-10T04:35:00.000-08:00

All Form4 and some of the Form5 and Form 3 members of the band involved in the Leadership Training Camp held at Cameron Highlands.

DAY 1
All along the way, the bus was filled with laughter and excitement as everyone chat and joke around. We able to visit few places before launching in the camp. In the afternoon, we met our camp commander at the Butterfly Farm. With guidance of workers there, we got chance to go near or even touch some rare animals and insects. Then, we went to Villa Dahlia. Environment of the apartment is nice and comfortable. Fresh air with clean living room, bed rooms, kitchen and toilets. After checking in and settle down, the first activity started.
4 teams formed with an unique way, include Team 'Axcellent', 'Bee', 'Together' and 'Blue Spirit'. Yeah. In the time provided, we chose team leader and assistant, do team banner and team cheer. Every team introduce their team in a creative and innovative way during presentation. Team leader includes Yin Ying, Kar Mun, Felicia and Seok Fun. And then we got our own facilitator so called 'lai ma' and 'lai ba' who will take care of us in the camp. Then dinner time. Many people squeeze in to help up teacher to cook. And everyone gathered there to eat and watch astro. Around 8pm, we learned something from the activity 'Comfort Zone'. Then Games 'Copy & Paste' followed with 'Message'. Understanding between team members is needed in the games. And we learned VAK. V-Visual, A-Auditory and K-Kinesthetic. Lastly, the 'Win Win Games'. We learned to tolerate with each other in our lives. Then bed time.

DAY 2
This was an remarkable and memorable day of the camp. Early in the morning, we had morning physical exercise session. After that, the most adventurous and challenging activity - Amazing Race. Highlights of the day. Woohoo~~
In the amazing race, we were required to finish around twelve tasks within three and a half hour. We needed to be physical and mentally strong to succeed in these tasks. Every team have different experiences. But one thing cannot be deny is that every team every member showed high cooperation and team work to win the games. Leader and every member played their own important role. Everybody shared hardship and adversity together. Eating raw garlic, onion and chilies. Sweats and tears. Walk few km until feet and legs pain. Take care and help each other. The process was fun and interesting enough thus. Good try and new experiences for us.
And in the afternoon, played 'Organization System' with our facilitators.
At night, it was 'Team Spy' time. Everyone was so serious and tensed during the games. Leader needed to find out spy in team arrange by the camp commander within time given. Through this games, faith, trust and confidence in between team members is tested. After this, bond between every team member became stronger and unbreakable.

DAY 3
Last day. After morning physical exercise and breakfast, we had 'the Kim's Games'. Then, team project ~ brainstorming. In this games, everybody rack their brain and come out with all those physics theory just to protect that little egg. Finally, team Axcellent and Blue Spirit succeed where else team Bee and Together failed during the second floor challenge. The last games, 'Mining Company' needs a high understanding among team members as some of the team members need to cover their eyes to play the games. Just team Bee able to finish at the end. Lastly, marks were counted and the winner is .................... team Axcellent. Congratulation!!!
Then, photo taking and autograph session. At around 1pm, we checked out of the apartment and continue our journey at some places like strawberry farm, tea farm and so on. But very unfortunately, it was raining all the time. Therefore, we just stopped by some of the places and left Cameron Highlands earlier than our planning.

Within this few days, we do learned a lots. We tend to work in a team with a harmony group atmosphere. Every team member try to play their part to achieve goals. It is important to get interaction from everyone in the team. We learn to handle conflicts and problems together. And don't ever afraid to fall down as it may lead us to a better way. The camp teaches us to be a better person. We will apply all that we learn in band or even our whole life time.

Team Axcellent

Team Bee

Team Together

Team Blue Spirit

other photo sharing:

by seokfun aka fenny
~ obviously im from the Team Blue Spirit.hehe

2008, What's Going On??

2008-11-05T04:40:00.000-08:00

20th June
Perak State Marching Band Competition 2008

The Perak State Marching Band of 2008 held on 20th June at Stadium Perak. It was a superb wonderful night for every AMC Marching Band member. There was 6 teams from SMK Ave Maria Convent, SMK Sam Tet, SMK San Min, SMK Perempuan Perak, SMk Methodist and SMK Nan Hwa. We were the first team on that night. And our show begun. We heated up the whole stadium and the audience. Everybody screamed for us. It made us move forward. The 10+ minutes was really short for us. We really hope our show will never end. Lastly, it was the glory moment. A splendid march out done.
Everyone of us shone on the field. Especially our beloved drum major Lau Kar Mun and conductor Fiona. You two really pretty at the night as teacher said. We proud of you. And so do the two new little conductors. Well done.
Congratulation to everyone of AMC Marching Band who work hard for the competition. Although we just got the second place, but it made sense. In our heart, we are already the winners for ourselves.

29th July
Drumline Battle

KLWMBC 2008 - Drumline Battle

Venue: The Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur
Date : 29th July 2008
Time : 10.00 am

The AMCMB's percussion rock the house again. The percussion consists of 6 snare drum players, 5 bass drum players, 2 quint players and 4 cymbals players. Although the training session may be hard and tiring for the percussionist, but it's all worth. And an unexpected results had came out. They won the 2nd place while the Chomsurang Upatham School, Thailand won the 1st place.
Congratulation, AMC percussion!! Seriously everyone of us are proud of you. We are always the AMC percussion's loyal fans. Thanks for everyone who put effort and hardwork on it especially coach and teachers.
AMC Percussion, you all are extremely cool and the best ever. YEAH !!

9th July
Trumpeting Out The Beijing Olympics

74 members of AMC Marching Band went Beijing to take part in the Beijing International Band Festival 2008 – Trumpeting Out the Beijing Olympics together with 10 parents, teacher advisors and band instructor. The Beijing International Band Festival works towards expanding the love and passion of music throughout the world. The cultures of China were shared with the rest of the country in the world and it encouraged further understanding of the spirit of the Olympics. The first performance in China was done at the Olympics Cultural Square. The band had exposed them to the sense of marching band by performing formation. Everyone was amazed by our show. Whereas the indoor concert was held in Zhong Yin Music College’s concert hall. We had made the chance to know friends from the Hong Kong CWSS school band. It was a great honour for us to be invited to perform for the closing ceremony of the music festival. Seriously we enjoyed ourselves on the stage and so we did a very good job during the concert. While joining the music festival, we were able to visit Beijing within the 8 days. We went to some well-known historical sites such as Tian An Men Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall, Summer Palace and National Zoo. In the other hand, we visited the factory which make jade and pearl. Lastly, congratulations and thank you for all the member of the band for creating sweet memories during the Beijing‘s trip and hopefully the band will have more chance to showcase themselves internationally.

Here are some photo sharing:

22nd - 31st August
Merdeka 9days' KL Trip

We brought back memories from the 9 days staying at KL for the merdeka marching parade that on 31st August. It wa a long but yet short journey for us. Still remember when the first moment reaching the Kompleks Sukan Cochraine, the just okay okay condition of the rooms, toilets and so on made us so wanted to go home. But after few days staying there, and meeting new friends from CH Miri and Lok Yuk band, it's worth it. And very luckily, we had chance to go visiting at the Sunway Pyramid and the Sunway University College. That's the only day we spent outside besides rehersal at dataran merdeka.

Here, i would like to share something regarding our rehersal and practice. Firstly, we woke up very early in the morning for the rehersal session at dataran merdeka. We reached there very early, so we just simply sleep besides waiting at the roadside. What a unique experience for us. And of course we had practices for better performance on the merdeka day. Although every single rehersal and practice was tiring and exhausting, we finally did the best on the big day and made ourselves proud. Congratulation for winning Champion of the merdeka maching parade. It was a great opportunity to involve and improve ourselves. And last but not least, thanks everyone who work hard to attain the trip especially teacher advisors who take good care and guide us.

That's conclude the big events on 2008.

by seokfun aka fenny

AMC 70th Anniversary Concert

2008-11-03T05:59:00.000-08:00

To U With Love Concert

Date : 31.10.2008 ( Friday )
Time : 8.00pm
Venue: Dato' Chin Pek Soo Hall

Aim of the concert:
- as an event to celebrate AMC's 70th anniversary
- to show respect and thank you to those who work and contribute to the school
- to show the ability and talent of students of AMC

Programme:

March in
Opening Ceremony
Chinese Drums
Poem
Cheerleading
Senamrobik
Tarian Puteri
Drama
Band Performance
Summer Melodies
Chinese Comedy
A Symphony of Sounds
Mime
Going Traditional
Eco-fashion Show
High School Musical 4
Dansa Combo
Choir
Grand Finale

The Dato's Chin Hall was filled with parents, students, outsiders as well as those supportive fans in the evening around 8pm. And so the show begins.

The AMC band has performed 3 songs on the concert night. That's the Doreamon, Tijuana and La Bamba. Seriously we enjoy ourselves nonetheless. We are so excited and unwaited at the backstage. Hearing everyone screaming and cheering. Hopefully we are able to present our songs with energy and brought happiness to the audience. Thanks for everyone who support, shout and scream for us and so to other performers. Let's give yourselves a big clap. We girl rock!

Lastly, thank you for the music.

by seokfun aka fenny

History of AMC Marching Band

2008-10-30T06:28:00.000-07:00

The Military Band of Ave Maria Convent was established in 1976. The objective of the school band is to develop the art of music and to train the students to be disciplined and cooperative. Presently, the band comprises 140 members inclusive of recruits. The band is able to perform as a 65-piece marching outfit. It is also able to perform indoor as a 60-piece concert band.

In 1986, with financial help from the school the number of musical instruments was increased thus lending to an increase in the number of members. With the continuous help from the school, parents, friends, public and well wishers, the quality of our music has also improved tremendously and will continue to improve further.

In 1999, the band was invited to attend the Millennium Countdown Band Concert and the Chiayi Band Festival Concert by the Taiwanese Government in conjuction with the Asia Pacific Band Directors' Conference in Chiayi, Taiwan R.O.C. It was the band's first ever overseas concert tour.

The band has had a good track record of excellent performances and achievements both at district and state level. The band won 2nd place in the Perak Marching Band Competition ( 2000 & 2001 ). The band won 2nd place in the Perak Merdeka Parade in the year 2000 and also took home the Champion Trophy in 2001. In year 2006, the band won 1st place in the Perak State Marching Band Competition and able to take part in the national level marching competition held at Kuantan. In year 2007, the band won 2nd place in the Perak State Marching Band Competition. The band won 2nd place in the Perak State Marching Band Competition of 2008. The girls of the band were heading to Beijing to perform at the Beijing International Band Festival 2008 and made the country, school proud. In the drumline battle of KLWMBC 2008, the percussion of the band won 2nd place. The band also won 1st place in the Merdeka Parade held at Kuala Lumpur.

by seokfun aka fenny