I think SYF2007 has been a good year for all. I've seen like so many band members work hard and long for the 12th of April. D-day! I've seen many juniors who never used to come for band come with such committment. I've seen the band bond together, individuals becoming a band. Individuals, banding together to make music. Individuals becoming a team. There's no I in teamwork and we have all learnt that.

A huge round of applause goes out to all band members who have worked hard and contributed towards SYF 2007. and also to all the non syf members for playing such a supportive role in helping the band in such a crucial time. You guys have formed a camaraderie that is strong. I'm sure the secondary fours would feel this way, coming into band as individuals, but going out as a band. The tears and sweat have not gone to waste. Your seniors are all proud. Your seniors have seen you work your asses off. Your seniors are proud to be from this band, and so should you! There's no shame in getting a silver, only shame is that your efforts were not recognised. But who cares? You are only as good as your last performance, so to quote from Mr. chew. thus, gear up for your next performance, cos it doesn't matter what you get for syf. what matters is the music you play, the committment, the enjoyment, the fun of playing as a band. We are not a CCA, we are a FAMILY. We bond together in times of need. We make music come rain, come shine. That's what a band is all about. It is more than a bunch of people sitting down to make music. It's a group of people coming together to create art, to create music. You all have done that, and done it right.

Lastly, I think that your leaders all deserve a rousing applause for their effort and committment. It is not an easy job to do. Especially come syf. So they have put up a FANTASTIC show and they deserve your respect. No one ever said being a leader was easy, and i'm sure they can tell you that. So next time you see your leaders, go give them a hug or a handshake, tell them thanks for everything. They deserve it.

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