Hello, this is Yi Ching blogging.
For those current members who don't remember, I'm that alumni with black&yellow hair who came back on the last Saturday practice during the June holidays and terrorized you at the parade square.
Times have changed and so have we, so progress for progress's sake must be encouraged. No, the Ministry of Alumni isn't going to interfere in Zwinds, if that's what you're thinking.
How previous batches of seniors have led before, what my batch and I had been exposed to, and how we taught our direct batch of juniors, are nearly constrastingly different to how that current batch of your Secondary 3 leaders are managing the band right now. I don't deny (and I believe most of you would actually admit) that even though I was only present for a mere marching session, my harshness level was dozens higher and many definitely hated me (to beat me) to bits. I know; I've been there and done that.
Nevertheless, here's something to ponder.
1. Think about your priorities.
2. Think about your surroundings - family, friends, school, peers etc.
3. Think about your future (I am serious. Just because you're only in Secondary School now doesn't mean you can rest on your laurels and not think of what's coming for you. Yes, growing up and graduating).
To the leaders, the seniors and alumni aren't going to be there for you all the time, neither are we going to point out that this or that is supposed to be the way to lead. This is your time; your time to lead and bring the band towards, as cliche as it sounds, to greater heights. I must admit, less alumni have been coming back already to observe and scrutinize the band, and later on, give the leaders an earful on this problem they spy and that issue they're concerned about. Regardless, this doesn't mean that you can slack off and take a back seat. Push forward and bring your members along with you. Respect them and they'd respect you in return.
Remember that a band has to work as a team. One team, unbroken and unfazed, determined to prove its worth to itself and to others that this team is not one to be trifled with and that everyone is to be together, united as a whole.
Remember that,
Band is always the Best,
(arrogant no? hurhur)And always will be.
Cheers.
-yiching`
