Phantom of the Opera, was awesome! Great music, great set! Worth the money. Haha.

Friday the 13th pretty much conluded my secondary band life. I must say, it was actually a bittersweet ending. Bitter, you know what and my dearest awfully awesome juniors, made it close to perfectly sweet! Haha. Or more like, shuweet! Oh yes.

Should I actually do a write-up about my Secondary Band Life? Maybe I should. A short one.

I still clearly remember, as to how choosing a CCA actually made it such a impossible choice to make, between Drama, Percussion Band and Concert Band. Oh yes. A possible tough decision to make. It then came down to Percussion Band or Concert Band. And I remember, every single thing about how my band life started. With one of the seniors, saying "Join Band not PB, because we take part in SYF." I remember how Marcia and I had to smile together to determine the instrument I was going to play, and Sir analysing the structure of our teeth. I still clearly remember how Charlene cleared the horn saliva of Clarissa's when we came back to have self practice (when we were only Sec 1s). I remember how I gave the seniors problem by having them oblige to find an instrument for me to practice on, when I wasn't really a priority. I remember Jaclyn and Lydia teaching us every single thing about the trumpet. Oh yes, and definitely how afraid the seniors used to be of R.K. and how they'll usually tell us stories of her and that did not fail to make me beyond terrified. And dearest Secondary 1/5, having around 13 band members, then. Lol. Total coolness I believe.

I remember the time we joined the seniors, and getting lost in pieces such as Beauty and the Beast, Autumn Leaves, Welcome and not to forget Panther Fire. Soon enough, the Sec 4s left. With that, I got to know my seniors Justina, Ernestine, Delanie, Khai Theng and all much better. Practices got more interesting as one passed by. With that, it also concluded that SYF 2005 was drawing close. SYF Camp came and actually went past really quickly. And so did SYF. Yes, I didn't take part then but I clearly remember as to how Ernestine purposely played wrongly in front of RK so as to get herself out of SYF and get me in. She wasn't in her right state of mind. I know that. I remember how Sir, worried so much bout SYF. All he did, including, not shaving till we sounded up to his standard, and soon enough, not tolerating it and gave an excuse like "Bush Fire". Lol. Soon enough, another batch of seniors left. Just then, there was no more Justina to talk to, bout how her sharp tailbone would poke whoever's lap she sat on and how during practices, her ass hurt really badly, and no others, etc. I doubt most of them remember us anyway. Oh yes, this was the year dearest Cindy made her way into the senior band, and I was feeling good, somewhat, being a senior, of age difference only a year apart. Oh wells. She actually thought I was a geek at first.

Mr De took over Sir and that was a huge obstacle for the band to overcome. Much much things happened during this period. Different approach, different direction, different working environment. It was tough. Especially for the seniors. Hatred, definitely, however, impossible to comprehend. I just ignored. Still ignoring. Conflicts, for sure. I was then made SL. Then I got the bitter taste, as to how whenever the section did not know their work, I would be blamed for every possible mistake they made. It did get me a little pissed, moreover when I didn't understand much then. I was still dumb, not grown up a little bit at all. And soon, the seniors left. It was then, my life in band actually took a wild turn. I remember the announcement made to the band, right before Sounds of Music, the next batch of leaders. Hard to believe definitely. I thought it was impossible. I could not lead a band. I remember, Dee telling me it was alright and that I could do it. I remember telling Natalie that I couldnt possibly be the president, moreover the fact that I had to miss Monday practices because of Music Os. She said no, it was possible. They left. Seniors left. Our source of support then, went about missing. I hate to say this, but we were actually left hanging. Thrown into the deep end of the pool. Yeah they did train us a little, made me do fall in, here and there. Fall in the juniors and missed a little of my Music Os here and there. Yeah, I did dread falling in by myself. But, I began to enjoy it. Somehow. Anyways, we were lost birds. Sherri, Farah and I. Clueless about band stuff. Band issues, unsettled or whatsoever, we had no clue, no idea. We struggled, stressed when not needed. Haha. Oh wells.

Was that probably the best thing which happened to me in band? No. Definitely no because it made me stress. And half the time in class, I'd be thinking of nothing but band. Band, band, band. It was like a crazy obsession. But, I loved it. It is for sure, not the best thing. But it was closest to the best. Because, with that, I got to go for NCO, and met a bunch of great lovely asses. Haha. A bunch of people who managed to tolerate my rantings, and also share the same thoughts with me, a bunch who had a common goal and passion, and that love for band and music. With that, I also managed to go for OBS and the MOE Senior Leadership Camp, and facilitate 2/3. Yet another great bunch of people. That title, post, whatever, I suppose I had to better do a good job with it. It was fun being Drum Major, and yet pissifying and stressful. But if you realise, I do love challenges and stress. It also made me grow up, to think in another way.

So what exactly was the best part of band? Juniors. Fellow Bandits. The batch now, definitely. Through the years, juniors came in, and I thought at first, as batch by batch come in, the band would start to detoriate. Now, I think otherwise. And I hope otherwise as well. This batch of juniors, the ones who did not fail to surprise us as seniors, with that lovely farewell party. Seeing you all cry, actually made us feel important. And seeing you all grow up as well. Training you all from clueless to at least, knowing something and also us being aware that part of you, was what we were in the past. The whole party, as seen was one whole collective effort between the Sec 2s and 3s and with that, it pleases and touches my heart already that you all took the time to do something. Especially that powerpoint slide, and the food. The money you all had to part with. Wow. The efficiency surprises me. I have hope for the future and I am proud of you all. Do us proud and we'll be back, don't worry. We will always be proud of you all. It really touched my heart as to how your hard work paid off in Hawaii. And definitely how much faith you all had in us Seniors for SYF, as to how you all also shared our tears.

To all who played a huge part into making and moulding me throughout my band years, Seniors (whether you hold much hatred for me), Instructors, fellow Bandits, Juniors, NCO mates, thank you a whole lot. Be it that selfish fucking bitch you have made me into or that awesome senior and leader who some claim to be but I actually doubt so, you've made me grow in a whole million ways, and experience the best of what secondary school life can be. Thank You. I Love You!

And to all who I made pissed and irritated (at times, with me being unreasonable) while I led the band, sorry and thank you for understanding. :)

With that, my three to four years, of meeting awesome people, who had a common passion, goal, and love, I would love to finally conlude with this,

I LOVE SACCB! :D
It was a pleasure leading you all. Thank you for this unforgettable experience.

Mrs Audrey Cullum,
your previous drum major. :)

MRS AUDREY CULLUM
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