My Birthday...

The time now is 1.27am, which means it's officially 20th of Nov. Yes. it's my birthday and I guess it's a good time for me to update this blog as well as taking this chance to reflect. =) Usually I dont celebrate my birthday so I guess this particular year it won't be an exception.

Yeah.. time really flies. It seems like ages ago since I first started teaching some of these students who are still learning here at The Art of Music. I first know Xiaozhi when she was a Sec 2 Student in River Valley High School and now she's already studying in NUS. I first taught Guotong and Wanxian when they in RGS and currently both of them are taking their A levels. Yes.. I din forget Agnes and Bettina. You 2 were taught by me ages ago as well. =)

Blogging this entry makes me feel very old. And it doesnt help matters when Xiaozhi and Tingren always call me 'Uncle'. Anyway, it has been a wonderful year. Yes.. I agree it has its ups and downs but I have nonetheless come through it a bit wiser. Err.. I hope.. haha..

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I had just finished a celebratory performance at Republic Poly with Pioneer Sec Choir and yes.. I think they did well. They didn't rush for the second song and obviously everyone was quite pleased.

I was telling Calin just now about how things have shaped to the way they are currently and I am quite amazed myself actually. I first took up a choir assignment at Boon Lay Sec 18 months ago because AOM wasn't doing well and I think the extra instructor funds would ensure our survival. However, after bringing them a medal in the SYF competition in Apr 2007, I really relish the challenge of doing it again.

Anw, the marketing plan is starting to take effect. I am glad and I think that idea was the best birthday present Lawrence could have given me. Haha.. With that I wish everyone the best and let's all make the dream of a music hub in AOM a reality!! =)

Love
Andre
Birthday Boy =)

Some Updates.. Good and Bad News..

Hi everyone!! It's been some time since I last update the blog. Alright.. I think it's my job to keep all you AOM members updated on what's been going on and what is going to happen.

As all of you can see.. the website is already spotting some changes. Do you all like the changes? A new feature once this website is fully completed would be........... everyone can shop and pay their fees online!! Shop meaning you can buy some AOM Polo-Ts and merchandise as well as keyboards. =)

Some bad news first.. We are not going to celebrate this year's anniversary with another concert. I cant tell you the reasons yet but we decided to hold a grand concert once every 5 years. So for the annual ones.. maybe all of you can suggest something.

Next for some good news.... The school is growing... much faster than i have ever seen it grow in my 2 years in charge. I think the credit goes to Steven, Yee Le, Shuying, Lawrence and my backroom team. Steven.. for the SEO and the website.... Yee Le for the funds to make that possible, Lawrence for the incredible super plan idea. Shuying... for rendering your services to the school at a time where a lot of other people would have given up on it. My backroom staff of shareholders... thank you for all your support in the dark ages. All these wouldnt be possible without everyone.

And the students.. for those who really stand by me during the politicking that was happening, I really appreciate it. And I know.. this music empire, The Art of Music, will always have a place for all of you. Weiming.. thanks for kick-starting that super plan for AOM.

A lot of you all are almost back from your exams. Hope to see all of ya soon!!

Andre
Proud Member of The Art of Music