Saturday, December 25, 2010
Hmmmm.....
Guys I have received a... "response" from one Isham Ishak ....I don't know this guy...but he claims to be the Director of NATCOMP...Anyone know him?? I would gladly appreciate an update from anyone. He wants to meet up with me to...."explain things"...I am thinking...( may not be a bad idea). Hmmm.....
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
An Absolutely Grand Finale For 2010... KLWMBC'10 ROCKS!
Wow, M feeling a bit tired after last week's marching band extravaganza. I managed to watch every event and found them not only entertaining but really world class. Mr. jimmy should be congratulated for his tenacity and perseverance in bringing such an international event to Malaysia every year.
I must say the bands that took part were really world class! Pupuk Kaltim was as ever entertaining, and Norteastern was as all big Thai bands very polished. No one doubts their world class performance. The kiddy bands were a great introduction to this year's event. It showed how the Thais and Indons keep the talent coming up the ladder. Those kids in ten years time would be playing in senior teams at KLWMBC. Malaysia really have to play catch up. Something must be done to make sure that we are able to keep up with our neighbours. One thing I noticed is the many brilliant soloists in the Thai and Indo bands. Even the band members and conductors are able to express themselves and connect with the audience. This is something which Malaysian bands fail to do. We look amateurish and "school kiddish". We have to bridge that gap.
So what's next? I hope...and everyone hopes that next year 2011 will be a new chapter in Malaysia's marching band scene. Lets work together and make Kuala Lumpur World Championship2011 next July truly a world class event. I heard forty bands have confirmed participation. This I personally know after talking to some of the judges. Bands from USA would be coming...maybe not DCI coz their season is too close to our dates but definitely many good bands would be coming. Mr. Jimmy confirmed that three bands from Canada have confirmed, plus a few bands from Europe. As always there will be a large contingent from Indonesia and Thailand. The big names will be here...some who came for KLWMBC'10 will return ( I loved Pupuk Kaltim's rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody...just fantastic!) So seven months is not a long time to wait. Hope to see Asma back too. VI wasn't that strong in KLWMBC'10 ( I was told most were lower secondary...many form 2s)
I hope the organisers of KLWMBC gets to organise the Nat Comp back in 2011. Enough of mediocre Misterrrr..Bill and The Ugly Dato' Ogre. This is not the stage for clowns and we have had enough being the butt of ridicule for their folly.
To MOE let the experts run the show....no 3 day seminar can turn a cikgu into a world class judge...enough of "tak reti mengira"...when scores are intentionally or mistakenly manipulated. Enough of giving face to "Pretenders Wanna Bs".. KATAKAN TAK NAK...NOT ONLY TO CIGARETTES BUT ALSO TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE NO BUSINESS TRYING TO MANIPULATE THE MALAYSIAN MARCHING BAND SCENE.
To all the hard working Kementerian pelajaran people out there..En. Rashid ( we really respect you sir!) and all the dedicated teachers please listen to our plea and make our Nat Comp the best again!
Merry Chrismas and Happy New Year everyone. C U in 2011!
I must say the bands that took part were really world class! Pupuk Kaltim was as ever entertaining, and Norteastern was as all big Thai bands very polished. No one doubts their world class performance. The kiddy bands were a great introduction to this year's event. It showed how the Thais and Indons keep the talent coming up the ladder. Those kids in ten years time would be playing in senior teams at KLWMBC. Malaysia really have to play catch up. Something must be done to make sure that we are able to keep up with our neighbours. One thing I noticed is the many brilliant soloists in the Thai and Indo bands. Even the band members and conductors are able to express themselves and connect with the audience. This is something which Malaysian bands fail to do. We look amateurish and "school kiddish". We have to bridge that gap.
So what's next? I hope...and everyone hopes that next year 2011 will be a new chapter in Malaysia's marching band scene. Lets work together and make Kuala Lumpur World Championship2011 next July truly a world class event. I heard forty bands have confirmed participation. This I personally know after talking to some of the judges. Bands from USA would be coming...maybe not DCI coz their season is too close to our dates but definitely many good bands would be coming. Mr. Jimmy confirmed that three bands from Canada have confirmed, plus a few bands from Europe. As always there will be a large contingent from Indonesia and Thailand. The big names will be here...some who came for KLWMBC'10 will return ( I loved Pupuk Kaltim's rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody...just fantastic!) So seven months is not a long time to wait. Hope to see Asma back too. VI wasn't that strong in KLWMBC'10 ( I was told most were lower secondary...many form 2s)
I hope the organisers of KLWMBC gets to organise the Nat Comp back in 2011. Enough of mediocre Misterrrr..Bill and The Ugly Dato' Ogre. This is not the stage for clowns and we have had enough being the butt of ridicule for their folly.
To MOE let the experts run the show....no 3 day seminar can turn a cikgu into a world class judge...enough of "tak reti mengira"...when scores are intentionally or mistakenly manipulated. Enough of giving face to "Pretenders Wanna Bs".. KATAKAN TAK NAK...NOT ONLY TO CIGARETTES BUT ALSO TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE NO BUSINESS TRYING TO MANIPULATE THE MALAYSIAN MARCHING BAND SCENE.
To all the hard working Kementerian pelajaran people out there..En. Rashid ( we really respect you sir!) and all the dedicated teachers please listen to our plea and make our Nat Comp the best again!
Merry Chrismas and Happy New Year everyone. C U in 2011!
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