Concert Band
BLS Concert Band nurtures disciplined leaders with excellent musicianship. Our programmes empower students to become independent and forward-looking leaders by providing various opportunities such as sectional leadership, committee roles and participation in our senior-led sectional system.
The band constantly strives to hone and sharpen our musical skills through theoretical and practical assessments. Seeking intra-school and collaborative performance opportunities with our counterparts in other schools throughout the academic year, the band builds members’ confidence and grants them stage exposure. With an enriching and exciting programme, we instill the love of music in all members and empower them to discover the best version of themselves through the art of music.
So if you are interested in music and would love to learn how to play a musical instrument, come join the Concert Band family!
CCA Mentors
Sim Siok Siok (Mdm) OIC - Sec 1 & 2
Neo Eng Kwan (Mr) - Sec 4 & 5
Nur Lydia Johari (Mdm) 2IC - Sec 3
Yu Pei-Yi (Mr) Cluster Head
Student Leaders (Concert Band)
Band Major: EVE MARIA BINTE ZUNAIDI
Drum Major : SIOW ZUO MING KADEN
Librarian: NURUL SAIDATUL JANNAH BINTE ZAKARIA
Assistant Librarians: ZHANG LUXI and ADAM ZIKRY BIN ABDUL RASHID
Quartermaster: HNIN NANDE KHAING
Assistant Quartermaster: LIM XIN YAN CHRISTINE and CHONG JUN HAO
Welfare Officer: ALIYA QALIESYA BINTE SALIM
Section Leader (Flute): ALYA BINTE MUHAMMAD KAMAL
Section Leader (Clarinet): NURUL SAIDATUL JANNAH BINTE ZAKARIA
Section Leader (Saxophone): EVE MARIA BINTE ZUNAIDI
Section Leader (Trumpet): CHONG JUN HAO
Section Leader (French Horn) : ADAM ZIKRY BIN ABDUL RASHID
Section Leader (Trombone): LIDIYA ATHIRAH BINTE HIRMAN
Section Leader (Euphonium): LU XUAN KAI
Section Leader (Tuba): SIOW ZUO MING KADEN
Section Leader (Percussion): SAMANTHA KHOO WEN QIAN, HNIN NANDE KHAING
Student Leaders (Admin)
House Leaders: LIDIYA ATHIRAH BINTE HIRMAN, SAMANTHA KHOO WEN QIAN
Secondary 1 Level Leaders: ADORA TEO RUI LING and EUNICE NITHYA GOPAL
Secondary 2 Level Leader: ZHANG LUXI and LIM XIN YAN CHRISTINE
Secondary 3 Level Leaders: EVE MARIA BINTE ZUNAIDI and SIOW ZUO MING KADEN
Secondary 4 and 5 Level Leader: LAKSHAN SURESH KUMAR and KESSY CHOY JIA YI
Training Days
Tuesdays (3.30 – 5.30pm)
Fridays (2.30 – 5.30pm)
Achievements
Participated in Open Stage ‘Concert Band’ Competition hosted by PassionArts (2023)
Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation 2023 – Certificate of Accomplishment
Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation 2021 – Certificate of Accomplishment
Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation 2019 – Certificate of Accomplishment
Performed at World Down Syndrome Day Concert (2019)
Performed at Schools in Concert at Victoria Concert Hall (2018)
Performed at World Down Syndrome Day Concert (2018)
Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation 2017 – Certificate of Accomplishment
Participation in Singapore Youth Festival Parade of Bands – 2016
Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation 2015 – Certificate of Accomplishment
Frequently Asked Questions
- What instruments does Band offer?
Currently, the instruments that our Band has are Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba and other various percussion instruments. More can be allocated depending on cohort size.
- What kind of band are we and what can my child expect in band?
We are a concert band, which typically performs in a concert setting. We incorporate elements of a marching/military band in our training and regimentation. Occasionally, the band engages in outdoor performances as well (eg. NDP Parade).
- What leadership opportunities are there?
In the band there is a committee structure that consists of
i. Executive Committee members who manage the band,
ii. Committee members who perform duties to ensure the smooth conduct of the band,
iii. Section Leaders who take charge of the training of their section mates (for students who excel in musicianship).
Every student will be given the opportunity to shine. In BLS Concert Band, we adopt a progression system where students will be trained to manage smaller duties before taking on larger responsibilities.