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, 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
Mdm Nur Lydia Johari (OIC, Sec 4 & 5)
Mr Ken Neo Eng Kwan (2IC, Sec 2)
Ms Tan Khai Ling (Sec 1)
Mdm Nadia Abdul Malik (Sec 3)
Mr Yu Pei-Yi (Cluster Head)
CCA Leaders (Concert Band)
Band Major: Zhang Luxi
Drum Major: Chong Jun Hao
Assistant Band Major: Eunice Nithya Gopal
Assistant Drum Major: Adora Teo Rui Ling
Librarian: Luke Tan Zun Hong
Assistant Librarians: Wang Mingke and Michelle Nathalie
Lim
Quartermaster: Michelle Song
Assistant Quartermasters: Adam Zikry Bin Abdul Rashid
and Ong Keng Yap Fabian
Welfare Officers: Alya Binte Md Kamal and Nikita Raisha
Binte Abd Razip
Section Leader (Flute): Alya Binte Md Kamal
Section Leader (Clarinet): Zhang Luxi
Section Leader (Saxophone): Michelle Song
Section Leader (Trumpet): Michelle Nathalie Lim
Section Leader (French Horn): Adam Zikry Bin Abdul Rashid
Section Leader (Lower Brass): Eunice Nithya Gopal
Section Leader (Percussion): Nikita Raisha Binte Abd
Razip
CCA Leaders (Admin)
House Leaders: Lim Xin Yan Christing and Thiyara Lakshmi
Kandan
Secondary 1 Level Leaders: Loh Jia Xin and Chong Hong
Yi
Secondary 2 Level Leaders: Adora Teo Rui Ling and Eunice
Nithya Gopal
Secondary 3 Level Leaders: Zhang Luxi and Chong Jun Hao
Secondary 4 and 5 Level Leaders: Eve Maria Binte Zunaidi
and Siow Zuo Ming Kaden
Training Days
Tuesday (3.45pm – 5.30pm)
Friday (2.30pm – 5.30pm)
Achievements
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Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation (2015-2023) – Certificate of Accomplishment
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Participated in Open Stage ‘Concert Band’ Competition hosted by PassionArts (2023)
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Performed at World Down Syndrome Day Concert (2018-2019)
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Performed at Schools in Concert at Victoria Concert Hall (2018)
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Participation in Singapore Youth Festival Parade of Bands 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
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What instruments does Band offer?
Currently, the instruments that our Band offers are the Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba and other various percussion instruments. More can be allocated depending on cohort size.
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What kind of band is this and what can one 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).
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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.