What a day. what A day. What a Day.
On the 26th November 2005, St Hilda's Alumni Winds (SHAW) held their maiden practice
A total of 39 people, of ages 16 to 24 turned up, surpassing the estimated number of 30. Dressed in an array of colours and wearable pieces, the practice proved to be quite a success.
The Alumni Winds Ex-Co (AWE) told 'reporters' that 48 people were 'supposed to turn up'. Despite the shortfall of attendees, the AWE were satisfied and pleased with the outcome and label the first virgin practice of SHAw a success.
AWE arrived at half past eight in the canteen to find eager committee members waiting for them. After the briefings were over, the issuing of instruments was next.
This took up quite a lot of time as newly-elected Quarter Masters (Q.M.) were not familiar with the layouts of the instruments. As more SHAW members trickled in, the QMs rushed to meet the demand for instruments.
After settling down and a round of introduction of one's name and year of graduation, the practice officially started.
Guest Conducted by Mr Andy Shrimp, the music proved to be a hit. Signs of rustyness that appeared as SHAW side-read the pieces Song of Lir, Jungle Fantasy and Cossack Dances did not dampen Mr Shrimp's spirits.
Resident Conductor Mr Samuel Yau had no option left but to help in the percussion section for 'Jungle Fantasy'. Sadly, his enthusiastic banging on the percussion instrument completely changed the whole piece to 'Chinese Fantasy'.
At 12.50pm, the band practice officially ended.
The clock struck one and the key in the lock turned. Till next saturday, my dear band room.
Yours musically,
SHAW AWE
Randy
