Yo! Mdm Aisyah said that this speech is supposed to be a speech to encourage the new committee, not a farewell speech. The farewell speech will be left for the end-of-year pop. Thus, I won't be thanking anyone today.

First I would like to congratulate all those who got promoted today. All of you have work hard and you all really deserve the apponitments. So, let's give them a round of applause. *clap clap*

For those who are not promoted this time round, continue to work hard and show commitments for the band. As compared to previous years, this year's promotion saw many sec1 and 2 Bandits getting promoted. But for the lower sec bandits who are not promoted yet, don't worry because you guys still have a long way to go. Getting used to the responsibilities might be a little tough, and I urge the seniors to help your juniors along the way. They can be blur sotongs, so guide them and help them do their jobs well, because as seniors, that is what you should do.

To the newly appointed section leaders and principal players:

Your section is in your hands now. How disciplined they are, how well they perform in band, depends on your capability to handle them. Your leaders need your help and it would definately make their jobs easier if the sections are well-disciplined and it would also make Mr Goh's job easier if you guys lead the sectionals well and help them with their playing. Always remember, a band is made up of different sections and when any one section falls, the band falls as well. Do not take your responsibilities lightly. Your section will look up to you; teach them, guide them, and bond the section well together.

To the new committee:

From now on, you guys will be helping to run different areas of the band; the library, the instruments, the uniform and the new batch of cadets next year. Have the initiative to carry out your jobs without being told to do so, because no one else in the band is doing that job, even the leaders, expect for you. For example, if you are going to have a performance soon, get the scores, oils, reeds, banners, coats etc ready in advance and without getting prompted. You guys play a very big part in this band so do not forget your responsibilities. Many of you are new to the jobs and have alot to learn, It may take you sometime before you can get a hang of it. The job may also get quite tiring at times, but don't give up! Always remember: If you are not going to do it, who will? After your exams, you guys will get very busy as the new committee will have to pack that pig-sty band room which we have, with scores and reeds everywhere etc. That's your first assignment, have fun with that! Also work well with your leaders and help them run the band.

Finally, to the new leaders; Jinghui, Mabel, Yunna & Zelai:

I trust that the 4 of you will be able to lead the band well and make it greater than before. I may not be the best example of what a good leader should be like, the only way I can help the 4 of you is to share with you my experience and perhaps give some good advice if I have them. In time to come, you will find out that being a leader is more than what it seems. We do more than falling the band in. We have to do adminstrative work, go around disciplining some people, worry about the smallest issue, stress about band and it all boils down to the fact that we have to serve the band.

The band is made up of 40-50 different people with different mindsets. It is never easy to please every single band member, so don't try to do so. One of my seniors told me this: If you think what you are doing is going to help the band, go ahead with it even though some band members do not like it. The reason you are chosen as a leader and not the others, is because we trust that you can lead the band with the decisions you make. The Band Major of year 2007-2008, Narita, told me this:"When things don't go your way, you just have to go the other way." HOM: Think flexibly. If something goes wrong, use the Habits of Mind. Taking responsible risks. It's all very useful I tell you.

Finally, to the band:

Help the leaders and the new committee to help you to help everyone. Jiayou (ok ps this is supposed to be in chinese characters and my computer can't type chi words, shocking i know.) everybody!I'll miss you guys! See you at the POP after the O levels!