Thank you for being such a wonderful and adorable section. Each one of you have played a part in making my last year with nycb the unique, enriching and memorable one it had been. Thank you for working with me in the past year, giving me attention and support every sectionals as well as putting in your utmost effort to prepare for SYF,Open House, FOA etc.

I remember when we first started off, we were lost, unsure and afraid. But we've come a long way on the way to SYF esp. We never would have believed in that gold at the start of our journey, we met with difficulties, kept stagnating and we thought we'd never be able to play up to expectations. But in the end though it wasn't perfect it was the best i thought we ever played and i knew it was worth our months of gruelling and painful practice. We played from our hearts, to our 300%. The short 10 mins on stage would stay with me forever and I would give anything to just experience that. So we didn't get what we wanted, but that only means we have a lot more to improve on and work towards for the next. So Sec2s and 1s, it's all up to you to prove nycb is worth way more.Work hard and keep this goal in mind. FOA was simply magical and i know that we all played our hearts out that night. It was batch'11s last concert/performance with nycb and I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. Thank you for the beautiful, beautiful night.

We've had good times and bad times. I hope in the course of this year we've all matured and improved as players and in a strange, subtle way bonded through playing together. I'm sorry i hadn't taken the effort to bond with the section as I was concerned with our playing as well as ensuring some discipline in the section. (I'm not a disciplinarian in nature, so i hoped distancing myself could work.) As much as I regret not having known you guys better personally, I hope that in our brief interactions and encounters, I have managed to help you improve as a player as well as conveyed the right messages and encouragement. I might not have chatted with you much/ told you off all the time, but it was not out of dislike and strange personal reasons. 打是疼、骂是爱 know? In all our times together, i've realised as much as you guys can be rowdy and unattentive sometimes, you are a really likeable and cute bunch.

Sec2s used to be like these strange little people but now having known you better, i realised Kanghui can be sweet in a strangely sarcastic way, Lesley can be very mature, Mingying can be um idk painfully funny and Ashley can be pretty helpful and polite yes. You guys are now the seniors, so leave the immaturity and nonsense behind and be good seniors and examples for the juniors. Support your seniors as well and pay attention to them, help them along.

As for Sec3s, the ridiculously crazy Jo and Cherie have been very initiative to help out with buddying and the section shelf , Nicole also went kuku less this year, Xin Yun has been the only bass whenever Chia wasnt around so 辛苦你了(hope it has been good training to prepare you), ChinShian has been very nice and polite always listening attentively and trying her very best,and lastly Yinan, who has been the constant source of joy and entertainment for our section, never failing to make the atmosphere all happy and joyful. Thank you Sec3s. You guys have now taken over our duties and i believe in you so dont disappoint me kay?Work together and support one another. Lead our section and guide the juniors well. Yes and mature soon.

Sec1s, I havent had the chance to interact much with you exp for Xin Juan. Xin Juan thank you for always being so sweet, polite and obedient, it's been a pleasure having you in our section.

FangYi and Jia yi, I've seen more of you guys. Thank you for being punctual, hardworking and always turning up for events. Anna, Yilin and Carlen, haven't interacted much with you guys but I can tell that you have been hardworking as well, turning up for lunch pracs etc. Thank you Sec1s also for helping out diligently with all the logistics(saikang warriors!) everytime we need help e.g. SYF to hold our belongings, FOA to set up chairs without complains. I hope you keep in mind the things i've gone through with you and continue to work on your basics. Continue to prac very very hard and listen to the seniors, i believe you all have the potential to become very good players so jia you.

Went back to band for sectionals, mainband sat around and stuff. I'm glad to see that everyone has moved on smoothly and the seniors are supporting one another so good job.Sec1s in mainband now? Jia you and hope you guys get used to it soon! I really miss being there with you guys among squeaks, runs and Yinan's funny random laughter.

If only you could see my heart, it now has this giant empty hole in it. :(

Work hard and make clarinets even more awesome than it is now kay?

I regret not being able to have more time with you guys but I promise to visit whenever i can and bring food too. Here is a smiley :D which i have deprived you all of in all my smses.

Shall leave you guys with an inspiring photo/line that would best sum up our entire year.

NYCB-the passion lives on...

300%, We all have infinite potential.

Remember that.

We can achieve if we never forget to try and work hard.

And with this i officially bid you all and this lovely section blog goodbye.

Love always,

Esther

Clarinet SL'11.

♪ 22:23