Military Band
| Teacher-in-charge: | Coach/Instructor/Volunteer: | Student Leader: | Training Information: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Vino Selveindran (1st Teacher I/C) Mr Rathinavelu Vengadesan Mdm Chloe Chai Mr Sultan |
Mr Er Wee San Ms Jasmine Ng |
Drum Major: Goh Joon Khong Band Major: Yasmin Shahruddin Assistant Band Major: Damien Siaw |
Tuesdays: 2.15 to 6.00 pm Thursdays*: 2.15 to 5.00 pm Fridays: 2.00 to 6.00 pm Venue: Music Room |
* Training for Sec 1 members only from Jan to May.
Our Team:
Gan Eng Seng School Military Band was formed in 1965 after the official launch of school bands by the Ministry of Education. We started out as a brass band with a strength of 20 members and have grown over the years to a strength of 65 members today. In the 50 years of our history, the band has held strong to our belief in the pursuit of excellence as a team and thus, has taken challenges in our stride. We strongly support all school and community events such as the National Day Celebrations, Rhapsody, FoundersΓÇÖ Day and the GESS Open House.
Our Activities:
2015 marks a significant year for the GESS Band as we celebrate our 50th anniversary. The GESS Band challenges students musically and cultivates a deeper appreciation of music through performing a wide repertoire of music. Our unwavering conviction in the merit of hard work has led to fruition in the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) 2015 where we clinched the Certificate of Distinction. The GESS Band celebrated our musical journey at our 50th anniversary concert La Musique de mon Coeur III which was held at the Singapore Polytechnic Convention Hall. This milestone concert was graced by none other than Mr R.C. Scharenguivel, founder of the Band and composer of the school song.
Onward, GESS Band!
Our Achievements:
| 1987 | Silver for Singapore Youth Festival Outdoor Band Competition |
| 2000 | Participated in President’s Charity Challenge Participated in combined school display band for National Day Parade |
| 2004 | Public Performance – Metamorphosis |
| 2008 | Public Performance – Disneyland Hong Kong |
| 2010 | Winter Band Festival – Disneyland Hong Kong |
| 2011 | Silver for Singapore Youth Festival |
| 2012 | Public Performance – La Musique de Mon Coeur Australia International Music Festival – Sydney Opera House |
| 2013 | Public Performance – La Musique de Mon Coeur II Certificate of Accomplishment -Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation 2013 |
| 2014 | Cultural Immersion Trip to Kuala Lumpur & Malacca |
| 2015 | Public Performance -La Musique de Mon Coeur III Certificate of Distinction -Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation 2015 |
Our Music Workshops:
2015 Music Workshop with Dr Alan Mills (USA)
2014 Music Workshop with Mr Yamashita (Japan)
2014 Music Workshop with Mr Brad Williamson (USA)
2014 Music Workshop with Mr Nonami (Japan)
Singapore Youth Festival (Band Central Judging)
- Silver: 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2011
- Bronze: 1997, 2001, 2009
- Certificate of Accomplishment: 2013
- Certificate of Distinction : 2015