Symphonic Band

Hi C1s!

Sweet, warm and round. Bright, brilliant and clear. Each note carries a unique tone, timbre and colour we use to paint our vivid soundscape. At HCBand, we strive to surface the emotions within sultry, passionate tangos, graceful and gentle waltzes and heart-wrenching crescendos. At the core, we are a tight-knit community that simply loves to make music together.

Every Monday and Wednesday, the sounds of our diverse range of brass, woodwind and percussion instruments come together seamlessly to play a vast repertoire. Through a variety of pieces ranging from classic concert band repertoire, lyrical movie soundtracks and upbeat pop song medleys, we wish to expose you to various genres of music and challenge your technical ability to develop your potential as a musician. Under the baton of Mr Darence Leng, Mr Desmond Chow and Mr Daniel Ong, as well as the guidance of our various sections' tutors, we continue to refine our musical knowledge and ability to showcase our musical excellence across multiple school performances such as the National Day Concert, our annual concert Capriccio, and the Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation. You will also have the opportunity to serve the school community by playing for Wednesday’s morning assembly.

Our Annual Concert, "Capriccio," showcases a delightful mix of classical masterpieces, recent hits, and songs from beloved movie soundtracks. Our talented musicians perform in both full orchestra and small ensemble settings, and occasionally our very own band members also arrange pieces that are performed in the concert. Capriccio is an invaluable opportunity for recruits to bond with their J2 seniors and forge memories with them through the mutual love for music. It is also a testimony to our JC2 students' hard work and growth, and hopefully the concert can inspire the next batch to improve the band even further.

Moreover, you will have the opportunity to play together with the Hwa Chong Military Band (High School) and meet your potential juniors! We also welcome back HCBand alumni as guest conductors and players, adding a special touch to this memorable evening.

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HCBand’s vision is to foster a competitive yet healthy learning environment where we learn from one another and become better musicians through this process. Whether you seek comfort in music or are eager to learn a new skill, we welcome all who are passionate about music, regardless of musical experience. Join HCBand for a fun-filled, enriching and enlightening journey that will take you through the little joys in music-making; from our first note to our final bow as one band.