The Sound of Resilience

The Sound of Resilience

Ema, Jaydon, Melody, Ning, Mei Xi, Jordan, Ting Jun, Yuzhe Band and Drum Majors 24/25, Queensway Secondary School Band Our SYF journey this year felt surreal. It’s still hard to believe that it’s all over. At first, it felt like a huge weight had been lifted off...
Unforgettable Times with Band

Unforgettable Times with Band

Soh Wan Ting Band Major, Sembawang Secondary School Winds My journey in band has been one of the most unforgettable and life-changing experiences of my secondary school life. As a band major and a euphonium player in Sembwind, I’ve had the privilege of watching not...
More than Music

More than Music

Lim Yu Cen, Arelia Drum Major, Compassvale Wind Symphony As I am graduating this year, one of the most significant chapters that I will always look back on is my journey with the band, especially the unforgettable experience of the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF)....
Carrying the Band Experience through Life

Carrying the Band Experience through Life

Judy Zhao Clementi Town Secondary School Winds (CTWINDS) When I think about my SYF journey, the first thing that comes to mind is the courage it takes to walk on stage and simply play. That was something Mr. Alvin, our band’s former conductor, reminded us of when he...
Melodies and Moments

Melodies and Moments

Rachel Neam, Ng Jing Teng Zayden, Goh Ray Chard, Leong Zu Yao, Kiaraa Lee Yi Xuan Secondary 4 Majors and Executive Committee Nan Chiau High School Wind Orchestra Band – a four-letter word that may not carry much significance for the average Joe, but ask any former or...
The Band that Built Me

The Band that Built Me

Iris Irdina  Flutist, Drum Major Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School Concert Band (Crestwinds) My journey in band wasn’t just about the music—it was about resilience, teamwork, leadership, and growth. It taught me how to handle pressure, how to support others, and how to...
A Final Bow, A Full Heart

A Final Bow, A Full Heart

Cruz Ethan Rod Ugdoracion Meridian Secondary Symphonic Band As I stand at the end of my second and final SYF journey, I can’t help but reflect on how far I’ve come. It has truly been a wild, emotional, and unforgettable ride. This year’s SYF was especially...
Band was Never Easy, but Always Worth It

Band was Never Easy, but Always Worth It

Tan Jyun Yu Maris Stella Symphonic Band Through this SYF journey, I have learned the importance of dispelling self-doubt and persevering through hardship. Our SYF experience was not just about playing well; it was also months of hard work, countless hours of...
Leaving with Music in My Heart

Leaving with Music in My Heart

Tan Shi Qi St. Margaret’s School (Secondary) Band It has been a long journey in band. Over these four years, I have made a lot of friends among my seniors and juniors, who are all very friendly. I also became more outgoing after I became one of the band members....