The McPärry Band

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About the band

We are a friendly and fun-loving bunch of musicians that share a vision of providing a source of entertainment to our audience through music! Composed of young adults from various wind bands in Singapore, we are excited to bring you our very own self-arranged array of works with sounds that are unique to our wind ensemble. Our repertoire includes genres such as pop, classical, jazz, swing, marches, soundtracks, as well as pieces for special occasions like Christmas and Weddings. That said, we hope to generate greater public interest and awareness towards instrumental wind band music, and we look forward to a great time of musical interaction with our audience!

	Members established since 2010 The Band Members In 2010, eight like-minded friends from various Junior College symphonic bands came together to form an ensemble, with a passion to continue our pursuit of wind band music after graduation. Within a few months of practice, we were given the opportunity to mark our debut performance as a wedding band at Pan Pacific Hotel. In 2011, the band performed at venues such as the Church of St. Mary of the Angels and Ngee Ann City during the Christmas season. In 2012, the band was invited to perform at Mount Faber Jewel Box for the ASEAN Student Leaders Forum Social Night and was well received. Subsequently, the band held its inaugural sold-out concert titled ‘12: A Reinvention’ at St. Clare Hall. In that same year, our jazz ensemble of five musicians performed at events which include Siemens Long Service Awards Dinner at Traders Hotel, a Wedding Solemnization at Shangri-La Hotel, as well as a Christmas festival at Millennia Walk. In 2013, adjustments to our line-up expanded the band to its current strength of 13 members. The band was invited by a distinguished band conductor to perform as a guest band at the annual Inter Junior College & Secondary School Ensemble Competition held at Anglo-Chinese Junior College. The band also partnered the McNally Memorial Pipe Band to provide musical support at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade held at Boat Quay, and our brass quintet was subsequently invited to perform at the Singapore-Southeast Asian Pipe Band Championships held at the Singapore Flyer. Following that, our pop ensemble performed at a private Birthday Party event, and also entertained guests with a lively performance at the Church of Saint Mary of the Angels 41st Anniversary Dinner at Orchard Hotel. In addition, the band partnered the SJI Pipe Band to guest perform at its annual Concert in the Park series held at the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage in Singapore Botanic Gardens. The highlight of the year was our concert 'Con Fuoco: Identity' which was held at the Esplanade Recital Studio over 2 nights on 16 Dec and 17 Dec. Our unique instrumentation consists of 13 parts: 1st Clarinet, 2nd Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, 1st Trumpet, 2nd Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Bass Trombone, Bass Guitar, Piano, Vocals/Synthesiser, and Drumset. We can also perform as smaller ensembles or sub-groups, namely as a woodwind quartet, brass quintet, rhythms ensemble, or as a pop/jazz ensemble with variations to the above-mentioned instruments. Clarinet Tarun Jayaram, 26 Former school bands: St. Joseph’s Institution - Military Band Catholic Junior College - Symphonic Band Alumni bands: Catholic Junior College - Alumni Band External bands: Anderson Junior College - Alumni Band Anderson Junior College - Symphonic Band SYF Presentation Night - Combined Band Presbyterian High School - Symphonic Band Anglo-Chinese School - Wind Orchestra External music groups: St. Joseph's Institution Pipe Band McNally Memorial Pipe Band Other instruments: Bagpipes Piano Appointments: Secretary of Catholic Junior College Symphonic Band Clarinet Section Leader of Catholic Junior College Symphonic Band Alto Saxophone Stephanie Chew, 23 Former school bands: CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) - Concert Band Catholic Junior College - Symphonic Band National University of Singapore - Wind Symphony National University of Singapore - Wind Ensemble Alumni bands: Catholic Junior College - Alumni Band External bands: Clementi Town Secondary School - Winds Anderson Junior College - Alumni Band Anderson Junior College - Symphonic Band Anglo-Chinese School - Wind Orchestra AudioImage Wind Ensemble Junior College and Polytechnic Band Festival - Alumni Band External orchestras: Singapore National Youth Sinfonia Other instruments: Horn Piano Handbells Music qualifications: Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music - Grade 8 Theory Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music - Grade 8 Piano Band workshops or courses attended: Wind Bands Association of Singapore - Sectional Leaders Workshop by Dr Richard Miles and Instrument Workshop by Kunitachi College of Music Faculty Band working experience: MusicGear Pte Ltd Junior College and Polytechnic Band Festival Singapore International Band Festival Asia Pacific Band Directors Association Wind Bands Association of Singapore - Windstars Ensemble Appointments: Quarter Master of Catholic Junior College Symphonic Band Horn Section Leader of Catholic Junior College Symphonic Band Horn Joey Lim, 19 Former school band: Presbyterian High School Symphonic Band Vocals / Synthesiser Nur Atika, 26 Former school bands: Tampines Secondary School - Military Band External bands: Marsiling Community Club - Wind Symphony External music groups: Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts - Choir Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts - Gamelan Ensemble National Institute of Education - Pop Band Tampines West Community Club - Keroncong Tampines West Community Club - Dikir Barat Tampines West Community Club - Malay Dance Other instruments: Clarinet Piano Guitar Music qualifications: Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music - Grade 8 Theory Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music - Grade 8 Piano Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music - Grade 8 Singing Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts - Diploma in Music Teaching National Institute of Education - Bachelor of Arts in Music * Musical works: Studied song composition under Mayuni Omar, MusicLab Premiered “Saat Bercinta” for piano and voice at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Bass Guitar Goh Zhe An, 22 Former school bands: Mayflower Secondary School - Concert Band Catholic Junior College - Symphonic Band External bands: Anderson Junior College - Alumni Band Other instruments: Bassoon Piano Guitar Appointments: Band Major of Mayflower Secondary School Concert Band Student Conductor of Catholic Junior College Symphonic Band Drumset David Lim, 22 Members on hiatus: Max Tham (Clarinet), Agnes Chong (Alto/Tenor Saxophone), Tay Guan Heng (Trumpet), Syafiq Bustamam (Trumpet), Yeow Tong (Trombone), Jiffsen Nyan (Bass Trombone/Arranger), Marc Yeo (Percussion/Keyboard/Arranger), Joachim Lim (Percussion), Albert Bingei (Clarinet), Darrel Koh (Trumpet) Past members: Goh Yi Fang (Piano), James Foo (Horn) Sandra Wong (Horn), Leah Kwang (Alto Saxophone), Jeremy Toh (Alto Saxophone), Melvin Hong (Alto Saxophone), Dick Chua (Trombone) Guest players: Koo Wanyu (Clarinet), Tara Chan (Percussion), Jasmine Peh (Bass Guitar), Muraledharan Naidu (Drumset), Vignesh Mohandasan (Trumpet), Andi Shafiq (Trumpet), Julian Chua (Bagpipe), Jeremy Ng (Percussion); Faeliq Ramley (Sound Engineer), Goh Yi Fang (Stage Manager)	Events Upcoming Performances Stay tuned for more information! Previous Performances The McPärry Band @ Singapore Flyer on 15 February 2015 Our annual concert (Con Fuoco: Identity) at Esplanade Recital Studio on 16th & 17th December 2013 Concert in the Park at Singapore Botanic Gardens on 14th September 2013 Church of Saint Mary of the Angels 41st Anniversary Dinner at Orchard Hotel on 17th August 2013 Birthday Party Gig at Private Residence on 22nd June 2013 Singapore-Southeast Asian Pipe Band Championships at Singapore Flyer on 9th June 2013 St. Patrick's Day Parade at Boat Quay on 17th March 2013 Inter JC/SS Ensemble Competition at Anglo-Chinese Junior College on 2nd February 2013 Wedding Solemnization at Shangri-La Hotel on 30th December 2012 Christmas Performance at Millennia Walk on 9th December 2012 Christmas Performance at Millennia Walk on 1st December 2012 Siemens Long Service Awards Dinner at Traders Hotel on 29th November 2012 Our debut concert (12: A Reinvention) at St. Clare Hall on 27th October 2012 ASEAN Student Leaders Forum Social Night at Mount Faber Jewel Box (2012) Christmas Performance at Ngee Ann City (2011) Advent Performance at Church of Saint Mary of the Angels (2011) Wedding Performance at Pan Pacific Hotel (2011) Jamming Session at Parry Ave (2011)	Repertoire list of songs Full Band March From 1941 A piece based on one of John Williams' most requested titles from his distinguished career in film music Allegretto from Symphony Nr.7 in A major, Op.92 A piece based on Ludwig van Beethoven's remarkable masterpiece, which was written when he was almost completely deaf The Princess Pentalogy Project A massive arrangement that features 5 distinct Disney princesses from the movies A Little Drummer Bolero A unique hybrid of two well known classics: A Little Drummer Boy & Bolero NSB Epiphany An arrangement of early American hits in various styles such as dixieland and swing, with a distinct New Sounds in Brass influence Maroon-Mix! A mash-up of Maroon 5's most popular hits like 'Moves Like Jagger', 'Payphone', 'She Will Be Loved', 'Sunday Morning', and 'Misery' Bohemian Rhapsody A piece based on one of Queen's best-selling singles of all time, originally written by Freddie Mercury Another Christmas Festival An arrangement of Christmas classics based on Leroy Anderson's masterpiece of a similar title Sousa’s Holiday – The Stars and Stripes Forever A jazzy arrangement of John Philip Sousa’s famous march, “The Stars and Stripes Forever” with big band influences Journey Medley A medley of 3 timeless classics, ‘Don’t Stop Believin’, ‘Open Arms’ and ‘Separate Ways’ NSB Odyssey An arrangement of jazz favourites from as early 1900s with a distinct New Sounds in Brass influence NSB Fantasy An arrangement of oldie songs including Gershwin’s ‘Swanee’ and ‘Oh, Lady Be Good!’ with a distinct New Sounds in Brass influence Kiss from a Rose A piece based on Seal’s evergreen pop/soul hit which appeared in the soundtrack of Batman Forever Lucky A piece based on American pop singer, Jason’s Mraz’ unmistakeable hit single of the same title All I Want For Christmas Is You An arrangement of Mariah Carey’s Christmas hit of the same title Christmas Medley An arrangement of famous Christmas carols in varying styles such as Chorale, Classical and Jazz Umbrella An alternative take on Rihanna’s famous hit presented in a reggae and Bossa Nova style Rolling in the Deep An alternative interpretation of one of Adele’s greatest hits in Rock, Jazz and Samba style The Wicked Medley Medley from the critically acclaimed Broadway musical, Wicked, including its greatest hit: Defying Gravity What a Wonderful World Slow. Ballad. Louis Armstrong. Classic. Waltz Nr.2 from Suite for Variety Orchestra Dmitri Shostakovich’s well-known grand Waltz originally written for a large Orchestra The Explosion Medley An intricate mash-up of explosive songs by Katy Perry (Firework), Taio Cruz (Dynamite), Bruno Mars (Grenade) Small Ensemble Beyond The Sea Charles Trenet and Jack Lawrence If I Ain’t Got You Alicia Keys Imagine John Lennon Lucky Jason Mraz ft. Colbie Cailat Your Song Elton John L-O-V-E Nat King Cole Ashitaka to San, from Princess Mononoke Joe Hisaishi Across the Universe Beatles Yuki Ruth Morris Grat Desperado Eagles Open Arms Journey She Elvis Costello Tears of Moon Koji Orita and Masnori Taruya What a Wonderful World Louis Armstrong Let it Be Beatles Someone to Watch Over Me George Gershwin We've Only Just Begun The Carpenters Mona Lisa Nat King Cole Rolling in the Deep Adele I See the Light Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi Valentine Martina McBride Note: The above mentioned pieces are tentative and may be subject to change. Please feel free to discuss any matters regarding our repertoire with us. music Concert at Esplanade Recital Studio (2013) The Princess Pentalogy Project Concert at St. Clare Hall (2012) NSB Odyssey Christmas Performance at Millennia Walk (2012) Tears of Moon Christmas Performance at Ngee Ann City (2011) Sousa's Holiday: The Stars and Stripes Forever	Contact Give McPärry a shoutout or you may directly contact us at mcparry@hotmail.com
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