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Mass Jamming at Yuhua PAssionArts Village @ Singapore Science Centre | 5th Aug 2017 | 5.30pm

Mass Jamming organised by PAssionArts and Jurong GRC, Yuhua and Bukit Batok SMCs Community Arts and Culture Clubs.

The organiser are recruiting 500 Guitarists and 500 Ukeists for a mass jamming at Yuhua PAssionArts Festival Village at Science Centre Singapore on 5 August 5pm to 9pm!

Registration at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSciX8WmqlxFOaGbiXDQMZV4Ejxo8d6UCSMg6bDP_mHinQGlMA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Free training will be provided at Yuhua Community Club.
(90 Boon Lay Way, Singapore 609958)

Popular songs such as Di Tanjong Katong and Reach out for the Skies will be played.

Additional shoutout: If you think you are able to serve as an assistant volunteer trainer, please contact Balraj at 90686543 / admin@guitarhympia.com

Training Dates for the Assistant Volunteer Trainers are as follows:
(Assistant Volunteer Trainers are encouraged to attend at least 2 sessions)

Wed 28th June, 7.00pm – 9.30pm
Thur 29th June, 7.00pm – 9.30pm
Sun 2nd July, 9.30am – 12.00pm

Training Dates for the rest of the mass jamming participants are as follows:
(Participants are encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible, all songs will be taught at each session)

Guitarists training dates:
– Tues 4th July 7pm to 9.30 pm (2.5 hours)
Fri 7th July 7pm to 9.30 pm (2.5 hours)
Fri 14th July 7pm to 9.30 pm (2.5 hours)
Wed 2nd August 7pm to 9.30 pm (2.5 hours)

Ukeists training dates:
Wed 5th July 7pm to 9.30 pm (2.5 hours)
Wed 12th July 7pm to 9.30 pm (2.5 hours)
Tues 1st August 7pm to 9.30 pm (2.5 hours)

At actual site – Science Centre Singapore (15 Science Centre Rd, Singapore 609081)
4th August 5pm to 9 pm (4 hours) (final mass rehearsal)
5th August 4pm to 9 pm (5 hours)

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Entertainment Time | 3rd Jun 2017 (Sat) @ 4pm to 6pm | Toa Payoh Central CC

Once again, it’s our Entertainment Time. A day where club member showcase their skill.

Objective

(1) To members build up courage so that we can counter stage fright. (Useful as character building).
(2) Prepare ourselves for Annual Concert.
(3) Members trying out new pieces that they had learned in front of own members. (Why not )
(4) Trying out small group presentation, or singing (it is not 7th Mth Yet so we will be safe )
(5) Fellowship
(6) Entertain…Can include singing, telling jokes, comedy sketch, sharing experience – work or family or stories, etc.
(7) *promote kindness, giving and sharing*

So do feel free to contact any of our MC if you had something that you would like to present to the rest of the member so that we can add in your pieces.

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Music Sharing: 15th April 2017 (Sat) | 4pm to 6pm | Toa Payoh Central CC

For this day, we had invited 2 of our Alumni to share with us on Guitar Music. First of all, Prof. Bertrand Lim. One of our old Alumni who joined the club since 1993. Currently working at SMU.

Then followed by Mr Low Kim Pin who join the club in 2013. He is currently working as a Classical Guitar Teacher at Yamaha Music (Asia).

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Music Sharing: 8th April 2017 (Sat), 4pm to 6pm, @Toa Payoh Central CC Music Room

   

On the coming Sat, we had gladly invite 2 of our Alumni to come to the club for some Music Sharing session.

First of all, will be Mr Marcus Loh, joined the club since 1991. He will be sharing on some Guitar Playing Technique. Then followed by  Mr Kevin Loh, A highly gifted young musician, currently studying in the world-renowned Yehudi Menuhin School of Music in the UK, a Singaporean classical guitarist.

This is for exclusively for club member only. For general public, please inform us upfront for confirmation. thanks.

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TPGC 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) | 18th March 2017 (Sat) | 4pm to 6pm @ Toa Payoh Central CC

Dear Member,

Date:               18th March 2017 (Sat)

Time:               4pm to 6pm

Venue:            Toa Payoh Central Community Center, #03-01

Kindly reserve this important date to get update information of our past year activities & welcome our new Management Committee (MC) of 2017. Do also make use of this session to provide your feedback & suggestions on how to manage the club better.

For those interested parties to run MC 2017, please get a copy of Nomination Form from the Secretary or any of the MC around.

Below are the available MC post.

  1. Hon. Chairman
  2. Hon. Vice Chair-man
  3. Hon. Secretary
  4. Hon. Asst Secretary
  5. Hon. Treasurer
  6. Hon. Asst Treasurer
  7. Hon. Treasurer
  8. Committee Member – Chairman of Music SC
  9. Committee Member – Vice-Chairman of Music SC
  10. Committee Member – Chairman, Membership SC
  11. Committee Member – Vice-Chairman, Membership SC
  12. Committee Member – Chairman of Communications SC
  13. Committee Member – Vice-Chairman, Communications SC

Please note that this is a private event and only paid member of the club are invited. If you are unsure about your current membership status, please contact any of the MC during club practice on a sat or contact any member that you know.

See you there.

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CNY Lou Hei Event | 11th Feb 2017 (Sat) | 3.30pm to 6pm

This is the time of the year the club where the club come back from hibernation after CNY break or Concert.

At the same time, we had invited our patron, Mr Alex Abisheganaden (the founding father of Classical Guitar in Singapore), to come and talk to us. He had just celebrated his 91st Birthday.

Date: 11th Feb 2017 (Sat)

Time: 3.30pm to 6pm

Location: Our usual place at CC.

See you there. As this is meant for member/ex-member/friends of TPGC and not for General Public, please contact us if you are unsure of which category you belong to.

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Entertainment Time on 03rd Dec 2016 @ 2.30pm, Toa Payoh Central Community Building

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2016 Entertaiment time and membership drive, come and join our Kampungs, to play guitar together. We grow older, wiser & kinder together. You may spread the news and invite your friends etc. All are welcome to attend. There are enough house seats.

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Passion Fiesta @ Heartland performance on 11th Jun 2016 @ 6pm | 12th Jun 2016 @ 6.30pm

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TPGC had been invited to perform for this event in Toa Payoh Central on the 11th Jun 2016 (Sat) and 12th Jun 2016 (Sun) at 6pm and 6.30pm respectively. Do catch us in front of the Bata shop around the RC area for a few short ensemble pieces.

Event highlight:-

“Experience a fun-filled day packed with a variety of PA programmes with your families this June at PAssion Fiesta! Pick up new skills and interest by participating in the free PA courses. Learn how to create three-dimensional plastic object with “3D Pens”, form various floral arrangements with “Floral Summer”, build various kinds of geometrical figures with straws with “Strawbees Eco Workshop” and more! Catch exciting stage performances such as Elvis Presley, Malay Dance and many more at the Fiesta too!”

DATE:  11 & 12 June 2016
TIME:  4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
VENUE:  Open space next to Blk 178 Toa Payoh Central
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TPGC CNY “Lou Hei” and Concert Video viewing | 20th Feb 2016 (Sat) | 4pm to 6pm @TPY Central CC

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This is the time of the year the club where the club come back from hibernation after CNY break or Concert. So member, ex-member or friends of TPGC, do come and celebrate with us. We will also be viewing the Video recording done of our 39th SHARE Concert: A Night with Friends.

At the same time, we had invited our patron, Mr Alex Abisheganaden (the founding father of Classical Guitar in Singapore), to come and talk to us. He had just celebrated his 90th Birthday on the same day of our concert.

See you there. As this is meant for member/ex-member/friends of TPGC and not for General Public, please contact us if you are unsure of which category you belong to.

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TPGC 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) | 19th March 2016 (Sat) | 4pm to 6pm @ Toa Payoh Central CC

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Dear Members,

Date:               19th March 2016 (Sat)

Time:               4pm to 6pm

Venue:            Toa Payoh Central Community Center, #03-01

This is our 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM). As we are registered under the Society Act, it is our mandate to hold AGM every year. This is the time where the passing baton of the existing Management Committee (MC) to the new MC. Kindly reserve this important date to get update information of our past year activities & welcome our new Management Committee (MC) of 2016. Do also make use of this session to provide your feedback & suggestions on how to manage the club better. Light snack will be available.

For those interested member to run MC 2016, please get a copy of Nomination Form and Guide from the Chairman or Secretary.

This is a Member only event.