Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Culinary Competition (Main Course) - Category B (Final)
GOLD - 4E
SILVER - 5A
BRONZE - 4D
GOLD - 4E
SILVER - 5A
BRONZE - 4D
Labels: by Zachary Wong Ket Lud, category B, Culinary Competition, main course
7:56 PM
Culinary Competition (Dessert) - Category B (Finals)
GOLD - 4E (Yeo Pei Jia & Giselle Chia Kye Yi)
SILVER - 5M (Victor Yip & Toh Yin Li)
BRONZE - 4D (Celine Thai Hung Yann & Ngoh Jade Yi)
GOLD - 4E (Yeo Pei Jia & Giselle Chia Kye Yi)
SILVER - 5M (Victor Yip & Toh Yin Li)
BRONZE - 4D (Celine Thai Hung Yann & Ngoh Jade Yi)
Labels: by Zachary Wong Ket Lud, category B, Culinary Competition, dessert
7:07 PM
Saturday, May 22, 2010
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010
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Friday, May 14, 2010
1. Nur Athirah Baran (5M) - 83.7%
2. Eleena Rashidah Khalid (5D) - 78.0%
3. Andrew Seow (5E) - 74.3%
4. Ryan Wong (5J) - 71.7%
5. Fam Shen Deng (5M) - 69.0%
I am sorry for the long wait. I didn't do it on purpose but was busy with school work lately. I am sure this result would have broken many dreams out there but what I want you to know is that it really took us sweat and blood to decide on the top five based on your performances, yes, nothing else but the performance on that Wednesday afternoon. I am sorry if you didn't get through. And please don't ask me why as I also kept asking myself the same question. You know how I wished some of you could get through as you have been singing for the past Paramount Championship competitions and it would be good to see you sing one last time at the grand finals before you leave school this year. My heart is heavy. I am not good in using words to describe my feeling at this moment. Some of my students asked if I am going to post any personal comments for the individual performer...I don't think so for this round because what can be improved would have been done (e.g. Eleena's colours of the wind dress really impressed me..thank you girl! Athirah's outfit + accessories especially the gold ear rings were awesome! Andrew is no longer shopping at pasar malam, Ryan's Adam's make-up, etc), and what's not done would be done soon if you are serious about improving your performing skills. Those who didn't make it could be due to the following reasons:
(1)You can sing, but you cannot deliver and handle the song that you chose, it's too big for you! It's like having a small boy wearing a big hat! You were totally engulfed! Yes, like phagocytosis :) If you don't believe, and if you have recorded the semi-finals, watch it back again 10 years later and you would know what I mean.
(2)You were absence on stage eventhough you were singing before me.....what I meant was that you were not well prepared for the semi-finals, either physically or emotionally.
(3) You had no emotions to what you were singing....e.g. did the audience see the perception of a HERO when the song was sung? I didn't see it...sorry.
I wish you all the best in your future singing career....and thank you for all the effort you have put in this year. If you are thinking the reason why you didn't get in because Mr. Zac doesn't like you, then you might want to consider making the whole world like you first before entering any competitions out there....and please remember, one judge's decision cannot change the result of a competiton like this especially we are transparent with our marks.
Let's cheer for the top 5. This year, we will have a panel of 15 judges at the grand finals to decide on ONE deserving champion! Stay tune with us....
2. Eleena Rashidah Khalid (5D) - 78.0%
3. Andrew Seow (5E) - 74.3%
4. Ryan Wong (5J) - 71.7%
5. Fam Shen Deng (5M) - 69.0%
I am sorry for the long wait. I didn't do it on purpose but was busy with school work lately. I am sure this result would have broken many dreams out there but what I want you to know is that it really took us sweat and blood to decide on the top five based on your performances, yes, nothing else but the performance on that Wednesday afternoon. I am sorry if you didn't get through. And please don't ask me why as I also kept asking myself the same question. You know how I wished some of you could get through as you have been singing for the past Paramount Championship competitions and it would be good to see you sing one last time at the grand finals before you leave school this year. My heart is heavy. I am not good in using words to describe my feeling at this moment. Some of my students asked if I am going to post any personal comments for the individual performer...I don't think so for this round because what can be improved would have been done (e.g. Eleena's colours of the wind dress really impressed me..thank you girl! Athirah's outfit + accessories especially the gold ear rings were awesome! Andrew is no longer shopping at pasar malam, Ryan's Adam's make-up, etc), and what's not done would be done soon if you are serious about improving your performing skills. Those who didn't make it could be due to the following reasons:
(1)You can sing, but you cannot deliver and handle the song that you chose, it's too big for you! It's like having a small boy wearing a big hat! You were totally engulfed! Yes, like phagocytosis :) If you don't believe, and if you have recorded the semi-finals, watch it back again 10 years later and you would know what I mean.
(2)You were absence on stage eventhough you were singing before me.....what I meant was that you were not well prepared for the semi-finals, either physically or emotionally.
(3) You had no emotions to what you were singing....e.g. did the audience see the perception of a HERO when the song was sung? I didn't see it...sorry.
I wish you all the best in your future singing career....and thank you for all the effort you have put in this year. If you are thinking the reason why you didn't get in because Mr. Zac doesn't like you, then you might want to consider making the whole world like you first before entering any competitions out there....and please remember, one judge's decision cannot change the result of a competiton like this especially we are transparent with our marks.
Let's cheer for the top 5. This year, we will have a panel of 15 judges at the grand finals to decide on ONE deserving champion! Stay tune with us....
Labels: by Zachary Wong Ket Lud, category B, English Solo Singing competition
12:28 PM
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
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Monday, May 10, 2010
1. Jocelyn Ho & Chia Chien Teng (4D) – 68.4%
2. Razlan Ashley Arif & Eleena Rashidah Khalid (5D) – 67.0%
3. Andrew Seow & Anwar Ihsan (5E) – 66.6%
4. Fam Kai-Cong & Peter Kurniawan (5M) – 65.3%
5. Loo Yik Herr & Cheong Anne Ping (4E) – 62.7%
5. Rachel Ng & Nur Athirah Baran (5M) – 62.7%
2. Razlan Ashley Arif & Eleena Rashidah Khalid (5D) – 67.0%
3. Andrew Seow & Anwar Ihsan (5E) – 66.6%
4. Fam Kai-Cong & Peter Kurniawan (5M) – 65.3%
5. Loo Yik Herr & Cheong Anne Ping (4E) – 62.7%
5. Rachel Ng & Nur Athirah Baran (5M) – 62.7%
Labels: by Zachary Wong Ket Lud, category B, English Duet Singing
4:37 PM
1. 4 Columbus (78.2%)
2. 5 Jenner (77.9%)
3. 5 Mozart (73.1%)
4. 5 Newton (73.0%)
5. 4 Aristotle (72.3%)
5. 4 Mozart (72.3%)
Honestly, it wasn’t easy at all to shortlist the 6 finalists this year especially after the very outstanding performance during the prelims a month ago. I think we all agree that the prelims was a lot better than this long-awaited semi-finals. We, the judges, were basically ‘arguing’ and discussing straight after each performance to exchange remarks and comments regarding each of the dances. Even after the competition has finished, we deliberately went through and thrashed out every single detail of your performance so that we only allow the qualified team who meet the requirements to enter the finals. The questions below came up during the debate among the judges….
1. 4 Columbus (78.2%)
Are they really better than our defending champion, 5J?
They have only one potential dancer, i.e. Geoffrey, and the rest are all mediocres. So, are they really qualified?
Idea wise, 4C might not be as creative as 5J or 4A, but definitely they were able to execute the dance theme that they set out. A simple theme about how some men worked hectically under a lot of stress to finish the heavy workload despites meeting ridiculous deadlines. They showed how they cannot handle the stress and finally choose to just let it out in a series of dance routines. The judges found that this dance is more complete than the rest and the energy was good. They didn’t make a lot of mistakes either.
Nominee for Best Dancer Award: Geoffrey
2. 5 Jenner (77.9%)
They made quite a number of mistakes, albeit small ones and some even non-noticeable. The judges expected a better performance than the previous one.
They have 3 beauties and 2 geeks and one blur case!
Undoubtedly, 5J is one of the most creative contenders this year regarding their performance (please keep it up, and I mean you should seriously think about improving your idea so that you can secure yourselves with the Best Creativity Award this year. Remember, your close competitors would be 4E skit and some upcoming short films). Please also improve on how you execute the dance routines and train all your dancers so that none of them would pull down the average mark of your team. Costume theme was not cleverly coordinated although the paired couples wasn’t a bad idea.
Nominees for Best Dancer Award: Nasri, Nicole, Nur Azalea
3. 5 Mozart (73.1%)
The dance theme was weak and vague.
They have good ideas but poor execution.
When you are practising your dance routine in the future, you should get a person, e.g. the choreographer or any one from your class, to observe whether the entire ensemble is synchronized and well coordinated or not. From the floor, we saw 8 solo dancers performing on stage, So You Think You Can Dance finalists? They not only shared a different expression, they also failed to communicate with each other due to the overwhelming stimulation by the sudden rise in adrenaline level. I have told you that you have great potential to excel if you don’t do last minute practice. Get all your steps down in 3 days and then spend another one week or so fine tuning it! Spend more time with the non-dancers in your team.
4. 5 Newton (73.0%)
They were not dancing but more like acting!
The dance theme was too common and was not properly thought about.
You have a good dancer in your team but he has to work on interacting with the audience. You have a charming dancer (or actor) in your team but he has to work on improving his dance skills. You have to train the others earnestly if you want to win a medal in the finals as you cannot depend on one or two dancers to support the team. Your costume theme was weak and I never thought that uptown girls are actually pasar malam ah moi! Remember, you are dancing at a dance competition, not dancing in a musical.
Nominee for Best Dancer Award: Arya
5. 4 Aristotle (72.3%)
There were not much dancing observed as they were just moving about.
A fantastic and creative dance theme but poor execution.
Basically, your team lacks good dancers. Please take note of the difference between a dancer and a ‘mover’. Although everyone was highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed, you have to think about training each of your team members to at least reach the level of becoming an amateur dancer or you will just be another team during the finals. Although you didn’t need a specific dance costume for the theme, you should at least choose a more dazzling outfit in your wardrobe for the sake of the competition. Despites all the negative comments, I must say that all of you were in characters and that’s something to be complimented.
5. 4 Mozart (72.3%)
The lead dancers should not walk during a dance performance, even if they have to, they should walk in a rhythmic way.
There was this issue of copying steps from the YOUTUBE, but was that really a big problem?
Your plus point was that you managed to convey your story through the dance moves better than the other teams. But I think you have a lot to improve on the dance execution by the dancers, especially the leads. What was the ensemble doing when the male lead was trying his best to persuade his lover? Were they having the right expression, both physically and emotionally? Did every dancer know the motives behind those moves? If not, I think it’s worth spending a session discussing this matter to make it clear to everyone, just like how actors do table reading before they begin their first acting rehearsal.
2. 5 Jenner (77.9%)
3. 5 Mozart (73.1%)
4. 5 Newton (73.0%)
5. 4 Aristotle (72.3%)
5. 4 Mozart (72.3%)
Honestly, it wasn’t easy at all to shortlist the 6 finalists this year especially after the very outstanding performance during the prelims a month ago. I think we all agree that the prelims was a lot better than this long-awaited semi-finals. We, the judges, were basically ‘arguing’ and discussing straight after each performance to exchange remarks and comments regarding each of the dances. Even after the competition has finished, we deliberately went through and thrashed out every single detail of your performance so that we only allow the qualified team who meet the requirements to enter the finals. The questions below came up during the debate among the judges….
1. 4 Columbus (78.2%)
Are they really better than our defending champion, 5J?
They have only one potential dancer, i.e. Geoffrey, and the rest are all mediocres. So, are they really qualified?
Idea wise, 4C might not be as creative as 5J or 4A, but definitely they were able to execute the dance theme that they set out. A simple theme about how some men worked hectically under a lot of stress to finish the heavy workload despites meeting ridiculous deadlines. They showed how they cannot handle the stress and finally choose to just let it out in a series of dance routines. The judges found that this dance is more complete than the rest and the energy was good. They didn’t make a lot of mistakes either.
Nominee for Best Dancer Award: Geoffrey
2. 5 Jenner (77.9%)
They made quite a number of mistakes, albeit small ones and some even non-noticeable. The judges expected a better performance than the previous one.
They have 3 beauties and 2 geeks and one blur case!
Undoubtedly, 5J is one of the most creative contenders this year regarding their performance (please keep it up, and I mean you should seriously think about improving your idea so that you can secure yourselves with the Best Creativity Award this year. Remember, your close competitors would be 4E skit and some upcoming short films). Please also improve on how you execute the dance routines and train all your dancers so that none of them would pull down the average mark of your team. Costume theme was not cleverly coordinated although the paired couples wasn’t a bad idea.
Nominees for Best Dancer Award: Nasri, Nicole, Nur Azalea
3. 5 Mozart (73.1%)
The dance theme was weak and vague.
They have good ideas but poor execution.
When you are practising your dance routine in the future, you should get a person, e.g. the choreographer or any one from your class, to observe whether the entire ensemble is synchronized and well coordinated or not. From the floor, we saw 8 solo dancers performing on stage, So You Think You Can Dance finalists? They not only shared a different expression, they also failed to communicate with each other due to the overwhelming stimulation by the sudden rise in adrenaline level. I have told you that you have great potential to excel if you don’t do last minute practice. Get all your steps down in 3 days and then spend another one week or so fine tuning it! Spend more time with the non-dancers in your team.
4. 5 Newton (73.0%)
They were not dancing but more like acting!
The dance theme was too common and was not properly thought about.
You have a good dancer in your team but he has to work on interacting with the audience. You have a charming dancer (or actor) in your team but he has to work on improving his dance skills. You have to train the others earnestly if you want to win a medal in the finals as you cannot depend on one or two dancers to support the team. Your costume theme was weak and I never thought that uptown girls are actually pasar malam ah moi! Remember, you are dancing at a dance competition, not dancing in a musical.
Nominee for Best Dancer Award: Arya
5. 4 Aristotle (72.3%)
There were not much dancing observed as they were just moving about.
A fantastic and creative dance theme but poor execution.
Basically, your team lacks good dancers. Please take note of the difference between a dancer and a ‘mover’. Although everyone was highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed, you have to think about training each of your team members to at least reach the level of becoming an amateur dancer or you will just be another team during the finals. Although you didn’t need a specific dance costume for the theme, you should at least choose a more dazzling outfit in your wardrobe for the sake of the competition. Despites all the negative comments, I must say that all of you were in characters and that’s something to be complimented.
5. 4 Mozart (72.3%)
The lead dancers should not walk during a dance performance, even if they have to, they should walk in a rhythmic way.
There was this issue of copying steps from the YOUTUBE, but was that really a big problem?
Your plus point was that you managed to convey your story through the dance moves better than the other teams. But I think you have a lot to improve on the dance execution by the dancers, especially the leads. What was the ensemble doing when the male lead was trying his best to persuade his lover? Were they having the right expression, both physically and emotionally? Did every dancer know the motives behind those moves? If not, I think it’s worth spending a session discussing this matter to make it clear to everyone, just like how actors do table reading before they begin their first acting rehearsal.
Labels: by Zachary Wong Ket Lud, category B, Modern Dancing
3:41 PM
Saturday, May 8, 2010
1. 5 Columbus (73.8%)
2. 4 Edison (71.4%)
3. 5 Aristotle (70.0%)
4. 5 Dickens (67.8%) - Gan Ming Yao
5. 5 Mozart (67.2%)
5. 5 Dickens (67.2%) - Razlan
Congratulations to all the finalists!
As you would have noticed, the marks were very close and thus, anything could happen during the finals. I won't expect any of the teams to practise your song during the exam period but at least you spend some time during the holidays getting the following done:
1) Coordinating your costume to match your theme.
(Most of the bands yesterday were not properly dressed up. Like I always say, please don't come on stage after the pasar malam session. If you think you were good, very good, but still you didn't get through, that would most probably be the reason)
2) Think careful whether your vocalist can carry the song that you choose for the finals or not. We all like to think that the drummer is the band leader and the bass is the great support. Therefore, we always focus on the drummer, etc. However, your vocalist is the one person who directly engages the audience during a live performance. Therefore, a vocalist who sing out of pitch is definitely a bad impression no matter how great all your musicians are. You won't want to pay to watch a band with a tone-deaf vocalist singing, would you? Discuss among your band members truthfully and tactfully (which I lack) to decide on the best candidate to sing for your band! Another reminder is that since the weighting for vocals is very high (25%), you may want to get a singer who can sing for a band, I mean someone who got into the finals for solo singing might find it difficult to convince the audience in a band performance.
3) Jam, jam and more jamming....you need to play as a team. This is called communication! Listen to each other during the performance as many of you are lacking in this skill. We all like others to listen to us, but we have never tried to listen to others. Remember, performing on stage is a mutual interaction, either between the performer and the audience, or the performer and his musicians, etc.
4) Last but not least, control your energy on stage, especially when you are fed with lots of energy from the audience. The audience can go crazy (that's your intention to put up a performance), but you cannot join them as you are still performing. Their job is to enjoy the music but yours is to put up a good performance. Please take note of this to prevent the shiok-sendiri syndrome.
May be most prepared team win!
p/s: Faris, good job! You totally blew us to the top! Keep it up!
2. 4 Edison (71.4%)
3. 5 Aristotle (70.0%)
4. 5 Dickens (67.8%) - Gan Ming Yao
5. 5 Mozart (67.2%)
5. 5 Dickens (67.2%) - Razlan
Congratulations to all the finalists!
As you would have noticed, the marks were very close and thus, anything could happen during the finals. I won't expect any of the teams to practise your song during the exam period but at least you spend some time during the holidays getting the following done:
1) Coordinating your costume to match your theme.
(Most of the bands yesterday were not properly dressed up. Like I always say, please don't come on stage after the pasar malam session. If you think you were good, very good, but still you didn't get through, that would most probably be the reason)
2) Think careful whether your vocalist can carry the song that you choose for the finals or not. We all like to think that the drummer is the band leader and the bass is the great support. Therefore, we always focus on the drummer, etc. However, your vocalist is the one person who directly engages the audience during a live performance. Therefore, a vocalist who sing out of pitch is definitely a bad impression no matter how great all your musicians are. You won't want to pay to watch a band with a tone-deaf vocalist singing, would you? Discuss among your band members truthfully and tactfully (which I lack) to decide on the best candidate to sing for your band! Another reminder is that since the weighting for vocals is very high (25%), you may want to get a singer who can sing for a band, I mean someone who got into the finals for solo singing might find it difficult to convince the audience in a band performance.
3) Jam, jam and more jamming....you need to play as a team. This is called communication! Listen to each other during the performance as many of you are lacking in this skill. We all like others to listen to us, but we have never tried to listen to others. Remember, performing on stage is a mutual interaction, either between the performer and the audience, or the performer and his musicians, etc.
4) Last but not least, control your energy on stage, especially when you are fed with lots of energy from the audience. The audience can go crazy (that's your intention to put up a performance), but you cannot join them as you are still performing. Their job is to enjoy the music but yours is to put up a good performance. Please take note of this to prevent the shiok-sendiri syndrome.
May be most prepared team win!
p/s: Faris, good job! You totally blew us to the top! Keep it up!
Labels: band competition, by Zachary Wong Ket Lud, category B
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