Wedding of Tan Kah Yong and Angela Cho Fong Yi...

From my humble knowledge regarding the history of AJCO, the wedding of Mr. Tan Kah Yong (14th AJCO) and Mrs. Tan Fong Yi (15th AJCO), which is held on the 14th of September 2008, marks the 3rd AJCO wedded couple. The first is probably between Jack (13th AJCO) and his wife (dunno her name) while the second is Lijun (16th AJCO) and Yu Liang (13th AJCO). And the next? Of course, yours truly and Ms Chu Siew Hwa. Hee Hee!

(Top): Tying the Knots: 15th AJCO Erhu Player & 14th AJCO Sanxian Player

The handsome groom, Kah Yong is one of our most musically talented AJCO alumni. He is very recognized in the local and regional CO music scene as he has arranged and composed a lot of music pieces for professional CO. He is the pride of AJCO. The beautiful bride, Fong Yi, is a loyal fan of CO music. Since her JC days, she has probably attended the most number of SCO concerts as compared to all other AJCO alumni. Both of them are 天生一对. As friends of Kah Yong and Fong Yi, all of us are so happy to see them as husband and wife now.

(Top): Me and Kian Kiat (Kah Yong's best men) 'delivering' the roasted pig

(Top): One of the AJCO table consisting of Jianwei, Mr and Mrs Tan,
Kian Kiat, Guo Yong, Si Hui, Hui Yi, Fong Yi, Kah Yong, Wen Yin, Peijun.

(Top): One of the AJCO table consisting of Lijia, Yu Feng, Hui Ling, Xiuhua, Me,
Zhaoyan, Wenyan, Fong Yi, Kah Yong, Serene, Mervin and Kian Kiat.

(Top): The wacky and crazy people of AJCO.

@@ AJCAACO: Love for Music and People @@
~~ Liang Ah Lucas ~~

We Are On Newspaper Again...

A few months back, AJCAA cultural performers were featured on the newspaper for The Reunion: A Cultural Performance by AJCAA. This time, AJCAACO is featured in page 9 of 现在早报 (24th Sept 2008).

It is not an easy task to gather alumni of any schools after years of graduation. However, AJCAACO has done it. SPH student reporters have formed an alumni group as well. I especially love this photograph (see below) as it shows two groups of alumni in the same photograph. And Miss Ang Feng Ling is an alumni of both the SPH student reporter and AJCO.

Though AJCAACO is not the key feature in this newspaper article, but at least we are mentioned (see the newspaper for the words "安初校友华乐团") and our (blurred and small) faces are shown on the photograph. Thank you Feng Ling for including us in the picture and the news. =)

One fine day, AJCAACO will be on headlines (for positive news of course). Yeah!!!

@@ AJCAACO: We Are On Newspaper Again @@
~~~ Liang Ah Lucas ~~~

Singapore Press Holding Mid Autumn Performance...

7th September 2008 is the first time AJCAACO performed for Singapore Press Holding (SPH) at Toa Payoh. Miss Ang Feng Ling, AJC Chinese Teacher and 16th AJCO Batch Erhu Player, hosted the SPH event - Friday Weekly Students Correspondents Alumni Lantern Festival. After a few weeks of night practices and Saturday sessions, the AJCAACO members have sacrificed much of their precious time to make this performance a success. It was really enjoyable and fun as we get to perform and participate in their activities as well. Here are some photographs for you to enjoy! Also, some thank you messages from our president Teng Qi Ling for all who have helped out in one way or another!

"We would like to take this opportunity to thank Feng Ling (Ms Ang) and Zhiwei, for giving AJCAACO this opportunity to perform for SPH. You guys were really great audience. We really look forward to our next collaboration. =)" - Qi Ling

"Next, we would like to thank Ms Siau, Mr Goh, Ms Chua and our dear AJCO juniors. Thank you teachers for your time and effort for coordinating the practice timings, drawing keys (especially to Ms Siau for the gate keys on the performance day), providing practice venue and so much more. We really appreciate your assistance. Many thanks to the juniors as well for sharing your instruments with us, all the best for your promos and 'A' level! Mr Goh, need to Ma Fan you to help us let the juniors know, THANKS!" - Qi Ling

"In addition, we would also like to express our gratitude to the school security guards, school attendants and OM, Mr Sim, for their assistance during the practices. Ms Siau, sorry to trouble you again but kindly thank them on our behalf. ^^" - Qi Ling

"Last but not least, a toast to all the performers (Mervin, Wanting, Siew Hwa, Zhiliang, Zhi Yin, Juan Juan, Qiuting, Michelle, Kwang Ying, Serene, Xiao Ting, Erik, Xuan Wan, Wang Han, Yong Xue, Hui Ping, Hwee Teng, Huiling, Kian Kiat, Peow Ee), the EXCO, the score librarians (Tat Kuan and Qiuting), the music coordinators (Lena, Xiao Ting and Zhiliang) and the almost-become-performer-performers, I am sorry to flood your mobile phones and emails with messages. Thank you for playing a part in helping to make this performance a success. Do keep a look-out for our celebration around 11th October (Tentative)" - Qi Ling.

This is a good start for AJCAACO as it is our aspirations to bring music to corporate functions and casual events organized by societies. Jiayou AJCAACO!!! May our AJCAA Music Ensemble prosper under the guidance of Teng Qi Ling - AJCAACO 4th Batch President.

@@ AJCAACO - We Perform for Special Occasions @@
~~~ Liang Ah Liang ~~~