Alumni's Flashback: Bryan Lee Ed-Vhin

Bryan Lee Ed-Vhin - currently in Ipoh, pursuing Accounting course in Olympia College.


Bryan Lee.
Describe what's like being in the band during your time.

Everybody was much stricter and more dedicated at that time. But we did enjoy the times spent together with great friends in the band.

During training camps, few seniors would come into our dorms, chat with us. They even told us ghost stories, just to scare us.


Bryan (most front) during the Merdeka Parade in 2007.
What's the best/proudest moment/achievement you've experienced.

I would say that the proudest moment for me would be taking part in my first marching band competition back in 2004, where we got 3rd placing! I didn't know anything about competitions back then.

How was the training sessions like back then?

Hmm... Band practices during my days were really tough. We had to run rounds in the school field and sometimes the school perimeter under Sir Wai Mun or Sir Wai Hin.

As we began to progress, we always look forward to all sectional practices. Even so, there weren't enough instruments. Most of us had to share with our seniors.


Bryan (most right) during Teachers' Day performance in 2005.
Your role models, or the people you look up to in the band. Why?

My role model? Yew Wei and Asyraff. Both of them are very good in flute especially.

Are you still involved in music?

Currently, I'm taking guitar lessons from my church people. I'm in their youth group, by the way. Anybody interested to join? Also, I still play my flute.


Bryan (most right) during Merdeka Parade warm-up in 2006.
Do you reminisce about the days you were in the band?

I do miss those times where we had to stay back after school to practice formation drills. It's one of those secondary school life where you'll never go through again. The fondest memories of my band life so far are mostly during band competitions. The crowds and supporters cheering on us. The beating of our hearts. The moment when we play our first note.


Bryan (most left) with the Woodwind Section in 2005.
Message to the current band members.

To the juniors and any newcomers, co-operate with each other, respect your seniors although sometimes they might be strict and stern on you. Take the initiative to practice on your own and work towards success.

With Pride Shall We March.

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Bryan Lee
Flutist/Piccoloist, 2004-2008
Woodwind Section Leader, 2007-2008
Secretary, 2007-2008