HISTORY OF THE BAND
The symphonic band comprises of a combination of many different types of western musical instruments, able to perform multiple genres of music. These include full band performance, solo performances, as well as trios, quartets and quintets. In addition, such a band can also accompany chorus singers.
In the contemporary music scene, all forms of repertoires are specifically arranged and composed for the symphonic band, including western and eastern classical music, patriotic songs, marches and film theme songs. A symphonic band can perform even Jazz and Rock music. Such a musical group is more and more extensively exploited and enjoyed, thus guaranteeing a wide future application and appreciation.
Our active participation in our respective school bands during our schooling years exposed us to the satisfaction and enjoyment of playing music. This musical experience is not easily forgotten and discarded after leaving school because it inspired us to continue our search for more challenging levels of musical attainment. It was with this burning desire that we collectively held a Memorial Concert to commemorate our deceased instructor Mr. Tay Yong Hua, and to promote symphonic band music to the general public. The participants of the concert were school-leavers who had received musical tutelage under the mentioned instructor. The success of the concert initiated the idea to form a community symphonic band, with the objective of giving opportunities to former school band members to continue pursuing their passion for band music.
Specifically, Perak is a state that still has no community symphonic band , although it boasts the highest number of school bands in Malaysia. Thus, the creation of "Ipoh Symphonic Band" will be realized as a first community symphonic band in Perak.
The majority of the participating members would be of the younger generation, thus enabling the discovery of musical talent to coordinate with the government's call for members of the younger generation to avoid involvement in immoral and negative activities and influences.