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Alex Gin, Med IV

Name: Alex Gin
Plays: Violoncello / Cello
Ensemble: String Orchestra / Orchestra

I joined Apollo because ... I applied for many other clubs but this was the only one that would let me be President.
I look up to ... almost everybody - I stopped growing in grade 6.
In 15 years I see myself... being the same height... dammit.
My favourite piece is ... the last one that no one else wants to touch, or anything played by Yo-Yo Ma.
This one time, on Band Camp, I ... went to sleep.
Apollo is... the best thing since that sliced bread cliche.
Tagline Quote: "Where's Alyssa?"

Vice-President

Name: Matthew Ng
Plays: PIano, Viola, Paper (origami), and your mind
Ensemble: Orchestra, Choir, and Committee

I joined Apollo because ...  I had friends. Well, ok, I joined Apollo because I didn't have friends. But then after I joined Apollo, I had friends. Yay!
I look up to ... see what my lecturer's pointing at.
In 15 years I see myself... in the mirror. And in those photos that some other people take.
My favourite piece is ...  the second movement of a piece I wrote all the way back in yr 10...
This one time, on Band Camp, I ... convinced everyone that the Inspector was Mafia.
I think <  "Your face is prettier than mine" > is... a more powerful form of flattery when it's not true.
Apollo is... a family of friends, united not only through music. You have to see it to understand it.
Tagline Quote: "This is a piece of paper." (But it is so much more than a piece of paper. And people never seem to appreciate that.)

Matthew Ng, Med III

Treasurer

Name: Vanessa "loch ness" Wong
Plays: Violin and "doesn't matter if it's black or white" Bass
Ensemble: Orchestra

I joined Apollo because ... I heard music seeping through the tiny cracks for air in the PBL rooms and suddenly felt the need to escape and join the circus. Oh really, it's actually an orchestra? Right. Oh well... I guess... does anyone else want to do Treasury? 
I look up to ... God, only cos' nothing else can compare.
In 15 years I see myself... 37 and saving whales - that's if there are any whales left to save. Go whales!
My favourite piece is ...  Debussy's "Clair de lune" - it's pure beauty.
This one time, on Band Camp, I ... got told off by the Security Guard for the loud amplified S Club 7 music in whilst happy on Ribena. And beat 13 guys at poker. Oh yeah!  
I think < Facebook > is... a stalking network for anyone that is bored during AMS. For classes sign up here!
Apollo is... the best way to meet any normal geeks in Medicine. Obviously, the band geeks.
Tagline Quote: Make the most of it. LG - Life's Good. 

Secretary

Name:Alyssa Chan
Plays: Fluterer + wannabe guitar hero
Ensemble: Open to the highest bidder

I joined Apollo because ... I was stupid and naive
I look up to ...John Mayer (pleeease come back to Australia soon, before you get shitty and grow too much facial hair
In 15 years I see myself...as too fugging old
My favourite piece is ...anything with an acoustic guitar (classical music? *flush*)
This one time, on Band Camp, I ... I'm not going to answer this.
I think < <insert object here> > is...stop with the flautist jokes. sheesh.
Apollo is... tastes like chicken.
Tagline Quote: "ARGGGGH!"

Publicity Officers

Name: Thomas Gin
Plays (Instrument / other): Violin and Percussion
Ensemble: Orchestra

I joined Apollo because I think music's cool and I wanted to be TC as well.
I look up to most people; I'm short.
In 15 years I see myself treating wounded victims of civil war in a developing country, or playing games in a home I live in with my parents; one of the two.
My favourite piece is Racmaninov's Piano Concert no.2, second ..listen to it!!
This one time, on Band Camp, I ... hey, what happens on Band Camp stays on Band Camp =P
I think < Facebook > is a great way of keeping in touch of people who you may or may not have met, and has made my stalking 97% more efficient.
Apollo is like my blankey. It warms me when I'm cold, you neglect it when it's warm and sometimes it just really needs a wash. But I always know I'll have my blankey.
Tagline Quote: Some call it stalking; I call it love.

Name: Michelle Mun
Plays: Violin, piano
Ensemble: Strings/Orchestra

I joined Apollo because... engineers just don't do it for me. Sorry EMS.
I look up to ... Jo Chen and Stanley Lau (Artgerm).
In 15 years I see myself... growing a mo for movember. ... yeah, that means whatever you think it means.
My favourite piece is... Rach #2 in C minor.
This one time, on Band Camp, I ... murdered someone for making band camp jokes.
I think dinosaurs are awesome
Apollo is better than pina coladas.. and getting caught in the rain..
Tagline Quote: "...do I LOOK pantsless to you!?"

Michelle Mun, B.Biomed.Sci III

Name: Kylieee Ngu
Plays: Flute, Cello ... somewhat sing and play piano.. if I try really really hard
Ensemble: Orchestra

I joined Apollo because ... I wanted to put it on my resume 
I look up to ... Graham Parslow
In 15 years I see myself... as a fairytale princess where everything is perfect
My favourite piece is ... HUMMMMMMM
This one time, on Band Camp, I ...  "MATT TAKE US TO COLESSSS" YAYYY
I think < <matt> > is someone who shld take us to colessss
Apollo is... YAY
Tagline Quote: YAYYYY!!

Ensemble Representatives

Orchestra

Adam Chen, BDSc IV

Name: Adam Chen
Plays (Instrument / other): Piano/Violin/Guitar (sorta not really)
Ensemble: Strings/Orchestra

I joined Apollo because they seemed a friendly, good looking bunch at the time. After 3 years, not so good looking anymore. But truly, just to have some fun, meet some people and play some music.
I look up to the sky and I see the sun inside your eyes
In 15 years I see myself wondering why I didn't do anything about it 15 years ago
My favourite piece is Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
This one time, on Band Camp, I woke up on the beach with sand in my pants.
I think the violin is like a woman
Apollo is the best excuse to combine fun, people, health and music. What else do you need?

Fusion Band

Name: Tan Kitipornchai
Plays (Instrument / other): Flute and Piano
Ensemble: Fusion Band, Jazz Band, Choir

I joined Apollo because... well, I wonder why guys would take up flute ;) 
I look up to ... Trefor Morgan... all those years and he's still going strong
In 15 years I see myself... on the streets after a computer game addiction ruined my medical career
My favourite piece is ... Rachmaninov Piano Concerto no. 2
This one time, on Band Camp, I ... played my flute...
I think Pacific BBQ Cafe is... the best place in the world
Apollo is one big happy family.
Tagline Quote:  "This blows. Hard" 

Name: Daniel Pham
Plays Trumpet, Guitar
Ensemble: Fusion

I joined Apollo because ... Will Shi promised me a big band...never trust a dodgy Asian bass player...
I look up to ... everyone. *sigh* yeah, yeah, insert short joke here.....
In 15 years I see myself... looking back 15 years and wondering why I didn't think of a better answer to this question.
My favourite piece is ... the yet-to-be-written "Grand Medley of Funkilicious: The best of Anthony Williams"
This one time, on Band Camp, I ... discovered the lost art/science of interpretative dance....(ITFN, hell yeah)
I think bucket hats are... a legitimate piece of apparel
Apollo is... the only thing that's keeping my trumpet from rusting solid
Tagline Quote: "...I'd like to think the best of me/ is still hiding/ up my sleeve..."

Choir

Name: Lisa Cheng
Plays: Piano, voice...also used to play violin & recorder. I used to play DOTA - does that count? I play sport too, sport is good.
Ensemble: Choir! lalala~~

I joined Apollo because ... I've been involved in music ensembles basically my whole life, so why stop?
I look up to ... the sky. Or the ceiling. Or if you mean people, then I look up to everyone 'cuz I'm so short I literally have to look up to everyone.
In 15 years I see myself... 15 years older. Hopefully doing stuff. Yeah. Stuff. (: Hopefully continuining music in some form or another as well.
My favourite piece is ... cake! I like a nice piece of cake. Mmm...cake...
This one time, on Band Camp, I ... I thought what happens on camp stays on camp? But if you really want to know...one word: Mafia.
I think < <a smile> > is... always something nice to wear on your face wherever you go in life.
11: Apollo is...

A.pol.lo [uh-pol-oh]
–noun, plural -los for 2, 3.
1. the ancient Greek and Roman god of light, healing, music, poetry, prophecy, and manly beauty; the son of Leto and brother of Artemis.
2. a very handsome young man
3. Aerospace. one of a series of U.S. spacecraft designed to carry astronauts to the moon and back.

Rock Band

Name: Mohamed Shafiq bin Mohamed Ajmal
Plays: Guitar
Ensemble: Rock Band

I joined Apollo because ... I wanted to give performing music a shot.
I look up to ... see what's above me.
In 15 years I see myself... still playin' the blues. Hopefully a well established specialist in something too.
My favourite piece is ... Little Wing (Both the Hendrix and Ray Vaughan versions for different reasons)
This one time, on Band Camp, I ... had to skip it unfortunately. I'll try to make it next year!
I think Item No. 10 is... dumb. I'm tired. Leave me alone.
Apollo is... a great opportunity to learn, grow and have fun making some music along the way.
Tagline Quote: Hey guys. Wanna jam tomorrow?

Jazz Band

Rachel Chang, Med IV

Name: Rachel Chang
Plays: Saxophone
Ensemble: Jazz Band, Fusion Band

I joined Apollo because I wanted to become one of the cute geeks who play music.
I look up to Jenny Hayes
In 15 years I see myself becoming a successful surgeon with a failed marriage.
My favourite pieces are the pieces that Apollo jazz band plays
This one time, on Band Camp, I… *censored*
I think Jazz band is the best ensemble in Apollo.
Tagline Quote: live as if you were to die tomorrow.

General Committee

Name: Xin LYN Goh
Plays: the spatula!
Ensemble: the anthony band (Fusion)

I joined Apollo because ... i was an idoit
I look up to ... see the sky
In 15 years I see myself... kicking Gin in the arse
My favourite piece is ... a piece of pizza
This one time, on Band Camp, I ... rocked the old people's socks
I think < < HP > > is... the suckiest subject in the world
Apollo is... EvErYThiNg to me!!!
Tagline Quote: This is CRAZY PAIZY!!!

I joined Apollo because ... I actually thought it was "Aporto" (mmm grilled chicken burgers *drool*)
I look up to ...Lyn for fighting for her congas - at every committee meeting for the entire year...
In 15 years I see myself...still waiting for my growth spurt
My favourite song is ...Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley
This one time, on Band Camp, I ...almost wiped out half of Fusion Band when I forgot to look right at a roundabout...
I think < Scrubs > is...overrated (that's right, I said it)
Apollo is...not Aporto
Tagline Quote: "I'm cucumber girl - as in cool as a -"

Lily Ho-Le, Med II

Name: Shu Su
Plays: Violin
Ensemble: Orchestra

I joined Apollo because ... I needed something to prevent my violin skills from degenerating
I look up to ... my parents
In 15 years I see myself... still studying...did you have to remind me?
My favourite piece is ... 3 way tie between mendelssohn violin concerto and saint-saen introduction and rondo capriciosso and somewhere over the rainbow..actually there are probably a few other pieces that are my favourite too...this question's too hard.
This one time, on Band Camp, I ... is this the bit where I'm supposed to say something scandalous?
I think < <facebook> > is...really distracting.
Apollo is...the coolest club in UniMelb
Tagline Quote: the glass is always half full, never half empty. :)

Name: Jie Zhou - ie. NOT Jay Chow
Plays: Bass Guitar, PS2/3, sport, etc…
Ensemble: Choir, Rock Band

I joined Apollo because I felt like it. :3 And it sounded like fun.
I look up to see the stars...
In 15 years I see myself in a labcoat.
My favourite piece is ...anything with... SOUL
This one time, on Band Camp, I met heaps of awesome people :D
I think <whatever I put here> is <going to stalk me forever.... O_O>
Apollo is like family. You don’t necessarily get to pick who’s in it, but good things tend to come with acceptance. :)
Tagline Quote: …..^__^

Jie Zhou, Biomedicine II