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Josh was born in Malaysia and grew up in a home filled with love and music. He showed an early interest and gift in music by picking up simple piano playing by ear at the age of 3. He started playing the piano from the age of 5, specialising in improvisation by listening.

At the age of 15, Josh also showed a keen interest in the drums, an instrument he had not had a chance to play or be exposed to. Taking some early lessons, Josh showed promise by possessing a good sense of rhythm and showing a quick rate in improvement. By this time, the piano had become Josh's first love and he was playing the piano in high school musicals, including reproductions of "Miss Saigon" and "Oklahoma". He began playing regularly in small groups and duos, focusing on accompaniment for solo and duet vocals. Josh joined the swing band in high school for an opportunity to develop his ability on the drums.

Although leaving home was hard to do, Josh moved to the UK to attend university, and found his feet quickly by earning the position as resident pianist at an award-winning fine dining restaurant. He stepped his way onto the drum throne of the incredible University Big Band, gigging regularly. Three amazing years later, Josh found himself playing in the Montreux Jazz Festival with the Big Band.

Upon graduating from university, Josh has moved his focus to drums and has plays sessions and in funk bands, Big Bands, and jazz quartets including Moment's Notice and resident jazz quartet for JAM, a regular jazz evening at Warwick University. In addition to his love for playing jazz, Josh has also collaborated with up and coming artistes across the UK in private functions, sessions and showcases, playing a variety of music styles, including latin, pop and funk.

In the near future, Josh is looking to get involved in exciting new music projects, ideas and thoughts are welcome on a postcard please!

Tuesday, October 26, 2004
the msa annual general meeting

I can't believe it's that time of year again. This time a year ago, I was stepping down as president to hand over to Ray and his mighty army, and yesterday, it happened again! Whole years are flying by, it's just incredible!

The meeting itself was one of a kind, with NO questions to the financial report - and why should there be? In one way or the other, Charles managed to secure all the finances, leaving the committee with a whopping £1000 to play around with, and managed to make a £7 profit for Malaysia Night! (oOo..) The VP's annual activity report had the most laughs, and there were THREE people running for President, and FIVE contesting for Vice President. Plus there was free food. Gotta love that.

With over 50 people running for post, the elections were a very long affair - even with Roy rushing everyone as best he could. I believe I asked many long-winded questions, but there were no complaints. *phew* Many congratulations to the new committee.

President
Ahmad Shahredzuan @ Ope

Vice President
Siti Azrina @ Nynna

Secretary
Michelle Lim

Treasurer
Low Kar Wai

External Officer
Diyana M.K.

Sports Officers
Annuar Rahman
Cheryl Lau


Cultural Officers
Sarah Tan
Zainal Amar (the dude from Imperial)

IT Officer
Woon Hon Win

Postgraduate Representative
Uncle Kelvin Chan

General committee members have yet to be finalised.

It was a good meeting, and all the best to the new committee, and to those running for the posts of general committee members.

Here's to another year of good ol' MSA! =)

Highlight of the Day
£5 tip and Rendang Daging. I love it when Roni's in charge at work. He's the best manager anyone could ask for.

Chatmate of the Day*

Cheryl (Lau). She's so funny!

* Due to most highlights being chatting, this is a new tingkle.com 'thing'. Weird, because I'm supposed to be too old and busy to be chatting.

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josh: n. 24-year-old male stuck in the corporate financial world of professional services, who spends more time playing the drums and piano than anything else - apart from eating or sleeping.


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March 2007


Fri 9th
University of Warwick Big Band
Charity Gig
Wishes for Kids & Inter-Arc
8.00pm onwards
Theatre, Warwick Arts Centre
£8 (£5 concs)

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University of Warwick Big Band
Ball
7.30pm onwards
Birmingham, West Midlands
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Moment's Notice
Conference Dinner
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Coventry, West Midlands
Private Function

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University of Warwick Big Band
Private Party
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Meriden, West Midlands
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