Monday, December 7, 2009
Hi Choir Choristors!
Nope,you're not dreaming, the choir blog has finally been
UPDATED! Wow,never thought this day would come huh? Anyway,always meant to update this but kept on forgetting to ask Nishta what the password is for this blog. Nevermind,even though this blog has not been updated, our awesome choir experience as been AWESOME!Well,I'll take this time to talk about the year for our CHOIR!
2009. We had many mounts to climb huh? Mount SYF, Mount Japan and Mount Esplanade. All in all, the experience has been
extremely incredible. We had fun with the choir (through singing) and also we've bonded more as a choir! Plussss, we've grown in terms of our frame of mind. (But like Mr Liew said, we shan't be contented and we'll continue to grow,
1 leap at a time).
When 2009 started, we were thinking "Another enjoyable choir year! Can't wait!!" As SYF drew near, choir sessions became "less enjoyable" for some, "challenging" for some, last but not least "stressful" for some. All in all, now when we look back at our SYF experience, we realise that it was indeed a vital stepping stone for our growth. We may not have realised it then,but we do now,don't we?
We achieved a
SILVER award for our SYF. Our SYF chapter has closed.Next mount, Mount Japan. For the 27 people who went to Japan, overall the experience was extremely enjoyable and enriching. Our "choir sprit" (not sure what you call it), was renewed. We learnt about the Japanese culture @ schools and some basic Japanese! We also got the opportunity to interact with different art groups from the various countries. Not forgetting the students from the school exchange. Fun indeed! Most importantly, we learnt the secret ingredient for success in a choir/in life.....
PASSION. As long as you have a passion in whatever you do, success comes along with it. Obviously hard work plays an important role too. (1% Inspiration, 99% perspiration). And and I'll never forget how proud I was when the choir continued singing even as Mr Liew walked of the stage...never.
We then had choir camp. It was an awesome camp (totally enjoyable & we learnt alot). PLUS, the leaders bonded during the camp. Especially before the camp [if you know what I mean....! :)] And I can bet that the leaders will never forget that time when all choir members were seated (w/o being told) and singing as A CHOIR! Yay :)) You people will never forget the night practice right? "Good night". Hahah " This is the only choir that will say good night to you 20 times,better be grateful", Mr Liew.Never forget what Mr Liew said, "
the strength of a choir is measured by its weakest member". Mr Liew had said this before but I guess it clicked better when we actually SAW it with our own eyes. Amazing.
Last but not least, we ended of our choir year with a BANG! Esplanade concert! We had learnt many songs in like what, 1 month? Even though we may have had a problem with memorising the lyrics, I would see that as an amazing feat! Afterall, we believed in ourselfs and indeed, the sky IS the limit. The show was awesome! The process, even more awesome.
Choir shall move forward! I'm so happy to see this happening. Obviously, this was only possible because of you people :)
Love you guys,
Triynka.
PS : I'm updating the links and therefore will delete outdated links. Tag if you want to be linked but won't promise that I'll be able to relink!
“The first time I sang in the church choir; two hundred people changed their religion.”
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