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Music is not just about sound; it is about achievement in a larger human sense.. Beyond all the pretty notes, we want creative engagement and communication from music, we want music to be a bridge to another personality. Otherwise, we might as well feed Chopin scores into a computer.

It’s not about knowing the ABC on the music score. So, what if you know how to read those ABC when you cant play out the feeling of the song? So, dont try to act arrogant and show off and say that “Hey! i know how to read the ABC!”. 

Playing and mastering any instruments- regardless whether they are instruments from the kulintang section or angklung section, is not a skill you can learn in a day. It’s not like you learn how to use the mallets and hit on the notes, and therefore, you are brilliant! Some people may not be as fortunate as you to have music background. But, normally, the people who dont have music background are the ones who work extremely hard and strive for the best. I hope you will take pride on what you are assigned to play-angklungs or kulintangs. Cause afterall, we are still working towards the same goal.

Talking about music, i today became the live radio for my sunshines. During lunch, kept singing for them. (eh.. you guys never get choked right? =P ) Emily sunshine was feeling sad.what happened to her? really wish to help her.

During CCA practice today, we managed to service-maintenance the instruments. Worms are growing, and the wooden angklungs have some sandy sandy stuff on it.(dont really know what is it). Everyone was getting goosebumps and started to scratch our skin. Despite having this infectious “itchy” disease, we managed to concentrate on our practice, and finally, we learnt the whole song-Dance Fantasy.

After CCA practice, was making announcement to the members. Teachers create a great impact on the students. I started to talk like Ms Chan. The way i talk, the way i illustrate the examples. Oh My God! This is addictive! =)