Violin Concert 2009

This is the day that I've made Rachel worked hard for. It is the day of her violin concert held at YMS Auditorium. It is an annual event organized by her teacher, Ms Kon, for her classes of students.

Rachel is going up the stage to play a piece of music all by herself. Seeing her walked up the stage, I held my breath and could hear my own heartbeat. I was even more anxious than the performer.

Watching Rachel on stage and seeing how well composed she was to finish her performance, it almost brought tears to my eyes. I am so proud of my little girl. She had not only played solo, she had played it well too (much better than all the practice sessions I had with her).

I learnt a lesson today. Have faith in your children and they will do well.

At the end of the concert, every student received a reward from Ms Kon for the excellent performance they put up : a fresh water lobster to bring home as pet.

Suzuki Violin Graduation Concert 2009

We attended Rachel's Suzuki Graduation Concert yesterday at Jubilee Hall at Raffles Hotel. It was a performance by all graduating students of Suzuki Violin of various levels. Rachel and her cousin, Brandon, were both performing at the concert but at different segment.

This was not the first time that Rachel has been on stage to perform. I guess her happy-go-lucky nature put her at ease when she's on stage. She doesn't seem to get any stage fright. I think this mummy of hers is more nervous than her.

This is only Level 1 of Suzuki that Rachel has passed. Omg, there's still level 2, 3........7, 8. Learning music is such a long and enduring journey (I suppose like any other things that we learn). I hope my little girl will persevere on because someday when she grows up, I would like her to become a musician. But then again, it all depends on herself and her interest. I will influence her but will not force her.

Sister's On Stage

Armed with more than 8 tickets, my family and I went to show our support to my sister's second violin performance on stage. It is Suzuki Students' Graduation Concert held at DBS Auditorium. Well, not that my sister is graduating, but she is one of the little twinkle performers. Literally, the stars of the day.

Before this day, my sister has been practising on her violin almost every night with my Mummy. Sometimes, though, her practise sessions can be quite a scene when she refuses to follow instructions. I heard cries at times but other times, laughter, cheers and claps fill the room.

Waiting for her turn with her best friend...

Twist here, twist there... last minute tuning

So serious...

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