___etude 31
8 July 2006It was a night of memories. A night that represented so much of our hard work, our struggles, our 2 years in NJ band. It was a night which turned out successful. I was so proud of NJCSB as I stood on that stage, and saw the amazing turnout of audience. I was so proud of us as we gave our best in that Esplanade hall.
We fought so hard for this concert to be staged. All the threats of being unable to do so, the practices which didn't seem to be fruitful at all, and everything that we went through to make the concert presentable. Searching for our attire with repeated visits to Far East Plaza, the ballroom dance, the planning of our percussion ensemble and so much more. It was one of the hardest times I went through. The stress of putting up a concert which would appeal to people was really tough on us.
But we made it afterall. We pulled through with an impressive concert. I'm so touched by all the band members' efforts, the spirit that carried us through. The music was beautiful simply because it was alive with our passion, our love for being in this band. This last concert I'll ever have with NJ band put me through so much, and taught me so many things. I'll never be able to forget this band, which I have such a great love for.
I'll miss performing with NJ band. I'll miss my dearest section the most. We managed to bring on a fantastic show with our ensemble, after all the hard work. We did so much, and I'm so proud of you people. The applause that we got was thunderous. I love you percussion. I love being in such a wonderful section, a section which dares to dream, a section which fought hard for what we wanted and managed to put up a great show amidst all the criticisms and expectations bearing down on us.
I'll forever remember that feeling of overwhelming joy I had on stage. I won't forget this beautiful experience I had. This concert bore the fruit of our tremendous efforts, with so much slogging that we all got extremely tired. Yet we never gave up. I'm really proud of all we've done. Smile, NJCSB. We did it. (:
Here's also a HUGE THANKS to all those who turned up to support me! Thanks for all the sms-es, the cards and notes, the flowers, the gifts. Without you people, Etude 31 wouldn't have been possible. Thanks so much for always rooting behind me all the way. I always feel privileged to be able to perform for you people, and I'm really so grateful for all the joy that you bring to me with your encouragement.
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