MusICian

after a series of chats, a whole series of events and lots of good food, i finally made up my mind; i want to continue my career as a music educator in the local band scene.

this came after the dialogue session with the SYF Central Judging adjudicators, and i learnt that all the things that they have suggested to us (ways to improve the band sound, etc.) have been taught to me at some point of time in my life, and i actually have a wealth of good experience behind me as a player to know how to teach other players to play well. this is also of course, after some assurance and reassurance from my teacher that i’ve been doing a very good job as assistant conductor at nan chiau, really making a big difference in their music. this, as you probably can tell too, means a lot to me; i have been lacking confidence in my teachings, but very frankly i do not doubt my ability anymore!

and after all these, i realised how much i can still give to the local band scene, and i refuse to give up just like that! since i took up the baton at nan chiau last year as an assistant (in mr png’s terms, partner) i’m glad to say that i have indeed matured a lot in terms of conducting and also managing a band. i know that i’ve still got a lot more that i can do for nan chiau, and that includes fighting together with mr png, side by side, for that coveted gold medal in the next SYF! i still have lots of things that i look forward to teaching the ensemble, to always teach and re-teach, educate and re-educate every batch to become the best musicians that they deserve to be (as long as they have a burning desire to be good musicians).

hence, i have set my eyes on a tough but extremely rewarding line of work; band conducting.

and i have also sworn silently to myself that as long as i have the desire to give these enthusiastic musicians my best, i will stay with them all the way. i will fight for my position as assistant conductor, and i will never ever leave you guys. this is my promise to you, NCWO!

life is gonna be tough, but hey, since when life isn’t tough? i will find a good way out, and carve a niche for myself (allow the cliche). because i have a burning desire to take over as the next generation of conductors in singapore, of course without trampling over the current generations whom i have lots of respect for. i will continue to learn and teach at the same time, growing more mature in terms of musicality, conducting, playing and man-management. i have confidence in myself!

and i’ve never been so happy before! because i know exactly what i want to do now and for a long time to come, without sacrificing my responsibility towards my future family

There is nothing like a proper, lifelong education in the language of music. Take up the education and be inspired today, for the betterment of tomorrow’s music

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