Suzuki Music Academy of Hong Kong

"Music Exists for the purpose of growing an admirable heart" ~Shinichi Suzuki

KSMA Students Perform for Oxfam Musical Marathon!

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On Sunday, 22 April, 16 of our students and their families – plus Mr. Jason, Ms. Lan, Ms. Shoko and Ms. Diane – donated their time and music to helping others by performing at the Oxfam Musical Marathon.  It was wonderful to see all of our instruments represented, as cellists, pianists, violists and violinists each played solos, and then joined together for a group performance of  Musette and Twinkles.

Each year, Oxfam has a designated recipient for the monies raised during its Musical Marathon, and children are always part of those who benefit.  This year’s donations are going to the Small Holder Farmers’ Foundation, which will help make it possible for small farmers to continue to grow food – for their families and ours!

Students had really great things to say about the experience.

 

“I’m very happy n honoured to help raising money for these small holder farmers to grow their food for families n for us. I especially happy because mom brought me to organic farming n I know how tough the work farmers has.  

I wanna practise more so next time I can raise more money for helping them.”     ~ Cosette
“Despite that I was a bit nervous, I got my fingering all right.”   ~Hugo
“Playing today makes me proud of myself that through my violin I can reach out and share a little for others. ”   ~Ella
“The best thing was playing my first violin solo piece in front of the public. What an excited experience!”  ~Ayden
“My best moment was getting audience praise with their clapping hands when I was playing my polished piece well on the stage”  ~Hanson
 
 “At first I was too shy to play solo in public, but when I found out how much money I raised, I am happy i helped poor people with my music. I want to do it again next year“.  ~Caleb
This type of performance environment is really tricky – we have to keep our energy, concentration and behaviour as performers no matter what distractions there are around us!    In this type of public shopping mall setting, that is a big challenge, because unexpected things happen all the time!
Thanks to all of the students and parents for working to make this a successful experience – for our students, for Oxfam, and for the Small Holder Farmers!

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