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REFLECTION FROM THE PERFORMERS: Book 2 Violin Recital – Ben, Margaret and Stacey

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On Saturday, 12 May Ben, Margaret and Stacey gave their Book 2 violin recital.  Here are their thoughts from the experience!

 

Stacey:
Before my recital I practised a lot of times because i was so nervous .Then the next day came  , songs kept playing over and over  again in my head .At last the day came ,it was my recital ! I feel like my brain is going to blast off ,but when I started playing my heart felt like it was floating up in the air.while i was playing i was sweating all over my whole body i also felt my hands and legs were shivering and shaking . my heart beat went faster and faster ,in my heart i wanted to say i was nerves out loud but i can’t because every body was recording me!
My recital is with Ben and Margaret , we did good job on the first piece which was chorus from judas ,but the bad thing was that my first solo peice is the hardest  piece in the whole recital ,that piece is called gavotte from mignon  ,i went through this peace with sweat!i was very relaxed after my recital.
Margaret:
I really enjoyed this recital. there were some mistakes that I played But my mistakes were mistakes that is common to make for me. And there were some parts where I think I did really well and I think this is all I will say – and I really fun playing with Ben and Stacey.
Ben:

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!

Sign Up for Coming Performances!

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Some exciting performances are coming soon!

  • Graduation
  • Piano Department Recital
  • Orchestra and Chamber Music Concert

Please make sure that your student(s) is signed up no later than 30 April, and give payment directly to Ms. Lan

Graduation Concert

Date: Saturday, 5 May

Time:

  • 10:30 Graduating Piano students arrive for warm-up
  • 11:00 All other students arrive
    • Twinkle Parents Arrive
  • 11:30 Performance Begins

Dress:

  • Black dress pants/skirt
    • leggings, shorts, sweat pants, jeans, athletic wear of any sort are not appropriate
  • White dress shirt or blouse
  • Black dress shoes
    • sandals, flip flops, sneakers, trainers, high heels are not appropriate
  • Black tights or white ankle socks for girls; black dress socks for boys

Fee:   $500 per family

Location:  Y-Theatre at Youth Square

 

Orchestra and Chamber Music Concert

Date: Saturday, 2 June

Time:

  • 12:00 Chamber Group Dress Rehearsal Begins
    • Students should be ready to begin at this time
  • 1:20  Vivace Orchestra Arrives
  • 1:40 Allegro Orchestra arrives
  • 2:30 Concert Begins

Dress:

  • Black dress pants/skirt
    • leggings, shorts, sweat pants, jeans, athletic wear of any sort are not appropriate
  • White dress shirt or blouse
  • Black dress shoes
    • sandals, flip flops, sneakers, trainers, high heels are not appropriate
  • Black tights or white ankle socks for girls; black dress socks for boys

Fee: $400 per family

Location:  Canadian International School

 

Piano Department Concert

Date: Saturday, 2 June

Time:

  • Arrive 4:00
  • Concert Begins 4:30

Dress:  Concert Best

  • Jeans, shorts, t-shirts, sneakers, trainers, flip flops, athletic or casual wear of any type are not appropriate

Fee: $300 per family

Location: Canadian International School

 

Sign up for these upcoming events by 30 April.

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