11th September 2008
Thursday


It has been a long time since I last wrote something in here. Or more specifically, typed something.

As always, school has been occupying bulk of my time. But with the portfolios all subdued and placed behind me, the stress coming from assignments has been decreased dramatically. Of course, the remaining portfolios will have to be done sooner or later, and if left to my choice, I'd pick the latter.

This day marks the 7th anniversary of the September 11 attacks which fell the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, affectionally known as the WTC. Seven years after this history changing event, the world still has not moved on.

World issues aside, today I had lessons with Laurie Gargan, Principal Trumpet of Singapore Symphony Orchestra. Initially expecting a group lesson, it turned out to be a major traumatising session in the form of a mock exam. Scales and pieces (I played Concone #5 and a few lines from Clarke technical studies) were quite badly done. I had more confidence for Concone though.

Oh, not forgetting choir practices. Sang Nila (Composition by Dr Goh) is pretty cool. Though memorising the piece proves to be slightly difficult. But it is an interesting piece.
The Wind band and the choir will be performing it on 14th of October 2008. Please try to catch the concert if you can. Details will be up shortly.