Musical Memories
Every year, my (music education) alma mater, Melody Music School , holds a concert in conjunction with Christmas. Since I graduated from the school (when I completed my Grade 8 --highest level-- Theory and Practical studies, and took the Diploma exam but failed to pass by 5 marks >.<) I have often been asked to return by the Principal, Ms. Chen (or Mrs. Tee by now, but I still haven't gotten used to it, even though her daughter is now aged 4 years =.=). Sometimes as a stand-in teacher (which is how I finally ended up with my current part-time job teaching the kids once a week), and sometimes, for three years now, as Master of Ceremony (MC) for the Christmas Concert. The Christmas Concert has a simple purpose, really. It serves as a platform for the young musicians to showcase their talent, as well as to develop their skills in performing. When the higher-grade students perform, you can't help but admire and, occasionally, envy the light to...