DHSSE Concert

Due to Mei Hui's suggestion, I've decided to post up my email here. :) Gotta keep in touch with technology..

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Dear SE members, current and past,

Many thanks to all who have worked very hard for this year's SYF and concert. Most of the guests who came were thrilled and felt everybody performed very well and beautifully. Many were touched by the pieces and the level of musicality done. I am very proud of you all because it has fulfilled a dream to reach out to the public and young people, about the joys of music-making.

There were many who viewed the pictures outside and were touched by the years of hard work and dedication captured by the photos of past years and current. It was like a mini gallery. I wanted this to be featured as a yearly thing so those who come back to the concert feel like a real family, seeing family shots. All the smiles, focused looks of playing, artistic shots of hands, insts .. :) those were meant to capture the artistic and yet fiercely passionate side of the SE. I'd like to thank Ling Hong, Gloria for spending late nights designing the layout and to Ka Wai for carrying those easels.

I have asked Wen Jin for feedback and was very touched. Hence, I asked him to post it on the blog http://dhstrings.blogspot.com :) to encourage you all to spur to greater heights. Do drop by to read it as I feel it reflects his joy and support of DHSSE.

Those who came, I hope you enjoyed the programme booklets we have SO MANY like 200 despite more than the nos getting snapped up. :D :D If you want, we can SEND IT to you :) It is a work of pride and joy, designed by Mei Hui in layout and style, photos by Meng Shuen (our cool student photographer) and printed by current Sec 4 Joel. I think you guys set a record new standard even for aesthetic and art :)

It didn't matter if notes went out of tune or slips were here and there. It was rising up to the challenge of playing difficult pieces and feeling the joy and passion of sharing music that's important.

It has been a tough 6 months for SE. With new leadership, new ways of doing things, I understand that changes have not been easy for you. However, I feel that it has been for the better and that with Ms Ku, we've been able and trying to pave a new and clearer path for all of you. Ms Ku and Mr Song did a very good job with all of you and many gave feedback that it was such an enjoyable and touching performance led well by Ms Ku. We scolded, pushed, counselled, stayed till shadows creeped into the night...but we hope that you can feel that we are behind you all the way.

All those who helped out: choir students, backstage, they played a part too. I've never seen a more hardworking and enthusiastic group of students. Kudos to Mrs Loke for that! :)

I hope that with Yr 5s starting off an exciting new era, more challenging music can be played, more groups can be formed and the foundation of chamber music can be set in place. You played well and must now see the next year and a half as a time to push music making to greater heights.

To the alumni that has ceaselessly and tirelessly returned back to help, I can't stop to thank you enough. I'm very grateful for your hardwork and dedication. I was very touched to see so many current J2s, J1s, past years' graduates returning to perform/coach/give encouragement and chocolates..without you, there would be no DHSSE either. Your feedback, helpful comments and suggestions have always been instrumental in guiding the SE and we are grateful for your time and energy with us :)

Well done all and rest well this June.

Thank you for teaching me what the real DHSSE spirit is all about.

Ms Tan