A word from the President

Welcome to this concert entitled ‘Guitar Alive' .

Last year's Guitar Alive concert was indeed a success and here's the second edition. The Society's aim to promote and develop interest in the learning and playing of the classical guitar was achieved and we are inspired to carry on with this very worthwhile cause. We aspire to create an atmosphere that is filled with enthusiasm and liveliness which in turn is imbedded in and become a part of the students' learning of the classical guitar.

Performance is an integral part of learning the classical guitar. In this concert, we will be giving the students an opportunity to experience this exhilarating feeling (the flow of adrenalin… the quivering of nerves…) of performing in front of an audience.

Guitar Alive is primarily for ensemble performance. The students, especially guitar students (since the classical guitar is a solo instrument), will have the opportunity to perform with others and learn the art of performing together. This involves learning to listen to others in the ensemble in order to make the music sound as one rather than the self-centered individual who plays for himself only! As keeping time for quite a number of students (counting is something they do not like to do) is a problem, playing in an ensemble ensures that this problem is resolved. Don't forget the forging of friendships that may last a life time... It is fun to be a part of this.

The audience will be taking part in a very special event in which they will witness people braving themselves and giving their best in their performance, some of whom are doing it for the very first time. Urging them on and encouraging them with your applause may one day produce that special performer who would go on to become a world personality!

I would like to thank the students for their admirable efforts and all of you who have come here for this concert, making it a success. Not forgetting the teachers who have gone the extra mile to prepare their students, and all those involved in organizing this concert. The teachers and organizing committee would like to record their heartfelt thanks to the music schools* for the use of their school premises for the practice sessions.

Finally, my special thanks to MTC for the use of this Amphitheatre.

* Sonata Music; Yamaha Music (Kelana Jaya); Maestro Music; Setapak Music Centre; Wiener Music Academy Centre; Yogaero Art, Music & Dance; Nakuho Music; Sri Irama (M) Sdn.Bhd.

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