Last years Guitar Alive was in an informal setting, being held at the Amphitheatre in MTC. This year, we decided to hold it in a proper concert hall...Tunku Abdul Rahman Auditorium. Well, for those who took part last year, they all liked the idea of feeling like a professional whilst those who are new was taken aback by the ambience of formality and were awed!

As the organisers, we were really pleased with ourselves for organising this student ensemble concert so efficiently and everything had gone on without a hitch. More so when there was a 50 percent increase in the participants all enthusiastically and unnervingly cooperative. I, personally, am totally happy with the fact that I could record the whole event without any problems as well as being able to burn out into DVD without a hitch! For those who are wondering what the fuss is about... let me explain. I had always tried to get all the Society's events documented but have been having problems with all the technical stuff like not having the right equipment for the job! Although, I did manage to have all the activities of the Society documented in one way or another, I could not burn out into CD or DVD properly without a lot of effort. Till today the past activities has yet to be done up. It is all saved up in a 300 gigabyte hard drive. With the right equipment, Guitar Alive 07 was recorded, saved, backed up and burned to disc without any problems for the first time! While the videos have no problems, our photos have much to be desired. Taking photos in an event needs the photographer to understand what is most important - not the artistry of photography but the chronological as well as to cover all aspects of the event in history (in such an event, no participant must not be left out).

Nevertheless, here's our little story in photographs. For those who find their faces missing, my apologies but I have, after seeing the photos, told Sew Hong the problem. We are all still in the process of learning. Anyway, Guitar Alive 2007 started around 4.00 p.m. for the organisers and participants. We had to set up the stage, work out with the participants their order of appearance and presentation, all aspects that had to be taken care of... Here are some shots...rehearsal time...

Simon and May Ling in discussion	Now, what are Chee Kian and May Ling sorting out.	Thiam Foo setting up the stage with some very helpful participants.	Eric and May Ling.	Peng Yang setting up the camera to the laptop for direct recording into the hard disk.
Simon, Vincent and Peng Yang sorting out the problems with the program	Simon telling the participants what to do on stage.	Trying to organise the participants for a group photo after the concert.	Here's a test shot of the group photo.	Here's a shot of the committee members.

After the rehearsal, the participants had nasi lemak and then prepared themselves for the concert. Here are some behind the stage shots...

At the reception...

The reception.	Felicia hard at work sorting out the applications for Camp 2007. Despite the fact that it is still very early for registration. We have many who signed up.	Here's the reception party. Notice our donation box!	Happily a well wisher donating as the audience starts streaming in.

The concert starts.

A section of the audience.

Our MC's May Ling with Ernest.

Modern Guitar Ensemble

Modern Guitar Ensemble

B6G2 Ensemble	Metro Ensemble	Metro Ensemble	Eroica Guitar Ensemble	Eroica Guitar Ensemble
Klang Guitar Ensemble	A Duo from the Neo Classic Ensemble	A Duo from the Metro Ensemble.	A Duo from the Metro Ensemble.	The Trio
Sri Irama Guitar Ensemble.	Sri Irama Guitar Ensemble.	Fantastic 10	Neo Classic Ensemble	Yogearo Guitar Ensemble

It is certificate of participation time and was presented by Mrs. Evelyn Cheong to each of the group leaders.

Group Photo

After the concert, some of the groups wanted their own photos...

Here are some pictures that was taken that some of the participants might like. Those who find their pictures missing, once again, my apologies. Below are photos from Vincent's camera.

These photos are from Sew Hong's camera.

That brings us to the end of Guitar Alive 2007 and we will look forward to Guitar Alive 2008.