a final msg for u guys

Hey all members of acs(i) phil! The time is drawing near and we have a final mile more to tread. I know we're all tired, especially the haven orch ppl; but i pray that all of u will preserve urselves, and conserve energy for tmr, as much as u can. In other words, GO AND SLEEP. rest. R-E-S-T. haha. Tomorrow's our big day, our debut concert. There might be much pressure on all of us, especially the section leaders, but i just wanted to remind u guys abt our real purpose of all the rehearsing and practising. And that is to bring home a priceless musical experience. To simply make music to enjoy, to entertain, to praise God. Some of u might have homework problems, relationship problems, problems at home; but i pray that u will put all these aside for awhile and celebrate the musical talent that God has blessed u with by playing ur best at tmr's concert. Just to give it ur best shot, pay attention, listen and watch. Whether we make major mistakes tmr or not, i do not know. But we just have to whack la, and God will do the rest.

After all, 'Our mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing."

To the first vlns
Bryan, well done. Keep up the good work of playing every note perfectly, because i think u're the only one in our section (excluding the ex-acs and mdc ppl) who can actually accomplish that feat! Thanks for cueing us in when we were lost as well. For the rest, i only have a few words. haha. First, LISTEN to the timpani. and the rest of the orch to at least know whats going on. Second, NEVER rush at all costs. Thirdly, play loudly and with confidence, like a pro. Think pro. And CONCENTRATE. we have come a long way from stumbling on the running notes of mendelssohn to staying together as a section, so we cant give up now! Do ur best! xD

To the second vlns
Zab, our dear porridge tail green! Keep up the good work of cueing and keeping the section together. Yanny also. Thx yanny for doing a good job at supporting zab and for so faithfully counting the many bars of rests (haha!). I'm sure everyone in ur section will sound pro with front desk ppl like u all! But the section cannot function without the rest of its members as well. To the rest, pls rmb to LISTEN to the others and look up to watch mr chan and ur section leaders. And follow them. everything would be fine then. Think pro!

To the violas
Oli and Chris, a job well done as viola section leaders cum president and vice-president! It hasnt been easy ya, coordinating a million and one things and organising everything else. And practising the parts and playing during rehearsals as well! ahhh we wouldnt be able to manage without u. Nice sound too....ur section is not bad at all. Loved the mendelssohn opening today. Totally heavenly. Loved the 4th mvt melody too (: well done! keep this up for tmr and we'll own. wahaha.

To the cellos
Cellos! u all own la! haha. Josh, u have improved so so much i am shocked. I still rmb that day in the music room, u were the only one that could play the fugato perfectly! I was thoroughly impressed by ur skill and the huge amt of hard work u put into making this concert possible for the cello section. You guys have come a long way indeed. rmb the days when beethoven seemed impossible and mendelssohn was a killer? These days are all gone and the difficulties have been conquered in 2-3 mths! So i just ask for u guys to show off ur talent tmr night and WOW the audience as much as u have wow-ed me x) Can do? haha.

To the double basses
Yes yes i havent forgotten u, haha. Like the cellos, i feel that u guys have improved as well. So i just ask for u all to give ur best, and play as if every note counts. Just listen and pay attention, and everything will be fine. :)

All right. the time is near! hahaha i'm excited, and i think all of u should be as well. After all, we are playing fantastic and exciting pieces, and what greater joy is there than to praise the Lord with out music? Even as the hour draws near, i ask for all of ur prayers to preserve each member in the orchestra, as well as mr chan.

One last thing: bring banana!

To God be the glory, the best is yet to be.