Monday, April 03, 2006
Last Saturday was a great jamming session. By far, that was the most impressive display I ever seen of the NJC Angklung Ensemble.
Why can't we call the practice sessions jamming sessions instead? I think it sounds more cool!
What I say (and heard) last Saturday was an example of teamwork. I think Constance got it right in the script she emailed me and a few others when she wrote that while an angklung can only play a note or a chord, but a combination of angklungs can produce a melodious tune.
The point I'm trying to make is that we are a team and every member is important. I compared the faces I saw during the Wednesday practices I attended and last Saturday. While I am glad that there were new members who joined us just last week (confirmed by Joyce), I am also disappointed that some members have left us after JAE. What is more disappointing is that I heard that there are some members who are still considering whether to quit the team.
What I want to tell these members is: No matter what role you play in the team, you are very important to us. Think about the effort your seniors have invested into training you. Think about the hopes your seniors have placed on you. Think about all you have achieved in these few months. Think about what you can achieve in the time to come!
Think about all these seriously before you make a decision. Please.
Lastly, all the best for the upcoming enrichment session this Friday. The emcee Noreen please don't get stage fright, we are all here to support you. I'm sure you can do it!