11th April 2011

Today is a very fun and exciting day for me.
After waking up at late morning, I went out to Saint Joseph's Institution (SJI) to meet my juniors in Chinese Cultural Society (CCS).



Here is the school:)




My juniors are representing my school to perform in the Annual 2011 Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Chinese Drama Competition. Today they are going to Paya Lebar Methodist Girls School( PLMGS). Upon reaching SJI, I decided to meet up with them. I went to meet them near the bio labs which is at the Sec 2/ Sec 1 block.


This is a picture of 2009 SYF SJI Chinese drama team

After talking to many of them, I decided to take a look at their props. It was very cool. They had this big Giant Iphone type of board with wheels. Sticking out of the board are two hands which can be waved around using both hands. The other prop we have is basically a GIANT Mallet. Basically it is made up of the stick froom a broomstick and one of the cardboard boxes used to store Papers/books.

We set off and reached PLMGS at 2:10pm. After reaching there, I went to help out in filming of their practises there. It was basically their only recee trip to see the stage space they are going to use for the competition. They practise acting at the stage. Each position on stage is important. The lightings is also adjusted and changed to fit the different scenes. After looking through the scenes in the complete drama, the storyline is very interesting. However, it lacked substance because it is not sharp enough especially the drum rhythms and the dialogues. The movements also lacked power and sharpness. I realised the script was very interesting:) I filmed one complete rehearsal trial run they did and other short footages of them practising on the video camera.

After that, cyber cafe was my next location. After the cyber cafe visit for 1 hour, I rushed for my piano lesson. I rushed and reach my teacher's house late. I ran through the pieces and sight reading. I realised that rhythmns is very important in music. One thing I learnt from 1 piece is getting it right at the first time with the dynamics, the textures, the style, notes and the tempo right. It was tough but I slowly gain experience and it became easier. I also learnt how to glide your fingers to make different effects on the piano. I decided to practise more this week so I can become more proficient and effective on the piano.


Best illustration of what to do on the Piano:)

My great monday on 11th April:)