i know this is kinda late.
but i'm still pretty much hyped up about the documentary on choirs last night.
its basically about this guy, gareth malone, who is the conductor of the london symphonice orchestra if i'm not wrong,
who takes on the challenge of building up a choir in a typical high school.
whatsmore, to compete on the international stage of the worldchoirgames, china.

despite having ninemonths before the audition,
the students were completely without the knowledge of music other than r&b.
and i just happen to be switching between channels,
cos otherwise i'd be watching the 9pm show on channel eight hmms.

the show really struck a chord.
cos it brought back so many memories of struggling with the choir for the choir olympics.
never did i expect to see the light of the choirolympics to be showcased here in singapore.
cos we were featured in a teeny portion in the papers after we came back,
and only worth a brief mention in a minister's speech.

like what jasmine mentioned,
it seemed so much more intense compared to what we view everyday choir life here.
to see a conductor putting in so much effort and love,
to see the students trying so hard to make something out of their singing.
it suddenly brings back why i joined the choir in jc.

the struggles and the pain.
all seems so familiar and nostalgic.

the part when the chorusmaster sent all his students a copy of the cd
was really very touching.
it really means that he treasures every single one in the choir
and that they make such a difference in this choir.
everyone matters.

now,
when are we ever gonna see that again?
:/


on a lighter note,
watch this!
queen latifah is damn hot! :D

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