Music has no place for Politics

Yes.. Music has no place for Politics. My fellow conductor Leslie said there are times it cannot be helped. I understand. That's why I am not upset. And I appreciate his help all this while. After acheiving Bronze for BLSS in the SYF, I wont be there to continue my work with them anymore. It's a shame. They do have potential. But I feel better than good. Hahaha.. I am laughing. At least I wont be caught in the middle of some power struggle which I seriously cannot believe unfolding. And I can't bear to see the students being emotionally manipulated left and right, not knowing who to really trust. I have never really gotten the chance to work with the kids the way I would love to because I did not have the power to decide the sessions I have to come. Everything was arranged by the teachers. Even when we were nearing the competition period, I was asked not to come for a quite a big chuck of sessions. Thus some of the students might have misunderstood that I have slacken.

I probably wont get the chance. So I have to say my final farewell to the kids I have grown to love in BLSS. Good luck for all your future endeavours. Hope all of you remember what i said about everything. Stop harping on whatever you all choose to believe. Stop all the finger pointing and accusations. It doesnt really matter. At the end of your academic life, no one would remember what medal you got for SYF or whether you came from a top-notch choir. Your studies and academics are the ones that are going to carry you very far in life. Work hard. It would be great to see all of you being successful at the end of the day. Nothing would probably beat that feeling.

On a happier note, I went for judging yesterday at ABN AMRO bank's annual singing competition. Had loads of fun. The team that ABN has is really dynamic. The people there are friendly to say the least. Thank you Mengtze for inviting. Had a great time.

Will be attending Paul and Angela's wedding on monday. Congrats to the both of them. Angela had been a great help during my Uni days and I appreciated it. =) All the best to the both of you in the future.

Love
Andre Kok Leong