SPCCAA 17
some autograph seekers after the concert? I can testify that every one of the
380 or so performers on stage for this piece gave their very best, both at the
concert as well as in the hours of weekend rehearsals leading up to it.
Fittingly, the encores,
Keep the Home Fires Burning
and
Come to the Fair
brought the house down as these old familiar tunes rang once again in
everyone’s mind. At the podium, I was, by that stage, simply in a blissful
state. No words could adequately convey this collective joy, shared by all
on and off the stage.
After the concert and countless photos later, the adrenaline kept me
awake for most of the night. Heartwarming greetings and congratulatory
messages flooded in; selfies and instagrams fueled the ensuing social media
frenzy. I sat wide awake in the middle of the night, and felt overwhelmingly
humbled and blessed by the opportunity to experience something like this.
My most sincere gratitude goes to every one of those who devoted their
time, effort and energy into making this a night for all to remember. No
contribution is too small or trivial. This night is, without the shadow of a
doubt, a musical treat of the highest order, for which I am convinced I am
on the receiving end.
10. SPCC Alumni Choir and Orchestra with conductor Ms Carmen Koon.
11. SPCC Alumni Orchestra performing Caesar Franck’s
Psalm 150
.
12. Soloists from SPCC Alumni Choir performing in Aaron Copland’s
Old
American Songs
: (from left) Mr Ronald Kwok, Dr Tony Chau and Mr Eddy
Mak.
13. SPCC Alumni Choir performing in Mark Hayes’ world premiere of
Faith, Hope
and Love.
14. SPCC Alumni Choir performing in the finale
Keep the Home Fires Burning
and
Come to the Fair.
10
12
11
13
14
