Vincent was very happy representing Malaysia at the Asia Pacific Junior Original Concert 2011 in Bangkok, Thailand. Since the APJOC2011 was his first prestigious International event, he felt a little overwhelmed whether his composition and performance would meet the International standard.
So, he worked very hard on his composition, Flight of the Gargoyles. He told me he couldn’t wait to play his piece of music at the beautiful Aksra Theatre in Bangkok. Looking back, it has been a challenging journey for Vincent since he started writing Flight of the Gargoyles. It was called something differently back then. As the music changed its moods and styles, a gargoyle’s image seemed most suitable for his composition. He had decided to write a character piece because he wanted to tell a story through his music! Sometimes Vincent wondered if he had brought something new and interesting to the world of music. He said he wanted to continue writing music when time allows. How his second composition will sound like and when will it be ready, we have to wait and see.
Through his musical journey, Vincent has become more disciplined and determined when doing anything. He may seem too serious for a ten year-old boy, but he actually loves reading and telling some jokes (if he’s in the mood ha..ha…) After the Concert was over, Vincent told me he felt great as he has achieved something cool. Finally, his Gargoyle could fly!
As a parent who has to go though all the ups and downs with my little composer, I really hope that my boy’s achievement will be inspiring to everyone around him; to work hard, to persevere and to believe that everything is possible!
I’m deeply grateful to Vincent’s Teacher, Mr. Ricky Lew who has guided him throughout the journey of Flight of the Gargoyles. Vincent has learned music with Ricky since he was four years old. He has a wonderful experience learning different interesting pieces of music. I wasn’t aware of that before until after six years learning music here in the Digital Music Academy in Penang. It seems like Vincent’s musical knowledge has increased so much and he learned to appreciate all kind of music too.
That’s why Vincent couldn’t wait to hear the compositions from other performers at the APJOC2011! Meeting with the fellow performers from different countries was really fun. Our time-table was tight before the Concert, but we managed to get acquainted and learn about each other. Although the performers came from different cultures and speak in different languages, they had one thing in common; they love music!
I also would like that thank the APJOC2011 Organizer Committee (Pix. Below) for the memorable experience. Your generous hospitality really made our stays seem so short.
Last but not least, Thank you, Yamaha Music Malaysia (Pix Below) for giving my little boy the opportunity to express his musical creativity to the world. We can’t wait to attend the APJOC 2012 in KL.
Sue
