Nova performs for PDS students
By Cedrina Norlaila A Clark

Cikgu Radzuan, Principal of PDS Secondary School poses with the Nova Ensemble and students Photo: Allan L 

PDS International School has once again become a venue for discovering a new kind of musical invention in a workshop held at the PDS-IS Main Hall yesterday. The workshop which was organised by the Office for Student Affairs for PDS School, in cooperation with the Brunei Music Society, brought to school the famous musical group called Nova Ensemble, whose innovative use of industrial and recyclable materials has brought them fame and admiration from around the world.

Nova's music spans the breadth of percussion, woodwind and horns. But it's not until you've heard these instruments in play that the mastery and sheer joy of this group is unfolded. Nova is a five-member band led by multi-wind instrumentalist Mark Cain. Mark is renowned for his innovative use of PVC pipe and other industrial materials dating back to his work with Ac/PVC in the 80's.

The students truly enjoyed this one-of-a-kind performance staged by Nova that day. They were also entertained by the musician's warmth and humour during and in between performances. After watching and learning the wonders of music innovation, the students of PDS International School had the chance to try and experiment with the different instruments that were used by the group.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin