JIS music concert goes tropical

JIS instrumental programme involves over 200 students and 16 teachers.

The Jerudong International School last week presented a "Tropical Music Concert" to a thrilled audience.

Held 'al fresco' in the JIS canteen amphitheatre, it was the first music performance for the new academic year.

The event was compared by veteran Stuart Johnston whose dry wit barely matched the sultry conditions in the JIS canteen.

The clear highlight of the evening was a rendering of "Lord of the Dance" in which the orchestra displayed a marvellous combination of dynamic control and rhythmic energy.

The Primary Choir once again charmed its audience, as did the Show Choir who performed among others a not too hygienic combination of "Grease" and "I Ain't Gonna Wash for a Week."

Both the Recorder Group and the Junior String Orchestra demonstrated some very promising ensemble playing and as always, the Jazz Band performed brilliantly with Fiona Fung on saxophone, a standout performer.

This concert bodes well for future musical events this year. After only eight weeks, the students have already produced music of an exceptional quality, a testimony to the JIS instrumental programme, which involves over 200 students and 16 teachers.

Aside from producing good musicians, the instrumental programme has succeeded in establishing a culture where music making is not so much seen as exceptional, but as natural.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin