Master and Studio Classes 1

This semester, we are packed with 2 master classes, 2 studio classes, an aural exam, a theory exam and the violin exam. That's quite a lot of happenings for half a year!! Practice is done daily on our part but we also trust God that His blessings is bountiful! Tomorrow will be Master class 2. God speed!! :)  

First time trying out a sweet pastel pink bow tie. Initially little boy was against it but after showing him several pictures of boys and men looking smart and neat the pink bow ties, lil boy relented though his face wasn't v agreeable at first.

Preparing, warming up before Master class started.

Finally, Master Class 1 was over!! Yeh! :)

Studio Class 1 happened to be on the day where our First Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew, was cremated. There was a 15.1 KM procession from the Parliament House to National University Cultural Centre. Everyone decided to wear white (or black) as a form of respect and to show mourning for the demise of this great man, us included.

Pb in her white dress. Abby in her usual white fur! :)

Rb in his white and black bow tie to show respect for Mr Lee.

Respect.

We were afraid of traffic jam which might result in us being late for Studio Class. So we left home much earlier. The traffic was v smooth and we ended up having lots of time. Thus we had breakfast in Burger King instead :)

After parking the car at Bugis Plus, papa came over to join us in breakfast.

This was our first Studio Class and it was an eye opener! Ye lao shi's pupils played v well and they were all in different grades. Rb was v surprised to be called to play first because usually in Master Class, he was usually the last few to play. Thus mentally he was not v well prepared and did not play with his usual gusto and expression. It was rather slow, draggy and wary. His teacher gave him a second chance and played along with him for a booster. It was much better for the second time! Phew!

Rb and his v pretty and elegant Ye lao Shi. She's really v good and patient with Rb and she's also v encouraging. Rb is still in the midst of improving and sometimes he dreams during class! But Ye lao shi has never put him down. She's always trying her best to explain the techniques to Rb so that his flaws can be corrected. We really thank God for her!!! God is so good!!