The Concert

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At Musik-und Singschule on Sunday evening, excitement and expectation filled the air.
Yes, the day finally arrived for the first concert.
Will Seafield receive support from local folks? Will there be numbers to fill the auditorium?


The maiden trip taken by the bold Seafieldians to carve a name for their country, school and themselves against all odds. Nothing could stop the determined ones to venture to Heidelberg.


We were glad the audience was big enough to make us feel welcomed. We were grateful that music lovers informed through the local media and brochures were here to give us support. Many host families of the Seafieldians came in droves to give us the boost. It was a warm effort.


Dr. Gerner, the supportive local mayor of the youth section came in early and told us that he was looking forward to an evening of good music and performance. He has never heard renditions in the Malay Language. He had heard about us through the music director of the school.


On the extreme right is the music director of Musik-und Singschule, Herr Kersten Mueller, who had graciously allowed this tie to continue and giving us the fullest support. We were grateful for the presence of the Malaysian Consul General; Mr. John Samuel who rushed here for the concert. He was acompanied by Karen, his spouse. The evening had actually brought about a closer tie between the Malaysia and the German city of Heidelberg.

Our well-attired team in their colourful attire were greeted with grand applauses from the audience. Don't they look smart?

The evergreen Dikir Barat renditions of Wau Bulan and Anak Tupai threw in much Malay local flavour which entertained the audience well.

Zuhri and Shakir are powerful ones with their voices holding the fort.

Dinie, Gayatri and Preveena sang with their hearts; they were out to make their renditions unfrogettable ones.

The team sang songs which depicted the colourful dispostion of Malaysia through Burung Kakak Tua, Jalur Gemilang and P. Ramlee's Bunyi Gitar that saw the audience supporting in good tempo.

Although only a strength of 4 voices, the boys were able to put up a good show. Their West Side Story Medley caught the audiences in stitches as they were really entertaining.

When they sang Joseph and the Amzing Technicolor Dreamcoat medley; they are telling the local folks that Malaysia is a land of varied cultures, religions and traditions. They sing in any form as long as they bring meaning to their audience. I enjoyed the rendition totally.

It was nostalgic when the Seafield choir combined effort with the Heidelberg Jugendchord to render Auf einim Baum ein Kuckuck sab and Chan Mali Chan. John Samuel regretted not bringing their children along for the concert.


Both the music teachers, Suzanna Saw and Esther Witt hugged in understanding, love and appreciation for one another. They are the main figures who have made the dream come through with days and months of preparation, corresoondences and determination to let things happen. Indeed it has happened. Good effort.


The last rendition of Because We Are Friends caught many in tears . We were touched for the friendship and hope it will continue to grow in the future... because we are friends.

Dr. Gerner spoke words of appreciation and gave us a gift.

We gave away more. We appreciate all that had happened and hope for even stronger ties for the days to come.

The pretty choir girls tasted of their own glory and hard work.

A Malaysian Concert like this one also saw us meeting an ex-expariate who taught German in ITM in the mid 70s. He kept asking for the well - being of Malaysia and I politely informed him that it is time to visit Malaysia again. Also with us is the lady in the dark suit; Ms Julia the owner of the local food stall; The Serai. Julia gives her daughter full support and was instrumental in making the venture come true.

It was an evening which the principal said was commendable; at least when she was able to get to know the leaders of the local town . Our hope is to meet again.