Brought to you by Taylor’s University College’s Music Club
Once again, Taylor’s University College’s Music Club successfully organised Musical Night 2007 which was performed to a large, upbeat crowd on July 21 at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the college. This annual event, with the inaugural Musical Night held last year aims to provide a platform for young, passionate and talented music students to showcase their talent to the public apart from increasing musical appreciation among youth of today.
"Music is a creative arts. Like a mirror, it reflects our thoughts, feelings and aspirations. With this in mind, the club creates another milestone this year by using this event to give something back to society. Profits generated from this event will be donated to Rumah Charis Children Home and it is our hope that this tradition will carry on in years to come," enthuses Chan Jo Ann, president of Taylor’s Music Club.
Bearing this enthusiasm, Musical Night 2007 managed to raise almost RM6000 from profits generated from sales of tickets as well as contributions from sponsors for Rumah Charis.
With its unique blend of classical and contemporary music, this year’s Musical Night was a truly unforgettable event. From pop to classical, jazz to rock, music aficionados were treated to an enchanting evening of diverse music styles.
The night kicked off with a commendable performance by Taylor’s String Ensemble, featuring a solo flautist. This was followed by an entertaining dance specially performed by children from Rumah Charis. A powerful rendition of Hero and Memory by Janice Chiang later further mesmerized the audience.
The Dwn and Telephony Delivery provided the rock element for the night. The two bands, each with their own distinctive styles certainly had the crowd going.
Another band, Awakening Emotion literally brought the house down with its unique fusion of jazz and disco music. With Chee Chao on the organ, Chin Suet playing the piano and Kuvendran Vyanan, the saxophonist, the three musicians jazzed their way to the hearts of the audience with September and a Disco Medley.
However, amidst all these genres, classical flavour was still maintained with piano solo performances by Jo Ann and Chia Zheng Hwuang. Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No.5 in C minor (1st mvmt) provided a tragic feel which touched the audience. Her next piece, Danza del gaucho matrero (“Dance of the Arrogant Cowboy”) - a 20th century song by Argentinean composer, Ginastera was delightfully delivered by Jo Ann in all its wild and furious nature. Zheng Hwuang then toned down the atmosphere with Valentine and Variations on a Kanon giving just the right touch of romance.
A Petaling Street Love Story – a short musical produced by members of Taylor’s Music Club was also well received by the audience. Centred on a beautiful, aspiring nightclub singer forced into marriage with an arrogant Dato’, the musical chronicles the challenges and conflicts faced by the girl in order to be with her true love. Come What May, the ending song left audiences feeling somewhat touched and subdued.
When our guest performer, popular and talented local artiste, Chan Kwok Fai stepped on stage, the crowd screamed and went wild. The champion of Astro Talent Quest 2005 performed several tracks from his debut album – VOIS, leaving the audience clamouring for more. An autograph signing session followed where fans of his grabbed this opportunity to meet him in person and have some pictures taken with him.
That night, it was not all about music only. As music is synonymous with dance, there was also a hip-hop dance performance by the first runner-up of the Inter-College Dance Competition – Mirage. Besides that, students from INTEC came up with an interesting modern dance complete with weird hairdos and funky costumes.
Hopefully, next year’s turnout will be even bigger with more top-notch performances by the students.
P.S. Photos for Musical Night are on the way. Do look out for them later =>
Written and posted by,
Chan Jo Ann
President of Music Club
