Verdant Dreams 2010, the first Woodwind and Percussion concert DHSCO has organised, the first Woodwind and Percussion concert held by a secondary school at an external concert hall (according to Mr Tay). 5 years back, this was what my batch had wanted to do, holding our very own Woodwind and Percussion concert in the school auditorium. We decided on a couple of songs, we came up with a rough poster design, but it never came to pass. It's just wonderful that after all these years, our dream's finally fulfilled! That already broke new grounds, and I'm extremely proud of what DHSCO has achieved.

I guess the sweetest thing for me each time I go back for DHSCO concerts, besides the onstage glamour and adrenaline rush, is the growth of not only the orchestra but also the individual members. It's pretty amazing, how we never used to believe in non-musical "gimmicks", but it has changed now. Why not? As long as the music standard isn't compromised, bringing little elements of fun onto the stage is always a joy for the performers and audience. And of course, it's always a beautiful sight looking at how the juniors blossom year after year, from timid little kids who were afraid even to play, to performers who're able to really let go and move with the music. I was talking to this junior yesterday, and she mentioned the East Zone Primary Schools camp where she was a mere Primary 4 kid and I was her student leader. Now, she's already in Year 3 and we're performing on the same stage! DHSCO just unites us in different ways, heh.

This concert's indeed one of the more fun and memorable ones, and it touched me in a different way. Perhaps it's a dream come true for the Woodwind and Percussion Ensemble, perhaps it's the pride of seeing the juniors grow, perhaps it's the delight in seeing long-lost seniors back again, perhaps it was simply the encore that saw Year 2 students all the way to working adults performing on the same stage. It's always nostalgic going back, and this time it was no different. Thank God for DHSCO, and the honour of being a part of this. :)