NYPGC & Future Plans

I was on my way home from Westmall earlier this evening. Just went there to drop off 2 library books, and at the same time, did some small little shopping. Bought 1 book and 1 DVD. On my way home, I was thinking about re-joining NYPGC (Nanyang Polytechnic Guitar Club). Although I was a senior, ex-Executive Committee member, I felt that its just a title. In fact, if given a chance to serve again, I rather be a Committee Advisor.

Being a Committee Advisor is like being a Board of Director in a company. The Board of Director member does not make an decision. All he/she does is to simply provide suggestions, advice and counsel to the existing committee. I like to be in that position. After all, I'm just like any other member in the club. I don't need a title really.

For all 3 years, I think it'll be nice to just remain as the Board of Advisors. And just be able to participate in all the activities and camps available. Ofcourse, I'll offer to help out with the planning, organizing of events, and running of the event. But I hope to be able to provide advice and leadership training.

After going through life, and work, and all the ups and downs, I feel that its good to be able to impart something to these young people. Music, playing in an ensemble is not about skill, or ability, or gifting. Its about playing as a team. Learning to complement each other's weaknesses and strengths.

I'm not sure how it sounds really, but I thought of an idea...who knows, maybe it can happen someday...I think its good to have a camp each year, and the theme of the camp should revolve around teamwork. Because playing in an ensemble is really about being a team.

I also thought of introducing the idea of having a leadership workship once a year...to develop new leaders...to coach and mentor specific players in the club. I realized that to be a good musician, its always important to have a right mentor. I might not be perfect, but I certainly like to model the traits of my elder sister, whose presently mentoring me in music. And she's a really really good musician. To many of my relatives, and her past music teachers, my sis is a music prodigy. She got distinctions for Piano Grade 8 at just 12 years old. She did her Diploma by the time she was 17. And when she was 22, she began writing music professionally for famous mando-pop singers like Ah Mei, Sun, Coco Li, and a few others. It's such a priviledge to be mentored by her right now.

Personally, I've set my sights on finishing my Diploma in Music within the next 5 years. And during this period of time, I also like to mentor people with great potential, and give them opportunities to expose themselves.

Well, let's just see how it turns out...my bursary interview has been switched to an earlier timing. It'll be happening this Wednesday, at 4.45pm @ WDA. Let's see how it goes first.