This is part 1 of my Malaysia trip and it is the main reason why I went to Malaysia, KL in specific. I had arrived 1 day before my audition and when I woke up on the day of my audition, I almost couldn't believe that THIS IS THE DAY. Being alone in Malaysia was quite lonesome. I've realised that travelling alone you would tend to talk to strangers more. There was this guy from UK who asked me if the shop that I had dinner served good food. And from there, we continued with a conversation. There was also this guy from China who talked to me... Why? Cause he said he came to Malaysia to look for a friend but his friend went overseas, he has no money and needs some for a meal. And... He is a GM! Its just absurd! No money, no credit card? Best was... a day later, he approached me on the streets again! Arggh!
Back on my audition, many have asked me how it went. Thanks a lot for the concern! :) And thanks to those who prayed for me and wished me all the best! Yeah! I REALLY APPRECIATE IT... My overall thoughts about the audition, I didn't meet my own expectations. I really practiced hard for my 2 pieces but at the audition, I made many mistakes :( Other components went pretty fine, I HOPE! The examiners were very nice and encouraging though... It wasn't like ABRSM exams. When I went in they said, "Hi! Welcome!" Shaked my hand and we introduce ourselves. It was like making new friends. Really quite cool. I was mainly tested by this female examiner, I have quite a good impression of her :)
Apart from the audition itself, I talked to quite a number of people who went for the audition. It is not exactly quite me to talk to strangers. But, I enjoyed talking to them! Many were from other countries, I was the only true-blue Singaporean there? There was a Malaysian who studied in Singapore and a Japanese who has been living in Singapore for 11years. The rest were from Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam... They were all rather young too... An average age of 17, 18 years old? I am... 23 years old this year! I exchanged contact with one of them, so at least if the both of us make it to Berklee, I would have 1 friend! Haha... I hope we all do well :)
My hotel room at KL, Grand Seasons Hotel. First time staying in a hotel alone. With a big bed to myself...
ICOM (International College of Music), the place where the audition was held. This is also my piano teacher's school.
Results of my audition will be out early next month. I certainly do hope I get selected. It is my dream to go to Berklee! And of course, to improve by leaps and bounds... But whatever it is, I am certain that God has plans for me :)
Another reason is... I wish to save my friend's head...
-LeB-
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
My Berklee Audition
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4 comments:
Cool entry. I tried out for Berklee too in February in Miami. I am 22 years old and I play guitar. Good luck getting in! :)
hey! i'm from singapore. (: (: did you get into icom in the end?? i plan to get there next year in march. but i gotta finish my o levels this year first. and i'm gonna visit the place during the national day weekend! but i really really really wanna get in cos i wanna go to berklee REALLY REALLY badly. and its probably the only way i'll get into berklee at all. did the audition go well and what did you play? i havn't even sent in a application and i'm already getting nervous. (: if you could, could you email me at lowjiyin@hotmail.com would really really love to know how it went. thanks. (: - Jiyin
hey man did you get in at the end??! cool post. if you need any help on the audition check out my blog http://berkleeaudition.blogspot.com/
Hello everyone i'm going for an audition on march 22,i am not nervous yet,i've practised really hard.please if anyone has any goood advice for me i'm willin to hear- here's my email: [s.odezi@yahoo.com ]I am not very good with sight reading though....i am quite slow.please assist with suggestions.
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