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Tuesday, December 25, 2012 @ 2:11 PM
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Japan Trip Day 5!!
22 December
9:30am - We left Ramada Hotel
10:00am - We reached Osaka College of Music (OCM) Museum. We were led by the dean of the college for a tour around the museum, showcasing the various instruments from a variety of countries. We were allowed to try out the different instruments. It was a eye opening experience because we were able to try out various instruments like the musical saw, harpsichord and accordion. There were even some instruments that were made from human skulls. Interesting, right?!!!!
11.30am - We had lunch at their canteen. There were a wide array of food choices like ramen, hamburger steak and curry rice etc. We needed to clear after ourselves and be responsible for the mess we created.
1pm - We had rehearsal at OCM, before our master class. As it is our first time with a guest conductor, we were nervous and forgotten some parts during the rehearsal. After which, Professor Kitano conducted us for Gavotte and Cincinnatus March. Although he did not speak a lot of English, it forces us to listen more intently to his instructions. For those parts we were unsure of, he made us sing it out several times before playing repetitively. At one point, we were told to close our eyes while playing so as to listen out to each other more. Most of us benefited from the master class.
6.30pm - We arrived at the Izumi Concert Hall for Kinki University's Orchestra concert. It was a new experience for us, as it was an Orchestra, which many of us had never seen before. Overall, it was a great experience for us.
On the way back to the hotel, after giving comments about our performance, Mr Ong told us to "Remember to Remember" the lessons learnt at the master class.
Sign off, group 2
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