I was at Willing Hearts Soup Kitchen for community service organised by my company when I got a text from hubby who accompanied IZ to his group lesson.
"Mr Lee ask if IZ like to perform later at Simei CC at 12pm"
I was like, "what? does he even want that?"
"Mdm Teo says he wants"
They came to pick me, went home, ate, changed and off we went to Simei CC.
I didn't even know which song he was going to play.
Then Mdm Teo told me "Song of the Wind".
IZ was oblivious of what was going on, he just followed suit. He told me he didn't want to perform when we were going to assemble with the rest. I said ok, although my heart fluttered (why did you agree in the first place? beats me, really).. But I also told myself, it's ok, it was not planned, so it's ok if he really didn't want to do it.
The moment he saw so many kids in the dance studio playing their violins, he said "I need my violin", and he started playing.
Mr Lee was arranging the group when we were told IZ was going to play solo and we had to go to the stage right away. The audience was waiting for the next show!
I briefly told IZ to introduce himself (not knowing what else to say/do - I was anxious, nervous, panic, lost)..
He didn't want to go up the stage alone, so I had to go with him, and hid behind the curtain.
He started "Hello! My name is IZ. I am 4 years old"
And started his piece.
I couldn't breathe.
I guess the dad was anxious too, for the video he took, was shaking.. badly.
He was off pitch, but I gave him credit for being so brave, steady and cool on the stage, went on even when there was mistake.
I couldn't have done it as well as he did.
Proud of him.
He's still oblivious of the whole thing.. he said "I practised on the stage, alone".
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| His first solo performance @ Changi Simei CC Open House |
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