MSO students bring classical music to Baclayan

Young musicians from the Manila Symphony Orchestra Academy enjoyed a 4-day music camp at the SFI organic farm in Baclayan (View video).  The back-to-nature experience turned out to be a the experience of a life time.  Read their poetic comments below.

“Going up to Baclayan mountain was like taking a stairway to heaven. The ambiance grew stronger as I heard angelic music coming from the peak and I couldn’t help but think, ‘Did I die on the way here?’  As I reached the wooden house, I saw them.  I wasn’t wrong. They were angels.  Not because they’re dead but because they can perform miracles.  they fumed plain pieces into sound, sound into music, music into beauty and beauty into art.” –Marc Daniel U. Marque

“Joining the Summer Out There music camp was a completely unique and brand new experience as it was the first time I’ve been so far away from home without any relatives.  days before the camp, I’ve already had sleepless nights caused by the tingling excitement in me.” –Paul Edward Liu, 16

“My experience at Summer Out There was one of the best things that could’ve happened to me.” –Bianca Denise Layog, 11

“When I first had a thought of this camp, I didn’t expect so much.The only activity that came fettering in my mind was to practice,practice and practice.  But it seems like I was wrong…because eventually, I actually have come to realize the real essence of this camp.”–Irish llagan,14

“The farm at the Baclayan farm was awesome. It was nice knowing you could walk around without shoes and your feet wouldn’t get dirty. Practicing barefoot, for some reason, made me feel good. When I needed help, I could always turn to my friends.”— Bianca Denise G.Layog,11

“I have come to realize that practice isn’t just about the number of hours you’ve spent, the number of pieces you’ve played and the number of exercises you’ve tried. Serious and mindful practice focuses on what you feel as a musician.”–Irish llagan,14