I was posted to Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Penchala in July 2013. I was shocked to find a small kampung school located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. I would come across chickens & cows on the way to school. I even told myself, “Instead of sending me here, might as well send me off to rural areas”. Well, as time passes by, I fell in love with the students & environment. I feel it is my duty to share my musical knowledge & open up these children’s eyes & experiences in music. I started a lot of teams here such as choir, dance (modern ya, I don’t do traditional), keyboard, & kompang.
My boys here are talented. They learned kompang from their elders at the surau. I only brush them up & take them for competition & shows. Syukur alhamdulillah our kompang team is doing really well.
Here is a video of their performances in the year 2018.
I use this opportunity to:
1. Give my boys exposure.
2. Give my boys experience.
3. Make extra money for music. (For any purpose regarding music for the school)
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Shooting of the drama “Pujaan Hati Kanda” with Mira Filzah & Remy Ishak at Ijok. |
Our biggest achievement is being a part of a TV3 drama, “Pujaan Hati Kanda”. They asked us to sponsor ourselves as a kompang team for the drama & I quickly said why not. Others were saying that I should not take this offer because we are not being paid. Well, I took it for the experience. How often do you get to be on TV? Rarely! Grab any opportunity that comes to you! Experiences are priceless. It cannot be bought.
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One with the actor. |
Syukur alhamdulillah I have a very strong group of supporting parents. One of the parent were willing to take my boys all the way to Ijok. I am super thankful for having a group of supportive parents. If I were to go by myself, not all of my boys would have to experience to be casted in a TV drama.
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Aiman’s solo shot. |
Aiman Nurhakim was the leader for my kompang group last year. He achieved 5A’s & 1B for his UPSR. Now he is in MRSM. Who says playing music will drag your studies down? Musicians are supposed to be disciplined with all the hardwork & practices.
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“Pujaan Hati Kanda” |
I will not say that my kompang group is the best in Kuala Lumpur. I would say that this is all fated & ‘rezeki’. As long as you are willing to sacrifice & commit. That is all we need in music.
Talent.
Commitment.
Support.
Effort.
Discipline.
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Shooting at Ijok, Kuala Selangor. |
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