Kompang SK Sungai Penchala

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.

Performances of 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)

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. 

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. 

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.

“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.

Shooting at Ijok, Kuala Selangor.

Instagram: @kompangsksungaipenchala