SGI President Ikeda's Encouragement

Youth is a truly wonderful thing. Unfortunately, though, this is often something that's hard to appreciate when we're young. Life passes by quickly. Before we know it, we are old. That's why in our youth we should be as active as we possibly can. Rather than a life of blank pages, live a life crammed full of memories -of battles well fought and wonderfully diverse experiences. Not to leave behind any history, to just grow old and die, is a sad way to live.

An Evening of Light Classic

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Good News

good news to share! i've just received a sms from Mendy tua pui.

Starting from 17th July 08, she will be officially an OBOIST in UTHM Orchestra! unfortunately, she has 2 learn on her own coz she's the only oboist in d orchestra. she's learning violin in her music class too.

Also, she had a new room mate from Bukit Mertajam that plays alto sax during high school.


Congratulations to Mendy!!

Pre-classical age part 2

From Egypt simple music and it been introduce to the Eastern civilizations. Eastern people found music like a source of magic would changes peoples emotions as a gift from Gods for example:

Orpheus been known as "the Father of Songs"


orpheus's head held by his wife





Apollo God of music,poetry and light

God of poetry. some songs is composed based on a poem

and more......


Than music is introduce to China. With far-reaching code of symbols which conferred upon it in addition to it's value as an art (the scores). The behaviour of individuals and of the state, of reflection the movements of the heavenly body at one and the same time a method of passing the time and that's the view of China towards music in the historical time. It's also believe it's power over the human minds was the strong and it's said that it's growing weaker since in proportion as it has become more widely defused that is generally supposed to possess magical properties.

end of part2

The earliest times to the pre-classical age pt.1

Music makes it's appearance in the west in the first centuries of the christian era in such a hamble to think that this was where it began, but in the distant past around thirty-five senturies B.C in the inhabitatants of Mesopotamia played on various kind of instruments there are concert held too. fragments have been discovered of harps,lyres and a sort of double oboe which was probably the predecessorof the Greek aulos.
the Egypt of the Pharaohs is still rich in relics. As early as the fourth dynasty, that is to say 2,700 B.C the paintings and bas-relief found in the royal tombs often repersent group of performers on musical instruments and most resembling our mordenorchestra. egyptology possess numerous examples of flutes,cynbals,sistraand harps of various of design

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How to Take Care of Your Flute?

~When handling your flute, make sure that your hands are clean and dry.
~During assembly, remember to always hold the parts of the flute on the edge, never hold it where the keys are.
~If you're not using your flute, disassemble it and store it inside its' case. If you don't have time to disassemble, place your flute where it will be safe from any damage.
~Always make it a point to clean your flute after you use it to avoid deterioration of the pads. Use a different cloth to clean the inside from the outside of your flute.
~Never use metal polish on your flute.
~Do not lubricate or oil your flute.
~Do not try to adjust the setting of your flute yourself unless you have a good idea what you're doing.
~Contact an expert flute repairman if you're having problems with your flute.
~Store your flute at room temperature.
~Don't store in heated or damp areas.
Have your flute checked once a year by a flute serviceman to ensure your flute is in tip-top shape.Assembling the flute

How to Clean Your Flute?

~Use a clean cloth (flannel cloth or a J cloth is good as long as it's not too long or too short) to clean the inside of your flute.
~Fold the cloth lengthwise in half and thread the edge of the cloth through the slot on the cleaning rod.
~The cloth must be wrapped snugly on the edge of the rod so you'll be better able to clean the inside of your flute.
~Wrap the rest of the cloth tightly around the rod and securely hold the end of the cloth and rod with your hand to avoid bunching up and getting stuck when cleaning the inside of the flute.
~Now push the cloth-covered rod all the way inside your flute and twist it as you move in and out. Be very careful when doing this. The head joint is the part of the flute that gets the most moisture so be sure to give it a thorough drying.
~The outside of the flute may be cleaned by gently using a clean damp cloth.
~Now you can store your flute in its' case when you're not using it. This will ensure that your flute will last longer and perform well.