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Illustration by Soo Cheng Mun Sr3B
Regardless of their individual differences, the three orchestras share one goal in
common: To succeed. Even with the hardships they had to endure during the pandemic

lockdown, they never gave up on their hope to strive for their future. Each of the
orchestras still has lots to learn and grow. With the constant desire to learn and improve,
we can expect to see more vibrant activities being hosted in the upcoming months.

Orchestras still hold a special place in our hearts as a link to the past in a world
where technology is advancing quickly. The orchestra acts as a constant reminder of
both the incredible human ability to build something greater than ourselves, and the
transcendent power of music. As the harmonious play of the instruments ring throughout

the concert hall, orchestras continue to be symbols of creative excellence and reminders
of our shared humanity. So, let’s rejoice in the symphonic tapestry that orchestras weave
as they continue to inspire future generations to come.

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Written by Wong Cheng Hui Jr3S(3)

She pushed the basement door open. The room was laminated
in a layer of dust, and she walked in with her heart heavy, eyes trained
on a single object in the room. The lights in the basement had long
stopped working, and there had been no one to replace them.

She walked forward, crouching down. Her hands brushed over
the surface of the cassette player. The dust coated her fingertips. She
hit the power button. There was already a tape inside.

Click.
Silence.
Was it broken?
Then —
The soft plucking of strings.

She listened to it carefully, trying to commit the melody to
memory. It was an easy tune, the kind of piece a beginner would learn
within their first month of guitar lessons.

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