1st KL in action.
The Enormous 12 took stage at Dewan Sri Pinang for National Singing Competition.
- You start telling Boys what not to bring to camps.
- You start skipping dinner after work just to make sure you are there on time for Boys' practices.
- You start learning how to motivate Boys before their competitions.
- You start sacrificing your working hours to hunt for Boys' competition costumes.
- You start praying from them every night so that they do well in their competitions.
- You start checking what the Boys are eating before the competition so that they don't hurt their throats.
- You start bringing mints, halls, hacks, and gums for the Boys, just in case.
- You start telling them they have won the competition even before it begins.
- You start scolding anyone who's in your Boys' way during their final rehearsal.
- You start looking at them, giving them the "don't worry" smile at the backstage.
- You start sweating when the music plays.
- You start crying when the Boys finally take their bow on the stage.
- You start saying "Its OK, I'm very proud of you guys!" when the result is announced.
- And you start finding ways to make sure the Boys get their trophy back the next Pesta.
This Pesta was totally a different experience compared to the one I've attended in 2006. It is mainly because I am no longer simply a participant but a supporter and instructor to our very own 1st KL Boys.
Though the results were not as pleasing as expected, I am proud because the Boys did their best. Given the short time (for the singing team preparation), a 3rd Runner-up is a blessing. The Boys learned everything from scratch in 3 weeks and the choreography in three days during the final camp. From choosing the song, re-arranging the music, setting the harmony parts, figuring the choreography steps, and teaching them to the Boys, it was a long yet memorable journey.
I want to take this opportunity to thank all the instructors who had spent their valuable time with the Boys.
Overall, 1st KL did slide back a little since the last Pesta. However, it is fair to say that the level of the competitiveness has risen and it was a stiff one that our Boys underwent.
19th National BB Pesta competition results:
Band
Champion: 1st Johor Bharu
1st Runner-up: 3rd Kuala Lumpur
2nd Runner-up: 1st Kuala Lumpur
Best Drum Major
Champion: 3rd Kuala Lumpur
1st Runner-up: 1st Kuala Lumpur, 1st Johor Bharu
Singing
Champion: 2nd Subang Jaya
1st Runner-up: 1st Johor Bharu
2nd Runner-up: 8th Penang
3rd Runner-up: 1st Kuala Lumpur
Dancing
Champion: 16th Penang
1st Runner-up: 1st Johor Bharu
2nd Runner-up: 3rd Kuala Lumpur
Drill
Champion: 8th Penang
1st Runner-up: 16th Penang
2nd Runner-up: 3rd Kuala Lumpur
For more detailed results, click here.
1st KL shall rock the next Pesta down south, Johor Bharu!
