Canada’s National Day is on June 27th.

I’m told to prepare for that day. My first time experiencing exposure in playing piano to the public.
It was on that day, I played for the first time in public.

Before that day came, I prepared not only for my fingers , but also my attire. We went around shopping for formal clothes. But on that day, I just wore a red t-shirt saying Canada.

The event was held in Sheraton Hotel. I arrived there to see lots of people.

Expression Music School was assigned to supply music. Music played by the selected students .

There were Piano playing and violin playing. Young musicians awaited their turn eagerly. I didn’t have to wait, because I’m the first in line. I have 15 minutes to complete my medley of  five songs.
After I started playing, I didn’t feel nervous anymore. I just started to play and play like I usually do but only to the best of my corners.

The ambassador of Canada gave a speech in a hall after the pianists were done. The national day was celebrated afterwards, with a barbeque by the poolside. With violinists playing they’re all by the poolside to entertain the guests. I could see the smile on the guests’ faces , enjoying ,not only the food, the music by the pool side.

It was quite a day. Its a great experience for a first time. Even though I’m the eldest there, I still enjoyed the day very much as for playing the piano and entertaining the guests. I’m looking forward for more opportunities like such for me again to attend to.

Now I know what it really feels like to play in the public .

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