Petra Chorale @ Singapore Bible College 7 Feb 2010
I thank God for the opportunity to watch Petra Chorale performed again in Singapore.
Petra Chorale came to Singapore in 2001. At that time, Aris Sudibyo, an SBC alumni was their Conductor. They sang, performed and dance, just like MusicMin, and the difference is only that they do it 10 times better. Though I was never part of Petra, I felt like I was one of them.
Last night, 7 Feb 2010, Petra Chorale visited Singapore again. Under the new leadership of Rubin Lukito (one talented artist who taught me to sing once), another alumni of SBC, they performed at SBC Worship Hall. And Yes, it was such a fascinating performance, such a witness of God's gift of languages, such a display of the richness of ethnic cultures in Indonesia. I almost hope that I can be part of them.
They performed in two sessions. The first, some standard repertoires including popular anthems, hymns and classical pieces. The second, which is the real highlight, was when the team of 30+ people performed in a series of traditional songs, complete with folk dances, and full costumes! It was such a marvel, how each song were being performed seamlessly and non-stop, even though they need to change for each of the songs.
They basically swept through Chicken-Hunting song from Papua (Irian), Sik-Sik Sibatumanikam (Batak, North Sumatra), Monggo (Java), Janger (Bali) and Tokigong, and a few songs which I can't remember. The marvelled crowd readily gave applause after each songs for they were so awed by the richness of the costume, song, and dances combined together.
I left the worship hall, full of praise in my heart. The praise is for the great performance, and also for the greatness of God. My performance days, are over, at least the singing and dancing and performing in theatre. But there are other types of performances waiting for me and you.
Are we able to perform in such a way, that brings satisfaction to God, as much as to our heart, and at the same time, make people marvel at the mighty works of God? We are able to. Where? in our family, our working places, wherever we are, we are enabled to perform for God.
Remember, no matter what you do, God is always your faithful Audience.
Petra Chorale came to Singapore in 2001. At that time, Aris Sudibyo, an SBC alumni was their Conductor. They sang, performed and dance, just like MusicMin, and the difference is only that they do it 10 times better. Though I was never part of Petra, I felt like I was one of them.
Last night, 7 Feb 2010, Petra Chorale visited Singapore again. Under the new leadership of Rubin Lukito (one talented artist who taught me to sing once), another alumni of SBC, they performed at SBC Worship Hall. And Yes, it was such a fascinating performance, such a witness of God's gift of languages, such a display of the richness of ethnic cultures in Indonesia. I almost hope that I can be part of them.
They performed in two sessions. The first, some standard repertoires including popular anthems, hymns and classical pieces. The second, which is the real highlight, was when the team of 30+ people performed in a series of traditional songs, complete with folk dances, and full costumes! It was such a marvel, how each song were being performed seamlessly and non-stop, even though they need to change for each of the songs.
They basically swept through Chicken-Hunting song from Papua (Irian), Sik-Sik Sibatumanikam (Batak, North Sumatra), Monggo (Java), Janger (Bali) and Tokigong, and a few songs which I can't remember. The marvelled crowd readily gave applause after each songs for they were so awed by the richness of the costume, song, and dances combined together.
I left the worship hall, full of praise in my heart. The praise is for the great performance, and also for the greatness of God. My performance days, are over, at least the singing and dancing and performing in theatre. But there are other types of performances waiting for me and you.
Are we able to perform in such a way, that brings satisfaction to God, as much as to our heart, and at the same time, make people marvel at the mighty works of God? We are able to. Where? in our family, our working places, wherever we are, we are enabled to perform for God.
Remember, no matter what you do, God is always your faithful Audience.
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