The KIS school choir opened the week with a live performance on Monday singing a selection of songs including Scarborough Fair, Imagine and Amazing Grace. The main event of the week was held on the Tuesday when Alex Glinsky, former principal bassoon player for the Russian National Orchestra, joined KIS students for a musical workshop. Students were given the chance to try out several musical instruments including ukuleles, recorders, African drums, electronic keyboards and even a didgeridoo!
KIS are launching and new music programme, which offers private one-on-one tuition with professional musicians. Head of Music Mike Davison told The Phuket News, “It is all about getting students involved. Students here love music and the more we can get them up on stage and performing in front of others the better.
“Busking week has provided an informal setting for the students to come and give it a go. Getting up on stage by yourself can be a rather nerve racking experience, however busking is seen as a less formal style of performance. This meant that we have had lots of students signing up to come play and sing, it is really encouraging to see.”
A donation box was left at the front of all performances. As always, parents, staff and students of KIS gave generously. All the money that was raised throughout the week is going to be donated to Ban Koh Lone School which is an ongoing project for KIS. The money will help them to repair their classrooms, buy new resources and improve the life of the children on the small island.