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Sornthong Contest At first, I didn’t expect myself to pass the competition, but I guess I did. I really enjoy playing instruments, and playing Thai instruments make me feel really good. To pass, I had to work really hard and come on Saturdays to practice the song with my teacher. I guess I am pretty proud of myself for making it to this round. Thank you Kru A for teaching me these past 5 years. I have really improved since the beginning. (Rika, G6)
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ongratulations to Hui Hui (G10), Cake (G6), Rika (G6), Tiger (G5), Becky (G5), Don (G3) and Dol (G3) who passed on the first round of the Sornthong Music Contest 2020-2021 for the trophy in honor of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklao Chaoyuhua” Last year Hui Hui, a grade 10 student now, was the only one that passed to the final round of this contest, earning second place. However, this year was the first year that multiple students passed to the Semi-Final round more. Participants included 1,722 contestants around Thailand including Primary and Secondary school. This shows great improvement and dedication! Let’s celebrate their experience. Please cheer for them!!! Kru A I can’t believe it’s my 7th year entering the Sornthong competition; time really does fly by quickly. Thank you to Kru A for your support and encouragement throughout the years. Congratulations to the kids who passed on the first round as well. I am really happy to see the younger grades taking interest in Thai music and dedicating their time into it. The future of Thai music will be brighter than ever! (Hui Hui, G10)
I felt very happy that I passed, and I have to thank Kru A and a lot more people for making this possible. I will practice everyday, and have a positive attitude while I practice. (Becky G5) I am Dol, a Grade 3 student. I play a thai instrument called the Ranad or Thai xylophone. I am happy and proud to be one of the representatives of Concordian International School for the Sornthong competition. I would like to thank Kru A for all her support and I will do my best in the next round. Every time I play Ranad, I feel very thrilled as the Ranad is a Thai traditional instrument. I want more people to play the Ranad and make it more popular. (Dol, G3) I am Don, a third grader. I play a Thai instrument called Ranad or in English, a Thai xylophone.I am very glad to have passed the first round in Sornthong. I feel lucky to be part of this competition as it is very hard. I would like to thank Kru A for helping me as she gave so much patience in our practice. She also encouraged me to do my best and to concentrate. I hope some of you will be interested in playing Ranad as it will help you to have more patience, be attentive and have self-discipline. I hope to pass the second round and go to the finals and to be an inspiration to all! (Don, G3)
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Before getting into this competition, I had to learn the song. I come in on weekends with my friends who would be in the same competition to learn the song. I had to practice a lot at home and also at school to get ready. I was proud of myself when I found out I made it into the competition. It was an honor to be able to participate in this competition. I hope that this competition goes well! (Cake, G6)
The Sornthong Contest rounds up people from all over the country to find the one that is the best in each Thai Classical instrument. The judges are so called “superstars” because they are experts in those instruments. One that passes to the final round and wins the whole competition will get the trophy from the king himself. I am really happy that I made it to the 2nd round, and whatever the result is I would do my best and please cheer for me! (Tiger, G5)