OSR wishing you all the joys and wonders of EID UL-FITR !
May it bring you many happy moments to cherish forever..

LIU YI RETALLICK - In 1998, came to Malaysia at the age of four.

2. Shortly afterwards, started learning violin with Markus Gundermann, Concert Master of the MPO. Now, 10 years on and at age 14 years old, playing chamber music with Encounter String Quartet and is also a member of OSR.

3. Attend a Chinese School and beside music, devote spare time to reading and playing sports.

DR. TAKAHISA OTA - well known as Dr. Ota started with flute since 1965 under the tutelage of Professor Masao Yoshida and Takeshi Koizuma.

2. Later was a member of ' Waseda University Orchestra ' which won the Grand-Prix during the
' World Amateur Orchestra Competition ' organized by 'Herbert Von Karajan' in Germany. Also
a trainer of the ' Shin-Symphony Orchestra', Japan and a few other orchestra.

3. Had been a Conductor to the National Symphony Orchestra of Malaysia (NSO) from year 1993 to 2000. As Music Advisor to the same NSO from year 2005 to 2007 (sponsored by the Japanese Government through JICA). Received Ph.D in music from 'Somerset University, Belgium'.

4. At present, has been dedicated as 2nd Conductor to Orkestra Simfoni Remaja (OSR)

MAYYA MUSAEVA - started violin studies at age 7 in Tashkent. In 1986 - Received 'Red Diploma' (Diploma with Distinction) from 'Tashkent State Music College'.

2. Further studies another 5 years at 'Tashkent State Conservatory'. For another 5 years performing with the 'State Boshol Academic Theatre Navoi of Uzbekistan from year 1992.

3. Since 1997, being the Concert Master with 'National Symphony Orchestra of Malaysia'. Also been active with 'Pusat Pemuzik Muda (PPM)-Asuhan Seni' Programme and as Conductor for the Orkestra Simfoni Remaja (OSR), ISTANA BUDAYA

Administrator - Mdm Mayya.. more details kindly leave in comments...thanks

MUSTAFA FUZER NAWI - nama yang tidak asing di ISTANA BUDAYA, seorang Konduktor dan Pengarah Muzik Orkestra Simfoni Kebangsaan (OSK)-(NSO).

2. Lulusan Ijazah Sarjana Muda Hochschule Fuer Muzik Und Theatre Hannover, Jerman. Performer dalam bidang violin, Concert Master NSO (1993-1997).

3. Pada 1997-1999 meneruskan pengajian ijazah lanjutan dalam bidang Conducting (Orchestral Conducting & Choral Conducting) di Conservatorium Van De Hogelschool Enschede, Holland.

4. Katanya...,
"Sesebuah orkestra simfoni yang bermutu tinggi, ada 5 perkara utama perlu dinilai iaitu Konduktor, Pemuzik, Repetoire, Pengurusan dan Dewan Persembahan."

"Sebuah orkestra yang diiktiraf peringkat antarabangsa selalunya diterajui oleh seorang konduktor terkenal di industri muzik dan pengalaman luas dalam muzik klasik serta lulusan muzik taraf tinggi"

"Pemuzik sesebuah orkestra simfoni biasanya dipilih melalui sesi ujibakat terbuka untuk mencari
bakat yang punyai mutu permainan dan bakal menentukan taraf sesebuah orkestra"

"Program Asuhan Seni - OSR (PPM - Pusat Pemuzik Muda) menghasilkan ramai pemuzik muda berkemampuan dan ada yang berjaya mendapat tempat di IPTA, IPTS tempatan dan luar negara selain diserapkan dalam OSK dan MPYO atau menjadi guru muzik. Saya sendiri lahir hasil dari program tersebut bermula tahun 70an."

"Cabaran utama OSK adalah mengisi kekosongan ahli muzik OSK yang berkelayakan. Setakat ini masih terdapat 34 jumlah kekosongan jawatan Pemuzik OSK diperlukan bagi yang benar-benar layak....!"

1. In 1977, Orkestra Simfoni Muda (OSM) was set up and formerly known under the 'Young Musicians Programme' (PPM) by the Malaysia Youth and Sports Ministry .

2. Its aim was to give youth in the Klang Valley the opportunity to learn and play orchestral instrument. It was also the first step toward the formation of a National Level Symphony Orchestra.

3. In 1983, the OSM was officially launched by DYMM Seri Paduka Yang di Pertuan Agong (the 8th King). It became the foundation for the formation of the National Symphony Orchestra of Malaysia.

4. In 1998, DYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di Pertuan Agong (the 10th King) launched the 2nd iteration of the OSM with new brand name Orkestra Simfoni Remaja (OSR). They were 70 musicians between the age of 6 to 25 at the Experimental Theatre, National Cultural Complex.

5. The Orchestra is presently based at ISTANA BUDAYA under the leadership of Ms Mayya Musaeva, the Concert Master of the National Symphony Orchestra of Malaysia (NSO) and Conducted by Dr Takahisa Ota with En Mustafa Fuzer Nawi as Adviser being the NSO Conductor.

1. 6hb Sept 08 (Sabtu 3pm-5pm)- 16 orang hadir mesyuarat kenal pasti kesungguhan setiap ahli dalam program latihan.

2. Semua ahli dapat peluang beri cadangan tambah-baik OSR, ada minta elaun makan dan elaun latihan. Pelbagaikan Repertoire dan ahli diminta kerjasama untuk dapatkan arrangement. Ada ketika ahli tidak ambil peduli untuk tandatangan kedatangan, ia penting pada pengurusan tentukan jumlah ahli yang hadir latihan.

3. Mdm Mayya - OSR wujud dengan tujuan beri pendedahan pada pemuzik amatur dan remaja dalam simfoni orkestra dan tahap OSR masih peringkat awal . Ahli harus ambil peluang jadikan OSR sebagai institusi pendidikan jika ahli minat untuk jadi pemuzik professional.

4. Dr. Ota - ceritakan kisah dulu, seorang pemuzik simbal dapat peluang untuk konsert orkestra. Zaman itu belum ada kapalterbang hanya kapal laut sebagai pengangkutan . Perjalanan jauh dari Jepun ke Eropah memakan masa selama tiga (3) bulan untuk sampai ke destinasi konsert.Pemuzik itu hanya perlu main satu (1) beat dalam satu(1) lagu untuk konsert tersebut. Akhirnya apa yang berlaku pada hari persembahan.., beliau tidak juga dapat main satu (1) beat itu dengan tepat..(miss the note)

Pengajaran - Seorang pemuzik mesti ada kesungguhan dan minat dalam kumpulan seperti orkestra simfoni yang di ceburi dan mereka seharusnya enjoy dengan perkara dilakukan itu bukan tujuan untuk konsert saja.

5. Laman web OSR - Ahli beri cadangan supaya laman web lebih pro-aktif. Banyakkan informasi terkini dan harap, paparan gambar dimuatkan dalam laman utama dan bukan dalam photobucket.

6. Administrator - Tindakan segera...makluman.. 'Main hosting' alamat akan datang http://www.orkestraremaja.com/ .

7. Ahli-ahli OSR dan siapa saja yang lawat laman web ini, minta kerjasama 'Create Traffic' kepada kekawan cyber lain. Layankan diri anda tolong aktif sama beri komen apa saja..,silalah rajinkan chatting sesama rakan dalam C box....

Hihi..bye..bye

As you can see, the blog is expanding bit by bit and as such some things will be upgraded from time to time. The first change that we have done is that our CBox is now a Premium User Cbox - meaning to say that accounts can be created and saved as well as better management. The next step is to register for a domain name which we will discuss eventually.

Putting the above on hold, there are rehearsals this coming Saturday at 3PM as usual. Our dear conductor Madam Mayya would like to hold a small meeting do discuss the further direction of the orchestra and what to do next, future performances, outings, etc - if you seriously want to be involved, please drop by.

Finally, we are sure that many of you are aware of the OSR Photo Gallery (you don't know? tsk, tsk, tsk) located at the top of our blog, under Photo Gallery. Clicking on that will take you to our Photobucket account; you will see some dates on the left side (latest being 29-30 Aug 08 concert) and browse the photos. It's a bit complicated, given but you should be able to access a lot of our past photos there. Once again, if you have anything to add to the gallery or further requests, please mail us at orkestraremaja at gmail.com.

Stay tuned for further updates!
- The Administrator

1st Violin

Liu-Yi Retallick(Soloist)(Wong Lu Ee-Concert Master), Phuah Xin Li, Nur Izwani Ismail, Ahmad Munir Mahzair, Nasirah Nur Ibrahim, Azam Fadley Alias, Melody Kan Xuan Yun, Jessica Lim, Corliss Lee Ching Yi

2nd Violin
Dania Munira Che Salman (Principal), Lam Xin Ning, Lina Mustafa Fuzer, Khairul Aziem, Wong Sue Zann, Siti Nur Dalila Zulkifly, Kumuthamalar a/p Sangaran, Tan Wan Qien, Joel Wong U-Joe, Nor Liyana Abd Halim, Joyce Lee, Ayesha Hassan, Wong In Nuen

Viola
Danial Arif Bahar, Radzi Hashim

Cello
Sean Beh (Principal), Tawfiq Morshed Khan, Siti Nur Fazlina Zulkifly, Natalie Too Ru Jie, Philene Tan

Double Bass
Dahlia Dayana Ahmad Nazir (Principal), Mohd Azizi Azman, Mohd Fazli Zulkifly

1st Flute
Derrick Yeow Choon Beng,

2nd Flute
Nur Izwana Ismail, Muhammad Faliq Auri

Oboe
Mohamad Khairul Ridzuan Abdullah, Syaiful Rijal Anas Shaid

1st Clarinet
Eizaz Azhar

2nd Clarinet
Huzir Shamsul Bahrin

Bassoon
Alang Fong Tuen Vern

French Horn
Chong Chiew Han, Illi Diyana Mohd Isa

1st Trumpet
Umar Aziz, Rozainie Hashim

2nd Trumpet
Sharir Sharis Ismail

Trombone
Mustaqim Abdullah, Tay Kai Yee

Bass Trombone
Tan Wei Kien

Harp
Sarah Ong Ee Ling

Timpani/Percussion
Kee Poh Choo, Muhammad Farhan Mohd Safiruddin, Mohd Syafieq Zulkarnai

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