It is natural to feel sad considering the time and effort put in rehearsing the 2 syf pieces during the past few months. But silver is also recognition of the hard work put in.

Sometimes it is not the end result that matters most. The journey that you all have taken together in the preparation would become part of a beautiful memory. Memories which are uniquely yours and which no silver or gold can replace.

As I sat there in the audience just below the adjudicators watching the lot of you performed, it warmed my heart to see the joy of playing the guitar shown on your faces and body movement. I am sure the judges would have sense the serenity and grandness of Eine Kleine. The joyfulness of So Nice would have rub off them too.

Quoting Mr Toh's words on the return journey, you all are like diamond, given more time and polishing, the brilliance will daze. Grace has also grown from a little pupa to a beautiful butterfly.

Well done one and all. It has been a wonderful experience working with this batch of enthusiastic guitarists. May the sound of the guitar shine ever as bright. Resonating your heart throughout the night.