After all the confusing information, we called up HK side and clarified our queries. Since we have paid HKD180, we are in the second round directly. So we do not need to do recording.
It was a tight time scrambling for air tickets and accomodation two days ago. We are flying in two weeks' time! Air tickets are expensive!! So much more expensive than what I bought for my upcoming December trip! Furthermore, we have to eliminate all budget airlines as we are carrying our instruments on board. And I have to fly right after school ends on Friday! And return on a Monday midnight!
We are flying in batches and staying around Causeway Bay which is walking distance to Times Square, the location of the competition.
I managed to seek help from my ex-violin teacher who is staying in HK to book a music studio for us to practise. Another member got a friend to help us arrange our second piece and also got her cousin's apartment for the girls to stay. We also got a conductor-friend to help listen to our ensemble-ship and give guidance.
We are a big group of 11. Of course there are disagreements here and there but I learnt that if it's legit, others will stand by your side. Maintaining good relationships are also very important. In times like this, you really need many people's help.
We need some magic dust to bind us together and play the music with soul. Very excited yet I think we will not make it much up there. So much so for an expensive thrill.
