The small concert is an intramural event aimed at fostering the development of a holistic person with harmoniously developed emotions, virtues, and intellect. The program includes various performances such as solo, quartet, and vocal, and many students use the small concert to show off their talents and share their joy. To find out more about the small concerts, we interviewed Jeong Minju, the host of this small concert, and Cho Soomin, who participated in the small concert. We asked them about their impressions, their opinions on the impact of the small concert, and how was the experience for them.
- Interview with host Jeong Minju
How did it feel to be a host of the concert?
It was an honor to host one of Michuhol's traditional events, a small concert. I was also very nervous, as I wanted to help my seniors and friends shine on stage by introducing the performers.
How do you think a small concert can impact students?
I think the small concerts are like a festival for Michuholians to de-stress, and I think it has a good effect on the students to be able to go to a concert with their friends and just forget about their troubles and stressful moments and enjoy the stage as one.
What was your experience as a host in this small concert?
I usually value experiences, so I felt excited and proud when I became the host of this small concert. I think it was a great experience organizing an event in front of many students. It was an honor to have my first emceeing experience at Michuhol Foreign Language High School.
- Interview with participant Cho Soomin
How did it feel to participate in the concert?
It means a lot to me that my friends enjoy watching my performance, and I've been able to develop a sense of collaboration by solving the various problems that I encounter while preparing for the show. Even before I went on stage, I had various issues, but when I solved them and went on stage and my friends were happy with the performance, it made me feel great.
How do you think a small concert can impact students?
I think that discovering new music that I didn't know about can have a primary impact, and it can make friends interested in a new field that they weren't interested in before. When I was preparing for the performance, I focused on Bruno Mars songs and originally didn't know anything about him, but by looking up various information on social media such as YouTube, I learned about social issues related to Bruno Mars and was able to expand my thinking. I also had more friends than I thought who were curious about Bruno Mars after hearing my song, so it was interesting in that sense, especially since it was a foreign song.
What was your experience as a participant in this small concert?
It was my first performance as a sophomore, so it was a new experience. I felt pressured because I had to perform after the seniors, but I had more friends than when I first performed, but I was encouraged by the fact that my teachers came to see my performance.
By Staff Reporter Song Daeum(1-1)
Lee Nayeon(2-6)
