Message from Chairman & Patron

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
The Malaysian Youth Orchestra Foundation aims to create an artistic and cultural awareness amongst our youth through the inspiration and positive influence of orchestral music and the performing arts. By promoting orchestral music, which has a long and distinguished history throughout the world, the Foundation hopes to nurture and develop our homegrown talents – young Malaysians who may not otherwise have such an opportunity.

The spirit of collaboration and the pursuit of excellence through the universal language of music reinforce the message of national and international cooperation and unity. We believe music is a medium, which exerts a powerful influence on human behaviour throughout the ages.

Music soothes, relaxes and beautifies the inner soul. An appreciation for music moves us toward a higher level of thinking. Participation in music classes fosters a sense of belonging and mobilizes one’s own as well as team spirits.

Orchestral music is the embodiment of aural beauty presented by a multitude of instruments in a disciplined and expressive manner. No one performer is more important than another, as every team member strives to create a symphony.

I feel that it is important to expose our youth and indeed our adult population to good local and world-class performances of orchestral music. I believe the vision of the Foundation is shared by many who are concerned about the social pressures faced by today’s youth.

Last but not least, in order for this Foundation to achieve its objectives, funding is required for our programmes and activities. By contributing to this worthwhile initiative, we can all make a significant impact on the cultural and intellectual development of young Malaysians.

I believe that all those who are touched by this endeavour will become better members of their community and this can only be for the good of our country. Let us hope that through this initiative, these young Malaysians can offer a positive cultural influence towards the development of our nation.

PATRON’S MESSAGE
The youth in our country are our most valuable natural resource in nation building. The role of the youth is not only to learn the relevant knowledge particularly the knowledge of science and technology but also the responsibility to be citizens who are all rounded, spiritually, morally and culturally, consistent with the needs of a developed nation. Without a solid sense of morality, spirituality and culture among out youth, our nation building efforts will be obscure and fraught with many problems. As a result, we will lose our competitive edge not only in the international business world but also in all global activities.

Here, I would like to record my appreciation to the Malaysian Youth Orchestra Foundation in their commitment to uplift the standards of our youth and the performing arts in the country by providing a platform to nurture and to hone the musical talents and creativity of our youth, and by exposing our talented youth in the country to various artistic experiences and performing arts. It is my hope that the commitments and efforts by the Foundation will harness and produce a generation of youth with positive characteristics fit to be for the future leaders that the country can be proud of.

I appreciate the efforts of the founding members and supporters of the Malaysian Youth Orchestra Foundation in their commitment to help build a better future for our youth. It is my hope that they will continue to work towards achieving greater glory and excellence.

 

YABhg Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah Hj. Mohd. Ali
Kuala Lumpur