Chapter 39
The ethereal singing made all the students in the classroom hold their breath and listen attentively.
Su Miao spoke clearly, and several female classmates who heard the lyrics for the first time were moved to tears.
The quietness in the classroom and the noise on the playground formed a sharp contrast, and even the principal who was patrolling outside found it a little strange.
Although Class 1, Grade 6 is a key graduating class and they study very self-motivatedly, they are still 11 or 12 years old after all, and they still need to move around when it is time to move around. He decided to go over and persuade the children to go to the playground to play.
As he reached the door, he heard beautiful singing, but before he could listen carefully, the singing had ended.
The classroom was silent for a few seconds, and suddenly broke into thunderous applause.
"It's so beautiful! Su Miao, you're such a good singer!"
"This lyric is so touching! Woohoo!"
"What's the name of this song? Do you have a tape of it you could lend me?"
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The Dean of Studies returned to the office and said to Teacher Meng, "Teacher Meng, Su Miao in your class is truly a versatile student. He has excellent academic performance and sings beautifully."
Teacher Meng was confused: "Su Miao? Singing?"
"Yeah, I just passed by your classroom and saw a group of students gathered around her singing. She sang really well! Hey, why haven't I seen her rehearse a performance before?"
"Oh, I was worried that it would affect her study time, so I didn't recommend her to participate before."
"Teacher Meng, please don't put so much pressure on yourself and your students. They are still just children. They still need to develop their natural instincts and develop morally, intellectually, physically, aesthetically, and labor-wise. Besides, she sings so well now, and it doesn't seem to affect her studies at all!"
Teacher Meng nodded thoughtfully: "You are right."
Su Miao and Li Yuanyuan wanted to sing "Tomorrow Will Be Better" together, but the song was too new and was currently included in the single album.
The two girls went to several video stores in the county over the weekend but couldn't find the album.
They went to look at the pirated stalls on the roadside. There were many vendors pushing carts with tape recorders on them. They played music wherever they went. The price of the replica tapes was one-third of the original ones.
They searched through a basket of records, but ultimately returned disappointed.
Just as they were discussing which song to change, the music teacher called them to the office.
"Report!"
"Come in."
When they walked in, they found that the dean of studies and the head teacher, Mr. Meng, were there too.
This is the office of the music teacher and the art teacher. Why is the head teacher here too?
The music teacher said gently, "Sit down now. Jiang Ling said, do you two want to sing 'Tomorrow Will Be Better' together?"
Su Miao and Li Yuanyuan nodded: "Yes."
The music teacher pulled out a piece of paper with the lyrics of "Tomorrow Will Be Better" neatly written on it. She said, "I've heard this song on TV several times. The lyrics are very touching. I want to know why you want to sing this song?"
Li Yuanyuan just thought it sounded nice and couldn't explain why, so she looked at Su Miao for help.
"Next year is World Peace Year. This song, performed by over 60 Chinese singers, expresses people's beautiful wishes for peace and hope for a better tomorrow. It expresses love for life in an inspiring way. I think the lyrics are very meaningful and the melody is very touching."
The music teacher smiled and said, "I didn't expect that at your young age, you could understand so much from just one song. Have you rehearsed it? Can you sing it for us?"
Su Miao and Li Yuanyuan looked at each other. Although they had not found the accompaniment, Su Miao had already taught Li Yuanyuan and even divided it into sections.
Li Yuanyuan nodded at Su Miao. She really wanted to seize this opportunity to show off: "I can do it!"
Su Miao said to the teachers, "Teacher, then Yuanyuan and I will sing it a cappella."
The two nodded to each other and counted the beats silently in their hearts.
Su Miao was the first to sing a verse. As the saying goes, the first sentence sets the tone, and Su Miao successfully captured everyone's heart.
Li Yuanyuan's singing came next. Although her level was not as good as Su Miao's, her tune was very accurate and her voice was clear and nice.
In the final duet between the two, Su Miao was able to professionally provide harmony for Li Yuanyuan, enriching the music.
After the song ended, the teachers present couldn't help but applaud the two of them.
The music teacher said excitedly, "Su Miao! You've learned to sing, right? Your harmonies are so professional."
This was actually something she learned in an elective course in her previous life. Su Miao could only shake her head and say, "Teacher, my mother sings beautifully. I learned from her."
Teacher Meng also said: "Su Miao's mother works in the theater and has a very good temperament."
The music teacher nodded in understanding and said to them, "I want you to sing this song at the New Year's Eve party and the elementary school arts competition. Are you willing?"
"Arts and culture competition? But isn't this about selecting the best programs in the school?" Li Yuanyuan exclaimed.
The music teacher had a confident smile on his face: "Believe me, you are the best and most special! Just make a few minor changes according to my suggestions and it will be perfect!"
Although Su Miao was also very happy, he still raised his hand to ask a question: "But teacher, this song should have been released not long ago. We have searched many places but couldn't find the accompaniment, not even the record."
"Don't worry about that. Look at this. The original sound and the accompaniment are both here."
The music teacher picked up a tape on the table with a group of stars printed on it.
Su Miao and Li Yuanyuan were extremely surprised. They had been running around for the entire weekend but still couldn't find it!
"That's great! Thank you, teacher!"
The music teacher waved his hand and said, "Don't thank me. Your homeroom teacher went all the way to Yongcheng to get it for you this weekend."
Su Miao looked at the head teacher in surprise. Didn’t she disapprove of her participating in these cultural and entertainment activities before?
Teacher Meng smiled slightly and said, "You have studied very hard, so it is only right that you relax a little."
Su Miao was moved and bowed to her: "Thank you, teacher!"
After the performance repertoire was determined, Su Miao and Li Yuanyuan would go to the music teacher's office to receive guidance during the weekly activity classes. They only went two or three times and it was already very good.
On the day of the New Year’s Eve party, all the students were extremely happy. Firstly, because they could watch the party, and secondly, because they could have three days off after the party.
The school will end one class early on this day so that students who have performances can prepare in advance.
The party will start on time at 7:30. Students who have performances should sign in at the backstage half an hour in advance.
The other students started at 7 o'clock, carrying their chairs in an orderly manner to the front of the stage and arranging them neatly according to the class seats marked on the ground.
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