22/05/2026
EBPP Students: From Practice to Performance
By I Nengah Edi Catra, EBPP Music Teacher
Every afternoon after school, the sweet sound of guitars, cajon, bass, and students’ voices could be heard drifting from EBPP Ban Office, as EBPP’s ‘modern music’ group practiced together for their special performance on National Education Day, 2nd of May.
What made this journey very special was that most of the students were complete beginners in music not long ago. Some were still learning basic guitar chords, while others struggled to remember lyrics and follow the tempo. However, with passion, teamwork, and almost one month of daily practice, they grew more confident each day.
They created and performed five original acoustic songs about teachers, education, village life, and protecting Mother Earth. The music arrangements were made simple so the students could enjoy learning and performing together. Using acoustic instruments such as guitars, bass, cajon, and shakers, they turned simple practice sessions into meaningful and enjoyable musical experiences.
The journey was not always easy. During rehearsals, students sometimes played the wrong chords, forgot lyrics, or felt nervous about performing on stage. Still, they continued practicing and supporting one another. For them, music became more than just performing — it became a lesson about courage, discipline, and confidence!
Finally, on May 2nd, all their hard work came to life on stage at the EBPP Daya school field. One by one, the students performed proudly, in front of teachers, friends, and guests. Their nervousness rapidly disappeared as the audience applauded, sang along and enjoyed their performances.
This event proved that even beginner students can create something beautiful when they are given support, opportunity, and believe in themselves.
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Siswa EBPP: Dari Latihan Jadi Tampil Percaya Diri di Atas Panggung
Oleh I Nengah Edi Catra, Guru Musik EBPP
Setiap sore sepulang sekolah, suara gitar, cajon, bass, dan nyanyian para siswa terdengar dari Kantor EBPP Ban. Mereka sedang berlatih bersama untuk mempersiapkan penampilan spesial di Hari Pendidikan Nasional, 2 Mei lalu.
Yang membuat perjalanan ini terasa istimewa adalah karena sebagian besar siswa sebenarnya baru mulai belajar musik belum lama ini. Ada yang masih belajar chord dasar gitar, ada juga yang masih kesulitan menghafal lirik dan mengikuti tempo lagu. Tapi lewat semangat, kerja sama, dan latihan hampir setiap hari selama sekitar satu bulan, mereka perlahan jadi semakin percaya diri.
Mereka menciptakan dan membawakan lima lagu akustik original tentang guru, pendidikan, kehidupan desa, dan menjaga bumi. Aransemen musik dibuat sederhana supaya para siswa bisa menikmati proses belajar dan tampil bersama. Dengan alat musik akustik seperti gitar, bass, cajon, dan shaker, sesi latihan sederhana pun berubah menjadi pengalaman belajar yang seru dan bermakna.
Tentu perjalanannya tidak selalu mudah. Saat latihan, kadang ada yang salah chord, lupa lirik, atau merasa gugup membayangkan tampil di depan banyak orang. Tapi mereka terus berlatih dan saling mendukung satu sama lain. Dari sini, musik menjadi lebih dari sekadar penampilan — musik mengajarkan keberanian, disiplin, dan rasa percaya diri.
Akhirnya, pada tanggal 2 Mei, semua kerja keras mereka terbayar di atas panggung di lapangan Sekolah Daya EBPP. Satu per satu siswa tampil dengan bangga di depan guru, teman-teman, dan para tamu yang hadir. Rasa gugup perlahan hilang ketika penonton mulai bertepuk tangan, ikut bernyanyi, dan menikmati penampilan mereka.
Kegiatan ini membuktikan bahwa bahkan siswa yang baru mulai belajar pun bisa menciptakan sesuatu yang luar biasa ketika mereka mendapat dukungan, kesempatan, dan percaya pada diri mereka sendiri.
