JAKARTA - Starting from a love of music, BINUS SCHOOL Simprug students proved that passion does not stop on stage. Through a charity concert titled Symphony of Love, they managed to collect more than IDR 359 million to support the needs of the elderly in Jakarta.
The applause filled the auditorium when the music echoed. However, for the students, this concert is not just an artistic performance, but a form of social contribution that they designed and ran themselves, from planning concepts, promotions, collaboration with sponsors, to the technical implementation of the event at the BINUS Anggrek Auditorium, Jakarta, Sunday, February 22.
The collected funds will be channeled to Pusaka 41 Orphanage (Al-Madiniyah Foundation) in Cengkareng and Santa Anna Elderly Home in Teluk Gong. The assistance is focused on daily needs such as food, hygiene supplies, and basic medical needs for residents.
Head Committee Symphony of Love, Annabelle, said that this activity was born from a simple spirit to make music a bridge of concern.
"We believe that passion in the music field does not stop at appearances on stage. Through this concert, we want to show that the work we love can also have a direct impact on society," he said.
Deputy Head Committee Symphony of Love, Aleeza, added that the preparation process for the concert was also a meaningful learning space for students, not only gaining learning in terms of musicality but also learning more about empathy and caring for the environment.
"We learned that the interest we have needs to be managed with commitment and collaboration in order to produce an impact. Symphony of Love taught us that music is not just about performance, but about social responsibility and leadership," he said.
Meanwhile, a representative from Pusaka 41 Nursing Home said that he was very touched by the initiative taken by BINUS SCHOOL Simprug students who had taken the time and energy to be able to share with the elderly.
"We thank you, this event is very positive. Young people who are very concerned about the elderly, hopefully with this event and the donation it will be useful for the elderly who are already weak," said Iis Fatmawati, representative of Pusaka 41 Nursing Home.
The representative of the Santa Anna Nursing Home added, "In the Symphony of Love activity that raises funds for the nursing home, we would like to thank BINUS SCHOOL Simprug, especially from us at the Santa Anna Nursing Home". said Felisia Fau, who represented Sr. Petronella Lie as the head of the Santa Anna Nursing Home.
This charity concert presents the BINUS SCHOOL Simprug Orchestra and Choir, and is also enlivened by various guest musicians such as Barry Likumahuwa & Band and jazz singer Sierra Soetedjo. Indonesian and foreign classic songs are chosen to bridge across generations through harmony.
Through Symphony of Love, BINUS SCHOOL Simprug students showed that passion for music can develop into leadership, collaboration, and social concern that has a direct impact. From the concert stage, a real contribution was born for those in need.
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