Musician Thuy Phuong (2nd from left) received third prize in the composition contest "Unification Song"

Born into a non-artistic family, Thuy Phuong was fascinated by the organ keys since childhood. In 10th grade, the little girl became interested in the guitar and quickly mastered this instrument. Now, in addition to teaching at school, she also opens piano, guitar, and vocal classes for all ages, from four-year-old children to people in their sixties. For her, music is not just about musical notes, but also a seed that nourishes the soul. In each teaching hour, she not only imparts skills, but also conveys her love for her homeland and country through songs and stories about Vietnamese culture and people.

It was not until 2020 that Thuy Phuong began composing, for a very simple reason - on school holidays and festivals, students rarely had new songs to perform. So she wrote music, songs specifically for events such as writing for children with gentle syllables, easy to sing, easy to remember and suitable for the souls of school-age children. Those first compositions spread gently and were quietly recognized, not only helping students love music more, but also arousing in them pride in their school, hometown and country.

Also in this year, she participated in a children's songwriting contest for the first time and won first prize. Musician Van Dinh, the judge of the contest, came to the school to film and encouraged her to join the Hue City Music Association. After joining the association, despite the COVID-19 outbreak, she continued to compose. Her songs about epidemic prevention and control were not negative, but on the contrary, they were cheerful, transmitted positive energy, and were well received by many people. Because she believes that music is also a spiritual medicine that helps people steadfastly overcome challenges. Two years later, she won second prize in the "I love Hue" songwriting contest.

The year 2024 marked a major turning point when she was admitted to the Vietnam Musicians Association. In the same year, she received the C prize of the Ancient Capital Literature and Arts Award; won the Third prize in the "Unification Song" composition contest organized by Ho Chi Minh City Television and the Vietnam Musicians Association (the contest did not have a First prize). Her works during this period were not only artistic products, but also messages of solidarity, belief and attachment to the love of the Fatherland.

Recently, she was one of 10 singers/musicians selected to join the Ministry of Foreign Affairs delegation to visit Truong Sa island district and DK1 platform.

During the night stop at Sinh Ton Island, moved by the feelings and circumstances of the eighteen and twenty year old soldiers, she wrote the song “Truong Sa Mien Nho” that same night. Musician Xuan Minh assisted in mixing and recording right on the ship. The next day, the song was performed for the first time in front of the soldiers and people on the island, receiving special response and sympathy. The song touched the hearts of listeners with its deep resonance of the sacred meaning of the two words “Fatherland”.

From the small classroom where the sound of the guitar resounds every afternoon, or on the stormy train to Truong Sa, Thuy Phuong's music always carries a red thread, which is love for her homeland, love for people, love for her Fatherland. And, her successes are the source of motivation that helps her overcome all difficulties, persistently compose and teach. For her, music is not only a profession, but also a mission. Each song, each teaching hour is an opportunity for her to sow seeds from her love for music, so that one day, it will sprout into love for her homeland in the hearts of every listener.

Pham Phuoc Chau

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