At the fireplace located outside of Borsdorff, a student-led band “Pearsemyheart” transformed an ordinary gathering into an unforgettable musical experience.
When the performance started, the audience was no longer just an audience, but part of the performance. Some people sang along, while others raised their phones with the flashlight on and waved them along to the music.
The group itself came together naturally. At first, the founders of the band were Richard Shin and Tasha Leung. As they practiced, more people joined, including Alexander Noah, Conley Chen, Pearse Kintzel, and Will Cicala. Sacha Reyes also joined in January. Although he admitted that “he only knows how to play the drums a little bit,” during rehearsal, the energy he brought moved everyone, and he was instantly recruited as part of the team.
As time progressed, the band practiced more frequently. From February to March, they practiced only once a week, but now they rehearse three to four times a week. The chemistry between each member has continued to improve. This change is not only demonstrated in their skills, but also in the connection and trust they have built with one another.
“When we were performing together, the whole space became different,” said Sacha. “This special feeling is beyond words.” As the audience sang along, interacted, and even responded by dancing, the event became more than just a performance—it became a unique collective experience.
This atmosphere also reflected the band’s understanding of music. For them, music is not only a demonstration of skill, but also an expression of emotion. As Sacha said, “In the last performance, I was playing for the audience, for the whole campus, for everyone—but also for my own emotions.”
From a small, impromptu collective to a band capable of igniting the entire venue, this performance showcased not only the inherent charm of music itself, but also its power to forge connections between people. On that night, the music was not merely heard—it was felt, collectively, by everyone present.
