Laoag City Children's Choir Wins Again in National Choral Tilt!

Photo Courtesy of Christian Mark Baruela Mariano

Laoag City Children's Choir of Ilocos Norte National Highschool (INNHS) wins again in National Tilt!

INNHS's Children's Choir represented Laoag City, Ilocos Norte in the Grand Finals of the Manila Broadcasting Corporation's (MBC) National Choir Competition, and emerged as champion besting 20 other children's choirs at Aliw Theater, Pasay City last December 9, 2011. 

Ria Abad Andres, a member of the choir says,  "Because of our patience, presence of mind, and (of)our being optimistic. We (almost) made it to the top!!! We gathered as the Champion for the MBC children's choir National Choral Competition.  Congratulations to us and (For) most of all, thank you Lord and to our dearest conductor, Sir Sherberk Frez Cabrales thank you Sir..."

Photo Courtesy of Christian Mark Baruela Mariano

Maestro Robert Caluya and his treasures

Robert Caluya, the founder, main conductor and trainor of the present conductors of the children's choir is so ecstatic and proud.  He posted in his Facebook Status: 

 "CONGRATULATIONS to LAOAG CITY CHILDREN"S CHOIR! CHAMPION! MBC 2011 We are very proud of you!!!!

Conductor: Sherberk Frez Cabrales
Asst. Conductor: Egdonna Legaspi
Assisting Artists: J Michael Mugas, Sherween Frez Cabrales"

Laoag City's INNHS is set to compete in Cincinnati World Competition - known as the Olympics of Choral Competions in 2012.  It is said to be the first highschool choir to join this prestigious event. 

To the members and trainors who comprise  

Laoag City's Children's Choir of INNHS - a BIG CONGRATULATIONS 

and the people of Ilocos Norte are proud of you for continuing to soar in the world of music chorale!

INNHS Youth Choir of Ilocos Norte wins again at NAMCYA Grand Finals!

Congratulations once again to the two-time NATIONAL WINNER Ilocos Norte National High School (INNHS) Youth Choir! Yes, two. Grand Champion in the National level in 1993 as a MIXED CHOIR  (with Maestro Robert Caluya as conductor) & now as 2nd Placer and Best in Interpretation of Contest Piece this year 2011 (with Maestro Sherween Frez Cabrales as conductor), both in the Youth Choir  Categories. 

Sherween Cabrales, the conductor with the INNHS Youth Choir in Manila for the NAMCYA National Level Competition

INNHS Youth Choir with Conductor Sherween Frez Cabrales and Mrs. Irene Marcos-Araneta after their performance in CEU

The NAMCYA NATIONAL FINALS where the INNHS Youth Choir which won Best in Interpretation in the Contest piece and Second placer  was held at CCP last Nov. 24, 2011! 

Sherween Cabrales in the NAMCYA Tri-Regional Finals held at Ilocos Norte Convention Center.  Photo Courtesy of Richard Morgado Collado.

Hail hail to their conductor Sherween Frez Cabrales who was trained by their master conductor Pompeyo Robert aka Robert Caluya! I am so proud of you!

After Winning in the NAMCYA Tri-Regional Finals and qualfying them to represent in the NAMCYA National Competition. Photo Courtesy of Richard Morgado Collado.

INNHS Youth Choir is the official Mixed Choir of INNHS.

Conductor/ Trainer/ Choreographer: Sherween "Winnie" Frez Cabrales

Assistant Conductors/ Trainers: Sherberk Frez Cabrales and Egdonna Esman Legaspi

Assisting Artist: Myron De La Cruz,John Michael Mugas, Irwin Duainne Abara II

Artistic Director: Pompeyo Robert Camaquin Caluya

Principal: Isabel Sison Sandi


Visit INNHS Youth Choir at their Facebook Page for more information.

NAMCYA National Competition Nov. 22-27, 2011 - Free Admission!

The National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) Foundation, together with
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
Department of Education (DepEd) and the
National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)

proudly presents...

2011 National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) National Final Competitions
Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
November 22 (Tuesday) - November 27 (Sunday), 2011

Program:


November 22, 2011 (Tuesday)

Opening Ceremonies
Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
10:00 AM

Piano Category
Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
6:00 PM


November 23, 2011 (Wednesday)

Woodwinds Category C
Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
6:00 PM

Dance – Junior Ballet
Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
1:00 PM


November 24, 2011 (Thursday)

Strings Category B and C
Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
3:00 PM

Choir Category B
Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
6:00 PM ----> SUPPORT the INNHS (Ilocos Norte National Highschool) YOUTH CHOIR of Ilocos Norte (Two time National Champion of NAMCYA Choir Category) on Nov. 24, 2011 (Thursday), Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo


November 25, 2011 (Friday)

Rondalla Ensemble Category A
Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
6:00 PM

Outreach Program - Traditional Music Ensemble
U. P. College of Music, Diliman, Quezon City

Outreach Program – Choir Winners
Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City


November 26, 2011 (Saturday)
Traditional Music Ensemble Showcase
Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
6:00 PM

Outreach Program - Choir Winners
Centro Escolar University, Manila


November 27, 2011 (Sunday)

Concert of Winners
Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo
6:00 PM


All competitions and concerts are free and open to the public. Seat reservations for the two winners’ concerts may be made in advance; however, tickets will only be distributed one hour before each performance.

For more information and for your seat reservation, please contact
CCP at (63-2)836-4928 or 29
Email: namcya@gmail.com

  

Source: http://playbillphilippines.blogspot.com/2011/11/free-admission-to-national-music.html