On its second time in joining a prestige choral competition for children, our school’s choir, Himig Zamora once again conquered and proclaimed champion among children’s choir in the 15 divisions in the recently concluded Regional Festival of Talents (RFOT)2020 Sining-Tanghalan Himig Bulilit Contest held at Muntinlupa National High School, Muntinlupa City last November 29, 2019.

The contest was participated by learners with an ability to sing in a choral. The group is composed of ten regular learners and two SpEd learners (one from our SpEd center and one form the Philippine National School for the Blind).

Before the competition, our choir conducted an intensive regular rehearsal every Saturday which is guided by their choir conductor and Master Teacher Mr. Ivan R. Grulla, supported by our school principal, Ms. Eden E. Dioquino and endorsed by our Education Program Supervisor for MAPEH, Mr. Pedro Gloriani.

The members who joined in the competition are: John Christopher Famin, Janna Lyka Decena, Jhamella Tapalla, Francince Jane Libunao, Alxie Khirstine Manahan, Ira Khara Napenas, John Paul Casido, James Ramil Garlando, DanWill Tajudar and Aldrine Sheen Dy. Together with our SpEd learner, Sean Kennete Plaza and learner from Philippine National School for the Blind (PNSB), Sophia Hernando.

Each choir sung their own choice piece and the contest piece given (Hiligaynon Folk Song) in a straight singing acapella.

It was a tough competition before the judges announced the winners. Second place goes to the Division of Manila while Division of Quezon City got the third place.

The choir is a national qualifier and will represent National Capital Region (NCR) to the National Festival of Talents 2020 on February 17-21, 2020 at City of Ilagan, Isabela.