Filipino Adventist Network: Songs of Praise Children and Youth Choral Festival

Songs of Praise Children and Youth Choirs
Chan Auditorium

Commenters: Ephraim dela Cruz, Eunice M. Jornada, Melvir Ausente

The Loma Linda SDA Indonesian Children’s Choir

Puji Panjaitan Tamba,
Children's Ministry, LLIC

The Loma Linda SDA Indonesian Children’s Choir began, back in 2001, as the Loma Linda Kids Singers under the supervision of the Children’s Ministry Department of the Loma Linda Indonesian SDA Church in Redlands, CA. Since its inception, Gamaliel Simorangkir has been the music director and choral conductor.

Gamaliel Simorangkir, BM-Music Education,’00, is an Adventist University of the

Philippines

alumnus. In 1996, while still studying at AUP, he founded The AUP Indonesian Students Chorale. At present, in addition to conducting The Loma Linda SDA Indonesian Children’s Choir he concurrently serves as Music Director for the Upland Community SDA Church in CA. Happily married to Ruth Simorangkir, they are blessed with 3 wonderful children, ages 7, 4, and 2, respectively: Gabriella, Jonathan, and Joel.

The Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Youth Chorus of La Sierra University

The Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Youth Chorus of La Sierra University is a free, community ensemble dedicated to introducing young people to the beauty and joy of choral music. This program provides quality music education to children from diverse backgrounds, igniting a love of singing and inspiring personal and musical excellence through the collaborative art of choral music. We are a family of young voices committed to uplifting the community around us through songs.
Joel Punay is an award winning choral conductor. He con-currently serves as music director-conductor of the AVPA Youth Chorus, Covina International SDA Church Adult Choir, Advent Vocal Ensemble, and the Riverside Adventist Young Singers. Among his achievements are first prizes in competitions such as the World Choir Championships, Asian Choir Games, and the National Music Competition for Young Artists (NAMCYA-Philippines. In 2010, he was an Ani ng Dangal Awardee for Music given by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCAA). The NCCA was formerly known as the Presidential Commission on Culture and Arts which was established through Executive Order No. 118 by then President Corazon C. Aquino. Five years later, the same government agency became the NCCA through the enactment of Republic Act 7356. Meantime, Joel is presently enrolled at Cal State LA and hopes to finish his Masters of Music in Choral Conducting.

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Loma Linda Filipino SDA Church (LLFC) Children's Choir serves under the direction of LLFC’s Children's Ministry Department. It is composed of children ages 3-12 with Jethrone Role as conductor since 2014. Interestingly enough, members of the band that accompanies the choir are mostly the singers’ parents. Their aim is to use their voices to share God's love as they continue to grow in their own Christian experience. In the meantime, the choir has extended its ministry to other churches and health care facilities.

Jethrone Role was born and raised on the campus of the Adventist University of the

Philippines

(formerly Philippine Union College) in Putting Kahoy, Silang, Cavite. Evidently, breathing the "PUC/AUP music" atmosphere at an early age contributed to developing and enhancing his inherent musicality. At age 7, he joined the Symphonic Band. Soon after this, he became a pioneering member of Soli Deo Gloria (SDG), a wind ensemble started by Ramon Lijauco, Sr. During his tenure with SDG, the ensemble produced 2 CD recordings and toured around the

Philippines

and

Indonesia

. As if music activities in and out of theclassroom, in addition to his academic pursuits, werenot enough to occupy his curiosity and boundlessenergy, Jet was also privileged to serve as classpresident, student government president, and studentassociation assemblyman. Presently, between his fulltime job as Manager – Supplemental Staffing Network LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH | Shared Services, Jet Role, RN, MSN, divides his time serving as Elder, Family Life Director, and Children's Choir Director at the Loma Linda Filipino Church. Happily married to Jewel, they have been blessed with two daughters, Julienne and Jayleen.

Resonating Generations

Resonating Generations (also known as R.G.) consists mostly of high school and middle school students. Four who are still in the elementary grades and four college students complete the group. R.G. formally started as 10 musicians playing instrumental offertory at the Loma Linda Tagalog Church in 2012. By 2015, it morphed into a mixed ensemble of 15 singers who called themselves Tagalog Youth Singers or T.Y.S. In October 2015, R.G. was invited to sing during the FAMANA [Filipino-American Ministers Association of North America] convention at the Loma Linda Filipino Church. Their participation proved providential for it resulted in several musically-inclined youth from Loma Linda Filipino SDA Church, Loma Linda University Church, and Moreno Hills SDA Church either requesting or being invited to join. This necessitated a name change: from Tagalog Youth Singers to Resonating Generations. What didn’t change, however, was their original purpose: to serve God through music, to sing and pray in homes as well as provide special music in churches.

Arvin John Macalintal was born on April, 6, 1995 in the

Philippines

. He attends Crafton Hills College of Yucaipa in preparation for a Nursing degree. A.J.'s previous musical experience includes: 1) Citrus Valley High School's first chair violinist and concert master; 2) Citrus Valley High School's auditioned chamber singer; 3) Macalintal Family Singing Ministry (2008-present); and 4) Redlands Community Orchestra. He was awarded "Most Valuable Musician" and "Director's Award" for both the high school orchestra and choir programs. Outside the formal classroom, he took vocal lessons from Dr. Noemi Tañada. AJ occasionally arranges instrumental and choral pieces when requested. In July this year, he will take a temporary leave from choral conducting the RG so he can return to

Philippines

in time for the start of the next school year in August. He plans to continue what he aimed to accomplish immediately following his high school graduation. He wants to finish his Bachelor's Degree in Nursing at the Adventist University of the

Philippines

Jubilant Sounds String Ensemble

Presenter: Marigold Jeanne Salagan-dela Cruz

Marigold Jeanne Salagan-dela Cruz is an alumna of the Adventist University of the

Philippines

, Bachelor of Arts ‘05. She was a member of choral groups from age 3 to 16 under the tutelage of Erlinda M. Corral, Mercilyn U. Andalis and Shirley P. Botabara at the Pasay Adventist Church, Pasay City Adventist Elementary School and Academy, respectively. During college, however, her focus shifted to student governance and hosting instead. Career-wise, this seems to have served her well. She continues to accept speaking engagements for public events. Prior to her recent move to the

U.S.

from the

Philippines

, she worked for a number of national and international companies as a Corporate Training Consultant for professional development and business solutions. She is married to James, the son of Dr. Ephraim dela Cruz. Marigold and James are expecting their first baby girl in July.

Ephraim dela Cruz, Eunice M. Jornada, Melvir Ausente

School Song

Words and Music by Honesto C. Pascual, Sr.

Shine On Forever, Dear A.U.P.

Laging Sumikat, Minamahal na A.U.P.

On ever onward, dear A.U.P,

Sulong, humayo, O A.U.P.

For true and faithful, we will always be.

Wagas at tunay na manatili.

By deeds and praises, we’ll honor thee,

Itaas sa gawa at pagpuri

And hope God blesses thee, our A.U.P.

Dios, pagpalain, aming A.U.P.

Shine on forever, for thee we love dear A.U.P.

Laging sumikat, minamahal na A.U.P.

Shine on forever, for loyal we will be to thee.

Laging sumikat, sa‘yo’y mabubuhay kami.

Shine on forever, and everyday we’ll live for thee,

Laging sumikat, sa ‘yo’y magtatapat kami.

Shine on forever, and this our song shall be -

Laging sumikat, umaawit kami.

On ever onward, dear A.U.P,

Sulong, humayo, O A.U.P.

For true and faithful, we will always be.

Wagas at tunay na manatili.

By deeds and praises, we’ll honor thee,

Itaas sa gawa at pagpuri.

And hope God blesses thee, our A.U.P.

Dios, pagpalain, aming A.U.P.

- Original Tagalog translation by Roy Mananquil, August 1998

https://youtu.be/CTmRc6MBRns

http://docs.adventistarchives.org/docs/ADO/ADO19201201-V09-23-24__B.pdf#view=fit

Asiatic Division Outlook, VOL. 9 SHANGHAI, CHINA, DECEMBER 1-15, 1920 NOS. 23, 24

p 6

Ban Alsaybar, editor: Pursuing the Vision, 1992

75th Anniversary of the founding of Philippine Union College

First Principal of the Pasay (sic.) Seventh-day Adventist Academy

by Ray Puen

Irving Arthur Steinel
Philippine SDA Academy, 1917-1922

http://docs.adventistarchives.org/docs/ADO/ADO19221115-V11-16-18__B.pdf#view=fit
Asiatic Division Outlook, VOL. 11 SHANGHAI, CHINA, NOVEMBER, 1922 NOS. 16-18

p 4

http://docs.adventistarchives.org/docs/FEDO/FEDO19261201-V15-12__B.pdf#view=fit
Far Eastern Division Outlook, VOL. 15 SHANGHAI, CHINA, DECEMBER, 1926 NO. 12
p 11

http://docs.adventistarchives.org/docs/RH/RH19270317-V104-11__B.pdf#view=fit

The Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 104, No. 11 Takoma Park, Washington, D. C., March 17, 1927

pp 19, 20

Men's Chorus 1935 - Lydia Cruz, pianist

P.U.C. Male Chorus, 1935 with Professor O. A. Blake

Upper row, L-R: Eduardo Roda, Romeo Brion, Vicente Villanueva, Jose Diaz, Professor O. A. Blake, Abner Jornada, Silvino Kabigting, Eugenio Capobres, Serafin Flores, Antonio Lazaro; Lower: Leopoldo Gaje, Jose Montalban, Basilio Bautista, Luceno Quirante, Honesto Pascual, Edward L. L. Pan, Rigoberto Antonio, Romulo Ferrer, Sofronio Pirote, Reuben Manalaysay. (ID courtesy of Dr Art Roda)

https://youtu.be/Ru_n853lH_c

https://youtu.be/8-vS8SpnFnE

University Hymn

Paz M. Poblete and Reuben G. Manalaysay - P.U.C., College Beloved

A.U.P., our school beloved

Thee will thy loyal sons and daughters praise

Thee will we honor; thee will we cherish.

Thine be our service all through coming years.

Music Department:, L-R: Romeo D. Brion, Paz Milaor Poblete, Alfonso P. Roda, Luz Santos Arcilla

Seated: Emilia G. Manalaysay

Chapel Hour - Men, L-R: Pablo Poblete, Enrique Tauro, Gershon Brion and Gideon Pilar

Women, L-R:: Betty Diaz, Norma Tauro, Minerva Arit

Balintawak Memoirs '58

http://filadnet.blogspot.com/2010/10/origin-of-name-ambassadors.html

Upper, L-R: Ben Siagian, Marciano Santiago, Jr., Nehemias Barnedo, Bert Moreno, Pangarisan (Paul) Sitompul, Epifanio (Nonoy) Alano, Alfonso Roda, Ricardo Salamante, Saw Eng Chuan, Arthur Kong, Gershon Brion;

Lower, L-R: Artemio Elumir, Daniel Alfanoso, Gerundio Ellacer, Nestor Zamora, Elmore Jornada, Elton H. Wallace, Edward Pan, Raymond Puen, Armando Espiritu, Juanito Villagomez, Domingo Villagomez

1957 P.U.C. Ambassadors Men's Chorus with Elton H. Wallace

Photo courtesy of Eunice M. Jornada