Report by Cenon Pineda | Photo credits to TSU Chorale
Tarlac State University Chorale went all out at the CAASUC 3 Regional Culture and Arts Festival 2024, claiming two awards last December 1 at Bulacan State University.
College of Arts and Social Sciences representatives Mylene Torres, Syrel Faye Taala, Jazper Nartates, Ma. Criscia Aure, Keila Tolentino, Marika Luisa Tolentino, Jerry Talay, Chrislyn Ambrocio, Andrei Dulce, and Ryan Joseph Orgaya have showcased immense musical prowess, bringing home pride to the college.
Their harmony not only captivated the audience, but also reflected the group's extensive experience in local and international competitions, even crediting their strong connection as their greatest advantage.
"Siguro yung biggest advantage namin as a group against sa opposing team is yung connection at bond namin sa isa't-isa, dahil marami na kaming napagdaanan together mapa local competition at international, we've been through a lot at gamay namin ang isa't-isa," Torres, an AB Communication student, expressed in an interview.
“Nagkaisa kami during the competition, well, mahirap sa amin na may iba-ibang ginagawa pero 'yong goal namin is mag-enjoy at tsaka manalo, 'yon yung advantage namin,” Dulce, a Human Services student, also shared.
However, the sweet spot did not come with no hurdles. Torres mentioned having faced difficulties during the competition, particularly with the sound check.
"One of the challenges na na-experience namin during competition ay yung sound check, wala kasing schedule na binigay ang organizers so tsambahan talaga at kelangan pumila sa venue para lang makapag sound check,” she added.
Despite the setbacks, they used these challenges as a motivation to perform better, determined to captivate the crowd and stand out in the competition.
Their hard work paid off as they have achieved another milestone, adding two more medals to their collection, at the CAASUC 3.
Here are the awards they have obtained during the competition:
Standard Choral Category - 1st Runner-up
Showchoir Category - 2nd Runner-up
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