In Pursuing my Passion: Singing

Back when I was in Third Year High, I entered the school's choir named, "Koro Rosario." Thanks to my best friend who encouraged me to join even though she left the group early. Two years of singing not just on school programs but also during masses, a wedding and of course on competitions. I remember that one of the highlights of my stay there is performing on our own concert. Up until now I still sing my favorite pieces including: Minsan lang Kitang Iibigin and Limang Dipang Tao. It was a part of my life that I will never get tired being proud of.

During one of the competition. The piece is Magnificat. And the winner? You guessed that right, us. =)

Color coded. Pink is for Soprano, Yellow is for Alto, Blue is for Tenor and Green is for Bass.

And then came college, the pressure was so heavy that I decided to stay focused on my studies, although I managed to join a socio civic organization. Besides, I was afraid to try out not unlike in High School where I had my best friend to back me up during the start. Inevitably, regrets crawl up every after missed opportunity. Looking back, I wished I stood up for what I really wanted to do. Then again, life goes on. I still sing. I always do. It is something that can not be removed from my system. But through time, I realized how much I long to go back and fulfill my passion in singing in a choir. Being a member of such is far different in solo singing - from the techniques, the harmony and blending of each and everyone's voices to form not just a good sound but one that would touch the hearts of many, to the chaos of disciplining and making the singers fully committed to the group. It's like, the challenge of a person singing in solo is multiplied by the number of people present in a choir. It can be a practice of patience but I love working and interacting in a group, maybe that's why I work well in this kind of environment. I'm guessing that's one thing I miss the most too, being in a company of a lot friends with one common passion.

I almost gave up that dream.

When one day after attending the mass at our subdivision with my mom, I discovered that there is a newly formed choir in need of members. Without second thoughts, I grabbed the opportunity. If I wouldn't do it now, will I get another chance? When? I don't want to reach 30 and still have the same regrets I had when I was 18. I gathered all my confidence and learning from my previous experiences and started singing with them. I am beyond thankful too that I was trained and equipped by one of the best choir master way back high school. Now exactly after a month, I am very happy to boast that this time, I was never afraid of pursuing one of my passion and that is singing. And I know, once again, this is an addition to the things that I will never ever get tired being proud of.

Sunday after mass practice. 

We are still in the process of recruiting members but I know through our songs, we can invite more eventually. I'll write more about our group in the coming posts. =)