We went to Ateneo de Davao around 2:30 in the afternoon for the sound check. Upon arriving, we saw and heard the other groups singing / practicing their songs. I immediately noticed that the seven groups (there were 8 competing groups) had at least 20 members. Since visual effects or choreography is part of the criteria, the number of members in a group matters. While waiting for our turn (sound check) our conductor and arranger informed us that we have to double our effort since we are outnumbered (the other groups are really good).After the sound check we went to one of the rooms in Ateneo to vocalize, change outfit, and last minute instructions. We are the sixth contestant.
This event was organized by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart and one of the Judges is Mr. Ryan “The Masestro” Cayabyab.
Before announcing the winner, Mr. Cayabyab informed the participants that we should minimize the visual effects or choreography (deep inside I said to myself that it is not fair since it was part of the criteria!!!!!!!!) and to focus on the song especially the melody.
“Its now time to announce the winner” said the emcee…..
The second runner-up for the Sambawitan 2007 goes to Le Voix Chorale!!! (yehey!!!!).
The winning groups received the following:
Champion 100,000.00
1st runner-up 50,000.00
2nd runner-up 30,000.00
Personally I wasn’t expecting for our group to win but I guess we weren’t that bad :-)
To God be the glory!
Group Members: Sheila (S), Karen (A), Choy (A), Aishen (S), Elena (A), Jally (S), Daniel (B), Jelly (S), Gel (S), Jillian (A), Melvin (B), Francis (T), Jeffrey (T), Michael (T), David (B), Butch (B), Paul (T)
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I agree with you. When Ryan said that visual effects doesn't really matter a lot, My group and I was a little bit depressed because we religiously abide to the criteria given by the organizers. But anyway congratulations to you guys, you did well.
By the way, I'm a member of one of the groups who unfortunately did not make it to the top three...hehehe
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