Novo Concertante Manila Wowed Kapampangan Audience with beautiful Christmas Songs

Novo Concertante Manila wowed their Kapampangan audience with their unforgettable renditions of Christmas songs during the Paskong Paolino: A Thanksgiving Through Carols. The concert was held last December 6, 2014, 6:30 p.m., at the St. Paul Novitiate Chapel, Sindalan, City of San Fernando, Pampanga.

Novo Concertante Manila and Andrean Laboratory Vocal Ensemble preparing for a grand finale.

Under the direction of Mr. Arwin Tan, a Philippine Madrigal Singers (the Madz) alumnus, the choir carried on the madrigal tradition of a cappella singing. But, unlike the Madz, which now allows some accompaniments, the group prefer to sing strictly a cappella. It also has a conductor, Mr. Arwin Tan himself. Their renditions of traditional Christmas songs are unforgettable. Included in the repertoire were: Guy Forbes' O Nata Lux, Moses Hogan's Ride the Chariot, Freddie Aguilar's Anak, Lennon Mc Cartney's Lady Madonna and many more.  

Singing back to back with the Concertante is the Andrean Laboratory Vocal Ensemble (ALab) under the direction of Ms. Odette B. Galura and Mr. Joseph James L. Doak. ALab is an ensemble of singers from different choirs of St. Andrew Cathedral, Paranaque City. They entertained the crowd with their beautiful renditions of Gino Torres' Magnificat, John Rutter's Deck the Hall and Christmas Lullaby, Andre J. Thomas' African Noel and many more.

It was a heartwarming way to start the Christmas season. I look forward to seeing them again in their future concerts. With me at the concert are Mesdames Lula S. Elica, Grace F. Tyler and Maribeth C. Saladino.

LGU to Construct New Building for MCC

The Local Government Unit of Mabalacat City, Pampanga, led by Mayor Marino "Boking" Morales will construct a three story building for Mabalacat City College at its campus at Dolores, Mabalacat City to accommodate the growing number of students seeking admission to the College. The building will be available for use by second semester Academic Year 2014-2015. 

The ground breaking ceremonies were attended by the City College Officials and Faculty and Staff headed by Dr. Leonardo C. Canlas, the Sangguniang Panglunsod members headed by Vice Mayor Christian Halili and the MCC Student Council headed by Mr. Michael Maglaque.