It was an evening to remember for the Young Voices of the Philippines (YVP), as the scholar choir of the Treble Choir Association of the Philippines officially launched its ‘Mass of Life: A Mass Setting for Children’ album at The Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao, last Saturday, November 19.
Following the celebration of the Children’s Mass, presided over by Rev. Fr Dennis Soriano along with JesCom Associate Director Rev. Fr. Ro Atilano SJ delivering the homily, Jesuit Music Ministry’s (JMM) newest and youngest artist impressed churchgoers in attendance with a mini-concert showcasing the best of its sacred and harmonious music.
Under the guidance of its acclaimed conductor, Dr. Maria Theresa Vizconde Roldan, Young Voices of the Philippines opened with hymns Jesu Rex Admirabilis and Ave Maria — the choir’s humble way of embracing the presence of the Lord and venerating the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The youthful singing community then performed its lineup of beloved Philippine folk songs, drawing cheers for their renditions of Si Pilimon, Dandansoy, and the Ilocos Region’s signature Pamulinawen.
To conclude their repertoire, Young Voices of the Philippines gave their audiences a warm send off, treating them to a trio of Christmas classics, Kampana ng Simbahan, Tidings of Joy, and Pasko na Naman.
Awitan ang Panginoon, Anima Christi, Prayer for Spiritual Communion, and I Will Sing Forever, as well as several other musical arrangements of YVP’s internationally-published resident composer, Prof. Jude B. Roldan, were also featured in the Children’s Mass, held in honor of the Feast of Christ the King.
Images from The Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao
In his thanksgiving message, JMM Director Lester Mendiola expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the resounding success of the launch of ‘Mass of Life’ as well as JMM’s thriving partnership with Young Voices of the Philippines, and the talented children under the watchful care of the distinguished Roldan couple.
“We would like to thank The Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao, Fr Dennis Soriano, Rector, and the staff of the Cathedral, for warmly welcoming and allowing us to hold the Children’s Mass and launching of Mass of Life.”
“Thank you to the Young Voices of the Philippines, our newest and youngest artist in the Jesuit Music Ministry, their conductor, Dr. Maria Theresa Vizconde-Roldan, Composer and Arranger, Prof. Jude B. Roldan, parents and guardians of Young Voices of the Philippines, and the Treble Choir Association of the Philippines,” he acknowledged.
“Thank you to the Diocese of Cubao, Social Communications team headed by Fr Herbie Santos, our partners from CFC Kids for Christ, Bro Julius Barbas, as well as our social media partners.”
“To everyone who worked behind the scenes to make this event and album a success, maraming salamat po sa inyo. May the Lord bless you a hundredfold,” later added Mendiola in a grateful Facebook post.
Relive the official launch of ‘Mass of Life: A Mass Setting for Children’ and watch the Children’s Mass and mini-concert via: https://www.facebook.com/YoungVoicesofthePhilippines/videos/535846184684604
Listen to Young Voices of the Philippines’ new album, ‘Mass of Life: A Mass setting for children’ by pre-saving via the link: https://bfan.link/mass-of-life
Download the music score sheet of Mass of Life: https://jescom.ph/product/mass-of-life-a-mass-setting-for-children-for-treble-and-piano/
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