Friday, October 05, 2007
Himig Singers to compete in Asian choir tilt
By Grace L. Plata
A DAVAO City-based chorale group is heading for Jakarta, Indonesia to compete in the 1st Asian Choir Games in November.
The renowned Himig Singers, recipient of numerous awards and topped several chorale competitions, is expected to bring the grand prize home.
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The group performed their contest pieces for the public before the start of Tuesday's council session while requesting the people for financial support for their trip.
Floor Leader Bonifacio Militar, after the performance, said the City Council committee on finance, ways, and means and appropriations chaired by Councilor Myrna Dalodo Ortiz will be assigned to raise the amount of P100,000 to help the group.
The contest pieces consist of the gospel song "The Walls of Jericho, the Visayan hit "Usahay" and "Circle of Life,” the theme of Disney's animated hit, The Lion King.
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