Last but not least, of course, is the Logistics Department, who were given the charge of fixing the program, equipment, and all the other things that Musikapella would need. According to Logistics Director Jeremae Soliman, “I’m proud of my team because I believe we did great things for Musikapella. I’m proud because our work involved actually helping create Musikapella, and it took a lot of hard work.” Working in Task Force for the whole semester is no easy feat. It is not uncommon to witness TF members always on the phone, picking up ex-deals, or simply rushing from one place to another. Weekly general assemblies were also held on Wednesday afternoons, where each committee is expected to provide updates on what they should have accomplished. Crucial decisions regarding certain adjustments with Musikapella are also made during these assemblies.
The Fruits of Labor 2 was the day when all of those harried meetings and preparaoctober
tions came to life at the University Theater in the University of the Philippines Diliman. Twelve choirs who had rehearsed and trained so diligently competed for the top prize, singing their hearts out for a shot at glory, all the while entertaining the crowds with classic Pinoy pop hits. While everyone else was enjoying a night of choral music, Task Force was still hard at work, manning and watching the show from the rafters and the
Some of us joke that TF can stand for other things. ‘Tunay na Ferowsh’ was one of the sillier ones
shadows. It was kind of a bittersweet ending for Task Force that they weren’t able to witness the show they devoted so much time to in its entirety. Nevertheless, while the work had been taxing for its members, but with all the time they have spent together, a bond among them all was undeniably formed. Some of the members joke that TF can stand for other things. ‘Tunay na Ferowsh’ was one of the sillier ones, referencing and complimenting the quality of work that Task Force has been showing. But the other one, ‘True Family’ comes closer to what Task Force felt. Already the members are feeling nostalgic about how it has been for them. “It was both fulfilling and a relief,” chairperson Sel Ortiga muses. As an afterthought, she adds, “But I’ll miss it.” And with those words, she summarizes what every single member of Task Force feels. But more than that, Task Force is excited to see Musikapella finally happen. Every song ends, but that’s no reason not to enjoy the music. Or in this case, the Musik.
THROUGH THE YEARS
An overview of Task Force’s high school chorale competition. Notice where the numbering was thrown off. Year
Title
Venue
Winner
Guest perfomer
Vice-president
2005
Soundtrack
PhilamLife Theater
Ramon Magsaysay High School
Hale Cueshe
John Raymond Lagdameo
2006
Musikapella: Awit ng Kabataan
PhilamLife Theater
Ramon Magsaysay High School
Orange & Lemons
Julian “Jules” Gollayan
2007
Musikapella II: Himig ng Pag-ibig Noon at Ngayon
University Theater
Ramon Magsaysay High School
Sugarfree
Krystle “Tetel” Ramos
2008
Musikapella III: Himig ng Kahapon, Tinig Ngayon
University Theater
School of Saint Anthony
Urbandub NictiNasty U.P. Concert Chorus
Mykel Sampan
2010
Musikapella V: Isang Pagbabalik-tanaw Tungo sa Kinabukasan
Crossroad77 Convenarium
St. Scholastica’s College Manila
U.P. Concert Chorus
Laurence Go
2011
Musikapella 2011: Awitin Mo, Isasayaw Ko
University Theater
St. Paul College Pasig
U.P. Concert Chorus
Selena Ortiga
Musikapella did not push through in 2009 due to Typhoon Ondoy. The Vice-president then was Karlo Patron. TheEchoes.net
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