By Chessa Pae Faustino, Stratcom Correspondent

Showcasing a plethora of performances from homegrown talents and acclaimed guests, the MMSU Nasudi Chorale hosted the “SUDI: Sounds of Unity, Diversity and Identity” benefit concert
on May 31, 2024 at the Teatro Ilocandia. 

In collaboration with the Center for Human Movement Studies (CHuMS), the benefit concert aimed at securing financial support for the 13th World Choir Games 2024 to be held in Auckland, New Zealand through showcasing versatile talent and cultural heritage. 
The ensemble comprised MMSU performers who represented the university in various competitions in the regional and national levels. These are the MMSU Nasudi Contemporary Dancers, MMSU Nasudi Hip-Hop Dancers, MMSU Nasudi Folkloric Group, MMSU-CTE Bin-I Dance Troupe, and CTE Chamber Singers.  

Finalists from the regional and national PASUC Culture and the Arts Festival 2024 competitions were also among the performers, including Ms. Arazelle Annilei Aleta (2nd Place, RCAF Pop Solo), Mark Benedict Joseph Guillermo and Christian Leonard Marcelino (3rd Place, RCAF Vocal Duo), Casie Margarett Medina (2nd Place, NCAF Piano Solo), Athina Alexis Blanco (4th Place, NCAF Piano Solo), Jacinth Apphia Perez (NCAF Qualifier, Violin Solo), and CTE Teatro Normal Laboratoryo (NCAF Qualifier, Short and Sweet Play Musical).
Meanwhile, the award-winning Ilocos Norte National High School (INNHS) Samiweng Singers and Northwestern University (NWU) Saguday Chorale graced the event. Mr. Sherween Cabrales and Sherberk Cabrales served as choir conductors.

The grand finale of the concert was a Tutti Performance from the INNHS Samiweng Singers, the NWU Saguday Chorale, and the MMSU Nasudi Chorale, performing the song, Paraiso.

MMSU President Shirley C. Agrupis commended the talents that the performers hold, along with the camaraderie that binds them together to achieve one great purpose. 

“Embracing harmony and celebrating cultural unity, our university proudly supports the MMSU Nasudi Chorale as they prepare to showcase their talent on the global stage at the 13th World Choir Games 2024,” she said.

Dubbed as the world’s largest choral festival and competition, the 13th World Choir Games 2024 will be held from July 10 to 20, at Auckland, New Zealand.