Ars Cantica Ensemble

Antipolo Outing 2009

2009-06-23T15:00:00.005+08:00

We had a fun-filled outing on June 6 to 7 at Aqua Huts Resort in Antipolo City. :)

*Photos courtesy of Mammu Chinn

May 9 Special Events

2009-05-26T14:20:00.003+08:00

Father Peter Thoai's Farewell Mass at EDSA Shrine and Wedding Gig in Katipunan, QC.

THE PRAYER

An impromptu duet by Cezua Pangilinan / Puri Espeleta and Ricky Cabico during the pictorial segment in our wedding gig last May 9 in Katipunan, QC.

Also singing in the background:
Ramil Angeles
Chinn Kalingo
Lhance Lim

*This was not actually included in our original line-up. We were just forced to sing this while the pictorial was still ongoing downstairs. :)

PANANATILI

An impromptu duet by Lhance Lim and Chinn Kalingo during the pictorial segment in our wedding gig last May 9 in Katipunan, QC.

*This was not actually included in our original line-up. We were just forced to sing this while the pictorial was still ongoing downstairs. :)

We Are One (Rehearsals for Father Peter Thoai's Farewell Mass)

2009-05-12T21:34:00.004+08:00

Ars Cantica Ensemble singing "We Are One" by Allan Pote during rehearsals for Father Peter Thoai's Farewell Mass on May 9 at EDSA Shrine.

Our Funny Vocalization Exercise

2009-05-04T00:00:00.000+08:00

This is the other side of Ars Cantica Ensemble. Please bear with us... most especially with the one orchestrating this vocalization exercise. :)

"Ang ipis,
Naipit sa pinto,
Nakita ni Pedro,
Piping-pipi...
Patay!"

Optional: Change P's of "Piping-pipi" and "Patay" to F.

We Will Miss You, Ram!

2009-05-03T23:46:00.004+08:00

Ram Rafuson, one of our newbies, bid goodbye to us last April 26 to enter the Philippine National Police Academy. Though his stay with us was shortlived, we will definitely miss him and will continue to pray for his success in his future endeavors.

Best of luck to you, Ram! God bless. :)

Tengkiat-Lim Nuptials

2009-05-03T23:34:00.004+08:00

Lhen, one of our beloved sopranos, tied the knot with Nelson on April 25 at the St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Ermita, Manila. The grand reception followed at the Dragon Gate Seafood Restaurant in Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City. Ars Cantica Ensemble had the privilege to sing in the mass as well as in the reception.

Congratulations and Best Wishes again, Lhen and Nelson! :)

* Photos courtesy of Mammu Chinn, ER, and Ramil

Easter '09 and Otep's Birthday Celebration

2009-04-24T20:56:00.004+08:00

*Photos courtesy of Mammu Chinn

Good Friday '09

2009-04-21T15:15:00.003+08:00

Ars Cantica Ensemble at the Greenbelt Chapel for the Good Friday Mass (Veneration of the Cross).

*Photos courtesy of Mammu Chinn

Palm Sunday '09

2009-04-20T00:10:00.008+08:00

*Photos courtesy of Mammu Chinn

McDonald's Awards Night

2009-04-20T00:09:00.003+08:00

Ars Cantica Ensemble was invited to sing at the McDonald's Awards Night (Employee of the Year and Team of the Year) on March 14 held at the RCBC Tower in Makati City.

*Photos courtesy of Mammu Chinn

Father Jun Sescon's Anniversary

2009-04-19T23:54:00.005+08:00

Ars Cantica Ensemble made a simple serenade to Father Jun Sescon of Greenbelt Chapel last March 4 in celebration of his Anniversary as the chapel's Chaplain.

*Photos courtesy of Richard Eusebio of Info Group

TV (Healing) Mass and Puri's Ice Cream Treat!

2009-02-21T15:10:00.008+08:00

Ars Cantica Ensemble sang live at the 6:00 AM TV (Healing) Mass last February 8. The Mass was officiated by Fr. Jerry Orbos, sponsored by the Soliman Family and aired on ABS-CBN. On the same day, Puri made an ice cream treat to the group in celebration of her birthday on February 2. :)

*Photos courtesy of Mammu Chinn

Lhance's Sweet Treat!

2009-02-12T10:27:00.006+08:00

Lhance gave a sweet treat for the group on January 25 just before leaving for Hong Kong. The most requested 10-shot pictorial was done again and some hilarious scenes took place.

We'll miss you, kapatid! See you again, soon... :)

*Photos courtesy of Mammu Chinn

Cezua's Birthday Celebration

2009-01-16T10:31:00.003+08:00

One of Ars Cantica Ensemble's sopranos (dragonessa) celebrated her birthday on January 4, 2009 at the EDSA Shrine. She was serenaded by the boys with the song "Iniibig Kita" (composed by Mr. Ryan Cayabyab) and a series of funny pictorial folowed (as usual). :)

*Photos courtesy of Mammu Chinn

Ars Cantica Ensemble - Yuletide Season 2008 Montage

2009-01-16T09:09:00.003+08:00

Ars Cantica Ensemble's collection of photos and videos during the Yuletide Season in 2008.

Music: Paskong-Pasko Na Talaga
Composed by Arnel de Pano
Sung by Ars Cantica Ensemble

Ars Cantica Ensemble in Penson-Cruz Nuptials

2009-01-08T10:25:00.005+08:00

We had the privilege of being chosen to sing in the wedding of Marga Penson and Bobby Cruz last December 30, held at Christ The King in Green Meadows.

Here are some of the video clips:

TWO WORDS - Chinn

UMAGANG KAY GANDA - Joseph and Cezua

A Christmas Enchantment with Ars Cantica Ensemble

2009-01-05T14:14:00.011+08:00

Here are just a few video clips of our December '08 Gigs. :)

A Christmas Encounter with Ars Cantica Ensemble
(A Christmas Mini Concert at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Mandaluyong City)

"Maligayang Bati"

"Bituing Natatangi"

"Carol of the Bells"

"O Come All Ye Faithful" / "Joy To The World"

"Paskong-Pasko Na Talaga"

Sea Air's Christmas Party at Citadel Inn in Makati City

"Carol of the Bells"

Young Presidents' Organization's (YPO) Christmas Party at Forbes Park in Makati City

"Caroling, Caroling"

"Ding dong Merrily On High"

Max's Tiendesitas (Private Family Christmas Party)

"Kumukutikutitap"

The Ortigas Center - Christmas Mini Concert

Despite unforeseen circumstances (continuous rain, change of venue, and noise along the road), we still managed to perform Christmas carols for the people at the Ortigas Center in Pasig on the 23rd day of December 2008.

"A Christmas Carol"

Ars Cantica Ensemble in Father Peter Thoai's Thanksgiving Mass

2009-01-03T22:37:00.009+08:00

Ars Cantica Ensemble singing "Unshakable Kingdom" during communion in Father Peter Thoai's Thanksgiving Mass.

Ars Cantica Ensemble in Father Peter Thoai's Ordination

2009-01-03T22:32:00.006+08:00

Fr. Peter Thoai's Ordination Rites and Thanksgiving Mass Photos

2008-11-28T11:35:00.009+08:00

Ars Cantica Ensemble had the honor of being personally chosen by Father Peter Thoai (a Vietnamese priest) to sing in his Ordination Rites and Thanksgiving Mass at the EDSA Shrine held on November 22 and 23, respectively.

Ordination Rites and Thanksgiving Mass...

Before and After Snapshots...

*Photos courtesy of Mammu Chinn

Hear My Prayer - Ars Cantica Ensemble's Rehearsals for Fr. Peter Thoai's Ordination (3/3)

2008-11-28T11:06:00.001+08:00

Ars Cantica Ensemble rehearsing "Hear My Prayer" at the EDSA Shrine last November 17 for Reverend Father Peter's Ordination on November 22.

Hallelujah (Psalm 150) - Ars Cantica Ensemble's Rehearsals for Fr. Peter Thoai's Ordination (2/3)

2008-11-28T11:03:00.001+08:00

Ars Cantica Ensemble rehearsing "Hallelujah (Psalm 150)" at the EDSA Shrine last November 17 for Reverend Father Peter's Ordination on November 22.

Unshakable Kingdom - Ars Cantica Ensemble's Rehearsals for Fr. Peter Thoai's Ordination (1/3)

2008-11-27T16:50:00.001+08:00

Ars Cantica Ensemble rehearsing "Unshakable Kingdom" at the EDSA Shrine last November 17 for Reverend Father Peter's Ordination on November 22.

A Double Celebration for Edwin and Mammu Chinn!

2008-11-25T16:22:00.005+08:00

Last November 9, we had a double treat (courtesy of Cezua) for Edwin and Mammu Chinn who were celebrating their birthdays on November 10 and 12, respectively. :)

*Photos courtesy of Mammu Chinn (one of the celebrants!)

Ramil's Birthday Feast!

2008-11-25T15:41:00.002+08:00

Our unbeatable tenor, Ramil made a very yummy treat for our group to celebrate his birthday last October 29. :)

*Photos courtesy of Mammu Chinn