Clouds in My Coffee

At the start of our chamber rehearsal a while ago, I was very anxious for three reasons: 1) The concertmaster and the principal members were out with other engagements, leaving only a few "leftovers" - us; 2) I became the violin 2 principal violinist; and 3) We were to practice a Tchaikovsky serenade - for the first time. I thought that the chamber would become a slaughterhouse. Well, some of us were "lashed," but as far as violin 2 is concerned, we were spared. Did I do a good job? I didn't know until we had dinner outside as Sir Cris commended my drastic improvement. " Hindi sya makapaniwalang makakatugtog sya ng gano'n ," Sir Cris added, and lightly told how we quarreled during my last violin lessons with him (more than a year from now ) and how he suggested that I look for another teacher. " Ang galing mo, Charvie! " I also heard from Peter, a member from violin 1 who took a moment to observe us violin 2 during the rehearsal (he was...

The following are the excerpts of the Santa Isabel College Chamber Orchestra's first formal Concert on May 23, 2008 entitled, "A Journey to Baroque Music." Solomon, HWV 67, Act III: Sinfonia, "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba " ... G. F. Handel, Arr. Hindson Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 3, No. 6, RV 356 ... A. Vivaldi III. Presto ... Jericho Tabirao, violinist Overture (Suite) No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: II. Air, "Air on the G String" ... J.S. Bach Recibid: Hymn to Sto. Cristo del Tesoro ... Santa Isabel College Source: Youtube, Jericho Tabirao's brother's uploaded video clips

Here is a video clip of our small performance with the Vox Angelicum Choir in the Our Lady of Hope Parish, located behing SM North EDSA. I am the violinist in the right who was covered with a music stand. You may not see me very well, but somehow you can see me move . The piece was entitled "I Am." The Vox Angelicum Choir is under Ms. April Sta. Maria, my music teacher in Santa Isabel College. We, some members of the chamber, were invited to play for them during their fiesta to make their singing fuller. This was on May 17 this year. Ang saya ano ? Hehe.