Not Our Typical Christmas Cantata (CAC's Christmas .. A Celebration of Faith, Hope, and Love )

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CHRISTMAS.. A Celebration of Faith, Hope, and Love..

(A Musical Concert)

26 December 2010

@ Capital Alliance Church, Marbel, South Cotabato

Rap, singing with choir using his hand as his mic 

It has been a family fair to always attend Christmas Cantata on our church. For 5 years of our marriage, we haven't missed any Christmas concert (not that in that 5 years, it's coincidently my husband was the narrator. lol) But last Christmas was way different. Though, every concert, it’s filled with wonderfully rehearsed voices and creatively designed choir formation, last December 26, 2010 was a bit unique. It’s a bit not a typical choir at Capital Alliance Church.

Cantata starts with famously sang Christmas song, "Noel"

Together with Rap, Mama Luming, and Tala, we arrived early that night, as Pastor Sam reminded us during morning service to come on time for the Christmas Concert.  Truly, our pastor has not dismayed us. Seeing those sophisticated and well-designed choir costumes and star quality make-up (by Jared Palmejar,; yes, they did hired a stylist consultant), I might say, I expected the choir presentation to be somewhat classy. Again, I was not dismayed with my expectations. 

Testimony by Mrs. Rosie D. Montiel, followed by Yzel Arias and Ptr. Samuel Timogtimog

Solo, performed by Kim Timogtimog; "The Baby"

For those who was not able to witness the Christmas Cantata, you missed:

5 – Elegantly styled choir members (which I had hard time recognizing who’s who, they were put on their make up fabulously)

4 – Fascinating Lighting and sound effects

3 – Surprisingly elegantly designed change costumes

2 – Astounding Acrobatic Acts blended on each Christmas Carol

1 - Touchy and true to life testimony (though some of the choir member’s testimonies were not clear because you can feel the speaker’s nervousness and husky but crooked voice)

Offertory intermission in old familiar Christmas song medley; nicely played violin by two siblings

But what I like most was the Musical Concert’s voice over. He must have perfectly practiced every line he read. A clear and inviting voice hovering over and in between the choirs songs was perfect! (ofcourse! Not that my dearest hubbyness did that part, lol)

Caught on the Act! Busy behind spotlight, Engr. Rainer Paul R. Formoso and Miss SharonPeralta

Though it’s sad that people started to arrive on the last part of the choir presentation, they missed a lot of costume changes, acrobatic acts (which I suspect they also imported a choreographer outside church), delightfully solo acts, touching testimonies and endearing jolly but soulful music; all in one night!

Sadly, I wasn't able to enjoy well the Cantata, I have to run after our little Rap outside Church

Other Acknowledgments:
Production Mgr >> Rev. & Mrs. Samuel Timogtimog
Musical Dir.      >> Mrs. Perlyn Joy Enriquez
Choreographer >> Jed Bagius
Stage Mgr.      >> Engr. Doroteo Ines, Jr.
Advertisement & Promotion >> Rev. SAm Timogtimog
                                                 Edmund Francisco
Program          >> Petronio Cagas Jr. & Kurt Buen Timogtimog
Decoration      >> CYP & Ptr. Herculine Payot
Lights & Sound >> Mrs. Neptali Tamaro & Engr. Rainer Paul Formoso
                             Mr. Don Cagas
PowerPoint Presentation >> Michael Joan Ines & Jeffelyn Marie Ines
                                           Kurt Buen Timogtimog & Sharon Faith Peralta
Costume   >> Jared Palmejar
Food       >> Mr. & Mrs. Doroteo Ines Jr.