I See the Light

SHRINE OF JESUS MUSIC MINISTRY in Concert

INVOCATIONFather Manny Ysmael

NATIONAL ANTHEMShrine of Jesus Music Ministry
OPENING REMARKSMsgr. Bobby Canlas

Musica Sacra
Ave Verum Corpus Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

A motet, written in 1791, is a hymn in honor of the Blessed Sacrament, sometimes ascribed
to Pope Innocent VI.

Panis Angelicus Cesar Franck

Originally an organ improvisation, played in 1861; the text is the sixth verse of Aquinas
hymn, Sacris Solemnis.

Ave Maria Jacob Arcadelt

Alleged to have been written during the Renaissance as a secular song for 3 voices, it was
rearranged in 1845 for liturgical purposes.

Shrine of Jesus Childrens Choir

Holy Is His Name John Michael Talbot

A setting of the Magnificat, this version is based on John Michael Talbots melody, re-
arranged for treble voices and guitar.

True Colors Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly (Add. arr: Em Alcantara)

This Cyndi Lauper original was popularized by Phil Collins in the late 1990s and was also
used recently in the hit TV musical series, Glee.

Shrine of Jesus Singing Priests: Fr. Jay-ar Babor and Fr. Cris Cellan
Sanlibong Buhay Manoling Francisco, Jandi Arboleda, arr: Norman Agatep
Add. arr./ Edit: Allan Argonza Puno

This is inspired by the prayer of San Lorenzo Ruiz, If I have a thousand lives, I would offer all
to God.

Buchikik Yoyoy Villame, arr: Robert Delgado

A play of silly words with no meaning, this novelty song is a fun classic.

Tribute to Msgr. Bobby C. Canlas and the Shrine Family

The Servant Song Richard Dillard, arr: Palan Reyes

We pray for the grace to serve others and the humility to allow others to serve us as well.
 Our very essence, the reason we serve in the Shrine of Jesus, under the loving guidance of
Mons Bobby Canlas, our Father Rector.

Hymn to Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life Allan Argonza Puno

Written in 2009 for the 10th Fiesta Anniversary of the Shrine of Jesus, the simple, catchy
melody can easily be transformed into other genres of music, in honor of our Divine Master,
Jesus Christ.

INTERMISSION

Special Number from the Ladies of the Altar

Filipiniana
Bayan Ko Constancio De Guzman, arr: Lucio San Pedro

A classic that makes a Filipino very proud to be one. Included in some international choirs
repertoire because of its beautiful melody.

Pasigin arr: Eudenice Palaruan

A Visayan fishing song which speaks of Nonay who finally got lots of fishes to offer to her
sweetheart.

Katakataka Santiago Suarez, arr: Emmanuel Laureola

Arranged for 8 voices, this folk-inspired melody reflects the romantic temperament of
Filipinos.

Sanay Wala nang Wakas Willy Cruz, arr: Robert Delgado

Poignant and lyrical, this OPM has turned into a standard included in regular Filipino choral
repertoire.

American Traditional and Popular Music

Old McDonald Had A Farm arr: George Mitchell

An old nursery rhyme, arranged with impeccable timing, humor, and silly animal noises.
What The World Needs Now Is LoveBurt Bacharach, Hal David
arr: Roger Emerson

From a Jazz Waltz to a Bright Disco, this arrangement boasts of 6 th, 9th, and 13th chords with
syncopated beats.

I See The Light Alan Menken, Glenn Slater

arr: Allan Argonza Puno

The theme song from the Disney movie, Tangled, this is arranged by tonights conductor,
who offers this to the Shrine of Jesus Music Ministry for serving and singing together for 12
years.
Finale
Prayer of St. Francis Allen Pote, arr: Robert Delgado

This setting of the Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi will be performed tonight with sign language
for our brothers and sisters who cannot hear but can feel the beautiful message through
these gestures.

The Shrine of Jesus Music Ministry

Conductor: Allan Argonza Puno

Pianist: Mary Louise Macanaya-Alcantara
Pianist: Armando Mendoza, Jr.

SOPRANOS ALTOS TENORS BASSES

Annabel Rizalie Bermejo Anthony Alcantara Loreto Bueza, Jr.
Amechazurra
Audrey Cabalfin Francenita Mariano Alojado Joseph Garcia
Chandnani
Maria Teresita Caon Francesca Dela Cruz Mark Cagape Ivan Grulla
Abegail Javellana Rachel De Leon Lorence Camino Jose Edelito Paez
Marieju Magbojos Ma. Elena Gregore Elmer De Leon Ramcy
Peamante
Edna Mendoza Mary Jane Ivanhoe Paul Irugin Jr. Jomari Ruiz
Ma. Ofelia Ruiz Amelita Medino Arnel Mariano Rian Vergara
Heide Lou Victoria Marilyn Versoza Joel Ruiz

Shrine of Jesus Music Ministry

The Shrine of Jesus Music Ministry is the Liturgical Music arm of the Shrine of Jesus,
the Way, the Truth, and the Life in Pasay City.

From its humble beginnings with just a handful of volunteers, the ministry now has
five resident choirs. All choirs sing as one joint choir for feast days and special
occasions at the Shrine. Since 2009, they have been performing at the annual
Christmas Carols at the Shrine, a mini-performance of the Shrines resident choirs
before the anticipated Simbang Gabi Masses.

Tonight is their premiere performance on stage in a full concert.

Allan Argonza Puno, Choirmaster

Allan Argonza Puno is a conductor, voice teacher, and Certified Public Accountant
with three degress under his belt. He graduated with a degree in Music Education,
magna cum laude from Centro Escolar University in 1991, BS Commerce Major in
Accounting, cum laude, from University of Santo Tomas in 1982, and Bachelor of
Music in Voice from the University of the Philippines in 1995 where he was a
consistent University Scholar under the tutelage of National Artist for Music, Prof.
Andrea O. Veneracion. He was an alumnus of the University of the Philippines
Madrigal Singers, has conducted numerous university, church, and corporate choirs,
and was a choral director and organist at the Manila Cathedral for 20 years.

Presently, Allan is a voice teacher and choirmaster at the La Consolacion College,

Manila and conductor of the Serenata Vocal Ensemble, which has sung for the past
12 years in the Shrine of Jesus. He is also the Vice Coordinator for Internal Affairs for
the Shrine of Jesus Music Ministry.

Shrine of Jesus All-Male and All-Female Group

The all-male and all-female groups consist of alumni of university and church choirs.
Their shared love for music gathered them together in the ministry of service, which
they are sharing with the community in the 10.30AM and 5.30PM Sunday Masses.

Serenata Vocal Ensemble

The Serenata Vocal Ensemble was formed in 1990 by its present choirmaster, Allan
Argonza Puno. It has served as resident choir in Manila Cathedral, Intramuros for 20
years, in San Isidro Labrador, Pasay City for four years, and in the Shrine of Jesus
for 12 years.

Serenata has performed in numerous concerts and has participated in choral

festivals, most notable is the Madz et al series. The group won the Grand Prize in
the Ave Maria Choral Competition in May 1999. The groups objective is to give glory
and praise to our Lord Jesus Christ through music.

St. Joseph Parish Chorale

The St. Joseph Parish Chorale is a church-based self-supporting choir that has been
serving the community of the St. Joseph Parish Church, Tambo, Paraaque City since
1980. The group started to sing for the anticipated Sunday Mass every Saturday at
5:30 pm at the Shrine of Jesus in the year 2000.

Under the leadership of their musical director, Sir Ideh Paez, the SJPC began to
participate in prestigious local competitions and other events. The group has always
been invited to sing for Sunday Mass TV programs and other television guest
performances. The group continues to fulfill its commitment through its local
pilgrimages and active participation in various parochial events across the country.
Leviticus Chamber Singers

The Leviticus Chamber Singers was formed last year by conductor Ivan Grulla and
has since participated in choral workshops, festivals and competitions around the
metro.

The group participated in the Teresian Association International Inc. Choral

Workshop conducted by the Alumni of the UP Madrigal Singers entitled "Tuloy-tuloy
ang Awitan" held last year at Saint Pedro Poveda College. They qualified for the
semi-finals of the Barangay Caroling Choir Competition at SM Hypermarket Makati in
December 2010. Early this year, the group joined the Pedrista Music Festival Choral
Competition held at Sanctuario de San Pedro Bautista, Frisco, Quezon City.

PRODUCTION STAFF

Musical Director: Allan Argonza Puno

Stage Director:

Stage Manager:

Lights:

Voice Over: Mon Gualvez

Backstage Assistants:

Ushers:

Documentation: Information Ministry c/o Bro. Lito Lescano

Photography:

SPECIAL GUESTS

Fr. Jay-ar Babor

Fr. Cris Cellan

Shrine of Jesus Childrens Choir

(Em Alcantara, Conductor/Pianist, Ton Alcantara, Guitarist)

Ladies of the Altar led by Sis. Rose San Miguel

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Rev. Msgr. Roberto C. Canlas
Fr. Cris Cellan, Fr. Jay-ar Babor
Fr. Manny Ysmael, Fr. Tony Atole

Rectors Council, Shrine Organization Officers, Shrine Family Volunteers,

Shrine of Jesus Childrens Choir and Parents

Sis. Cely Matias, Sis. Rose San Miguel

St. Joseph Parish Tambo, Paranaque, Fr. John Francis Frederick K. Manlapig

Sis. Marlyn Versoza, Bro. Jun Mendoza

SPONSORS

Mrs. Evelyn Del Rosario