RILI choir takes 2nd place in competition

The Bahaghari Chorale sang Batang-Bata Ka Pa by the Apo Hiking Society arranged by conductor Mr. Christian Samarista to land in second place in their maiden competition.

The newly formed Bahaghari Chorale of Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc. landed in 2nd place at the first Harana sa Bayan choral competition held July 27, 2015 at the municipal plaza as part of the 440th Pila Day festivities. The choir is composed of students from Grades 4-6.

Choirmaster Mr. Christian Samarista arranged Apo Hiking Society's Batang-Bata Ka Pa for the group to suit the chorale's young voice. The group's interpretation of the song landed them in 2nd place in their first ever competition. This is despite having only about one month to prepare and train. Some of the students didn't even have experience singing in class.

The RILI choral group competed against singing groups from Colegio Monterei de Pila Child Development Center (CMP) and Pila Central Elementary School. CMP took first place while Central placed 3rd.

There was also a high school category for the competition. Linga National High School took first place, Liceo de Pila was 2nd, and Don Manuel Rivera Memorial National High School was 3rd.

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group was also part of the event. They provided a special number during intermission breaks.