THE school that produced the champion in traditional music for two successive years, the second one won on November 27, 2011, got what could be its dream Christmas gift — sets of indigenous music instruments.
Recipient of the instruments is the Bolton Elementary School of Barangay 1-A, at Bolton St., Davao City. The gift giver is Davao Light and Power Co. The gift consists of one (1) large agong, one (1) medium agong, one (1) small agong, one (1) set Kulintang with stand, two (2) large Dabakans, and two (2) brass gandangs. The indigenous musical instruments were turned over to the school last December 15, 2011.
Bolton Elementary School through its “Sa Tabok Cultural Dance Ensembles” under conductor Agnes F. Tatoy, bagged the finals plum of the National Music Competitions for Young Artists or NAMCYA, held in Manila. The same school also won the finals the year earlier.
Ironically, the ensembles got its feat using indigenous musical instruments borrowed from generous individuals in Davao City. The school did not own any of the gadgets they brought with them to the competition.
Shortly before the finals though, the school through the initiative of conductor teacher Tatoy and its principal Zosimo G. Pana, approached Davao Light requesting for a donation of such instruments. They were hoping then that their request would be positively responded and the instruments reach their hands before departure to Manila for the national finals. But large ticket donation cannot come in handy.
Again, using borrowed instruments the ensemble from Bolton Elementary School left Davao to participate in the NAMCYA finals. And still, they proved superior to the rest under the Traditional Music Ensembles Category.
With such honor tucked on their belt the ensemble did not know that they were to come home with the gift of their passion waiting – their long-dreamed of indigenous musical instruments.
During the turnover attended by Department of Education Davao City Division officials led by Central District Supervisor dr. Jima A. Gelmo, the winning ensemble played and danced their winning piece in the national competition.
According to Principal Pana, the school is looking forward to winning its third and Hall of Fame award when the next national competition comes. What with instruments they can use for practice anytime they want.
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