Regina Coeli choir in Cavite places 4th in intl competition

The Regina Coeli Choir (RCC) from Cavite, Philippines placed fourth in the Rimini International Choir Competition in Italy participated in by groups from more than 30 countries. The Regina Coeli Choir of Rosario, Cavite bagged a place in the Young and Children Choirs (Silver Level I) category of the competition held at the Novelli Theater from Oct. 6 to 9. They also ranked ninth in the Folk and Gospel Choirs (Silver Level II) category. The fifth Rimini choir competition, now on its fifth year, was headed by respected Italian music professor and conductor Andrea Angelini. Among other achievements, Angelini has directed the choir of the Rimini Cathedral, which was named after 15th century Italian composer Alessandro Grandi. Under his leadership, this chorale group has performed in important venues like the St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, where they met the late Pope John Paul II. Regina Coeli Choir It was the first international competition for the chorale of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, which is composed of young singers from various schools in Cavite. Renalie Aquino, RCC’s conductor, told “24 Oras" that most of the choir members come from poor families.
For the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TV Aquino founded RCC in 1997 as all-girls children’s choir composed of Grade 5 and 6 students from Rosario Elementary School, singing on early Saturday evening masses. The group dropped the word “children’s" from the name as the members were growing up. After five years, they accepted male members. According to the RCC’s conductor, Reynan Aquino, most of the members of Regina Coeli come from poor families. - Rose-An Jessica Dioquino, VVP, GMA News