Afraelay Vocal Ensemble

While anticipating for the 2nd anniversary of Afraelay Vocal Ensemble, I decided to put the initial paper plans I've submitted to the sponsors and supporters of Afraelay. It is nice to be reminded over and over about the original aspirations of musical geniuses. It will always be the stance of Afraelay no matter what.

Rationale

To find people with potential skills, gather them and train them is one of the noble tasks that an artist like me has to accomplish. It has been our dream to develop persons in their chosen crafts, maximize their capacities and bring them to excellence, to make them the Philippine pride by sharing their talents not only domestically but globally. To make the international arena recognize us as one of the best nations because in here resides the bests. To bring people with skills in the limelight so they could be appreciated and find out what is more meaningful in the aesthetic domain is the aspiration that must not remain a dream.

In line with the aforementioned ideals, I intended to step one notch higher and make something to fulfill these noble ambitions. Though unequipped and supported only by courage and hope, I have dared to make a move so that the world may hear these people. I, myself, initiated the “Afraelay Vocal Ensemble” as a humble answer to the artistic demand of life. The Afraelay Vocal Ensemble opens a leeway for untrained singers, potential soloists, frustrated performers, art lovers, and alike to express themselves, show people what they have got and improve the more. It opens for them a portal to the mainstream, recording industry, purposive quest in life, and friendship. Afraelay offers an alternative outlet for the youth so that they can learn more, bond with other people, grab a once-in-a-lifetime experience to perform as a choral member and to prevent themselves in joining notorious organizations and fraternities, escape boredom, avoiding involvements into vices. On the other hand, it gives an opportunity for mature members to hone their leadership skills, discover another world far from their careers [if they are professionals but not yet choir members], and to extend their musical worlds by joining another one [if they already have a choir before].

Thus, Afraelay Vocal Ensemble is a prestigious institution by itself. It has its own goals and policies and it also has purposes which must be met so as not to frustrate the members. Afraelay Vocal Ensemble aims to give another honor for Filipinos by sharing to the world its talented sons and daughters; faithful to its project in preserving and innovating the musical culture, develop a sense of camaraderie and oneness, give an outlet for the youth, and to elevate the cultural, ethical, national, and aesthetic consciousness of the members and of the audiences.

Core Values and Principles

Compliance

To fulfill a given tasks in the right course of time and meet deadlines are both disciplines that is inculcated in the heart of every members of Afraelay. To exact the demand of the organization and the choirmasters is very crucial as a functioning member.

Credibility

No one in the world gains success with tainted reputation and dignity. Afraelay sets a better example by their believable actions and songs. Afraelay cares for the image of Filipino performers and for the image of the musical association empowering her.

Eminence

Afraelay strives to be the best. No one contended by a topsy-turvy work or performance. In as much as we want to amuse, we too are driven by the ambition to amaze and to inspire. To have a long lasting prestige and to be recognized by all artists of our time is absolutely an assignment of anyone who wishes to be an Afraelay member.

Fealty

The maintenance of faithful members who takes pride of the organization where they are in is truly an overwhelming comment that every principal conductor are waiting for. The undying service and allegiance of every member etched a flattering remark in the hearts of the organizers who enabled the Afraealay Vocal Ensemble to be what it is. The Afraelay strives to be different and incomparable to others so as to make it easier for people to distinguish its inorganic character and visions.

Patriotism/Nationalism

The love for our motherland must never be ignored if Afraelay wants to subsists forever. One of the very reason why the organizers established Afraelay is to make the dignity of Filipino artists be-known worldwide. The Afraelay has a task to compete and to perform with choral groups from different countries and culture, in this way we will promote the Filipino culture too.

Self Evaluation

Being true to ourselves and with the guidance of given measures and required standards we want to be capable of becoming the best by being responsible of ourselves. Giving the best requires internal reflection and self enhancement. The ensemble is always at work of criticizing herself and striving for improvement, she carries the burden of the members so as to be more reflexive and versatile.

Teamwork

No one can accomplish a good work by himself. It is always thru the aid of other people that we are enhanced to be better and better. Our thrust is not only for people to discover their distinct qualities as musicians and artists but also to let them acquaint with other people and establish good relationship. By these they can be in oneness and could develop camaraderie. They will find satisfaction by seeing their difference among with others and build a sense of uniformity as their primary challenge.

Zeal for Divinity

Afraelay cannot sing for herself. The choir always sings for the glory of God. We believe that it is the impersonation of the angelic hymns that we become the best. One of the assigned tasks of the groups is to do musical activities that is at the same time Godly activities. To sing during masses, carolings and other para-liturgical worships are only few vehicles for us to fulfill this primordial ascent. Afraelay strives to be a tool for evangelization.

Prepared by:

Paul Christian B. Caparos

Music Director and Creator

Afraelay Music Circle