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Pinarangalan ng Senado ang De La Salle Santiago Zobel Strings Ensemble na nag-uwi ng karangalan sa bansa matapos manalo ng gintong medalya sa katatapos lamang na 2023 Bratislava Youth Musical Festival Competition at nakamit ang 4th place sa 15th Summa Cum Laude International Youth Musical Festival na ginanap sa Europe.
Sa Senate Resolution No. 758 na sponsor ni Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros sinabi nitong marapat lamang na kilalanin ang mga Filipino na nagbigay ng parangal sa bansa.
“The Philippine Senate, on several occasions, has been paying tribute to outstanding Filipinos for their commendable performances that bring pride and joy to the country, especially in the field of music,” sabi ni Hontiveros.
“I can’t help but be proud of what the De La Salle strings ensemble has accomplished for their school and for our country. Again, I am extremely honored to sponsor our Senate Resolution, which celebrates these young musicians who brought pride and honor to our beloved Philippines,” dagdag pa nito.
“They deserve to be recognized for their countless hours of training, talent, and amazing dedication to their craft,” aniya pa.
Sinasabing nakopo ng De La Salle Santiago Zobel Strings Ensemble ang outstanding rating nang makuha ng ika-4th place sa 15th Summa Cum Laude (SCL) International Youth Music Festival sa Golden Hall of the Musikverein sa Vienna, Austria noong nakalipas na Hulyo 1.
Nabatid na ang SCL International Youth Music Festival ay isang world-renowned international celebration para sa mga kabataang musicians mula sa mga bansang Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Italy, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Taipei, Norway, Netherlands, Spain, at USA.
Nagwagi rin ang DLSZ Strings ng Gold Award sa 2023 Bratislava Youth Music Festival Competition sa Slovak Radio Concert Hall sa Slovakia noong Hulyo 7.
Sinasabing ang DLSZ Strings ay binubuo ng mga high school students na naka-enrol sa special music program upang mapahusay ang kanilang musical skills.
Pinamumunuan ito ni Strings Conductor Mr. Leopoldo Sumera Jr., at Strings teacher Ms. Shelly Isaga, Music Unit Head Mr. Daryl Galicia, at ng Cultural Affairs Office Head Lynette Feliciano.
“The DLSZ Strings’ participation in these international events not only highlights the hard work and dedication of the students but also demonstrate Filipinos’ world-class talent and musical excellence,” sabi pa sa resolusyon.
