2nd row: Mr. Daryl Galicia, Rye Angelo Reyes, Kirk Estanislao, Crispin Emiliani Oliver, Sean Paul Benito, Jayden Carson Tormon, Emmanuel Xavier Obispo, Marco Tividad, Mr. Philip Caesar Dagang
3rd row: Lyon Libunao, Yugeon Oh, Jacob Suarez, Miguel Dagdagan, Jacob Rafael Soriano, Joaquin Vincenzo Bilasano, Hyoguen Oh
By: Elyse Glenn Degal (DLSZ 2028)
The De La Salle Santiago Zobel (DLSZ) Rondalla has once more demonstrated excellence, earning the renowned Gold Award in the Australian International Music Festival held on July 11, 2025. The Australian International Music Festival is an event providing young musicians with performance opportunities, also awarding deserving groups with Gold, Silver, or Bronze based on their adjudicated performance.
Here are the members of the group:
Riley Abaño (DLSZ 2030)
Anika Barcelon (DLSZ 2028)
Arya Barcelon (DLSZ 2030)
Sean Paul Benito (DLSZ 2029)
Joaquin Vincenzo Bilasano (DLSZ 2028)
Elisha Kirsten Cabungcal (DLSZ 2029)
Miguel Dagdagan (Alumni)
Elyse Glenn Degal (DLSZ 2028)
Kirk Estanislao (DLSZ 2028)
Lyon Libunao (DLSZ 2026)
Andreyna Sophia Noval (DLSZ 2028)
Hyoguen Oh (DLSZ 2028)
Yuguen Oh (DLSZ 2029)
Emmanuel Obispo (DLSZ 2030)
Crispin Emiliani Oliver (DLSZ 2027)
Rye Angelo Reyes (DLSZ 2028)
Jacob Rafael Soriano (DLSZ 2027)
Jacob Suarez (DLSZ 2028)
Marco Tividad (DLSZ 2032)
Jayden Carson Tormon (DLSZ 2027)
Leila Anne Marie Vinluan (DLSZ 2028)
Rondalla has performed and showcased their outstanding talent at several esteemed venues, such as the University of NSW Sir John Clancy Auditorium, Maritime Museum, Chatswood Concourse, and lastly, the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall. The awarding ceremony that followed was held at the Sydney Town Hall.
2nd row: Joaquin Vincenzo Bilasano, Crispin Emiliani Oliver, Jacob Rafael Soriano, Lyon Libunao, Miguel Dagdagan, Jacob Suarez, Yuguen Oh, Hyoguen Oh, Mr. Philip Caesar Dagang
Their performances included Alvamar Overture arr. by Elaine Espejo Cajucom, Palladio arr. by Elaine Espejo Cajucom, Gabi ng Mga Aswang arr. by Christi Anne Castro, and many more pieces, well-received by the audience. Prior to this, they had previously earned Gold Awards in the Pacific Basin International Music Festival (PBIMF) 2023 Hawaii, and Los Angeles “Sounds of Summer” Music Festival.
The group is led by Mr. Philip Dagang, Rondalla Conductor, Ms. Adrienne Zaballero, Humanities Chair, and Mr. Daryl Galicia, Music Unit Head (AY24-25)..
Congratulations once again, Animo La Salle!