TLDR;
The Musical Extravaganza 2025 at Mindanao State University is a celebration of music and talent. The event includes various categories such as vocal solos, duets, and acapella performances in both Filipino and English. The competition aims to showcase the students' musical abilities, creativity, and cultural expression.
- The event features performances from students across different colleges within the university.
- A panel of judges, composed of experienced musicians and educators, evaluates the performances based on specific criteria for each category.
- The competition includes both morning and afternoon sessions, with different categories showcased in each session.
Introduction [0:34]
The host welcomes everyone to the Musical Extravaganza 2025, highlighting it as a celebration of rhythm, harmony, and the talents of the students. The event aims to showcase voices that move hearts, melodies that tell stories, and performances that embody a love for music and culture. The host encourages the audience to relax and enjoy a day filled with creativity and musical excellence. Professor John Delanata leads an invocation, followed by the Philippine national anthem and the university hymn led by the university band.
Opening Remarks [7:33]
Dr. Henry P. Aringa, the Dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, welcomes everyone to the Musical Extravaganza. He emphasizes the event as a celebration of talent, creativity, and the unifying power of music, highlighting its role in the university's vibrant cultural life. He thanks the participants, mentors, and volunteers for their dedication and passion, and officially opens the competition, encouraging everyone to enjoy the showcase of talent and soul.
General Guidelines [11:17]
The host outlines the general guidelines for the Musical Extravaganza 2025, which is held on October 16th at the Dimaporo Gymnasium. The morning session includes vocal solo (Filipino and English), vocal duet (Filipino), and acapella categories. The afternoon session features vocal duet (English), original composition, and group impersonation (male students only). Participants must be bonafide students of MSU main campus, enrolled in the first semester of the academic year 2025-2026, with each college allowed to send one to two representatives per category. The guidelines also cover restrictions on props, stage effects, and repetition of performances in case of technical issues.
Individual Guidelines for Morning Session [14:37]
The host details the guidelines for the morning session categories. For vocal solos (English and Filipino), participants can choose any song from any genre, accompanied by backing tracks only, with judging criteria including voice quality, interpretation, mastery, stage presence, and overall impression. For vocal duets (English and Filipino), songs can be from any genre, accompanied by live solo instruments or backing tracks, with judging criteria focusing on vocal harmony, interpretation, stage presence, and overall impression. For acapella, groups of five to ten members can perform songs from any genre, entirely vocal without instrumental accompaniment, with specific rules against clapping or snapping, and a time limit of three to five minutes.
Introduction of Judges [20:31]
Professor Alfaro Mundato introduces the panel of judges for the Musical Extravaganza 2025. The judges include Mr. Arnold Simon Flores, a musician and entertainer; Miss Johanna JP Cortez, a registered nurse and assistant professor with a background in singing competitions; Mr. Nathan Abilana Landon Pusha, a singing ambassador and voice coach; and Mom Jean A. Nakoa, a lead vocalist and dance champion. The final judge is Cheriel, a musician and entertainer with international performance experience.
Vibe Check and Start of Competition [35:54]
The host conducts a "vibe check" by calling out the names of the different colleges and encouraging them to cheer. Following this, the host announces the start of the competition proper, beginning with the vocal solo Filipino category. The host reminds the audience to refrain from cheering during performances to allow the judges to fully appreciate the performers' voices.
Vocal Solo Filipino Performances [42:57]
This chapter presents a series of performances in the Vocal Solo Filipino category. Each performer sings a Filipino song, showcasing their vocal talent and interpretation skills. The performances are interspersed with brief announcements reminding the audience to maintain silence during the performances.