CYO Unit 26 Chorale is a sub-group of a church based youth organization of Sta. It also started when this CYO Unit was revived in 1980 with the objective of developing the cultural talents of its members through singing. Its main role then is to serve every Sunday during the 9AM Mass by leading the congregation in praising God through songs. Drawn by the passion of its musical trainor, Eric Laya,
the group participated in the Handog Himig Concerts 1 & 2 of the Parish for its renovation in 1985. Greater passion for music pushed the chorale’s limits to hold its First Major Concert in CCP little theater dubbed as :SYMPHONIACI” in 1986 under the tutelage of Prof. True to developing the cultural dimension of its members, it joined choral competitions where it bagged 2nd place in the Casa Manila’s Christmas Carol Contest for three consecutive years. It also represented Pasay City in the Inter-Municipality Chorale Contest taking home also the 2nd place, both under Vicente Libaste as Choir trainor. Though the organization as a whole became inactive sometime in the 90’s, it came back in 2002 with much determination to serve the church and the community by slowly reorganizing the group including the choir. At present, Francis Libaste, a CYO Alumni, exposes the chorale to rigid trainings and rehearsals to further strengthen its musical skills. The choir became visible again in the church’s special occasions such as Palm Sunday, Domingo de Panis, Salubong, Taize. The chorale, raving good feedback, was invited to sing in ABS-CBN’s Sunday TV Mass in Dec 2005. During this silver anniversary (2005) also, it performed Christmas Carols in GMA Channel 7’s Unang Hirit and BPI’s sponsored concert in Greenbelt, Makati. For two consecutive years also, it became a part of the fund raising caroling project of San Ildefonso Parish Church of Navotas, Manila being held in Ayala, Alabang Village. It was also in 2005 when the chorale started its career in rendering choral services during weddings. At present, the CYO Unit 26 Chorale had several satisfied clients who voluntarily recommends the group to “to-be” wed couples.. It will continue its quest to serve the Lord and the community by properly utilizing these talents in fruitful activities. CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION (CYO) UNIT26 Chorale
A Ca****la Choir
2360 P. Burgos St, Pasay City
"Offers Choral Services & A Ca****la Performances
for weddings & other special occasions based on
client's personal selection." Major Achievement/Performances
> Recorded the official theme song for Fr. George Willmanns, founder of the Knights of Columbus in
the Philippines. "Beacon of Love" a song composed by Fr. Carlo Magno Marcelo in preparation for
Fr. George's Beatification. June 23, 2013. Officially launched the song last July 5, 2013 during the Inauguration
of the Fr. George Willmann's Hall in Intramuros graced by Cardinal Tagle.
> Grand Winner in ABS CBN's Bayan Mo Ipatrol Mo's "Paskong Pagbabago" Christmas
Chorale Contest held last December 9, 2011 in Dolphy Theater which benefited our chosen
beneficiary, "Little Sisters of the Poor"
(please see some newsbit on this through youtube search CYO26)
> Performed in Symphonic Passion Concert (together with Manila Symphony Orchestra)
in Philamlife held last September 3, 2011
> 2nd Place in the Gospel Music Fest sponsored by APCC/Audiophile
August 26, 2007 in Paco Catholic School
> The Servant Concert (accompanied by an Orchestra), performed and interpreted the
Mass songs composed by Wilgen and arranged by Reggie Espiritu
June 14, 2008 Don Bosco Parish Church
