The Resiliency of A Filipino (Speech Choir)

Hi group 3!!!

       So…eto na yung para sa Speech Choir natin. Sorry kung ngayon ko lang na-post. Here are your roles/parts. If you want to exchange roles/parts just tell me and I will find a way to fix it, ok? Thanks!!

Note: when you are not reciting your parts/lines, you shall look down except when there is an assigned choreography.

       : We will have practices every 12:15 to 12:35 every day (we will start on Wednesday – November 28, 2013)

       : memorize your parts/roles before the first week of December.

       : I will give you other reminders on the day of our practices.

       : choreography will be taught from Wednesday to Friday.

       : formation will also be taught from Wednesday to Friday.

THE RESILIENCY (pause) OF A FILIPINO (pause)

By WILLIAM G. BACANI (pause)

Stanza I

[Unison]

       Filipino (pause) is (pause) resilient (pause)

[Charm & Anne]

       Since time immemorial (pause) we are tested (pause) by countless calamities (pause)

       Volcanic eruptions (pause) devastating earthquakes and lahar flows (pause)

       Super typhoons (pause) flash floods (pause) and landslides (pause)

Stanza II

[Anne T, Andie, Charm & Jamilah]

       Victoriously (pause) we surmounted these ordeals and pains (pause)

       Beyond imagination of the human race (pause)

[Rikki, Martha & Anne M]

       Instant death of our loved ones (pause)

       Claimed by transportation mishaps (pause) and natural disasters (pause)

[Angelica, Myca & Allana]

       Thousands also die in hunger and malnutrition (pause)

       Including ambushes (pause) and endless wars in Mindanao (pause)

Stanza III

[Unison]

       They trampled (pause) our basic human rights (pause) such as the right to live (pause)

[Allana]

       I lost my loving husband (pause) who didn't want to join Abu Sayaff (pause)

[Jamilah]

       I lost my only son (pause) who opted to become (pause) a military man (pause)

Stanza IV

[Unison]

       We lost our innocent children and women (pause)

       We lost our homes and properties (pause)

[Myca & Allana]

       Survivors are Filipinos (pause)

       The wrath of nature (pause) and cruel destiny (pause) may steal everything from us (pause)

       Wealth (pause) properties (pause) and family (pause)

Stanza V

[Martha & Andie]

       But the Filipinos (pause) never give up (pause)

       For us (pause) we are continuously scourged (pause) by the test of time (pause)

       The spirit to survive (pause) and to bounce back (pause) remains undefeated (pause)

Stanza VI

[Anne T]

       I’m as pliant as a bamboo (pause) for I’m a man of Earth (pause)

[Angelica & Anne M]

       My hair (pause) may all be blown away by the winds (pause)

       And my legs (pause) may be crippled (pause) by the smash of waves (pause)

Stanza VII

[Andie]

       But I will stand (pause) and pick up (pause) the shattered pieces (pause) of myself (pause)

       And continue (pause) to live (pause)

[Angelica, Martha, Anne M, Charm & Jamilah]

       Resolute to survive (pause) clothed (pause) with an inspiration to live (pause)

       Not only for my family (pause) but also (pause) for my beloved country (pause)

       Filipinos unite (pause) in the midst of crisis (pause)

       Regardless of socio-economic status (pause) tradition (pause) and creed (pause)

Stanza VIII

[Unison]

       The world (pause) has seen (pause) the magnanimous spirit (pause)

       Of the Filipinos (pause) in crucial times (pause)

       The gap (pause) between the rich (pause) and the poor (pause) was narrowed (pause)

       Envy (pause) was replaced (pause) by sympathy (pause)   

       Hatred (pause) was conquered (pause) by love (pause)

       Selfishness (pause) was set aside (pause)

       And saving one’s live (pause) is the ultimate desire (pause)

Stanza IX

[Angelica & Charm]

       History tells us (pause) that the Filipinos (pause) have captured (pause) innumerable foes (pause)

       Natural and not (pause) and shall always strive (pause) to champion (pause) in all odds (pause)

       Because (pause) innate in the Filipino (pause) is the will to survive (pause)

[Rikki, Myca & Anne M]

       We may be daunted (pause) by the horrible scenes around us (pause)

       But certainly (pause) we will be strengthened (pause)

       By our unwavering faith in God (pause)

Stanza X

[Angelica, Anne T, Charm, Anne M & Myca]

       We have been looted (pause) by many nations in the world (pause)

       For our resiliency during disasters (pause) others die in saving lives (pause)

[Andie, Rikki, Martha, Allana & Jamilah]

       But only a few realize (pause) that we are able to survive (pause)

       Because our spirit to fight (pause) is deeply anchored from faith (pause)

       That God Almighty (pause) will never forsake us (pause)

Stanza XI    

[Martha]

       I believe (pause) that Filipinos (pause) divided (pause) by varied doctrines and cultures (pause)

       Are capable (pause) to be on top (pause) of any situation (pause)

[Unison]

       If united (pause) together (pause) we can face (pause) any challenge ahead of us (pause)

       We may stumble and fall (pause) but we will bounce back (pause)

       Arms stronger (pause) with vision and faith (pause)

       That after darkness (pause) after pains and sufferings (pause)

       The Filipino survives (pause)

       The Filipino (pause) is resilient (stop)

 The reason why we can't start our practice on Tuesday is because I have my band practice. I promise to make it up to you guys. I will make sure that we can finish the whole performance by November 29, 2013.