It all began with a vision in 1984 when a group of elders of the Love Flock Charismatic Community headed by Sis. Elsa Chanco who had a sally persistent to gather the youths to be involved in the Life and the Spirit Seminar which was regularly held in the parish. In a short span of time, the vision was then realized. The three elders candor for a genuine young people’s group that would recognize th
e artistry of music in praising God, they then formed the Music Ministry and named Catholic Renewal Choir. CRC in their work through the years have developed a big network as a choral group, composing of students, professionals, and youth advocates. In their work with their group, the desire to be critical and expressive of their particular situations are very much evident- the workshops, trainings, study groups, artistic interactions, assembles, outreaches, etc.- has put forward the best of its members. It is interesting to note that even if the members of CRC’s potential to earn from commercial ventures are very high. A lot of members linger in CRC because of its social and artistic orientation. All in all, members claim that CRC allows them to fulfill themselves, artistically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Since its inception, it has recognized the power of choral groups in developing confidence, empowerment, leadership skills, instilling positive values and relationship with people, improving one’s personality, empowering people, appreciating cultural and historical heritage, carving out visions and working towards realty. For more than 30 years, CRC has found a shelter within Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish and may be counted as one of the institutions of the parish. CRC received numerous awards, joined several choral competitions and performed in different events as part of the group’s continued vision and unfaltering commitment to deepen the experience in choral singing. CHORAL COMPETITIONS:
> 1988
Carol Fest ’88 in GMA 7’s program Lunch Date
Daily Winner
Battle of the Choir '88
Bacoor, Cavite
3rd Place
> December 1992
Inter Cavite Choral Competition
Naic, Cavite
2nd place
> December 1999
CMC Spread the Fun Christmas Awitan
SM Southmall Las Piñas
2nd Place
> December 2013
V-Chorale Competition
Puregold V-Central Molino
1st Runner-Up
> December 2014
SM Southmall's 1st Annual Choral Competition: Sound of Christmas
Grand Champion
Christmas in Harmony Parish Choir Competition
Grand Champion
> January 2015
Sinulog Choral Competition
Market! Bonifacio Global City
Finalist
> September 2015
Awiting Kay Gleeing Choral Competition
Festival Mall Alabang
Finalist
> December 2015
Solenad Ayala Malls, Sta. Rosa, Laguna
Christmas Choral Competition
*1st Runner-Up
> August 2016
Himig ng Kabataan: Alay kay Don Bosco Choral Competition 2016
*3rd Placer
> September 2016
Awiting kay Gleeing Choral Competition 2016
Festival Mall, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
*Finalist
> December 2016
Mga Awiting Pamasko
Parish Choral Competition
St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Bacoor City, Cavite
*1st Runner-Up
Christmas in Harmony Parish Choral Competition 2016
The District Imus
*1st Runner-Up
> August 2017
Himig ng Kabataan: Alay kay Don Bosco Choral Competition 2017
*Finalist
Wikawit Choral Competition
Robinsons Townsville
*Finalist
> December 2018
Christmas Cantatas Choral Competition
Ayala Malls Serin, Tagaytay City
*First Placer
> June 2022
Juan Himig, Juan Tinig, Juan Socorro Choral Competition 2022
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 13th Avenue, Cubao, Quezon City
*Finalist
EVENTS:
> 1987-1993
Regular Serenader to the Late Jaime L. Cardinal Sin
Christmas Season
-Silver Jubilee Anniversary-Araw ng Bacoor
> 2011
Convergence Concert: Songs and Meditation on KOL-ektibong Pagkilos para kay Kristo
Our Lady of the Pillar Cathedral, Imus City, Cavite
> 2014
Think Choral Festival Launching Press Conference
Cultural Center of the Philippines
> 2015
Serin Ayala Mall, Tagaytay City
2-hour Christmas Performance
> April 2016
The "Priest Rock" Concert
De La Salle University - Dasmarinas
Ugnayang La Salle Gymnasium
> December 2016
Unang Hirit : GMA 7
Christmas Season Singers
Guest Choir
> November 2017
An Unforgettable Christmas Concert
Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium
De La Salle University - Taft
> December 2017
An Unforgettable Christmas
Our Lady of Montserrat Abbey
San Beda College - Manila
> June 2018
We are One Fund Raising Concert
Holy Trinity Parish
Makati
