Musikademy, Davao City Videos

On My Own (cover by Jade Laquihon)
A standout in her very first recital for Musikademy, Jade is only 14 years old. Here she sings her version of On My Own

Almost There (cover by Nicole Calderon)
Little Nicole, though dwarfed by the stage, displays confiednce and poise as she performs this Disney classic with aplomb

All That Jazz (cover by Julianna Maniquis)
Julianna is one of Musikademy's pioneering students, having started lessons when she was only 7. Now a teenager, she is also a veteran of the M4 Kids program.

Son of a Preacher Man (cover by Christy Lagapa)
Scholar Christy Lagapa singing of the only boy who could ever reach her

What Kind of Fool Am I (cover by Quisha Modequillo)
Only thirteen years old, and nearly ready to take on the world. Take it away, Quisha!

When I Grow Up (cover by Musikademy Kids' Ensemble)
Musikademy's talented kids performed this for a gala dinner at Claude's Le Cafe De Ville.

Magic To Do (cover by M6 Teens)
The scholars and alumni - Magic To Do; Christy Lagapa Cb Lagapa takes on solo duties

Naughty
Jaimee Delgado, Nicole Lopez, Laya Tacang, & Margaux Muchillas team up to sing their own version of "Naughty"

A year ago we gave you the 2nd edition of Something Wonderful, Something Musical. Watch out for #3, coming soon!

Scenes from SWSM2
Audition dates will soon be announced for SWSM 3. Stay tuned!

Flashback SWSM2
Watch out for the third edition of Something Wonderful, Something Musical! #SWSM3

CONGRATULATIONS to scholars Chloé Palar & Danielle Fanlo for copping first and third places, respectively, during Ateneo de Davao University's 2015 Star Search last Friday! Your Musikademy family is proud of you.

Scholars Ella Velez, Ima Malate, Khennah Landanganon & Ces Guino-o sing the production number "Heal The World" during the 13th Int'l. Festival of Language & Culture. The event was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater. #IFLCPH

Images from yesterday's concert. More coming...

An acoustic cover of The Beatles' "Come Together" by Musikademy's M6 TEENS. Performed during The Himig Singers' "Tribute To The Beatles" concert at SM City Davao Annex Atrium, Dec. 6, 2014.

29th episode of The RedNote Sessions done!

Andrea Lopez: Sunshine & Summertime
Little diva Andrea Lopez sings of Sunshine & Summertime during MUSIKAT XIV Born Country.

Sylvie Takezawa: Not That Far Away (cover)
Congratulations to all recitalists and coaches who took part in MUSIKAT XIV Born Country! Y'all cooked up a musical storm. Special kudos to Cecile Dioquino Hidalgo for once again handling directorial chores with aplomb. If you weren't there, here's a small sample of what you missed. Diminutive Sylvie Takezawa covering Anna Brinckmann's "Not That Far Away".

INTENSITY 6
A teaser for INTENSITY 6, the Musikademy scholars' recital. SM Event Center, 14 April 2012.

Flying Home - Nica Tupas
First recorded by the Benny Goodman Sextet, this song has been recorded and performed by various jazz instrumentalists and singers, including Lionel Hampton and Ella Fitzgerald. This is Nica's cover of a version performed by Canadian Nikki Yanofsky.

Santa Baby - Gabbi, Shaira & Nica
This song was first recorded by Eartha Kitt, and became a big hit in 1954. Many big name singers have done cover versions,including the Pussycat Dolls, Madonna and Michael Buble. This one is by Musikademy scholars Gabbi Sombilon, Shaira Opsimar & Nica Tupas.

Mary Did You Know - Nica Tupas
Written by Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene, this haunting classic is sung with exceptional clarity and feeling by 14-year old Nica Tupas.

Patuloy Ang Pangarap - Christine Evangelista
Christine is a high school senior at Philippine Science High School, and one of Musikademy's newest scholars. She sang this lung-busting rabble-rouser at a corporate Christmas party, together with other Musikademy scholars.

Do You Hear What I Hear - Musikademy Scholars
The scholars - Nica, Alyanna, Jana, Shaira, Christine & Gabbi - sang this Christmas classic during a corporate event at CAP Auditorium.

Christine Evangelista - I See You
The movie "Avatar" broke new ground because of the extensive use of digital animation techniques. Christine, Musikademy's newest scholar, sings the theme song, "I See You" (Leona Lewis).

Run The World (Girls) - Musikademy Scholars
Nica Tupas, Alyanna Ocampo, Jana Gonzales, Shaira Rica Opsimar & Christine Evangelista - Musikademy scholars - take on Beyonce's R & B anthem to female ascendancy.

Eunice Velasco - Almost There
One of Musikademy's most improved students since last year, Eunice sings "Almost There" from the Disney movie "The Princess An The Frog".

Musikat: Movie Music Tribute | Photoshow
Slideshow of pictures taken during Musikat 5. Photos courtesy of keirashley photography

Miguel Mempin - Your Song
Elton John's "Your Song" was featured in the hit movie musical "Moulin Rouge", where it was sung by Ewan McGregor. Musikademy pioneer Miguel Mempin sings this one for his mom in the audience.

Eiko Lumbayon - Stupid Cupid
Mandy Moore sang this ditty in the movie Princess Diaries, but the original, by Neil Sedaka & Howard Greenfield, was a 1958 hit by Connie Francis. Eiko, much improved after 1 year at Musikademy, dishes it out for her solo at MUSIKAT 5.

Patricia Serrano - Tuwing Umuulan At Kapiling Ka
Ryan Cayabyab penned this soaring ballad; Basil Valdez first recorded it in 1985. It has since been interpreted by diverse artists including the Eraserheads and Regine Velasquez. Pat sings this for her first recital solo at Musikademy.

Nica Tupas - Bituing Walang Ningning
Nica performed the final solo for MUSIKAT 5, the OPM classic "Bituing Walang Ningning". This was originally sung by Sharon Cuneta for the 1985 movie of the same title. Nica's masterful rendition belies her youth - at 14 she is the youngest of Musikademy's scholars.

Pretty Woman - Sheff De Leon & Angelo Inigo
Musikademy coaches Sheff & Angelo performed this surprise number during MUSIKAT 5. They did the Van Halen version of Roy Orbison's rock and roll classic.

Jana Gonzales - If You Go Away
This luscious classic began life as a French ballad, "Ne Me Quittes Pas", but was later sung and popularized by Dusty Springfield. This is Jana's rendition for MUSIKAT 5.

Gabbi Sombilon - Crazier / When You Say Nothing At All
Taylor Swift's "Crazier" is mashed up with "When You Say Nothing At All" from the movie "Notting Hill". This is Gabbi's performance during Musikat 5: Movie Music Tribute at Abreeza Mall.

I'm With You - Shaira Opsimar
The song is the thrid single from Canadian singer Avril Lavigne's first studio album, Let Go. That album was considered the biggest pop debut of 2002. This is Musikademy scholar Shaira Opsimar's version.

Empire State Of Mind - Musikademy Scholars
Alicia Keys' 'Empire State Of Mind' is now New York city's de facto anthem. Nica, Eunice, Yanie & Jana - scholars at Musikademy - sing it out in 4-part harmony.

Landslide - Ella Velez
Ella Velez, with Bingle Manalili & Jamia Cudilla on vocals; Sheff De Leon on guitar & Rigel Marino on bass. "Landslide" was a hit song in 1975 by Fleetwood Mac. Glee covered it during its second season.

Forget You - Mikhaela Espinosa
Mika Espinosa sings her version of Cee Lo Green's monster hit. The song was re-versioned with tamer lyrics and Gwyneth Paltrow performed it for Glee.

Rose's Turn - China Monika Ho
Teen thespian China Ho, now a freshman at PSHS, performed this song as part of the teens music theater presentation. Rose's Turn comes from the musical Gypsy, and was covered by Glee during its second season.