It’s not everyday that you get the chance to be serenaded. All the more, up close and personal by one of country’s best violinists and someone I have long admired since he came into the music scene.

I’m talking about no less than, Jay Cayuca.

As you can see from the photographs, it was one enchanted evening and both H and I were giddy with delight. These were taken at the 45th wedding anniversary dinner of my BFF’s parents. I know, right? Forty-five years is certainly something to celebrate! And how do they do it? They both said that they never stopped dreaming together. Awwwwww.

It was definitely a musical week for us. In a span of three days, there was the awesome Jay Cayuca one evening, The UP Singing Ambassadors and my all-time favorites, Robert Sena and Isay Alvarez on a Friday night at a fabulous dinner given by a close family friend. The UP Singing Ambassadors were a sight to behold as well. First in their all-whote ensembles and then in their colorful outfits. Their fantastic voices made our jaws drop several times! Robert and Isay, specifically, Robert, really belted it out that night and we were afraid for a moment that the drinking glasses would break. I’m pretty sure everyone in the vicinity of Banyan Road in Dasma that evening, benefited from the vocal prowess of these world-class entertainers.

Then, on Saturday night, at the Ateneo De Manila University 2007 Homecoming there were…

The original Spirit of ‘67 boys from, what else, HS 1967

The rocking and gorgeous Marc Abaya with Kwan from HS ‘97 (ang bata pa niya!)

And everyone’s favorite crooner, Jose Mari Chan, Coll ‘57, whose music spans many generations.
Imagine, having the chance to listen to all these first-rate entertainers in a matter of days?! What a great blessing indeed! Aside from feasting, music has always been an integral part of every Filipino celebration. The partying has clearly begun. Now let the giving be even more, especially towards those who have less in life, as Christmas fast approaches.