A BRIEF LOOK ON JAKARTA CHILDREN & YOUTH CHORUSJAKARTA CHILDREN & YOUTH CHORUS (JCYC) is an independent school choir, the first one consisting students of various levels in Jakarta and nearby areas, under the association led by RIZAL A. TANDRIO.

Formed on April 2005, JCYC has became a means of learning and also a place to sing together as a choir for the students in Jakarta and nearby areas, who have talent in singing, so that they can be directed in order to be a good chorister or an excellent choirmaster.

Upholding the spirit of nationalism through choir, JCYC has recorded several International achievements as a tribute to Indonesia, such as:

The 1st Indonesian children and youth choir who succeeded making a public concert themed “THE • SPIRIT OF INDONESIA” at one of the most prestigious concert hall in the world, ESPLANADE RECITAL STUDIO - SINGAPORE on 9th July, 2008, also lively reported by The International Singapore Radio, Indonesia broadcast.Winning the “SILVER C” MEDAL for YOUTH CHOIR EQUAL VOICES category and FOKLORE category • in 2008 HONGKONG INTERNATIONAL YOUTH & CHILDREN’S CHOIR FESTIVAL in Hong Kong, China, held by Hong Kong Treble Choir Association, sponsored by Hong Kong Arts Development Coun-cil and Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. Still at the same event, 3 JCYC’s soloists also successfully entered THE BIG TEN in SOLO SINGING category for teenagers under 16th year old.Specially invited to perform in “THE WORLD SINGS FOR OLYMPICS CONCERT”, as the representa-• tive choir from Indonesia, singing together with JACKIE CHAN on 18th July 2008 at ASIA-WORLD EXPO HONG KONG, broadcasted many times through all over the world by TV-SATELLITE HONG KONG: PHOENIX- TV (Feng Huang Tai).

RIZAL A. TANDRIO, choir director

RIZAL A. TANDRIO is one of the young talented choir conductors in Indone-sia, also well-known as a children and youth choir instructor with a lot of ex-periences in many competitions, both at national and international levels.

On the late 6th-10th February 2008, Rizal was chosen to represent Indo-nesia as one of 60 participants from all over the world who was specifically invited to the 1st International Forum Voice, Youth and Arts Management in Caen, France, held by the International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM), working together with Polyfolia, well-known as the organizer of World Show-case and Market Place for Choral Singing.

Now, Rizal is also registered as a member of International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM) and American Choral Directors Association (ACDA).

PAULUS CHANDRA, music director

Formal Education : Undergraduate of Engineering Dept. Atma Jaya Catho-lic University, Jakarta. Paulus’ musical background was gained from prac tising organ in “Yayasan Pusat Pendidikan Musik (YPPM)” since 1989, then learning to play church organ from Mr. Kurniawan of the St. Maria de Fatima church, and his ability was developed to other musical instruments, such as piano, guitar and electone.

Paulus’ techniques for choral practice and conducting were gained from Mr. Joseph Kristanto Pantioso during Paulus’ stay in the Gita Swara Jaya Choir (PSGSJ) of the Unika Atma Jaya Catholic University, Jakarta. Paulus went with PSGSJ to various competitions and festivals and held a number of concerts. Paulus’ further progress was obtained from a number of seminars and master classes for vocal, conducting and basic composition.

Currently, Paulus is active as the musical director of Jakarta Children & Youth Chorus, trainer, conductor and pianist of several churches’ choir, vocal groups and institutions in Jakarta.

ANGELICA LIVIANA, pianist

Born in Jakarta, on December 23rd,1986. She started her piano lesson at the age of 11. Her major piano teachers are Mrs.Wu Ye Ling, Henoch Kris-tianto, B.A., DR.Hendry Wijaya, Wanni Bongawan,M.Mus and now she’s studying with Mario Santoso, M.Mus. at her third year in Conservatory of Music, University of Pelita Harapan with Major in Piano Performance.

She has won many awards, such as: 1st winner of Bali Open Piano Com-petition, 3rd winner of Gracia Piano Competition 2005, 2nd winner of Gracia Piano Competition 2006, 2nd winner of the 1st UPH Internal Piano Competi-tion, 3rd winner of E.L.M.S International Piano & Chamber Music Competi-tion.

Besides competition, she also join master class as an active participant at Master classes by Esther Budiardjo, Marco Sollini and Barbatore Salvatore, ErikoTakezawa, Christian Os-trander, Mamoru Yabuki and Mina Yamaguchi. In 2006, she had her Duo Piano Recital with Keniawaty in Erasmus Huis, Dutch Culture Centre and her Solo Recital in the year of 2007. She also participated in Jakarta International Summer Music Festival held by DR. Kuei Pin Yeo, 2007.

SILVER MEDAL WINNERSoloist Category : Aged 16 & under

2008 HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL YOUTH & CHILDREN’S CHOIR FESTIVAL

FIDELLA GRAINERANK : 6

IDAM DAMAYANTIRANK : 8

F I O NARANK : 9

Greetings!

Welcome to the JCYC & Friends’ Christmas concert! This concert is the 3rd concert of appreciation of the annual Christmas concert of JCYC aimed at giving services since 2006. This Christmas concert is a means of learning, exchanging experiences as well as interacting among choirs through a joint performance at the end of the concert.

This concert is not a choral competition/festival to seek for the best, yet it is a medium for appreciation and opportunities for children/youth choirs to have a joint performance in a real concert.

Therefore, on behalf of the JCYC management, we would like to extend our gratitude regarding the JCYC & Friends’ Christmas concert to:

the performing choirs, already rehearsed for the last few months to make the concert •a successthe host churches for willing to provide their places for the concert, and•the audience for attending the concert and for their donation to the JCYC services in •years to come

Finally, enjoy tonight’s JCYC & Friends’ Christmas concert!

JCYC is opening an admission for new members for next session international choir competition & international tour-concert in 2010. The enrolment starts on Dec. 1, 2008 until January 31, 2009 without any registration fee*. Interested parties are invited to directly fill out the registration form on the registration desk after this concert, or directly contact us at : Phone : 021 9377 0577 or 0818 727426 / e-mail : mail@jakartachildrenyouthchorus.org*Free registration fee during the promotion period of the admission to the new members: Dec. 1, 2008 – Jan. 31, 2009

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present

FOREVER CHRISTMASa christmas concert for everyone

& friends

FEATURINGREGINA CAELI CHILDREN CHOIR (ALL CONCERT)

NOTREDAME CHOIR (15.12.2008)SEKOLAH BINA GITA GEMILANG CHOIR (16.12.2008 & 18.12.2008)

LUMEN CHOIR - SMAK BPK PENABUR GADING SERPONG (16.12.2008)MARANATHA CHOIR - GKBJ SAMANHUDI (16.12.2008)

SD KRISTEN IPEKA TOMANG CHOIR (17.12.2008)SMA KRISTEN IPEKA TOMANG CHOIR (17.12.2008)

SMP KATOLIK SANG TIMUR CHOIR (17.12.2008)SMA KATOLIK BUNDA HATI KUDUS CHOIR (18.12.2008)

HOSANA CHOIR - GKJ KARTINI (18.12.2008)

www.jakartachildrenyouthchorus.org

GKBJ Jemaat Taman KencanaPerum. Taman Kencana

blok A1 No. 16Cengkareng

Jakarta Barat

15.12.20087:00 PM

GKBJ Jemaat Samanhudi

Jl. Samanhudi No. 22Jakarta Pusat

16.12.20087:00 PM

GBIJemaat Tanjung Duren

Jl. Tanjung Duren Barat 1blok G No. 1D - 1L

Jakarta Barat(d/h lokasi METRO)

17.12.20087:00 PM

GKJJemaat Kartini

Jl. Kartini V No. 16CJakarta Pusat

18.12.20087:00 PM

SD KRISTEN IPEKA TOMANG CHOIREstablished during the 2000/2001 academic year for being invited to join the choir competition for prima-ry school level at Ciputra Mall, Jakarta, SD Kristen IPEKA Tomang membership includes students of Pri-mary 3 until Primary 6 with good vocal. Currently, the choirmaster is Mr. Dermawan Hia.

The aims of the establishment of the choir are:being a forum for students with musical talent, • especially in vocalmaximizing students’ learning potentials• becoming a medium for services in various • churches through vocal and music and partici-pating and scoring achivements by joining vari-ous choral competitionsThe choir has no permanent members due to its • students taking a further study year after year

The choir’s achievements include:1st Winner in the Choir Competition at Crens • Regina Pacis, JakartaBronze Diploma Asian Choir Games, Novem-• ber 20081st Winner of the 2007 Provincial level Choir • Competition for Primary school (August 1, 2007)1st Winner of the 2007 Choir Competition of • SAS Olympic SD Kristen IPEKA, April 14, 20072nd Winner of the 2006 Choir Competition (Ke-• bon Jeruk), West Jakarta1st Winner of Choir Competition for Primary • schools at IPEKA 25th AnnniversaryIPEKA SILVER COMPETITION, Feb. 5 - 7, • 20044th Winner in the 2004 Municipality level Choir • Competition / Arts Gathering of Primary schools, West Jakarta1st Winner in the 2003 Provincial level Choir • Competition for Primary schools2nd Winner in the 2003 National Choir Compe-• tition for Primary schools2nd Winner in the Choir Competition for Christ-• mas melody for Primary schools at Ciputra Mall, December 2, 2000

PERFORMANCE at December 17, 2008

PROGRAMMES1. Angels’ Carol2. The Twelve Songs of Christmas

MARANATHA CHOIR GKBJ SAMANHUDI

GKBJ Samanhudi Youth Choir was founded in 1980s known as the Maranatha choir. Jonathan Margono was the forefather of this youth choir. Then, the lead-ership was carried on by Jimmy Setiawan until 2000. Then, there was a regeneration of leadership in Ma-ranatha choir as Jimmy had intended to pursue his further study in theology in US.

Rinno Widjaja, then the assistant to Jimmy, took the responsibility until mid-2003. However, since Rinno took a further study in hotel field in Bandung, the GKBJ Samanhudi was led by Endang Djuana un-til end of 2007, while Jimmy was taking his further study.

The GKBJ Samanhudi Youth Choir once changed its format into a band, and produced some self-ar-ranged songs in accordance with the needs of each member and its youth commission. However, due to lack of coordination, the band stopped performing for some time. In March 2008, Rinno returned to Jakarta and took the responsibility to re-establish this youth choir.

Finally, a number of teenagers with interests in sing-ing joined. The new generation of Maranatha choir was established from ordinary people, yet having a hobby of singing. They have a regular practice on Saturdays at 6 pm.

PERFORMANCE at December 16, 2008

PROGRAMMES1. Hari Yang Indah2. Do You Hear What I Hear?

SMA KATOLIK BUNDA HATI KUDUS CHOIR SMA Katolik Bunda Hati Kudus Choir is better known as “Sancfortius Choir”. The name “Sancfortius” origi-nates from the word “Sanctus”, meaning “holy”, and Fortus, meaning “strong”. Thus, it means a strong and holy choir of SMA Katolik Bunda Hati Kudus (high school). Sancfortius Choir was founded in 2006 under the guidance of Mr. T. Albert Tanoso until July 2008.

The choir is aimed at developing talents God has al-ready given, which are later used to serve God and fellow people. Currently, Sancfortius Choir is under the guidance of Mr. Dominikus Widi and for this con-cert, Mr. Paulus Wangga is assisting him in terms of choral trainings of vocal and songs. This Bunda Hati Kudus Choir itself was actually es-tablished in 1971 as a curricular activity. However, the choir members changed very often due to the ongo-ing regeneration. Before Sancfortius was founded, there had been a school choir under the guidance of Mr. Paulus Wangga and Miss Lisa. Currently, SMA BHK choir will still keep the name of Sancfortius. The Sancfortius choir, comprising of SMA Katolik BHK students, regularly has practices on Saturdays at 10 a.m.

At its young age, Sancfortius has scored several achievements, including 4th Winner in Chevalier Cup, a choral concert of Indonesian Independence at Ciputra Mall, a concert “Glorious Joy of Christmas” on Dec. 15, 2007, the fund-raising of which was do-nated for charity. Sancfortius also take part in church masses as well as joining various competitions.

PERFORMANCE at December 18, 2008

PROGRAMMES1. Jingle Bell2. I Will Sing With The Praise3. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

HOSANA CHOIR GKJ KARTINI Hosana Choir was originally a children choir, whose members were students of Sunday school of “Gereja Kristen Jakarta”, Kartini congregation, established since 1978. Its vision is to guide and lead the Sunday school chidren since their early age to love religious/ choral songs as well as serving God through praises. In addition to performing in its own church services, Hosana Choir has conducted services in churches in Bogor, Sukabumi, Bandung and Jakarta.

To keep existing from one to another generation, many of the former members of Hosana choir have been active in their services in Teenagers, and Youth commission, and a few have become priests. It is God’s grace that has made Hosana choir able to serve until nowadays. It is expected Hosana choir shall be a blessing to many, especially kids. Amen!

PERFORMANCE at December 18, 2008

PROGRAMMES1. Seribu Lilin2. The Wise Man

SMA KRISTEN IPEKA TOMANG CHOIR

PERFORMANCE at December 17, 2008

SEKOLAH BINA GITA GEMILANG CHOIRSekolah Bina Gita Gemilang (SBGG) is a National Plus Primary School with an International Standard. Establish in 2002, the school has been carrying the mission to nurture each individual to be a lifelong learner with a creative and critical mind as well as up-hold the moral values. The school believes that each child is gifted in his/her own special way. Ample of op-portunities are created to inspire the young talents in developing their interests and potentials. The values of serving others, putting other’s interest before one-self, caring and sharing are imparted to our students since young age.

As a mean to show our care and love to the people and highlight the real meaning of Christmas, SBGG Choir Group was able to light up the spirit of Christ-mas in the mentioned community below. In fact we won, Piala Bergilir Festival Paduan suara Natal ”An-geli Cantant” at Mal Ciputra Jakarta. The first time Christmas Choir Competition held by Mal Ciputra Ja-karta, 15 December 2007.

SBGG Choir Group has participated on the following performances such as:

16 December 2007, Plaza Senayan Jakarta, • Christmas Choir Performance18 December 2007, Mal Ciputra Jakarta, • Christmas Performance : “Christmas in Fan-tasy Land” 14 August 2008, Mal Ciputra Jakarta : ”Layar • Kemerdekaan”

PERFORMANCE at December 16 & 18, 2008

PROGRAMMES1. The Three O’clock2. Hohoho it’s Christmas3. Winter Wonderland

SMP KATOLIK SANG TIMUR CHOIRChoir at Sang Timur school has been one of intra-curricular programmes, i.e. the Arts lesson. Besides being the intra-curricular programme, this choir is also included as an extra-curricular quite a favourite for Sang Timur students.

Activities include:Taking part in the opening and closing ceremo-• nies in West Jakarta Fund-raising month of In-donesian Red Cross (PMI)Participating in singing in the Governor's office • during the closing ceremony of Jakarta Indone-sian Red CrossTaking part in the regular weekly mass in • church.

PERFORMANCE at December 17, 2008

PROGRAMMES1. O Holy Night2. Little Drummer Boys3. Di Ujung Malam Yang Sunyi

NOTREDAME CHOIR ND Choir was founded on August 2, 2008. ND Choir isone of the extra-curricular activities at Notre Dame school. In 2008/2009 academic year, the ND Choir membership includes Soprano, Mezzo-soprano, and Altos. The ND Choir instructor is Mr. Herman, also the organist/pianist, also the conductor of Eiphel.

ND Choir comprises students of Year 7 until Year 8. Regular practices are done every Saturday at 8-10 a.m. in the music hall of Notre Dame school.The events joined include performances on parents meeting as well as regular school masses.

PERFORMANCE at December 15, 2008

PROGRAMMES1. O Holy Night2. Shine Jesus Shine

REGINA CAELI CHILDREN CHOIRRegina Caeli Childre Choir was founded in September 2008. This choir is a long-term project under the guidance of the management of JAKARTA CHILDREN YOUTH CHORUS. It is expected the existence of this RCCC adds to the variety of the number of quality children/youth choirs in Indonesia

PERFORMANCE at December 15-16-17-18, 2008

PROGRAMMES1. Somewhere In My Memory2. Angelus Ad Virginem3. Star Carol4. Jingle Bell Jammin’

LUMEN CHOIRSMAK BPK PENABUR GADING SERPONG

Lumen Choir (LC) ia a choir of SMA Kristen BPK PENABUR Gading Serpong, founded on June 4, 2007, and currently led by Eva Josephine Altarlina Hutabarat, S.MG, as its vocal teacher. LC was es-tablished as a place for senior high school students of BPK PENABUR Gading Serpong and is aimed at developing their talent and interest in singing, particu-larly in choir. LC membership includes 28 year 10, 11 and 12 students.

LC is often involved in various programmes held in SMA Kristen BPK PENABUR Gading Serpong as a choir in:

flag ceremonies with specific events• commemorations of, among others:•

the Independence Day• the Youth Oath Day• the Year 12 graduation ceremony• the Christmas and Easter celebrations• the school anniversary.•

2007 Christmas carol competition held by RCTI • (Indonesian private T.V.)

It is an honour for the Lumen Choir to take part in one of the choirs in this Christmas choir concert. In addi-tion to enriching its students’ choral experiences, LC has the longing to express its talent God has given in singing and praising His name through each song performed. May God bless the choir always.

PERFORMANCE at December 16, 2008

PROGRAMMES1. Gloria Deo vs Silent Night2. Sing Joy

ABOUT DONATIONJCYC is a non-profit organization. Annually, we are invited to a lot of events, including the services programme for churches or Christian/Catholic churches, such as creating opportunities for growing

choirs to participate in our concert programme, helping in the charity concert, aimed at fund raising for social foundation/organization, conducting services in the form of church praises, providing chances to social foundation/orphanage to witness our public concert, providing scholarships to our talented

members in choral field in order to be able to keep rehearsing with us. Therefore, your donation today is of a great help to proceed and maintain our services programmes in the future a blessing for others.

Currently, we have no permanent donators to support our services programmes.

“ a big thank from us ”