The Clinicians
Maria Cristina Y. So has a Bachelor of Arts major in Psychology
- Ateneo de Manila University and a Master of Education major
in Early Childhood Education - Lesley College (Cambridge, Mass.,
U.S.A.) and a Bachelor of Music Major in Choral Conducting
– University of the Philippines. She also has a Suzuki Teacher’s
Certificate for Violin (Level 1) and is a Member-Suzuki Association
of the Philippines. She has 23 years of Choral Conducting
experience (Assumption High School Chorale, Beacon Junior Glee,
UP Chorus Classes, UP and Ateneo IBA Choirs) and 18 years of
classroom teaching experience (Pre School level-Grade 5, High
School I-IV, College).
Zherin Quan Literte received her Bachelor of Music in Music
Education - “Cum Laude” at the University of Santo Tomas with
a Major in Piano – Minor in Voice. She has Master of Education
in Childhood Development at Meriam College and is a Member-
Piano Teachers Guild of the Philippines. She has 16 years
classroom teaching experience K-12 (Poveda, De La Salle Zobel,
Brent International School and Cebu International School) and
has served as mentor for six years with Regional and Asia Pacific
Electone Organ Champions.
Choral
Ann Abarientos is an accomplished professional singer, choral
conductor and voice teacher/coach, having honed her skills at the
Asian Institute of Liturgy and Music (AILM) where she majored
in Choral Conducting and at the University of Santo Tomas
(UST) Conservatory of Music where she earned her Bachelor’s
degree major in voice. For her exceptional scholastic record at
UST, Ann graduated magna cum laude and received the Rector’s
Award for Academic Excellence. She finished the1999 National
Music Competition for Young Artists (NAMCYA) with distinction
and has performed as soloist at the 25th International Bamboo
Organ Festival and in a number of productions of Singapore Lyric
Opera, UST and Greenhills Christian Fellowship (GCF). She was
a member of AILM Chorale, Philippine Chamber Choir and San
Miguel Master Chorale. She was the Conductor of the GCF Youth
Choir and is also part of 4Word as Music Director and singer.
Guitar
Sixto E. Roxas began his musical career playing the electric
guitar and later switched to the classical guitar, enrolling at the
Schola Cantorum in Paris. On returning to the Philippines he
pursued a Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Santo
Tomas Conservatory of Music. In 1997on a grant from the
Spanish Government through the Agencia Española Cooperacion
International, he undertook classical guitar master classes in
Barcelona, Spain with Josep Henriquez and Gerard Abiton. He has
played recitals and concerts at Paco Park Presents, Concert at the
Park, the International Bamboo Organ Festival, The Pundaquit Arts
Festival (San Antonio, Zambales), and performances at Silliman
University (Dumaguete, Negros Oriental), Instituto Cervantes
Manila, the Francisco Santiago Hall at PCI Bank, the Cultural
Center of the Philippines. In June of 2010, he was among a select
company of artists chosen to perform at the Philippine National
Day Gala at the WorldExpo in Shanghai, China. He is currently on
the faculty of the UST Conservatory of Music.
Piano
Lyndon M. Aguilar holds a Bachelor of Music and Master of Arts
in Music Theory from the UST Conservatory of Music. Lyndon
is a faculty under the UST Jazz Studies Department and teaches
Jazz Harmony and Jazz Theory. Prior to jazz, he was a session
keyboardist for Dessa, Ima Castro and Glady’s and the Boxers
during the late 90’s. Also, Lyndon is the pianist of Harald Hüyssen
Trio and Crackerjazz Trio and has performed in a “Christmas Jazz
Concert” at Goethe Institute, Paco Park and at UST Conservatory
of Music in December 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2008. Lyndon has
also performed with the jazz quintet ‘Jazz T-5’ backing up Mr. Mon
David in a “Tribute to Jazz Greats” at Francisco Santiago Hall on
August 26, 2007 and with Prof. Ronan Ferrer in “Unforgettable
Standards and Showtunes at Paco Park on September 21, 2007.
Dance
Xeres Patricia Villanueva is a PYP Physical Education teacher
at Beacon. She was a UP pep Squad Member (2004-2007) and is
a Philippine Gymnastics Institute Member. She was the La Salle
Antipolo Cheerleader Head Coach (2009). 
Chris Ramos’ dance background includes ballet, jazz,
cheerdancing, contemporary, Flamenco. She was a former member
and Jazz Head of the Company of Ateneo Dancer. Currently she
is a member of Grupo Flamenco del Senor Gomez and a Jazz
and Contemporary Dance scholar of STEPS Dance Studio. She
is the coach of the Rhythmic Gymnastics and Dance Squad of the
Beacon School.
Anjie V. Gogna is currently a dancer with the Movement Dance
Studio Dancer and a member of the Stylettos an All-female
Professional Dance Team. She was a member of captain Squadra:
UA&P Dance Varsity.
Visual Arts
Gian Gianan is a part-time MYP-Visual Arts teacher, and coach
of the MS Glee at the Beacon School. She also teaches part-time
at the De La Salle-College of St. Benilde School of Design and
Arts. Outside the academe, Gian is an active practitioner working
on collaborations and independent visual arts and music projects.
She was recently awarded for Best Sound and Aural Orchestration
for the independent film Biyaheng Lupa (Soliloquy) given by the
Film Desk of the Young Critics’ Circle at the University of the
Philippines’ Vargas Museum in February 15, 2011. She is currently
working on the music score for a 10-short film anthology, an
accompanying visual material for an upcoming manual/guide
on Philippine Filmmaking to be launched at the Cultural of the
Philippines on July 2011.
Shirley Lim graduated with a degree as a Fine Arts Major in
Advertising from the Philippine Women’s University. She is
currently teaching visual art from Kindergarten to Grade 5 at
the Beacon School. Previously she was an assistant teacher at
the International School Manila from 1995-2004. And also the
after school activities Arts and Crafts Instructor at ISM from year
2000-2004.
Drama
Donnel Bolanos is the chairman of the Mass Communication
Department at the University of Perputual Help – Cavite. He
holds a BA in Mass Communications from UP-Dilman and is
currently completing his MA in Theatre Arts at the Far Eastern
University. He was on the visiting faculty of the Philippine High
School for the ARTS form 2007-2008. He performed in numerous
productions of Tanghalang Pilipino’s Actors Company and was on
the production staff of Gantimpala Theatre Foundation. He also
has extensive experience in television, film and commercial work.
 “If art is to nourish the roots of our culture , society must set the artist free
to follow his vision wherever it takes him.” - John F. Kennedy  PROGRAM SCHEDULE 
The Beacon Arts Feastival
Three Days of CREATION AND DISCOVERY
DAY 1 9 March, Wednesday
The Arts Feastival was born out of discussions as to what we could to provide more opportunities
for students to express themselves through the ARTS. Too often in schools around the world the 8:00 - 8:25 am Plenary Opening
ARTS are seen as less important than “real” subjects like math and science. All MISAA schools are
invited to attend as we hope to build on faculty and student relationships that have grown out of 8:30 - 9:30 Break Into Groups/Strands
our athletic exchanges. As an IB MYP school we know that all the subjects have equal importance Warm Up/Group Bonding Activities
for our middle school students. We truly hope that this event makes that belief more tangible for
our students. Clinicians are drawn from participating schools and Manila based artists. Participation 9:30 - 10:00 Break
in the Beacon Arts Festival is intended to foster high standards and stimulate creativity in the
performing and fine arts programs of the participating schools and in the individual endeavors of 10:00 - 10:30 Session (1)
students and teachers.
10:30 - 11:30 Session (2) All Groups - Brainstorm Ideas for Mini
Our goals for these three days are modest:
Production
1. To help our students expose and nurture existing their talents and to discover new ones.
2. To help in them in the realization of the connectivity between the written, visual, dramatic
and musical arts. 11:00 - 12:30 pm Session (3) - Conceptualize Mini production
3. To help in the enjoyable expression of their artistic ideas in a cohesive production that
brings them together with like minded and like spirited peers. 12:30 - 1:00 Lunch

So for three days we hope that students are “courageous,” explore and enjoy their freedom and 1:00 - 2:45 Session (4) All groups complete conceptualizing
the “force and beauty” of their art! The culminating performance will be a celebration of their mini production and begin necessary focus
inspiration and their efforts. work on skills/knowledge to execute production
Patrick Ritter, Headmaster
The Beacon School

Essential Information for Participating Schools DAY 2 10 March,Thursday DAY 3 11 March, Friday
1. The Beacon Arts Feastival will run from 9 to 11 March from 7:45 am to 3:00 pm.
2.  Participation is open to students from grades 6 to 8, ages 11-14 from MISAA schools.
8:00 - 9:00 am Warm Up Activity (5) 8:00 - 9:00 am Warm Up Activity (10)
3.  Students must commit to participating for all three days.
4.  Schools are responsible for parental permission forms and transport.
9:05 - 10:15 Session (6) 9:15 - 11:00 Rehearsals (11)
5.  Schools must provide a teacher chaperone for approx every 15 students.
6.  Student selection should be based on a student’s serious interest in the ARTS option(s)
selected. Schools can of course set their own criteria. 10:15 - 10:30 Break 11:00 - 11:30 Final Dance Ensemble
7.  Students and chaperones are responsible for their own lunch and snacks. A canteen on Rehearsal (12)
campus is available. A set lunch is available for approximately Php100. 10:30 - 11:00 Dance Workshop (7)
8.  There will be no fees charged for participation. All Participants 11:30 - 12:15pm Break - Lunch
9.  Each student will receive a free ARTS FEASTival t-shirt. They should wear their school
uniform and may wear the Arts Feastival shirt over, or in place, of the uniform top. 11:00 - 12:15pm Session (8) 12:15 - 1:15 Ensemble Rehearsals (13)
Comfortable sport shoes are recommended. Students who select the option for dance
should bring comfortable PE dance clothes. There are locker rooms on campus. 12:30 - 1:00 Lunch 1:45 - 3:00 Performance &
10.  Application forms must be received by Monday, 28 February 2011. Conclusion (14)
1:30 - 2:30 Session (9)
“It is art that makes life, makes interest, makes importance and
I know of no substitute whatever for the force and beauty of its process.“ - Max Eastman