From PIL back to IPIL

I had high expectations for my own before I went to Bukidnon to attend the Music Module 2 at Paul VI Institute of Liturgy. I thought it would be a breeze to learn in the music theory specially that I have been immersed in choirs. I expected that I could catch up with playing harmony in the organ, having known the basic piano chords. I foresaw a not-so-difficult solfeggio class, having the confidence that it would be a continuance of last module's activities. I have had great hopes that when I get back, my music in the liturgical celebrations in the Church would be a lot better.

It was a gradual realization that module 2 was indeed a lot more challenging than expected. During my stay at PIL, I have come to resolutions that I have to take extra miles in learning the basic skills and theories in music. I even told myself that it would be best if I teach music, for this is the most effective way of learning. I have to enroll in piano class to make me ready with playing organ with harmony. I should allot time for solfeggio practice. Having the high interest to learn, I opted to stay and stand through the difficulties of catching up. With the helpful classmates and mentors, I somehow finished the course, with many skills and learning that have yet to become mine. 

This morning at 11, I stepped my foot on Ipil, my beloved town. After a short rest, I accompanied the choir during the 5 pm anticipated mass of the Solemnity of Christ's Body and Blood. After 10 days, at last I played the organ in pipe music. The assembly joined the choir actively. I thought that the accompaniment was effective since the community participated in the sung parts of the celebration. After the mass, I practiced with the choir my composed antiphons for the lauds tomorrow. 

It is not an excuse that with this not-standardized playing the people can sing or participate anyway, that I would not venture on the basic skills in music. I shall pursue learning, for in so doing, God is glorified. The Almighty deserves only the best music, which is worthy in praising and glorifying him. It is my fervent prayer that God may grant me strength to make me a better servant in the music ministry.