REBIRTH: Singing Death, Singing Life

C. Michael Hawn, FHS, Sponsor

This sectional will highlight twenty-one hymn tunes created by Cebuano composer Elena Maquiso, each lovingly named after a member of her family—ranging from her parents and siblings to her nieces, nephews, and even a non-biological mother figure who deeply influenced her life. The session will open with a brief introduction to Maquiso’s remarkable life and legacy, followed by a presentation of her hymn tunes. It will conclude with the joyful singing of some of her most widely used hymns in the Philippines, offering both reflection and participation.