School Year: 2023 – 2024
At just the early hour of the afternoon, the venue is already welcoming the eager Tamaraws right after their online classes. Several busy feet of the FEURR Student Council and other Clubs on duty filled the premises. The hot afternoon posed nothing as everyone prepared, sang along, and waited for the beginning of this most anticipated event. As the afternoon grew deeper, Musikahan marked its start, and the night ripened to be the most spectacular event before the school year’s conclusion.
The program started with a bang at the impactful presence of our dance club, the Marahuyo in the Zone. The group is a rising star in the FEUR-R community, continuously winning several competitions and awards outside the campus. For this Musikahan, the group prepared their groovy moves for various pop songs, warming up the stage and the audience’s excitement.
The Marahuyo in the Zone gave the crowd an astonishing performance, but that was just a preparation for the main part of the show. Five bands took on the challenge to show their musical prowess this year. Tamaraw musicians from Junior High School and Senior High School joined and faced off with one another on the Musikahan stage in 2024. Each band has unique sounds and stories, making them a strong competitor. All eyes were on the two youngest bands among them.
The youngest band, Band8, inspired all the Junior High school Musicians. Composed of all grade 8 students, the group joined a Musical Battle against their Ates and Kuyas. All of us might think that they have a heck of a fight awaiting them, but the Band showed us no hesitations. They emphasized how much better their edge is since they are still young and have more time for their potential to blossom.
Performing second to Band8, the Mighty Band roared with their song Anak by Freddie Aguilar. The band demonstrated its Might by giving us some powerful vocals as they jumped and shook the stage. This group comprises students from different grade levels, mostly from Junior High School. The group is the culmination of the passion and dedication of its two vocalists, Jillian Obando and Von Caling. The members might be different in age, but they are all connected by their musical talents and their goals for this Musikahan.
The Games and Gimmicks provided by the Full-time and Halftime Hosts make the event more exciting. The Tamaraws are enthusiastic and creative when doing their Shout-outs; some gave greetings and lovely remarks to their friends, teachers, and, of course, a special someone.
Aside from the competing and visiting bands, our faculty and student council were not left behind in showing their music in this year’s Musikahan, which introduced LAS Day of Submission and Mix & Match. FEUR-R’s faculty surprised students with a setlist as they took center stage at the Musikahan. Members of the Junior High School Male Faculty and some Student Council Officers prepared songs and performances to make the night more uproarious. Students cheered as beloved teachers swapped textbooks for instruments, delivering unforgettable renditions of chart-toppers and timeless classics. The event provided a refreshing break from the syllabus. It fostered a strong school spirit, reminding everyone that education is about more than just textbooks—it’s also about the passion and joy of shared experiences. The two bands both riled up the excitement of the audiences, especially their fans and eased the nerves and tension of the competitors.
The Musikahan night would not end without a massive bang. Two OPM bands were invited to perform this year, putting a cherry on top of this marvelous event—a classic band whose songs continue to resonate with the younger generation and a promising rising band. For the first time, the FEU Roosevelt witnessed the performance of Silent Sanctuary and The Revisors.
The Tamaraws are thrilled to hear and see the OPM Icon Silent Sanctuary perform their songs Ikaw Lamang, Kundiman, Rebound, and more while singing and jumping along. Though they experienced some slight technical difficulties, it did not pose a problem; the band continued to rile up the Tamaraws by encouraging them to sing out loud.
Finally, performing before the event’s conclusion, The Revisors made a massive uproar among the remaining audience at a very late time in the evening. The band showed great enthusiasm as they sang, jumped, and shouted on the stage. The now exhausted Tamaraws can be seen very intrigued at the last band’s performance, and some are even captivated by their looks and stage presence. Their last song, Okay Lang ‘Yan!, an original, was the best way to conclude the night of performance and music.
The Musikahan is a colorful memory sculpted by the efforts, talents, and courage of the Student Council, Competitors, and Tamaraws. It is a demonstration of the culture of smiles in FEU Roosevelt Rodriguez. The Musikahan night has ended, but the excitement is yet to start. Follow us as we delve into the stories of the crowned winners of Musikahan 2024.
