Javier did said something similar on this, "to enter the competition not for the experience but to become Champions." 

It sounds ambitious but to be honest, who doesn't want to be crowned Champions in a competition. 

Singthesis was taking its first baby step towards reality, where the singing is brought to it's first step; the first step towards the group's evolution. 

A little history about Singthesis, it started from a small group of committee members of NYP Voice Ensemble, where the group decided to stay on, and becoming Alum-9. (Graduated and there were 9 of us) Hence, as the group increase in numbers, Alum-9 became Singthesis: Music and People.

Months of practice and sacrifices; work, sleep, off, studies, etc; that we came this far. We had mastered the 3 songs that to be used for competition. "Gamelan" was first, followed by "Angel" and lastly, "Chilli  Corn Carne".

We sang, with confidence and smiles. Yet we failed to use the stage space and make frequent eye contact with the audience. When the judges commented our song piece, we thought all hope was lost.

However, when Singthesis was pronounced as Champions, it was an inspiration to the group that we had did it, our efforts were paid off. Our first triumph and mini trophy. Some cried, many embraced. Best of all; everyone were smiling with glee.

More obstacles for the group, with an involvement in Christmas Carolling followed with an annual NYP Voice Ensemble concert, things will get better each time.

Singthesis, another place to be called home, especially for people... And music. =]