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A Needs Assessment of Choral Groups at an Archdiocesan Shrine in Tacloban City, Philippines: Basis for an Extension Project Mabini, Jay P.; Macapaz, Nick John
International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research Vol. 6 No. 7 (2025): International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Rese
Publisher : Future Science / FSH-PH Publications

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11594/ijmaber.06.07.30

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This qualitative needs assessment explores the current practices, challenges, and developmental needs of the choirs serving at an Archdiocesan Shrine in Tacloban City. Utilizing a qualitative descriptive design, data were gathered through interviews and focus group discussions with ten purposively selected participants from choir members, coordinators, and conductors. Thematic analysis revealed five major themes: current musical practices, training and skill development needs, resource limitations, coordination and leadership, and spiritual and community growth. Findings indicate that while choirs exhibit strong commitment and structured rehearsal routines, they face significant gaps in formal training, access to musical resources, and leadership support. Participants also emphasized the choir’s role as a spiritual community and expressed a desire for deeper liturgical formation and pastoral guidance. These findings suggest the need for multidimensional interventions, including capacity-building initiatives, resource allocation, leadership development, and spiritual enrichment. The study further recommends the implementation of an extension project by the Leyte Normal University Bachelor of Music in Music Education, offering workshops and mentorship to address the identified needs. Strengthening the choir ministry is seen as essential not only for improving liturgical music quality but also for enhancing the spiritual vitality of the parish community.
Shaping Resilient Faith through Sto. Niño Bendisyoni Hymn: The Case of Local Parishioners in Tacloban City Alag, Ma. Cassandra L.; Globio, Francelle Jonah D.; Diaz, Regina Claire C.; Manog, Martin Jeo; Mabini, Jay P.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research Vol. 7 No. 3 (2026): International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Rese
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This study explored the role of the Sto. Niño Bendisyoni hymn in shaping and sustaining resilient faith among local parishioners in Tacloban City, a community deeply affected by the trauma of Super Typhoon Yolanda. Utilizing a qualitative single case study design, the researchers conducted in-depth interviews with long-term parishioners to examine how this locally revered hymn reinforces spiritual strength, communal identity, and emotional healing. Findings revealed that the hymn functions not only as a liturgical tradition but also as a spiritual anchor that inspires hope, unity, and a profound connection to the divine, especially during times of crisis. Participants described the hymn as a “musical prayer” that fosters both personal and collective resilience, underscoring its importance in their daily worship and cultural identity. Grounded in Fowler’s Faith Development Theory, this study affirms that sacred music, particularly the Sto. Niño Bendisyoni hymn, serves as a transformative medium for faith formation and community recovery, highlighting its enduring power in post-disaster spiritual   life.