PRIME NOTE ENSEMBLE's KRUHAY won GOLD at the FOLKLORE category of THE AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL CHORAL COMPETITION held Saturday, May 11, 2011 in RENO, NEVADA.
Prime Note Ensemble performed the Philippine folk song "Kruhay" (Long lIve!) by Benny Castillon and their signature song "Circle of Life" from the musical "Lion King" which brought the house up to their feet for a standing ovation and resounding applause for their stellar performance.
With 18 International choirs participating in the festival and competing in various choral categories, Prime Note Ensemble emerged to win the Gold in the Folklore Category along with two (2) Silvers in the Male Chamber and Popular Music categories.
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