Kundirana
As a tradition, every Kundirana batch since 2012 performs their famous rendition of "Kumusta, Mga Kaibigan" by Maria Cafra, complete with rehearsed choreo and instrumental solos as the opening for all of their main concerts.
They would also perform original compositions - prominently “I’ll Be Still”, “Do It For Love”, and “He Has Risen” which were all arranged and written by music director Monet Silvestre.
Under Acoymo’s direction, the live band set up was abolished and the music ministry focused on choral performances.
The group is known for developing successful professional singers and musical artists, including Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Randy Santiago, Monet Silvestre, Rannie Raymundo, Dingdong Avanzado, Dingdong Eduque, Juan Miguel Salvador, Carlo Orosa, Vince Alaras, Von de Guzman and Gian Magdangal of Philippine Idol, Louie Ocampo, Mel Villena, Mon Faustino, Tats Faustino, Rowell Santiago, Manuel Lahoz, Mikoy Morales, Chito Genito, Manny Pagsuyuin (ex-Campus Radio WLS-FM DJ Jimmy Jam now with Retro 105.9 DCG-FM), Joel Salud, Dennis Buenaventura, Dandy Agustin, and Dennis Barot.
The modern batches (2012–2024) include members such as Baileys Acot (host and sportscaster), Mikkel Tanalgo, Teddy Travis (artist and soccer player), Oliver Edman, Joaquin Lagman, Matt Murillo, Luke Casanova (bassist for Janine Berdin), Thor Valiente (The Voice Teens), Ezekiel Tolentino, Kal Jacobe (content creator), and Sean Mapalad (regular at the RJ TV's "Let's Groove").
Among their missionary works, the Kundirana donates all of their acquired funds to Bahay Pag-Asa, a halfway house for misguided juveniles in Bacolod, Negros Occidental and in Dasmariñas.
In these times of confusion and disillusionment, they are the beacon of inspiration and a sterling example of what is the true substance of all performance, and all art: the upliftment of the human spirit.
These young men accomplish this task not only through their selfless commitment to the service for others that is fueled by an enlightenment behind-the-scenes moral formation which includes a strict code of conduct, ethics and discipline and the molding of a meaningful prayer life.
In all of Kundirana's engagements and travels, they are accompanied by the image of the Nuestra Señora De Guia, Our Lady of Guidance, whose home is the Ermita Church.
She is the oldest Marian image in the Philippines, is truly the guide of these young men as she leads their way through the difficult paths to people's hearts.
During their maiden concert, faculty members and female high school students served as guests in some of their performances.
The batch recorded their album titled The Instrument and sold copies during their concerts to bolster fund-raising efforts.
Amidst all the exposure and travel, the group kept consistent contributions to several charitable institutions, most notably to the Bahay Pag-asa youth center in Bacolod.
In February 2012, the Kundirana 2012 was invited to perform again in Guam by Archbishop Anthony Sablan Apuron of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Agana.
Followed by the Davao concert, the group headed to the west coast of USA to do their annual California tour, holding concerts in Carlsbad, San Diego, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles, Chula Vista, San Diego, Murrieta Mesa, Temecula and Sacramento.
Donato Center for the Performing Arts in La Salle Green Hills which was supposed to be their final concert as a batch.
However, in July 2012, they were invited again to perform a final concert in La Salle Ozamis to help raise funds for a typhoon that had hit the area.
The batch planned to record and perform live their new original song composed and arranged by their musical director, Monet Silvestre, entitled "Do it for Love".
The song focuses on all the Kundirana members' love and passion in all of their performances, having in mind the idea of making a difference.
Being a tradition, they performed at the Kabihasnan Fair, a biyearly school event at La Salle Green Hills, on February 19, 2023.
The Kundirana 2023 had their first corporate event at Grand Hyatt - Manila during the Prudence Ball 2023 - PRULIFE UK Awards Night on March 18, 2023.
On March 25, 2023, the Kundirana performed at the La Salle Green Hills field for Grade 7 Family Day.
Just like the past batches, they held a two-hour performance at De La Salle University - Dasmariñas on March 31, 2023.
On June 6, they performed at the Tala National High School, Holy Rosary College, Caloocan City.
On June 10, 2023, the Kundirana performed at La Salle Green Hills' "Seine: A Midnight In Paris" for the graduating batch of 2023, which was held at the St. Benilde Gym.
Their last and final concert as a batch happened on September 16, 2023 at the Nuestra Señora De Peñafrancia Fiesta at Gumaca, Quezon.
