02/11/2025
Two students from Bangaan National High School, Lenny Sadcopon and Norton Sadcopon Jr., joined the Artikulturahan: Music-making and Songwriting Workshop held on October 28โ29, 2025, at Saint Mary the Virgin Girls Dormitory in Poblacion, Sagada.
The workshop was led by renowned singer-songwriter Sir Joey Ayala, with musician Sir Elmer Tadeo from Abra. It was organized by Ms. Dom-an Florence Macagne of the Indigenous Women Peace and Healing Initiatives, Inc. (IWPHI), in partnership with Patay SK Chairman Jamelia Magdaline Kimmot.
Lenny and Norton shared that they enjoyed the event and learned a lot from Sir Joey, especially about the techniques in songwriting. The program concluded with a community concert on October 30, where participants performed their original songs promoting peace, culture, and love for nature.