University Chorale Groups

[Korus]

The UP Concert Chorus invites you to its homecoming concert, MULING DATING, this coming Friday, June 6, 2008, 6:30pm at the UP College of Engineering Theater.

Tickets are sold at Php 150 each with a special student price of Php 100 upon presentation of a valid school ID.

Hope to see you there! For more inquiries, contact +639153834868.


***The UPCC brought home two recognitions from the 44th Montreux Choral Festival 2008 (Switzerland)

PRIX DU PUBLIC (people's choice award)
DIPLOMA OF PARTICIPATION marked EXCELLENT

www.upconcertchorus.org

[PeterWarlock]

THE UNION CHURCH OF MANILA PRESENTS TWO LECTURE CONCERT SERIES with the Two of the Philippines Premiere Children's Choir with Lecturer Prof. Eudenice Palaruan

All Concert Starts at 5pm, FREE ADMISSION
Union Church of Manila is located at Rada St, Corner Amorsolo Makati City.


1st CONCERT SERIES: Mandaluyong Children's Choir
(June 18, 2008 - Wednesday-5pm)

NANCY TELFER: REQUIEM AETERNAM
Mandaluyong Children's Choir
Prof. Eudenice Palaruan - Lecturer
Alejandro Consolacion II, Assisting Artist
Beverly Shangkuan, Guest Conductor with
Sebastian Trinidad, Resident Conductor


2nd CONCERT SERIES: Las Pinas Boys Choir
(June 29, 2008 - Sunday - 5pm)

History of the Philippine Boy's Choir
featuring the works of Britten, San Pedro, Consolacion and Mendelssohn.

[PeterWarlock]

THE UNION CHURCH OF MANILA PRESENTS TWO LECTURE CONCERT SERIES with the Two of the Philippines Premiere Children's Choir with Lecturer Prof. Eudenice Palaruan

All Concert Starts at 5pm, FREE ADMISSION
Union Church of Manila is located at Rada St, Corner Amorsolo Makati City.


1st CONCERT SERIES: Mandaluyong Children's Choir
(June 18, 2008 - Wednesday-5pm)

NANCY TELFER: REQUIEM AETERNAM
Mandaluyong Children's Choir
Prof. Eudenice Palaruan - Lecturer
Alejandro Consolacion II, Assisting Artist
Beverly Shangkuan, Guest Conductor with
Sebastian Trinidad, Resident Conductor


2nd CONCERT SERIES: Las Pinas Boys Choir
(June 29, 2008 - Sunday - 5pm)

History of the Philippine Boy's Choir
featuring the works of Britten, San Pedro, Consolacion and Mendelssohn.

The Las Pinas Boys Choir
Prof. Eudenice Palaruan - Lecturer
The Las Pinas Boys Choir
Alejandro Consolacion II, Assisting Artist
Armando Salarza, Conductor

[PeterWarlock]

Hi to all. Corrections lang po (regarding Union Church Concert Series)
June 18, 2008 Concert at the Union Church of Manila will start at
7pm not 5pm.
June 29, 2008 - 5pm

thanks

[don_simoun]

Hi to all. Corrections lang po (regarding Union Church Concert Series)
June 18, 2008 Concert at the Union Church of Manila will start at
7pm not 5pm.
June 29, 2008 - 5pm

thanks

pero same pa rin yung start ng mga lectures on both dates, that is 5pm? :D

[tamadz]

Give me your top 5 Filipino chorale conductor/choirmaster.

[crazeforyou]

Please watch "PNU Chorale at 17...the Music Goes On"
June 28, 2008; 7 o'clock in the evening
Philamlife Auditorium, UN Avenue, Manila - tickets at 200 Php only.

You may contact the following nos. for reservations:
landline (02-8729106) or thru cell phone (0917-8868644)

The choir is celebrating it's 17th year anniversary and also hoping to leave for 2nd European Tour whick embark Cantonigros, Torrevieja and Debrecen. Please watch and support Philippine Choir.

Thanks

[crazeforyou]

ito ay sa aking pag-susuri lamang ... sana naman walang magalet :-)

1-5

andrea v.
jonathan v. would tied-up with prof. paguio + if still alive.
marc c.
joel n.
fidel C.

6-10
ed M.
luzvi M.
anna t-a.
rodolfo D.
jai S-A.

11-15
eudi p.
robert d.
arwin t.
baste t.
alma t.

[philchorale]

Hello!

I invite ALL Filipino choral groups to join the Philippine Chorale Wiki. It's the Philippines' Online Chorale Community.

Philippine Chorale Wiki (http://philippinechorale.wikidot.com/)


It works like the usual Wikipedia and everyone is invited to participate in building the site. Join now and let's promote the talent of Filipinos in choral music.

Thank you! :)

[PeterWarlock]

The Concerto of the Mandaluyong Children's Choir together with
Prof. Eudy Palaruan, lecturer will start at 7PM
This is a Free Admission, so please bring your friends.
The Repertoire this is evening are the ff.
Nancy Telfer: REQUIEM
Alejandro Consolacion: Sacramentary

SEE YOU THERE!

[PeterWarlock]

Lecture of Prof. Eudy Palaruan will start tonight at 7pm
:)

[philchorale]

Some of you might be interested to join:

CHORALE FEST (Amateur Choral Groups) (http://philippinechorale.wikidot.com) *okay*

[Ian_815]

mahirap yan..

mam oa, of course..
sir jojo velasco
sir fidel calalang
sir mark carpio
sir joel navarro
sir ed manguiat

nuff said..

[philchorale]

Thank you to Ateneo De Manila College Glee Club for joining in Philippine Chorale Wiki (http://philippinechorale.wikidot.com)! Spread the word. :)

[galileo_]

The UST Singers 15th International Concert Tour 2008

Spain

19. Aug. Departure to Barcelona / Spain
20. - 24. Aug. Sant Quirze del Valles, Barcelona
24. - 28. Aug. Castellbell I El Vilar
29. Aug. - 05. Sept. Alava, XXVII Festival Coral Internacional de Alava
06. - 10. Sept. Burgos, X Jornadas Internacionales de Musica Coral "Caja de Burgos"
11. - 12. Sept. Palencia
12. - 20. Sept. Valencia
20. Sept. Departure to Manila

Germany

24. Okt. Departure to Frankfurt

24. - 28. Okt. Hilchenbach
So. 26. Okt. singing in the Mess kath. Kirche Dahlbruch, 11:00 Uhr
Concert, kath. Kirche Dahlbruch, 19:00 Uhr

France

28. Okt. - 3. Nov. Normandie, Polyfollia International Festival for Choral Singing
3. - 6. Nov. Paris

Belgium

6. - 10. Nov. Antwerp / Westmalla

Germany

10. - 13. Nov. Hannover
13. - 15. Nov. Wolfsburg
15. - 19. Nov. Berlin / Potsdam
19. - 21. Nov. Erfurt
21. - 26. Nov. Hilchenbach
Mo. 24. Nov. last Concert on Tour 2008 Ev. Kirche to Hilchenbach, 19:30 Uhr
26. Nov. Departure to Manila

[Korus]

If you have a knack for singing and the gusto to perform, if you love the limelight, if you want exclusive backstage passes to UP's most exclusive and exciting events, or if you simply want to try out something new, then come audition for the UP CONCERT CHORUS - the official choir of the university.

All you need to do is prepare one English and one Filipino song and come to the UPCC Room at the Abelardo Hall Lobby, College of Music. Be sure to contact 0916 445 3560 for your audition schedule.

Hope to see you soon!

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[choy_zee]

The UST Singers 15th International Concert Tour 2008

Spain

19. Aug. Departure to Barcelona / Spain
20. - 24. Aug. Sant Quirze del Valles, Barcelona
24. - 28. Aug. Castellbell I El Vilar
29. Aug. - 05. Sept. Alava, XXVII Festival Coral Internacional de Alava
06. - 10. Sept. Burgos, X Jornadas Internacionales de Musica Coral "Caja de Burgos"
11. - 12. Sept. Palencia
12. - 20. Sept. Valencia
20. Sept. Departure to Manila

Germany

24. Okt. Departure to Frankfurt

24. - 28. Okt. Hilchenbach
So. 26. Okt. singing in the Mess kath. Kirche Dahlbruch, 11:00 Uhr
Concert, kath. Kirche Dahlbruch, 19:00 Uhr

France

28. Okt. - 3. Nov. Normandie, Polyfollia International Festival for Choral Singing
3. - 6. Nov. Paris

Belgium

6. - 10. Nov. Antwerp / Westmalla

Germany

10. - 13. Nov. Hannover
13. - 15. Nov. Wolfsburg
15. - 19. Nov. Berlin / Potsdam
19. - 21. Nov. Erfurt
21. - 26. Nov. Hilchenbach
Mo. 24. Nov. last Concert on Tour 2008 Ev. Kirche to Hilchenbach, 19:30 Uhr
26. Nov. Departure to Manila


Thanks for the info. Hataw na naman ah! Go, go, go! Hello to Sir Fidel. Hehe! *okay*





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[galileo_]

The UST Singers wows Pavarotti

Pavarotti: (to UST Singers) "Champions...you are great champions! Bravi! Bravi!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybt9FZte5ng

[hobbit76]

Koro Ilustrado Auditions

Koro Ilustrado, an all-male Makati-based choral group is once again
opening its doors to interested singers to be part of their current
batch of members. If you are:

> male, 21 years old and above
> working in the Metro Manila
> preferably a former member of a University choir, but not a
requirement
> willing to rehearse at least once a week in Makati

then you are the one we are looking for. Interested parties my contact
Adel Tuason at 0917-5240931. Auditionees are requested to prepare one
song in Tagalog and one in English.

[philchorale]

Welcome to Philippine Chorale Wiki:
Vonn of Koro Ilustrado and UPLB Choral Ensemble

Thank you for joining. Spread the word. *okay*

PHILIPPINE CHORALE WIKI (http://philippinechorale.wikidot.com)

[odiefield]

UP Singing Ambassadors sings "You Raise Me Up" in Rosheim, Alsace FRANCE.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj3lK183cDY

[the_prodigy24]

wala lang, super proud ako sa mga ito, kahit na sobrang imposible maka rehearse all together dahil we all live in different states and cities sa US, you guys still amaze me. ngayon ko lang talaga na realize how lucky i am to be singing with this group again after seeing it myself na wala ako dun. super success ang concert nyo sa LA kahit twice lang nag rehearse ng sama sama ang grupo (unfortunately di ako nakasama gawa ng trabaho). share ko lang ang happiness ko sa mga readers ng PEX forum, held at LA concert June 28, 2008 St Bernard Church 7pm,
singing just for fun and friendship.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoDUsWePQ5M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EduJ6Ex02mk

[galileo_]

sobrang galing din ng UST Singers dito:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bON8teERvg

[choy_zee]

wala lang, super proud ako sa mga ito, kahit na sobrang imposible maka rehearse all together dahil we all live in different states and cities sa US, you guys still amaze me. ngayon ko lang talaga na realize how lucky i am to be singing with this group again after seeing it myself na wala ako dun. super success ang concert nyo sa LA kahit twice lang nag rehearse ng sama sama ang grupo (unfortunately di ako nakasama gawa ng trabaho). share ko lang ang happiness ko sa mga readers ng PEX forum, held at LA concert June 28, 2008 St Bernard Church 7pm,
singing just for fun and friendship.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoDUsWePQ5M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EduJ6Ex02mk

Wala akong masabi. Walang kupas. At syempre pa, nandun pa rin ang iba kong mga nakasama: Lerry, Aiza, Arnold, Kim, at si Ricky (tama nga ba ang name, basta sikat sya dati as the twin of Jon Santos, hehe!). Bravo! I'm sure, proud na proud si Sir Fidel sa inyo. *okay**okay**okay*




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[o_crux]

Balitang Europa!!

45 Spittal Internationaler Chorwettbewerb 2008

Kunstliedbewerb - Kategorie A

1 91 Slowenien Kammerchor „Ave“, Laibach
2 90 Schweiz molto cantabile, Luzern
3 88 Baskenland Orioth Abesbatza, Ordizia
3 88 Indonesien Parahyangan Catholic University Choir
5 86 Philippinen University of the East Chorale
6 85 Südafrika PUK-Choir, Potchefstroom
7 77 Schweden Halmstads Vokalensemble
8 72 USA University Singers, Memphis
9 71 Slowakei Gemischter Chor „Tirnavia“
10 64 Bulgarien Gem. Chor Prof.Vassil Arnaudov

Volksliedbewerb - Kategorie B

1 92 Slowenien Kammerchor „Ave“, Laibach
2 91 Indonesien Parahyangan Catholic University Choir
3 90 Schweiz molto cantabile, Luzern
4 85 Südafrika PUK-Choir, Potchefstroom
5 84 Philippinen University of the East Chorale
6 81 Baskenland Orioth Abesbatza, Ordizia
7 78 Slowakei Gemischter Chor „Tirnavia“
8 77 Schweden Halmstads Vokalensemble
9 75 Bulgarien Gem. Chor Prof.Vassil Arnaudov
9 75 USA University Singers, Memphis


kahit hindi nanalo, congrats to UEC!! go for the EGP!!!! ching!

[the_prodigy24]

ok lang yun UE chorale, there's always a next time, don't stop until you guys get it. a lot of choirs get their spirits down once di nila nakuha ang top prize, kaya instead of learning from their mistake, they just let it consume them. don't stop dreaming, believe that you can get it! congratulations pa rin sa inyo, i know how hard and stressful it is, and you guys still made it to the top half. GO,GO, GO PHILIPPINES!

[pedrogil1007]

The University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) and the Philippine Women's University (PWU) Chorale doing the Papaya dance at the closing cermony of the 4th Mundus Cantat International Choir Festival at Sopot, Poland :lol:

http://www.munduscantat.sopot.pl/index.php?lg=en

Video:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=DtdB_k62vLI

Photos:
http://www.munduscantat.sopot.pl/index.php?str=galeria&pokaz=23&foto=207&lg=en
http://www.munduscantat.sopot.pl/index.php?str=galeria&pokaz=23&foto=206&lg=en
http://www.munduscantat.sopot.pl/index.php?str=galeria&pokaz=23&foto=184&lg=en

[choy_zee]

Ars Cantica Ensemble is looking for additional BASSES who can voluntarily sing in the Mass and participate in our various engagements. Preferably with choral singing background. We regularly serve at EDSA Shrine, Greenbelt Chapel, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Chapel, and Rockwell Chapel.

For AUDITION schedule, please contact:
Bong Vibar 0920-9616817
Ramil 0918-9402230

Thank you! :)


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[don_simoun]

The University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) and the Philippine Women's University (PWU) Chorale doing the Papaya dance at the closing cermony of the 4th Mundus Cantat International Choir Festival at Sopot, Poland :lol:

http://www.munduscantat.sopot.pl/index.php?lg=en

Video:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=DtdB_k62vLI

Photos:
http://www.munduscantat.sopot.pl/index.php?str=galeria&pokaz=23&foto=207&lg=en
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http://www.munduscantat.sopot.pl/index.php?str=galeria&pokaz=23&foto=184&lg=en

:eek: :rotflmao:

Cute! :lol:

[papabur]

Five (5) choirs are competing (not with each other) at Graz, Austria for the World Choir Games:

(in alphabetical order)

CORO ILOCANO - Pompeyo Robert Caluya & Maybelline Sta. Maria, conductors

KILYAWAN BOYS CHOIR - Mark Anthony Carpio, conductor

LAS PINAS BOYS CHOIR - Armando Salarza, conductor

LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY CHORALE - Nicanor Infante, conductor

THE HIMIG SINGERS of DAVAO - Aldwin Carambao, conductor

You can see their full profiles here:
http://www.musica-mundi.com/events/competitions/austria/wcg2008/world-choir-games-the-competitions/participating-groups/philippines.html

They also have full pdf files of the programme to see their repertoire.

To ALL the choirs who are in Europe right now, our prayers are with you. Whether you are there to compete or for goodwill concerts, you guys do our country proud. 'Tis the season for choral tours :)

Godbless! *okay*

[Ian_815]

ayy.. hindi po nanalo ang ue? sayang naman.. hehe, dami na talga ngayong nagtotour..

[enteng.00]

Congratulations to the UP Singing Ambassadors for winning 2 Major Categories in the Choral Competition of the 2008 Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod (The Oldest Choral Competition in the World) in Wales, United Kingdom.

The competition is still on going and so far, UPSA won 2 first places in: Chamber Choirs and Folk Song Choirs Categories.

Let us all pray for their continued success as they bid for the Choir of the World Grand Prize title come this friday/saturday!

Break a leg Kuya Ed and the rest of the UP Singing Ambassadors!!! God Bless!

here's the link for the list of the competitors and initial results:

http://www.eisteddfod-ryngwladol.co.uk/latest-news/

and here's the link for the videos of the actual competition:

http://www.llangollen.tv/en/clip/117

[the_prodigy24]

nanalo ang akustica chamber singers of south africa as choir of the world pavarroti trophy for this year, i played the video at least 20 times, i can't believe na nakuha nila ang grand prize. magaling naman sila. Click here:http://www.llangollen.tv/en

[herorot]

magaling yung akustica from the south africa. Magaling din yung UPSA, mas feel mo pa nga yung puso nung mga kanta nila compared to the singers from south africa. Hindi nga lang makapag fff ng UPSA.. baka hindi sila nanalo... i mean *** ff ng south acustika ay fff na ng UPSA.... siguro todo bigay... at try nilang mag lagay lagay ng gold sa mukha nila para manalo... ay wag gold... piso na lang... anels?

[pedrogil1007]

nanalo ang akustica chamber singers of south africa as choir of the world pavarroti trophy for this year, i played the video at least 20 times, i can't believe na nakuha nila ang grand prize. magaling naman sila. Click here:http://www.llangollen.tv/en

hay sayang. :(

congrats pa rin sa UPSA for winning the first prize in 2 of the 6 choral categories. *okay*

good-luck na lang sa UPSA:

July 30-Aug3: Bela Bartok Int'l Choir Competition in Debrecen, Hungary

Aug 5-10: 12th Festival Choral Int'l de Neuchatel in Neuchatel Switzerland

the_prodigy24, regards kay carter.

[papabur]

CONGRATULATIONS to UPSA and to conductor ED MANGUIAT for winning the Chamber choir and Folk Song choir categories at LLlangollen International Musical Eisteddfod !

CONGRATULATIONS to LAS PINAS BOYS CHOIR and conductor ARMANDO SALARZA for being Champion of the Children's Choir Category at the 2008 World Choir Games at Graz, Austria.

CONGRATULATIONS to KILYAWAN BOYS CHOIR and Choirmaster MARK ANTHONY CARPIO for being Champion of the Pop Choral Music - Vocal Ensemble Category at the 2008 World Choir Games at Graz, Austria.

MABUHAY ang Korong Pilipino!

[florida_gator#8]

Go Kilyawan!!!! Job well done!!! :D

[herorot]

Ang Husay Husay Talaga ng UPSA, bakit hindi sila nanalo? frustration ko pa naman maka join sa kanila... bat kasi ako laging narereject. hahahahaha... at ngayong grad na ako, baka mahirapan akong maka join.... haaaay... gusto ko talagang maka joinn sa UPSA.... Lord Please....

[johnvianney]

Does anyone know what that piece they were singing for the Mixed Choir competition ? Bonggayshus..and a difficult piece at that...

[mimoi]

another fruitful year for Filipino choirs!

[filial_piety]

The results of 47 ° international choral singing Seghizzi 2008
Gorizia, 7-13 luglio 2008 Gorizia, 7-13 July 2008

I Categoria Polifonia Programma Storico I Category Polyphony Town Program

2° premio University of the East Chorale 2 nd prize University of the East Chorale

III Categoria Musica Popolare Category III Popular Music

2° premio University of the East Chorale 2 nd prize University of the East Chorale

IV Categoria Musica Leggera e Jazz Category IV Light Music and Jazz

1° premio University of the East Chorale 1 st prize University of the East Chorale

Per la migliore esecuzione di: For the best performance of:

PREMIO RACHELE BASUINO PRIZE RACHELE BASUINO

UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST CHORALE (FILIPPINE) UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST CHORALE (PHILIPPINES)

per il brano " Salmo 100" di Heinrich Schutz for the song "Psalm 100" by Heinrich Schutz

PREMIO DEL PUBBLICO IV CATEGORIA AWARD OF PUBLIC IV CATEGORY

UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST CHORALE (FILIPPINE) UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST CHORALE (PHILIPPINES)

[pedrogil1007]

The results of 47 ° international choral singing Seghizzi 2008
Gorizia, 7-13 luglio 2008 Gorizia, 7-13 July 2008

I Categoria Polifonia Programma Storico I Category Polyphony Town Program

2° premio University of the East Chorale 2 nd prize University of the East Chorale

III Categoria Musica Popolare Category III Popular Music

2° premio University of the East Chorale 2 nd prize University of the East Chorale

IV Categoria Musica Leggera e Jazz Category IV Light Music and Jazz

1° premio University of the East Chorale 1 st prize University of the East Chorale

Per la migliore esecuzione di: For the best performance of:

PREMIO RACHELE BASUINO PRIZE RACHELE BASUINO

UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST CHORALE (FILIPPINE) UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST CHORALE (PHILIPPINES)

per il brano " Salmo 100" di Heinrich Schutz for the song "Psalm 100" by Heinrich Schutz

PREMIO DEL PUBBLICO IV CATEGORIA AWARD OF PUBLIC IV CATEGORY

UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST CHORALE (FILIPPINE) UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST CHORALE (PHILIPPINES)

Congrats to the University of the East Chorale and Ms. Anna Tabita Abeleda-Piquero !!! *okay*

Was Anna with UPSA before she joined Madz?

[zion]

Congrats to the University of the East Chorale and Ms. Anna Tabita Abeleda-Piquero !!! *okay*

Was Anna with UPSA before she joined Madz?

Ms. Anna started in UPSA. She was a member for some years before joining Madz.:)

[paslit1975]

another fruitful year for Filipino choirs!

Congratulations to all the Filipino choirs who made the country proud this 2008!!!!

The Las Pinas Boys Choir
Kilyawan Boys Choir
University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors
University of the Philippines Concert Chorus
Philippine Women's University Chorale
University of the East Chorale

Did I miss any? Basta congrats!!!
Marami pa susunod na awards, sigurado yan.

[choy_zee]

Congrats to all who participated! Definitely, Filipinos are world class in choral singing.
*okay**okay**okay*



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[o_crux]

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[don_simoun]

Congratulations to all the Filipino choirs who made the country proud this 2008!!!!

The Las Pinas Boys Choir
Kilyawan Boys Choir
University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors
University of the Philippines Concert Chorus
Philippine Women's University Chorale
University of the East Chorale

Did I miss any? Basta congrats!!!
Marami pa susunod na awards, sigurado yan.

Nanalo yung Vox Angeli (Sorry kung mali yung spelling) sa isang competition ata sa China or Hongkong. I'm not too sure. :)

[philchorale]

It's a very fruitful year for Philippine choral groups! Keep it up! :)

Join in our Wiki Site dedicated to Filipino choirs:

Philippine Chorale Wiki (http://philippinechorale.wikidot.com)

[chormanila]

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[crazeforyou]

26 FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE MÚSICA DE CANTONIGRÒS

1r Premi/ 1r Premio/ 1st Prize - "Generalitat de Catalunya"
COMPETITION NR. 4 MIXED MALE OR FEMALE CHOIRS OF UP TO 40 VOICES.

1-PHILIPPINE NORMAL UNIV. CHORALE (MANILA - FILIPINES) 94'5
2-CORO DE CÁMARA VOCAL LEO (L'HAVANA - CUBA) 90'5
3-PARAMABIRA – BINUS UNIV. STUDENT CHOIR (JAKARTA - INDONÈSIA) 87 (EX AEQUO)
3-AURIN FEMALE CHOIR (KECSKEMÉT - HONGRIA) 87 (EX AEQUO)
4-PRO MUSICA CHILDREN'S CHOIR (MICHALOVCE - ESLOVÀQUIA) 81'5
5-CORO FEMMINILE EOS (ROMA - ITÀLIA) 80
6-ENSEMBLE VOCAL FREAMUNDE (PAÇOS DE FERREIRA - PORTUGAL) 78'5
7-MIXED CHOIR DAUGAVA (DAUGAVPILS - LETÒNIA) 76
8-SHKOLNYE GODY (SIMFEROPOL - UCRAÏNA) 74'5
9-CON SPIRITO (TARTU - ESTÒNIA) 71'5
9-SKOWRONKI GIRL'S CHOIR (POZNAN - POLÒNIA) 71'5
10-BOY'S CHOIR ISKRA (SAINT PETERSBURG RÚSSIA) 71
11-DALIAN CHILDREN GROUP (DALIAN - XINA) 70
12-STYVARUV DETSKY SBOR (TRINEC - REP. TXECA) 69
13-JITRENKA (CESKÉ BUDEJOVICE - REP. TXECA) 67
14-SEPTEMTHILIS (LIPANY - ESLOVÀQUIA) 65'5
15-ZHEJIANG CHOIR (ZHEJIANG - XINA) 64'5
16-THE UPPER GALILEE CHOIR (GALILEE - ISRAEL) 62
17-WATTANA GIRL'S CHORUS (BANGKOK - TAILÀNDIA) 60'5
18-CÁNTALO GRUPO VOCAL FEMENINO (CARACAS - VENEÇUELA) 60
19-TAICHUNG PHILHARMONIC CHOIR (TAICHUNG - TAIWAN) 58'5
20-AYFAS CUNOVO FOLK GROUP (CUNOVO - ESLOVÀQUIA)

3r Premi/ 3r Premio/ 3rd Prize - "Institució Puig-Porret"
COMPETITION NR. 1, MIXED CHOIRS, UP TO 40 VOICES

1-CORO VOCAL LEO (L'HAVANA - CUBA) 141
2-PARAMABIRA BINUS UNIV. STUDENT CHOIR (JAKARTA - INDONÈSIA) 132'5
3-ESTERHAZY CHAMBER CHOIR (TATA - HONGRIA) 125 (EX AEQUO)
3-PHILIPPINES NORMAL UNIV. CHORALE (MANILA - FILIPINES) 125 (EX AEQUO)
4-DAUGAVA CHOIR (DAUGAVPILS - LETÒNIA) 109'5
5-SHKOLNYE GODY (SIMFEROPOL - UCRAÏNA) 95'5
6-ENSEMBLE VOCAL FREAMUNDE (PAÇOS DE FERREIRA - PORTUGAL) 92'5
7-MINSK CHOIR ACADEMY ( MINSK - BIELORÚSSIA) 89
8-TAICHUNG PHILHARMONIC CHOIR (TAICHUNG - TAIWAN) 83
9-THE UPPER GALILEE CHOIR (GALILEE - ISRAEL) 60'5
10-ZHEJIANG CHORUS OF CHINA (ZHEJIANG - XINA) 57'5

results of CERTAMEN INTERNACIONAL DE HABANERAS (Torrevieja, Spain)will be on saturday ... lets pray for the Philippine Choir (UE and PNU)*okay*

[johnvianney]

for bagging the 1st Prize of much coveted Habanera Category 12,000 Euros...Iba talaga Pinoy....

[pedrogil1007]

Good luck to the University of the East Chorale and the University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors who qualified for the finals of the Bela Bartok 23rd International Choir Festival in Debrecen, Hungary:

Youth Choirs qualified for the finals in order of appearance in the semi-finals:

Szent István Zeneművészeti Szakközépiskola Nőikara (HUN)
Kodály Zoltán Ifjúsági Vegyeskar (HUN)

Children's choirs qualified for the finals in order of appearance in the semi-finals:

Yoshie Junior HiIgh School Choir (JPN)
Dél-pesti Vörösmarty-Erkel Gyerekkar (HUN)
Zorynka Children Choir (UKR)

Chamber choirs qualified for the finals in order of appearance in the semi-finals:

Rising Stars of abhazia (GEO)
University of Philippines Singing Ambassadors (PHI)
University Choir from Mendoza of the UNCuyo (ARG)
University of East Choraéle (PHI)

Female choirs qualified for the finals in order of appearance in the semi-finals:

Lassus Énekegyüttes (HUN)
Opus Femina Female Choir of Corinthos (GRE)
Lady Cove Women's Choir (CAN)
Bartók Béla Nőikar (HUN)

Mixed choirs qualified for the finals in order of appearance in the semi-finals:

Erkel Ferenc Vegyeskar (HU)
University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (PHI)
Coral Brasilia (BRA)
Maria Choir (SWE)

Choir Profiles:

Keleti Egyetem Énekkara
University of the East Chorale
Karnagy / Conductor: Anna Tabita Abeleda-Piquero

The UE Chorale is the Official Choir of the University of the East in Manila,
Philippines. It was founded in 1992 as the UE Glee Club, consisting of students
from the different colleges of the University. Apart from singing for official
functions in the University, other activities of the UE Chorale include participation
in the MADZ Et Al, a yearly festival hosted by the Philippine Madrigal
Singers; performances in several Philippine government functions; and other
worthy projects. Since 1999, the UE Chorale has trained under their conductor,
Ms. Anna Tabita Abeleda-Piquero, a former member of the Philippine Madrigal
Singers and UP Singing Ambassadors. She instilled in them discipline, sense
of commitment and love for their work, gearing towards musical excellence
for world-class performances. Under the tutelage of Mrs. Piquero, the Choir
garnered many awards both internationally and locally, such as Grand Prix
in 2006 and 2007 at the Busan International Choral Competition, in Busan,
South Korea, 1st Prize in Pop Jazz Category at the 43rd International Chorale
Competition “C.A. Seghizzi” in Gorizia, Italy, over-all 2nd Place in Polyphonic
Category and 1st Prize in Competizione Straordinaria at the 51st Concurso
Polifonico Internazionale Arezzo, Italy.

Fülöp-szigeteki Egyetem Éneklő Követei
University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors
Karnagy / Conductor: Edgardo Manguiat

The University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA), one of the finest
Filipino choirs today, is one of the University’s Official Performing Groups based
at the College of Arts and Letters (CAL). UPSA performs major choral works and
all types of music from the Classical to the most modern genre. The group has performed
dances from the ethnic North and South of the Philippines in Europe, Africa,
USA, and Asia. Under Founder and Conductor Ed Manguiat, the group has won
Grand Prizes, First prizes and other Top Prizes in some of the world’s most prestigious
Choral Competitions and Festivals in Arezzo and Gorizia in Italy; Varna,
Bulgaria; Cantonigros and Torrevieja, Spain; Neuchatel, Switzerland; Wernigerode,
Germany; Arnhem, the Netherlands; Maasmechelen, Belgium. A highlight in
the group’s history is winning the Grand Prize (2001) in the Guido d’Arezzo Choral
Competitions, which became its ticket to the 14th European Grand Prix for Choral
Singing 2002. UPSA engages in Outreach Programs that help in fundraising activities
for the less privileged, visit hospital wards, homes for the aged and orphanages,
and share their music through choral workshops here and abroad. UPSA was the
Philippine entry to the UNESCO International Music Prize (Paris, France) in 2005.

[zion]

Congrats to the UP Singing Ambassadors and UE Chorale for winning prizes in the Bela Bartok Choral Competition in Debrecen Hungary!

UPSA won 2 prizes: first prize in the mixed choir category, which qualified them to join the competition for the grand prize, and third prize in the chamber choir category.

UE Chorale won second prize in the chamber choir category.

The grand prize went to an Argentinian choir. Nevertheless, UPSA and UE deservedly represented our country in that part of the world. Bravo!

[alanangmaisip]

Congrats sa UPSA! Galing talaga ng mga UP choirs!*okay*

[paslit1975]

No doubt UP is the best when it comes to university chorale music! With its three major groups. Madz, CC, SA, always garnering awards and recognitions in the international scene.
Hindi rin papahuli ang UST and Ateneo syempre.
And now UE is showing it deserves to be part of the top university chorale groups. PNU and PWU are noteable this year!

Overall, congratulations to all Filipino university choirs!

[Jerusalem]

No doubt, UP has a very rich (and maybe unequaled) history of choral excellence in this part of the world, from the pioneering Madz and Korus in the 60's to the UPSA at the present. All three world-class choirs are products of UP Diliman. Now, even UP Los Banos and UP Manila are nurturing their own official choirs. A treasure trove of choral gems indeed!

This is not to say that the merits of the Ateneo College Glee Club (oldest university choir and Grand Prize winner of Tours International Choral Competition in 2000) and UST Singers (1998 Gran Premio “Citta di Gorizia”) should be belittled. Their victories have convincingly proven that no single university has monopoly on world-class choral excellence. UE, La Salle, and PNU, among others, are wonderfully following suit.

However, UP is still considered as the trailblazer in Philippine choral music.

[pedrogil1007]

The U.P. Singing Ambassadors garnered the following prizes in the recently concluded choral competition in Neuchatel, Switzerland:

Grand Prix du FCIN

and

First Prize in Mixed Choir Category

The University of the East Choral won Second Prize and Vox Antiqua from Hungary won the Third Prize.

Congratulations to the UP Singing Ambassadors for a very fruitful 2008 European Tour. *okay*

Kailan balik niyo ng Pilipinas? I wish you get the warmest welcome you derserve. *party*

[zion]

This is the link from the official website of Neuchatel choral fest:

http://www.fcin.ch/en.htm

*okay*

[zion]

The U.P. Singing Ambassadors garnered the following prizes in the recently concluded choral competition in Neuchatel, Switzerland:

Grand Prix du FCIN

and

First Prize in Mixed Choir Category

The University of the East Choral won Second Prize and Vox Antiqua from Hungary won the Third Prize.

Congratulations to the UP Singing Ambassadors for a very fruitful 2008 European Tour. *okay*

Kailan balik niyo ng Pilipinas? I wish you get the warmest welcome you derserve. *party*

FLASH!!! Aside from 1st prize in the Mixed Category and the Grand Prize, UPSA was also awarded the Public's Prize! With 2 grand prizes and a slew of first prizes, so far so good for UPSA's current tour.

Congrats also to the other Filipino choirs on tour. You are all ambassadors of goodwill through music! *okay*

[Hokuto]

Pasali lang sa usapan mga parekoy!

Congrats pala sa lahat ng korong lumaban sa labas ng bansa ngayon! To UE Chorale, UPSA, PNU Chorale, Kilyawan Boys Choir at Las Pinas Boys Choir, galing-galing!

Alam ko nag-iiba-iba ang kalidad ng isang koro sa pagdaan ng panahon, kaya wala akong masasabing ALL-TIME best choir. Sa ngayon, eto po ang top 5 Philippine university choirs ko, base sa pagkakarinig ko sa mga pagkanta nila ngayong taon, saka mga international awards na kanilang nalikom sa nakaraang mga taon:

1. UP Madrigal Singers
2. UP Singing Ambassadors
3. UST Singers
4. UE Chorale
5. Ateneo College Glee Club


Iba talaga kung ang isang choir ay lumaban na sa EGP. Bigatin ang dating! Napanood ko pala mga parekoy ang Choir of the World competition sa web, at sa tingin ko, dapat nanalo ang Pinas.

Mabuhay uli sa lahat!

[zion]

FLASH!!! Aside from 1st prize in the Mixed Category and the Grand Prize, UPSA was also awarded the Public's Prize! With 2 grand prizes and a slew of first prizes, so far so good for UPSA's current tour.

Congrats also to the other Filipino choirs on tour. You are all ambassadors of goodwill through music! *okay*

Just today, I checked the Neuchatel website again and I was stunned to see that the name under the Prix du Public was changed from UPSA to UE Chorale. UPSA's name was there under the Public's Prize in as many days after the competition, then suddenly, the name changed just today. I guess the organizers made a big boo-boo?:confused:

Did any Pexer other than me notice the name change?

Well, whether UPSA or UE, both these choirs deserve high marks from me!!!! Congrats again and see you at your respective homecoming concerts!

[Korus]

The UP CONCERT CHORUS opens another concert season with
UPBeat 4: The Korus Way

The UPCC will showcase its unique brand of choreographed choral music with songs ranging from OPM, Broadway and Gospel.

See poster for details.

Or visit http://www.upconcertchorus.org for details about the UPCC.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/UPCC2004/UPBeat4Poster11x17.jpg

[florida_gator#8]

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r176/manilachambersingers/Poster.jpg

awesome show.really enjoyed.

[o_crux]

Congrats to MCS for staging this wonderful event full of world class singers!!! looking forward to the MICF!!

[pedrogil1007]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YgeZ4rtUaM

[galileo_]

UST Singers wow audiences in Spain

MANILA, Philippines - The multi-awarded University of Santo Tomas Singers choir wowed audiences in Spain as part of their participation in the XXIX Festival International de Cant Coral Catalunya.

A statement on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) website Sunday said the choir sang at the Eglesya de Sant Ramon de Penyafort in Barcelona last Aug. 24.

"Led by their energetic conductor, Mr. Fidel Gener Calalang Jr., they enthralled the audience with the beautiful rendition of their broad repertoire, which included Gospel songs, Filipino songs, Spanish folk songs (sung in Castilian, Gallego and Basque) and Latin American songs like Eres Tú and Guantanamera, and Broadway songs," it said.

It said they received a standing ovation for their Broadway portion and their surprise number, a Catalan folk song "El Rossinyol (The Nightingale)."

Consul General Eduardo Jose de Vega and the staff of the Philippine Consulate General extended to the group their moral support and congratulated them on their superb performance.

The Spanish audience also lined up afterwards to congratulate them and purchase their CDs, the DFA said.

The UST Singers also sang at the Philippine Pavilion at the World Expo in Zaragoza before coming to Barcelona.

Likewise, they were to perform at the Shrine of Our Lady of Montserrat and will open the XXIX Festival International de Cant Coral Catalunya in Castellbell i El Vilar.

Other performances will be in other cities of Spain like Valladolid and Burgos. - GMANews.TV

[|wyatt|]

Congratulations UE Chorale!


http://www.ue.edu.ph/manila/news/2008/img/sept_08/UE%20Chorale's%20European%20Tour%20Competitions.jpg
http://www.ue.edu.ph/manila/news/2008/img/sept_08/UEChorale%20in%20Europe.jpg

[alanangmaisip]

Halu sa lahat! Eto po ang e-mail ng aking friend abroad na masusing sumusubaybay sa mga korong Pinoy. Share ko lang mga iho't iha:

"The choral competition season this year was a bit interesting...

Two of the best choirs of the country, one, already established as an internationally-acclaimed group, and the other, somewhat new but very promising, faced each other in two of the most respected European competitions. Here's the lowdown on the results:

Bela Bartok Choral Competition, Debrecen Hungary,

UP Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) - Qualifier for the Grand Prize, 1st place in mixed choir, 3rd in chamber choir

UE Chorale - 2nd place in chamber choir

Neuchatel Festival, Switzerland,

UPSA - Grand Prize winner, 1st place in mixed choir

UE - Prix du Public, 2nd place in mixed

Clearly, experience still proved to be the better arsenal in choral competitions as what UPSA did show. However, UE, despite it's 'young age,' still managed to do relatively well. A few more years and more international exposure, it may just join the elite ranks of Madz, UPSA, and UST Singers." *okay*

[the_prodigy24]

wow, for sure the judges had a hard time judging who will bag the 1st and 2nd for UPSA and UE, both filipino choirs, and both very good. nevertheless, these group bagged the top prizes, congratulations!!! bilib sila sa pinoy!!!

[nutshell]

Congratulations to the UE Chorale

UE Chorale brings home more awards and recognitions from European choir competitions


(1) 1st Prize in Pop & Jazz Category, 2nd Prize each in Polyphony Historical Programme Category and Folk Category, Public Prize in Pop/Jazz Category and the Premio Rachelle Basuino (Special Prize for the best performance of a religious polyphonic composition), 47th Concorso Internazionale di Canto Corale Seghizzi (International Chorale Competition "C. A . Seghizzi"), Gorizia, Italy, July 9 to14, participated in by 20 choirs from 15 countries;

(2) Primer Premio (Grand Prize) de Habaneras "Juan Aparicio" de Torrevieja, LIV (54th) Certamen Internacional de Habaneras y Polifonia, Spain, July 20 to 26, participated in by 20 choirs from 17 countries;

(3) Prix de Public and 2nd Prize in Mixed Choir Category, Festival Choral International de Neuchatel, Switzerland, August 6 to 9, participated in by 16 choirs from 11 countries;

(4) 2nd Prize in Chamber Choir Category and a Special Prize for Best Programming for Choirmaster Anna Tabitha Abeleda-Piquero, Bela Bartok 23rd International Choir Competition, Debrecen, Hungary, July 30 to August 30, participated in by 22 choirs from 14 countries.


go UE!

[namethattune]

Congratulations to the UE Chorale

UE Chorale brings home more awards and recognitions from European choir competitions


(1) 1st Prize in Pop & Jazz Category, 2nd Prize each in Polyphony Historical Programme Category and Folk Category, Public Prize in Pop/Jazz Category and the Premio Rachelle Basuino (Special Prize for the best performance of a religious polyphonic composition), 47th Concorso Internazionale di Canto Corale Seghizzi (International Chorale Competition "C. A . Seghizzi"), Gorizia, Italy, July 9 to14, participated in by 20 choirs from 15 countries;

(2) Primer Premio (Grand Prize) de Habaneras "Juan Aparicio" de Torrevieja, LIV (54th) Certamen Internacional de Habaneras y Polifonia, Spain, July 20 to 26, participated in by 20 choirs from 17 countries;

(3) Prix de Public and 2nd Prize in Mixed Choir Category, Festival Choral International de Neuchatel, Switzerland, August 6 to 9, participated in by 16 choirs from 11 countries;

(4) 2nd Prize in Chamber Choir Category and a Special Prize for Best Programming for Choirmaster Anna Tabitha Abeleda-Piquero, Bela Bartok 23rd International Choir Competition, Debrecen, Hungary, July 30 to August 30, participated in by 22 choirs from 14 countries.


go UE!

May Grand Prize ba sa Torrevieja? Ang alam ko, may two major prizes, habanera and polyphonic, with habanera being the one with the bigger prize. Kung ganoon, eh di yung first prize sa polyhonic eh, considered Grand Prize din?

The way I see it, the concept of the "Grand Prize" is taking into consideration ALL performances in all categories, and ranking the best according to the judges. May Grand Prize sa Gorizia, Tolosa, Tours, Debrecen, Arezzo, Varna, Neuchatel. The mother of them all is of course, the European Grand Prize, EGP (or GPE to some), which the Madz won twice. 3 other Pinoy choirs almost got the EGP too.

But in the case of Torrevieja, even though mas malaki ang premyo ng habanera category, it cannot be considered a "Grand Prize." Even the Title of the competition doesn't give special status to the Habanera alone but to the polyphonic category as well --"Certamen Internacional de Habaneras y Polifonía." Even the rules of the competition don't mention any "Grand Prize." To my knowledge, there is NO Grand Prize in Torrevieja. Primer premio could be more appropriately translated as "first prize."

When the Madz won the Habaneras category, they didn't dare use the term "Grand Prize." When the UPSA won the Polyphonic, they did not cite it as "Grand Prize" in polyphonic. Inappropriate nga kasi.

I know that Pinoy choral groups that compete abroad work hard to bring honor to the country, to their school, and to themselves as well. But please be careful in using terms, so as not to mislead some readers here. Just trying to set things straight here, not to put down anybody. In fact I'm proud of UE's accomplishments. Malaki talaga in-improve nila this year that I consider them as part of my top 10 list of the best Pinoy choirs.

Paki-klaro, mga pexers, if you have any other ideas.:confused:

Again, congratulations to all Pinoy choirs that garnered awards this year.

[namethattune]

wow, for sure the judges had a hard time judging who will bag the 1st and 2nd for UPSA and UE, both filipino choirs, and both very good. nevertheless, these group bagged the top prizes, congratulations!!! bilib sila sa pinoy!!!

How sure are you that the judges had a hard time choosing? Have proof? Only the competition scores would be able to prove that. For all you know, ang layo pala ng score ng first and second places. Possibility din yon.:bop:

[Jerusalem]

I rarely make side comments, but you have a point there, namethattune.;)

[nutshell]

@namethattune
ok sori naman copy-paste ko lang kasi yan eh.....ok uulitin ko na lang...ayan inedit ko na...para walang problema...baka lumaki pa isyu eh....anyway, thank you:)


Congratulations to the UE Chorale

UE Chorale brings home more awards and recognitions from European choir competitions


(1) 1st Prize in Pop & Jazz Category, 2nd Prize each in Polyphony Historical Programme Category and Folk Category, Public Prize in Pop/Jazz Category and the Premio Rachelle Basuino (Special Prize for the best performance of a religious polyphonic composition), 47th Concorso Internazionale di Canto Corale Seghizzi (International Chorale Competition "C. A . Seghizzi"), Gorizia, Italy, July 9 to14, participated in by 20 choirs from 15 countries;

(2) Primer Premio de Habaneras "Juan Aparicio" de Torrevieja, LIV (54th) Certamen Internacional de Habaneras y Polifonia, Spain, July 20 to 26, participated in by 20 choirs from 17 countries;

(3) Prix de Public and 2nd Prize in Mixed Choir Category, Festival Choral International de Neuchatel, Switzerland, August 6 to 9, participated in by 16 choirs from 11 countries;

(4) 2nd Prize in Chamber Choir Category and a Special Prize for Best Programming for Choirmaster Anna Tabitha Abeleda-Piquero, Bela Bartok 23rd International Choir Competition, Debrecen, Hungary, July 30 to August 30, participated in by 22 choirs from 14 countries.


go UE!

[e_coli]

i was on break from pexing for a very long time. . .

anyway
congrats to both upsa and ue!

Sa mga nagbibigay ng press release jan, ingat lang. It's ok to sugar coat a little, but still be faithful to facts.

comments lang about the recent international choral activities:
1. hindi nabanggit sa pex ang Tours, France kahit na this was participated by two great filipino conductors: Joel navarro and Ed manguiat.
2. anna was very daring to go against her mentor in two big competitions. Wasnt she with upsa at least 6 years, and that she was also an assistant conductor to sir Ed. I think if I was in her place, I wouldn't even dare, out of respect.
3. dati parati kong inaaway ang upcc dito sa pex. in all fairness, you have improved much when I saw you perform after your Suisse trip. congrats din sa inyo.

[ian_bedloe]

May Grand Prize ba sa Torrevieja? Ang alam ko, may two major prizes, habanera and polyphonic, with habanera being the one with the bigger prize. Kung ganoon, eh di yung first prize sa polyhonic eh, considered Grand Prize din?

The way I see it, the concept of the "Grand Prize" is taking into consideration ALL performances in all categories, and ranking the best according to the judges. May Grand Prize sa Gorizia, Tolosa, Tours, Debrecen, Arezzo, Varna, Neuchatel. The mother of them all is of course, the European Grand Prize, EGP (or GPE to some), which the Madz won twice. 3 other Pinoy choirs almost got the EGP too.

But in the case of Torrevieja, even though mas malaki ang premyo ng habanera category, it cannot be considered a "Grand Prize." Even the Title of the competition doesn't give special status to the Habanera alone but to the polyphonic category as well --"Certamen Internacional de Habaneras y Polifonía." Even the rules of the competition don't mention any "Grand Prize." To my knowledge, there is NO Grand Prize in Torrevieja. Primer premio could be more appropriately translated as "first prize."

When the Madz won the Habaneras category, they didn't dare use the term "Grand Prize." When the UPSA won the Polyphonic, they did not cite it as "Grand Prize" in polyphonic. Inappropriate nga kasi.

I know that Pinoy choral groups that compete abroad work hard to bring honor to the country, to their school, and to themselves as well. But please be careful in using terms, so as not to mislead some readers here. Just trying to set things straight here, not to put down anybody. In fact I'm proud of UE's accomplishments. Malaki talaga in-improve nila this year that I consider them as part of my top 10 list of the best Pinoy choirs.

Paki-klaro, mga pexers, if you have any other ideas.:confused:

Again, congratulations to all Pinoy choirs that garnered awards this year.

The Madz actually placed first in both the habanera and polyphony categories in Torrevieja.

[namethattune]

The Madz actually placed first in both the habanera and polyphony categories in Torrevieja.

Yup, they are still the best Filipino choir for me.*okay*

[namethattune]

i was on break from pexing for a very long time. . .

anyway
congrats to both upsa and ue!

Sa mga nagbibigay ng press release jan, ingat lang. It's ok to sugar coat a little, but still be faithful to facts.

comments lang about the recent international choral activities:
1. hindi nabanggit sa pex ang Tours, France kahit na this was participated by two great filipino conductors: Joel navarro and Ed manguiat.
2. anna was very daring to go against her mentor in two big competitions. Wasnt she with upsa at least 6 years, and that she was also an assistant conductor to sir Ed. I think if I was in her place, I wouldn't even dare, out of respect.
3. dati parati kong inaaway ang upcc dito sa pex. in all fairness, you have improved much when I saw you perform after your Suisse trip. congrats din sa inyo.

Well, it was proven that in UPSA and UE's case this year, the mentor still had the upper hand when it comes to winning international competitions.

I think di naman talaga masama if two Filipino choirs join the same competitions. Although, it would be BETTER if Filipino choirs can avoid clashing in international competitions in the future, if only to prevent the dividing of the vote between Filipino choirs and thus strengthen the chances of the Philippines as a country in winning in these competitions. Iba kasi talaga kung ang focus ay sa isang Filipino choir lang, it will only magnify the glorious talent that we Filipinos have in choral singing.

But I'm not casting the first stone at UE for going head-to-head with UPSA. It's their choice and we have to respect that.

[edelmario]

Well, it was proven that in UPSA and UE's case this year, the mentor still had the upper hand when it comes to winning international competitions.

I think di naman talaga masama if two Filipino choirs join the same competitions. Although, it would be BETTER if Filipino choirs can avoid clashing in international competitions in the future, if only to prevent the dividing of the vote between Filipino choirs and thus strengthen the chances of the Philippines as a country in winning in these competitions. Iba kasi talaga kung ang focus ay sa isang Filipino choir lang, it will only magnify the glorious talent that we Filipinos have in choral singing.

But I'm not casting the first stone at UE for going head-to-head with UPSA. It's their choice and we have to respect that.



I got the point here. Wala nga naman talagang problema sa dalawang choirs na ito na magsama sa isang competition. Kung maiiwasan sana mas maganda. OUT OF RESPECT ba. You know naman Pinoys, they are friends in the Philippines pero pag competition na e siyempre, they all want to win and hindi maiiwasang magkabanggaan even though UE and UPSA do not have that big issue naman unlike sa ibang choirs.

Well, they garnered lotsa prizes for Philippines this year and I am so proud of that. I think UPSA is still in Europe and having concerts and competitions. I knew UE already arrived from EU.

Can someone update about the schedule of the homecoming concerts?

[edelmario]

May Grand Prize ba sa Torrevieja? Ang alam ko, may two major prizes, habanera and polyphonic, with habanera being the one with the bigger prize. Kung ganoon, eh di yung first prize sa polyhonic eh, considered Grand Prize din?

The way I see it, the concept of the "Grand Prize" is taking into consideration ALL performances in all categories, and ranking the best according to the judges. May Grand Prize sa Gorizia, Tolosa, Tours, Debrecen, Arezzo, Varna, Neuchatel. The mother of them all is of course, the European Grand Prize, EGP (or GPE to some), which the Madz won twice. 3 other Pinoy choirs almost got the EGP too.

But in the case of Torrevieja, even though mas malaki ang premyo ng habanera category, it cannot be considered a "Grand Prize." Even the Title of the competition doesn't give special status to the Habanera alone but to the polyphonic category as well --"Certamen Internacional de Habaneras y Polifonía." Even the rules of the competition don't mention any "Grand Prize." To my knowledge, there is NO Grand Prize in Torrevieja. Primer premio could be more appropriately translated as "first prize."

When the Madz won the Habaneras category, they didn't dare use the term "Grand Prize." When the UPSA won the Polyphonic, they did not cite it as "Grand Prize" in polyphonic. Inappropriate nga kasi.

I know that Pinoy choral groups that compete abroad work hard to bring honor to the country, to their school, and to themselves as well. But please be careful in using terms, so as not to mislead some readers here. Just trying to set things straight here, not to put down anybody. In fact I'm proud of UE's accomplishments. Malaki talaga in-improve nila this year that I consider them as part of my top 10 list of the best Pinoy choirs.

Paki-klaro, mga pexers, if you have any other ideas.:confused:

Again, congratulations to all Pinoy choirs that garnered awards this year.


NO Grand Prize for Torrevieja. Madz got 2 first prizes in 2004 while UPSA got 3 first prizes in 2005.

[edelmario]

UST Singers wow audiences in Spain

MANILA, Philippines - The multi-awarded University of Santo Tomas Singers choir wowed audiences in Spain as part of their participation in the XXIX Festival International de Cant Coral Catalunya.

A statement on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) website Sunday said the choir sang at the Eglesya de Sant Ramon de Penyafort in Barcelona last Aug. 24.

"Led by their energetic conductor, Mr. Fidel Gener Calalang Jr., they enthralled the audience with the beautiful rendition of their broad repertoire, which included Gospel songs, Filipino songs, Spanish folk songs (sung in Castilian, Gallego and Basque) and Latin American songs like Eres Tú and Guantanamera, and Broadway songs," it said.

It said they received a standing ovation for their Broadway portion and their surprise number, a Catalan folk song "El Rossinyol (The Nightingale)."

Consul General Eduardo Jose de Vega and the staff of the Philippine Consulate General extended to the group their moral support and congratulated them on their superb performance.

The Spanish audience also lined up afterwards to congratulate them and purchase their CDs, the DFA said.

The UST Singers also sang at the Philippine Pavilion at the World Expo in Zaragoza before coming to Barcelona.

Likewise, they were to perform at the Shrine of Our Lady of Montserrat and will open the XXIX Festival International de Cant Coral Catalunya in Castellbell i El Vilar.

Other performances will be in other cities of Spain like Valladolid and Burgos. - GMANews.TV



Yehey. Congratulations UST Singers!:)

[zion]

Guys, eto po ang awards ng UPSA during their 6th European Tour this year. You can click on the links, which I also posted:

FESTIVAL CHORAL INTERNATIONAL DE NEUCHATEL 2008, SWITZERLAND

GRAND PRIZE of the Festival
First Prize, Mixed Choir Category

www.fcin.ch

4TH INTERNATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL MUNDUS CANTAT, POLAND

GRAND PRIZE of the Festival
First Prize, Gold Diploma, Sacral Music Category
First Prize, Gold Diploma, Folk Music Category
First Prize, Gold Diploma, Spirituals, Gospel and Jazz Category

www.munduscantat.sopot.pl

BÉLA BARTÓK 23RD INTERNATIONAL CHOIR COMPETITION, HUNGARY

First Prize, Mixed Choir Category
Third Prize, Chamber Choir Category

www.bbcc.hu

37TH FLORILEGE VOCAL DE TOURS Tours, FRANCE

Third Prize, Mixed Choir Category
Third Prize, Free Program Category

www.florilegevocal.com

LLANGOLLEN INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL EISTEDDFOD 2008
North Wales, UNITED KINGDOM

First Prize, Chamber Choir Category
First Prize, Folk Song Choir Category

www.eisteddfod-ryngwladol.co.uk

*okay*

[e_coli]

to namethattune
theres nothing wrong with pinoy choirs competing abroad. weve had that before: UE, Imusicapella, UPCC in 2003 in arezzo; UPSA, Imus, Saringhimig in 2005 in torrevieja, etc.
for me, masama lang tingnan yung ngayon between sir ed and anna. ganito sa akin yun: if anna respected sir ed as a former mentor, she would have exerted effort to avoid meeting upsa sa contest. sa isang contest pwede pa, baka unavoidable ang circumstance. pero sa dalawa? ang dating sa akin eh hinahabol niya si sir ed sa contest wanting to prove she is better than her teacher (i hope this is not true), which is, im sorry to say, nakaka turn off.

now, if thats not true then good. yun lang ang dating sa akin sa what happened.

[Zoltán Kodály]

37TH FLORILEGE VOCAL DE TOURS Tours, FRANCE

thank you sa info, zion. di ko yata nabalitaan ang pagsali ng UPSA dito... hehe. sori.
anyway, unusual naman ang results na to...

CATEGORY 1 – MIXED CHOIRS
1st Prize Choeur Alter Echo – LYON – FRANCE - Dir: Alain LOUISOT
3rd Prize ex aequo Capella of Calvin College – GRAND RAPIDS – U S A - Dir: Joel NAVARRO
3rd Prize ex aequo U.P.S. Ambassadors – QUEZON CITY – PHILIPPINES - Dir: Edgardo MANGUIAT

CATEGORY 4 – FREE PROGRAMME
2nd Prize Choeur Alter Echo – LYON – FRANCE - Dir: Alain LOUISOT
3rd Prize ex aequo Khreschatyk Chamber Choir – KIEV – UKRAINE - Dir: Pavlo STRUTS
3rd Prize ex aequo Capella of Calvin College – GRAND RAPIDS – U S A - Dir: Joel NAVARRO
3rd Prize ex aequo U.P.S. Ambassadors – QUEZON CITY – PHILIPPINES - Dir: Edgardo MANGUIAT


sa isang category, walang 2nd place. sa isa naman, walang 1st. tapos laging 3rd ang UPSA at ang american choir ni sir joel. so in effect, pwedeng sabihin na ring 2nd ang UPSA in terms of ranking sa both categories... wala lang.

4 special prizes din for Lyon France including public prize.
hehe. naisip ko lang, syempre nasa France sila so talagang boto ang public sa kanila... di maiwasan...

I guess, sobrang galing nung French choir. sayang lang at walang videos kagaya ng sa Llangollen... where I think UPSA should have won the "Choir of the World" title...

Congrats pala uli for a great year!

[don_simoun]

Guys, eto po ang awards ng UPSA during their 6th European Tour this year. You can click on the links, which I also posted:

FESTIVAL CHORAL INTERNATIONAL DE NEUCHATEL 2008, SWITZERLAND

GRAND PRIZE of the Festival
First Prize, Mixed Choir Category

www.fcin.ch

4TH INTERNATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL MUNDUS CANTAT, POLAND

GRAND PRIZE of the Festival
First Prize, Gold Diploma, Sacral Music Category
First Prize, Gold Diploma, Folk Music Category
First Prize, Gold Diploma, Spirituals, Gospel and Jazz Category

www.munduscantat.sopot.pl

BÉLA BARTÓK 23RD INTERNATIONAL CHOIR COMPETITION, HUNGARY

First Prize, Mixed Choir Category
Third Prize, Chamber Choir Category

www.bbcc.hu

37TH FLORILEGE VOCAL DE TOURS Tours, FRANCE

Third Prize, Mixed Choir Category
Third Prize, Free Program Category

www.florilegevocal.com

LLANGOLLEN INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL EISTEDDFOD 2008
North Wales, UNITED KINGDOM

First Prize, Chamber Choir Category
First Prize, Folk Song Choir Category

www.eisteddfod-ryngwladol.co.uk

*okay*

congrats po!!! excited po ako sa inyong pag-uwi! can't wait for the homecoming concert po ninyo! :D

[namethattune]

37TH FLORILEGE VOCAL DE TOURS Tours, FRANCE

thank you sa info, zion. di ko yata nabalitaan ang pagsali ng UPSA dito... hehe. sori.
anyway, unusual naman ang results na to...

CATEGORY 1 – MIXED CHOIRS
1st Prize Choeur Alter Echo – LYON – FRANCE - Dir: Alain LOUISOT
3rd Prize ex aequo Capella of Calvin College – GRAND RAPIDS – U S A - Dir: Joel NAVARRO
3rd Prize ex aequo U.P.S. Ambassadors – QUEZON CITY – PHILIPPINES - Dir: Edgardo MANGUIAT

CATEGORY 4 – FREE PROGRAMME
2nd Prize Choeur Alter Echo – LYON – FRANCE - Dir: Alain LOUISOT
3rd Prize ex aequo Khreschatyk Chamber Choir – KIEV – UKRAINE - Dir: Pavlo STRUTS
3rd Prize ex aequo Capella of Calvin College – GRAND RAPIDS – U S A - Dir: Joel NAVARRO
3rd Prize ex aequo U.P.S. Ambassadors – QUEZON CITY – PHILIPPINES - Dir: Edgardo MANGUIAT


sa isang category, walang 2nd place. sa isa naman, walang 1st. tapos laging 3rd ang UPSA at ang american choir ni sir joel. so in effect, pwedeng sabihin na ring 2nd ang UPSA in terms of ranking sa both categories... wala lang.

4 special prizes din for Lyon France including public prize.
hehe. naisip ko lang, syempre nasa France sila so talagang boto ang public sa kanila... di maiwasan...

I guess, sobrang galing nung French choir. sayang lang at walang videos kagaya ng sa Llangollen... where I think UPSA should have won the "Choir of the World" title...

Congrats pala uli for a great year!

The results in Tours this year is unusual indeed. However, a contest is a contest. You win some you lose some. I also watched the Choir of the World grand finals competition among the first prize winners. UPSA had a more varied repertoire. It was a close call between UPSA and the South African choir.

One thing baffled me though --did anyone who watched the Llangollen vids notice that the South African choir who eventually won Choir of the World repeated some, if not all, of their songs they sung in the mixed category? I've always thought that repeating the repertoire is not allowed in international competes. I may be wrong. :confused:

[zion]

The results in Tours this year is unusual indeed. However, a contest is a contest. You win some you lose some. I also watched the Choir of the World grand finals competition among the first prize winners. UPSA had a more varied repertoire. It was a close call between UPSA and the South African choir.

One thing baffled me though --did anyone who watched the Llangollen vids notice that the South African choir who eventually won Choir of the World repeated some, if not all, of their songs they sung in the mixed category? I've always thought that repeating the repertoire is not allowed in international competes. I may be wrong. :confused:

Ako, napansin ko rin na inulit ng South African Choir yung songs nila sa mixed dun sa grand finals. In that case, may advantage talaga sila because they only have to focus on a few songs. Oh well...

[don_simoun]

Ako, napansin ko rin na inulit ng South African Choir yung songs nila sa mixed dun sa grand finals. In that case, may advantage talaga sila because they only have to focus on a few songs. Oh well...

Saan po ninyo napanuod? May link po ba kayo para mapanuod ko yun? :D

[pjayhahaha]

*** mas magaling .. up o ue

[edelmario]

*** mas magaling .. up o ue

Is this a sarcastic question or even a question? :rolleyes:

[alanangmaisip]

Is this a sarcastic question or even a question? :rolleyes:

edelmario, yup mukhang sarcastic. nag-uumpisa ng intriga. obvious naman kung sino mas magaling, by miles and miles.

wag nang patulan ito pls...:bop:

[pjayhahaha]

syempre .. ue chorale... hehehe ..

[namethattune]

Check your stats.

To be objective about it, UPSA is the far better choir than UEC when it comes to achievements in the competition season this year. UPSA got 2 grand prizes, plus it qualified for the grand prize in 3 other competitions (Llangollen, Tours, Debrecen). No easy feat, especially when the competitions are in Europe where the best of the best converge. UEC, on the other hand, got 1 first prize in Gorizia and the Habanera prize in Torrevieja. No grand prize for this group.

When they met in Bela Bartok, UPSA went home with a first prize, a third prize, and a slot for the Grand Prize. UEC got a 2nd prize. Though it beat UPSA in the chamber category by the slimmest of margins (maybe due to a better repertoire?), UEC only joined in that category, and it still wasn't able to get first. UPSA had its hands full by joining the Mixed and Chamber, and it still got good places in both categories.

In the well-respected Neuchatel, by the time the smoke cleared up, UPSA proved far superior by not only beating UEC in the mixed category, but topping it as well and getting, again, the Grand Prize of the festival. UEC salvaged second and the public prize.

I admire choirs like Madz, UPSA, UPCC and Ateneo Glee Club, who have the class not to join in the sometimes silly fray induced by fanatic pexers.

UEC is a good choir but to compare it with the likes of Madz and UPSA is quite unthinkable at the present. Ms. Ana, who was trained under UPSA and Madz, should know better. More practice and experience please, and less of the drum-beating. You'll only sound pathetic.

[|wyatt|]

Okay. UPSA is better than UEC.

Still, congrats UEC!!! Ü

[ic3mint]

syempre .. ue chorale... hehehe ..

pagpasensyahan nyo na po ang troll...

flamebaiter..

oo na kayo na ang pinakamagaling sa lahat..happy now?:)

[ic3mint]

*** mas magaling .. up o ue

wala ka na bang ibang alam gawin kung hindi ibash ang ue?:grrr:

[zion]

I think UPSA and UEC are in good terms with one another and UEC acknowledges naman UPSA's excellence. Ms. ANa has great respect to Mr. Manguiat. Meron lang nag-uumpisa ng intriga.

But I salute both of these choirs. Ang importante, they both showed how good the Filipino choir is abroad. Same as with PWU and PNU choirs. Ang didikit sa utak ng mga banyaga, magaling ang Filipino choirs.*okay*

[napadaan_lang]

hehe just to educate you about joining international choral competitions, in case you don't know, may screening process na tinatawag. lahat ng interested choirs from the philippines at kung saan pang parts ng mundo, are welcome to submit their applications. at depende pa yon kung tatanggapin ng organizers ang choir na nag-apply o hindi. nagkataon sigurong sabay nag-apply ang upsa at ue, at pareho silang natanggap. i don't think may gusto silang patunayan sa isa't isa, including their choirmasters.

[napadaan_lang]

to namethattune
theres nothing wrong with pinoy choirs competing abroad. weve had that before: UE, Imusicapella, UPCC in 2003 in arezzo; UPSA, Imus, Saringhimig in 2005 in torrevieja, etc.
for me, masama lang tingnan yung ngayon between sir ed and anna. ganito sa akin yun: if anna respected sir ed as a former mentor, she would have exerted effort to avoid meeting upsa sa contest. sa isang contest pwede pa, baka unavoidable ang circumstance. pero sa dalawa? ang dating sa akin eh hinahabol niya si sir ed sa contest wanting to prove she is better than her teacher (i hope this is not true), which is, im sorry to say, nakaka turn off.

now, if thats not true then good. yun lang ang dating sa akin sa what happened.

:lol: hehe just to educate you about joining international choral competitions, in case you don't know, may screening process na tinatawag. lahat ng interested choirs from the philippines at kung saan pang parts ng mundo, are welcome to submit their applications. at depende pa yon kung tatanggapin ng organizers ang choir na nag-apply o hindi. nagkataon sigurong sabay nag-apply ang upsa at ue, at pareho silang natanggap. i don't think may gusto silang patunayan sa isa't isa, including their choirmasters.

[napadaan_lang]

Check your stats.

To be objective about it, UPSA is the far better choir than UEC when it comes to achievements in the competition season this year. UPSA got 2 grand prizes, plus it qualified for the grand prize in 3 other competitions (Llangollen, Tours, Debrecen). No easy feat, especially when the competitions are in Europe where the best of the best converge. UEC, on the other hand, got 1 first prize in Gorizia and the Habanera prize in Torrevieja. No grand prize for this group.

When they met in Bela Bartok, UPSA went home with a first prize, a third prize, and a slot for the Grand Prize. UEC got a 2nd prize. Though it beat UPSA in the chamber category by the slimmest of margins (maybe due to a better repertoire?), UEC only joined in that category, and it still wasn't able to get first. UPSA had its hands full by joining the Mixed and Chamber, and it still got good places in both categories.

In the well-respected Neuchatel, by the time the smoke cleared up, UPSA proved far superior by not only beating UEC in the mixed category, but topping it as well and getting, again, the Grand Prize of the festival. UEC salvaged second and the public prize.

I admire choirs like Madz, UPSA, UPCC and Ateneo Glee Club, who have the class not to join in the sometimes silly fray induced by fanatic pexers.

UEC is a good choir but to compare it with the likes of Madz and UPSA is quite unthinkable at the present. Ms. Ana, who was trained under UPSA and Madz, should know better. More practice and experience please, and less of the drum-beating. You'll only sound pathetic.


whoahh!!! delusion of grandeur! :rotflmao: upsa and madz magkalebel?! manalo muna kayo ng grand prix. :rolleyes: tama ka, check the stats. isn't it ironic, tinalo kayo ng ue sa debrecen? egp yun

[batangkorus]

I smell something bitter...

I don't think namethattune meant UPSA and Madz are on the same level. What she/he implied though is that UEC falls below the levels of UPSA and Madz. Opinion lang naman nya yon kaya, cool ka lang.

Ako, I've heard both these choirs last year. No offense, but my vote goes for UPSA.

What I'm looking forward to, though, is hearing De La Salle Chorale, a chamber choir like UEC. Dami rin nilang napanalunan abroad in the mid-1990s. Any news from this wonderful group?*okay*

[|wyatt|]

Wait a second, nag-congratulate lang naman yung iba sa UEC tapos biglang nagkaroon na ng ganito?

nobody asked kung sino ang mas magaling (yung troll lang actually)...

Fine, mas magaling na ang UPSA and all that.

Ok na po? Ü

[zion]

oo nga wyatt. yung troll lang nag umpisa. sabi nga ni alanangmaisip, wag nang patulan.

basta congrats sa UEC at UPSA. at sa PNU at PWU university choirs, na nagpakitang gilas din naman abroad.*okay*

[IP_member]

congrats sa UEC, galing...
naghakot ng parangal

[naman_palaman]

parang masyado yatang mayayabang ang mga members ng upsa? umakyat na yata sa ulo ang kakarampot nilang napanalunan sa matagal na panahon ng kanilang existence! sa susunod galing-galingan nyo namang magsulat dito, yung hindi kayo mahahalata na taga-upsa kayo at pupurihin ang mga sarili? pathetic!

[batangkorus]

I think a lot of pexers here are intelligent enough to weed out the war-mongers.*okay*

[kuning.kuning]

isn't it ironic, tinalo kayo ng ue sa debrecen? egp yun

Uulitin ko lang, UPSA advanced to the GRAND PRIX Round of the BELA BARTOK COMPETITION representing the mixed choir category. UE won 2nd place sa nag iisang major category na sinalihan nila. Sana nagets ng mga iba ang situation ng UPSA at UE sa pagsali nila sa BELA BARTOK. (Talaga naman o....)

At oo, walang GRAND PRIZE sa TORREVIEJA, at isang FIRST PRIZE lang ang napanalunan ng UE hindi dalawa. Puerto Rican Choir yung isang nag First Place.

Mag ingat lang sana sa pag post ng mga OFFICIAL Results noh??

[kuning.kuning]

parang masyado yatang mayayabang ang mga members ng upsa? umakyat na yata sa ulo ang kakarampot nilang napanalunan sa matagal na panahon ng kanilang existence! sa susunod galing-galingan nyo namang magsulat dito, yung hindi kayo mahahalata na taga-upsa kayo at pupurihin ang mga sarili? pathetic!

sino ba ang mga members ng upsa dito sa forum na to sa pagkaka alama mo at sobra naman ata ang pang aakusa mo na masyado na silang mayabang? hindi naman dahil ipinagtanggol ng iba ang upsa eh taga upsa na sila...pano kaya sila makakaron ng oras magtanggol sa sarili nila sa pex (ibig sabihin, magkaron ng oras para PAULIT ULIT NA MAGPOST, ulit ulit ha, hindi lang isa...) ng mga sagot eh kung busy-ing busy pa rin sila ngayon sa europa kaka kanta??? grabe na to...

nakakalungkot naman nabubuhay lang ang forum na to sa twing may mga intrigang ganyan..sana may super powers ang pex na mang detect at idelete automatically yung may mga gusto mag post ng intriga at walang katuturang mga bagay...wish ko lang noh?

[don_simoun]

Question:
Meron na bang list ng choirs na maghaharap sa EGP sa 2009? Curious lang ako tsaka hindi ko kasi nasundan e. Hihihihi! :)

[Jerusalem]

sino ba ang mga members ng upsa dito sa forum na to sa pagkaka alama mo at sobra naman ata ang pang aakusa mo na masyado na silang mayabang? hindi naman dahil ipinagtanggol ng iba ang upsa eh taga upsa na sila...pano kaya sila makakaron ng oras magtanggol sa sarili nila sa pex (ibig sabihin, magkaron ng oras para PAULIT ULIT NA MAGPOST, ulit ulit ha, hindi lang isa...) ng mga sagot eh kung busy-ing busy pa rin sila ngayon sa europa kaka kanta??? grabe na to...

nakakalungkot naman nabubuhay lang ang forum na to sa twing may mga intrigang ganyan..sana may super powers ang pex na mang detect at idelete automatically yung may mga gusto mag post ng intriga at walang katuturang mga bagay...wish ko lang noh?

Kuning.kuning, you hit the bullseye.

I've been an avid follower in this thread for a long time now, and I just want to make a point.

UPSA and UEC do not deserve the intrigues that come their way in this thread. They deserve even better -- our gratitude for their success abroad this year. The fact that one has won grand prizes and the other didn't doesn't justify pitting these two excellent groups against each other.

UPSA, having proven time and again their skill in winning top prizes in Europe's toughest international competitions, doesn't surprise me with their grand prizes since I've always expected them to do well abroad, the same way I expect the UST Singers, Madz, and ACGC to reap international acclaim too. UEC, on the other hand, being a relatively "new" player on the choral front, surprised a lot with their winning turns this year, particularly the Habanera prize in Torrevieja, where Madz and UPSA made their remarkable wins as well (Madz winning both the Habanera and Polyphonic category, and UPSA winning 3 prizes including the Polyphonic crown). My point is, both these groups come from different situations, and one should weigh each of them according to their respective strengths and backgrounds. Of course, I expected UPSA to do better since they already tasted an EGP Grand Prix competition.

It's quite unfortunate that a number of pexers do start a fire from time to time, whether these pexers come from university choirs themselves or not (I believe a certain pjayhahaha started the fray by daring to ask a rather loaded question, which perceptive pexers easily noticed).

All of us have opinions. I have mine too. And it doesn't really matter who you are rooting for. What matters is HOW you root for your idols. One doesn't need to sting the pexers' sensibilities by throwing an obvious firestarter. If you think your group is the best, then honestly say so, and back it up with reason. Negative, derogatory emotions that blatantly accuse without solid evidence won't bring glory to any group, only the ire of sensible pexers.

Again, I hope this thread grows into a more mature community. A wink here and a poke there won't hurt, as long as it is done in good jest.:)

[pjayhahaha]

big deal .. ngbiro lang ang tao ,, sineryoso na ng lahat..

[batangkorus]

The thing is, most of us don't know each other here in pex. Mas maganda siguro kung pag iisipan ang susulatin. Maari kang ma-misinterpret... :bop:

[MY_maka_mandag]

UE alumna Claire dela Fuente in a back-to-back concert with internationally acclaimed UE Chorale



The UE community gladly welcomes home “Jukebox Queen” and UE Alumna, Claire dela Fuente who will perform with the internationally acclaimed UE Chorale in a concert dubbed as “Claire dela Fuente Back-to-Back with the UE Chorale”. This concert, slated at the UE Theater on Wednesday, September 24 at 6 p.m. is one of the main events in the week-long festivities to celebrate UE’s 62nd Foundation Anniversary from September 21-26. Admission is free, first-come-first-served.

At age 15, Claire, then an Accounting freshman at the UE, on her first try, won the grand prize in a singing contest for her rendition of The Carpenters’ “Love Me For What I Am”. She became known to the Philippine music industry as the Karen Carpenter of the Philippines due the striking resemblance of her voice to that of the said American singer.

Her first popular song “Sayang” was a jukebox hit. She made several internationally released hit albums, including her first hit album in 1977 regarded as the Philippines’ biggest-seller ever.
Besides her singing career where she was also tagged as “Asia’s Sweetest Voice”, Claire is also a successful entrepreneur, venturing into cosmetic, eatery and transportation businesses. She is currently the president of the "Integrated Metro Bus Operators Association" (IMBOA), whose members make up 70 per cent of all bus operators in Metro Manila.

She was back in the limelight recently when she combined forces with Richard Carpenter, brother of Karen, for a new album with a song by Richard as its title track entitled “Something in Your Eyes”. (For more info on Claire, log on to: www.clairedelafuente.com).
The internationally acclaimed UE Chorale, whose choirmaster and conductor Anna Tabita Abeleda-Piquero has trained the UE Chorale since June 1999, has brought home major prizes and accolades in various international choral festival-competitions in Europe and Asia, besting over 100 equally world-class choirs from various countries around the world.

The UE Chorale recently won major awards from their July to August 2008 European choral competitions tour: 1st and Public Prizes for Pop/Jazz categories, Premio Rachelle Basuino and 2nd Prize each for Polyphony Historical Programme and Folk Categories at the 47th International Chorale Competition C.A. Seghezzi at Gorizia, Italy; Primer Premio (Grand Prize) de Habaneras “Juan Aparicio” at the LIV (54th) Certamen International de Habaneras Y Polifonia at Torrevieja, Spain; Prix de Public at the Festival Choral International de Neuchatel, Switzerland; Second Prize for Chamber Choir category and Special Prize for Best Programming, awarded to Choirmaster Abeleda-Piquero at the Bela Bartok 23rd International Choir Competition, Debrecen, Hungary.

The UE Chorale was back-to-back Grand Prix winner in 2006 and 2007 International Choral Festival and Competition in Busan, South Korea.

In 2007, the UE Chorale was honored by the 14th Congress of the Philippines, First Regular Session, with Resolution No. 195, introduced by Senate President Manuel “Manny” Villar, “commending the UE Chorale for displaying the country’s highest pride and unique artistry in winning the Busan International Choral Competition”. (For more details on UE Chorale, log on to: www.uechorale.com; or www.ue.edu.com).

[pedrogil1007]

http://www.gmanews.tv/largevideo/related/29052/UP-Singing-Ambassadors-take-home-12-awards *okay*

[zion]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcQNS6NJMkE *okay*

Galing ng coverage ng GMA 7! Made me really feel proud to be a Filipino! I'm so looking forward to UPSA's homecoming concert! Wala pa ring kupas. Thanks pedrogil!*okay*

[pedrogil1007]

I don't think there are any present members of UPSA here in the forum. What I know is pinagsabihan sila ni Kuya Ed NOT to participate in these kind of discussions to avoid these kind of controversies. Usually mga fans ng chorale groups ang mga nag aaway-away :D

parang masyado yatang mayayabang ang mga members ng upsa? umakyat na yata sa ulo ang kakarampot nilang napanalunan sa matagal na panahon ng kanilang existence! sa susunod galing-galingan nyo namang magsulat dito, yung hindi kayo mahahalata na taga-upsa kayo at pupurihin ang mga sarili? pathetic!

[edelmario]

I don't think there are any present members of UPSA here in the forum. What I know is pinagsabihan sila ni Kuya Ed NOT to participate in these kind of discussions to avoid these kind of controversies. Usually mga fans ng chorale groups ang mga nag aaway-away :D


:wiseguy:

I thought that some people here in PEX are very obvious which choir they support ... very obvious how they think and the level of their understanding. :spank:

It's so damn pathetic that they are accusing people about their posts here while they are actually hitting themselves coz they are indeed referring to themselves and their own actions.

It's true that some choirs here do not deserve super high praises yet and some choirs do not deserve these erroneous impressions about them.

Well, anyway, we are inside the virtual world wherein you can create your account several times and pretend you are different people and have your own debate here. If you know what I mean!

As for me, these are the best choirs in the Philippines right now: based on their recent performances and their international reputation.

Madrigal Singers
UST Singers
UPSA
Ateneo College Glee Club: ex- aequo: ACS
UE

Thanks

[namethattune]

Edelmario, you have a very keen sense of things. Yes, anybody can pretend to be somebody in the virtual world. However, yung pangit na ugali ang hindi maitatago dito.

Some are very obvious in using new user names so that they can attack other choirs in a really derogatory way, as if they're so sure that the pexers they're attacking are members of the choir they loath. What a big mistake on their part. Funny, haha!:rotflmao: Think the abbreviations n_p and n_l. Nowhere in their latest comments can you find an effort to try to be objective. It's an obvious sour graping on their part. Really obvious where they're coming from.

I believe UEC is a good choir. It's just that their "fans" (if they're REALLY fans) could get really "football-rowdy" sometimes. Humility is always an admirable virtue that should be possessed by an excellent choir. Can a real UEC member speak up?

Anyway, I almost agree on your list of the best choirs, except for a few shuffles:

1.Madz
2.UST Singers and UPSA (tie)
3. ACGC
4. UPCC, UE and De La Salle Chorale (tie)

If you throw dirt, dirt will always come back to you tenfold. but if you are generous in praising others, the pex universe will reward you deservedly. You'd feel good.*peace*

[namethattune]

Uulitin ko lang, UPSA advanced to the GRAND PRIX Round of the BELA BARTOK COMPETITION representing the mixed choir category. UE won 2nd place sa nag iisang major category na sinalihan nila. Sana nagets ng mga iba ang situation ng UPSA at UE sa pagsali nila sa BELA BARTOK. (Talaga naman o....)

At oo, walang GRAND PRIZE sa TORREVIEJA, at isang FIRST PRIZE lang ang napanalunan ng UE hindi dalawa. Puerto Rican Choir yung isang nag First Place.

Mag ingat lang sana sa pag post ng mga OFFICIAL Results noh??

The writing's on the wall...

[don_simoun]

http://www.gmanews.tv/largevideo/related/29052/UP-Singing-Ambassadors-take-home-12-awards *okay*

Wow!!! Congrats po!!! Kelan ang homecoming concert kaya? :D*okay*

[foreverthursday]

A pleasant day to everyone.

We are inviting all interested parties to join a new choral group that is based primarily in Makati. The group is not only geared towards church service, but is envisioned to become an affiliate of the Madz Et Al circle.

Our group is being trained by Mr. Eric Ganaden, the Assistant Choirmaster of Coro de San Sebastian and the Musical Director of Ayala Land Chorale. He was also a trainee of the Philippine Madrigal Singers and was able to participate in previous Madz Et Al festivals, both as a singer and a conductor.

We are in need of more members who are willing to be trained and share their talents. Rehearsals are held during Saturdays, starting 1pm at the Philippine Stock Exchange Tower, Ayala Ave. Makati City.

The group serves once a month at the EDSA Shrine. There are also plans of acquiring a once-a-month service schedule at the Greenbelt Chapel.

For your queries, please contact this number:

09228225980

We hope to hear from you!

[zion]

Wow!!! Congrats po!!! Kelan ang homecoming concert kaya? :D*okay*

October daw homecoming concert ng UPSA. Just wait for announcements. My insider told me they will sing the various competition pieces that won them their Grand Prizes. Can't wait to hear them.*okay*

[pedrogil1007]

Thanks! Keep us posted...

In the meantime, ang cute ng video na ito :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJchP9so8VY

October daw homecoming concert ng UPSA. Just wait for announcements. My insider told me they will sing the various competition pieces that won them their Grand Prizes. Can't wait to hear them.*okay*

[zion]

Saan po ninyo napanuod? May link po ba kayo para mapanuod ko yun? :D

Don Simoun, wish granted! Eto po yung links sa youtube ng UPSA's Llangollen moments:

Chamber Choir Category, 1st Prize:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miXF33CND00&feature=related

Folk Song Category, 1st Prize:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVA-pBJvQcU&feature=related

Llangollen Finals (for the Choir of the World title):

Part 1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5r07bU7Lt8&feature=related

Panalo talaga ang Ama Namin ni Fidel Calalang. The best Ama Namin I've heard so far. I think UPSA's version is soothing, as opposed to UST Singers' dramatic interpretation. Different styles, but heavenly just the same. :)

Part 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbBs_qICtLc&feature=related

Watch out for UPSA's last song in the finals, sitsit ata title or something. Cute ng tunog. Enjoy!*okay*

[odiefield]

Here's a 2-page article published in Manila Bulletin last Sept 30.
This was the main story of the Entertainment Section. Pati mga pangalan ng singers nasulat. Galing ng press release ah.
Congrats UPSA!


UP Singing Ambassadors reign supreme

Crispina Martinez-Belen

As always, upon their arrival from another successful European tour, the UP Singing Ambassadors visited Manila Bulletin to serenade us with a few of their winning songs.

Head and conductor of the group, Ed Manguiat surprised us with their visit last Thursday afternoon, and we’d like to thank them for giving us that much-needed break from the pressure of deadline and press work.

Everything stood still at our editorial office as we listened in rapt attention to their rendition of choral songs as well as the popular regional song "Waray-Waray."

We returned to work later with our spirits uplifted by the power and charm of beautiful music.

Proudly donning their Filipino costumes, the UPSA came hugging close to their hearts the awards they received from their 6th European Tour that started May 19 and ended Sept. 22, during which they garnered several top prizes including five Grand Prize Qualifications, two Grand Prizes, seven First Prizes and three Third Prizes from five prestigious international competitions. These were held in Poland, France, Wales, Hungary and Switzerland.

At the 4th International Choir Festival Mundus Cantat Sopot 2008 held in Poland from May 21-25, UPSA was proclaimed the Best Choir of the festival, winning the coveted Grand Prize of the competition as well as sweeping all First Prizes in the Sacred Music Category, Folk Music Category and Spirituals, Gospel and Jazz Music Categories.

UPSA’s triumph in their choral competitions could not have come at a more fitting time, as its alma mater is celebrating its centennial this year.

The group’s musical artistry shown at the 12th Festival Choral International de Neuchatel held in Neuchatel, Switzerland last Aug. 5-10 where the multi-awarded group was honored with the Grand Prize of the festival, aside from winning First Prize in the Mixed Choir Category.

At the Llanggollen International Musical Eisteddfod held in Llangollen, North Wales in the United Kingdom from July 8-13, UPSA became the only choir to win two first prizes in the festival in the Chamber Choirs Category and the Folk Song Choirs Category. UPSA was also a strong finalist for the title of "Choir of the World," the grand prize of the competition.

At the Bela Bartok 23rd International Choir Competition and Folklore Festival in Debrecen, Hungary (from July 30-Aug. 3), they reached grand finals for winning First Place in the Mixed Category. The Grand Finals is a competition for all the first prize winners in the major categories of the said competition. UPSA also won third place in the Chamber Category.

At the 37th Florilege Vocal dee Tours held in Tours, France from May 29-June 1, UPSA fared strongly by topping the Eliminations (Free Program Category) and winning third prizes in the said category and the Mixed Choir Category.

Aside from participating in the prestigious international competitions, UPSA also engaged in outreach activities. In France, the group shared its music with the aged at the Establissement Public de Sante in Ensisheim, Residence les Magnolias: Maison du Retraite in Wintzenhaeima, and Maison du Retraite in Obernai. UPSA also sang at the Home Medicalise de Clos-Brochet in Neuchatel.

Choral workshops/clinics here and abroad have always been part of UPSA’s Outreach Program. Sharing choral techniques and experiences and performance of competition pieces resulted in effective interactions between UPSA and the local choirs of France, Italy, Switzerland and Belgium.

So far, they’ve been very successful in their participation of international competitions, especially this 6th European Tour but Ed Manguit said "this tour couldn’t have been possible without the support of our major sponsors: Madame Imelda O. Cojuangco, San Miguel Corp. and Ramon Ang; Pagcor and Chairman Efhraim Genuino, Ambassador Philippe and Jean Henri Lhuillier of the Lhuillier Foundation, the National Commission on Culture and the Arts, Ambassador Alfonso Yuchengco and AY Foundation, and Washing Sycip & the SGV Foundation."

Their other sponsors include Frank and Lou Tansengco, Del and Cheche Lazaro, Ms. Guia Gomez, Joselito Tapay, Mon Abad and SM Supermalls.

Link: http://www.mb.com.ph/archive_pages.php?url=http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2008/09/30/ENTR20080930136608.html

[Ian_815]

Wow, salamat po sa links.. basta pinoy choirs, magagaling..

PACE!!!

teka lang po, may nagtanong, sino po kayang choirs ang magcocompete sa EGP?

[pedrogil1007]

Congratulations and Good-luck to the Best Choral Group nominees for the 21st Aliw Awards *okay*

Best Choral Group
DFA Chorale, Ramon Magsaysay High School Chorale (Manila), UP Concert Chorus, UP Singing Ambassadors, UST Liturgikon, PAL Chorale

[batangkorus]

Aba, rumaragasa na naman ang mga taga-UP ha? Di ba nanalo na ang Korus at ang UPSA sa Aliw before? In any case, both these choirs came from the same vine. To quote the UPCC website:

"After forty-five years, eighteen world tours and hundreds of members, The UP Concert Chorus has indeed planted its seeds throughout the world. Many UPCC alumni have started choirs of their own, some of which have also become world famous. These include...the UP Singing Ambassadors with Ed Manguiat; the Ateneo Glee Club under Joel Navarro...and Kontra-Gapi with Edu Abraham, just to name a few."

Sana UPSA o Korus ang manalo, bagay sa centennial celebration ng UP. Galing galing...*okay*

[batangkorus]

No doubt UP is the best when it comes to university chorale music! With its three major groups. Madz, CC, SA, always garnering awards and recognitions in the international scene...


No doubt, UP has a very rich (and maybe unequaled) history of choral excellence in this part of the world, from the pioneering Madz and Korus in the 60's to the UPSA at the present. All three world-class choirs are products of UP Diliman. Now, even UP Los Banos and UP Manila are nurturing their own official choirs. A treasure trove of choral gems indeed!

This is not to say that the merits of the Ateneo College Glee Club (oldest university choir and Grand Prize winner of Tours International Choral Competition in 2000) and UST Singers (1998 Gran Premio “Citta di Gorizia”) should be belittled. Their victories have convincingly proven that no single university has monopoly on world-class choral excellence. UE, La Salle, and PNU, among others, are wonderfully following suit.

However, UP is still considered as the trailblazer in Philippine choral music.

Nakakatuwa lang po.*okay*

[namethattune]

Would it be nice if the Madz, UPCC, and UPSA close UP's Centennial in one AMAZING CONCERT?

Any UP "big man" here willing to "sponsor" this choral dream concert?:cheerleader:

[pedrogil1007]

ayos! sabihan mo ako kung tuloy yan at bibili agad ako ng ticket :lol:

did you see the vcd released by UP before featuring the 3 choirs singing with famous UP landmarks as background? I think the title of that VCD was Bukod Tangi. Sana mag release sila ng DVD version soon.

ito yung segments ng UPSA from that video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbwXGhFlZtQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNYs9KPDEvI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLVheQXmsIg

this is the Finale with UP Concert Chorus singing UP Naming Mahal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l2krGWrPSw

can't find any Madz segment and other UPCC video clips in youtube from that VCD :( sana may mag post :D

Would it be nice if the Madz, UPCC, and UPSA close UP's Centennial in one AMAZING CONCERT?

Any UP "big man" here willing to "sponsor" this choral dream concert?:cheerleader:

[light-emitting]

Would it be nice if the Madz, UPCC, and UPSA close UP's Centennial in one AMAZING CONCERT?

Any UP "big man" here willing to "sponsor" this choral dream concert?:cheerleader:

OMG Astig to! *okay* Isama na rin si Ryan Cayabyab (na medyo offtopic na ahah). Tapos gawin nila sa Ampitheater, tulad nung Centennial Kickoff (pero open naman to non-UP people). Keber na lang kung magjam na naman ang mga mobile networks. *okay*

[alanangmaisip]

OMG Astig to! *okay* Isama na rin si Ryan Cayabyab (na medyo offtopic na ahah). Tapos gawin nila sa Ampitheater, tulad nung Centennial Kickoff (pero open naman to non-UP people). Keber na lang kung magjam na naman ang mga mobile networks. *okay*

Sige na, itabi muna ang away-away at pagbigyan ang mga bata...

[zion]

UP's top 3 choirs in one centennial concert? How I wish the University gods could hear our plea for this one. Oh please make it happen. Kahit 1 hour show lang po.:nuts:

[light-emitting]

Sige na, itabi muna ang away-away at pagbigyan ang mga bata...

I sense some hostility. :bop:

[batangkorus]

UP's top 3 choirs in one centennial concert? How I wish the University gods could hear our plea for this one. Oh please make it happen. Kahit 1 hour show lang po.:nuts:

Kahit tig 30 minutes ang bawat isa. Bitin ang 1 hour.

Nakikita ko na. Ang first set sa Madz, singing their classical songs. They will open their set with a prayer, like yung Pater Noster na ginamit nila sa EGP last year.

The second set goes to UPSA with their folksongs, complete with their filipiniana costumes at may konting sayaw, wehehe. syempre kasama sa rep ng UPSA yung folksongs na kinanta nila sa Llangollen that gave them 1st prize.

Ang final set, syempre sa Korus since they are the original official UP choir. Korus will do broadway and nationalistic songs. The finale will be all three choirs singing a song about triumph or unity. Encore, tig iisa silang song.

Hay...nangarap na naman ako ng gising...:lol:

[namethattune]

ayos! sabihan mo ako kung tuloy yan at bibili agad ako ng ticket :lol:

did you see the vcd released by UP before featuring the 3 choirs singing with famous UP landmarks as background? I think the title of that VCD was Bukod Tangi. Sana mag release sila ng DVD version soon.

ito yung segments ng UPSA from that video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbwXGhFlZtQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNYs9KPDEvI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLVheQXmsIg

this is the Finale with UP Concert Chorus singing UP Naming Mahal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l2krGWrPSw

can't find any Madz segment and other UPCC video clips in youtube from that VCD :( sana may mag post :D

Sorry to disappoint UPSA fans, but I kinda thought the visuals of UPSA's videos were somewhat "baduy" and amateurish in the worst way possible. The male members looked really awkward when they tried to 'sway' to the song Waray-waray. What a waste 'cause the songs sounded really great.

UPCC's UP Naming Mahal vid look better (though still undeserving of the group's hallowed history), except for the last part where the cam focused on the backside of the oblation, which I thought was ridiculous. Di man lang nag-juxtapose ng image ng nakaharap na Oblation. At ang dilim-dilim. Looks like we have one very lazy cameraman and one lousy director of the vid.

The people who made the vids of these groups deserve to be guillotined for making a mess out of UP's choirs and landmarks. Off with their heads! :grrr:

[choy_zee]

Ars Cantica Ensemble is currently in need of additional BASSES, preferably with background in choral singing and has the passion to commit to our regular church services & other singing engagements. We regularly serve at the EDSA Shrine, Greenbelt Chapel, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Chapel and Rockwell Chapel. Our schedule of services is posted on our blog site (just click on the banner below).

For those who may be interested, please get in touch with us for the schedule of auditions:
ACE President: Mr. Bong Vibar
Mobile: 0920 9616817
E-mail: arscanticaensemble@gmail.com; arnel_vibar@pal.com.ph

Thank you very much! :)


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[mezzoSoprano]

..acTuALLy LAHAT MAGAlING...


-LAHAT n NAMan magalinG kumanta,..


magalIng mga pilIpino..


*** san Man nAngGAling na grup, kahit na vOicemajor sa musiC course..


-lahaT my "K"

-ibT iba ang MGA qualities

-iba na lang siGuro... pati pYesa alam un kung...minor o major,.
-*** mga noTes alam kuNg flat o shaRps..kung (Cmajor) wala yan
-lam ang keY signatUre
-tama ANG Rythm...bsta rinIg ang mga Syncopated notes.
-kung binABASA pa lang ang piyesa(sight-read ng notes) at alam na *** tUnog.....(*** na)

-whole-hearted ang pagkanta..!



bSta may theOry, Solfeigo,counerpoint(kumpleto na!)
-db mga music sTudents.?.

hinDi lang sa mga music students..



sa lahat ng magagaling kumanta...!
*** ang da best..

[Ian_815]

AMEN!! hehehe.. well said..

[don_simoun]

I agree! Bow...

[luna_cyro16]

i may be i bit biased since i was an applicant of the UPSA in my freshman year pero i still believe that UPSA is the best..Kuya Ed even said that most UPCC members come from UPSA and that the difference in their respective trainings account for their different strengths..while UPCC focuses on pop, UPSA focuses on truly chorale (or classical) music, with a pinoy twist..this accounts for UPCC's mastery of pop songs and their movements in performances, and UPSA's continued reign in chamber choir music, although UPSA CAN do pop (they were the back-up chorale for Josh Groban's concert last year and Gretchen Espina, a member of UPSA and a co-app of mine, won Pinoy Idol a month ago..although i must say i did not like most of her facial expressions..peace out Gretch! hehe)..i dont know about the UPCC training but UPSA's was really rigorous since we had tue and fri (6-9pm), wed (sectional training:about 2-3hours each section) and sun (2-6pm)..because of the said schedule, my mom made me quit after the concert series at Luneta last 2006 where UPSA, and two other chorales closed the event with a medley of 3 songs..

besides, UPSA prides itself in not having ANY music majors in the group..meaning almost all members did not have any formal training before they joined UPSA..

[galileo_]

UST Singers' 15th International Concert Tour 2008

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa309/galileo_2007/Ust_neu08.jpg

Germany

24. Okt. Departure to Frankfurt

24. - 28. Okt. Hilchenbach
Sat. 25. Okt. Concert with Ensemble Cantemus, Siegen , clock 19.00
Sun. 26. Okt. singing in the Mess cath. Church Dahlbruch,
clock 11:00
Concert in the cath.St.Augustinus Church Dahlbruch, clock 19:30


France

28. Okt. - 3. Nov. Normandie, Polyfollia International Festival for Choral Singing
Oct. 29 - Concert: 8:30 PM, BRETTEVILLE SUR LAIZE, Eglise
Tarifs : 10€ et 6€, Rés. : 02 31 23 50 02
Oct. 31 - Concert: 8:30 PM, Eglise Sainte-Croix –, Gala Concert with Ludus Modalis, Voces Nordicæ
Nov. 01 - Concert: 9 PM, Theatre Roger Ferdinand, rue Octave Feuillet, Saint-Lô
Nov. 02 - Concert: 3 PM, Chapelle de l'Institut d'Agneaux

3. - 6. Nov. Paris
Nov. 05 - Mass: 7:30 PM, Concert: 8:30 PM, St. Bernadette Chapel
20, rue Claude Lorrain, 75016, Paris


Belgium

6. - 10. Nov. Antwerp / Westmalla
Fri. Nov. 07 - Concert - St. Martinuskerk Kastellaan, (West) Malle, Antwerp, Beginning: 8:00 PM
Sun. Nov. 09 - Concert - St. Franciscus Church ,
547 Bredabaan, Merksem, Antwerp , Beginning: 3:00 PM


Germany

10. - 13. Nov. Hannover
Tue. 11. Nov. Concert with the University of Santo Tomas Singers in the St.Christophorus Church, Moosbergstr. 4a in Hannover-Stöcken, beginning: 19:00 clock
Wed. 12. Nov. Concert with the University of Santo Tomas Singers in the Ev. luth. Melanchthon Church, Rimpaustr. 1a in Hannover-Bult, beginning: 19:00 clock
13. - 15. Nov. Kassel
Thu. 13. Nov. Concert with the University of Santo Tomas Singers in the Elisabeth Church on Frederick place in Kassel, beginning: 20:00 clock, Admission: 15, - €
15. - 19. Nov. Berlin
Sun. Nov. 16 - Mass: 10 AM, Freie Evangelische Gemeinde Berlin-Moabit, Stephanstr. 44, 10559 Berlin
Sun. Nov. 16 - Concert in the Heilige-Geist-Church,
Perleberger Str. 36, 10559 Berlin


19. - 21. Nov. Erfurt
Wed. 19. Nov. Concert in the philippine Consulate Gotha,
Beginning: 11:00 clock
Wed. 19. Nov. Concert in the Catolic Church in Weimar,
Beginning: 19:00 clock
Thu. 20. Nov. Concert in the Rathaus in Gera,
Beginning: 18:00 clock
21. - 24. Nov. Hilchenbach
Fri. 21. Nov. Concert in the Mutterhaus der Franziskanerinnen in Olpe, Marie-Theresia-Str. 32, Beginning: 19:30 clock
Sat. 22. Nov. Concert with men's choir Camerata Vocale Siegen-Wittgenstein in the cath. Church in Bad Laasphe, clock 19:30
Sun. 23. Nov. Concert with the men's choir "Liederkranz" Kirchen in the ev. Church in Kirchen (near Betzdorf) , clock 19:00
Mon. 24. Nov. Farewell-and Christmas Concert with the Youth Choir "Liederkranz" Hilchenbach in the Ev. Church Hilchenbach, Marktplatz - then a little farewell ceremony in the parish - bus transfer to Frankfurt-Hahn Airport from Hilchenbach, marketplace 25. Nov. on clock 00:45


25. - 27. Nov. Rome
Nov. 26 - Papal Audience: 8 AM, Vatican



27. 29. Nov. Venice / Sacile
Nov. 28 - Concert: 8 PM, Sacile



30. Nov. Rome - Frankfurt , Departure to Hong Kong
01. - 06. Dec. Hong Kong
Dec. 03 - Disneyland Visit

06. Dec. Departure to Manila

[pedrogil1007]

I just read at the Philippine Entertainment Portal that current Bb Pilipinas-International Patricia Fernandez was with the UP Singing Ambassadors for 2 years
http://www.pep.ph/news/19611/Patricia-Fernandez-all-set-for-Miss-International-Pageant-this-November

Wasn't former Bb Pilipinas-Universe Ruth Andam also with UPSA before?
http://www.newsflash.org/2004/02/sb/sb003592.htm

i may be i bit biased since i was an applicant of the UPSA in my freshman year pero i still believe that UPSA is the best..Kuya Ed even said that most UPCC members come from UPSA and that the difference in their respective trainings account for their different strengths..while UPCC focuses on pop, UPSA focuses on truly chorale (or classical) music, with a pinoy twist..this accounts for UPCC's mastery of pop songs and their movements in performances, and UPSA's continued reign in chamber choir music, although UPSA CAN do pop (they were the back-up chorale for Josh Groban's concert last year and Gretchen Espina, a member of UPSA and a co-app of mine, won Pinoy Idol a month ago..although i must say i did not like most of her facial expressions..peace out Gretch! hehe)..i dont know about the UPCC training but UPSA's was really rigorous since we had tue and fri (6-9pm), wed (sectional training:about 2-3hours each section) and sun (2-6pm)..because of the said schedule, my mom made me quit after the concert series at Luneta last 2006 where UPSA, and two other chorales closed the event with a medley of 3 songs..

besides, UPSA prides itself in not having ANY music majors in the group..meaning almost all members did not have any formal training before they joined UPSA..

[edelmario]

I just read at the Philippine Entertainment Portal that current Bb Pilipinas-International Patricia Fernandez was with the UP Singing Ambassadors for 2 years
http://www.pep.ph/news/19611/Patricia-Fernandez-all-set-for-Miss-International-Pageant-this-November

Wasn't former Bb Pilipinas-Universe Ruth Andam also with UPSA before?
http://www.newsflash.org/2004/02/sb/sb003592.htm

i may be i bit biased since i was an applicant of the UPSA in my freshman year pero i still believe that UPSA is the best..Kuya Ed even said that most UPCC members come from UPSA and that the difference in their respective trainings account for their different strengths..while UPCC focuses on pop, UPSA focuses on truly chorale (or classical) music, with a pinoy twist..this accounts for UPCC's mastery of pop songs and their movements in performances, and UPSA's continued reign in chamber choir music, although UPSA CAN do pop (they were the back-up chorale for Josh Groban's concert last year and Gretchen Espina, a member of UPSA and a co-app of mine, won Pinoy Idol a month ago..although i must say i did not like most of her facial expressions..peace out Gretch! hehe)..i dont know about the UPCC training but UPSA's was really rigorous since we had tue and fri (6-9pm), wed (sectional training:about 2-3hours each section) and sun (2-6pm)..because of the said schedule, my mom made me quit after the concert series at Luneta last 2006 where UPSA, and two other chorales closed the event with a medley of 3 songs..

besides, UPSA prides itself in not having ANY music majors in the group..meaning almost all members did not have any formal training before they joined UPSA..

First of all, I wanna congratulate UPSA for having two members who are very successful.

I just want to clarify the message posted a couple of days ago. I've been watching the concerts of the UPSA but it never did happen that I heard Mr. Manguiat said that his members are mostly from UPCC.

I am sure that he is very open about his background being a former member or so to say one of the ALUMNI members of the UPCC.

What I am sure about also is that more often than not, UPSA members go to Madz or if they fail UPSA, they rather go to UPCC, Madz or the other choir in UP which got dissolved (am not sure though). Their name was UP Vocal Choir or if I am not mistaken, it was UP Choir Ensemble.

Anyways, it's true that applicants might do "choir-hopping" if they got kicked out or did not pass the auditions but I am sure that the number of UPSA members going to UPCC is absolutely and virtually LESS than the other way around.

Let's talk about another group of interesting choirs.

When is the homecoming concert of UPSA?

Is UST embarking on a European Tour and Competitions?

And by the way before I forget this, did UE have their homecoming concert, yet?

[luna_cyro16]

I just want to clarify the message posted a couple of days ago. I've been watching the concerts of the UPSA but it never did happen that I heard Mr. Manguiat said that his members are mostly from UPCC.

I am sure that he is very open about his background being a former member or so to say one of the ALUMNI members of the UPCC.

what i said was Kuya Ed even said that most UPCC members come from UPSA

therefore, sa UPSA galing ang mdaming UPCC. not the other way around. and he did not say this in any interview whatsoever, he said that during one of our rehearsals in the UP CMu when i was still an applicant of UPSA. further, what happens is that UPSA and UPCC sings in the Kalayaan Dorm (a freshie dorm in UP) during their respective application periods so as to attract freshmen and what happens is that because UPCC sings pop songs, UPSA applicants transfer to them (as with three of my co-applicants).

What I am sure about also is that more often than not, UPSA members go to Madz or if they fail UPSA, they rather go to UPCC, Madz or the other choir in UP which got dissolved (am not sure though). Their name was UP Vocal Choir or if I am not mistaken, it was UP Choir Ensemble.

as far as i know the Madz are just for Music majors or students of the CMu. and i think you are referring to the UP Vocal Ensemble and i know they are still active although they are relatively lesser-known than the three other choirs.

Anyways, it's true that applicants might do "choir-hopping" if they got kicked out or did not pass the auditions but I am sure that the number of UPSA members going to UPCC is absolutely and virtually LESS than the other way around.

this was what i was pointing out exactly because i was referring to applicants not members


Let's talk about another group of interesting choirs.

When is the homecoming concert of UPSA?

Is UST embarking on a European Tour and Competitions?

And by the way before I forget this, did UE have their homecoming concert, yet?

visit this (http://http://halohalonghalo.blogspot.com/2008/09/up-singing-ambassadors-wins-several.html)

from the above link:
In the country, the group is set to hold two "Homecoming Concerts" on Oct. 6, 7 p.m., at the Church of the Risen Lord, UP Diliman, Q.C., and on Oct. 22, 7 p.m., at the Philamlife Auditorium, U.N. Ave., Manila.

[luna_cyro16]

I just read at the Philippine Entertainment Portal that current Bb Pilipinas-International Patricia Fernandez was with the UP Singing Ambassadors for 2 years


yup she was. actually naabutan ko pa siya dun when i applied last 2005. that year she was undergoing training to join a beauty contest, i just dont know if it was Bb. Pilipinas or Mutya ng Pilipinas, but i know she did not get in. but im happy that she finally won this year. i just forgot what voice she was in, i think she is a soprano though im not sure what soprano.

[gillaume]

what i said was

i may be i bit biased since i was an applicant of the UPSA in my freshman year pero i still believe that UPSA is the best..Kuya Ed even said that most UPCC members come from UPSA and that the difference in their respective trainings account for their different strengths..while UPCC focuses on pop, UPSA focuses on truly chorale (or classical) music, with a pinoy twist..this accounts for UPCC's mastery of pop songs and their movements in performances, and UPSA's continued reign in chamber choir music, although UPSA CAN do pop (they were the back-up chorale for Josh Groban's concert last year and Gretchen Espina, a member of UPSA and a co-app of mine, won Pinoy Idol a month ago..although i must say i did not like most of her facial expressions..peace out Gretch! hehe)..i dont know about the UPCC training but UPSA's was really rigorous since we had tue and fri (6-9pm), wed (sectional training:about 2-3hours each section) and sun (2-6pm)..because of the said schedule, my mom made me quit after the concert series at Luneta last 2006 where UPSA, and two other chorales closed the event with a medley of 3 songs..

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NOTE: My comments and replies are in normal font. Quoted messages from previous posts are in bold.

[QUOTE]
edelmario:

What I am sure about also is that more often than not, UPSA members go to Madz or if they fail UPSA, they rather go to UPCC, Madz or the other choir in UP which got dissolved (am not sure though). Their name was UP Vocal Choir or if I am not mistaken, it was UP Choir Ensemble.

luna_cyro:

as far as i know the Madz are just for Music majors or students of the CMu. and i think you are referring to the UP Vocal Ensemble and i know they are still active although they are relatively lesser-known than the three other choirs.[/I] [QUOTE]

MY CORRECTIONS for Luna Cyro:

The members of Madz are not exclusive for Music majors and CMu students only. It seems that we came from the same batch of UPSA where Patricia Fernandez was also an applicant. Unfortunately, I left UPSA for academic reasons. It seems (also) that you are not well informed about the history our choirs from UP. If I may share to you, Ms. Ana Tabita Abeleda - Piquero who was once a prominent member of Madz and now the conductor of The UE Chorale came from UPSA. Oscar Pantaleon, the former manager of San Miguel Chorale and San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra was once UPSA's assistant Conductor.

Kuya Lawrence Jatayna and Kuya Gary Fabricante (na naabutan ko pa sa UPSA) did not have any Music background then (or formal classes in Music) were also members of the Madz.

Kuya Sheen, Ate Pearl, Melody Lalata, Ate Karlene were also UPSA members and trainees. Majority of these Madz members that I have mentioned did not have Diploma in Music.

If I am not mistaken, they also have members right now who are not from UP and not Music majors.

[QOUTE] from edelmario
Anyways, it's true that applicants might do "choir-hopping" if they got kicked out or did not pass the auditions but I am sure that the number of UPSA members going to UPCC is absolutely and virtually LESS than the other way around.

luna_cyro: this was what i was pointing out exactly because i was referring to applicants not members[QOUTE]

Your original post went like this:

Kuya Ed even said that most UPCC members come from UPSA
:hmm:

This might be a bit disorienting:

It is obvious that you were not referring to applicants then. It was the members that you were talking about. You might want to edit your post about this.

I think you got the wrong information from Kuya Ed during that time. He was referring to the First batch of the UP Vocal Ensemble whose members mainly came from UPSA batch of trainees during that time who did not pass the first UPSA audition for further training. For your information, there were also UPCC trainees who joined that first batch of UP Vocal Ensemble. Good thing for the conductor of UP Vocal Ensemble.

I hope I was able to provide you the half of the truth on this matter.

Some UPSA trainees transfer to UPCC and eventually become members and some UPCC trainees transfer to UPSA and also eventually become members. So for me, to generalize that most UPCC members (and lets include the applicants as well) come from UPSA is technically not right.


For one, UPCC started in 1963 and UPSA just started in 1980.

[pedrogil1007]

I would like to comment on the last statement of luna_cyro16 which is not entirely true:


besides, UPSA prides itself in not having ANY music majors in the group..meaning almost all members did not have any formal training before they joined UPSA..

There have been music majors throughout the different batches of UPSA. Several comes to mind:

* Edgardo Villarino was a Guitar major. He later joined UPCC and became a member of the faculty of the UP College of Music.
* Marit Nieva was a Piano major.
* Beth Manalo (daughter of Eraneo Manalo, leader of the Iglesia Ni Kristo Chruch) was a voice major.
* Jonathan Badon was a voice major who later joined UPCC. He is popularly known as the Prince of Operatic Pop.
* Anna Tabita Abeleda-Piquero was a conducting major. She later joined the Madz. Presently she conducts the UE Chorale

There may be other music majors from the latter batches.

On a lighter note, there are 2 actresses you regularly see on TV who were with UPCC and UPSA at one point of their student lives.

There's Nanette Inventor also known as Donya Buding who was a former member of UPCC. She was last seen as Donya Guada in GMA's Dyesebel.

Then there's Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino who portrayed the role of Rosa in ABS-CBN's afternoon soap 'Prinsesa ng Banyera'. She was an UPSA trainee when she was still a freshman.

[luna_cyro16]

The members of Madz are not exclusive for Music majors and CMu students only. It seems that we came from the same batch of UPSA where Patricia Fernandez was also an applicant. Unfortunately, I left UPSA for academic reasons. It seems (also) that you are not well informed about the history our choirs from UP. If I may share to you, Ms. Ana Tabita Abeleda - Piquero who was once a prominent member of Madz and now the conductor of The UE Chorale came from UPSA. Oscar Pantaleon, the former manager of San Miguel Chorale and San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra was once UPSA's assistant Conductor.

Kuya Lawrence Jatayna and Kuya Gary Fabricante (na naabutan ko pa sa UPSA) did not have any Music background then (or formal classes in Music) were also members of the Madz.

Kuya Sheen, Ate Pearl, Melody Lalata, Ate Karlene were also UPSA members and trainees. Majority of these Madz members that I have mentioned did not have Diploma in Music.

If I am not mistaken, they also have members right now who are not from UP and not Music majors.

[QOUTE] from edelmario
Anyways, it's true that applicants might do "choir-hopping" if they got kicked out or did not pass the auditions but I am sure that the number of UPSA members going to UPCC is absolutely and virtually LESS than the other way around.

luna_cyro: this was what i was pointing out exactly because i was referring to applicants not members[QOUTE]

Your original post went like this:

Kuya Ed even said that most UPCC members come from UPSA
:hmm:

This might be a bit disorienting:

It is obvious that you were not referring to applicants then. It was the members that you were talking about. You might want to edit your post about this.

I think you got the wrong information from Kuya Ed during that time. He was referring to the First batch of the UP Vocal Ensemble whose members mainly came from UPSA batch of trainees during that time who did not pass the first UPSA audition for further training. For your information, there were also UPCC trainees who joined that first batch of UP Vocal Ensemble. Good thing for the conductor of UP Vocal Ensemble.

I hope I was able to provide you the half of the truth on this matter.

Some UPSA trainees transfer to UPCC and eventually become members and some UPCC trainees transfer to UPSA and also eventually become members. So for me, to generalize that most UPCC members (and lets include the applicants as well) come from UPSA is technically not right.

For one, UPCC started in 1963 and UPSA just started in 1980.

I would like to comment on the last statement of luna_cyro16 which is not entirely true:

There have been music majors throughout the different batches of UPSA. Several comes to mind:

* Edgardo Villarino was a Guitar major. He later joined UPCC and became a member of the faculty of the UP College of Music.
* Marit Nieva was a Piano major.
* Beth Manalo (daughter of Eraneo Manalo, leader of the Iglesia Ni Kristo Chruch) was a voice major.
* Jonathan Badon was a voice major who later joined UPCC. He is popularly known as the Prince of Operatic Pop.
* Anna Tabita Abeleda-Piquero was a conducting major. She later joined the Madz. Presently she conducts the UE Chorale

There may be other music majors from the latter batches.

On a lighter note, there are 2 actresses you regularly see on TV who were with UPCC and UPSA at one point of their student lives.

There's Nanette Inventor also known as Donya Buding who was a former member of UPCC. She was last seen as Donya Guada in GMA's Dyesebel.

Then there's Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino who portrayed the role of Rosa in ABS-CBN's afternoon soap 'Prinsesa ng Banyera'. She was an UPSA trainee when she was still a freshman.

thank you for your corrections. as i have said regarding the Madz issue, it was as far as i know. i guess i heard wrong what Kuya Ed said about the issue. may be it went something like this: music majors more often than not choose to join the Madz over the UPSA, or something. i just heard it so please dont hold it against me :mecry:

further, i guess the sentence i wrote regarding UPCC members and UPSA was not constructed clearly. let me make it clear then. a lot of UPCC applicants (and eventually, members) come from UPSA (may they be applicants or members). i am merely trying to convey what i heard Kuya Ed say. maybe i heard it wrong or maybe i just forgot the real context of why he said it because it has been three years now since i heard him say it.

i also want to acknowledge the correction that UPSA has no music majors. apparently they do. pero i think the year that i was there, there really were no music majors. and i stand by what i heard from kuya ed. he indeed say that and im sure of it. although i guess he just had a lapse of memory or he forgot that there were music majors in the UPSA in the past.

i apologize if i hurt anyone because of the apparent wrong information i have posted above. i hope i can refresh my memory so as to clarify what actually was said. again i apologize.

@gillaume: what year did you apply? i applied second sem 05-06. it was immediately after their european tour.

[gillaume]

thank you for your corrections. as i have said regarding the Madz issue, it was as far as i know. i guess i heard wrong what Kuya Ed said about the issue. may be it went something like this: music majors more often than not choose to join the Madz over the UPSA, or something. i just heard it so please dont hold it against me :mecry:

further, i guess the sentence i wrote regarding UPCC members and UPSA was not constructed clearly. let me make it clear then. a lot of UPCC applicants (and eventually, members) come from UPSA (may they be applicants or members). i am merely trying to convey what i heard Kuya Ed say. maybe i heard it wrong or maybe i just forgot the real context of why he said it because it has been three years now since i heard him say it.

i also want to acknowledge the correction that UPSA has no music majors. apparently they do. pero i think the year that i was there, there really were no music majors. and i stand by what i heard from kuya ed. he indeed say that and im sure of it. although i guess he just had a lapse of memory or he forgot that there were music majors in the UPSA in the past.

i apologize if i hurt anyone because of the apparent wrong information i have posted above. i hope i can refresh my memory so as to clarify what actually was said. again i apologize.

@gillaume: what year did you apply? i applied second sem 05-06. it was immediately after their european tour.


Hey Luna,:)

I tried to join UPSA earlier ... after they return from European Grand Prix in Italy. That was in 2002. Unfortunately, they were very busy that they had to focus on some performances. I never had a chance to train coz I opted to focus first on my studies.

When I realized that I needed to improve my singing again, then that was the time I applied na talaga and that was when I was acquainted with Patricia Fernandez (UPSA batch 2005). I applied early second sem AY 2005-2006.

Thanks for the added info of pedrogil. I did not know those things actually. *okay*

[luna_cyro16]

Hey Luna,:)

I tried to join UPSA earlier ... after they return from European Grand Prix in Italy. That was in 2002. Unfortunately, they were very busy that they had to focus on some performances. I never had a chance to train coz I opted to focus first on my studies.

When I realized that I needed to improve my singing again, then that was the time I applied na talaga and that was when I was acquainted with Patricia Fernandez (UPSA batch 2005). I applied early second sem AY 2005-2006.

Thanks for the added info of pedrogil. I did not know those things actually. *okay*

so i probably do know you. wahh i wonder who you are..girl ka di ba? wahh what's your course? baka malala kita wahaha

[marqueeyut]

UST Singers: Awesome!
SUNDRY STROKES By Rosalinda L. Orosa
Saturday, October 25, 2008

The UST Singers’ “Beyond Dreams” farewell concert went way beyond expectations. Conductor-pianist-arranger Fidel Calalang Jr., who organized the UST Singers in 1992 through challenges and contretemps, has produced a virtuoso choir. Its rendition of the widely diverse program — not “repertoire”, a word meaning the entire list of songs a group can render at any given time — proved this.

The concert was performed without scores, thus enabling the singers to focus and concentrate on phrasing, accents, nuances, tonal color, expression and dynamics. Singing sans scores 23 numbers, including a medley and discounting two encores, was in itself a feat.

In the opening sacred songs which included a spiritual, the 26-member mixed choir conveyed remarkable qualities which were to characterize the whole performance. There was cohesiveness throughout — in very long, sustained pianissimo lines resembling the faintest whisper receding ever-so-slowly and dying out, or gradually reaching thunderous fortissimos which, ending in abrupt, arresting stops — at the wave of the conductor’s hand — would leave the audience breathless.

Calalang’s conversance with so many types of songs, the widest latitude implying considerable study and research, was evident. Ranging from Renaissance to contemporary — sacred, folk, a spiritual, a madrigal, Broadway tunes, motets, ballads — the selections were of Spanish, Cuban, French, Russian, American, Lithuanian, African origin.

Conducting with an economy of movement while demonstrating total command and authority, Calalang accompanied the choir on the piano after the spiritual, and the singers, every so often, would engage in hand-clapping, finger-snapping and feet-stamping in perfect unison. The native songs, e.g., Magtanim Ay Di Biro, Dandansoy, Talusaling Polka, Ikaw Kasi — all arranged by Calalang — sounded fresh and vibrant. The modern numbers, especially the Broadway medley, were infused with that git-up-and-go, infectious spirit. Admirably, the songs were stylistically distinguished from each other, and the soloists, judiciously chosen, were outstanding, particularly baritone Noel Azcona.

Midway through the concert, the pert and pretty Jamie Rivera provided special entertainment, rendering two popular songs and wending her way into the hearts of her listeners. In her terrific comedy act, she mimicked Ate Vi, Ate Guy and Kris, while sending the audience rolling in the aisles.

To return to the UST Singers and Calalang who had returned to the podium. The costumes were tasteful and elegant. The choreography — did Calalang have a hand in it? — wonderfully enhanced the contemporary songs, showing the choir’s versatility to a considerable degree as it danced with grace and gusto, often striking amusing poses.

Yet, fine taste and restraint predominated, and in the smooth, polished melding of voices, no section surfaced to obtrude or outshine any other.

The UST Singers have received the most prestigious prizes in international festivals. In Tolosa, Spain, they won the “Premio del Mundo” (Prize of the World); in Wales, they earned the title “Choir of the World”. Expected to garner raves in France and Spain, the choir has performed in England, Scotland, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Monaco, Denmark, Italy, France and Belgium where it earned glowing praise through its tours.

All this despite the unrelenting challenge Calalang faces. As choir members graduate and disperse, he has to organize an entirely new group all over again. Yet, with unending rehearsals and rigorous coaching, Calalang invariably comes up with an excellent, totally disciplined ensemble.

At the Philamlife concert, members of the rapturously applauding audience were predominantly from the UST and, therefore, presumably biased in favor of the choir. However, this reviewer is from the UP and thus objectively appraises the choir whose tour de force and vocal pyrotechnics under its conductor merit superlatives like “awesome”.

Liela S. Salgado and Claude Despalibaderas were the lively emcees. Giving Calalang and the choir moral support by their presence were officers of the UST College of Education Alumni Association and Alumni Foundation: Clotilde N. Arcangel, Evelyn A. Songco, Laura Suarez Acuzar, Fe Aldave Yap, Emma Ruivivar-Yeung and Rechilda Lumauing-Uy.

[odiefield]

Galing! Congratulations UST Singers! I really admire how the UST crowd is very solid in giving their support.

[parametricspark]

Ang narinig ko palang talaga ng live ay yung UPSA. Ang galing! Pansin ko madalas sila ma-feature sa TV.

[galileo_]

UST Singers: Awesome!
SUNDRY STROKES By Rosalinda L. Orosa
Saturday, October 25, 2008

At the Philamlife concert, members of the rapturously applauding audience were predominantly from the UST and, therefore, presumably biased in favor of the choir. However, this reviewer is from the UP and thus objectively appraises the choir whose tour de force and vocal pyrotechnics under its conductor merit superlatives like “awesome”.



Malimit kong makita si Ms. Rosalinda Orosa sa mga concert ng UST Singers. :)

[batangkorus]

Malimit kong makita si Ms. Rosalinda Orosa sa mga concert ng UST Singers. :)

ms. orosa is obviously an avid fan of the ust singers. good for her.*okay*

[choy_zee]

Congratulations, UST Singers! Congratulations, Sir Fidel! *okay**okay**okay*

[gillaume]

October daw homecoming concert ng UPSA. Just wait for announcements. My insider told me they will sing the various competition pieces that won them their Grand Prizes. Can't wait to hear them.*okay*

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First of all, I wanna congratulate the UST singers for a wonderful farewell concert a couple of days ago. I love their songs especially the songs they sang from selected Musicals.

Speaking of concerts, I saw the press release of UPSA from one of our local newspapers.

I was able to get a hold of one of my kuyas from UPSA (when I was an applicant then) and got the jpeg file of their poster from his photobucket account.

The dates of their concerts are as follows:

November 4, 2008 - Philamlife Auditorium; UN Avenue, Manila; 7:30 PM

Novemver 11, 2008 - UP Church of the Risen Lord; UP Diliman, Quezon City; 7:00 PM

For ticket inquiries: You may contact their office number: 924-9378

[choy_zee]

Wow! Ganda naman ng poster! Wagi!
Congratulations to UPSA, too! Hello to Kuya Ed and (the ever sexy) Carmela! *okay**okay**okay*

[pedrogil1007]

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The University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA), in their upcoming concerts, shares with pride the music and the songs that have made it won two (2) Grand Prizes, seven (7) First Prizes and three (3) Third Prizes in five prestigious international choral competitions in POLAND, FRANCE, NORTH WALES, HUNGARY and SWITZERLAND.

Don’t miss the two evenings of choral artistry, the Group’s share to the University’s Centennial Celebration, where the group would present a varied repertoire of European and Filipino music. The Philamlife Auditorium, U.N. Avenue, Manila and the Church of the Risen Lord, U.P. Diliman provide the venues of the concerts on November 4 and 11, 2008, 7:30 PM and 7:00 PM respectively.

The concerts will feature music by prominent Hungarian and Filipino composers like ZOLTAN KODALY, GYORGY ORBAN, KOCSAR MIKLOS, PROF. JOSEFINO “Chino” TOLEDO, DR. RAMON SANTOS, among others.

Some light Filipino music and choreographed songs will also be presented. These include Lagi Kitang Naalala, Pobreng Alindahaw, Caturog na Nonoy, Ay, Ay Pag-ibig!, and GARY VALENCIANO’S Ikaw Lamang. First Pinoy Idol GRETCHEN ESPINA, former UPSA Alto, also provides some entertainment numbers.

Meanwhile, companies are invited to patronize and enjoy UPSA’s two (2) CDs “Songs of the Season I and II” - a perfect corporate gift idea for their clients this Christmas. These two CDs, among other recordings, will be made available during the two Homecoming Concerts.

Through the UPSA’s Outreach Program, the Group had another opportunity this year to offer special performances. They visited and serenaded residents of homes for the aged, gave informative cultural shows for school kids and conducted interactive choral workshops with local choirs. These activities have fostered goodwill, understanding and unity, especially among our kababayans; in many ways than one, have also uplifted our image abroad; and has won UPSA another nomination to this year’s upcoming ALIW AWARDS.

UPSA, the only Asian choir to have won the Grand Prize in the Guido d’ Arezzo Competitions in 2001, is the ALIW AWARDEE for choral music in 2002. The Group is also the Philippines’ official entry to the UNESCO International Music Prize (2005) in Paris, FRANCE.

Tickets for the Homecoming Concerts are at Php 500 and Php 300 with a 50% discount for students with IDs. For ticket inquiries / reservations and CD orders, you may reach us at 924-9378, 0929-5614191 / 0915-6418061, 0920-9251891, 0928-7582159.

Our Major Sponsors include Madame Imelda O. Cojuangco, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) & Mr.Ramon Ang, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) & Chairman Efraim Genuino, Ambassador Philippe & Jean Henri Lhuillier of the P.J. LHUILLIER Foundation, Inc., National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Ambassador Alfonso Yuchengco & AY Foundation, Inc. and Washington Sycip & the SGV Foundation.

Other Sponsors include: Frank and Lou Tansengco, Del and Cheche Lazaro, Guia Gomez, Joselito Tapay, Mon Abad and SM Supermalls.

[namethattune]

Been listening different Filipino choirs on the Net lately. Some choirs do have similarities in a way.

UST Singers and UPCC have that bravado sound characterized by power and projection.

UPSA's sound seems to be more similar to Madz's when it comes to homogeneity, refinement and blending. No wonder a number of accomplished UPSA members through the years have gone on to joining the Madz.

Also, UPSA and UPCC both do entertaining choreography while singing. UST and Madz have very good soloists.

Listen to these choirs with your eyes closed and you'll know what I mean.

[pedrogil1007]

The UP Alumni Association will highlight great Philippine and international music as the artistic and musical contribution of the UP Conservatory of Music in a grand event entitled 100 Years of World Class Music.

The November 21 event at the UP Theater will also honor some of its most distinguished alumni and world-class chorale groups.

To be cited will be soprano Evelyn Mandac, a magna cum laude graduate of the Conservatory who took advanced studies in Julliard in the mid-60’s before she pursued a career in opera in the US. In her illustrious career, she has sung opposite world-famous singers like Placido Domingo and Jean Sutherland and performed in prestigious musical festivals and concert halls.

Also to be cited will be tenor Noel Velasco who, after capturing the Pavarotti Award, pursued an international career as an opera, concert singer and teacher.

The Conservatory has National Artists in Music among its esteemed faculty, e.g., composers Antonio Molina, Lucio San Pedro, Jose Maceda, Felipe de Leon and choral conductor Andrea O. Veneracion.

Also to be cited are choral founders Rey Paguio who founded the UP Concert Chorus and Flora Zarco Rivera who founded the UP Cherubim & Seraphim.

Young alumni will perform their compositions as well as other Philippine and international vocal masterpieces.

Performers are Camille Lopez Molina, Nolyn Cabahug, Dondi Ong, Ana Feleo, Aileen Cura, Jean Vicar, Emlyn Santos, Joseph Olfindo, Eric Ferrer, former violin prodigy Joseph Esmilla, acclaimed flutist Tony Maigue and classical guitarist Lester Demetillo.

Choral numbers will be rendered by internationally-awarded choirs of the university such as the UP Madrigal Singers, the UP Concert Chorus, the UP Singing Ambassadors and the UP Cherubim & Seraphim. Also participating is the UP Manila Chorale. The choirs will surround the venue to render the grand finale.

The presentation will be directed by Behn Cervantes.

Tickets are priced at Php500 and Php1,000 and are available at the UPAA Secretariat's Office, 2nd floor, Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP Diliman, tel. nos. 920-6868 and 920-6871, email up.alum@yahoo. com.ph.

[zion]

Congrats to the UP Singing Ambassadors for their successful concert at the Church of the Risen Lord in UP last Tuesday!

I was pleasantly surprised to hear a lot of new pieces in their repertoire, sprinkled with a few familiar staples such as Joyful, Joyful from Sister Act 2, Bulaklak, and Con Te Partiro. A large number from UPSA's repertoire are Hungarian pieces, which I assumed, they used during their competitions abroad this year, particularly in Debrecen.

It was nice of Mr. Ed Manguiat to patiently explain the stories behind the foreign songs prior to UPSA's performance of the selected pieces. What's also amazing with the group is that they never lost their ability to make difficult-sounding pieces seem "ear-candy" to the listener. Despite the heavy repertoire, I appreciated the talent behind the singing.

I particularly liked the Pinoy neo-ethnic(?) Sitsit Digidong by Chino Toledo, which had a flavor similar to UPSA's Alitaptap, but more fun to hear for me. The Inn was also an attention-grabbing song that was well-received by the audience (albeit seemingly difficult to perform due to the fact that the singers had to feign drunkenness while keeping the pitch and blending intact!).

UPSA had a few choreographed pieces this time, one of which strangely reminded me of UPCC's terpsichorean style, which is not a bad thing actually.

The concert ended with a moving rendition of You Raise Me Up (kudos to the wonderful arrangement!), with Pinoy Idol winner Gretchen Espina lending her deep alto tones as one of the soloists.

All in all, the concert was worth waging battle against heavy rains that time just to witness a world-class performance. UPSA is definitely one of the best Filipino choirs today. *okay*

[GT1]

Tanong ko lang po...Kailan pa naging trainee ng MADZ yang Eric Ganaden na yan...Guys wag kayo maniwala sa false ad na ito....

[batangkorus]

Tanong ko lang po...Kailan pa naging trainee ng MADZ yang Eric Ganaden na yan...Guys wag kayo maniwala sa false ad na ito....

Huh? Where are you coming from? I don't get it...:confused:

[herorot]

tatlong gold prizes ang naiuwi ng pilipinas.

Gold, Ethnic Category UP Vocal Ensemble-SIC Singer (Manila, Luzon)
Gold, Mixed Category Cebu Chamber Singers (Cebu, Visayas)
Gold, Pop Category Capitol University Glee Club (Mindanao)

Bronze, Mixed Category UP Vocal Ensemble- SIC Singers (Manila, Luzon)
Bronze, Ethnic Category Ceebu Chamber Singers (Cebu, Visayas)

Busan Choral Festival and Competition 2008, Busan South Korea.


Itanghal sa Buong Mundo ang Galing ng Pilipino!!!

[batangkorus]

I've heard that the Busan choir olympics is just a money-making scheme and that it's easy to "place" there. Honestly, it that true?
Just want to know the truth.

[pedrogil1007]

UPCC and UPSA in Mel and Joey in two different episodes with GMA divas:

UP Concert Chorus with Kyla and Jonalyn Viray
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMZ6COZlfHw

UP Singing Ambassadors with Kyla, Maricris and Gretchen Espina
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucNqw2ghU_Y

[herorot]

I've heard that the Busan choir olympics is just a money-making scheme and that it's easy to "place" there. Honestly, it that true?
Just want to know the truth.

mali ang mga narinig mo. The busan choral festival and competition is sponsored by the busan local government. So we didn't pay any fee (e.g. participation etc.) except dun sa pagpapadala nung audition tape. Libre and accomodation, tour, and food (except lunch.)

There were over 12,000 participants, more or less twenty choirs from indonesia, malaysia, singapore, hong kong, japan, china, US, nigeria, russia at iba pa.

Hindi madaling maka place. O Sadyang iba talaga ang galing ng mga pilipino choirs.!

heheheh :)

[batangkorus]

herorot, thanks for explaining. however, i'm quite skeptical bout what you said regarding the number of participants-- 12,000 kamo? Hmmm, if 1 choir averages around 30 members, then that means around 400 choirs joined Busan? In 2002, around 6000 participants came to Busan from 36 countries. So nag-double agad ang numbers in just 6 years.

thanks again and congrats sa choir mo. btw, anong choir mo pala?*okay*

[herorot]

herorot, thanks for explaining. however, i'm quite skeptical bout what you said regarding the number of participants-- 12,000 kamo? Hmmm, if 1 choir averages around 30 members, then that means around 400 choirs joined Busan? In 2002, around 6000 participants came to Busan from 36 countries. So nag-double agad ang numbers in just 6 years.

thanks again and congrats sa choir mo. btw, anong choir mo pala?*okay*

ay oo nga ano, pero marami kasing choirs per country like sa philippines apat, indonesia tatlo, korea siempre bongga, marami din!... hehehheheheh.

****** po, first time sa abroad na competition.. so iba talaga ang feeling! cloud 9 ehehehehe... thanks again

[edelmario]

Disclaimer: These are my personal observations and no can can contest me.

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Hi Guys, I watched the this UP concert and it was "in general" outstanding (in most cases).

You might have heard about this show or read about it in their press releases and all.

These are my comments about the choirs which sang for the show.

:)UP Madrigal Singers - MADZ

They've got new "(a lot of them)" members especially the boys section. Some came from UPCC I think and I don't know the rest of them, They sounded experienced as usual and the choir got saved by the sopranos. Soprano section ruled their part and some tenors were stick out and basses were a bit not audible. I watched the 7 pm show and the last part of it which was a "community singing of the choirs" which was not perfect. Since MADZ was in the middle and picked up by he microphones, they were actually the basis if the choir will sound good on that part and unfortunately their sopranos went hysterical during the I Can Go The Distance Part and it sounded squeaky unclean and tingling to my personal ears. I was seated on the left side of the stage (facing the stage) and the choir assigned their was the UP Singing Ambassadors wearing their infamous blue gown I've seen printed on newspapers.

:confused:UP Concert Chorus (UPCC)

Well, since some members went to Madz, they recruited a bunch of newbies too and their spot number Tong Song and some songs during the show were unbelievably dirty ... intonation wise... and they sounded trying hard knowing that this song is one of their most performed one. I saw Fortune Balasbas which is one of their old members. Their member who sang a solo part was not at par with the featured soloists but for a choir member ... good for her and thanks to the Sound Technician of that show. Jai Sabas Aracama conducted a song (Bayan Ko) I think and she looked like how she was when conducting her own choral group... am not gonna provide an adjective for her as she is also an achiever in her own right. My only frustration is if SHE and her assistant conductor have any plans to fix their intonation problem which was my main concern since then about this choral group that is highly associated with UP when I hear the word itself. Frustrating that is knowing that they are the Official University Choir and how I wish that MADZ should be put in their or anyone else better.

*okay*UP Singing Ambassadors (UPSA)

As what I've said, I was fortunately seated on the left side of the stage where UPSA was assigned by whoever directed the show (I missed the Program Notes). UPSA has the same members and they sang the Tagalog version of the Prayer and honestly, I liked the tagalog version even though sometimes unclear or garbled which fitted the show's theme which was about war and peace and unity as well. It helped the group sound the best that night since they are still intact and quite complete (I never saw there some of their old members). I praise Mr. Ed Manguiat for handling this group and maintaining their sound. It is a plus that they just arrived from their EU Tour (I watched one of their homecoming concerts and it was very long ... Gosh.. but still pleasurable to my ears esp, the Hungarian songs). For UPSA, their homogeneity singing that song (The Prayer - which was also performed and heard from them hundred times in English and Italian languages) is a proof of what we call good choral singing like what the Madrigals has been doing these past years ( I would not include the new batch of Madz for my praise in this thread though ... for now ,,, they haven't proven themselves yet as new Madz members).

UP Staff Choral

No comment as they did not perform or they were not given their spot number. They only sung during the last part together with Madz, CC and UPSA.

To all the artists not just these choirs I've mentioned, Congratulations and job well done to all of you. Good Luck and I hope that there will be improvements on the next coming months esp. the UP Choirs.

Mabuhay kayo.

[namethattune]

I also watched the "100 years" show. I was actually rooting for the Madz to have the best performance. Sadly, edelmario was on target with his comments.

UPSA though being given only 1 song to sing, was, though hate to admit it, the best performer among UP's major choirs. Just giving credit where it's due.

UPCC has to clean up its act since its reputation as UP's first official choir is at stake.

The first will be the last, and the last will be the first.

[batangkorus]

Congrats to the UP Concert Chorus for winning Aliw awards best choral group this year! After UPSA's successful european tour, Korus' aliw award adds another milestone to up's centennial year.*okay*

[pedrogil1007]

Got this from the UP Alumni Association Site:
http://www.upalumni.ph/_calendar/Program_of_UPAAs_Concert_100_Years_of_World.html

Here is the program of 100 Years of World Class Music, an extravaganza presented by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association and the UP College of Music, at the UP Theater on October 21, 2008 from 7 to 9 pm.

Scene I, Tertulia (Introduction)

Background music: Payapang Daigdig by Felipe de Leon, arranged by Lucio San Pedro
Philippine Madrigal Singers, chorale, The Light of a Million Morning, from Everlasting
Light
Joseph Esmilla, violin, Sonata in G Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach
Soprano Anita Feleo, Hating Gabi by Antonio Molina
Fides Cuyugan, poem, Bukas May Umaga, by Doming Landicho
Two tenors Nolyn Cabahug, Dondi Ong, tenors, Tangi Kong Pag-ibig, Danza,
by Constancio de la Cruz
Philippine Madrigal Singers, chorale, William Tell Overture, by Gioacchino
Rossini (1929)
UPAA gives citation to Andrea Veneracion, founder of Philippine Madrigal Singers

Scene 2, Hospital (Care-giving Songs)

Soprano Camille Lopez, Ugoy sa Duyan, by Lucio San Pedro
UPAA gives citation to Flora Zarco Rivera, founder of Cherumbim and Seraphim
Singers
UP Singing Ambassadors, chorale, Illi, Illi, Tulog Anay, Visayan Folk Song arranged by
Priscilla Magdamo
UP Singing Ambassadors, chorale, Aming Dasal, Prayer in Filipino, words by Emlyn
Santos, Music by Carole Beyers Zeiger and David Foster

Scene 3, War (Nationalistic Songs)

Soprano Eileen Cura, Pilipinas Kong Mahal, a popular patriotic song
Actor Cesar Montano appears as Andres Bonifacio writing his poem Aling Pag Ibig
Pa ang Hihigit
US based tenor Noel Velasco and UP Concert Chorus, Anak Dalita or Kundiman
Cancion Filipina by Francisco Santiago
UPAA gives citation to Rey Paguio, founder of UP Concert Chorus
Six tenors: Noel Velasco, Frankie Asiniero, and Nolyn Cabahug, Joseph Olcindo, Dondi
Ong, and Eric Ferrer; and five sopranos: Eileen Cura, Ana Feleo, Camille Lopez, Ana
Feleo, and Emlyn Santos, Mahal Kong Bayan, by Lucio San Pedro
UPAA gives citation to Fides Cuyugan Asensio as honorary alumna of the UP
Conservatory of Music
US based soprano Evelyn Mandac, Pananagutan, a contemporary Catholic hymn by
Fr. Eduardo Hontiveros
Tenor Dondi Ong, Una Fortiva Lagrima, by
UPAA gives citation to US-based tenor Noel Velasco
Soprano Camille Lopez, La Traviata, by Giuseppe Verdi
UPAA gives citation to US-based soprano Evelyn Mandac
Philippine Madrigals, UP Concert Chorus, and Singing Ambassadors, choral groups,
Pasko na Sinta Ko, Music by Francis Dandan, Lyrics by Aureleo Estanislao
Lantern parade in the audience

Scene 4, Disaster (and Songs of Supplication)

Three sopranos, Camille Lopez, Aileen Cura, and Ana Feleo, accompanied by violinist
Joseph Esmilla, Prayer is the Soul’s Sincere Desire, Protestant Hymn, lyrics by James
Montgomery, music by Bates Burt
Soprano Camille Lopez, Ave Maria, by Francisco Santiago
Three tenors: Noel Velasco, Frankie Asiniero, and Nolyn Cabahug, I’ll Walk with God,
Lyrics by Paul Francis Webester, music by Nicholas Brodzsky, for Mario
Lanza’s movie, The Student Prince (1954)
Three choir groups, Bayan Ko, by Constancio de Guzman
Six tenors and five sopranos, Be Still My Soul, from Finlandia, by Johann Julius
Christian “Jean” Sibelius

Arias

Cuando Men V, Musetta’s Aria From La Boheme, by Giacomo Puccini
Lipiano by Guiseppi Verdi
Nessum Dorma from Turandot, by Giacomo Puccini
Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo
Figaro, from Barber of Seville, by Giovanni Paisello
Habanera, (in Filipino), aria from Carmen by Georges Bizet

Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio emerge from paintings in an art gallery, to
give advise to the Filipino people

Last part, all choir groups: Prayer of Saint Francis, attributed to 13th-century Saint Francis of Assisi; No Importa La Distancia, by Michael Bolten, arranged by August Pamintuan; The Light of a Million Morning

Concert’s Theme and Performers

The concert’s theme, anti-war and calls for healing, will be delineated by two US-based renowned concert artists, soprano Evelyn Mandac and tenor Noel Velasco, including Manila-based tenors Nolyn Cabahug, Frankie Asiniero, Jonathan Badon, Nolyn Cabahug, Eric Ferrer, Dondi Ong, and Joseph Olfindo; and sopranos Aileen Cura, Ana Feleo, Camille Lopez Molina, Emlyn Santos, and Jean Vicars. Instrumentalists include Tony Maigue, Joseph Esmilla, Lester Demetillo and Sonny Yangco. Dance companies of Cora Inigo and Steve Villaluz are part of the concert. Narrators are Joonee Gamboa and Evelyn Aliling.

Participating choral groups are Philippine Madrigal Singers, UP Concert Chorus, UP Singing Ambassadors, and UP Cherubims and Seraphims.

The program includes compositions of Antonio Molina, Constancio de la Cruz, Felipe de Leon, Jose Maceda (ethnomusicologist), Lucio San Pedro, Francisco Santiago, and the arrangement of Priscilla Magdamo; religious songs; and compositions of western composers such as Johann Sebastian bach, Johann Julius Sibelius, and Giaocchino Rossini, among others. It is directed by Behn Cervantes and written by Cervantes and Chito Avecilla.

[e_coli]

Congrats to the UP Concert Chorus for winning Aliw awards best choral group this year! After UPSA's successful european tour, Korus' aliw award adds another milestone to up's centennial year.*okay*

Couldn't resist on this one...

After reading comments from edelmario and namethattune (I didn't watch the 100years so I have no comment about it), batangkorus can still come up with a sentence with the keywords "UP Concert Chorus", "Aliw Awards" and "UPSA" on it. Amazing!!! :naughty:

Really amazing!!! :naughty:

[batangkorus]

Couldn't resist on this one...

After reading comments from edelmario and namethattune (I didn't watch the 100years so I have no comment about it), batangkorus can still come up with a sentence with the keywords "UP Concert Chorus", "Aliw Awards" and "UPSA" on it. Amazing!!! :naughty:

Really amazing!!! :naughty:

Uhmmm, I don't get it. Baka sadyang mabagal lang ako pumik-up. Ano bang masama sa sinabi ko?:confused:

[edelmario]

There are errors on the list of performers and the sequence itself but thanks for posting anyways!

I also had some errors that I cannot edit anymore from my previous post about my comments about the three UP Choirs.

Use of there, their and some petty grammar errors were not checked properly. My apologies.... :mecry:

[edelmario]

Couldn't resist on this one...

After reading comments from edelmario and namethattune (I didn't watch the 100years so I have no comment about it), batangkorus can still come up with a sentence with the keywords "UP Concert Chorus", "Aliw Awards" and "UPSA" on it. Amazing!!! :naughty:

Really amazing!!! :naughty:

Uhmmm, I don't get it. Baka sadyang mabagal lang ako pumik-up. Ano bang masama sa sinabi ko?:confused:

This is so elementary!!!!!!!!!!!!

I won't use the word "apparently" but it SEEMS that this ID is from (batangkorus) CC As far as I know, UP students are very good about reading between the lines.

This is what I was talking about also, it is not bad to win an ALIW award for best choral group AS LONG AS ... and I repeat ... AS LONG AS ... you deserve it.

ALIW (sad to say) has been showering awards to choirs which do not deserve at all based on their recent activities and awards so to speak.

This award has been (in my own opinion) graciously given even to "never heard before" choral groups. Have you seen the nominees this yeas as was previously announced by one of our pexers? PAL Choral was even nominated. I don't loath this (PAL CHORALE) choral group but let us just use them as point of comparison for the meantime.

If I am new to the choral world or showbiz, I would think that PAL Choral is better than UST Singers, Madz or even UE who were not even nominated this year .... to think that these choral groups are actively bombarding the whole world with their awards ... REAL AWARDS ...

I would not want to think that there is a SCAM on this award coz I believe that a real winner is silent workers and one who maintains their identity as good choral singers.

Some choirs are obviously OVERRATED like what is happening to our own musicians. I would second the words of the previous pexer who posted, the first will be the last and the last will be the first.

[batangkorus]

Why do i feel like im being persecuted for simply congratulating a choir for winning an award? I didn't badmouth anybody. Didn't use derogatory statements...:mecry:

I think aliw awards go more for the ENTERTAINMENT value than for vocal prowess. ok, maaring may mas magaling kumanta dyan, but i think in terms of entertainment for the masses, the Korus still leads the way. or else it wouldn't survive this long...

pls. wala akong inaaway...*peace*

[Hokuto]

best college choirs:

1. madz
2. upsa
3. ust
4. ateneo
5. ue
6. upcc

:)

[edelmario]

best college choirs:

1. madz
2. upsa
3. ust
4. ateneo
5. ue
6. upcc

:)



In my opinion, this is a nice and acceptable ranking!!

[galileo_]

UST PRESENTS CHRISTMAS CONCERT '08

The University of Santo Tomas (UST) will usher in the Yuletide Season in the spirit of sharing the Thomasian talents to the University's benefactors and friends through a Christmas Concert on Wednesday,December 3, 2008, at 7:00 in the evening at the UST Chapel.

Now on its 6th year, the Christmas Concert will open with a "Christmas Fanfare" arranged by Fr. Manuel Maramba, OSB for the UST Brass Ensemble and the UST Percussion Ensemble. This will be followed by a collection of Christmas songs arranged by the UST Band and Symphony Orchestra conductor, Prof. Herminigildo Ranera . Other performers will include the UST Wind Orchestra with its conductor, Michael Jacinto.

The Concert will present some popular Filipino Christmas songs and the classics. A surprise number will be rendered by the well acclaimed pianist Raul Sunico, Dean of the UST Conservatory of Music.

Three sopranos – Ma. Austregelina Alfornon, Thea Perez and Naomi Sison will sing O Holy Night as arranged by Prof. Ranera while soprano, Rachelle Gerodias will render a song by Handel and another by N. Rodriquez.

A special performance of internationally renowned pianist, Dr. Raul Sunico, Dean of the UST Conservatory of Music will usher in the finale number for the evening's musical experience.

The finale will gather together pianist Dean Raul Sunico, tenors Eugene de los Santos and Ronan Ferrer, Coro Tomasino, Liturgikon Vocal Ensemble, UST Conservatory Chorus, UST Grade School chorus, Psalterion, and the Salinggawi Dance Troupe with the UST Symphony Orchestra.

The beneficiaries of the donation to this Christmas Concert Gala are the heritage conservation efforts of the University with a particular focus on the restoration of select painting collection of the UST Museum, the oldest school based museum in the country, and the provision of scholarship grants for the students of the Conservatory of Music.

Ms. Maricris Zobel and Rev. Fr. Isidro Abaňo, O.P., UST Secretary General are the co- chairpersons of this 6th Christmas Concert.
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[namethattune]

best college choirs:

1. madz
2. upsa
3. ust
4. ateneo
5. ue
6. upcc

:)

At this point in time, I agree. It could change though in the coming years (or even months). We'll see who steps up and who steps down. Well done.

[mimoi]

I read this from the multiply site of Thomas Schuele - from Interkultur Foundation (Musica Mundi):

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As I found out the Cultural Center of the Philippines is planning a "Philippine International Choral Competition" August 18-22, 2009. Calling the CCP yesterday I got a confirmation on that plans.

On the first view that looks nice and ambitious. When I was calling my friend Jonathan Velasco yesterday he was some irritated: does CCP really plan to push this international event trough WITHOUT including the national choral forces such as "Philippine Choral Directors Association" (PCDA) or others?

As you might know I am a Board member of INTERKULTUR Foundation, the worlds largest promoter of International Choir Competitions such as WORLD CHOIR GAMES and many others, now I am located in Paranaque City, Metro Manila. Together with mentioned "national choral forces" INTERKULTUR really could create an international event on an international level, something the Philippines really would deserve.

But that must not necessarily be the case. I do not want to push through my Foundations interests. But I believe that who ever, the CCP or INTERKULTUR or which ever organization is going to plan such event MUST include the Philippines most talented and world wide respected and recognized conductors and MUST include the PCDA where most of mentioned conductors are members of. The CCP allone, to say so, does not have the INTERNATIONAL reputation to create such event. No one in the choral world knows the CCP, but all they know the names and conductors of your nations leading choirs!

Of course the CCP could push trough regardless all advises. But at the end of the day this event is representing not the CCP only, it is representing the Philippines as one of the worlds leading choral nations, it is representing YOU choral directors working hard for many years to make your Nation be proud of having some hand full of world class and worldwide recognized choirs, coming home very successful from all international competitions in the world!!!

Yes this event can happen without INTERKULTUR being involved, (what personally I would regret). But as a German Citizen who since more than 15 years is a global player in choral music I would say: Get up an boogie pinoy conductors, don’t let that basically good thing happen without being involved. Creating the FIRST INTERNATIONAL choral competition in your country is a responsibility for the whole nation, not only for the CCP.

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I am thinking, does the Interkultur have a monopoly on all international choir competitions? I know all of us here have gone on tours with our choirs and participated in competitions and festivals organized by this group and others.

It is the prerogative of the CCP or whatever entity to organize a choir competition. Look at the members of the EGP? Does any of these belong to Interkultur? Based on experience, we can say that most of Interkultur's events are expensive and the prizes are not substantial. You may argue that there is more to the monetary rewards but tell me, how come other competition organizers offer free accommodation for the selected choirs and are still able to offer a sizeable amount? Think Torrevieja, Spittal, Cantonigros, Marktoberdorf. I can imagine that Interkultur would even charge our local choirs (in dollars) even if the event is held here in Manila. Obviously, they are expanding in Asia because this is where the money is!

I am tempted to ask Mr. Thomas, what is your problem with our own CCP organizing a competition? Is it because your business interests are sidestepped because of this development? I understand the concern about organizing the event without the consent of the PCDA since this group forms the backbone of the country's choral community. But was not the PCDA informed (even at the outset) that such an international competition is being planned? And knowing CCP, i also doubt if this event will be sustained over the next few years. But let us allow CCP to do its job and if we are not satisfied, then we can join forces to produce our own internationally-renowned choir competition. It does not always need to be sponsored by the government.

After all, it is high time that an international choir competition be held here in the Philippines.

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Merry Christmas to everyone!

[namethattune]

Organizing an rp international choral competition would be hard. too much politics. A lot of spotlight-grabbing too...:(

[napadaan_lang]

i watched the festival of john pamintuan's compositions held in UST, participated by award-winning choirs. here's my ranking:

1. ue
2. imusikapella
3. upsa
4. dlsu
5. st. scho
6. coro tomasino
7. acgc
8. *** first choir na kumanta, forgot their name

[namethattune]

i watched the concert also but i have a different ranking--

1 upsa
2 de la salle
3 coro tomasino
4 acgc

[philchorale]

MANILA BROADCASTING COMPANY'S HIMIG NG PASKO 2008
Star Theater, Star City, CCP Complex
December 9-13

The groups in bold capital letters were the Nightly Winners and
successfully entered the Finals on December 13:

OPEN CATEGORY:

On Dec 9
1. 8th of December
2. UNIVERSITY OF MAKATI CHORALE
3. Coro de San Gabriel

On Dec 10
4. MUSIC AND PRAISE CHORALE
5. Musicainta
6. Genesis Choir

On Dec 11
7. Sandiwa Chorale
8. Letran Choral Guild
9. DILG VOICE GROUP

On Dec 12
10. Kammerchor Manila
11. CORO DE MANILA
12. OMPHP Youth Ensemble

AWARDS:
1st Place - Coro De Manila
2nd Place - Music and Praise Chorale
3rd Place - DILG Voice Group
4th Place - University of Makati Chorale


CHILDREN'S CATEGORY:

AWARDS:
1st Place - Hiyas ng Pilipinas
2nd Place - Juan Luna Elem. School
3rd Place - Pasig Catholic College
4th Place - Bagong Silangan Elem. School


CONGRATULATIONS!!! *okay**okay**okay*

[zion]

congrats sa lahat ng winners!!! im sure deserving kayong lahat.
ang saya ng pasko ng coro de manila! 100k daw first prize!:eek:*okay*

[Ian_815]

COROFEST 2008 Results:

1ST PLACE: Bartholomean Chamber Singers

2ND PLACE: LIFELINE CHORALE

3RD PLACE: LIPA CHORAL ENSEMBLE

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS!!!!

[napadaan_lang]

i watched the concert also but i have a different ranking--

1 upsa
2 de la salle
3 coro tomasino
4 acgc

hahaha if you really watched the concert, alam mo ang tamang ranking. no need to be in denial na hindi maganda ang performance ng upsa kumpara sa ibang choir. bakit mahirap ba tanggapin?:bashful: honestly hindi ko naintindihan ang kinanta nila. may english song pala sa repertoire

[edelmario]

hahaha if you really watched the concert, alam mo ang tamang ranking. no need to be in denial na hindi maganda ang performance ng upsa kumpara sa ibang choir. bakit mahirap ba tanggapin?:bashful: honestly hindi ko naintindihan ang kinanta nila. may english song pala sa repertoire

I was there but was not able to watch the first 2 choirs so I really cannot make a ranking.

Well, UE was great and good for them that their members are intact. Songs were sounding good but the level of difficulty is 1. (10 clincher-1 Easy)

Their sound was grand. (They usually do it to show off their singers and not the song sometimes) like what Ms. Piquero does with her conducting.

Visayan songs were entertaining, 3 gay acting singers were cute (excluding the face though - sorry for being blatant).

Imusicapella was also good. They're one of the choirs in the country right now that explores the world of world class singing. I wish them more luck and power this 2009.

UPSA was obviously not on their best stance that night. If I am not mistaken, they just finished their performance somewhere before they went to UST.

Their distinct sound was still there even though they were not complete. They sang some songs from their newly concluded tour this year and the level of difficulty, hearing the movement of the notes, was absolutely challenging. I wonder how those songs will sound if UE, La Salle, UPCC, or even Ateneo will have their own interpretation. It's a fact that they did not sound good ON THAT MOMENT but they still is one of the bests performers that night. I wonder why UPCC and MADS were not there.

I perfectly recognize (maybe because I am more exposed to new the works of the composer) their first song which was I Thank You God for Most This Amazing Day by Whitacre. If you are a bit untrained with catching words and if you were not exposed to SAE listening, you will not be able to decipher what they were saying or singing. Like what usually Whitacre does, that song is a contemporary composition wherein words are intertwined with each other and sometimes will sound unfathomable!

For Ateneo, they sang songs which were good to the ears but not that outstanding in terms of the sound of their sopranos and the lack of bass section. Their number is not matching with the sound that they were supposed to make or not matching with what you expect from them. Ms. Hermo was very relaxed in her conducting. No show-offs. If I am not mistaken, they are also a new batch of singers who are still undergoing training with the choir. Come 2010, they might sound good! I will wait for that.


Hey, you guyz, what happened to Mads and UPCC? Why is it that they were not there? Scared to show their new batch? Just playing around ...... :naughty:

[namethattune]

Merry Christmas everyone!

Edelmario, naunahan mo na naman ako. Was about to say that. I share your comments bout upsa. For trained ears like us, we would easily decipher the quality of a choir's performance in terms of the difficulty of the songs they sing. Heck, if upsa would've picked level 1 difficulty songs, no doubt they'd sing perfectly that night. But they did not. they are a class act, choosing songs that challenge their mature musicality.

And this is what sets madz, upsa, and ust singers from other choirs -- they do not underestimate their formidable talents, and they're brave enough to challenge themselves, something other overrated choirs should emulate. nough said.*peace*

A peaceful and musical new year to all!

[enteng.00]

ang tarush ng discussyen!

[Jerusalem]

2008 is coming to an end, and once again, we are enjoined to look back at the blessings the Philippine choral community has received like the triumphs of UPSA, UE, UPCC, and PNU, among others.

UPSA has, undoubtedly, reaped some of the biggest prizes in the European circuit this year. Their seven first prizes, including top prizes in Llangollen, Debrecen, and Neuchatel, clearly reflect their current stature as one of the top choirs of UP and in the country. UP is fortunate to have UPSA under its wing.

UE Chorale's achievement in Torrevieja and Neuchatel has shown the enormous growth of this reliable choir. It's uplifting to note that musical excellence is continuously blooming in Manila's university belt.

UPCC continues to shine both here and abroad. Their Aliw Award this year is a fitting offering to UP's centennial.

PNU Chorale is commendable for its efforts to elevate their musicality by joining international competitions. The humble but formidable Ms. Modelo has guided the group in victory in the folkloric category of Cantonigros this year.

We may be experiencing economic difficulties, but our rich artistic roots as a people has given us a harvest worthy to be celebrated.

May the new year bring us more! Happy new year to everyone!

[kulang.kulang]

I was there but was not able to watch the first 2 choirs so I really cannot make a ranking.

Well, UE was great and good for them that their members are intact. Songs were sounding good but the level of difficulty is 1. (10 clincher-1 Easy)

Their sound was grand. (They usually do it to show off their singers and not the song sometimes) like what Ms. Piquero does with her conducting.

Visayan songs were entertaining, 3 gay acting singers were cute (excluding the face though - sorry for being blatant).

Imusicapella was also good. They're one of the choirs in the country right now that explores the world of world class singing. I wish them more luck and power this 2009.

UPSA was obviously not on their best stance that night. If I am not mistaken, they just finished their performance somewhere before they went to UST.

Their distinct sound was still there even though they were not complete. They sang some songs from their newly concluded tour this year and the level of difficulty, hearing the movement of the notes, was absolutely challenging. I wonder how those songs will sound if UE, La Salle, UPCC, or even Ateneo will have their own interpretation. It's a fact that they did not sound good ON THAT MOMENT but they still is one of the bests performers that night. I wonder why UPCC and MADS were not there.

I perfectly recognize (maybe because I am more exposed to new the works of the composer) their first song which was I Thank You God for Most This Amazing Day by Whitacre. If you are a bit untrained with catching words and if you were not exposed to SAE listening, you will not be able to decipher what they were saying or singing. Like what usually Whitacre does, that song is a contemporary composition wherein words are intertwined with each other and sometimes will sound unfathomable!

For Ateneo, they sang songs which were good to the ears but not that outstanding in terms of the sound of their sopranos and the lack of bass section. Their number is not matching with the sound that they were supposed to make or not matching with what you expect from them. Ms. Hermo was very relaxed in her conducting. No show-offs. If I am not mistaken, they are also a new batch of singers who are still undergoing training with the choir. Come 2010, they might sound good! I will wait for that.


Hey, you guyz, what happened to Mads and UPCC? Why is it that they were not there? Scared to show their new batch? Just playing around ...... :naughty:

excuses! excuses! excuses! sa husgado ka na lang magpaliwanag. :bop: kung pangit ang kanta, for whatever reasons - pagod, galing sa harang, kulang ang myembro, may kulani ang panga, maga ang bagang, may dismenorrhea o kinabahan, you can't tell that alibi to your audience. kung ano ang narinig nila, yun na yun!

okay, let's give UPSA 10 for the difficulty of chosen pieces, but how about for their delivery? 1? im sorry but i think they should have chosen not-so "show-off" (let me use the term more appropriately) that would fit their capacity at kayang mapanindigan. maaaring mas maganda nilang makakanta yun kung kumpleto sila (let me buy that alibi), e why choose those pieces kung hindi nga kayang patunugin ng 20+ singers? halos lumipad na si mr manguiat sa laki ng kanyang kumpas at halos maabot ang mga bituin sa taas na kanyang mga upbeat, unfortunately, hindi pa rin umabot sa audience ang tunog. besides, chill lang!! that was not a competition. as it is, featured compositions of john pamintuan ( e.g. Ama Namin, Ama Namen, De Profundis, In Supremae, and even Dayawenen na undercharacter ang pagkakaexecute) are virtuoso pieces, hayaan naman nating magenjoy ang audience. don't get me wrong, i don't mean that their performance was a disaster. but i don't think it's stellar. don't accuse the audience that their ears are untrained, i've heard whitacre's piece sang by other choirs far better. hindi pwedeng puro kapit lang ang tunog, may tinatawag na character at projection.

for your information, balita ko may prior engagement ang CC at Madz. kanino sila matatakot sa UPSA? nakakatawa. by the way, ang pogi nung nagsolo sa last song ng UPSA? type ko :naughty: ahahahahaha call the police!!! may kabayong nakawala! sorry for being blatant

[batangkorus]

Miss(?) kulang-kulang, kulang ka lang basa pansin? I don't think madz and korus are scared of anything. and i'm sure that edelmario did not mean that the other two were scared of upsa. certainly not! the fact is, you misconstrued his statements. Nag uumpisa ka ng gulo.

edelmario may be frank but his writing is far from crass. eh ikaw, halatang kagagawa mo lang ng bagong nickname. pang ilan mo na ba yan? halatang halata na pikon. if you want to defend your choir, do it with style andsubstance. or else, sinisira mo lang reputasyon ng choir mo, kaysa iangat mo. Ms. piquero, are you reading the comments of your members? yun lang.:bop::D

[kulang.kulang]

Miss(?) kulang-kulang, kulang ka lang basa pansin? I don't think madz and korus are scared of anything. and i'm sure that edelmario did not mean that the other two were scared of upsa. certainly not! the fact is, you misconstrued his statements. Nag uumpisa ka ng gulo.

edelmario may be frank but his writing is far from crass. eh ikaw, halatang kagagawa mo lang ng bagong nickname. pang ilan mo na ba yan? halatang halata na pikon. if you want to defend your choir, do it with style andsubstance. or else, sinisira mo lang reputasyon ng choir mo, kaysa iangat mo. Ms. piquero, are you reading the comments of your members? yun lang.:bop::D

huh? defend who? ue? mrs. piquero? care ko sa kanila! i was just giving my comments about upsa's performance. may mali ba sa sinabi ko? yeah right im just new here. nakakatawa lang sumawsaw at bumaba sa level nyo hehe :p

[pedrogil1007]

http://www.johnpamintuan.com/ *okay*

Maior Caritas CD
University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers 2008

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It is with great pride that we present Maior Caritas Op.5 by the composer John August Pamintuan recorded by one of the premiere choral groups in the world, the University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers under choirmaster Mark Anthony Carpio.

The selections open with Pater Noster from the 2007 European Grand Prix for Choral Singing and its original version, Ama Namin. The songs are all sacred music, except for the dark and acoustically arresting De Profundis. Other concert pieces ranging from the very difficult Alma de Cristo and Crucifixus to the poignant O Magnum Mysterium and Memorare are also included in this compilation. We also highlight the Pange Lingua and Maior Caritas, the text written by St. Thomas Aquinas, in time for the Quadricentennial of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in 2011.

The fantastic acoustics of the UST Museum is featured in this CD recording. The original ambience of the venue was preserved by laying front uni-directionals to capture the clarity of the text, middle multi-directionals for the collective choral sound, and back omni-directionals for the natural reverb, allowing you to enjoy the real atmosphere of the venue, and the beautiful voices of the singers.

This CD is now available and may be purchased online by residents of the United States and Canada at www.mdyproductions.com and from January 2009 onwards, will be available at cdbaby.com. Digital downloads will also be possible at Apple iTunes, Rhapsody, eMusic, Amazon, Napster, Verizon V-CAST, Liquid Digital Media, PayPlay, AudioLunchbox, GroupieTunes, and Ruckus beginning February 2009.

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[batangkorus]

huh? defend who? ue? mrs. piquero? care ko sa kanila! i was just giving my comments about upsa's performance. may mali ba sa sinabi ko? yeah right im just new here. nakakatawa lang sumawsaw at bumaba sa level nyo hehe :p

So natatawa ka sa sarili mo dahil sumawsaw ka sa "kababawan" naming pexers? Eh, di mababaw ka na rin kung ganun, hahaha! I agree, mababaw ka nga. Ngayon kung ayaw mong ma-prito sa sarili mong mantika at maihain sa media noche, eh wag ka na lang mag-post. sige ka, bababaw ka rin katulad namin...:bop::rotflmao:

good riddance!*peace*

[napadaan_lang]

excuses! excuses! excuses! sa husgado ka na lang magpaliwanag. :bop: kung pangit ang kanta, for whatever reasons - pagod, galing sa harang, kulang ang myembro, may kulani ang panga, maga ang bagang, may dismenorrhea o kinabahan, you can't tell that alibi to your audience. kung ano ang narinig nila, yun na yun!

okay, let's give UPSA 10 for the difficulty of chosen pieces, but how about for their delivery? 1? im sorry but i think they should have chosen not-so "show-off" (let me use the term more appropriately) that would fit their capacity at kayang mapanindigan. maaaring mas maganda nilang makakanta yun kung kumpleto sila (let me buy that alibi), e why choose those pieces kung hindi nga kayang patunugin ng 20+ singers? halos lumipad na si mr manguiat sa laki ng kanyang kumpas at halos maabot ang mga bituin sa taas na kanyang mga upbeat, unfortunately, hindi pa rin umabot sa audience ang tunog. besides, chill lang!! that was not a competition. as it is, featured compositions of john pamintuan ( e.g. Ama Namin, Ama Namen, De Profundis, In Supremae, and even Dayawenen na undercharacter ang pagkakaexecute) are virtuoso pieces, hayaan naman nating magenjoy ang audience. don't get me wrong, i don't mean that their performance was a disaster. but i don't think it's stellar. don't accuse the audience that their ears are untrained, i've heard whitacre's piece sang by other choirs far better. hindi pwedeng puro kapit lang ang tunog, may tinatawag na character at projection.

for your information, balita ko may prior engagement ang CC at Madz. kanino sila matatakot sa UPSA? nakakatawa. by the way, ang pogi nung nagsolo sa last song ng UPSA? type ko :naughty: ahahahahaha call the police!!! may kabayong nakawala! sorry for being blatant

Very well said *okay* Panalo pala ang ranking ko! FIRESTARTER! Objective lang naman po iyon. Batu-bato sa langit, UPSA lang naman ang nagagalit :D

[mas_sweet]

Bartholomean Chamber Singers? From where? Sino conductor? Ano yung Corofest? Magkano 1st place? Salamat sa makakasagot ng mga questions ko! Happy Holidays!!!

[mas_sweet]

COROFEST 2008 Results:

1ST PLACE: Bartholomean Chamber Singers

2ND PLACE: LIFELINE CHORALE

3RD PLACE: LIPA CHORAL ENSEMBLE

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS!!!!


From where ang Bartholomean Chamber Singers? Sino conductor? San ginawa ang Corofest? Magkano 1st prize?
Salamat sa mkkasagot sa mga tanong ko. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!

[edelmario]

Very well said *okay* Panalo pala ang ranking ko! FIRESTARTER! Objective lang naman po iyon. Batu-bato sa langit, UPSA lang naman ang nagagalit :D

First of all, batangkorus based on his history seems to be from UPCC. Mejo halatang me grudge kayong dalawa (or baka isang tao lang ito) sa UPSA.

First of all, I did not make any ranking for the UST concert. What I posted was my personal observation as one of the audience as well. I TRIED my best to be fair and not ballistic with my responses.
I've deliberately inserted some sentences and words that were really firestarters waiting for some blatant reactions from those pexers who are normally "out of this world" kung mag-react and normally get pissed off when their choir is being hit.

I just want to clear what I've said.

More often than not, I think the same way like namethattune when it comes to ranking but I never confirmed his/her ranking being upsa as the best performer that night. Kulang-kulang (who lives up to its name) became a victim in my bait about my comments for UE, UPSA, ATENEO and the rest of the gang.

It's very obvious what the motives are of this culprit.

Kulang-kulang showed his anger, insecurity, prejudice being a big fan of UE Chorale and we can't blame this guy because it is a fact that based on history, UP Choirs still excel in the chorale world.

The ratio of best performances in any place here and abroad of Mads, UPSA and lets include UPCC compared to any other chorale outside UP is still high. So challenge nga naman talaga para sa iba.

O ayan, walang magagalit, totoo po ito, itanong niyo pa ke Jessica Soho!

Kidding aside, my question about Mads and CC who were not there and them being scared to show their trainees was obviously petty and batangkorus was right that I wasn't referring to them scared of UPSA.

That was a festival of works of John Pamintuan like Kulang-kulang said and someone who will be so negative about comments here should not attend any concerts like those or even create new accounts here in pex just to hide the sh*t out of their face.

This sentence: halos lumipad na si mr manguiat sa laki ng kanyang kumpas at halos maabot ang mga bituin sa taas na kanyang mga upbeat, unfortunately, hindi pa rin umabot sa audience ang tunog. is absolutely INCORRECT. :grrr: Mamatay na ang hindi nakarinig ng mga kanta sa loob ng simbahang yun!

Whether that was a joke or not, that sentence is still unbecoming from a person who loves to listen to choral music and does not respect the work of a conductor or else maging ROCK music audience ka na lang. I'll be honest about this, I have since admired Mr. Manguiat for bringing out the best from non-singers especially those company choirs which garnered prizes as well in the local scene.

Siguro tama si batangkorus:

Dec 28, 2008, 05:26 PM #3699
batangkorus
Member
edelmario may be frank but his writing is far from crass. eh ikaw, halatang kagagawa mo lang ng bagong nickname. pang ilan mo na ba yan? halatang halata na pikon. if you want to defend your choir, do it with style andsubstance. or else, sinisira mo lang reputasyon ng choir mo, kaysa iangat mo. Ms. piquero, are you reading the comments of your members? yun lang.

Deny to death ka pa and bumaba ka sa level ng dating pexers? Who are you to say that at baguhan ka lang o di kaya naman e nagbabagu-baguhang account ka lang.

Whether you are from UE or not, you are nothing but a person who doesn't know what fair and just are!

I do not loathe UE per se but the people who post erroneous info here and their press release about any choir which looks like a work of a lowlife.

:bop:It is absolutely OK to post as long as the info is more or less 99.99999% correct and its done with decency and respect.:bop:

UE like what Jerusalem said is one of our country's bests this year. No questions asked about that. I will totally admire them once I feel the warmth, sarap and lasa that I usually get from Mads and of UPSA. Yung lang talaga.

Let me just give you my last words para mamatay na ang isyung ito and i narrow down ko na sa narrow minded na katulad mo (like your ID here in pex)
1. UPSA did not perform well that night period
2. Your UE Chorale had an outstanding performance that night but still it wasn't utmost as their intonation was unstable in some songs (which was their problem since then)
3. MADS AND CC are not scared of UPSA in particular as I did not mention it.

and For you Kulang-Kulang

1. Don't mention names of people especially if your information are erroneous (dahil kakarmahin ka pagdating ng araw at pag nahuli ka dito sa PEX with your IP and log-in frequency)
2. Stop creating new accounts that mess up this thread
3. Study LAW in UP or San Beda so that you'll know how to defend a person gracefully and in a manner that a judge will not have any choice but let you win the case.

For you Kulang-Kulang again, you can send me a private message and if you want we can discuss things outside this thread kahit di tungkol sa sabayang pag-awit ng mga koro ng Pilipinas as I don’t want what happened last year na naging madumi ang pex dahil sa mga katulad mo na masyadong mababaw!

Happy New Year to all Pexers and May this 2009 be filled with great success for all Filipino choirs.

I know that God is fair and just so to all singers and choristers ... just do your job, magpakagaling lagi at maging objective sa mga comments ng ibang tao and from there, you’ll reap the blessing from The Almighty who is the creator of music.

Mabuhay and UP, Ateneo at UST! :rotflmao:

[edelmario]

UST Singers, Are you still here in Manila right now? I saw you at MOA! Very well done!

[galileo_]

UST Singers, Are you still here in Manila right now? I saw you at MOA! Very well done!

i think it was coro tomasino and not the ust singers. nasa europe pa yata ang ust singers.

[agilangbughaw]

ang intense ng usapan dito. . .
Paskong pasko at new year na new year.

I hope we put this issue behind.
I hope we give respect to people that is due them.
I hope we choristers will face 2009 united.

I hope. . .
mukhang malabo, but there is hope. . .

Have a blessed New Year everyone!

[dolcissimo]

alam nyo kaya tayo nasasabihan na may UP syndrome dahil sa mga ganyang hirit which i honestly feel is uncalled for... regarding this issue.... kaya naman nagreact *** taga UE kasi naman dun sa ranking nung isa e wala man lang UE sa top 4 nya... which was obviously a joke and im sure edelmario would agree... there is no denying that they glittered that night...

ok dont get me wrong im not a big UE fan... actually im more of an UPSA fan... their performance was great as usual that is kuya ed's trademark... di naman lalabas yang mga yan kung hindi magaling at prepared... pero i hope we stop comparing choirs... like UPSA and MADZ (not this batch though) ... UPSA's sound is very homogenous... their pieces are very difficult...characteristics that would define a virtuoso choir but i really feel that their sound is too boxed to the point na may hinahanap ka pa.. walang suntok ika nga... im an avid follower of this group and i admire the decision of the choirmaster to repackage their repertoire... dati kasi di ko maintindihan... ***** kung repertoire nila ngayon ginamit nila when they competed sa EGP bka nanalo pa sila hands down... i like the sound of the older UPSA batch though lalo na sa lalaki.. ngayon nasal na di ko maintindihan....

Ang UE naman well.... may dating... *** suntok na sinasabi ko andun... but well tama.. intonation wise sa ibang kanta medyo konting hasa pa.... considering din naman na UPSA's existence is far longer than UE... let's give it to them... baby pa ang UEC pero the achievement is quite laudable. tama ba na si ms.piquero ay dating UPSA before she became a member of MADZ? kaya naman pala magaling din ang UE pinaghalong UPSA at MADZ.... i think UPSA should be proud na may anak silang UEC.... di ko lang alam kasi kung singers ba talaga o fans tong mga pexers pero sana mapa UPSa man o UE wag naman sanang lumaki ang ulo...

so let me give my personal ranking

1. tie ang UE at UPSA
2. Imusicapella
3. Lasalle Chorale
4. St.scholastica
5. Coro Tomasino (ang galing nung Pop na tagalog lalo na *** soloist)
6. ACGC
7. First choir na kumanta


Imusicapella.... sobra ang presence and i really love it... considering their number sobrang galing ng choir na ito... but i personally believed that the medley arranged by annie nep should be sung in a lighter manner and much more playfullymmm their In Supremae Nocte is superb i love it... reminds me of daemon.. Kudos sir john P

La Salle Chorale... is already an institution sa soundwise wala tayong masasabi dyan but obviously they are suffering from membership issue.. i hope dumami na ang singers nila.... ayoko lang nag repertoire archictecture... its too old for my taste... siguro like what UPSA did mag repackage???


St.Scholastica ... for a highschool choir they sound world class... specially the ethnic song just dont know the title.... nakakatawa kasi the soloist of John P's Magnum Mysterium sounded more mature compared to other sopranos in other choirs that night... super standing ovation ako after that number.... keep it up girls

Coro Tomasino.... very UST heheh u know what i mean...MALAKAS talaga.. i heard that not all are voice majors though so ok pa din naman.... i think they should work on making their sound homogenous... ask mr.manguiat for his secret hehehehe.. im sure this choir will go a long long way

ACGC... im sure their still training hard....i used to be a big ACGC fan pero sad ako lalo na pag nanonood ako sa GESU tapos kasama nila *** ACS (alumni nila karamihan) nalungkot ako u really cant help but compare pero syempre mga ate at kuya na nila un... im sure ms.hermo can still do something about it


Happy New Year sa inyong lahat!!!

Ei im sure may hope na magkaisa isa ang choirs

Kuya Ed ... isa pang Sing For Me hehehehe

[pedrogil1007]

Happy New Year, everyone!!!*partysmiley**partysmiley**partysmiley*

Tama na yang away away dyan. Just strive to be the best you can be.

I'm definitely an avid fan of the UP choirs (Madz, UPCC and UPSA) pero proud din ako sa choirs ng UST, Ateneo, DLSU and UE *okay*

[kulang.kulang]

First of all, batangkorus based on his history seems to be from UPCC. Mejo halatang me grudge kayong dalawa (or baka isang tao lang ito) sa UPSA.

First of all, I did not make any ranking for the UST concert. What I posted was my personal observation as one of the audience as well. I TRIED my best to be fair and not ballistic with my responses.
I've deliberately inserted some sentences and words that were really firestarters waiting for some blatant reactions from those pexers who are normally "out of this world" kung mag-react and normally get pissed off when their choir is being hit.

I just want to clear what I've said.

More often than not, I think the same way like namethattune when it comes to ranking but I never confirmed his/her ranking being upsa as the best performer that night. Kulang-kulang (who lives up to its name) became a victim in my bait about my comments for UE, UPSA, ATENEO and the rest of the gang.

It's very obvious what the motives are of this culprit.

Kulang-kulang showed his anger, insecurity, prejudice being a big fan of UE Chorale and we can't blame this guy because it is a fact that based on history, UP Choirs still excel in the chorale world.

The ratio of best performances in any place here and abroad of Mads, UPSA and lets include UPCC compared to any other chorale outside UP is still high. So challenge nga naman talaga para sa iba.

O ayan, walang magagalit, totoo po ito, itanong niyo pa ke Jessica Soho!

Kidding aside, my question about Mads and CC who were not there and them being scared to show their trainees was obviously petty and batangkorus was right that I wasn't referring to them scared of UPSA.

That was a festival of works of John Pamintuan like Kulang-kulang said and someone who will be so negative about comments here should not attend any concerts like those or even create new accounts here in pex just to hide the sh*t out of their face.

This sentence: halos lumipad na si mr manguiat sa laki ng kanyang kumpas at halos maabot ang mga bituin sa taas na kanyang mga upbeat, unfortunately, hindi pa rin umabot sa audience ang tunog. is absolutely INCORRECT. :grrr: Mamatay na ang hindi nakarinig ng mga kanta sa loob ng simbahang yun!

Whether that was a joke or not, that sentence is still unbecoming from a person who loves to listen to choral music and does not respect the work of a conductor or else maging ROCK music audience ka na lang. I'll be honest about this, I have since admired Mr. Manguiat for bringing out the best from non-singers especially those company choirs which garnered prizes as well in the local scene.

Siguro tama si batangkorus:

Dec 28, 2008, 05:26 PM #3699
batangkorus
Member
edelmario may be frank but his writing is far from crass. eh ikaw, halatang kagagawa mo lang ng bagong nickname. pang ilan mo na ba yan? halatang halata na pikon. if you want to defend your choir, do it with style andsubstance. or else, sinisira mo lang reputasyon ng choir mo, kaysa iangat mo. Ms. piquero, are you reading the comments of your members? yun lang.

Deny to death ka pa and bumaba ka sa level ng dating pexers? Who are you to say that at baguhan ka lang o di kaya naman e nagbabagu-baguhang account ka lang.

Whether you are from UE or not, you are nothing but a person who doesn't know what fair and just are!

I do not loathe UE per se but the people who post erroneous info here and their press release about any choir which looks like a work of a lowlife.

:bop:It is absolutely OK to post as long as the info is more or less 99.99999% correct and its done with decency and respect.:bop:

UE like what Jerusalem said is one of our country's bests this year. No questions asked about that. I will totally admire them once I feel the warmth, sarap and lasa that I usually get from Mads and of UPSA. Yung lang talaga.

Let me just give you my last words para mamatay na ang isyung ito and i narrow down ko na sa narrow minded na katulad mo (like your ID here in pex)
1. UPSA did not perform well that night period
2. Your UE Chorale had an outstanding performance that night but still it wasn't utmost as their intonation was unstable in some songs (which was their problem since then)
3. MADS AND CC are not scared of UPSA in particular as I did not mention it.

and For you Kulang-Kulang

1. Don't mention names of people especially if your information are erroneous (dahil kakarmahin ka pagdating ng araw at pag nahuli ka dito sa PEX with your IP and log-in frequency)
2. Stop creating new accounts that mess up this thread
3. Study LAW in UP or San Beda so that you'll know how to defend a person gracefully and in a manner that a judge will not have any choice but let you win the case.

For you Kulang-Kulang again, you can send me a private message and if you want we can discuss things outside this thread kahit di tungkol sa sabayang pag-awit ng mga koro ng Pilipinas as I don’t want what happened last year na naging madumi ang pex dahil sa mga katulad mo na masyadong mababaw!

Happy New Year to all Pexers and May this 2009 be filled with great success for all Filipino choirs.

I know that God is fair and just so to all singers and choristers ... just do your job, magpakagaling lagi at maging objective sa mga comments ng ibang tao and from there, you’ll reap the blessing from The Almighty who is the creator of music.

Mabuhay and UP, Ateneo at UST! :rotflmao:

i am enjoying this thread a lot. i am not a big fan of UE. i just think their better than UPSA, based on what i've heard.

you're right, pexers should post correct info here. so, i went over your previous posts to validate your "99.99999%" statement. then i found this...



NO Grand Prize for Torrevieja. Madz got 2 first prizes in 2004 while UPSA got 3 first prizes in 2005.

hahahahaha! ano ba yung competition na yun? habanera y polifonia y etnico? ;) check the website: www.habaneras.org. i've searched it from google. correct, no grand prize in that competition. correct, madz won two 1st prizes (in polyphony and habanera). and, upsa won in polyphony, habanera and what else? :hmm: may isa pa bang category to make 3 1st prizes? check this site http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fbqFsZt-jk upsa won only 1 1st prize.

watch your words, bumabalik sa ** ang mga sinasabi mo.

so you "deliberately inserted some sentences and words that were really firestarters waiting for some blatant reactions". dudumi ang thread na ito dahil sa mga taong katulad mo. your intention is not to foster peace here. your actually baiting, tapos manggagalaiti ka sa mga reactions. doings of a lowlife.

"Mamatay na ang hindi nakarinig ng mga kanta sa loob ng simbahang yun!" - wow, commenting with class!:naughty: what i meant in my statement was - MAHINA! can't you read between the lines? or your myopic view is the result of your blind fanaticism?

happy new year sa lahat! more power sa mga pinoy choirs ngayong 2009! congrats to all choirs na nag-ani ng tagumpay nung 2008!

[don_simoun]

http://www.johnpamintuan.com/ *okay*

Maior Caritas CD
University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers 2008

http://www.johnpamintuan.com/uploads/1/4/0/8/1408521/9177766.jpg

It is with great pride that we present Maior Caritas Op.5 by the composer John August Pamintuan recorded by one of the premiere choral groups in the world, the University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers under choirmaster Mark Anthony Carpio.

The selections open with Pater Noster from the 2007 European Grand Prix for Choral Singing and its original version, Ama Namin. The songs are all sacred music, except for the dark and acoustically arresting De Profundis. Other concert pieces ranging from the very difficult Alma de Cristo and Crucifixus to the poignant O Magnum Mysterium and Memorare are also included in this compilation. We also highlight the Pange Lingua and Maior Caritas, the text written by St. Thomas Aquinas, in time for the Quadricentennial of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in 2011.

The fantastic acoustics of the UST Museum is featured in this CD recording. The original ambience of the venue was preserved by laying front uni-directionals to capture the clarity of the text, middle multi-directionals for the collective choral sound, and back omni-directionals for the natural reverb, allowing you to enjoy the real atmosphere of the venue, and the beautiful voices of the singers.

This CD is now available and may be purchased online by residents of the United States and Canada at www.mdyproductions.com and from January 2009 onwards, will be available at cdbaby.com. Digital downloads will also be possible at Apple iTunes, Rhapsody, eMusic, Amazon, Napster, Verizon V-CAST, Liquid Digital Media, PayPlay, AudioLunchbox, GroupieTunes, and Ruckus beginning February 2009.

USA
AMC Music, 4819 Feagan Street, Houston, TX 77007
Beethoven & Company, 1415 Timberlane Road Ste. 210, Tallahassee, FL 32312
Cliff Hill Music Company, 608 South Main Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
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Musical Resources, 2020 N Holland Sylvania Rd., Toledo, OH 43615
The Musical Source, 1409 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
Music Mart Inc., 3301 Carlisle Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Octavo Corporation, 2000 E Michigan St, Evansville, IN 47711
Spectrum Music, 1844 B Massachusetts Aven., Lexington, MA 02420

AUSTRIA
Mayrische Musikalienhandlung GmbH., Theatergasse, A-5020 Salzburg

FRANCE
Editions a Coeur Joie, 24 avenue Joannes Masset, F-69263 Lyon Cedex 09

GERMANY
Bartels Noten, Wachstrasse 18, DE-28195 Bremen
Musik Service Manfred Bender, Wiesbadener Str. 17a, DE-65719 Hofheim-Wallau
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NETHERLANDS
Muziekhandel Bergmann BV, Koningstraat 19, NL-6811 DG Arnheim

NORWAY
Cantando Musikkforlag A/S, Normannsgate 24, NO-4014 STAVANGER, NORWAY
Norsk Korsenter A/S, Nedre Vollgate 3, NO-0158 Oslo, NORWAY

SLOVENIA
ASTRUM Music Publications,Cankarjeva 7SI-4290 Trzic SLOVENIA

SWITZERLAND
Sympaphonie S.A., Rue Derrière- Chapelle, Case postale 407, CH-1530 Payerne, SWITZERLAND

JAPAN
Pana Musica, 3-2-3 Kaiden, Nagaokakyo, Kyoto JAPAN 617-0826

Question:

Is there any way na mabenta rin dito sa Pinas yung album na yun? Gusto ko kasing bumili e. :depressed:

[enteng.00]

FYI everyone, Coro Tomasino is NOT the UST Singers. Thank you.

---------------

The UST Singers are back in Manila, and they choose to get more worthwhile engagements to attend to...

Im sure you are all quite curious about their sound - kelan ba tayo binigo ng UST Singers? With only 27 members, they're as fierce as ever. Sir Fidel, ikaw ay isang henyo!

Happy New Year everyone.

[pedrogil1007]

Correction from John Pamintuan:

the maior caritas press release ends with february 2009. the foreign distributors that you pasted (while omitting a very important copyright assignment to astrum slovenia) are in charge of selling the book, not the cd. thanks.

[displ@y]

The Philippine Madrigal Singers, in my opinion, are the best in the country. Kasi sa European Grand Prix for chorale singing (one of the most sought after awards in chorale singing), ang Philippine Madrigal Singers pa lang ang nananalo dito. Twice pa nila ito nagawa! (A feat unmatched by any other chorale in the world). *Though I think nanalo ang A.P.Z. Tone Tomšič from slovenia for this year. Kung totoo yun, twice na rin nanalo ang A.P.Z. Tone Tomšič*

Sa grand finals naman, tatlo pa lang ang nakakapasok na chorale from the Philippines. Ang Philippine Madrigal Singers(obviously), University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors at ang Ateneo de Manila College Glee Club.

[don_simoun]

Correction from John Pamintuan:

the maior caritas press release ends with february 2009. the foreign distributors that you pasted (while omitting a very important copyright assignment to astrum slovenia) are in charge of selling the book, not the cd. thanks.

Ganun? So, where can we purchase the CD?

[dolcissimo]

FYI everyone, Coro Tomasino is NOT the UST Singers. Thank you.

---------------

The UST Singers are back in Manila, and they choose to get more worthwhile engagements to attend to...

Im sure you are all quite curious about their sound - kelan ba tayo binigo ng UST Singers? With only 27 members, they're as fierce as ever. Sir Fidel, ikaw ay isang henyo!

Happy New Year everyone.

ARE YOU SAYING THAT MAIOR CARITAS IS NOT WORTHWHILE ATTENDING TO????? I HOPE THAT IS NOT WHAT YOU MEANT BECAUSE THAT IS AN UTMOST DISPLAY OF ARROGANCE FOR ME. BY THE WAY IM A FAN OF THE UST SINGERS AND I DONT THINK THATS THE WAY THEY FELT ABOUT THIS CONCERT (OR SO I HOPE) PLEASE DONT GIVE STATEMENTS LIKE THAT UNLESS YOU ARE THEIR SPOKESPERSON ( I REALLY HOPE THAT IS NOT WHAT YOU MEANT)

FYI MR.PAMINTUAN IS AN ALUMNUS OF UST AND ALL THE MORE THAT THEY SHOULD BE PROUD TO SING HIS WORKS... ALTHOUGH NONE OF HIS WORKS WERE PERFORMED BY UST SINGERS (JUST DONT KNOW WHY- DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHY?)

[dolcissimo]

The Philippine Madrigal Singers, in my opinion, are the best in the country. Kasi sa European Grand Prix for chorale singing (one of the most sought after awards in chorale singing), ang Philippine Madrigal Singers pa lang ang nananalo dito. Twice pa nila ito nagawa! (A feat unmatched by any other chorale in the world). *Though I think nanalo ang A.P.Z. Tone Tomšič from slovenia for this year. Kung totoo yun, twice na rin nanalo ang A.P.Z. Tone Tomšič*

Sa grand finals naman, tatlo pa lang ang nakakapasok na chorale from the Philippines. Ang Philippine Madrigal Singers(obviously), University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors at ang Ateneo de Manila College Glee Club.

HEP HEP HEP UST SINGERS ALSO QUALIFIED FOR THE GRAND PRIX IN GORIZZIA IF IM NOT MISTAKEN HINDI TATLO PA LANG APAT NA SILA. UPMSM USTS ACGC AT UPSA

[enteng.00]

ARE YOU SAYING THAT MAIOR CARITAS IS NOT WORTHWHILE ATTENDING TO????? I HOPE THAT IS NOT WHAT YOU MEANT BECAUSE THAT IS AN UTMOST DISPLAY OF ARROGANCE FOR ME. BY THE WAY IM A FAN OF THE UST SINGERS AND I DONT THINK THATS THE WAY THEY FELT ABOUT THIS CONCERT (OR SO I HOPE) PLEASE DONT GIVE STATEMENTS LIKE THAT UNLESS YOU ARE THEIR SPOKESPERSON ( I REALLY HOPE THAT IS NOT WHAT YOU MEANT)

FYI MR.PAMINTUAN IS AN ALUMNUS OF UST AND ALL THE MORE THAT THEY SHOULD BE PROUD TO SING HIS WORKS... ALTHOUGH NONE OF HIS WORKS WERE PERFORMED BY UST SINGERS (JUST DONT KNOW WHY- DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHY?)

all caps? :rotflmao:

anyway, did i say anything wrong? or is it just your mind that interprets what it wants to interpret? :rolleyes:

[Ian_815]

From where ang Bartholomean Chamber Singers? Sino conductor? San ginawa ang Corofest? Magkano 1st prize?
Salamat sa mkkasagot sa mga tanong ko. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!

Sir Jet Torres ang cnductor ng BCS, Novaliches based yung group, Sa San Sebastian College po ginanap ang Corofest, 30k ang first prize.. *okay*

medyo matindi ngayon ang usapan ah, san nga pala po makakbili ng cd ng madz? Sir John is really a genius..

[dolcissimo]

FYI everyone, Coro Tomasino is NOT the UST Singers. Thank you.

---------------

The UST Singers are back in Manila, and they choose to get more worthwhile engagements to attend to...

Im sure you are all quite curious about their sound - kelan ba tayo binigo ng UST Singers? With only 27 members, they're as fierce as ever. Sir Fidel, ikaw ay isang henyo!

Happy New Year everyone.

im sure we're on the same team... i just dont like people to think bad about USTS.... im reacting from what you've posted... and you try to zoom out a bit... you are clarifying that coro tomasino is not the USTS obviously because the choir was mentioned as participants in the maior caritas festival.... then the logical question people would think is " where are the USTS" ... and your statement " The UST Singers are back in Manila, and they choose to get more worthwhile engagements to attend to..." what exactly do you mean with your " worthwhile engagements" im not up to word war here... and im not interpreting your statements because im biased .. i am not... im taking your statement at face value.... "worthwile engagements" therefore which engagement in your mind is not worthwhile then??? which engagement/concert are we currently discussing in this thread????

obviously your unfaced with my reaction... but next time be more sensitive... the fact that someone reacted i think you should consider that there may be something wrong with your statement... and it may be deliberate or not..... is it hard for your cognitive powers to assimilate or you just believe what your mind wants to believe???

MABUHAY ANG UST SINGERS.... STILL ONE OF THE BEST CHOIRS IN THE WORLD

[CruellaDeVil]

dolcissimo, i think enteng was referring to:

edelmario: UST Singers, Are you still here in Manila right now? I saw you at MOA! Very well done!
=========
galileo: i think it was coro tomasino and not the ust singers. nasa europe pa yata ang ust singers.
=========
enteng: The UST Singers are back in Manila, and they choose to get more worthwhile engagements to attend to...

let's be supportive of one another, ha... peace to everyone and i love you all. thanks.

john pamintuan

[Amazing_Warrior]

Ang UE naman well.... may dating... *** suntok na sinasabi ko andun... but well tama.. intonation wise sa ibang kanta medyo konting hasa pa.... considering din naman na UPSA's existence is far longer than UE... let's give it to them... baby pa ang UEC pero the achievement is quite laudable. tama ba na si ms.piquero ay dating UPSA before she became a member of MADZ? kaya naman pala magaling din ang UE pinaghalong UPSA at MADZ.... i think UPSA should be proud na may anak silang UEC.... di ko lang alam kasi kung singers ba talaga o fans tong mga pexers pero sana mapa UPSa man o UE wag naman sanang lumaki ang ulo...

so let me give my personal ranking

1. tie ang UE at UPSA


That's very well said.

There's is only one UE CHORALE!*okay*

[Amazing_Warrior]

http://www.ue.edu.ph/manila/news/2008/img/sept_08/UE%20Chorale%27s%20European%20Tour%20Competitions.jpg

The University of the East community looks forward to the arrival of internationally acclaimed UE Chorale, led by its conductor and choirmaster Anna Tabita Abeleda-Piquero and business/tour manager Darwin B. Vargas, triumphant at their 3rd European tour from July to August wherein the UE Chorale competed against equally prestigious choirs from various countries around the world.

The UE Chorale is scheduled to arrive in Manila on Monday, September 1 at 7 p.m., bringing home the following awards and recognitions:

(1) 1st Prize in Pop & Jazz Category, 2nd Prize each in Polyphony Historical Programme Category and Folk Category, Public Prize in Pop/Jazz Category and the Premio Rachelle Basuino (Special Prize for the best performance of a religious polyphonic composition), 47th Concorso Internazionale di Canto Corale Seghizzi (International Chorale Competition "C. A . Seghizzi"), Gorizia, Italy, July 9 to14, participated in by 20 choirs from 15 countries;

(2) Primer Premio (Grand Prize) de Habaneras "Juan Aparicio" de Torrevieja, LIV (54th) Certamen Internacional de Habaneras y Polifonia, Spain, July 20 to 26, participated in by 20 choirs from 17 countries;

(3) Prix de Public and 2nd Prize in Mixed Choir Category, Festival Choral International de Neuchatel, Switzerland, August 6 to 9, participated in by 16 choirs from 11 countries;

(4) 2nd Prize in Chamber Choir Category and a Special Prize for Best Programming for Choirmaster Anna Tabitha Abeleda-Piquero, Bela Bartok 23rd International Choir Competition, Debrecen, Hungary, July 30 to August 30, participated in by 22 choirs from 14 countries.

http://www.ue.edu.ph/manila/news/2008/img/sept_08/UEChorale%20in%20Europe.jpg

UE Chorale profile

# The UE Chorale (UEC) is the Official Choir of the University of the East (UE). It was founded in June 1992 as the UE Glee Club comprised by students from the different colleges of the UE. UE Chorale sings at UE official functions, participates at the MADZ Et. Al., an annual festival hosted by the Philippine Madrigal Singers; performs at several Philippine government functions and other worthy projects.


# Ms Anna Tabita Abeleda-Piquero, a member of the Philippine Madrigal Singers, has been the UE Chorale conductress since June 1999. She instilled in the UE members discipline, a sense of commitment and love for work, gearing towards musical excellence for world-class performances.


# After six months of rigorous training, the UE Chorale won 2nd place in the 1st Concurso Coral de Ateneo (1999), 1st Place in the 28th National Music Competition for Young Artist (NAMCYA) in Regional Finals and Honorable Mention in the Nationals.


# In June 2003, the UE Chorale became an ambassador of goodwill beginning with a three-month long European Tour participating in international festivals in cities in Germany, Austria, and Italy. In its First European Tour, the UE Chorale made its mark as one of the best Choirs in the world by qualifying and winning in two of the most prominent competitions in Europe. In the prestigious 40th International Chorwettbewerb in Spittal, Austria, the UE Chorale was declared overall Second Place winner in the Polyphonic Art Song category of the International Choirs Competition, besting nine countries - Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Hungary, Norway, Russia, Sweden, USA, and Austria. Because of its individual charm and appeal, the UE Chorale won the coveted Publikumspreis being voted by the public as the best choir in the competition. Being the crowd favorite, the group was the only choir invited to the Office of the Mayor in Spittal an der Drau for a courtesy call.


# Joining the ranks of internationally-acclaimed Filipino choirs, the UE Chorale competed in the prestigious 51st Guido d' Arezzo Concurso Polifonico in Arezzo, Italy where they won First Prize in the Competizione Straordinaria category, First Prize in the Nino Antonelli Special Prize category for its rendering of contemporary compositions joined by other eighteen participants from all over the world, also winning the Second Prize in the Polyphonic Category. By winning in several categories, the UE Chorale became one of only two choirs that qualified to vie for the Citta di Arezzo Grand Prize.


# Locally, the UE Chorale was chosen as the Most Outstanding Chorale Group of 2003 by the Consumer's Choice Awards and was the Grand Prize winner in the 2003 Himig ng Koro Chorale Competition.


# In June to August 2004, the UE Chorale embarked on its second European Tour, visiting Italy and France and competed in an International Choral Competition in Gorizi, Italy. The UE Chorale won First Prize in one of the categories and the most coveted Publikumspreis Award.


# In November 2005, the UE Chorale was invited to visit different cities in South Korea, joined choral festivals and performed in a series of concerts together with National Artist for Music and founder of Philippine Madrigal Singers, Professor Andrea O. Veneracion.


# In 2006 & 2007, the UE Chorale was the back-to-back Grand Prix winner at Busan International Choral Festival and Competition, South Korea, winning one gold and one silver medal in 2006; one gold medal each for Pop and Classical music in 2007.


# In 2007, the UE Chorale was honored by the 14th Congress of the Philippines, First Regular Session, with Resolution No. 195, introduced by Senate President Manuel “Manny” Villar, “commending the UE Chorale for displaying the country’s highest pride and unique artistry in winning the Busan International Choral Competition”.

[enteng.00]

im sure we're on the same team... i just dont like people to think bad about USTS.... im reacting from what you've posted... and you try to zoom out a bit... you are clarifying that coro tomasino is not the USTS obviously because the choir was mentioned as participants in the maior caritas festival.... then the logical question people would think is " where are the USTS" ... and your statement " The UST Singers are back in Manila, and they choose to get more worthwhile engagements to attend to..." what exactly do you mean with your " worthwhile engagements" im not up to word war here... and im not interpreting your statements because im biased .. i am not... im taking your statement at face value.... "worthwile engagements" therefore which engagement in your mind is not worthwhile then??? which engagement/concert are we currently discussing in this thread????

obviously your unfaced with my reaction... but next time be more sensitive... the fact that someone reacted i think you should consider that there may be something wrong with your statement... and it may be deliberate or not..... is it hard for your cognitive powers to assimilate or you just believe what your mind wants to believe???

MABUHAY ANG UST SINGERS.... STILL ONE OF THE BEST CHOIRS IN THE WORLD

:rolleyes:

[Amazing_Warrior]

^Magaling ba talaga ang UST Choir? Hindi ko pa kasi sila napapakinggan.

[Synergy07]

^they are actually the best if not one of the best along with the madz

w/o and biases, heard the ust singers and the madz.different forters but undeniably the best choral groups. (ust singers and madz)

ust singers being tagged as choir of the world is a filipino pride

[Amazing_Warrior]

^Thanks for that.

[workman]

IMO magaling ang UST. Check youtube, dami nila new videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybt9FZte5ng (with Pavarotti)

eto favorite ko ngayon...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG0MTeu5lsA&fmt=18 circle of life

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlDzAtGWKiU&fmt=18magnificat

when is the next concert of the UST singers? info please.tnx:)

[kulang.kulang]

(2) Primer Premio (Grand Prize) de Habaneras "Juan Aparicio" de Torrevieja, LIV (54th) Certamen Internacional de Habaneras y Polifonia, Spain, July 20 to 26, participated in by 20 choirs from 17 countries;

Wow buhay na buhay ang thread ngayon! :) Correction, direct translation of primer premio is 1st prize not grand prize. Inunahan ko na baka may magreact na naman and to maintain peace sa thread na ito

[agilangbughaw]

hindi naman masyadong show-off no? hehehe joke lang . . .
kasi yung mahabang press release eh pinalabas before September 1, 2008 pa . . .

By the way kulang.kulang, I have spotted another error sa press release na binigay ni Amazing Warrior. Since you're at it na din (correcting errors in press releases), try mong hanapin and tell me. Kung sirit na, ako magsasabi =)

[agilangbughaw]

Review mo to.
Good luck hunting! =)

http://www.ue.edu.ph/manila/news/2008/img/sept_08/UE%20Chorale%27s%20European%20Tour%20Competitions.jpg

The University of the East community looks forward to the arrival of internationally acclaimed UE Chorale, led by its conductor and choirmaster Anna Tabita Abeleda-Piquero and business/tour manager Darwin B. Vargas, triumphant at their 3rd European tour from July to August wherein the UE Chorale competed against equally prestigious choirs from various countries around the world.

The UE Chorale is scheduled to arrive in Manila on Monday, September 1 at 7 p.m., bringing home the following awards and recognitions:

(1) 1st Prize in Pop & Jazz Category, 2nd Prize each in Polyphony Historical Programme Category and Folk Category, Public Prize in Pop/Jazz Category and the Premio Rachelle Basuino (Special Prize for the best performance of a religious polyphonic composition), 47th Concorso Internazionale di Canto Corale Seghizzi (International Chorale Competition "C. A . Seghizzi"), Gorizia, Italy, July 9 to14, participated in by 20 choirs from 15 countries;

(2) Primer Premio (Grand Prize) de Habaneras "Juan Aparicio" de Torrevieja, LIV (54th) Certamen Internacional de Habaneras y Polifonia, Spain, July 20 to 26, participated in by 20 choirs from 17 countries;

(3) Prix de Public and 2nd Prize in Mixed Choir Category, Festival Choral International de Neuchatel, Switzerland, August 6 to 9, participated in by 16 choirs from 11 countries;

(4) 2nd Prize in Chamber Choir Category and a Special Prize for Best Programming for Choirmaster Anna Tabitha Abeleda-Piquero, Bela Bartok 23rd International Choir Competition, Debrecen, Hungary, July 30 to August 30, participated in by 22 choirs from 14 countries.

http://www.ue.edu.ph/manila/news/2008/img/sept_08/UEChorale%20in%20Europe.jpg

UE Chorale profile

# The UE Chorale (UEC) is the Official Choir of the University of the East (UE). It was founded in June 1992 as the UE Glee Club comprised by students from the different colleges of the UE. UE Chorale sings at UE official functions, participates at the MADZ Et. Al., an annual festival hosted by the Philippine Madrigal Singers; performs at several Philippine government functions and other worthy projects.


# Ms Anna Tabita Abeleda-Piquero, a member of the Philippine Madrigal Singers, has been the UE Chorale conductress since June 1999. She instilled in the UE members discipline, a sense of commitment and love for work, gearing towards musical excellence for world-class performances.


# After six months of rigorous training, the UE Chorale won 2nd place in the 1st Concurso Coral de Ateneo (1999), 1st Place in the 28th National Music Competition for Young Artist (NAMCYA) in Regional Finals and Honorable Mention in the Nationals.


# In June 2003, the UE Chorale became an ambassador of goodwill beginning with a three-month long European Tour participating in international festivals in cities in Germany, Austria, and Italy. In its First European Tour, the UE Chorale made its mark as one of the best Choirs in the world by qualifying and winning in two of the most prominent competitions in Europe. In the prestigious 40th International Chorwettbewerb in Spittal, Austria, the UE Chorale was declared overall Second Place winner in the Polyphonic Art Song category of the International Choirs Competition, besting nine countries - Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Hungary, Norway, Russia, Sweden, USA, and Austria. Because of its individual charm and appeal, the UE Chorale won the coveted Publikumspreis being voted by the public as the best choir in the competition. Being the crowd favorite, the group was the only choir invited to the Office of the Mayor in Spittal an der Drau for a courtesy call.


# Joining the ranks of internationally-acclaimed Filipino choirs, the UE Chorale competed in the prestigious 51st Guido d' Arezzo Concurso Polifonico in Arezzo, Italy where they won First Prize in the Competizione Straordinaria category, First Prize in the Nino Antonelli Special Prize category for its rendering of contemporary compositions joined by other eighteen participants from all over the world, also winning the Second Prize in the Polyphonic Category. By winning in several categories, the UE Chorale became one of only two choirs that qualified to vie for the Citta di Arezzo Grand Prize.


# Locally, the UE Chorale was chosen as the Most Outstanding Chorale Group of 2003 by the Consumer's Choice Awards and was the Grand Prize winner in the 2003 Himig ng Koro Chorale Competition.


# In June to August 2004, the UE Chorale embarked on its second European Tour, visiting Italy and France and competed in an International Choral Competition in Gorizi, Italy. The UE Chorale won First Prize in one of the categories and the most coveted Publikumspreis Award.


# In November 2005, the UE Chorale was invited to visit different cities in South Korea, joined choral festivals and performed in a series of concerts together with National Artist for Music and founder of Philippine Madrigal Singers, Professor Andrea O. Veneracion.


# In 2006 & 2007, the UE Chorale was the back-to-back Grand Prix winner at Busan International Choral Festival and Competition, South Korea, winning one gold and one silver medal in 2006; one gold medal each for Pop and Classical music in 2007.


# In 2007, the UE Chorale was honored by the 14th Congress of the Philippines, First Regular Session, with Resolution No. 195, introduced by Senate President Manuel “Manny” Villar, “commending the UE Chorale for displaying the country’s highest pride and unique artistry in winning the Busan International Choral Competition”.

[Ian_815]

IMO magaling ang UST. Check youtube, dami nila new videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybt9FZte5ng (with Pavarotti)

eto favorite ko ngayon...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG0MTeu5lsA&fmt=18 circle of life

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlDzAtGWKiU&fmt=18magnificat

when is the next concert of the UST singers? info please.tnx:)


thanks for the links.. iban batch na talaga sila, wala na atang older batches.. ilan na lang yung matatagal na sa group?

hehe, i still think, IMHO that they have the best rendition of gabaq-an and el guayaboso... trademark talaga nila yung palaban..

ano2 na pong groups ang nakapagqualify for the EGP? meron na po ba? PEACE...

[mas_sweet]

Sir Jet Torres ang cnductor ng BCS, Novaliches based yung group, Sa San Sebastian College po ginanap ang Corofest, 30k ang first prize.. *okay*

medyo matindi ngayon ang usapan ah, san nga pala po makakbili ng cd ng madz? Sir John is really a genius..

Salamat sa pag sagot! Mabuhay ka!

[dolcissimo]

ok,, i stand corrected enteng...accept my apologies,,,,

pero teka... kung MOA man un.... ang MADZ nga MOA din diba


agilang bughaw ano pa mali sa press release nang UE daliiiiiiiiiii

[choy_zee]

IMO magaling ang UST. Check youtube, dami nila new videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybt9FZte5ng (with Pavarotti)

eto favorite ko ngayon...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG0MTeu5lsA&fmt=18 circle of life

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlDzAtGWKiU&fmt=18magnificat

when is the next concert of the UST singers? info please.tnx:)


Here are a few of my favorite UST Singers' vids naman:

Pater Noster:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhbiFHyydHk

Unusual Way:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqRUJnT-Ioc

Gabaq-an:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqvDQS5EV34

Elijah Rock:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrVGyQFTvcU

Tinig ng Lupa:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5imGGEiHHw

One Day More:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of5NtXyWCEY

Scenes from the North:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEOyzIIvCwM

*okay**okay**okay*

[Hokuto]

tsk! tsk! tsk! hardselling makes one cheap and obviously flawed...and I'm not talking bout uste, madz, upcc or upsa...bato-bato sa langit...:bop::bop::bop:

[dolcissimo]

inviting ill responses by baiting is definitely flawed and is a work of a brainless critter....

obvious kung saan ka galing... and you dont have to be a rocket scientist to figure that out...

calling on pexers not to be a victim of such a lowly individual... wag po nating patulan

galingan mo na lang sa choir mo o go to church... u need spiritual healing...

God Bless Pinoy Choristers... Happy New Year

[agilangbughaw]

agilang bughaw ano pa mali sa press release nang UE daliiiiiiiiiii

I'll leave it to the UE pexers (napadaan_lang, kulang.kulang, Amazing_Warrior and others) to correct it themselves. Kung ayaw nilang sabihin yun, then the wrong info will be buried through time =)

[RougePercer]

Ano ang mali sa press release? ^

[Synergy07]

there's a big difference between factual press release giving the wrong details and information. Obviously its a flawed and non-factual. tsk. tsk

hardselling really makes your group cheap ( and i also reiterate, this is not with the Upsa,madz and ust singers-well we all know that these groups are the best in the country and even the whole world)

[RougePercer]

Paki site nga yung mga mali sa press release. ;)

[koristaakono]

http://www.upsa21.org/
The University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors, also known as the UP Singing Ambassadors or UPSA, is one of the major performing musical groups based in the University of the Philippines-Diliman (UP-Diliman) in Quezon City, the Philippines. UPSA is the State University's official performing group for choreographed choral music and resident choir of the UP College of Arts and Letters. The UPSA has performed music from different styles: classical music, international songs, spirituals, ethnic, Broadway, pop, jazz, gospel, inspirational songs and rock. As ambassadors of Philippine culture, the UPSA incorporates cultural dances, costumes and traditions from various regions in the Philippines as part of its repertoire.

The UPSA has won numerous accolades and citations, locally and internationally, including a slot at the 2002 European Choral Grand Prix.




the UPSA was initially formed as the Kalayaan Choral Crowd, a freshman dormitory choir of the Kalayaan Residence Hall at the University of the Philippines' Diliman campus. It was later reorganized as the University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors in 1980.

Edgardo Manguiat, winner of the Dirigentenpreis (Conductor's Award) in the 2nd Johannes Brahms Int’l. Choir Competition in Germany, is the Founder and Conductor of The U.P. Singing Ambassadors (UPSA). He was a former member of the University of the Philippines Concert Chorus (UPCC).

As a member of the International Federation of Choral Music (IFCM), Ed attended the 1st and the 4th World Symposia on Choral Music in Vienna, Austria and Sydney, Australia, respectively. Here, Ed attended Choral workshops and master classes under world-renowned choral musicians like Sweden‘s Eric Ericsson.

As a student at the U.P. College of Music, he studied vocal pedagogy under Aurelio Estanislao, Fides Cuyugan-Asencio, Andrea Veneracion and Elmo Makil; and choral conducting under Rey T. Pagiuo, Elmo Makil, Flora Rivera, and Joel Navarro.

Ed has served as Vocal Coach and Consultant of several NAMCYA 1st prize winners like the 3-time national winner Loboc Children's Choir of Bohol. Ed composes and does choral arrangements. His most recent works include one of the themes in the internationally-acclaimed film Magnifico.

His outstanding achievements earned him the pride of his own hometown as he received the Golden Achievers Award during the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Lipa City in 1997, and the Most Outstanding Lipeño in the Field of Music in 1993.


[edit] Awards
Like two other UP-based choirs (namely, the Philippine Madrigal Singers (the Madz) and the UP Concert Chorus (UPCC)), the UPSA has gained national prominence through its participation in international choral competitions.

Winning the Gran Premio Città at the Concorso Polifonico Internazionale Guido d'Arezzo in Italy in 2001 (thus far the only Asian choir winning the award)[1], the UPSA was eligible to compete as one of the finalists in the 14th European Grand Prix of Choral Singing in 2002[2]. Together with the Madz, the UST Singers and the Ateneo College Glee Club, the UPSA is one of only four Filipino choirs who were eligible to compete in the European Choral Grand Prix.

The UPSA was the 2002 ALIW Awardee for Best University Choir, the Most Outstanding University Choir in the 2004 Who's Who in the Philippines Consumer's Choice Awards and the Philippine entry to the UNESCO International Music Prize 2005 held in Paris, France. The choir recently concluded its 5th European Tour and Competitions, from which it brought home a Grand Prize, three First Prizes and numerous other special awards.

The UPSA also has the distinction of being the only choir that has won three awards in the 51-year history of the Certamen internacional de Habaneras y Polifonia de Torrevieja[3] in Torrevieja, Spain. This competition was also participated in by the Madridal Singers a year before UPSA joined the competition.

In the recently concluded 2008 European Tour, the UP Singing Ambassadors brought home twelve awards from prestigious choral competitions in France, Hungary, Poland, Switzerland and Wales in the United Kingdom. The awards include two grand prizes, seven 1st prizes, three 3rd prizes plus five grand prize qualifications.

In addition, the UPSA has also won awards at choral competitions in Trencianske Teplice in Slovakia and Prague, the Czech Republic (grand prize); in Wernigerode, Germany (first prize); Neuchâtel, Switzerland; Maasmechelen, Belgium; Cantonigros in Spain; Gorizia, Italy; Arnhem, The Netherlands; Pardubice, Czech Republic; Varna, Bulgaria; and Tours, France.

Gretchen Espina, the first Pinoy Idol is also a member of the UP Singing Ambassadors.


[edit] Appearances
The UPSA has performed at various cities in the Philippines and abroad. To date, they have performed in Austria, Australia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Israel, South Korea, Luxembourg, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, The Netherlands and the USA.

In addition, the UPSA also participated in the following activities:

acted as back-up chorus to international and local performers like Josh Groban in his AWAKE World Tour concert at the Philippine International Convention Center in 2007, Lani Misalucha at the 2007 Metro Manila Film Festival Awards Night in the SMX Convention Center, Kuh Ledesma and Vernie Varga in Sing For Me: The GMA Christmas Choir Festival at the Marikina Sports Park, Regine Velasquez in her 20th Anniversary concert at the Araneta Coliseum in 2006 and Wofgang's Acoustica concert at the Music Museum in 2000, to name a few;
being the only Asian participant in the 2005 Arezzo Sbandieratori Medieval Feast in Italy;
participation in the 13th Festival International de Chant Choral de Nancy in France, where UPSA earned accolades and received standing ovations in all of its performances;
performance before French President Jacques Chirac and other VIP's and diplomats in the American Church in Paris, France, for the memory of the September 11 Twin Towers Attack victims; This was aired live via CNN. Simultaneously broadcast with other major activities happening around the world for the victim of the tragedy.
performance in the Sydney Opera House to drum-up activities for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games;
participation in Mabuhay Philippines showcasing Filipino culture in choral music, painting and "haute couture" in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates in 1993 - 1994
participation in the Office of the President-Presidential Management Staff (Philippines) 2008 Christmas Party Celebrations

The UP Singing Ambassadors

Through songs and dances, members of the UPSA
act as ambassadors of Philippine culture

Sydney, August 21. What started out as something to pass the time in their freshman year graduated into a promising amateur choir.It was from this humble beginning that the U.P. Singing Ambassadors carved their harmonious legacy.




Twenty years later, the UPSA became one of the most sought-after and multi-awarded groups in the country.

Among the UPSA's international awards are: Top Prize, Folkloric Category, XL Concorso Polifonico Internazionale 1992, Italy; First Prize, Mixed Choir Category, Festival Choral International 1995, Switzerland, Third Prize, Folkloric Category, XIIIe Festival Internacional de Music de Cantonigros 1995, Spain; Second Prize, Mixed Choir Category, Nederlands International Knor Festival 1995, The Netherlands, and Fourth Place, Mixed Choir Category, 24th Florilege Vocal de Tours 1995, France.

Australia is the 19th country the UPSA has visited. Prior to their Australian visit, the UPSA has performed in Austria, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Italy, Israel, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, The Netherlands, and USA.

Singing from the heart

The Switzerland festival is one of the UPSA's most cherished moments. When the UP Singing Ambassadors joined the Festival Choral International de Neuchatel in Switzerland in 1995, technical quality, fine vocal dynamics and soulful expression gave it the multi-coveted Top Prize in the Mixed Choir Category.



UPSA was the only choir allowed to sing four encores despite the no-encore regulations. The group's moving and sensational renditions of "Minsan Lang Kitang Ibigin" (I will love you once, and forever) and "Tinig ng Lupa" (Sounds of the Earth) respectively received thunderous applause and standing ovation.

The UPSA, as the judges put it, simply "sang from the heart."

Ed Manguiat - the group's founder

It is this quality of music - soulful, singing from the heart - that separates the UPSA from most singing groups. In so many ways, this is because of the dedication of the group's founder and conductor, Ed Manguiat who loved music so much that his whole heart is poured out into every practice and performance.

Ed Manguiat is a product of the U.P. College of Music. He studied voice under the tutelage of the country's top vocal pedagogues and opera artists. He has worked with and participated in workshops of outstanding international conductors including the world-famous Eric Ericsson of Sweden while attending the 1st and 4th World Symposia on Choral Music held in Vienna and Sydney, respectively.

Australian visit

The group is in Australia upon the invitation of World Voices Australia. It is representing the Philippines in the International Choral Festival in connection with the Olympic Torch Relay from Newcastle to Sydney.

The Australian visit of the "ambassadors" is sponsored by San Miguel Corporation, Ms. Imelda Cojuangco, the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Corp, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, TARBS Filipino Channel and the U.P. Alumni Association, and NSW Chapter with the support of the Philippine Consulate General, Sydney.

[koristaakono]

The UP Singing Ambassadors: A certified hit!

AT EASE WITH SUCCESS. The UPSA fresh from their European tour.
As part of its 25th anniversary celebration, the UPSA's four-month European tour brought accolades both to the country and to the University. The UPSA took home the Grand Prize (Prague, Czech Republic) and several first prizes in prestigious choral competitions in Torrevieja, Spain, and Gorizia, Italy, namely:

* 51st Certamen Internacional de Habernas y Polifonia de Torrevieja, Spain
* 1st Prize--Polyphony Category
* Best Interpretation of a Habanera
* Premio del Publico (Prize of the Public)

* 3rd International Choir Competition of Sacred Music--Musica Sacra Praga, Czech Republic
* Grand Prize Winner / Laureate of the Festival
* 1st Prize -- Mized Choir Category
* 1st Prize -- Chamber Choir Category

* 44th "C.A Seghizzi" International Choral Competition, Gorizia, Italy
* 1st Prize -- Folkloric Category
* Best of an Obligatory Piece

* 28th "Prof. Georgi Dimitrov" International May Choir Competition, Varna, Bulgaria
* 4th Place -- Chamber Choir Category


The UPSA also had the honor to be invited in grand and historic festivals like the Arezzo Sbandieratori Medieval Feast and the 37th Festival Internazionale del Folklore in Aviano-Piancavallo, both in Italy, and the famous 13th Festival Internazionale de Chant Choral de Nancy in France where the UPSAA earned accolades and received standing ovations in all their performances.

There festivals, including the series of concerts in the Alsace Region of France, described the UPSA as a "choeur extraodrdinaire." Phrases like "heaven-sent," "celestial ambassadors," "angelic voices" and "best cultural ambassadors of your country" always accompany the newspaper articles written about them.

The UPSA's European tour also included the vists they made in institutions like the Home for the Aged in Luzern, Switzerland, and Ville, Alsace in France. They also visited many schools for children and held workshops with them, like in Nancy, France, and Athens, Greece.

Founder and musical director Ed Manguiat conducts the UP Singing Ambassadors.

[koristaakono]

The University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA)


THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES SINGING AMBASSADORS (UPSA)

The University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA), one of the finest Filipino choirs today, is the University’s Official Performing Group for Choreographed Choral Music and the Resident Choir of the College of Arts and Letters (CAL).

Founded in 1980 as a simple group of former Kalayaan Dormitory residents, the UPSA has blossomed into a multi-awarded, internationally renowned group that is especially known for its exciting concert repertoires, heart-tugging renditions, and world-class performances. It is interesting to note that the singers who weave such beautiful harmony are mostly students and alumni from the different Colleges of the University with no formal background in choral singing, who are patiently trained by its Founder, Musical Director and Conductor ED MANGUIAT.

UPSA engages itself in performances of major choral works, interpretation of all types of music from the Classicals to the most modern genre. Cultural dances from the ethnic North and South form part of its international repertoire. These they have performed in Europe, Africa, USA and Asia.

During the past years, the UPSA has embarked on various major international and national tours to share its music of friendship and love, to continue its pursuit of artistic excellence, and to serve as cultural ambassadors of goodwill of the Philippines.

In its most recent European Tours in 2001, 2002 and 2005, the UPSA held numerous concerts in various places in Europe to both Filipino and European audiences and reaped a number of valuable recognitions in international competitions including the most coveted Grand Prize of the Concorso Polifonico Internazionale “Guido d’Arezzo”, the dream prize of every choir and conductor worth its salt.

This triumph was UPSA’s ticket to represent Arezzo and the Philippines in the 14th EUROPEAN GRAND PRIX FOR CHORAL SINGING 2002.

UPSA’s achievements these past 26 years were accordingly acknowledged through the following awards:


2002 ALIW Awardee for Best University Choir
2004 Top Entertainer Awardee as the Most Outstanding University Choir in the
Who’s Who in the Philippines Consumer’s Choice Awards
2005 Nominee and Philippine entry to the UNESCO International Music Prize
(Paris, FRANCE)
Incidentally, thru the UPSA Outreach Program, the Group helps in fund-raising activities for the less privileged; visits hospital wards, homes for the aged and orphanages; and shares its music through choral workshops here and abroad.

RECOGNITIONS and AWARDS include :


1st Prize, Polyphony Category | Best Interpretation of a Habanera | Premio del Publico (Prize of the Public) – 51st Certamen Internacional de Habaneras y Polifonia de Torrevieja 2005, Torrevieja, SPAIN
Grand Prize Winner / Laureate of the Festival | 1st Prize, Mixed Choirs Category | 1st Prize, Chamber Choirs Category – 3rd International Choir Competition of Sacred Music “Musica Sacra Praga” 2005, Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC
Best Interpretation of an Obligatory Piece | Public Prize & Jury’s Indication. Folkloric Category – 44th “C.A. Seghizzi” International Choral Competition 2005, Gorizia, ITALY
4th Place, Chamber Choir Category – 28th “Prof. Georgi Dimitrov” International May Choir Competition 2005, Varna, BULGARIA
Finalist – 14th European Grand Prix for Choral Singing, Arezzo, ITALY
Grand Prize Winner | 1st Prize, Mixed Choir Category (Polyphony) | 1st Prize, Folklore Category – XLIX Concorso Polifonico Internazionale “Guido d’Arezzo” 2001, Arezzo, ITALY
1st Prize / Goldenes Diplom VII, Mixed Choir Category | 1st Prize / Goldenes Diplom VI, Folklore Category | Diregentenpreis, Conductor’s Prize | Sonderpreis, Best Interpretation of a Hungarian Composition – 2nd Johannes Brahms International Choir Competition 2001, Wernigerode, GERMANY
1st Prize, Mixed Choirs Category – Internationale Koorwedstrijd van Vlaanderen-Maasmechelen 2001, Maasmechelen, BELGUIM
Grand Prize Winner | 1st Prize / Cum Laude, Mixed Choir Category | 1st Prize / Cum Laude, Folklore Category – “Grand Prix Slovakia” International Choir Competition 2001, Trencianske, Teplice, SLOVAKIA
1st Prize, Folkloric Category – XIX Festival Internacional de Musica de Cantonigros 2001, Cantonigros, SPAIN
1st Prize, Tribute to Thomas Morley Competition | 2nd Prize, Folkloric Category | 3rd Prize, Mixed Choir Category (Polyphony) – 17th International Festival of Academic Choirs, 2001, Pardubice, CZECH REPUBLIC
1st Prize, Mixed Choirs Category – Festival Choral International de Neuchatel 1995, Neuchatel, SWITZERLAND
2nd Place, Mixed Choirs Category – Nederlands International Koor Festival 1995, Amhem, THE NETHERLANDS
3rd Place, Folkloric Category | Premio del Publico (Prize of the Public) – XIX Festival Internacional de Musica de Cantonigros 1995, Cantonigros, SPAIN
4th Place / Finalist, Open Programme Category – 24th Florilege Vocal de Tours 1995, Tours, FRANCE
1st Prize. Rassegna Internazionale di Canto Popolare – XL Concorso Polifonico Internazionale “Guido d’Arezzo” 1992, Arezzo, ITALY
2nd Prize, National Finals, College Choir Category | 1st Prize, NCR Regional Finals, College Choir Category – National Music Competitions for Young

[Zoltán Kodály]

koristaakono, if you want people to think that UPSA is hardselling itself like what UE did, it's a futile attempt. That's really cheap.

Don't underestimate the pexers' intelligence here.

haaay taga UE kasi! :bop:

anyway, lalo tuloy akong na curious kung ano talaga ang mali sa press release ng UE.

[gillaume]

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[edelmario]

i think it was coro tomasino and not the ust singers. nasa europe pa yata ang ust singers.

I think it was not the UST Singers that sang inside the Singing Christmas Tree in MOA coz I got a text from my friend that they had a different performance. (Will double check when she gets home sa Pinas or when I have a word from Sir Fidel himself)

Welcome back UST Singers! Mabuhay po kayo Sir Fidel Calalang!

[edelmario]

i am enjoying this thread a lot. i am not a big fan of UE. i just think their better than UPSA, based on what i've heard.

you're right, pexers should post correct info here. so, i went over your previous posts to validate your "99.99999%" statement. then i found this...



hahahahaha! ano ba yung competition na yun? habanera y polifonia y etnico? ;) check the website: www.habaneras.org. i've searched it from google. correct, no grand prize in that competition. correct, madz won two 1st prizes (in polyphony and habanera). and, upsa won in polyphony, habanera and what else? :hmm: may isa pa bang category to make 3 1st prizes? check this site http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fbqFsZt-jk upsa won only 1 1st prize.

Nice and easy!

You don't need to explain to me na you were referring to - mahinang sound coz I perfectly knew what you meant. I was more after your comments which were a bit sarcastic.

Well, let's forget about the Maior Caritas - UST concert for now!

I just want some clarifications here:

hahahahaha! ano ba yung competition na yun? habanera y polifonia y etnico? ;) check the website: www.habaneras.org. i've searched it from google. correct, no grand prize in that competition. correct, madz won two 1st prizes (in polyphony and habanera). and, upsa won in polyphony, habanera and what else? :hmm: may isa pa bang category to make 3 1st prizes? check this site http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fbqFsZt-jk upsa won only 1 1st prize.

My old post was a bit confusing I think and I am getting the responsibility for that and honestly, I remember that I posted that based on my knowledge from press releases of local newspapers. (What year was that ba... 2005?)

Anyway, your message above made my old post more confusing.

let us dissect your words:

madz won two 1st prizes (in polyphony and habanera). and, upsa won in polyphony, habanera and what else? :hmm: may isa pa bang category to make 3 1st prizes?

last part of that paragraph:

upsa won only 1 1st prize

Based on the usage of words and if I am a teacher here in math or logic, I will give you a grade of singko!

Maybe lets just review the awards of mads and upsa - both my favorites .... for that specific competition (no malice here, OK, just to clarify).

First of all, there is NO Grand Prize in Torrevieja like what UE attempted to insert from their previous press releases. Thank you for changing that info!

Mads awards in 2004
1. 1st Prize - Polyphony
2. 1st Prize - Habanera

UPSA's awards in 2005
1. Premio del Publico (Prize of the Public)
2. Habanera - Best Interpretation
3. 1st Prize - Polyphony

So we can therefore rephrase that, Mads got 2 awards and UPSA got 3 awards.

Please allow me to clarify this for you. The old post is not editable so here it is.

Anyways, regardless of the number of awards, these two favorite choirs are both world class. They always do their best in their respective turfs. I always look up to Mads as the premiere choral group of the country taking into account the works of Ma'am OA both for Mads and for the image of Philippines in the choral world.

Siguro OK na ito!:bop: