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Who are the Filipino choral group?
Choirs
- Malabon Concert Singers. The Malabon Concert Singers is a premiere concert ensemble based in Malabon City.
- Himig Sanghaya Chorale.
- Youth Council Choir.
- Coro Canticorum.
- Technological Institute of the Philippines Choral Society.
- Koro Perpetual.
- Mariam-Christi Harmonic Council.
- Sinirangan Chamber Singers.
Who founded the Madrigal Singers?
Professor Andrea O. Veneracion
The University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers was organized in 1963 by National Artist Professor Andrea O. Veneracion. The group is composed of students, faculty and alumni from the different colleges of the University of the Philippines (UP).
What is Philippine choral music?
The Philippines is a country that possesses unique choral traditions, excellent choirs, and fascinating composers. Along with deep tribal roots, the musical practices of the Philippines are heavily influenced by European and American traditions. This fusion of influences creates a style that is distinctly Filipino.
Who is the founder of UP madrigal singer?
Andrea Veneracion
University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers
| The Philippine Madrigal Singers | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Founder | Andrea Veneracion |
| Genre | Choral music |
| Choirmaster | Mark Anthony Carpio (since 2001) |
Who is the National Artist for music that is former faculty member of the UP College of music and honorary chair of the Philippine Federation of choral music?
Andrea Ofilada Veneracion (or Ma’am OA; July 11, 1928 – July 9, 2013) was a Filipino choral conductor and a recipient of the 1999 National Artist for Music award. She founded the Philippine Madrigal Singers in 1963….
| Andrea Veneracion | |
|---|---|
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1963–2004 |
What makes up a choir?
choir, body of singers with more than one voice to a part. A mixed choir is normally composed of women and men, whereas a male choir consists either of boys and men or entirely of men. In the United States the term boys’ choir is often applied to a choir in which the treble parts are sung by boys instead of women.
Are motets secular?
motet, (French mot: “word”), style of vocal composition that has undergone numerous transformations through many centuries. Typically, it is a Latin religious choral composition, yet it can be a secular composition or a work for soloist(s) and instrumental accompaniment, in any language, with or without a choir.
What is the UP Manila chorale?
The flowering of choral singing is not limited to one UP campus. The UP Manila Chorale (UPMC), composed of UP Manila students from different disciplines, has performed in major concerts, benefit concerts, nine European tours, with the latest tour in 2018, and performances for heads of state.
What is the history of the up mixed chorus?
The UP Mixed Chorus was originally conducted by UP College of Music Dean Ramon Tapales. Dean Rey T. Paguio succeeded him in 1969 while Prof. Janet “Jai” Sabas-Aracama took over in 1999. It became the UP Concert Chorus or simply the “Korus”.
Who is the AUP Indonesian chorale?
AUP Indonesian Chorale The AUP Indonesian Chorale is now in its sixth year anniversary of Christian ministry though music. The Chorale represent one of the accomplished touring choir of Adventist University of the Philippines. Composing entirely of Indonesian students, the group has traveled to many parts of the Philippines.
What is the history of choral music in the Philippines?
The 1960s was a turning point for Philippine choral music. In 1962, the UP Mixed Chorus was named the UP System’s official choir by then UP President Carlos P. Romulo. The UP Mixed Chorus participated in the musical extravaganza that marked President Romulo’s inauguration in 1963.