the Ateneo de Manila College Glee Club (ACGC) has distinguished itself as the oldest University Chorale in the Philippines. Tracing its beginnings to the year 1921, the ACGC was formed to answer the need for liturgical music in San Ignacio Church, in Mani...  morethe Ateneo de Manila College Glee Club (ACGC) has distinguished itself as the oldest University Chorale in the Philippines. Tracing its beginnings to the year 1921, the ACGC was formed to answer the need for liturgical music in San Ignacio Church, in Manila. the choir has then pioneered many firsts as a Filipino Chorale group and student organization. Locally, they have triumphed in numerous competitions, including the National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA). the ACGC has then on proudly carried the name of the Philippines during their International Tours in Europe, Asia, and North America. Since 2002, Professor Maria Lourdes V. Hermo leads the ACGC as the group’s first female conductor. Under her baton, the group has released two commercial recordings. In 2006, the group participated in numerous European competitions, where they swept all prizes in Miltenberg, Germany and garnered high awards in Arezzo, Italy. Professor Hermo also led the group’s successful Journey to the Cross Tour of Guam i...    less

University of the Philippines Manila Chorale Eman de Leon, conductor

12th International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf, Germany, www.modfestivals.org; June 10-15, 2011; Live recording; This is a service of Choral Festival Network www.choralfestivalnetwork.org; Final Chord SchlussaCHORd June 14

the University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) Liver performance at the Philamlife Auditorium in U.N. Avenue, Manila, Philippines Other videos were also used from previous concerts of the choir in their 2012 European Tour and Competitions.

the University of the Philippines Concert Chorus (UPCC or Korus) was born in 1962, during the incumbency of General Carlos P. Romulo as President of the University of the Philippines. Through its 50 years of existence, the group has metamorphosed from bei...  morethe University of the Philippines Concert Chorus (UPCC or Korus) was born in 1962, during the incumbency of General Carlos P. Romulo as President of the University of the Philippines. Through its 50 years of existence, the group has metamorphosed from being a simple University Chorale into a musical force of national and world stature. Aside from its undeniable musical prowess and versatility in performing classical, Filipino folk, pop, and Broadway genres—all with ease, the Concert Chorus is also recognized as the pioneer of choreographed song for a choir. This innovation was started by the late Dean Reynaldo T. Paguio in 1969, and flourished under top choreographers like Edru Abraham, Gener Caringal, Tony Fabella, Edna Vida, Sonia Domingo, Steve Villaruz, Rene Hofileña, Ianne Damian, Paul Morales, Allan Samonte, and Ernest Hojilla, to name a few. With current artistic and musical director Prof. Janet Sabas-Aracama, the UP Concert Chorus goes beyond the typical choir performance style through choral art forms ...    less

the TIP Choral Society is the official Chorale of Technological Institute of the Philippines consisting of select students and alumni singers from the different department choirs of Manila and Quezon City campuses.

the University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) is one of the Philippines' foremost choral groups. In its 32 years of existence, UPSA has consistently brought honor and prestige to the country, winning various prizes and awards in competition...  morethe University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) is one of the Philippines' foremost choral groups. In its 32 years of existence, UPSA has consistently brought honor and prestige to the country, winning various prizes and awards in competitions in ITALY, SPAIN, FRANCE, NEtheRLANDS, CZECH REPUBLIC, BULGARIA, SLOVAKIA, BELGIUM, GERMANY, POLAND, WALES, HUNGARY and SWITZERLAND. It is one of the only four Filipino choirs to have qualified to join the 14th European Grand Prix for Choral Singing ‑ the world'S most coveted choral prize. UPSA was also the official entry of the Philippines to the UNESCO International Music Prize in 2005. In the Philippines, it was named the Best University Choir in 2012 and 2004 at the “Who’s Who in the Philippines” 19th and 27th Consumers’ Choice Awards, respectively. Similarly, UPSA was also chosen as Best Choir in 2011, 2010 and 2002 by the ALIW Awards Foundation which recognizes excellence and achievement in the live entertainment industry. UPSA Conductor Ed Manguia...    less

Performed by Kammerchor Manila and arr. by George Hernandez last September 9, 2015 during the "Harana sa Dapit Hapon" at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), Manila. www.kammerchorManila.com

Performed by Kammerchor Manila and arranged by Jake Runestad during the Glorificamus Te II concert last April 23, 2016 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo Main theater, Manila. www.kammerchorManila.com

Performed by Kammerchor Manila and arranged by Leo Brouwer during the Glorificamus Te II concert last April 23, 2016 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo Main theater, Manila. www.kammerchorManila.com