The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Singers have made history by winning the Grand Prize at the 2024 Grieg International Choir Festival, becoming the first Filipino and Asian group to ever secure this prestigious honor in the competition’s ten editions. The UST Singers of the Philippines triumphed among 31 choirs from 10 nations during the […]
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Philippines’ Imusicapella Wins Grand Prix at Baltic Sea Choir Competition
Imusicapella, the church choir of Imus Cathedral in Cavite, Philippines, has once again claimed a prestigious Grand Prix title in Europe. The choir triumphed at the 2024 International Baltic Sea Choir Competition, one of six hosts of the world-renowned European Grand Prix for Choral Singing (EGP). Led by conductor Tristan Calliston Ignacio, Imusicapella outperformed seven […]
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UP Manila Chorale Wins Grand Prize at Poland’s Szyrocki International Choral Festival
The University of the Philippines Manila Chorale (UPMC) brought home the Grand Prize from the Prof. Jan Szyrocki International Festival of Choral Song in Miedzyzdroje, Poland, marking a triumphant return from its month-long 10th European Concert Tour. UP Manila Chorale, composed of alumni and students enrolled in different health science colleges, was the only foreign […]
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Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra Triumphs Again, Clinches Top Honors in Vienna and Bratislava
The Manila Symphony Junior Orchestra (MSJO) proudly raised the Philippine flag in Europe, achieving major victories in prestigious international music competitions in Slovakia and Austria. By showcasing Filipino talent and winning top honors, MSJO has solidified its reputation as one of the world’s leading youth orchestras. The ensemble of 40 young Filipino musicians first bagged […]
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Philippine Choirs Triumph at Busan Choral Festival, Scooping Major Awards and Grand Prix
Four Philippine choral groups led by Grand Prix winner De La Salle University Chorale dominated the 2023 Busan Choral Festival and Competition (BCFC), notching titles and top 3 finishes in all group categories. Another college choir, DYCI Dagalak, took home a title and a runner-up prize, while community groups City of Voice Chamber Singers and the Voices of the South Children’s Choir each won a runner-up prize.
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Filipino cosplayers win big at Japan Umigomi contest for marine conservation
Filipino cosplayers Ming Miho and Kami No Ryoiki have won top prizes in this year’s international Cosplay de Umigomi Zero Award online contest for marine conservation and awareness.
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UPLB Choral Ensemble bags Grand Prix in Singapore
The University of the Philippines Los Baños Choral Ensemble (UPLBCE) dominated the 10th Orientale Concentus International Choral Festival
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