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Choral Music at its finest... Upcoming Choral Events in the Philippines


Here are some of the upcoming choral events from different choirs in the Philippines.


"Aspects of Love"
Philippine Madrigal Singers (Mark Carpio, Choirmaster)
21 September 2008
Philamlife Auditorium, U.N. Avenue, Manila

"Gospel Fever"
UECP Junior Choir (Gideon Bendicion, Musical Director)
28 September 2008
UECP Main Sanctuary, Sta. Cruz, Manila


Send-off Concert
St. John Bosco Chorale
(Lester Delgado, Musical Director)
11 October 2008
St. John Bosco Parish, Makati City

"Shining Through"
Philippine Madrigal Singers
(Mark Carpio, Choirmaster)
25 October 2008
CCP Main Theater, CCP Complex, Manila

"MEMORARE: Memories in Melodies"
Sta. Teresita Parish Chorale (Ronald Raz, Musical Director)
07 November 2008
Philamlife Auditorium, U.N. Avenue, Manila

NAMCYA 2008 - National Competition & Festival

Various Youth Choirs
15 November 2008
CCP Main Theater, CCP Complex, Manila

Voices in Harmony 2008 - Final Round
Various High School Choirs
29 November 2008
Crossroad 77 Convenarium, Quezon City

"The Star of Hope"

Philippine Madrigal Singers
(Mark Carpio, Choirmaster)
6 December 2008
CCP Main Theate
CP Complex, Manila

For additional info about their upcoming performances, feel free to post your message here in my blog, thanks!

"Aspects Of Love" - A fundraising concert for National Artist Andrea Veneracion

"Aspects of Love"
Special Concert for National Artist for Music Andrea O. Veneracion

featuring bass-baritone Jonathan Zaens
and
the UP Madrigal Singers

21 September 2008
7:00pm
Philamlife Auditiorium, UN Manila

Tickets @ Php500.00



This concert is aimed to raise funds for the medical needs of the founder of the UP Madrigal Singers Andrea Veneracion, the last surviving National Artist for Music.

Entitled “Aspects of Love”, the concert will feature the UP Madrigal Singers (popularly known as Madz) with acclaimed baritone Jonathan Zaens.

Tickets are at Php500 which can be purchased at the concert venue.
Students with current valid student ID may be eligible for applicable discounts.
Since this is a special concert of the Madz, it is wise to come as early as possible because tickets may be sold out.

For ticket inquiries, write to upms2000@yahoo. com or text :
0917.8842200 (chichi abella) or 0917.7954381 (odette galura)

Congratulations Laarni Lozada!



Congratulations Laarni Lozada for being the Grand Star Dreamer for this season's Pinoy Dream Academy!

Proud of you Girl!

yeah, that's me and Laarni in the pic... :)


Laarni Losala For Grand Star Dreamer


Here are some of the reasons why you should vote for Laarni Losala for the Grand Star Dreamer for this season's Pinoy Dream Academy:



1. Excellent musicality.

2. Has mastered all the techniques taught in the academy.

3. Superb versatility in multiple music genres - gospel (Lead Me Lord, The Prayer), classical/opera (Bohemian Rhapsody, Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin), pop (On the Wings of Love, As If We Never Said Goodbye, Natural Woman), rock (Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin, Bohemian Rhapsody), ballad (Kung Ako na Lang Sana), rnb (Fighter)

4. Has fire, passion, and sincerity in singing.

5. Never requested to change the assigned song for her - a mark of a good attitude of accepting challenges and going beyond comfort zones.

6. Always pushes the limit.

7. Adaptability of modifying singing styles whenever appropriate to the song assigned.

8. She might have undergone music lessons and assistance but not all scholars who had previous music lessons are as naturally gifted with a golden voice as Laarni.

9. There are still a lot of potential left to be discovered.

10. A future diva that cannot just only hit high notes but hit them clearly and accurately unlike others who pushes too hard and still produces a flat note.

11. World class vocal prowess.

12. Her improved attitude reflects more confidence in performance resulting in increased stage presence.

13. Though she had so many issues, she still managed to leave her tears and sing like a professional on stage.

14. She is not that beautiful but in the near future with the help of skin care, she would be looking like an artista.

15. She enjoys what she's doing.

16. She's humble and does not consider herself to be the best.

17. She's transparent though she's emotional but the gifted ones may have the oddest personalities. She's gifted!

18. Can belt out difficult songs (Be it Celine's, Regine's, Whitney's, Mariah's, Aerosmith's, Aretha's, Christina Aguilera's, and other prominent artists).

19. Can duet with powerful singers without being eaten up.

20. Has that unexplainable charisma that causes others to love her or some to hate her - you might not like her but you just can't ignore her.

21. Has the support of fans worldwide based on intense activity in social networking sites and forums.

22. She's independent and self-supporting.

23. She has faith in God Almighty.

24. She loves her family and thinks about their welfare.

25. A conservative Filipina.

26. She has her own way of interpreting a song while she furnishes the smallest details to achieve an excellent performance.

27. She has a promising career and the futuristic vision of becoming one of the country's best divas in level with Regine Velasquez, Lani Misalucha, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Jaya, Kuh Ledesma, Lea Salonga, Carol Banawa, Sheryn Regis, and Frenchie Dy.

28. Her voice may not be unique and has several semblances - but there can only be one Laarni Losala and as time progresses, she will establish her own trademark.

29. Has good eye contact and focus.

30. She does not care if she wins or not because all that matters is for her to help her family and to start a singing career in showbiz.

Grand Dream Night will be held on Sept. 13 and 14 at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City.

LAARNI LOSALA FOR GRAND STAR DREAMER!!!