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• Wednesdays & Fridays •
(please use contact numbers above to get updates of audition venues)
• Sundays •
Atrium, College of Arts & Letters (CAL) New Building •12nn-2pm
Auditions will run until July 28, 2013 only.
(please use contact numbers above to get updates of audition venues)
• Sundays •
Atrium, College of Arts & Letters (CAL) New Building •12nn-2pm
Auditions will run until July 28, 2013 only.
Ed Manguiat and UPSA
among the awardees in the National Commission for Culture and the Arts' (NCCA)
2013 Ani Ng Dangal Awards for Music
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Ani ng Dangal or "Harvest of Honors" is an annual affair in the Philippines celebrated as a highlight and concluding rite of the Philippine Arts Festival. The Ani ng Dangal is given to a natural-born Filipino artist or group that has reaped top honors in international events. Its coverage includes the seven art disciplines: Architecture and Allied Arts | Cinema | Dance | Dramatic Arts | Literary Arts | Music | Visual Arts. March 8, 2013 | CCP
UPSA elevated to the
Hall of Fame
for Best Choral Group in the 25th ALIW Awards
Nov. 26, 2012 | Manila Hotel, Manila
Hall of Fame
for Best Choral Group in the 25th ALIW Awards
Nov. 26, 2012 | Manila Hotel, Manila
Ed Manguiat receives the trophy as UPSA was recognized and elevated just recently to the ALIW HALL OF FAME for achieving recognitions for the Best Choral
Group in 2011, 2010 and 2002.
Founded in 1976 by a group of journalists headed by Ms. Alice H. Reyes, the Aliw Awards Foundation, Inc. aims to elevate the standards of Philippine live entertainment to recognize achievements in the live entertainment industry in the Philippines. It is the pioneer in giving awards for excellence in theater, opera, dance, live vocal & instrumental shows and achievement in live entertainment industry.
Founded in 1976 by a group of journalists headed by Ms. Alice H. Reyes, the Aliw Awards Foundation, Inc. aims to elevate the standards of Philippine live entertainment to recognize achievements in the live entertainment industry in the Philippines. It is the pioneer in giving awards for excellence in theater, opera, dance, live vocal & instrumental shows and achievement in live entertainment industry.
Best Choral Group
2012 Who's Who in the Philippines
October 21, 2012 | AFP Theatre, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City
2012 Who's Who in the Philippines
October 21, 2012 | AFP Theatre, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City
The WHO’S WHO IN THE PHILIPPINES (WWP) Proudly Pinoy Excellence Award, held every 3 years since 1990, is a prestigious national tribute conferred on World-class Filipino Home-grown Outstanding Products & Companies and Outstanding Achievers in Business, Entertainment, Sports and other professional fields. This is UPSA's 2nd time to win the same award given by WWP.
LX Concorso Polifonico Internazionale Guido d"Arezzo"
Arezzo, Italy, August 23-26, 2012
Arezzo, Italy, August 23-26, 2012
The UP Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) participated for the 3rd time in this prestigious Arezzo competitions. It won two First Prizes - in the Romantic Period Music & Folklore Music Festival (which also determined the Prize of the Public) and 2nd Place in the Mixed Choirs Choirs Category. UPSA also qualified for the Grand Prix round together with choirs from Slovenia, Spain and Italy. This year the Grand Prize was given to APZ Tone Tomšič from Ljubljana, Slovenia. The UPSA won the Arezzo Grand Prize in 2001 and represented the Arezzo competitions in the 2002 European Grand Prize for Choral Singing also held in Arerzzo, Italy. Similarly, UPSA won the Public's Prize in 1992 during its 1st international tour.
Béla Bartók 25th International Choir Competition
Debrecen, Hungary, July 25-29, 2012
Debrecen, Hungary, July 25-29, 2012
The UP Singing Ambassadors won 3rd Place in the Chamber Choirs Category of the recently concluded Bela Bartok International Choral Competition in Debrecen, Hungary! To cap it all off, our dearest Kuya Ed won the Special Prize for Excellent Conducting Performance!
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UP Singing Ambassadors is PJ Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. beneficiary
Conductor Ed Manguiat receives the symbolic mock-up cheque from Amb. & Mrs. Lhuillier.
UPSA recently received support from its benefactor - the PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies, through its PJ Lhuillier Foundation Inc., Amb. Philippe J. Lhullier, Chairman, PJ Lhullier Group of Companies, and Jean Henri Lhullier, President and CEO of PJ Lhullier Group of Companies - for its "8th European Competitions & Goodwill Tour 2012." The occasion was held during the Amb. Philippe and Señorita Edna's 44th Wedding Anniversary. The assistance was made possible through the endorsement of UPSA friend Atty. Cesar Vidal.
Global Gateway Logistcs City (GGLC) supports UPSA
Dennis Wright, President of Peregrine Development International Inc, and Edwin Birkins, Vice President & Finance Officer - confirmed its patronage to UPSA's "8th European Competitions & Goodwill Tour 2012" through the administration of its prime project Global Gateway Logistics City (GGLC) now formally known as the Sabah Al-Ahmad Global Gateway Logistics City, a modern and world-class, state-of-the-art, master-planned business park with a total investment of 3billion dollars from Kuwait. It occupies 177 hectares in the Clark Freeport Zone, and is being developed by Peregrine International, a privately-owned American company with a portfolio in project development, program management, engineering, construction, operation, maintenance, and logistics.
Offering the perfect blend of prime real estate and facilities for business needs, GGLC is divided into four zones -- the Logistics Park catering to all warehousing, distribution and light manufacturing operations; the Business Park for all office requirements; the Aero Park, home to research and development, modeling and simulation, IT and centers of higher learning; and the Town Center to support retail and shopping needs.
Offering the perfect blend of prime real estate and facilities for business needs, GGLC is divided into four zones -- the Logistics Park catering to all warehousing, distribution and light manufacturing operations; the Business Park for all office requirements; the Aero Park, home to research and development, modeling and simulation, IT and centers of higher learning; and the Town Center to support retail and shopping needs.
Likewise in 2010, Peregrine Developmental International Inc., through Mr. Dennis Wright, gave an important endowment intended for UPSA's start up fund to set up the UPSA Foundation which will support its Outreach Programs and future international tours and competitions.
~ SOME 2011 HIGHLIGHTS ~
Please go to ACTIVITIES for details.
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Please go to ACTIVITIES for details.
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November 11, 2011
UPSA 's Orientation & Team Building of new trainees, with its annual Search for
The Mr. & Ms. UPSA 2011" as its culminating activity. Hardin Isadora, Antipolo City, Rizal
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UPSA 's Orientation & Team Building of new trainees, with its annual Search for
The Mr. & Ms. UPSA 2011" as its culminating activity. Hardin Isadora, Antipolo City, Rizal
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October 26, 2011
UPSA at the State Dinner hosted by Pres. Noynoy Aquino III in honor of the
President of Vietnam, President Truong Tan Sang, on the occasion of the 35th Anniversary of the establishment of bilateral relations between the Philippines and Vietnam.
Ceremonial Hall, Malacañang Palace.
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UPSA at the State Dinner hosted by Pres. Noynoy Aquino III in honor of the
President of Vietnam, President Truong Tan Sang, on the occasion of the 35th Anniversary of the establishment of bilateral relations between the Philippines and Vietnam.
Ceremonial Hall, Malacañang Palace.
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October 3, 2011
Cong. & Speaker Sonny Belmonte's Birthday Party | EDSA Shangri-la Grand Ballroom
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Cong. & Speaker Sonny Belmonte's Birthday Party | EDSA Shangri-la Grand Ballroom
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September 28, 2011
"Damayan!", a fashion show event of the U.P. College of Home Economics Alumni Association (UPHEAA) in cooperation of The Department of Trade & Industry, for the benefit of U.P. CHE Scholarship Fund.
Live music by UPSA
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"Damayan!", a fashion show event of the U.P. College of Home Economics Alumni Association (UPHEAA) in cooperation of The Department of Trade & Industry, for the benefit of U.P. CHE Scholarship Fund.
Live music by UPSA
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September 15, 2011
Investiture of new UP President Alfredo E. Pascual, UP Theatre, UP Diliman
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Investiture of new UP President Alfredo E. Pascual, UP Theatre, UP Diliman
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August 31, 2011
Ramon Magsaysay Awards, Cultural Center of the Philippines Main Theatre
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Ramon Magsaysay Awards, Cultural Center of the Philippines Main Theatre
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June 30, 2011
Mr. WASHINGTON SYCIP, Founder of SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV & Co.), celebrated his birthday
at the Rizal Ballroom, Makati Shangri-la Hotel, given by members of his staff of professionals from various disciplines. Featured artists were the SGV Chorale, UPSA & Jay Cayuca.
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Mr. WASHINGTON SYCIP, Founder of SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV & Co.), celebrated his birthday
at the Rizal Ballroom, Makati Shangri-la Hotel, given by members of his staff of professionals from various disciplines. Featured artists were the SGV Chorale, UPSA & Jay Cayuca.
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February 25, 2011
UPSA at the 25th People Power Revolution Anniversary.
Aerial shot taken from a Philippine Air Force helicopter shows people gathering at the
People Power Monument as the country celebrated the 25th Anniversary of People Power.
UPSA (in white) is seen in inverted "V" formation below the red base of the Monument.
Photo by Jonjon Vicencio / Philippine Star | (Click photo to view larger image)
UPSA at the 25th People Power Revolution Anniversary.
Aerial shot taken from a Philippine Air Force helicopter shows people gathering at the
People Power Monument as the country celebrated the 25th Anniversary of People Power.
UPSA (in white) is seen in inverted "V" formation below the red base of the Monument.
Photo by Jonjon Vicencio / Philippine Star | (Click photo to view larger image)
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February 11, 2011
100th Anniversary of Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC), Phil. Int'l. Convention Center
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100th Anniversary of Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC), Phil. Int'l. Convention Center
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February 10, 2011
Turnover Ceremony of the new UP President Alfredo E. Pascual | Quezon Hall, UP, Diliman, QC
Turnover Ceremony of the new UP President Alfredo E. Pascual | Quezon Hall, UP, Diliman, QC
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One for the Archives:
"I thank you God for most this amazing day" by Eric Whitacre, performed by the Capella of Calvin College, Grand Rapids, USA under Dr. Joel Navarro and the University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) under Ed Manguiat, when both choirs were competing in the 37th Florilège Vocal de Tours in Tours, France, May 29-June 1, 2008 |
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Max & Damaris | Tita Gigi Oyog | Gabi Geiger | Bernadette & Oliver |Istvan & Gabor | Mikmik & Eric in the Special Albums Page |
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