MBC National Choral Competitions

22/10/2023

Congratulations Joel Aquino and the DLSU Chorale for winning the Grand Prix in Busan

30/05/2023

Congratulations, Los Cantantes de Manila and Darwin Vargas for winning first prize at the Marktoberdorf International Chamber Choir Competition!

12/01/2022

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=436675724827141

16/06/2021

Congratulations to those who made it to the new batch of the Sing Philippines Youth Choir!

13/06/2021

The pride of Cebu - - congratulations, Dennis Sugarol !!!!

06/06/2021

Pinoy Pride -- congratulations!!!

JUST IN: Kammerchor Manila - Grand Prix Winner, Queen of the Adriatic Sea International Choral Festival and Competition 2021

Congratulations to Kammerchor Manila and to Mr. Anthony Go Villanueva for winning Best Conductor!

The 2021 Queen of the Adriatic Sea International Choral Festival and Competition was streamed online from 4–6 June 2021, with participating choirs from Armenia, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Italy, Japan, Philippines, Poland, UK, USA, and Russia. The festival is part of the Rimini International Choral Competition which takes place in September of every year.

Winning Piece: Entreat Me Not To Leave You by Dan Forrest.
Thank you, Mr. Dan Forrest for this beautiful piece!

Video Performance:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQfloiDU5Ok (41:38-50:00)

Also, we would like to acknowledge Sir Barrie Sanchez Briones and the organizers of Macau International Choir Festival for the videos.

Thank you, Queen of the Adriatic Sea Choral Festival and Competition!

Mabuhay, Kammerchor Manila! Mabuhay, Pilipinas!

30/05/2021

Even before the pandemic, Philippine arts have found themselves in somewhat arid conditions, with the climb for recognition being fraught with challenges. Filipino choirs and their conductors know this only too well. But through persistence, perseverance, and sheer tenacity, by taking action, and thinking out of the box, choirs from the Philippines have sparkled and illumined the global stage with their talent, elan, enthusiasm, and musical artistry.

Does your choir have its own special story of resilience and triumph over adversity? Why not capture it in a short documentary with the help of young and creative filmmakers around you? Join the MBC Short Film Festival and get a chance to tell your story to the world at large as the centerpiece of DZRH's anniversary this year. For further details, email mbcfilmfest@manilabroadcasting.com or better yet, like the page of the MBC Short Film Festival

15/03/2021

Because today is the 500th anniversary. . .here's the UP Staff Choral Society :-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V25sS4ll9s

UPSCS SINGS YOYOY VILLAME'S MAGELLAN 15 DEC 2006

25/12/2020

12/12/2020

02/12/2020

Fr. Tim Ofrasio, S.J. -- liturgist and lyricist behind famous liturgical songs e.g. Alay sa Diyos, Paghahandog ng Sarili, and Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas-Palad.

This is to inform you that FR. TIMOTEO J.M. OFRASIO, SJ died about 8pm this evening, December 1, 2020, in San Pablo General Community Hospital, San Pablo City. Fr. Tim, 72, had been on home leave and tested positive for the virus. He was hospitalized several days ago but seemed to be recovering. His death is quite unexpected, except that Covid-19 has often been seen to be more treacherous and deadly than anticipated. Fr. Tim entered the Society in 1969 and was ordained to the presbyterate in 1979.

Given continued virus restraints, Fr. Tim’s remains will likely be cremated and the ashes remain with his family for now. When feasible, they can eventually be brought to Loyola House of Studies for proper obsequies. Requiescat in pace.

https://www.phjesuits.org/portal/fr-timoteo-j-m-ofrasio-sj-1948-2020/

12/09/2020

choir practice during the pandemic

30/07/2020

Farewell to one of the most respected choral arrangers -- Rodolfo Delarmente, Jr -- shown here conducting the De La Salle University Chorale on "Ilay Gandangan". Rest in peace.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--HWHyal9r0

Choir " De La Salle University Chorale" from Manila Philippines, conducted by Rodolfo Delarmnte, at the 31st International Choral Festival of Preveza Greece ...

06/04/2020

06/04/2020

A gift for You! Watch this video!

The greatest Person who lived on earth gives you the greatest gift you can ever have.

30/03/2020

The deadly outbreak among members of a choir has stunned health officials, who have concluded that the virus was almost certainly transmitted through the air from one or more people without symptoms.

24/03/2020

Most sincere sympathies to the family of eminent cardiologist Dr Raul Jara, who also succumbed to Covid-19. Dr Jara sang with the UP Concert Chorus in his college days.

08/02/2020

Can you SING, DANCE or PLAY any Light Instrument (e.g: Guitar, Flute, Violin, etc.)? Europe meets the Philippines as the Euro Talent Festival opens their 8th Season of Live Auditions in key cities throughput the country! Get a chance to represent the Philippines this year or next year in either The United Kingdom, Malta, Spain, The Czech Republic, or Germany. Show the world your talent -- Metro Manila auditions at Ayala Malls Manila Bay, ASEANA City on Feb 16. Avoid long lines and PRE-REGISTER at www.eurotalentfestival.com/pre-registration

See you there!