Schools, universities dominate int’l choral roster

MANILA, Philippines - Choral ensembles from various schools and universities headline the roster of groups that will see action in the international choral competition Sing Joy Manila 2013, which will take place at the Aliw Theater complex in December. Manila Broadcasting Co. has released the list of Filipino choirs that qualified from the nationwide auditions.

Technological Institute of the Philippines Choral Society, Kinaadman Chorale of the John B. Lacson Maritime Foundation, UP Manila Chorale, Pasig Catholic College, Himig Bulilit of St Paul College Paranaque, the University of San Agustin Troubadours, St Mary’s University Choral Society, Tabor Hill College OAD Choir, the Ateneo Boys Choir, University of Manila Singers, Juan Luna Elementary School, the Davao National High School Girls Choir, Lyceum of Alabang, Tining- Ang Koro ng Letran Calamba, Isabela State University Chamber Choir, Cebu Central School Children’s Choir, and the Central Luzon State University Maestro Singers made it to the list of choirs whose participation will be subsidized by the broadcast network. Joining them will be church-based ensmebles Coro Amadeo, Regina Coeli, Vox Amigos, Coro San Nicoleno, Calasiao Children’s Chorus, Agoo Children’s Choir and Coro Obcento.

Former MBC National Choral Competition champions Coro de Manila, Hiyas ng Pilipinas, St. Louis University Glee Club, and the Laoag City Children’s Choir will also be availing of the privilege.

Initial registration forms submitted by the different groups show them signing up for the different categories including mixed choruses and youth choirs, with the folkloric, pop, and sacred music genres as popular choices.

Choirs from other countries in the Asia Pacific region are expected to participate when the international competition unfolds on Dec. 11-15 under the aegis of Interkultur Germany and the Philippine Choral Directors Association, through the generous support of Globe Telecom.