Maligayang Pasko sa inyong lahat!

UP College of Music in its 99th year :
Moving the Filipino Spirit to the Culture of Innovation and Excellence
2nd Semester Faculty Concert Series/Activities 2014-2015
January 2015
22
UP Rondalla
30
UP JMEG, UP Madrigal Singers, and UP Dance Company in
Meredith Monk's "A Celebration Service" (with Tom Bogdan,
Fulbright visiting specialist)
February 2015
5
12
Piano
Novo Concertante
21
UP Cherubim and Seraphim
Asian Spring Festival
26
March 2015
12
TBA
26 & 27
LiederAben
Misa by Toledo
UP Dance Co.
Symposium and Workshop on
"The Unity of Traditional Southeast Asian Music"
27, 28, & 29 Congress of the Southeast Asian Directors of Music
UP Symphonic Band
27
April 2015
UP Arco
16
23
TBA
7
14
Violin & Guitar
Winds & Keyboard Department
May 2015
UP Concert Chorus
New compositions for the Symphonic Band
Maligayang Pasko sa inyong lahat!
Copyright U.P. College of Music, 2014
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
U.P. College of Music
In what will be a remembered event in the future
pages of Philippine music history, I am thrilled
with joy and proud of the achievements of my
colleagues in the UP College of Music for their
skill, determination, hard work, and cooperation
that enabled the production of this first Filipino
jazz rendition of the classic Handel's oratorio
Messiah (Christmas portion) in the country.
Deciding to embark on this herculean project
barely two months ago, it was not easy for Rayben Maigue (conductor), Jai
Aracama (Choirmaster), and Krina Cayabyab (arranger) to immediately accept
the project given the limited time left before now. But they did. Thanks to
Pete Lacaba who finished the Filipino translation with speed and assurance,
this triumvirate of musicians from the College was enthused with the idea
that, back then, was quite fuzzy, except that they had the collective will to
surmount the artistic requirements. To tell the truth, the project was a
constant obsession for Rayben who already expressed intention to initiate this
last year. As dean, I bit on the bullet because I am aware of the symbolic
meaning of what a translated Messiah can mean in this current interconnected
world order--especially from the point of view of the Filipinos. As things now
stand, there has to be a push in our culture, moving our tradition by injecting
new ideas to it. Coupling excellence with innovation is the way, I believe, for
culture to have a bright future. This Pinoy jazz Messiah is an example of this
for it moves culture to the steps of time and it puts an end to the passive
inertia of tradition's routines that stifle creative and critical thinking. The
project could not have happened without Pete and our triumverate jazzers
who mediated the vision. I thank them for taking on the challenge of making
this music become different--driving it forward to new-ness and therefore
rejuvinating our ways of doing things. I am awed at how brilliant these music
teachers from the College of Music really are. Rayben, Jai, and Krina are
absolutely some of the finest professional Filipino musicians today. I thank this
wonderful trio plus Pete for his salinawit who has been, in a way, a lynchpin
to this on-going Filipino culture of excellence and innovation.
Congratulations to Pete, Jai, Rayben, Krina, and to all the choirs tonight who
are truly part of this dynamic way of viewing culture. We, in UP, are lucky to
have the support of administrators who value innovation and the freedom to
artistic expressions.
Mabuhay to us all!
Jose S. Buenconsejo
Concert Program
Jazz Handel’s Messiah
December 5, 2014 6:30 p.m. Friday
University Theater
Jazz Handel’s Messiah
Isinalin sa Filipino ni Pete Lacaba
Nilapatan ng Musika ni Krina Cayabyab
Overture ………………………………………………………………………………………………..UP Jazz Ensemble
The Lord is My Shepherd ..............................................Carlos Pizarro (1966 - )
Bata ang Bukas .........................................................Ryan Cayabyab (1954 - )
Aliwin Nyo Ang Bayan Ko……………………………………………………… Myron C. De La Cruz, Tenor
(Comfort Ye My People)
University of the Philippines Cherubim and Seraphim
Elena R. Mirano, Conductor
Bawat Lambak ay Itataas……………………………………………………… Myron C. De La Cruz, Tenor
Every Valley Shall be Exalted)
With a Little Help from My Friends/.. ................Greg Jasperse/Ed Lojeski (1952 - )
Happy Together
Tatlong Tulog na Lang Pasko na/.................................Nonoy Diestro (1963-2013)
Sa May Bahay ang Aming Bati
Gerry De Leon (1958 -), arr.
University of the Philippines Staff Chorale
Christopher Reyes, Conductor
12 Days of Christmas (Traditional) ...................................Geoffrey Keating, arr.
Ezekiel Saw de Wheel ..........................................William Dawson (1899 – 1990)
Norman Luboff (1917 – 1987), arr.
University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors
Eduardo Manguiat, Conductor
The Battle of Jericho ........................................Moses Hogan (1957 - 2003), arr.
He's Got the Whole World ..........................................Ray Liebau (1937 - ), arr.
University of the Philippines Concert Chorus
Janet S. Aracama, Conductor
Da Coconut Nut ........................................................Ryan Cayabyab (1954 - )
Pinoy Snow Medley..............................................Krina Cayabyab (1987 - ), arr.
University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers
Mark Anthony Carpio, Conductor
Jingle Bells Jazz .......................................................................Traditional
Sleigh Ride .........................................................Leroy Anderson (1908-1975)
University of the Philippines Jazz Ensemble
Raymundo R. Maigue, Conductor
At ang Luwalhati ng Panginoon………………………………………………..……………………..………Chorus
(And the Glory of the Lord)
Ito Ang Wika ng Panginoon………………………………………………….… Jonathan E. Mendoza, Bass
(Thus Saith the Lord)
Sino ang Sasalubong sa Araw ng Kanyang Pagdating …………… Jonathan E. Mendoza, Bass
(But Who May Abide the Day of His Coming)
At Lilinisin Niya…………………………………………………………………………….………………..……….Chorus
(And He Shall Purify the Sons of Levi)
Behold! A Virgin Shall Conceive and Bear a Son…………………………… Janet S. Aracama, Alto
Ikaw Na May Dalang Magandang Balita……………………… Janet S. Aracama, Alto and Chorus
(O Thou that Tellest Good Tidings of Zion)
Dito ay May Isinilang……………………………………………………………………………………..……….Chorus
(For Unto Us a Child is Born)
Sa Bukirin ay May mga Pastol…………………………………………………….…… Lara Maigue, Soprano
(There were Shepherds Abiding in the Field,…)
At Nagsalita ang Anghel…………………………………………………………………… Lara Maigue, Soprano
(And Lo! The Angel of the Lord Came Upon Them)
At Bigla May Kasama ang Anghel………………………………………………….… Lara Maigue, Soprano
(And the Angel Said Unto Them, Fear Not…)
Luwalhati sa Diyos…………………………………………………………………………… Lara Maigue, Soprano
(And Suddenly There was with the Angel…)
Magalak Nang Lubos, Aking mga Anak…………………………………………… Lara Maigue, Soprano
(Glory to God in the Highest…)
Krus Niya’y Magaan………………………………………………………………………………………………… Chorus
(Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion)
Aleluya…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Chorus
Originally University-Based (under PCCA)/Currently College of Music based
The Cherubim and Seraphim is the official children’s choir of the University of the
Philippines. Founded on September 21, 1971 by Flora Zarco Rivera of the College of
Music, the group was intended to be a laboratory for experiments on children’s choral
singing in the Philippines. In the 42 years of its existence, the choir has championed the
development of a unique Filipino repertoire for children, regularly commissioning new
works and drawing on the expertise of artists from various colleges of the University. It
shares this repertoire with children all over the nation in the form of live performances,
workshops, recordings as well as appearances on television for various networks. The
group also serves as a laboratory choir for the U.P. College of Music, regularly lending
its services for student recitals. Finally, it acts as a service choir for U.P. concerts,
programs and other official functions. Its present director is Elena Rivera Mirano of the
College of Arts and Letters.
Jose Rafael Alcazar
Althea Gabrielle Angeles
Ghia Bartolome
Eunice Becoñado
Alapaap Coquilla
Gabriel Alcazar
Cristian Bal
Patricia Canolo
Camille Cruz
Katrina Cuerdo
Jarod De Luna
Marie Gillian De Luna
Aldric Jay De Ocampo
Trisa De Ocampo
Bertrand Michael Diola
Angel Gabrielle Dizon
Marian Doquenia
Ysabel Doquenia
Ani Laya Estopace
Katha Ma-i Estopace
Hillary Kate Fajutagana
Zuleika Fernandez
Onise Carry Manas
Claryz Navida
Caitlin Vea Noroña
Caleb Charles Noroña
Dominique Pulanco
Therese Pulanco
Junarose Rey
Julienne Santiago
Joshua Santiago
Marianne Sasing
Dylan Cynil Tecson
Victoria Unlayao
Ella Sofia Lopez
Elena R. Mirano, Conductor
Celinda Guevarra Larracas, Pianist
Sara Matsuura, Pianist
The UP Staff Choral Society (UPSCS) is a musical performing group that is composed of the
University employees--administrative staff, REPS, and faculty--of the Diliman Campus.
Since it was formed in 1973, the UPSCS has taken its mission to heart and brought its gift of
music to audiences as close to home as the UP Diliman campus and as distant as Canada and
the United States.
Under the aegis of its able conductor, Chris M. Reyes, the UP Staff Chorale has mounted
several concerts that included shows in venues within and outside of Metro Manila. Among
the Chorale’s major concert productions were: Lipad ng Pangarap; Kayod, Kayod, Kayod…;
Babalik Ka Rin; Like an Eagle; Bituing Natatangi; Unchained Melody; Isang Daan sa Sandaan;
Tinig at Paglingap; and Dalawit.
Aside from its own productions, the UP Staff Chorale also took part in other important
events in the University, including the Gawad Chancellor sa mga Retirado, the Philippine
Independence Centennial Celebration in 1998; and the Pamantasang Hirang, UP Centennial
Concert. To date, the UP Staff Chorale has embarked on four international concert tours in
North America and Southeast Asia. With their songs, they have assuaged the nostalgia of
homesick Filipinos, as well as showcased the popular and traditional culture and musical
heritage of the Philippines to audiences abroad.
Sopranos
Amelia R. Binas
Elaine Q. Borazon
Gloria C. Evangelista
Ma. Cristina F. Filio
Celeste Ann C. Llaneta
Miradelfina G. Lumpas
Glenda D. Mayordo
Maria Concepcion A. Rongavilla
Gilda F. Sychingiok
Excelsa C. Tongson
Rheabelle R. Velasco
Basses
Hubert B. Fucio
Estanislao L. Hilario
Jaime D.G. Ramos
Altos
Ruth V. Abaloyan
Evelyn B. Cruz
Violeta R. Cruz
Ma. Christine S. Hernandez
Ivy D. Hilario
Leny M. Madriaga
Aurelia C. Mechilina
Ma. Cecilia B. Olivar
Ma. Teresa T. Peralta
Tenors
Pelagio M. Bengco
Romeo T. Dela Cruz
Arsenio M. Franco
Michael A. Magcamit
Christopher M. Reyes, Conductor
The UP Jazz Ensemble is a university based jazz group that was founded in 1977. Prof.
Rayben Maigue, the musical director of the group is an accomplished trumpet player,
composer and arranger. He is also the present chairman of the UP College of Music Winds
and Percussion Department. He has helped establish the group then and now and
continues to widen jazz appreciation in the country. . For his work in the field of jazz, he
and the group have garnered awards three of which are worth mentioning.
In 1989, The First City Jazz Achievement Award was given them for their meritorious
contributions to the Field of Philippine New Age and Jazz Music. Also in the same year,
by Petron Corporation for being the prime movers of jazz in the Phil; for 21 years of
virtuosity as a group; and for being dedicated leaders in developing Filipino talent in
the most diverse field of music, thus providing the Phil and the world a life-long source
of artists who are aware of their unique mission to instill a deep love for what is noble
and exemplary about being Filipino.
In 2010 Prof. Maigue was awarded by the University of the Philippines Board of Regents
on recommendation of the university president the UP Arts Productivity Award for his
work in the field of jazz, for his highly varied repertoire of both Filipino and traditional
contemporary works
The Band has 30 members consisting of students and alumni of the UP College of Music.
The group’s repertoire ranges from well known works of composers and arrangers like
Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Sammy Nestico, George Gershwin and Count Basie as well
as contemporary composers such as the Beatles, John Williams, Dave Gruisin and even
Pinoy jazz works of Filipino composers like Angel Pena, Richie Quirino and Jon Palacio.
Aside from the main group, smaller groups of about three to ten members are active
professionally. In effect, the UP Jazz Ensemble has served as a training ground for
student arrangers, composers and conductors and has spawned many of our country’s
young professional jazz musicians like the Ugoy Ugoy Band, Side A, Brass Monkeys,
Parliament Syndicate and the AMP Big Band.
Saxes
Paul Tadeo
Jason De Jesus
Jeremiah Halcon
Rhea Nave
Roxanne Modesto
Trombones
Melvin Perido
Mark Kin
Darius Mendoza
Ronney Del Mundo
Trumpets
Erdel Alegre
Mark Lester Sorilla
Jude Tadeo
Percival Aragones
Paulo Ramos
Prof. Rayben R. Maigue
Musical Director and Conductor
Rhythm Section
Erwin Fajardo, piano
Miko Villena, Bass
Lawrence Nolan, drums
Franco M. Maigue, guitar
Joseph Jacob, guitar
Phoebe Bitoon, vocals
The University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) is one of the Philippines' foremost choral
groups today. Founded by Conductor Ed Manguiat, UPSA initially comprised members of 5 batches of
the Kalayaan Choral Crowd (KCC), a freshman dormitory choir. Years of hard work and persistence
under Ed’s leadership brought the group to a bright spot in the local Philippine choral scene, eventually
equipping them to pursue international tours, competitions, and festivals. Now on its 34th year, UPSA
has so far garnered five (5) Grand Prizes, 23 First Prizes and various other prizes in competitions in
Arezzo & Gorizia, Italy; Debrecen, Hungary; Tours, France; Varna, Bulgaria; Llangollen, Wales;
Neuchatel, Switzerland; Torrevieja and Cantonigros, Spain; Sopot, Poland; Trencianske Teplice,
Slovakia; Maasmechelen, Belgium; Wernigerode, Germany; Arnhem, the Netherlands; and Prague &
Pardubice, Czech Repaublic. Similarly, Ed Manguiat, a choral clinician, composer/arranger and
musical director - was awarded the Special Prize for Excellent Conducting Performance at the 25th
Bela Bartok International Choirs Festival (2012) in Debrecen, Hungary, following the Dirigentenpreis
(Conductor‟s Award) at the 2nd Johannes Brahms International Choir Competition (2001) in
Germany. UPSA is the first Asian choir to win the Grand Prize in the most prestigious “Concorso
Polifonico Guido d’Arezzo” in Italy in 2001. This triumph qualified the choir to compete in the14th
European Grand Prize (EGP) for Choral Singing in 2002, the most coveted choral prize in the world.
UPSA is one of only 4 Filipino choirs (Philippine Madrigal Singers, UST Singers, Ateneo Glee Club, and
UPSA) to have reached an EGP Round.
Marcus Jude San Pedro
Alyssa Beatrice P. Suiza
Christine Angelica G. Evangelista
Christel Joy G. Lagdameo
Martha Inna M. Embalsado
Angelina Aquino
Viannae Bagasbas
Rosette Ressureccion
Sierra Isabelle A. Castillo
Krizzia Rae B. Jabonillo
Ma. Carmina L. Yatco
Rochelle Anne Joy V. Roxas
Alodie Joy S. Abagatnan
Anna Jenica D. Bacud
Maria Arielle G. Del Rosario
Kristen Mangussad
Louise Sotelo
Elora Atos
Elaine Tapan
Kiara Daray
Stephanie Love V. Reyes
Mary Margery B. Loyola
Karina Ilena S. Salazar
Cherry Loise DJ. Estrella
Bianca Marie C. Santos
Erika Balankig
Monah Aguirre
Kathleen Umali
Bernadette A. Bacquian
Emilie T. Molave
Patricia Camille S. Llenado
Gladys Joyce O. Yu
Isabel-Marie B. Valencia
Cleo Beverly G. Torniado
Alberica C. Manuel
Pia Isabela C. Marcelino
Mikee Espinosa
Clarise Defino
Sem H. Tanggapa
Rolan Jason M. Encordia
Alexander Joseph Matthew F. Lazaro
Lance San Juan
Ryan Encordia
Eduardo Manguiat, Conductor
Kyle Basan
Iric Kevin P. Santos
Lorenz Rhuel P. Ragasa
Matthew Olivarez
Patrick Vidal
Gerald Santos
Luigi S. Teola
Edilberto Eller D. Dizon II
Kernell Ortega
Jude Toledo
Sean Lagrimas
Ivan Gonzales
Melvic G. Cano
Erwin Angelo M. Rivera
Joram Paul B. Jabonillo
Bryan Jacob Cruz
Bryan Jacob S. Cruz
Frank Cercado
Darien Bas
Lancelle Nantes
Gio Pongos
The UP Concert Chorus, UPCC, or simply Korus, is the official choir of the University of
the Philippines. As an internationally-competitive performing group, Korus has
perfected versatility in singing classical, folk, pop and Broadway musical genres with
signature
vibrant
choreography.
An
icon
of
stage
performance
that
pioneered ChoreoCapella or choreographed a capella, in the Philippines, Korus is one
the Ani ng Dangal 2013 Awardees recognized by the National Commission for Culture
and the Arts (NCCA). Ranked No. 1 in the world for Folk choral performance at the 2012
Festival Internacional de Cantonigros in Spain and the recipient of the 2012 Aliw Awards
Foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award, Korus soars beyond its 52nd year to share its
unique, fun and passionate performance to the world. Korus represented the country
last June 2013 in Sabah, Malaysia and offered a concert for the enduring friendship of
Malaysians and Filipinos and for encouraging peace and harmony in Malaysia and in the
Philippines. Korus has also recently concluded its first-ever Winter Tour of the United
States last December 2013 and brought the Filipino spirit of Christmas to our
kababayans there. As products of the University of the Philippines, contributing to the
body of Filipino arts is Korus's way of "serving the people." Now that it has reached its
52nd year, Korus has proved that it has done more than just showcase exceptional
talents. With a brilliant 52-year tradition of compelling interpretations, vibrant
choreography, theatrical expressions, eye-catching costumes, and a charisma that is
uniquely Filipino, Korus has revolutionized choir performance not only in the country,
but in the world.
Sopranos
Lesley Maye R. Fabros
Arianne Rose F. Espiritu
Alyzza Victoria Torres (Trainee)
Sherina V. Moralejo (Trainee)
Lia Angela E. Reyes
Ella Victoria Castro (Trainee)
Cassandra Imperial (Trainee)
Tenors
Myron C. De la Cruz
Stephen Christian Beraña (Trainee)
Ard Novela (Trainee)
Karl Garette Melegrito (Trainee)
Ruel P. Madriaga
Julius Anthony Q. Sinoy
Nowel John F. Ancheta
Altos
Misha Adrielle C. Buensuceso
Maria Hyacinth Margaret P. Famarin
Rachel Francisco (Trainee)
Airom C. Camua
Keisha Joy G. Paulo (Trainee)
Basses
Jonathan E. Mendoza
Alexis Jan M. Patacsil
Fortunato R. Balasbas
Edmundo P. Abad Jr.
Jerome John F. Espiritu
Gabriel F. Villorente
Eric A. Panganiban
Janet S. Aracama, Conductor
The University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers was organized in 1963 by National Artist,
Professor Andrea O. Veneracion. The choir is one of the world’s most awarded, having
consistently won all the top prizes in the world’s prestigious choral competitions: Concorso
Polifónico Guido d’Arezzo (Arezzo, Italy); Concorso e Festival Internazionale Di Canto Corale
“Seghizzi” (Gorizia, Italy); International Chamber Choir Competition (Marktoberdorf,
Germany); International Chorwettbewerb (Spittal, Austria); Festival Choral International de
Neuchatel (Neuchatel, Switzerland); Florilège Vocal de Tours (Tours, France); International
May Choir Competition Prof. G. Dimitrov (Varna, Bulgaria); Béla Bartók International Choir
Competition (Debrecen, Hungary); Festival Internacional de Música de Cantonigròs
(Cantonigros, Spain), Certamen Coral de Tolosa (Tolosa, Basque Country, Spain) and
Certamen Internacional de Habaneras y Polifonia (Torrevieja, Spain). They hold the
distinction of being the first choir in the world to win the European Grand Prix for Choral
Singing twice (1997 and 2007).
The influence of the UP Madrigal Singers on the Philippine and international choral scene
has also been far-reaching. Since 1963, more than 200 singers have joined the choir, many
of whom are now choral and vocal pedagogues actively involved in organizing and
conducting choirs. This eventually led to the organization of the Madz Et Al, a network of
choirs who gather regularly for festivals and workshops. To date, the network has a
membership of almost 60 choirs from all over the country. This contributes to the now very
active choral life in the Philippines. The UP Madrigal Singers also maintain an active
outreach and concert tour schedule, performing in far-flung areas of the Philippines seldom
reached by choral artists. With an average of two overseas concert tours a year, the UP
Madrigal Singers is the country’s most active ambassadors of goodwill and perhaps, also
one of the world’s most-traveled choirs.
SOPRANOS
Bianca Camille Lopez
April Glory de Guzman
Maria Blanca Krystl Buesa
Katrina Marie Saga
Michelle Pascual
Pauline Therese Arejola
TENORS
John Christian Jose
Tomas Umberto Virtucio, Jr.
Jacob Barbosa
Richmond Montilla
Almond Bolante
John Philip Bautista
ALTOS
Perlita Reyes
Maria Riva Ferrer
Ma. Celedonia Franco
Trisha Kay Piao
Kristine Joyce Ragudo
Patricia Marie Dizon
Gladys Ann Sabeniano
BASSES
Nil's Emerson Flores
John Raphael Ferrer
Terrence Erard Teh
Mark Allen Estrera
Joey Vargas
Emmanuel de Leon, Jr.
Mark Anthony Carpio, Choirmaster
Messiah is an English-language oratorio composed in 1741 by
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), with a scriptural text
compiled by Charles Jennens from the King James Bible, and from
the version of the Psalms included with the Book of Common
Prayer. It was first performed in Dublin on 13 April 1742 and
received its London premiere nearly a year later. After an initially
modest public reception, the oratorio gained in popularity,
eventually becoming one of the best-known and most frequently
performed choral works in Western music.
Jose Maria Flores Lacaba, Jr. (1945 - ), popularly known as Pete
Lacaba, is a Filipino film writer, editor, poet, screenwriter,
journalist, and translator. His poetry collections include Ang Mga
Kagilagilalas na Pakikipagsapalaran ni Juan de la Cruz (1979), Sa
Daigdig ng Kontradiksyon (1991) and Sa Panahon ng Ligalig (1991).
Cristina Maria P. Cayabyab or Krina to many, is a singer, arranger,
composer and teacher. She finished Bachelor of Music (2010) major
in Choral Conducting at the University of the Philippines, summa
cum laude. Since 2008, she is the arranger composer, and soprano
1 of the female vocal trio Baihana. In 2011, she began her career
as a university instructor at the College of Music at New Era
University where she taught Philippine Music and Introduction to
Conducting. Krina works as an instructor at the University of the
Philippines Arts Studies Department. She is currently taking Masters
in Music major in Musicology at the UP College of Music.
Reinventing a large-scale work of such inherent constitutionality is a rather precarious
privilege that poses critical challenges for an arranger. Handel’s Messiah, being one of the
most popular and long-lived compositions in the Christian tradition, has overwhelmed me as
if being dared to jump at an edge toward an abyss of contradictions: Shouldn’t the piece be
left to be performed in its whole sanctity? How far is permissible for the piece to be broken
and mended? Who do I cater to, the pleasure-seeking audiences or the critical minds? Can I
do both? And then the contemplation of jazz as a genre and its various forms has consumed
me as well. There are so many definitions and qualities of what the real jazz sound is. But at
the end of the day, the arrangements have tended to simply feature something new. This
kind of material is very appropriate for the UP Jazz Ensemble. It has become more of a trial
to suit this type of arrangement for the choral idiom, and to modernize the originally
classical attack of the soloists. The general vocal range of the work is so wide, and the
acrobatics also extensive that I decided to just use the same key signatures for all the pieces
-- even if this can in turn limit the comprehensiveness of the jazz idiom. The duration of
working on this piece became the toughest to face, receiving the task in September this year
and having to finish almost all songs of the Christmas section in November. It seemed, even
up to now, such a foolish decision to climb on this almost impossible undertaking. But by
God’s eternal grace and plan, the arrangements were produced for this year’s December
performance. If allowed to be performed again in the future, the arrangements will
definitely have revisions and enhancements to further explore the scope of the playing
techniques of the instruments; and to solidify the style of each number by suitably changing
the necessary elements like range, dynamics, rhythm, harmonic progression and melody. It is
an incredible opportunity to be working with Prof. Rayben Maigue, Prof. Janet SabasAracama, the UP Jazz Ensemble, and all the choirs of such high distinction to produce this
fresh project spearheaded by Dean Jose Buenconsejo. I do hope as well that we are able to
achieve the Dean’s vision for this project, “to convey a message that beyond cultural
borders, a heterogenous social world harmony is achievable if alternative voices – jazz and
Tagalog – are heard in the global ecumene” (Buenconsejo). May this new arrangement stir in
us the cheerful spirit of Christmas!
SOLOISTS
LARA MARIE MOSCARDON MAIGUE
Lara is a singer-songwriter that is unmistakably right on track.
She was born to composer/arranger, Rayben Maigue and soprano,
Nanette Moscardon-Maigue, who later on became her first
classical mentor. Currently, she is being trained by Fides
Cuyugan-Asensio at the University of the Philippines College of
Music, majoring in Voice. Her natural talent and versatility have
taken her to different parts of the globe as a premier performing
artist. Last July 2013, she was awarded as one of Philpop
(Philippine Popular Music Festival) 2013’s TOP 5 for her
composition entitled “Sa’yo Na Lang Ako” interpreted by
singer/actress, Karylle. Lara has also written teleserye and movie
theme songs interpreted by Erik Santos, Jaya and Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez. Now a
budding actress, Lara is one of the lead stars of a new hit musical teleserye "Trenderas"
that is currently airing every Saturday at 9:30pm on TV5. Lara is the owner and manager of
her music school, Maigue Music Studios. She and her family opened the school in 2011 and
since then, MMS has been a successful training ground for aspiring musicians and artists.
JANET S. ARACAMA
Janet Sabas-Aracama is currently a faculty member at the
Conducting Department of the UP College of Music. Prof. Aracama
earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Music at the
University of the Philippines College of Music in choral conducting,
voice and ethnomusicology. She is a versatile singer, not only
singing opera, art songs and Broadway but crossing over to
contemporary gospel, soul, jazz and Original Pilipino Music. On the
concert platform, she has performed in Handel’s Messiah,
Stravinsky’s Les Noces, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Verdi’s Stabat
Mater and Requiem, Rutter’s Gloria, Rossini’s Petite Messe
Solennelle, Mahler’s Symphony No. 8, Bach’s St John’s Passion,
Bach’s Magnificat, Bruckner’s Te Deum and Dvorák’s Stabat Mater
amongst others. Opera and Broadway credits include the roles of
Katisha in Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado, Bloody Mary in Rodgers
and Hammerstein’s South Pacific, Suzuki in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, Mother in Jeffrey
Ching’s Rendezvous in Venice as well as major roles in Gershwin’s Candide and Tchaikovsky’s
Eugene Onegin amongst others.
In November 26, 1999, she was elected and appointed by
the University to be Artistic Director and Conductor of the renowned UP Concert Chorus, filling
the shoes of the late Dean Rey T. Paguio. With great determination and musicianship, she has
led Korus to win numerous festival awards. Under her leadership, Korus has also been on a
number of international tours. She is also a vocal and choral trainer and facilitator of music
workshops in the Philippines and regularly serves as an adjudicator in choral competitions. She
has acted as vocal instructor/coach in numerous musical productions and to a number of wellknown personalities in the showbiz and theater arena.
JONATHAN E. MENDO
Baritone Soloist, Arranger, Composer and Bass Section Leader of
the University of the Philippines Concert Chorus. Organist and
Assistant Choir Trainor of Koro San Francisco in Parish of St.
Francis of Assisi Church Meycauayan, Bulacan. He took up an
Extension Program in Voice under Sir Lawrence Jatayna at the UP
College of Music in 2013. He is also currently a freshman taking
up Bachelor of Music Major in Choral Conducting in UP College of
Music.
MYRON C. DE LA CRUZ
Myron C. De La Cruz, or simply Myron, is a 3rd year voice major
student at the University of the Philippines, College of Music,
under the tutelage of Dr. Ramon Acoymo. Myron is also an
active member of the University of the Philippines Concert
Chorus (UPCC). He is from Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. Myron
graduated as a dance major student at Ilocos Norte National
High School – Special Program in the Arts (INNHS-SPA). He has
joined a lot of singing competitions – both choral and solo. He
toured the United States with the UPCC in 2013. He has
competed in the 1st Vietnam Choral competition in 2011. In
2009, he received the Jurors’ Choice Award in the Namcya,
Voice Category B competition held at the Cultural Center of
the Philippines (CCP), and a Pilipinas Got Talent semi-finalist.
Production Staff
Roselle Pineda teacher, scholar, activist and cultural worker
from the Department of Art Studies at the University of the
Philippines. Some of the operas which she directed include
Ramon Santos' Ang Mahiwagang Hardin, Otto Nicolai's The
Merry Wives of Windsor and Ang Lihim na Kasal (Il Matrimonio
Segreto) by Cimaroza.
Janine Liao is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and
arranger who graduated with a degree in Musicology from the
University of the Philippines College of Music. She is currently
a lecturer at the College of Music Department of Musicology
and is involved in various productions in different capacities
both inside and outside the university.
Allyson Mirralles-Hije used to be a chef. But then, she felt
she needed to reinvent herself and follow her passion so she
decided to go back to school to study music. She is currently
a Musicology major on her third year of studies. She finds a
day packed with activities exhilarating; which is probably why
doing production work for this year’s Messiah makes her
happy.
Eva Garcia-Cadiz has been an employee in UP Diliman since
2006. She is a graduate of U.P.'s B.A. Malikhaing Pagsulat
program and is currently finishing her M.A. in Philippine
Studies. She has also been the official coordinator of several
NCCA projects, including the first Taboan Writers Festival,
tribute to National Artists for Literature, Panitikan.com.ph,
and Akdang Buhay: The Writerly Life.
Edmund Nerval is the in-house graphic designer and technical
staff of the UP College of Music. Though a graduate of an
Engineering course, he pursued his passion in the digital art
design and has done freelance jobs on some well-known
private companies.
Loujaye Sonido is multi-media artist and an Instructor from
the English and Comparative Literature Department, College
of Arts and Letters in UP Diliman. She is one of the founders
of Munting Media Group.
Rowena Bayon is a visual arts graduate from the Philippine
High School for the Arts and UP College of Fine Arts. She was
also a member of ANINO Shadow Play Collective.
Special Thanks to
Technical Crew
Felicisimo “Mang Toto” Calabon
Emmanuel “Mang Boy” Rullog
Romy Untalan
Onefre “Openg” Hernandez
Lilibeth Balalot
U.P. Diliman Information Office
Pol Torrente, poster design
ASMs:
Sir Virgil Jimenez
Joshua Prieto
John Matthew Gapasin
Kyra \martinez
Alyssa Diego
Jeffrey Garcia
Maximo Dimayuga
The Campus Maintenance Office (CMO)
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (OVCAA)
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration (OVCA)
Acknowledgement
Ms. Josie Baradas
Ms. Connie Rongavilla
Ms. Lolita Manuel
Ms. Elyrose Saban
Ms. Florinda Santos
Ms. Yvette Briones
Ms. Rizza Balucos
Ms. Pam Baldicañas
Ms. Angelina Lunas
Ms. Angelita Estipona
Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs (OVCSA)
VP Gisella Concepcion
Prof. Michi Martinez
UP Theater
U.P. Police and SSB