The University of the Philippines Los Baños Choral Ensemble
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The UPLB Choral Ensemble gave a benefit concert in Berlin on May 10, 2014. It was organized by UPAA Germany in cooperation with the Filipino community and Sir Helmut Kißner (Knights of Rizal) for the benefit of a scholarship grant for UP students affected by the typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda).
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St. Marien am Behnitz
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PROFILE OF THE CHOIR
Photo Source: UPLB Choral Ensemble facebook website (www.facebook.com/uplbchoralensemble), Accessed 2014-02-11
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TWO GOLDS from the 28th Takarazuka Int'l Chamber Chorus Contest
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University of the Philippines Choral Ensemble (UPLBCE) is the official and resident choral group of University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) . Founded in October 1991 by former members of the UP Rural High School Glee Club, UPLBCE is composed of students, alumni, faculty members, and staff of the University of the Philippines Los Banos.
The ensemble's repertoire ranges from early Renaissance music to more Contemporary choral masterpieces. It includes Folk Music from around the world. Standards, Pop, Ballad, Novelty Songs, and even Alternative Pop are included in the group's list of songs.
The group had won two Silver Diplomas in the 1st CCP National Choral Competition (2009) for Folkloric and Sacred Music Categories, 2nd Runner Up in the National Music Competition for Young Artists (2009), 2nd Place in Musica FEUropa (2009), 4 Gold Medal in the Institut Teknologi Bandung International Choral Competition in Bandung Indonesia (2010), Grand Champion in Musica FEUropa (2010 & 2011), Grand Prix Winner and 3 Gold Certificate in the 5th Voyage of Songs International Choral Festival in Zhuhai, China (2011), 2 Gold Medals in 28th Takarazuka International Chamber Chorus in Takarazuka, Japan (2012), Champion in PAGCOR Krismas Karol Kantahan (2012), 3rd Prize in the Folk and Male Category in the 1st Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Competition (2013).
The group has been invited to join the 2014 international choir competition in Switzerland and Germany. The choir performed in Berlin for the benefit of the UPAA scholarship fund for students from the typhoon Haiyan-affected areas and in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Philippine-German diplomatic relations.
For samples of the group's music, please check the following links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOfEj5xWhAk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg_DLGlCUgY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXspcj8rOU8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il0RzAe_9m4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtLs3L_DqYk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1D-KhECXE4
www.facebook.com/uplbchoralensemble
The ensemble's repertoire ranges from early Renaissance music to more Contemporary choral masterpieces. It includes Folk Music from around the world. Standards, Pop, Ballad, Novelty Songs, and even Alternative Pop are included in the group's list of songs.
The group had won two Silver Diplomas in the 1st CCP National Choral Competition (2009) for Folkloric and Sacred Music Categories, 2nd Runner Up in the National Music Competition for Young Artists (2009), 2nd Place in Musica FEUropa (2009), 4 Gold Medal in the Institut Teknologi Bandung International Choral Competition in Bandung Indonesia (2010), Grand Champion in Musica FEUropa (2010 & 2011), Grand Prix Winner and 3 Gold Certificate in the 5th Voyage of Songs International Choral Festival in Zhuhai, China (2011), 2 Gold Medals in 28th Takarazuka International Chamber Chorus in Takarazuka, Japan (2012), Champion in PAGCOR Krismas Karol Kantahan (2012), 3rd Prize in the Folk and Male Category in the 1st Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Competition (2013).
The group has been invited to join the 2014 international choir competition in Switzerland and Germany. The choir performed in Berlin for the benefit of the UPAA scholarship fund for students from the typhoon Haiyan-affected areas and in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Philippine-German diplomatic relations.
For samples of the group's music, please check the following links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOfEj5xWhAk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg_DLGlCUgY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXspcj8rOU8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il0RzAe_9m4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtLs3L_DqYk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1D-KhECXE4
www.facebook.com/uplbchoralensemble
Moments with UPLB CHORAL ENSEMBLE
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