UP Singing Ambassadors wins top awards in Europe

Manila, Philippines - Sept. 28, 2005

The University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA), led by its founder/conducter Ed Manguiat, recently concluded its very successful 5th European tour covering four months of concerts.

The tour is par of the UPSA's 25th anniversary celebration.

The UP Singing Ambassadors brought home a grand prize (International Choir Competition of Sacred Music - Musica Sacra Praga - Czech Republic) and several first prizes in prestigious competitions: Certamen Internacional de Habaneras y Polifonia de Torrevieja, Spain; "C.A. Seghizzi" International May Choir Competition, Italy; and "Prof. Georgi Dimitrov" International May Choir Competition, Bulgaria
The group won the following awards:

• 1st prize, Polyphony category - Spain
• Best Interpretation of a Habanera - Spain
• Premio del Publico (Prize of Public) - Spain
• Grand Prize winner (Laureate of the Festival) - Czech Republic
• 1st prize, both in Mixed Choir category - Czech Republic
• 1st prize Chamber Choir category - Czech Republic
• 1st prize, Folkloric category and Best Interpretation of an Obligatory Piece - Italy
• 4th place, Chamber Choir category - Bulgaria

Other highlights of the UPSA tour were the visits they made at the Home for the Aged in Luzern, Switzerland and Alsace, France; the Cancer Institute in Aviano, Italy; and, the Regional Prison in Strasburg, France. The group also visited a few schools in Nancy, France and Athen, Greece and conducted workshops.

condensed from Manila Bulletin

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