November 27, 2004: 1st National Summit for Choral Music (NSCM) Sponsored by the Junior Philippine Conductors Association (JPCA) and the Ateneo de Manila College Glee Club (ACGC), the first National Summit for Choral Music in the Philippines was held on Saturday, 27 November 2004 at the Ateneo de Manila University. The whole day summit gave Philippine conductors the rare opportunity to voice their concerns and to find ways to address them on both a national and local level. The primary solution proposed was the creation of a national organization for choral conductors.
65 participants from different parts of the country attended. The summit had two key results: first, a core group of conductors representing different regions of the Philippines was constituted to work towards the formation of the national organization for choral conductors. Second, after a lengthy deliberation process, the participants decided on the mission, vision, and goals of the national organization.
Guest speakers at the summit were: Jean Claude Wilkens, Secretary General of the International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM); Thomas Schüle, Director of the Choral Olympics; Jonathan Velasco, former Conductor of the World Youth Choir (WYC); Janet Sabas-Aracama, Chairperson of the University of the Philippines College of Music Conducting Department; Eudenice Palaruan, Principal Conductor of the San Miguel Master Chorale; and Elaine Aliga, member of the World Youth Choir 2004.
The summit was followed by a fellowship dinner and concert, featuring the University of the East Chorale, the University of the Philippines Concert Chorus, the Philippine Children’s Chorus from Mandaluyong, and the Ateneo Chamber Singers.
The event was organized by Onyl Torres (JPCA President), Gids Bendicion (ACGC Assistant Conductor), and Jojo Velasco (WYC Alumnus and Guest Conductor/IFCM Consultant).
April 23, 2005: 1st Meeting of 1st NSCM Core Group of Volunteers
Held at the Seminar Room A, Technological Institute of the Philippines, QC, the NSCM volunteers drafted the VMO of the Philippine Choral Directors Association (PCDA).
VISION
To be an organization of choral conductors that spearheads the development of choral music in the Philippines
MISSION
To develop a thriving and vibrant Filipino choral culture by raising the quality of choral conducting through relevant and effective programs
OBJECTIVES
1. To provide access to information about choral music
2. To represent choral conductors before government and international choral organizations
3. To preserve and provide access to standard and new repertoire
Volunteers present were Douglas Bachorik (U.S.), Robert Caluya (Region 1), Dennis Galindez (NCR), Arthur Julian (Region 4), Jon Lumba (NCR), Tes Panaligan (NCR), Ernest Sanchez (NCR), Jonathan Velasco (NCR), Gideon Bendicion (NCR), and Onyl Torres (NCR).
May 20-21, 2005: 2nd National Summit for Choral Music (NSCM)
The 2nd Summit for Choral Music was held in Capitol University, Cagayan de Oro. The two-day summit gathered over 50 choral conductors and music leaders from Mindanao and one from Visayas. After a day of focus group discussions and open fora, the summit delivered these key results for the Philippine Choral Directors Association:
May 31, 2005: 1st Meeting of 2nd NSCM Core Group of Volunteers
Held at the Newsong Ministries Office, Gospel Light Baptist Church,Q.C., the NSCM Volunteers identified the most important and urgent activities of the PCDA namely:
January 9, 2008: PCDA 1st General Meeting
Held at the Asian Institute of Liturgy and Music, 49 participants attended (45 conductors and 4 proxies and hereon referred to as “the Body”). The intention of the meeting was to create a group of people accountable for the intention of the PCDA.
The proceedings were as follows:
1. Welcome and introduction of participants
2. Reading of the Vision, Mission , and Objectives of the PCDA
3. Creation of the Board of Trustees (hereon referred to as “the Board”)
a. It was decided that seven members to the Board of Trustees would be elected: an executive board consisting of a President, Vice-president, Treasurer, and Secretary, and an artistic board consisting of three people.
b. It was agrred upon by the attendeed that the Board will have a term that will last one year from the date of election. A new board shall be elected next year, after the membership of the PCDA has expanded.
c. The role of the Board is:
i. incorporate the organization
ii. formalize and expand the membership
iii. ensure the election of the next Board by an expanded membership
iv. create whatever it deems fit to fulfill on the Vision, Mission , and objectives of the organization
d. The mode of election decided upon by the participants was that each member of the Body would vote for 7 members of the Body, as well as people who were not present but sent a proxy. The 7 people with the highest number of votes would become members of the Board. Then, the elected ones would decide among themselves who would take on which role.
4. Election of the Board
a. 40 votes were canvassed.
b. 30 people received votes. Two of them declared they weren’t willing to be part of the board.
c. Each of the seven with the highest number of votes, received at least 35% of the total votes cast (14 votes).
5. Board of Trustees (in alphabetical order):
Gideon Bendicion
Mark Carpio
Ma. Lourdes Hermo
Ana Piquero
Arwin Tan
Leonyl Torres
Jonathan Velasco
6. General Meeting adjourned
7. The Board met separately from the Body to determine the roles of each Board member. The decision:
President: Jonathan Velasco
Vice-president: Ma. Lourdes Hermo
Treasurer: Arwin Tan
Executive Secretary: Gideon Bendicion
Artistic Board members: Mark Carpio, Ana Piquero, Leonyl Torres
Contributions of the Board toward incorporation: Each member of the Board contributed PhP100.00. The amount was received by the Treasurer.
February 17, 2008: 1st PCDA Board Meeting
Held at Sweet Inspirations, Katipunan Ave., QC.
April 7-24, 2008: 1st Membership Drive
60 members were recruited from the AILM Conductor's Workshop and 7 members from the UP Kodaly Seminar.
April 14-18, 2009: 1st National Masterclass Series for Choral Conductors/Regional Convention for Luzon
Held at Saint Louis University, Baguio City.
Result of Elections
April 18, 2009
Board of Directors
Regional Administrators
August 31, 2009: PCDA Announces It's 1st Secretary General
Held at Chowking Katipunan, Q.C., the PCDA Board of Directors announced the appointment of Oscar Pantaleon, Jr. as the 1st Secretary General of the Philippine Choral Directors Association. The SecGen was tasked to fulfill the mandate of PCDA and oversee the implementation of all PCDA projects. For two years, he will be leading the organization in structuring and systematizing PCDA's processes, leadership and membership.
November 19 to 22, 2009: 2nd National Masterclass Series for Choral Conductors/Regional Convention for Visayas and Mindanao
At the University of the Visayas, various classes on choral conducting, vocal methods, choral arrangement, score reading and analysis, as well as basic theater movement were presented by known personalities from the Philippine choral scene. Among those present were Ms. Anna Abeleda-Piquero and Mr. Arwin Tan. Both are international jurors and choral clinicians, PCDA Board Members; and themselves conductors of highly-praised choirs (The University of the Visayas and University of the East Chorales; Novo Concertante, respectively). Other prominent lecturers included Mr. Edgardo Manguiat, conductor of the University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA); and renowned pedagogue and composer, Mr. Eudenice Palaruan. Acclaimed thespian, Mr. Leonyl Torres also contributed his expertise in the theater arts. All these classes ranged from the theoretical, to the pragmatic, and even to the amusing; merged in a schoolroom-like experience that was enriching and unforgettable for both speakers and participants.
Participants were indulged even further with performances from an assortment of choirs. Each with its own unique sonic qualities and artistic sensibilities, these groups fittingly capped each lecture-filled day, making tangible for participants concepts and views that have been shared. Aptly entitled, “A Choral Celebration”, choirs included The Voice of Cebu (conducted by Mr. Jesson Albatan); The Mandaue Children’s Choir and Cebu Chamber Singers (conducted by Mr. Dennis Sugarol); The Loboc Children’s Choir (conducted by Ms. Alma Fernando-Taldo); and The University of the Visayas and University of the East Chorales (conducted by Ms. Anna Abeleda-Piquero).
July 24, 2010: Auditions for the Asia Pacific Youth Choir
Friedens Haus, St. Scholastica's College, Manila.
August 4 & 5, 2010: The Brady Allred Masterclass
St. Cecilia's Hall, St. Scholastica's College, Manila.
November 11 to 15, 2010: 3rd National Masterclass Series for Choral Conductors/National Convention
Brokenshire Resort & Convention Center, Davao City
Result of Elections
April 18, 2009
Board of Directors
Regional Coordinators
65 participants from different parts of the country attended. The summit had two key results: first, a core group of conductors representing different regions of the Philippines was constituted to work towards the formation of the national organization for choral conductors. Second, after a lengthy deliberation process, the participants decided on the mission, vision, and goals of the national organization.
Guest speakers at the summit were: Jean Claude Wilkens, Secretary General of the International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM); Thomas Schüle, Director of the Choral Olympics; Jonathan Velasco, former Conductor of the World Youth Choir (WYC); Janet Sabas-Aracama, Chairperson of the University of the Philippines College of Music Conducting Department; Eudenice Palaruan, Principal Conductor of the San Miguel Master Chorale; and Elaine Aliga, member of the World Youth Choir 2004.
The summit was followed by a fellowship dinner and concert, featuring the University of the East Chorale, the University of the Philippines Concert Chorus, the Philippine Children’s Chorus from Mandaluyong, and the Ateneo Chamber Singers.
The event was organized by Onyl Torres (JPCA President), Gids Bendicion (ACGC Assistant Conductor), and Jojo Velasco (WYC Alumnus and Guest Conductor/IFCM Consultant).
April 23, 2005: 1st Meeting of 1st NSCM Core Group of Volunteers
Held at the Seminar Room A, Technological Institute of the Philippines, QC, the NSCM volunteers drafted the VMO of the Philippine Choral Directors Association (PCDA).
VISION
To be an organization of choral conductors that spearheads the development of choral music in the Philippines
MISSION
To develop a thriving and vibrant Filipino choral culture by raising the quality of choral conducting through relevant and effective programs
OBJECTIVES
1. To provide access to information about choral music
2. To represent choral conductors before government and international choral organizations
3. To preserve and provide access to standard and new repertoire
Volunteers present were Douglas Bachorik (U.S.), Robert Caluya (Region 1), Dennis Galindez (NCR), Arthur Julian (Region 4), Jon Lumba (NCR), Tes Panaligan (NCR), Ernest Sanchez (NCR), Jonathan Velasco (NCR), Gideon Bendicion (NCR), and Onyl Torres (NCR).
May 20-21, 2005: 2nd National Summit for Choral Music (NSCM)
The 2nd Summit for Choral Music was held in Capitol University, Cagayan de Oro. The two-day summit gathered over 50 choral conductors and music leaders from Mindanao and one from Visayas. After a day of focus group discussions and open fora, the summit delivered these key results for the Philippine Choral Directors Association:
- the formation of a Mindanao-based coregroup, which represents the various regions of Mindanao and with which the Luzon-based coregroup will correspond.
- the appointment of a Mindanao coordinator, a dean of a local music school, who will facilitate information sharing between Luzon and Mindanao
- the ratification of the mission, vision, objectives, and key results areas of the PCDA as proposed by the Luzon coregroup
- the creation of a preliminary directory of choral conductors in Mindanao 5. the creation of a seed-fund, donated by the participants. Amount is P4,000.00
May 31, 2005: 1st Meeting of 2nd NSCM Core Group of Volunteers
Held at the Newsong Ministries Office, Gospel Light Baptist Church,Q.C., the NSCM Volunteers identified the most important and urgent activities of the PCDA namely:
- a national mailing list,
- website / web presence,
- choral journal,
- PCDA structure, and
- national convention.
January 9, 2008: PCDA 1st General Meeting
Held at the Asian Institute of Liturgy and Music, 49 participants attended (45 conductors and 4 proxies and hereon referred to as “the Body”). The intention of the meeting was to create a group of people accountable for the intention of the PCDA.
The proceedings were as follows:
1. Welcome and introduction of participants
2. Reading of the Vision, Mission , and Objectives of the PCDA
3. Creation of the Board of Trustees (hereon referred to as “the Board”)
a. It was decided that seven members to the Board of Trustees would be elected: an executive board consisting of a President, Vice-president, Treasurer, and Secretary, and an artistic board consisting of three people.
b. It was agrred upon by the attendeed that the Board will have a term that will last one year from the date of election. A new board shall be elected next year, after the membership of the PCDA has expanded.
c. The role of the Board is:
i. incorporate the organization
ii. formalize and expand the membership
iii. ensure the election of the next Board by an expanded membership
iv. create whatever it deems fit to fulfill on the Vision, Mission , and objectives of the organization
d. The mode of election decided upon by the participants was that each member of the Body would vote for 7 members of the Body, as well as people who were not present but sent a proxy. The 7 people with the highest number of votes would become members of the Board. Then, the elected ones would decide among themselves who would take on which role.
4. Election of the Board
a. 40 votes were canvassed.
b. 30 people received votes. Two of them declared they weren’t willing to be part of the board.
c. Each of the seven with the highest number of votes, received at least 35% of the total votes cast (14 votes).
5. Board of Trustees (in alphabetical order):
Gideon Bendicion
Mark Carpio
Ma. Lourdes Hermo
Ana Piquero
Arwin Tan
Leonyl Torres
Jonathan Velasco
6. General Meeting adjourned
7. The Board met separately from the Body to determine the roles of each Board member. The decision:
President: Jonathan Velasco
Vice-president: Ma. Lourdes Hermo
Treasurer: Arwin Tan
Executive Secretary: Gideon Bendicion
Artistic Board members: Mark Carpio, Ana Piquero, Leonyl Torres
Contributions of the Board toward incorporation: Each member of the Board contributed PhP100.00. The amount was received by the Treasurer.
February 17, 2008: 1st PCDA Board Meeting
Held at Sweet Inspirations, Katipunan Ave., QC.
April 7-24, 2008: 1st Membership Drive
60 members were recruited from the AILM Conductor's Workshop and 7 members from the UP Kodaly Seminar.
April 14-18, 2009: 1st National Masterclass Series for Choral Conductors/Regional Convention for Luzon
Held at Saint Louis University, Baguio City.
Result of Elections
April 18, 2009
Board of Directors
- Jonathan Velasco, president
- Malou Hermo, vice president
- Arwin Tan, treasurer
- Gideon Bendicion, executive secretary
- Mark Carpio
- Anna Piquero
- Onyl Torres
Regional Administrators
- Danilo Monte Jr., NCR
- Jason Tiongco, Luzon
- Freddy Baldos, Visayas
- Elena Gementiza, Mindano
August 31, 2009: PCDA Announces It's 1st Secretary General
Held at Chowking Katipunan, Q.C., the PCDA Board of Directors announced the appointment of Oscar Pantaleon, Jr. as the 1st Secretary General of the Philippine Choral Directors Association. The SecGen was tasked to fulfill the mandate of PCDA and oversee the implementation of all PCDA projects. For two years, he will be leading the organization in structuring and systematizing PCDA's processes, leadership and membership.
November 19 to 22, 2009: 2nd National Masterclass Series for Choral Conductors/Regional Convention for Visayas and Mindanao
At the University of the Visayas, various classes on choral conducting, vocal methods, choral arrangement, score reading and analysis, as well as basic theater movement were presented by known personalities from the Philippine choral scene. Among those present were Ms. Anna Abeleda-Piquero and Mr. Arwin Tan. Both are international jurors and choral clinicians, PCDA Board Members; and themselves conductors of highly-praised choirs (The University of the Visayas and University of the East Chorales; Novo Concertante, respectively). Other prominent lecturers included Mr. Edgardo Manguiat, conductor of the University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors (UPSA); and renowned pedagogue and composer, Mr. Eudenice Palaruan. Acclaimed thespian, Mr. Leonyl Torres also contributed his expertise in the theater arts. All these classes ranged from the theoretical, to the pragmatic, and even to the amusing; merged in a schoolroom-like experience that was enriching and unforgettable for both speakers and participants.
Participants were indulged even further with performances from an assortment of choirs. Each with its own unique sonic qualities and artistic sensibilities, these groups fittingly capped each lecture-filled day, making tangible for participants concepts and views that have been shared. Aptly entitled, “A Choral Celebration”, choirs included The Voice of Cebu (conducted by Mr. Jesson Albatan); The Mandaue Children’s Choir and Cebu Chamber Singers (conducted by Mr. Dennis Sugarol); The Loboc Children’s Choir (conducted by Ms. Alma Fernando-Taldo); and The University of the Visayas and University of the East Chorales (conducted by Ms. Anna Abeleda-Piquero).
July 24, 2010: Auditions for the Asia Pacific Youth Choir
Friedens Haus, St. Scholastica's College, Manila.
August 4 & 5, 2010: The Brady Allred Masterclass
St. Cecilia's Hall, St. Scholastica's College, Manila.
November 11 to 15, 2010: 3rd National Masterclass Series for Choral Conductors/National Convention
Brokenshire Resort & Convention Center, Davao City
Result of Elections
April 18, 2009
Board of Directors
- Jonathan Velasco, president
- Malou Hermo, vice president
- Mark Carpio, treasurer
- Onyl Torres, executive secretary
- Joy Nilo
- Eudenice Palaruan
- Anna Piquero
Regional Coordinators
- National Capital Region (NCR) - Irvinne "Irvs" R. Redor
- Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) - Jose "Joey" S. Soliman, Jr.
- Region I (Ilocos Region) - Pompeyo Robert "Robert" C. Caluya
- Region II (Cagayan Valley) - Rey Duenas Jr.
- Region III (Central Luzon) - Eric Robert "Eric" M. Santos
- Region IV-A (CALABARZON) - Angelito "Jun" Ayran Jr.
- Region IV-B (MIMAROPA) - Jobert "Jobs" C. Matchico
- Region V (Bicol Region) - Virgilio "Virgil" Briones
- Region VI (Western Visayas) - No Elected Representative
- Region VII (Central Visayas) - Dennis Gregory "Dennis" A. Sugarol
- Region VIII (Eastern Visayas) - Michael J. Tizon
- Region IX (Zamboanga Peninsula) - Virginia Angelita "Angie" M. Constantinopla
- Region X (Northern Mindanao) - Ana Maria "Ana" V. Dela Fuente
- Region XI (Davao Region) - Alvin "Bong" E. Aviola
- Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN) - Perlyn Joy Enriquez
- Region XIII (Caraga Region) - Rayfrocina "Frosy" Abao
- Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) - Glenn Bydder Sanchez
- Guam - Rodney A. Cahinhinan
- Singapore - Earl Stanley "Earl" T. Lazo
- Thailand - Sarin Chinatanaseri
2011 Easter Hunt
Rules & Regulations
Trivia #2: The first national summit....
Trivia #3: The only city outside the National Capital Region....
These are just examples.
Be more discerning and creative.
Write your trivia in a compelling manner.
- Read the notes below on PCDA history collected from various sources.
- Identify your personal top three (3) PCDA trivia from these materials.
- Write each trivia in a single statement and place these together in the submission form on the right column, labeling each as Trivia #1, Trivia #2 and Trivia #3, respectively. Your trivia should follow the format of this example:
Trivia #2: The first national summit....
Trivia #3: The only city outside the National Capital Region....
These are just examples.
Be more discerning and creative.
Write your trivia in a compelling manner.
- Send your entry on or before 11:59 p.m. on 30 April 2011.
- EARLY BIRD PRIZE. First ten (10) active PCDA members to submit a complete entry will each receive a P100 PCDA discount voucher. The voucher can be redeemable as a deduction on the registration fee of any PCDA masterclass/workshop/seminar in 2012 and 2013. Vouchers are non-transferable. An early bird prize winner is still eligible to win the main prize.
- Non-members are only eligible for the main prize; they are not eligible for the early bird prize.
- Winner/s will be determined by members of the PCDA Board of Directors.
- Winner/s will be announced on 1 May 2011.
- Winner/s will receive a CD of the UP Singing Ambassadors by mail.
Choral Arts Circle of Davao
PCDA, a non-stock and non-profit SEC-registered association, is accepting donations from generous individuals, groups and entities to support its various educational programs such as the National Masterclass Series for Choral Conductors and the Visiting Conductor Program. The Choral Arts Circle of Davao will directly support the Third National Masterclass for Choral Conductors.
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Donations in Davao are accepted at SM City Davao Department Store. Certificates of donation will be awarded at the Brokenshire Resort & Convention Center. |
FREE concerts for CAC-Davao members!
As part of its development program, PCDA is presenting "A Choral Celebration", an appreciation concert series for the donors of the Third National Masterclass Series for Choral Conductors to be held at the PCDA National Convention 2010.
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Invitations are limited to 400 per concert only. Registered national convention participants, observers and students are invited to these concerts for free. |
