Mapúa Cardinal Singers Explained
Mapúa Cardinal Singers |
| Alias: | MUCS, MCS, Cardz, Mapúa Singing Ambassadors, Mapúa Concert Singers |
| Origin: | Manila, Philippines |
| Genre: | Choral music |
| Years Active: | 2000–present |
| Website: | www.mapuacardinalsingers.weebly.com |
| Current Members: | Angelito Enriquez Ayran, Jr.
(Director/Conductor, 2004-present) |
The Mapúa Cardinal Singers, formerly known as Mapúa Concert Singers, is the official resident choir of the Mapúa University in Intramuros, Metro Manila. The group is composed of male and female members who are passionately dedicated to the choral art.[1]
Discography
In 2004, they joined Harmonies, a choral festival which was sponsored by University of Santo Tomas. In 2005, they joined the National Music Competitions for Young Artists, (College Choir Category), The Metro Chorale in 2006, sponsored by De La Salle University Chorale and Colors of Worship in 2006 and 2008, organized by the Manila Chamber Singers.
Awards
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| 2006 |  Xiamen | 4th World Choir Games | - Gold Diploma - Folklore Acapella Category
- Gold Diploma - Mixed Chamber Choir Category
- Silver Olympic Medal - Folklore Acapella Category
- Silver Olympic Medal - Mixed Chamber Choir Category
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| 2007 |  Pattaya | A Voyage of Songs 2007 | - Gold Prize Award - Folklore Category
- Gold Prize Award - Mixed Chamber Choir Category
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| 2008 |  Manila | 3rd Manila Cathedral-Basilica Pipe Organ Festival Choral Competition |
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| 2009 | Manila | 2009 MBC Paskong Pinoy National Choral Competition |
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| 2010 | Manila | Greenwich Grand Gig 2010 |
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| 2010 | Manila | 2010 MBC Paskong Pinoy National Choral Competition |
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| 2011 |  Hong Kong | 2011 Hong Kong International Youth and Children's Choir Festival | - Gold Diploma - Overall Performance
- Gold Award - Folklore Category
- Silver Award - Youth Category[2] [3]
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| 2012 | Manila | Villancico "Pasko sa Intramuros" Competition |
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| 2012 | Huế | 2nd Vietnam International Choir Competition | - Gold Award - Youth Choir Category
- Silver Award - Folklore Category
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| 2013 | Manila | Sing N' Joy 2013 Manila: Philippine International Choral Competition | - Gold Award - Spiritual Category
- Gold Award - Folklore Category
- Silver Award - Mixed Youth Category
- Silver Award - Sacred Category
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| 2014 |  Singapore | Orientale Concentus VII | - Gold Award - Folklore Category
- Gold Award - Chamber Category
- Gold Award - Mixed Youth Category
- Category Winner - Mixed Youth Category
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| 2015 | Hoi An | 4th Vietnam International Choir Competition | - Gold Award - Open Mixed Voices G3 Category
- Gold Award - Sacred Category
- Gold Award - Folklore Category
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| 2016 | Hong Kong | 2016 Asia Cantate | - Gold Diploma / Category Winner - Chamber Choir Category
- Gold Diploma / Category Winner - Open Mixed Voices Choir Category
- Gold Diploma - Folklore Category
- Voices of Asia - Special Award
- Jury Prize Award - Special Award
- Grand Prix Finalist - Special Award
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| 2018 |  Indonesia | 7th Bali International Choral Festival 2018 | - 4 Gold Awards
- Gold Award - Mixed Youth Choir Category
- Gold Award - Musica Sacra Category
- Gold Award - Mixed Youth Choir Championship
- Gold Award - Musica Sacra Championship
- 2 Category Winner
- Category Winner - Mixed Youth Choir Category
- Category Winner - Musica Sacra Category
- Category Champion
- Mixed Youth Choir Championship
- Grand Prix Finalist
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External links
Notes and References
- http://www.mapuacardinalsingers.weebly.com/the-choir.html The Mapúa Cardinal Singers
- http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/08/07/11/mapua-cardinal-singers-win-asian-choir-contest Mapúa Cardinal Singers win in Asian choir contest | ABS-CBN News
- http://www.mapua.edu.ph/News/News.aspx?newsID=566 Mapúa Cardinal Singers Win Big at Asian Choral Competition | mapua.edu.ph
