The Kota Kinabalu Junior Chamber & The Philippine National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
Presents: MSU-IIT Octava Choral Society live in Malaysia!
ABOUT THE SONG
Song Title: Dael / Balinalisang Gadung
Category: Songs of the Tri-people of Mindanao
Adapted by: Frank Englis
Venue Performed: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2006
BRIEF HISTORY
The Octava Choral Society was first organized in 1978. Bagging the championship during the National Music Competitions for Young Artists in 1981, the group was given the honor of representing the Philippines in the 3rd International Choral Festival held in Manila in 1983. The years after that were spent honing further its choral skill and developing a unique repertoire while performing in full-length concerts in different places in Mindanao and the Visayas. Its highly acclaimed performances at the Luce Auditorium at Silliman University, undoubtedly the Cultural Center for Southern Philippines, and practically everywhere it goes, is a proof of the heights the choir has attained. As part of its mission to help in the preservation and promotion of choral music tradition, the group has also performed in lecture-demos in various schools in the area. The Octava Choral Society is MSU-IIT's Resident Choir,
Without doubt, the group has already established itself as choir with its own distinctive style and repertoire. It is perhaps the only choir in the country that consciously promoted Mindanao's Indigenous songs and music. Major part of its repertoire are Maranao, Maguindanao, B'laan, Tausog and other Mindanao tribal songs set in choral style. To date, the Octava has easily given more than forty major concerts, all of which were well received. For the years 1999 and beyond, the Octava hopes to lend its unique brand of music and style in concerts, competitions, and festivals both here and in other countries.
AWARDS
1980 - Regional Champion, College Category National Music Competitions for Young Artists
1981 - Regional Champion, College Category National Music Competitions for Young Artists
1982 - National Champion, College Category National Music Competitions for Young Artists
1983 - Philippine Representative, 3rd International Choral Festival, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila National Music Competitions for Young Artists.
2006 - Philippine representative, 27th ISME 2006 World Conference and Music Festival, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
DIRECTORS:
FRANCISCO A. ENGLIS
Founder
Music Graduate, Silliman University [Major in Choral Conducting]
M.A in Ethnomusicology [Kent State University, Ohio]
Email: frank_englis@yahoo.com
ENRICO RICONALLA
Executive Director (Present)
Music Graduate, Silliman University [Major in Piano]
M.A in Education
Email: enriconalla@yahoo.com
FOR FUTURE SINGING ENGAGEMENT/ CHOIR RESERVATIONS
Contact: MSU-IIT Octava Choral Society
Tel. nos: 221-4050 local 063 or +639102913667
Email: frank_englis@yahoo.com/oblivionIIT@hotma il.com
Website: www.msuiit.edu.ph/artscul/octava
Presents: MSU-IIT Octava Choral Society live in Malaysia!
ABOUT THE SONG
Song Title: Dael / Balinalisang Gadung
Category: Songs of the Tri-people of Mindanao
Adapted by: Frank Englis
Venue Performed: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2006
BRIEF HISTORY
The Octava Choral Society was first organized in 1978. Bagging the championship during the National Music Competitions for Young Artists in 1981, the group was given the honor of representing the Philippines in the 3rd International Choral Festival held in Manila in 1983. The years after that were spent honing further its choral skill and developing a unique repertoire while performing in full-length concerts in different places in Mindanao and the Visayas. Its highly acclaimed performances at the Luce Auditorium at Silliman University, undoubtedly the Cultural Center for Southern Philippines, and practically everywhere it goes, is a proof of the heights the choir has attained. As part of its mission to help in the preservation and promotion of choral music tradition, the group has also performed in lecture-demos in various schools in the area. The Octava Choral Society is MSU-IIT's Resident Choir,
Without doubt, the group has already established itself as choir with its own distinctive style and repertoire. It is perhaps the only choir in the country that consciously promoted Mindanao's Indigenous songs and music. Major part of its repertoire are Maranao, Maguindanao, B'laan, Tausog and other Mindanao tribal songs set in choral style. To date, the Octava has easily given more than forty major concerts, all of which were well received. For the years 1999 and beyond, the Octava hopes to lend its unique brand of music and style in concerts, competitions, and festivals both here and in other countries.
AWARDS
1980 - Regional Champion, College Category National Music Competitions for Young Artists
1981 - Regional Champion, College Category National Music Competitions for Young Artists
1982 - National Champion, College Category National Music Competitions for Young Artists
1983 - Philippine Representative, 3rd International Choral Festival, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila National Music Competitions for Young Artists.
2006 - Philippine representative, 27th ISME 2006 World Conference and Music Festival, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
DIRECTORS:
FRANCISCO A. ENGLIS
Founder
Music Graduate, Silliman University [Major in Choral Conducting]
M.A in Ethnomusicology [Kent State University, Ohio]
Email: frank_englis@yahoo.com
ENRICO RICONALLA
Executive Director (Present)
Music Graduate, Silliman University [Major in Piano]
M.A in Education
Email: enriconalla@yahoo.com
FOR FUTURE SINGING ENGAGEMENT/ CHOIR RESERVATIONS
Contact: MSU-IIT Octava Choral Society
Tel. nos: 221-4050 local 063 or +639102913667
Email: frank_englis@yahoo.com/oblivionIIT@hotma il.com
Website: www.msuiit.edu.ph/artscul/octava
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