Country’s brightest young musicians compete at the 41st NAMCYA’s finals this week

November 18-23, 2014

Various CCP Locations

CCP Complex

Pasay, Metro Manila

The National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) celebrates 41 years of serving as catalyst in discovering and nurturing young Filipino musicians towards advancement of artistic performance, creativity, and Philippine music traditions. The event runs from November 18-23, 2014 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

With generous support from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Department of Education, the 2014 National Music Week will include outreach programs and the Final Round of the various group and solo NAMCYA competitions, culminating in the Concert of Winners on November 23, 5:00 PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater).

Performing are the winners in the Choir and Rondalla groups instrument competitions and Guitar, Piano, Trombone, Trumpet, and Voice for solo instrument competitions. The six national winners in the Traditional Music Ensemble competition will also be presented.

Here are the finalists of the 41^st NAMCYA:

National Winners: Traditional Music Ensemble, Category B

1. Bentangan High School Cultural Ensemble, Arumanen Manobo - Region XII

2. DepED Bulacan Performing Arts Group, Tagalog - Region III

3. Kinag-aw, Maeng / Itneg-Tinguian - Cordillera Autonomous Region

4. Pantuyan National High School Mandaya Cultural Ensemble, Mandaya - Region XI

5. Sabay Ensemble, Subanen - Region IX

6. Sibol Theater Arts, Maranao - Region X

Choir, Category B - Mixed Voices

1. Bacolod City National High School Youth Choir, Cond. Easter Candiasan - Region VI

2. Ligao National High School (LNHS) Voice Chorale, Cond. Celger Venzon - Region V

3. Muntinlupa Vocal Ensemble, Cond. Ivy Rose Casiguran-Puri - NCR

4. Musica Paulinos, Cond. Jeffrey Buensuceso - NCR

5. STEFTI Youth Choir, Cond. Jose Emmanuel Aquino - Region VIII

6. University of the Philippines Rural High School Glee Club, Cond. Marife Rebutar - Region IV-A

Choir, Category B - Equal Voices

1. Boscorale, Cond. Alvin Paulin - NCR

2. The Davao Girls Choir, Cond. Elena Barradas-Gementiza - Region XI

3. Ilocos Norte National High School - SPA Youth Choir, Cond. Sherween Frez Cabrales - Region I

4. League of Young Voices Tagum City National Comprehensive High School Choir, Cond. Juanito Garcia - Region XI

5. St. Paul College Pasig High School Chorale, Cond. Sheila Marie Fetalvero - NCR

6. St. Scholastica's Academy Marikina High School Glee Club, Cond. Danilo Monte Jr. - NCR

Rondalla, Category A

1. Aniweng na Cuerdas Rondalla, Cond. Reynan Ayento - Region I

2. Colawin Elementary School Rondalla, Cond. Harry James Lucero - Region VII

3. ETCS II Children's Rondalla Group A, Cond. Antonio Pioquinto Jr. - Region VI

4. Lucban District Children's Rondalla, Cond. Isidro Obmasca Jr. - Region IV-A

5. Magugpo Pilot Central Elementary School Rondalla, Cond. Angelina Gevila - Region

XI
6. Mauban South District Children's Rondalla, Cond. Ro-ann Casimiro - Region IV-A

7. Naga Central School I, Cond. Ma. Theresa Serilo - Region V

8. Sariaya Community Rondalla (SCR), Cond. Herbert Perez - Region IV-A

9. Timoteo Paez Elementary School Rondalla, Cond. Leonardo Bruno Jr. - NCR

Guitar, Category C     

1. Aaron Rafael Aguila III - NCR

2. Aemilio Cecilio Enginco - Region IV-A

3. Roman Gerard Enguero - Region IV-A

4. Carlo Antonio Juan - NCR

5. Roneil Santos - Region III

Piano, Category B

1. Danica Mae Antazo - Region IV-A

2. Juan Paolo Panagsagan - NCR

3. Denise Faith See - NCR

4. Nathan John Torento - XII

Trumpet, Category C

1. Marc Richard Nicolas - Region III

2. Rafael John Rubio - Region III

Trombone, Category C

1. Vanessa Ellaiza Jean Celestial - NCR

2. Elmer Ruel Guballa - Region III

3. Conrad Cecil Nicolas  Jr. - Region III

Voice, Category C

1. Stephanie Anne Aguilar - NCR

2. Jho-Merita Chua-so - NCR

3. Nikka Mae Lopez - Region IV-A

4. Ma. Krissan Manikan - NCR

5. Mheco Joy Manlangit - Region VI

6. Ivan Niccolo Nery - NCR

7. Jade Rubis Riccio - NCR

8. Elainne Marie Vibal - Region V

Here is the schedule of the NAMCYA competitions and outreach programs:

November 18, 2014

10:00 AM Opening Ceremonies, CCP Little Theater

2:00 PM Piano Competition, CCP Little Theater

November 19, 2014

2:00 PM Trombone and Trumpet Competitions, CCP Little Theater

2:00 PM Guitar Competition, CCP MKP Hall

November 20, 2014

10:00 AM Traditional Music Ensembles, Philippine Normal University, Manila

2:00 PM Voice Competition, CCP Little Theater

3:00 PM Traditional Music Ensembles, Philippine Women’s University, Manila

4:00 PM Rondalla Competition, CCP Main Theater

                            

November 21, 2014

10:00 AM Traditional Music Ensembles, SM Baliuag, Bulacan

4:00 PM Choir Competition, CCP Main Theater

5:00 PM Voice Competition Winners Outreach Program, Paco Park, Manila

November 22, 2014

2:00 PM Choir and Rondalla Outreach Program, Il Centro Entertainment Center, Sta. Lucia Mall

4:00 PM Winners of Traditional Music Ensembles Competition, CCP Little Theater

November 23, 2014

5:00 PM Concert of Winners, CCP Main Theater

Ticket price:

Free admission

For inquiries:

NAMCYA 836-4928, 836-4929