ANDREA O. VENERACION INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL MANILA 2025

PRESENTED BY
The Cultural Center of the Philippines
in collaboration with
The Philippine Madrigal Singers
and in partnership with
Areté, Ateneo de Manila University

 

DATE & VENUE
August 20 – 24, 2025
Areté, Ateneo de Manila University

 

WEBSITE
https://www.aovchoralfestph.com/

Click here for the Omnibus Poster

 

DESCRIPTION
Now on its 6th edition, the Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival (AOVICF) honors the legacy of National Artist for Music and founder of the world-renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers, Andrea O. Veneracion. This prestigious event gathers choirs worldwide for a vibrant celebration of choral excellence. This year’s Festival features six Choral Competition categories: Children’s Choir, Equal Voices, Folk Song and Indigenous Music, Mixed Choir, Musica Sacra, Popular Music. AOVICF Manila 2025 also marks the debut of the Composition Competition. Festival highlights include masterclasses, workshops, concerts, and special ceremonies. Join us for a week of harmony, artistry, and cultural exchange.

 

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
August 20, 2025 | 4:00 PM | Welcome Reception (Ubuntu Space)
August 20, 2025 | 6:00 PM | Opening Ceremonies (Blue Eagle Gym)
August 21, 2025 | 10:00 AM | Children’s Choir Category (Hyundai Hall)
August 21, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Masterclasses (Areté Venues)
August 21, 2025 | 5:00 PM | Folk Song and Indigenous Music Category (Hyundai Hall)
August 22, 2025 | 9:30 AM | Popular Music Category (Hyundai Hall)
August 22, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Masterclasses (Areté Venues)
August 22, 2025 | 5:00 PM | Musica Sacra Category (Church of the Gesù)
August 23, 2025 | 10:00 AM | Equal Voices Category (Church of the Gesù)
August 23, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Masterclasses (Areté Venues)
August 23, 2025 | 3:00 PM | Mixed Choir Category (Hyundai Hall)
August 24, 2025 | 9:00 AM | Festival Chorus Session with Mr. Mark Anthony Carpio (Gonzaga Chapel)
August 24, 2025 | 3:00 PM | Philippine Madrigal Singers Concert (Hyundai Hall)
August 24, 2025 | 6:00 PM | Awarding and Closing Ceremonies (Blue Eagle Gym)

 

 

MASTERCLASSES

August 21
SINGergy! Vocal Energizers to Ignite Joyful Young Voices
by Roni Sugiarto (Indonesia)
1:00 PM, William & Claire Tan Untiong Studio

Empowering Young Voices: Strategies for Engaging Children’s Choirs in Rehearsals and Performances
by Maria Theresa Vizconde-Roldan (Philippines)
2:00 PM, Doreen Black Box Theater

Choral Sound Concept – Vowels are the Key!
by Elise Bradley (New Zealand)
3:00 PM, Joseph & Gemma Tanbuntiong Studio

 

August 22
Discovering the Music Between the Notes: An Approach to Score Study to Create an Aural Image
by Dr. Gene Peterson (USA)
1:00 PM, William & Claire Tan Untiong Studio

The Golden Sound of the European Polyphony
by Andrea Angelini (Italy)
2:00 PM, Doreen Black Box Theater

Skills for Choral Singers
by Ana Maria Raga (Venezuela)
3:00 PM, Joseph & Gemma Tanbuntiong Studio

 

August 23
From Breath to Blend: Maximizing Your Choir’s Warm-Up Routine
by Mark Anthony Carpio (Philippines)
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, Doreen Black Box Theater

KIT for SINGING WELL: A Safe Space and Environment for Healthy Singing
by Kitbielle Pasagui (Philippines)
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, William & Claire Tan Untiong Studio

Hinabing Tinig/Woven Voices: A Closer Look at Texture in Nilo Alcala’s Choral Works
by Nilo Alcala II (Philippines)
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, Joseph & Gemma Tanbuntiong Studio

 

TICKET INFORMATION
Ticket Prices
● Opening Ceremonies – FREE!
● Competitions (Children’s Choir, Equal Voices, Folk Song and Indigenous Music, Mixed Choir, Musica Sacra, Popular Music) – PHP 500
● Philippine Madrigal Singers Concert – Orchestra: PHP 2,000 | Balcony: PHP 1,500
● Awarding and Closing Ceremonies – FREE!

Discounts
20% for Senior Citizens, PWD, Students, Government, National Athletes, and Military Personnel.
For ticket inquiries and group discounts, call the CCP Box Office at 0931 033 0880 or email
salesandpromotions@culturalcenter.gov.ph.