Press Release No. 06-2017

Date: 14 March 2017

The Consulate General in Jeddah informs the Filipino Community in Jeddah and the Western Region that the Cultural Center of the Philippines is mounting the Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival, Manila 2017 which will be held on 20-23 July 2017. 

The Festival is open to all choirs from different parts of the world who wish to compete in the categories of Folk Song, Vocal Ensemble, and Chamber Choir. Deadline for the applications is on 04 April 2017.

The Festival is named after the founder of the world renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers, the late National Artist for Music, Professor Andrea O. Veneracion, an esteemed choirmaster and choral clinician who was instrumental in the promotion of choral music all over the country.

For full details of the competition and information on how to apply, please go to the following web links:

http://culturalcenter.gov.ph/

http://artseducation.culturalcenter.gov.ph

www.culturalcenter.gov.ph

Facebook Page: Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival

General Information About the Festival 

Everyone is requested to disseminate the information about the Festival to interested parties for their possible participation. END