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A Global Chorus: 35 Choirs Come Together for the 6th Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival in Manila
Manila, Philippines — From August 20–24, 2025, the Ateneo de Manila University’s Arete hall and other venues will resonate with exceptional harmonies as the 6th Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival (AOVICF) gathers thirty-five choirs from the Philippines and internationally.
This biennial festival honors National Artist for Music Andrea O. Veneracion, the legendary founder of the renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers. It stands as a shining example of choral excellence in Asia. More than just a competition, it serves as a lively gathering of diverse cultures, traditions, and artistic expressions—where voices come together to go beyond borders.
The Cultural Center of the Philippines hosts the choral festival, in partnership with the Philippine Madrigal Singers and Areté at Ateneo de Manila University, aiming to promote and grow the choral movement throughout the Philippines and Asia.
Six Categories, One Celebration of Harmony
The 2025 edition opens six competition stages, each with its own distinct character:
- Children’s Choir – young talents aged 14 and below:
Bacoor Hope Children’s Chorus, Kirana Teenage Choir, Marbel Children’s Chorus, Sta. Teresa College Children’s Choir - Equal Voices – singers aged 15 and above performing within the same vocal range:
Koro Ilustrado, Miriam College High School Glee Club, St. Scholastica’s College Manila High School Glee Club, Tarlac Männerchor - Folk Song and Indigenous Music – preserving cultural heritage through mixed and equal voice ensembles:
Bacoor Hope Children’s Chorus, Coro Regina Coeli, De La Salle University Chorale, FLOICE, Holy Angel University Chorale, Letran Singing Ambassadors, MSU-IIT Octava Choral Society, Saint Louis University Glee Club, Silay City Chorale, Sta. Teresa College Children’s Choir, Tarlac State University Chorale, Ubaya Choir, University of Baguio Voices Chorale, University of the Cordilleras Chorale, USEP Harmonia Polifonica Chorale - Mixed Choir – showcasing the rich textures of SATB ensembles:
Coro Jesu, De La Salle University Chorale, De La Salle University Dasmariñas Chorale, Eastern Chamber Singers, Far Eastern University Chorale, Koro Seraphim, Letran Singing Ambassadors, MSU-IIT Octava Choral Society, NDMU Tambuli…
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