Mapua Cardinal Singers

Mapúa Cardinal Singers
Background information
Also known as	MITCS, MCS, Cardz, Mapúa Concert Singers
Origin	Manila, Philippines
Genres	Choral music
Years active	2000–present
Website	www.mapuacardinalsingers.weebly.com
Members
Angelito Enriquez Ayran, Jr. (Director/Conductor, 2004-present)

The Mapúa Cardinal Singers, formerly known as Mapúa Concert Singers, is the official resident choir of the Mapúa Institute of Technology, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines. The group is composed of male and female members who are passionately dedicated to the choral art.^[1]

Discography

In 2004, they joined Harmonies, a choral festival which was sponsored by University of Santo Tomas. In 2005, they joined the National Music Competitions for Young Artists, (College Choir Category). The Metro Chorale in 2006, sponsored by DLSU Chorale and Colors of Worship in 2006 and 2008, organized by the Manila Chamber Singers.

Awards

Mapúa Cardinal Singers during the 2011 Hong Kong International Youth and Children's Choir Festival

Mapúa Cardinal Singers announced as 2010 Greenwich Grand Gig Champions^[2]

Date/Year	Location of competition	Competition	Awards received
2006	Xiamen	4th World Choir Games	Gold Diploma - Folklore Acapella Category Gold Diploma - Mixed Chamber Choir Category Silver Olympic Medal - Folklore Acapella Category Silver Olympic Medal - Mixed Chamber Choir Category
2007	Pattaya	A Voyage of Songs 2007	Gold Prize Award - Folklore Category Gold Prize Award - Mixed Chamber Choir Category
2008	Manila	3rd Manila Cathedral-Basilica Pipe Organ Festival Choral Competition	First Prize
2009	Manila	2009 MBC Paskong Pinoy National Choral Competition	Finalist
2010	Manila	Greenwich Grand Gig 2010	Grand Champion
2010	Manila	2010 MBC Paskong Pinoy National Choral Competition	Semi-Finalist
2011	Hong Kong	2011 Hong Kong International Youth and Children's Choir Festival	Gold Diploma - Overall Performance Gold Award - Folklore Category Silver Award - Youth Category[3][4]

References

1. ^ The Mapúa Cardinal Singers, retrieved 1 August 2011.
2. ^ The Mapúa Cardinal Singers: 2010 Greenwich Grand Gig Champs, retrieved 9 October 2010.
3. ^ Mapúa Cardinal Singers win in Asian choir contest | ABS-CBN News, retrieved 7 August 2011.
4. ^ Mapúa Cardinal Singers Win Big at Asian Choral Competition | mapua.edu.ph, retrieved 9 August 2011.