Ars Cantica Ensemble on ASAP XV

Our group, Ars Cantica Ensemble, guested with Ms. Jamie Rivera and Juris on ASAP XV in line with the Sa 'Yo Lamang movie launch on the 29th of August 2010.

Sa 'Yo Lamang Music Video

This is it! Here's the "SA 'YO LAMANG" music video featuring Juris, Airdance and our group, Ars Cantica Ensemble. Directed by Ms. Cathy Garcia-Molina. Watch out for the movie which will be shown on September 1. :)

The "Sa 'Yo Lamang" Inspirational Album

Hello, friends!

I just like to promote the inspirational album "Sa 'Yo Lamang", (especially made for this Lenten Season) wherein our choir, Ars Cantica Ensemble, is part of it. We have sung "On Eagle's Wings" (choral arrangement by our Musical Director, Ms. Julie Garcia) and the "Sa 'Yo Lamang" official movie theme with Juris as the lead vocals (choral arrangement by Mr. Paolo Zarate and Ms. Julie Garcia).

The album was produced by Ms. Jamie Rivera under Star Records and it's the official soundtrack for the upcoming movie with the same title under Star Cinema. It has twelve tracks and besides our choir and Ms. Jamie Rivera, it also includes various artists like Aiza Seguerra, Juris, Erik Santos, Fatima Soriano (the child healer) and other church choirs.

The album is already available in music stores nationwide and you can also download the songs from their website:
http://www.starrecords.ph/album_details.asp?id=316

Behind the Scenes: Recording of Various Artists
Fatima Soriano/Jamie Rivera/Ars Cantica Ensemble/Liezel Garcia/Chin-Chin Gutierrez
http://www.youtube.com/user/starrecordsinc#p/u/9/DTVmQ-P3Fa4

Sa 'Yo Lamang Lenten Season TVC:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmBaM_bPXlI


Thank you very much. :)

We Are One

This is one of my favorite choral songs. This was recorded during our rehearsals at the EDSA Shrine for Father Peter Thoai's Farewell Mass which was held on May 9.




MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Ms. Julie Garcia

SOPRANOS:
Chinn Kalingo
Cezua Pangilinan

ALTOS:
Puri Espeleta
Choy Zablan

TENORS:
Ramil Angeles
Ricky Cabico
Toper Torres
Bong Vibar

BASSES:
Edwin Estrada
Lhance Lim
Armand Ruiz

Our Very Funny Vocalization Exercise!

This is the other side of Ars Cantica Ensemble. Please bear with us... most especially with the one orchestrating this vocalization exercise. :)

"Ang ipis,
Naipit sa pinto,
Nakita ni Pedro,
Piping-pipi...
Patay!"

Optional: Change P's of "Piping-pipi" and "Patay" to F. :D

The Warrior Is A Child

I was not familiar with the song "The Warrior Is A Child" until Rico Yan died six years ago. It became popular because it was known to be his favorite song. I thought it was Gary Valenciano's original composition. I only knew just last night that it was Twila Paris' original song. I heard her version while we were in Julie's car. She let us listen to it because it is the song that we're going to perform for tomorrow's Greenbelt Chapel's Silver Jubilee Presentation.

Julie Garcia is our current Musical Director. Since the Silver Jubilee council assigned the song to us, she made a special arrangement of the song for our choir, Ars Cantica Ensemble. I was really moved with her arrangement. I even sent her a text message how I was really touched by it. Although we only had little time to make a perfect execution of it, I already felt the message of the song. I liked the song before but now... I LOVE IT! I consider it as my #1 favorite song to date.

Just a few minutes ago, I started searching for videos of Twila Paris singing this song. I was not disappointed. I also saw a very good presentation with this song in the background. Here's the link: The Warrior Is A Child


While watching it, at first, I was holding back my tears. However, my chest exploded in the middle of the song and I wasn't able to contain my emotions and I bursted into tears. I didn't know exactly why I was crying. I didn't care. I really had a good cry. I thought maybe it was because of all the frustrations and heartaches that I've been through all these years. I am not used to crying when there are people around me. I'd rather not show my emotions. I'd rather cry when I'm all alone. Well, whatever the reason was, I enjoyed that moment.

Hopefully, we'll be able to give justice to this song when we perform for tomorrow's celebration. I pray that the Lord's Angels will sing with us. :)

Ars Cantica Ensemble in Marian Concert

Ars Cantica Ensemble singing "Song of Mary" and "Mariang Ina Ko" during the Marian Concert at EDSA Shrine.

Soloists:
Lhen Lim (Song of Mary)
Chinn Kalingo (Mariang Ina Ko)

Pianist/Conductor:
Julie Garcia

Zion's Post in PinoyExchange.com

*Click the photo to enlarge

I've just come across this post from PinoyExchange.com and noticed that our choir, Ars Cantica Ensemble, was mentioned. It just feels good to read something like this coming from somebody who we really don't know. Whoever "zion" is, thanks a lot! :)

"He Loved Me" by Ars Cantica Ensemble

Ars Cantica Ensemble singing (one of my favorite Mass songs) "He Loved Me" during Communion on Sunday Mass (April 6) at the EDSA Shrine.

Ars Cantica Ensemble is a Church-based choir serving at Greenbelt Chapel, Our Lady of EDSA Shrine, Rockwell Chapel, and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Chapel.

*Pardon for the muffled sound quality for this was only recorded using a mobile phone.

A Chock-Full Easter with Ars Cantica Ensemble

We had a great time celebrating Easter Sunday singing in three different Masses (Discovery Suites, EDSA Shrine, and Rockwell Chapel). Plus, our super missed "kapatid", Lhance made a surprise visit! Indeed, the Christ is risen!

*Ars Cantica Ensemble is a Church-based Choir serving at Greenbelt Chapel, Our Lady of EDSA Shrine, Rockwell Chapel, and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Chapel.

To view more photos, please go to:

http://choyzee.multiply.com/photos/album/20/A_Chock-Full_Easter_with_Ars_Cantica_Ensemble

Ars Cantica Ensemble's Entry for the "Pringles U Pop" Music Video Contest

Here's our entry for the "Pringles U Pop Music Video Contest" on Myx.

We managed to finish the recording and shoot in just one day (right after our Mass services at the EDSA Shrine and Rockwell Chapel) and submitted our entry on January 29. Though we were not chosen to be in the Finals, we had a lot of fun making this video!

Title: Pop Heart (Once You Pop, You Can't Stop)
Performed by: Ars Cantica Ensemble
Music & Lyrics / Direction: Choy Zablan
Music Arranged by: Ars Cantica Ensemble

A Christmas Experience with Ars Cantica Ensemble

ACE's one of a kind Yuletide rendezvous in 2007.

*Ars Cantica Ensemble is a Church-based Choir serving at Greenbelt Chapel, Our Lady of EDSA Shrine, Rockwell Chapel, and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Chapel.







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Ars Cantica Ensemble - PAGCOR Carol Festival '07 Finals

Ars Cantica Ensemble singing "A Christmas Carol" in PAGCOR Carol Festival '07 Grand Finals Night.

Award : 2nd Runner-Up

Ars Cantica Ensemble is a Church-based choir serving at Greenbelt Chapel, Our Lady of EDSA Shrine, Rockwell Chapel, and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Chapel.

*Sorry for the unstable sound quality since it was only recorded using a mobile phone. No video clip was taken for it was prohibited.

Ars Cantica Ensemble - Paskong Himig sa Pasig '07 Finals

Ars Cantica Ensemble singing "Ang Aking Bayan" (by Nicanor Abelardo) and "Gloria" (by Norman Agatep) in Paskong Himig sa Pasig '07 Grand Finals.

*Ars Cantica Ensemble is a Church-based choir serving at Greenbelt Chapel, Our Lady of EDSA Shrine, Rockwell Chapel, and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Chapel.

Ars Cantica Ensemble in "The Sobrang Gud Nite Show w/ Jojo A. All The Way"

First TV Guesting of Ars Cantica Ensemble in "The Sobrang Gud Nite Show with Jojo A. All The Way!", singing "Carol of the Bells" and "A Christmas Carol". Aired on Christmas Eve, QTV 11. The show is hosted by Mr. Jojo Alejar.

Ars Cantica Ensemble is a Church-based choir serving at Greenbelt Chapel, Our Lady of EDSA Shrine, Rockwell Chapel, and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Chapel.First Part: TV VersionSecond Part: Studio Version

Jojo, you're the beyst!!! Thanks a lot! :)

*Sorry for the poor quality of the TV Version videos for they were only taken from a mobile phone.