The Andrea O. Veneracion Sing Philippines Youth Choir (SPYC), under the leadership of choirmaster and conductor Mark Anthony Carpio, have just concluded their 2024 European Goodwill Tour, highlighted by a victory at the prestigious Tolosa Choral Competition in Spain.
The choir secured an impressive fourth-place finish in both the Polyphony and Folklore categories at the 55th Tolosako Abesbatza Lehiaketa (Tolosa Choral Competition) held on October 31, 2024, at the historic Leidor Aretoa in Tolosa, Basque Country, Spain.
Competing against 16 countries from around the world, the SPYC captivated the audience with a diverse repertoire that included folk songs, as well as classical and popular choral works. Their performance was met with loud applause and accolades from an international audience.
This achievement marks another significant milestone for the AOV Sing Philippines Youth Choir, adding to their growing list of international accomplishments.
The group’s 2024 European goodwill outreach concerts entertained over 3,000 people across Filipino and foreign communities in Valencia, Barcelona, Basque-Northern Spain, Arronches, and Lisbon, Portugal.
The participation of the SPYC was organized and presented by the Cultural Center of the Philippines, the AOV Sing Philippines Foundation, and the Tolosa Choral Contest, with support from PAGCOR and Newport World Resorts.
Launched in 2014, the SPYC is dedicated to fostering musical excellence and promoting Filipino culture through choral music. Organized by the Philippine Madrigal Singers (MADZ), the Cultural Center of the Philippines through its Cultural Exchange Department, and the Andrea O. Veneracion Sing Philippines Foundation, the SPYC has produced numerous choristers from 56 local communities across the country, following rigorous auditions, music camps, and outreach performances.
The Sing Philippines movement brings to life the vision of National Artist Andrea O. Veneracion: a nation united in song and harmony.