UP College of Music Alumni Association

Members of the UP College of Music Alumni Association (UPCMuAA) will be performing the works of composer Dr. Rodolfo S. Cornejo (1909-1991) in a tribute concert this Sunday, May 15 at 6:30 PM at the Nicanor Abelardo Hall Auditorium, UP College of Music, Diliman Quezon City. The tribute entitled "Pamana…a tribute concert to Dr. Rodolfo S. Cornejo" will be held in fulfillment of the Association's objectives to remember exemplary alumnus, pay respect and show gratitude for his/her contributions to the music world.

In the program are special performances by pianists Prof. Mauricia Borromeo (former Dean), Prof. Augusto “Agot” Espino, Jesper Mercado, Brian Sapigao, Marvin Dizon with harpist Lourdes Gregorio and singers Jeannelle Bihag-Roldan (soprano), Emlyn Olfindo-Santos (soprano), Maricris Joaquin (mezzo-soprano), Dondi Ong (tenor), Raymond Roldan (tenor) and Greg Abelardo de Leon (baritone). Also performing are the UP Dance Company and the UP Lab-Orchestra under the baton of Prof. Edna Marcil “Michi” Martinez.

This tribute shall also showcase Cornejo's works, memorabilia and other documentation of historical and musical significance for purposes of continued reproduction, appreciation and performance by music students and young musicians. The said concert also ushers in another of UPCMuAA’s projects that is the Dr. Rodolfo S. Cornejo recital-assistance program for UP College of Music student-recitalists.

Featured composer Dr. Rodolfo S. Cornejo (1909-1991) received his Teacher’s Diploma in piano (1930) and Teacher’s Diploma in science and composition (1930) from the Conservatory of Music, University of the Philippines. He received his Bachelor of Music major in piano and theory (1932), Master of Music major in composition-conducting (1933) and Doctor of Music (honoris causa, 1954) degrees from the Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University.

This tribute concert is in cooperation with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the UP College of Music. Admission is free.

The UP-CMuAA will hold its General Assembly entitled MUSIKA'T CHIKA 2011 on February 4, its first GA in more than 10 years. Through the initiative of its officers headed by Greg Abelardo de Leon, the association reaches out to UP-CMu alumni in the country as well as abroad to take part in the assembly. This event aims to bring together alumni of the UP College of Music not only for fellowship but more importantly to foster cooperation to ensure the success of its many projects for 2011. MUSIKA'T CHIKA 2011 will be held at the UP College of Music on February 4, 2011. Registration starts at  3PM.  There will be an entrance fee of  PHP200 for dinner and PHP100 for membership. 

UP Alumni Association launches anthem competition contest. Open to all Filipino descent composers. All UP College of Music alumni are encouraged to join. Submit your entries on or before November 30, 2010. For more details please click link below

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UP-CMuAA officers together with Faculty Advisor and Past-President Mita Fernandez held a meeting yesterday, October 20, 2010 to discuss the formation of committees to facilitate the organization and implementation of projects, events and programs. The committees formed are as follows: Planning Committee, Finance Committee, Secretariat, Marketing Committee, Press and Public Relations Committee, Archives Committee and the Ways and Means Committee. Procedures oh how  to become committee members were discussed as well as the appointment of committees heads. 

The UP-CMuAA officers enjoin all fellow UP-CMu alumni to volunteer and be members of committees to ensure the association's success.

October 6, 2010, Wednesday 4PM, The UP-CMuAA held a public induction of its appointed officers for 2010-2011 at the Mini Hall at the UP College of Music, Diliman, Quezon City.  Atty. Gladys S.J. Tiongco, UPAA Acting President together with UP-CMu Dean, Dr. Jose Buenconsejo officiated the induction of the officers headed by Greg Abelardo de Leon as President, Ma. Cristina R. Joaquin as Secretary, Conrado 'Dondi' Ong III (on sick leave) as Vice-President, Lesley Mantegro Ong-Hay as Treasurer, Emlyn Olfindo-Santos as P.R.O. and Jeannelle Bihag-Roldan as Auditor. The ceremony was witnessed by UP Office of Alumni Relations Asst. Secretary and UP-CMuAA Past-President Rufina “Nini” Santos-Jorge, Faculty Advisor and UP-CMuAA Past-President Mita Fernandez , UP-CMu Student Council Pres. Charley Magalit and UP-CMu faculty members and staff.

This long-awaited yet simple induction ceremony was formally called to order by the Master of Ceremony P.R.O. Emlyn Olfindo-Santos. The invocation was lead by the incoming officers in the form of the song "Song of Joseph" (a song from the musical composed by Raymond and Jeannelle Roldan). In this invocation, the officers sang the verses from Psalm 23 as they prayed for courage and strength for the achievement of their goals for the duration of their term. After this, UP-CMu Dean, Dr. Buenconsejo then took the podium to deliver his opening speech wherein he called for cooperation in "...building a social environment that does not produce heartless mechanical musicians, but authentic musicians and scholars who will care for the worlds around them.". This was followed by guest speaker UP-CMuAA Past-President 'Nini' Jorge who highlighted successful projects of the UP-CMuAA during her 6-year presidency which include hosting regular alumni homecoming assemblies and the donation of furniture to the UP College of Music including a sofa set, refrigerator and conference table and a 3/4 grand piano, aside from the usual fundraising activities. She ends her speech by emphasizing that musicians have "...the distinct privilege to inspire men and women to become better persons as music has the gift to heal wounded hearts and souls.". The Induction soon followed and the officers were sworn in as a group by Atty.Tiongco and Dean Jojo. Newly-inducted Pres. Greg de Leon then proceeded to give his acceptance speech where he dubbed his assumption into office as a 'resurrection' of the UP-CMuAA after a decade quiescence. He also gave a glimpse of projects for 2011 that include a One-Day Free Medical Drive for UP-CMuAA faculty, staff and alumni in January, a tribute to distinguished alumnus Rodolfo Cornejo in March, a Grand Fundraising Concert featuring well-known alumni in June and a Grand Alumni Homecoming in September. Intermission followed where attendees were treated to a rousing duet by newly-inducted Auditor Jeannelle Bihag-Roldan and husband Raymond who sang the Brindisi from the italian opera La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi. Seemingly moved by the event, Prof. Rodrigo G. Cornejo, former NCCA commissioner, GMA Network consultant and son of world-reknowned filipino composer/conductor Rodolfo Cornejo, took the floor and shared his thoughts in a spontaneous yet heartfelt speech about the the many unsung heroes of art who give their whole lives to music only to be forgotten through the years. He then shook hands with Pres. de Leon in a gesture of support and cooperation in the actualization of UP-CMuAA projects especially the grand tribute to his father, Rodolfo Cornejo slated in March 2011. Soon after, UPAA acting Pres. Atty. Tionco gave her closing remarks where she reiterated the UPAA's pledge to support the UP-CMuAA by "...providing the assistance and the expertise, experience and access to the UP Alumni network for projects and programs...". She ended her speech by quoting Scottish writer Thomas Cryle who said music is "the speech of angels" and reminded the newly-inducted officers to be "...mindful of the sacred privilege of speaking for the angels..." so that " ... the nation be granted the privilege of hearing the speech of angels forevermore.". The ceremony ended in a joyous mood as the guests, officers and attendees shared a delicious meal of native food to celebrate the success of the affair.

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The UP-CMuAA will meet in a public session on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 4:00 PM for the induction of its appointed officers: Greg Abelardo de Leon as President, Conrado 'Dondi' Ong III as Vice-President, Ma. Cristina R. Joaquin as Secretary, Lesley Mantegro Ong-Hay as Treasurer, Emlyn Olfindo-Santos as P.R.O. and Jeannelle Bihag-Roldan as Auditor. The induction will be officiated by UP-CMu Dean, Dr. Jose Buenconsejo and UPAA President, Atty. Gladys S.J. Tiongco. Members of the UPAA, UP-CMuAA and UP-CMu faculty and staff are invited to attend. The meeting will be held at the Mini Hall of the UP College of Music, Diliman. This long-awaited yet simple induction ceremony  will begin the revival of the UP-CMu Alumni Association after a cessation of activities for nearly ten years due to budget constraints.  This public session will also serve as PRE-REGISTRATION for membership of interested UP College of Music alumni and students.

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The UPCMu Alumni Association headed by UP-CMuAA President Greg Abelardo de Leon held a meeting with UP College of Music Dean Dr. Jose S. Buenconsejo yesterday September 22, 2010 at the UP College of Music. Among the attendees were  UP Office of Alumni Relations Asst. Secretary and Alumni advisor Rufina “Nini” Santos-Jorge, Faculty Advisor Mita Fernandez, Emlyn Olfindo-Santos, Maricris Joaquin, Raymond Roldan and UPCMu Student Council Pres. Charley Magalit. Projects discussed were the launching of an official website as well as fundraising concerts and events.

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