University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music

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University of Santo Tomas
Conservatory of Music
Coat of arms of the University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music.svg UST-ConservatoryOfMusic.png
Established1945
Dean Prof. Antonio Africa, MA Music, PhD Ethnomusicology.
RegentRev. Fr. Jose Ma. B. Tinoko, OP, JCD
Students740 (as of 2011) [1]
Location
Albertus Magnus Building, Ruaño Drive, UST, Sampaloc, Manila
Patron saint Saint Cecilia
Colors   Pink

The University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music, popularly known as "UST Music", is the music school of the University of Santo Tomas, the oldest and the largest Catholic university in Manila, Philippines.

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Proclaimed as one of the only two universities to be a Center of Excellence in Music, [2] the college has maintained its efforts and achievements to be a premiere music school. It is the only music school in the Philippines which has an all-student symphony orchestra and an all-student symphonic band. [3] The Conservatory of Music has choral groups namely, Coro Tomasino, [4] Liturgikon Vocal Ensemble, and the UST Singers. [5] It also has instrumental groups; the UST Jazz Band, the UST Guitar Ensemble, Rondalla, Woodwind Quintet, Brass Quintet, USTe Mundo- the ethnic ensemble and various smaller groups which can be called on as the need arises.

Every year, the conservatory takes most of the major prizes in competitions such as the National Music Competition for Young Artists (NAMCYA) and in other national music competitions. The Conservatory of Music is very proud that in terms of population, it is the biggest music school in the country, [6] and is able to graduate a considerable number of competent and talented musicians every year.

It has produced two national artists, Antonino Buenaventura [7] and Ernani Cuenco. [8]

The annual classical UST Christmas Concert is led by the conservatory students, faculty, and alumni. [9] [10]

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References

  1. ↑ Bulauan, J.A.A. & Garcia, J.C.V. (January 26, 2011). "Too many students, so few classrooms". The Varsitarian. Retrieved June 6, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Table 8. List of Centers of Excellence (COEs) and Centers of Development (CODs) as of May 2016" (PDF). Commission on Higher Education. May 2016. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
  3. ↑ "UST Symphony Orchestra". Cultural Center of the Philippines. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Coro Tomasino". Cultural Center of the Philippines. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  5. ↑ "UST Singers". Cultural Center of the Philippines. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  6. ↑ "UST Music celebrates 70 years of unspoken love with benefit concert". GMA News Online. May 4, 2016. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Sagisag Kultura:Antonino R. Buenaventura". Philippine Cultural Education. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  8. ↑ The National Artists of the Philippines. Cultural Center of the Philippines. 2003. p. 49. ISBN   978-971-27-1411-5.
  9. ↑ Hila, Antonio (December 15, 2014). "Glorious music via UST Christmas Concert". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  10. ↑ Tariman, Pablo (December 4, 2011). "UST Christmas Concert dazzles and elevates". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Conservatory of Music Degree Programs". University of Santo Tomas. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  12. ↑ Magpali, Charm Ryanne (July 11, 2021). "Conservatory introduces new doctorate programs". The Varsitarian. Retrieved July 15, 2021.

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