In celebration of Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino (LMP the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is leading a series of activities and recognitions that highlights the richness and diversity of Filipino music.
Pursuant to Proclamation No. 933 series of 2014 declaring the last week of July as LMP, the NCCA lined several key events for this year: the SUDI National Music Awards, Composition Prize, and KORO Chorale Competition.
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SUDI Awards
On July 27, the NCCA will recognize exceptional contributions to Filipino music through the SUDI National Music Awards at the historic Metropolitan Theater. Launched in 2020, the SUDI National Music Awards recognize outstanding musical achievements across genres and disciplines that have significantly shaped the Philippine music landscape. Sudi, an Ilokano adjective meaning celebrated, famous, or renowned, reflects the spirit of the award and its commitment to honoring musical excellence. While honorees are selected annually, the awards ceremony is held every three years—making this year’s event the first formal conferment of the SUDI National Music Awards since the program’s inception. 11 awardees from 2021 to 2023 are set to receive their recognition, namely; Ben&Ben and Cebu Arts Foundation, Inc. (for the Cebu Popular Music Festival) 2021; Coke Bolipata, Gary Valenciano, Maria Alexandra Chua, Regine Velasquez, and SB19 for 2022; Dr. Marie Jocelyn Marfil, UST Singers, and Vincent De Jesus for 2023. Additionally, a Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to the National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) Foundation, Inc. Composition Prize The NCCA Composition Price is a biennial award given to winning and/or deserving composers for each category. On July 29, 3:00 pm, the NCCA is recognizing 17 talented winners in different categories for the year 2024 at the NCCA Leandro Locsin Auditorium in Intramuros. Established in 2016, the biennial competition calls for extended compositions that utilize standard notation, allowing them to be published and interpreted in live performances.
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The winners are; Cloyd Robinson Calucag as the Category Winner and Paul Earvin Bibal and Alejandro Consolacion II as the Special Jury Prize winner for the Composer category; Ian Gabriel Corpuz as Category Winner for Handbell Choir; Erma Dianne Decena as Special Commendation for Multi-Percussion Solo; Lawrence Parcon as Special Jury Prize winner for Solo Piano Group A; Ralph Joseph Dauz as as Special Jury Prize winner for Solo Piano Group B; Mark Jericho Pacia as the Category winner for Solo Piano Group C; Alejandro Consolacion II as Category winner and James Willy Canoso as Special Jury Prize for Solo Organ; Jerome Quejano as Special Jury Prize winner, Cloyd Robinson Calucag, Joy Wendell Arco, and Gezer Santiso as Special Commendation winners for Solo Rondalla category; Patrick Paul Roxas as Category Winner and Alejandro Luis Del Corro as Special Commendation winner for Solo String category; and lastly Jouie Anne Reyes as the Category Winner for Solo wind.
Aside from the awarding ceremony to be held this year, the NCCA will also launch the World Premiere Concert Series, an inaugural series which will feature five (5) winning compositions.
Notably, the NCCA Composition Prize called for submissions for its 2024 run last October 1, 2024 via Facebook post and closed the acceptance of entries last December 28, 2024.
KORO Chorale Competition
In partnership with the Philippine Society for Music Education (PSME) and the Sub-Commission on the Arts – National Committee on Music (NCM), the NCCA introduces KORO, a national choral competition designed to elevate Original Pilipino Music (OPM) through the power of vocal ensembles.
This year’s competition is envisioned to highlight Original Pilipino Music (OPM) through a nationwide competition showcasing the beautiful harmony of music and the Filipino’s deep-rooted love for singing. It also serves as an avenue to promote the rich tradition of choral music, encouraging participation across all ages and sectors.
Divided into two categories namely the Children’s Choir and Adult Choir, Koro aims to promote local choir groups from four geographic clusters: Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and the National Capital Region (NCR).
Complementing this is the workshop series “Musika Mula Pagkabata”, a three-day program by PSME focused on Philippine music pedagogy from July 24 to 26, will explore established and indigenous music teaching methods, along with music integration across wellness, visual arts, and theater.
As Filipino music continues to evolve and inspire, the NCCA’s Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino remains a vital platform in celebrating the country’s vibrant musical heritage—bringing together creators, performers, and audiences in a united chorus of national pride.
For details on this press release, contact Mr. Rene S. Napeñas, Head, Public Affairs and Information Office, through pais@ncca.gov.ph or 0945 788 5698. Visit www.ncca.gov.ph and the Facebook page @NCCAOfficial.
