Episode 1: Romantic Vocal Music
Episode 2: Gospel Music
Episode 3: Filipino Choral Music
Fact or Fiction
Episode 3: Filipino Choral Music
Is it true that all Filipinos can sing?
Fact or Fiction delves into the myths and misconceptions surrounding various vocal music traditions. From understanding the essence of romantic vocal music to tracing the roots and evolution of gospel music and uncovering the intricate layers of Filipino choral music, this series explores and challenges common assumptions and offers deeper insights into these music styles. Uncover the facts about vocal music behind the fiction.
Episode 3: Filipino Choral Music
Is it true that all Filipinos can sing?
The Philippines, famed for its citizens’ singing prowess and vibrant karaoke culture, is also home to many choral groups. Did you know that even their banks or military have choir groups? In this episode, Filipino conductor, composer, and music educator Eudenice Palaruan shares insights into how the country’s history has shaped its choral practices and the blended nature of the form, while also sharing some contemporary singing techniques!
This episode also features members from the Singapore Symphony Youth Choir.
Eudenice Palaruan is the Choral Director of the Singapore Symphony Chorus and a multi-talented chorister, composer, arranger, and music educator. In this episode of Fact or Fiction, he lends us his expertise on Filipino Choral Music.
