Acquired Tastes: The UA&P Chorale

Ever since my wife and I discovered that our then hyperactive one-year old bundle of joy was no match for the first seven songs of their debut CD, "One", we've had a very high opinion of
the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) Chorale. Sure, the soporific effect of Dona Els Requiem or Sicut Cervus is better than Benadryl on a long international flight with no layovers, but there is more to the UA&P Chorale than the simple ability to buy some much needed rest for both baby and parents.

To this day, long car trips with Juan are not complete without listening to the Chorale's Duerme Negrito (a personal favorite of Gabbie Reyes), The Lion Sleeps Tonight, and the wonderfully inventive Rubber Duckie (which they greeted us with after their triumphant return from Greece after winning gold medals in the 23rd International Choral Festival of Preveza - 11th International Competition of Sacred Music).

Here's an invitation from their indefatigable Audience Development and Marketing Officer Marie Puyat:

Take a break and enjoy a relaxing evening of music with the UA&P Chorale and choirmaster Danilo Monte as they present their first concert for 2007…


"Tunay Na Ligaya"


This Friday
March 16, 2007
at 7:45 in the evening

Study Hall B
Ground Floor, APEC Communications Bldg.
University of Asia and the Pacific
Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig City


Featuring an all-new repertoire of pop and jazz love songs, including:

* Tunay Na Ligaya
* Di Bale Na Lang
* You
* Tea for Two

…and many more!


FREE ADMISSION!!!

That certainly sounds better than an evening spent fuming over the state of Philippine politics, or the travesty that is David Caruso.

Picture of the UA&P Chorale in Preveza comes courtesy of The Official Blog Site of the University of Asia and the Pacific Chorale, which is quite a mouthful, but trust me, they have mouths full of joy.