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Commissioned and specially written for the 22nd anniversary of the Manila Chamber Singers. Psalm 104:33 has been the 'life verse' of the MCS since they were formed as a choir.  This composition is an intimate prayer, a peaceful reflection and a strong affirmation of group's 𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘥'𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘦.

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An exciting, vibrant, and rhythmic setting of a classic latin text, Gloria. Originally written for the Male Ensemble Philippines (TTBB) in 2019 and transcribed for SATB in 2021. World premiered by SONOS | Voices of Hope.

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A song of comfort and hope as the world passes through one of its darkest moments. A song written as the human history transits from old ways to new.  A song that tells of God inviting humanity to relish and cherish rest, to look to the heavens and find comfort in knowing: He will deliver us.

Premiered by SONOS | Voices of Hope, June of 2020 in the middle of the Pandemic.

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My take on one of Debussy's famous and well-loved piano pieces.

Arranged and performed during the onset of the Pandemic.

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One of the 20th century's most loved hymns  - simple, yet it entails meaningful and beautiful constructed messages. The song points to the amazing faithfulness and compassion of our Heavenly Father.  His presence provides guidance, strength, and hope that he replenishes continuously to get us through each day and brings new mercies, providing everything we need when we need it. Specially arranged and performed by my brothers and I on our mother's 60th birthday celebration.

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The song talks about David who once again finds himself on the run for his life and fled to the wilderness. Despite the situation, David doesn't despair but instead, turns his full attention to God. He expresses his longing and his confidence that God is the only source of hope, rescue and satisfaction. As we walk through times of despair, may we all long for the One who fully satisfies. Song taken from “Missa Aguila” - written originally for the wedding of my good friends, Ian and Bianca. Performed by friends all over the world featuring, Jep Go, a good friend and a musical theater artist.

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Deep river is a song of hope and longing. Filled with haunting melodies, rich harmonies, emotion, faith, and embodying the soul crying out in the universal longing for freedom, desire for peace, and expression of personal weariness and sorrow, but also, of hope and determination to overcome and live on. Performed by myself and featuring a good friend, Enrico Lagasca, a Filipino-American Bass-Baritone who has appeared in 4 GRAMMY®-nominated albums and acclaimed by the New York Times as having a “beautiful sound”.

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A prayer to patiently put our faith in the Lord even in the face of difficulty. It assures us that there is a joyous resolution to every struggle we encounter and a reminder that God is on our side at all times. He always has been and He always will be. Originally a German hymn with text written by Katharina von Schlegel and translated to English by Jane Borthwick. A timely Anthem written upon the start of the Pandemc year. Premiered by the Philippine Madrigal Singers Alumni, April 2020.

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Padayon is a song of encouragement for one to continue or to proceed even – or, especially – when life becomes difficult. The text is meant to be a kind of gentle persuasion for one to take control of one’s circumstance. The song contains 4 words that has an allusion to the ancient elements:

• Lakad - Walk, take control of the earth

• Layag - Sail on waters

• Lipad - is to fly, explore the air and the vastness of its horizons

• Liyab - is to blaze, keep the passion in us ablaze.

The word “Padayon”, from the Visayan language that means “to continue”, or to keep going as planned. The song also evokes a subtle imagery fo the waves, full of rises and falls that move us forward. Written for the Madz Et Al Choral Festival and Esplanade’s Voices, in partnership with Muziksea in 2020. World e-premiere by SONOS | Voices of Hope.

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A thrilling and multi-metered setting of this classic latin text that speaks of the birth of our Lord written for CTTBB. Premiered by the Male Ensemble Philippines.

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Considered to be the first-ever Christmas carol written sometime in the 4th century by St. Hilary of Poitiers. Jesus Refulsit Omnium translates

“Jesus, Light of all the Nations,” depicts the sudden realization that enlightened the Magi, the Wise Men, when they finally arrived to the stable

where infant Jesus had been born. Remotely recorded by the world-renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers, featuring a good friend and one of the Philippines' leading sopranos, Bianca Lopez-Aguila. Written for my dear friends, Korokoks. Performed and premiered in 2021.

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Psalm 23 is one of the most quoted exilic Psalms. It talks about many aspects in our lives that we long for. It speaks of protection, satisfaction, peace, nourishment, restoration, and supplication. We are presented with the thought: as the shepherd makes sure that the sheep are well taken care of so they would not wander astray, how much more will an eternal, all-powerful God do in order to protect you? These words fill one’s heart with comfort and consolation, and manifest the goodness and mercy of our Lord.

In this setting of Psalm 23, the music itself is deemed to be a journey, transporting the listeners from green pastures to still waters and to the deep valleys but, ultimately, bringing us to that light that incessantly shines in the midst of our darkened worlds.

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Written in 2021 for the very first consortium project: Premieres with Ily with choirs coming from Indonesia, Poland, Philippines, Puerto Rico,Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, and the United States.