Nilo Alcala
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Nilo Alcala is a Filipino composer, arranger, and singer..
for his music in the movie "Homecoming" by renowned Filipino director Gil Portes
. For the same movie, Alcala also received nominations from the Golden Screen Awards of the Entertainment Press Society and the Star Awards for Movies of the Philippine Movie Press Club. As an arranger, his work in the Sony BMG released Album Acclamation
of the renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers was nominated for Best Vocal Arrangement at the 20th Awit Awards
organized by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry or PARI.
Alcala was member/soloist and resident composer/arranger of the two-time European Choral Grand Prix winner and UNESCO Artist for Peace
Philippine Madrigal Singers. The group has premiered Alcala's compositions in prestigious international festivals and competitions, including the Florilege Vocal de Tours in France, and the European Grand Prix for Choral Singing
in Arezzo, Italy.
Alcala graduated BS Development Communication
from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (BSDC 1999) prior to his admission in 2001 to the University of the Philippines
Diliman College of Music. Upon graduating Bachelor of Music in Composition Magna cum laude in 2007, Alcala received the Gawad Chanselor Natatanging Mag-aaral (Chancellor's Outstanding Student Award), an award conferred by University of the Philippines to students with outstanding academic and non-academic achievements. Alcala became full scholar under the Billy Joel
Fellowship at Syracuse University
College of Visual and Performing Arts in upstate New York where he finished Masters in Music Composition and received the Irene Crooker Excellence in Music Award in 2009.
Alcala's teachers include Prof. Josefino Chino Toledo, Dr. Jonas Baes, Dr. Christine Muyco, Dr. Ramon P. Santos, Dr. Nicolas Scherzinger, Dr. Gregory Mertl, Dr. Daniel S. Godfrey. He also had master classes with Judith Weir
.
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HONOR SOCIETIES
VOCAL
ORCHESTRAL
CHAMBER/SOLO INSTRUMENTAL
MUSICAL THEATER
FILM/ANIMATION
Biography
Alcala is a recipient of a number of recognitions, including the 2009 POLYPHONOS Young Composer Award given by the Seattle-based vocal ensemble, The Esoterics. He also received a Young Composer Award from the Asian Composers League, in cooperation with the Israel Composers League in 2004. He won Best Movie Theme Song and was also nominated for Best Film Score at the 34th Metro Manila Film FestivalMetro Manila Film Festival
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for his music in the movie "Homecoming" by renowned Filipino director Gil Portes
Gil Portes
Gil M. Portes is a Filipino film director, film producer and screenwriter.-Early life and education:He was educated at the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines; and received a master's degree in theater from Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York....
. For the same movie, Alcala also received nominations from the Golden Screen Awards of the Entertainment Press Society and the Star Awards for Movies of the Philippine Movie Press Club. As an arranger, his work in the Sony BMG released Album Acclamation
Acclamation
An acclamation, in its most common sense, is a form of election that does not use a ballot. "Acclamation" or "acclamatio" can also signify a kind of ritual greeting and expression of approval in certain social contexts in ancient Rome.-Voting:...
of the renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers was nominated for Best Vocal Arrangement at the 20th Awit Awards
Awit Awards
The Awit Awards is the longest-running award-giving body of the Philippines that gives recognition to Filipino musical talents, performing artists and producers it was Philippines equivalent to Grammy Awards, organized by the Philippine Association Of The Record Industry .-Objectives and Winner...
organized by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry or PARI.
Alcala was member/soloist and resident composer/arranger of the two-time European Choral Grand Prix winner and UNESCO Artist for Peace
UNESCO Artist for Peace
UNESCO Artists for Peace are international celebrity advocates for the United Nations agency UNESCO. This category of advocate is intended to heighten public awareness in addition to the categories UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, UNESCO Special Envoy and UNESCO Champion for Sport...
Philippine Madrigal Singers. The group has premiered Alcala's compositions in prestigious international festivals and competitions, including the Florilege Vocal de Tours in France, and the European Grand Prix for Choral Singing
European Grand Prix for Choral Singing
The European Grand Prix for Choral Singing is an annual choral competition between the winners of six European choral competitions...
in Arezzo, Italy.
Alcala graduated BS Development Communication
Development communication
Development Communication, has been alternatively defined as a type of marketing and public opinion research that is used specifically to develop effective communication or as the use of communication to promote social development...
from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (BSDC 1999) prior to his admission in 2001 to the University of the Philippines
University of the Philippines
The ' is the national university of the Philippines. Founded in 1908 through Act No...
Diliman College of Music. Upon graduating Bachelor of Music in Composition Magna cum laude in 2007, Alcala received the Gawad Chanselor Natatanging Mag-aaral (Chancellor's Outstanding Student Award), an award conferred by University of the Philippines to students with outstanding academic and non-academic achievements. Alcala became full scholar under the Billy Joel
Billy Joel
William Martin "Billy" Joel is an American musician and pianist, singer-songwriter, and classical composer. Since releasing his first hit song, "Piano Man", in 1973, Joel has become the sixth best-selling recording artist and the third best-selling solo artist in the United States, according to...
Fellowship at Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College...
College of Visual and Performing Arts in upstate New York where he finished Masters in Music Composition and received the Irene Crooker Excellence in Music Award in 2009.
Alcala's teachers include Prof. Josefino Chino Toledo, Dr. Jonas Baes, Dr. Christine Muyco, Dr. Ramon P. Santos, Dr. Nicolas Scherzinger, Dr. Gregory Mertl, Dr. Daniel S. Godfrey. He also had master classes with Judith Weir
Judith Weir
Judith Weir CBE, is a British composer.-Biography:Her music has been appreciated by audiences and critics alike. She trained with John Tavener while still at school and subsequently with Robin Holloway at King's College, Cambridge, graduating in 1976...
.
Summary of Accomplishments
AWARDS/NOMINATIONS:- 2009 POLYPHONOS Young Composer Award (Seattle, USA)
- 2007 Gawad Tsanselor Natatanging Mag-aaral (Outstanding Student Award), University of the Philippines
- 2006 Prix pour une ouvre de creation, Finalist, Florilege Vocal de Tours, France
- 2004 Asian Composers League Young Composer Award, 2nd Prize (Jerusalem, Israel)
- Ani ng DangalAni ng DangalAni ng Dangal or "Harvest of Honors" is an annual affair in the Philippines celebrated to give due of seven art disciplines of cinema, music, dance, literary arts, dramatic arts, visual arts and architecture with the inclusion of allied arts and multi-disciplinary arts who won international top...
Award - given by Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
- Best Sound Design/Music Score for "Flower Trail" - INDEO Awards
- Irene Crocker Music Award - Syracuse University
- Awiting Bayan para sa Korong Pilipino (Choral Writing Competition) - "Kaisa-isa Niyan" (2006) winner in the Mga Awiting Bayan Para sa Korong Pilipino Choral Writing Competition and chosen for publication by the National Committee on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA)– Cultural Center of the Philippines, 2007.
- 24th Metro Manila FIlm FestivalMetro Manila Film Festivalupright|thumb|320px|Metro Manila Film Festival Official LogoThe Metro Manila Film Festival-Philippines is the annual film festival held in Manila...
, Best Movie Theme Song
- 24th Metro Manila Film FestivalMetro Manila Film Festivalupright|thumb|320px|Metro Manila Film Festival Official LogoThe Metro Manila Film Festival-Philippines is the annual film festival held in Manila...
, Best FIlm Score, nominee
- Star Awards, Original Theme Song of the Year, nominee
- Golden Screen Awards, Movie Theme Song of the Year, nominee
- 20th Awit AwardsAwit AwardsThe Awit Awards is the longest-running award-giving body of the Philippines that gives recognition to Filipino musical talents, performing artists and producers it was Philippines equivalent to Grammy Awards, organized by the Philippine Association Of The Record Industry .-Objectives and Winner...
, Best Vocal Arrangement (Acclamation), nominee
FELLOWSHIPS/GRANTS:
- Billy Joel Fellowship (Syracuse University)
- National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
- Asian Cultural CouncilAsian Cultural CouncilThe Asian Cultural Council is an American non-profit organization dedicated to providing support to Asian-American cultural exchange in the areas of visual and performing arts.- History :...
COMMISSIONS:
- The Esoterics (Seattle, WA) - for the MYSTERIUM concert series, Ooctober 2009
- National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) - Bagong Umaga (2005) – was official contest piece for the NAMCYA youth choir category, Folk Arts Theater, 2005
- Children's Museum and Library, Inc. - "Bagbagto" was official contest piece for the VOICES IN HARMONY youth choral competition finals, Manila 2008
- St. Stephen High School (Manila, Philippines) - "Miracles of Jesus" - a mini-musical
- Anglo-Chinese Junior CollegeAnglo-Chinese Junior CollegeAnglo-Chinese Junior College in Singapore opened in 1977 and is the junior college arm of the Anglo-Chinese School family of Methodist schools. ACJC offers the standard two-year pre-university programme, with students taking the GCE 'A' Levels in their second year...
Choir (Singapore) - "Papanok a Lakitan" premiered at the Esplanade Concert Hall in Singapore, 2009
- Long Island Children's Choir (New York) - "Silly Syllables" performed at Merkin Hall, New York City, 2008
- Bangkok Voices - "Song of Dawn" (2006) – commissioned by the Bangkok Voices in Thailand for the World Choir GamesWorld Choir GamesThe World Choir Games is the largest choir competition in the world. Organized for amateur choirs from all over the world, regardless of their country of origin, race, genre of music or artistic ambitions, its motto is "Singing together brings nations together"...
Musica Contemporanea Category held in Xiamen, China, 2006.
COMPOSER/ARRANGER RESIDENCIES:
- Philippine Madrigal Singers
- Sole Voce Los Angeles
PERFORMANCES:
- Metro Manila Community Orchestra (now Metro Manila Concert Orchestra)- his works "Diary of a Synaesthete" and "Speak to me my love/You are the evening cloud" were chosen for premiere during the Music UnderKonstruction concerts at Cultural Center of the PhilippinesCultural Center of the PhilippinesThe Cultural Center of the Philippines is a government-owned and controlled corporation established to preserve, develop and promote arts and culture in the Philippines. The CCP was established through Executive Order No. 30 s. 1966 by President Ferdinand Marcos...
in 2005 and 2006, respectively.
- Syracuse University Singers
- Taipei Philharmonic Youth Choir
- University of the Philippines Los Banos Choral Ensemble
- various choirs from the Philippines, in Asia and the USA
READINGS:
- Cassat String Quartet
- daCapo Chamber Ensemble
HONOR SOCIETIES
- Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Students
- Phi Kappa PhiPhi Kappa PhiThe Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is an honor society established 1897 to recognize and encourage superior scholarship without restriction as to area of study and to promote the "unity and democracy of education"...
- Pi Kappa LambdaPi Kappa LambdaPi Kappa Lambda is an American honor society for undergraduate students, graduate students, and professors of music. There are currently 205 active chapters and approximately 64,500 individual members....
(music honor society)
Selective List of Works by Category
CHORAL- Pater Noster (treble choir) 2003
- Dayo Dayo Kupita (mixed choir) 2005
- Song of Dawn (mixed choir) 2006
- Kaisa-isa Niyan (mixed choir) 2006
- La Noche De Mil Noches (mixed choir) 2007
- Silly Syllables (children’s choir, 2 violins, piano) 2008
- Bagbagto (mixed choir, also in treble and male choir version, with optional wood percussion) 2009
- Papanok A Lakitan (mixed choir, optional wood percussion) 2009
- Song of the Night (mixed choir) 2009
VOCAL
- Then Finish The Last Song (soprano, piano) 2008
- Tell Me If All This Be True (soprano, piano) 2009
- A Day Like This (tenor, piano) 2009
- The Sick Rose (soprano, piano) 2009
- A Burning (tenor, mezzo-soprano, piano) 2009
- Tell Me If All This Be True (soprano, piano) 2009
ORCHESTRAL
- Diary of a Synaesthete (orchestra) 2005
- Speak To Me My Love/You Are The Evening Cloud (soprano, tenor, orchestra) 2007
CHAMBER/SOLO INSTRUMENTAL
- Freudian Id (string quartet) 2003
- chuck d’ cheeky chat (instrumental chamber ensemble) 2004
- Dancing Delusions (instrumental chamber ensemble) 2005
- Stream of Consciousness (instrumental chamber ensemble) 2008
- The Tyranny of Distractions (cello) 2009
MUSICAL THEATER
- Miracles of Jesus (children’s choir, soloists, rock band) 2007
FILM/ANIMATION
- Motion picture soundtrack for “Homecoming” (directed by Gil PortesGil PortesGil M. Portes is a Filipino film director, film producer and screenwriter.-Early life and education:He was educated at the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines; and received a master's degree in theater from Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York....
) 2003 - Animation soundtrack for “Flower Trail” 2004