The University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music, popularly known as "UST Music", is the music school of the University of Santo Tomas, the oldest and the largest Catholic university in Asia.
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| Established | 1945 |
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| Dean | Prof. Antonio Africa, MA Music, PhD Ethnomusicology. |
| Regent | Rev. Fr. Jose Ma. B. Tinoko, OP, JCD |
| Students | 740 (as of 2011)[1] |
| Location | Albertus Magnus Building, Ruaño Drive, UST, Sampaloc, Manila |
| Patron saint | Saint Cecilia |
| Colors | Pink |
Proclaimed as one of the only two universities to be a Center of Excellence in Music,[2] the college has maintained its efforts and achievements to be a premiere music school. It is the only music school in the Philippines which has an all-student symphony orchestra and an all-student symphonic band.[3] The Conservatory of Music has choral groups namely, Coro Tomasino,[4] Liturgikon Vocal Ensemble, and the UST Singers.[5] It also has instrumental groups; the UST Jazz Band, the UST Guitar Ensemble, Rondalla, Woodwind Quintet, Brass Quintet, USTe Mundo- the ethnic ensemble and various smaller groups which can be called on as the need arises.
Every year, the conservatory takes most of the major prizes in competitions such as the National Music Competition for Young Artists (NAMCYA) and in other national music competitions. The Conservatory of Music is very proud that in terms of population, it is the biggest music school in the country,[6] and is able to graduate a considerable number of competent and talented musicians every year.
It has produced two national artists, Antonino Buenaventura[7] and Ernani Cuenco.[8]
The annual classical UST Christmas Concert is led by the conservatory students, faculty, and alumni.[9][10]
Academics
editPrograms
edit- Undergraduate programs[11]
- Bachelor of Music in Performance (majors in bassoon, cello, choral conducting, clarinet, contra bass, flute, French horn, guitar, oboe, orchestral conducting, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, and voice)
- Bachelor of Music in Composition
- Bachelor of Music in Jazz
- Bachelor of Music in Musicology
- Bachelor of Music in Music Education
- Bachelor of Music in Music Theatre
- Bachelor of Music in Music Technology
- Graduate programs[12]
- Master of Arts in Music
- Doctor of Philosophy in Music (major in music performance: choral conducting, guitar, piano, and voice)
References
edit- ^ Bulauan, J.A.A. & Garcia, J.C.V. (January 26, 2011). "Too many students, so few classrooms". The Varsitarian. Retrieved June 6, 2011.
- ^ "Table 8. List of Centers of Excellence (COEs) and Centers of Development (CODs) as of May 2016" (PDF). Commission on Higher Education. May 2016. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
- ^ "UST Symphony Orchestra". Cultural Center of the Philippines. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ "Coro Tomasino". Cultural Center of the Philippines. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ "UST Singers". Cultural Center of the Philippines. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ "UST Music celebrates 70 years of unspoken love with benefit concert". GMA News Online. May 4, 2016. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ "Sagisag Kultura:Antonino R. Buenaventura". Philippine Cultural Education. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
- ^ The National Artists of the Philippines. Cultural Center of the Philippines. 2003. p. 49. ISBN 978-971-27-1411-5.
- ^ Hila, Antonio (December 15, 2014). "Glorious music via UST Christmas Concert". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ Tariman, Pablo (December 4, 2011). "UST Christmas Concert dazzles and elevates". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ "Conservatory of Music Degree Programs". University of Santo Tomas. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ Magpali, Charm Ryanne (July 11, 2021). "Conservatory introduces new doctorate programs". The Varsitarian. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
External links
edit- University of Santo Tomas - Official Website