PTGPFI announces the passing away of its former President and Adviser, Fr. Benildus Ma. Maramba, OSB at age 84. Fr. Maramba was PTGPFI President from (2004-2010). Since 2005, he spearheaded the yearly piano competition that has produced “PTGP Babies,” who are now successful musicians. With all sadness, let us pray for the repose of the soul of our beloved Fr. Maramba.

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Wake and Funeral Schedule of +Fr. Benildus Ma. Maramba, OSB

• July 14-17, 2020, Our Lady of Montserrat Abbey
  • Lauds and Conventual Mass: 6:30 AM
  • Mass for the Dead: 7:00 PM
  • General Viewing: 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM (please wear face masks and observe social distancing)
  • Office of the Dead: July 17
  • Funeral Mass: July 18 at 10:00 AM.
    • For Family ONLY but we encourage you to join us through livestream in Facebook: Montserrat Manila. Thank you

In light of recent events caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, upon the decision of the organizers, the final round will be a video round.

For the new set of guidelines and more information, click HERE.

Stay safe!

Ms. Irene Bennet will be giving an online seminar on 14 June 2020 (Sunday) at 4:00 PM, via Zoom. For registration details, see poster.

UPDATE:

• MEMBERS and CURRENT STUDENTS: Free
• NON-MEMBERS: PHP 200

IMPORTANT NOTE: For Students, please send your a photo of your School ID/current school registration form to 0945 402 6714 via Viber/Telegram/WhatsApp.

There will be a two-part online seminar series hosted by the PTGPFI.

The first will be on 7 June 2020, 4:00 PM, by Mr. Anthony Say, entitled “Distance Learning: The New Challenge for Private Piano Teachers”.

The second will be on 14 June 2020, 4:00 PM, by Ms. Irene Bennett, entitled “The Piano Teacher’s New Normal: Tools and Tips to Help You Teach Online”.

• For MEMBERS: FREE
• For NON-MEMBERS:
  • 200 PHP for ONE Session
  • 300 PHP for BOTH Sessions

See you! and Stay Safe!

Mr. Anthony Say will be giving an online seminar on 7 June 2020 (Sunday), 4:00 PM, via Zoom. For registration details, see poster.

Stay safe!

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts is offering special assistance to the members who are in need of financial support during this Enhanced Community Quarantine.

For eligibility and more details, please see attached document below.

Financial Assistance for ECQ

Stay home and stay safe!

Due to the recent developments of the COVID-19 and the lockdown of Metro Manila issued by the President, the final round of the PTGPFI-Lyric Piano Competition for Young Artists is postponed until further notice. This is to ensure the safety of the participants and their family, the jurors, the competition committee, and everyone involved in this competition.

Let us all stay safe.

These are the finalists for the PTGPFI-Lyric Piano Competition:

In no specific order:

CATEGORY A

1. GAW, Ella
2. HE, Bingxi
3. SIY, Camryn
4. TSAI, Angelmay
5. ZHANG, Moyi

CATEGORY B

1. ABABON, Iris
2. LI, Catherine
3. MAGBOO, Benedict
4. MONTEBON, Zion
5. PU, Su

CATEGORY C

1. ANG, Hansel Harel
2. AVE, Jeremy
3. BARACOL, Aidan
4. CHEONG, Gregory
5. IBON, Reuben

CONGRATULATIONS AND SEE YOU AT THE FINAL ROUND! (29 March 2020, at Consunji Theather, UP Diliman, Quezon City)

The Semi-Finals of the PTGPFI-Lyric Piano Competition will be at Maybank Performing Arts Theater, 26th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

The following schedule will be observed:

• 7:30 AM – CALL TIME for Category A and B Participants
• 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM – TESTING OF PIANO for Category A Participants (4 Minutes Allotment)
• 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM – TESTING OF PIANO for Category B Participants (4 Minutes Allotment)
• 9:00 AM – COMPETITION PROPER (Category A and B)
• 10:00 AM – CALL TIME for Category C Participants / BREAK
• ~11:00 AM – COMPETITION PROPER (Category C)
• 1:00 PM – END OF COMPETITION

IMPORTANT!! Please provide THREE (3) copies of the score (in a brown envelope with your name written) of the piece that you will be performing for this round. DO NOT PUT ANY IDENTIFYING MARKS ON THE SCORE. Provide only the movement of the Sonata that you will perform and the Romantic/Modern piece (a different piece from the video round).

THE FOLLOWING PARTICIPANTS WILL PROCEED TO THE SEMI-FINALS: 

CATEGORY A:

1. GAW, Ella Gabriella
2. HE, Bingxi
3. SIY, Nevaeh Camryn
4. TAO, Angelina
5. TSAI, Angelmay
6. WANG, Yankai
7. ZHANG, Moyi

CATEGORY B:

1. ABABON, Iris Lexi
2. BARINAGA, Dylan Douglas III
3. IBON, Nathanael
4. LI, Catherine
5. MAGBOO, Benedict
6. MONTEBON, Zion
7. PU, Su

CATEGORY C:

1. ANG, Hansel Harel
2. AVE, Jeremiah
3. BARACOL, Aidan Ezra
4. CHEONG, Gregory
5. IBON, Reuben

The venue for the Semi-Final Round will be announced soon. Congratulations to everyone!