The Piano Teachers’ Guild of the Philippines Foundation, Inc. is hosting this Piano Competition aimed for pianists under 30 years of age in FIVE (5) categories to commemorate the 250th Birth Anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven, a central image in all of Western Music.
Initially, this was scheduled for September 2020. But due to the COVID-19 pandemic that brought the world to a standstill in mid-March 2020, PTGPFI delayed its implementation. Now, it will be done virtually this April-May 2021.
The guidelines for the piano competition have been finalized. Please see the document below.
The Piano Teachers’ Guild of the Philippines Foundation Inc., will host its first Online Piano Festival on March 2021 with the theme “Beethoven and Beyond”.
OBJECTIVES:
To foster a culture of high-level piano performance in the Philippines;
To provide an avenue for young pianists to perform in a non-competitive atmosphere;
To demonstrate the richness of piano music written by Ludwig van Beethoven who celebrated his 250th birthday last year; and
To encourage parents, teachers, and students to support online performances.
The guidelines for the piano festival have been finalized. Please see the document below.
Ludwig van Beethoven, a German composer and a pianist, a crucial figure in the transition between the classical and romantic era in classical music, remains as one of the most recognized and influential musicians of this period, and is considered to be one of the greatest composers of all times.
In 2020, we celebrated the 250th Birth Anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven. And to commemorate this special occasion, PTGP had planned a series of piano festival and a competition ‘Beethoven and Beyond.’ After its postponement last year due to Covid-19 crisis, we are happy to be hosting these two major events online this year, 2021!
‘Beethoven and Beyond 2021’
Piano Festival
Piano Festival featuring works of Beethoven alongside standard piano literature will be aired on March 7, 14, and 21. Auditions for the Festival will be done thru video submissions. The deadline is on February 15, 2021. Students who have auditioned last year with a participation fee, need not pay for this year’s festival.
Piano Competition
Piano Competition will be held in April, featuring works of Beethoven. Please refer to competition guidelines for repertoire requirements per category. Deadlines of video submissions are on or before April 10, 2021. The finalists will be announced by April 17, 2021.
For further details on ‘Beethoven and Beyond’ piano festival and competition guidelines, please visit https://ptgpinc.wordpress.com/ or like its official Facebook page at http://facebook.com/PTGPInc. You may also follow its Instagram page at @ptgpfoundationinc.40.
The newly inducted PTGPFI Officers and Board members together with Dr. Raul Sunico First row (L-R): Eloise Gonzalo, Pauline Aguila, Mary Anne Espina, Anthony Say Second row (L-R): Helen Reyes, Darlene Castillo, Jonathan Gutierrez, Jason Talao Third row (L-R): Irma Su, Joed Balsamo, Denzel Abarquez, Raul Sunico Fourth row (L-R): Carolyn Cheng, Reubel Uy, Hyun Joo Lee
MANILA, Philippines – The newly elected officers and board members of the Piano Teachers’ Guild of the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (PTGPFI) for the fiscal years 2020-2022 were inducted into office last December 22 through Zoom with SPUM College of Music and Performing Arts dean Dr. Raul M. Sunico, as the inducting officer.
The new officers are: Anthony Say, president; Mary Anne Espina, 1st vice-president; Ruby Salvosa, 2nd vice-president; Jonathan Gutierrez, secretary; Pauline Aguila, assistant secretary; Darlene Castillo, treasurer; Reubel Uy, assistant treasurer; Hyun Joo Lee, PRO; Denzel Abarquez, assistant PRO; and board members Eloise Gonzalo, Helen Reyes, Irma Su, Jason Talao, Carolyn Cheng, and Joed Balsamo.
Officers and board members are expected to perform a wide range of duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to, organizing festivals and competitions aimed at showcasing the talents of young and promising pianists in the country and arranging seminars and master classes for the continuing education of piano teachers.
Now approaching its 50th year, PTGPFI looks forward to celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022 with a 50-piano concert. 10 years ago, 40 pianos were placed on stage as PTGPFI presented Forte@40.
The following participants have been chosen for the Amateur Division of the Singapore International Piano Competition.
AGE BASED
Children Class B
Ella Gaw
Youth Class B
Zion Montebon
Young Adult Class
Moriah Ongchoco
COMPOSER/THEME BASED
Bach Class
Akira Nikolai Decena
Beethoven Class
Jason Tung
William Matthew Lim
Chopin Class
Olivia Rush
William Mathew Lim
Liszt Class
Jason Tung
Contemporary Class
Yu Hsiang Hsiao
The PTGPFI will be sending you an e-mail later tonight for reminders. Please be reminded that the registration fee PER CATEGORY is PHP 10,000. You may deposit your payment through our SECURITY BANK Account. Account Name: Piano Teachers’ Guild of the Philippines Foundation, Inc. Account number: 171-031393-001. Please send the transaction slip or a screenshot of the online transaction to competition.ptgpfi@gmail.com.
The Singapore International Piano Competition (SIPC) has tied in with the Piano Teachers’ Guild of the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (PTGPFI) to conduct a Local Preliminary Round for the Amateur Division of the SIPC.
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
