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MEN’S CHORUS MANILA
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HIRAYA in concert OCTOBER 2001 Watch out for it! |
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… weaving warm voices into perfect harmonies with unique choral arrangements – the distinct sound of the Filipino all-male chorus as never before heard by most: this is what we call HIRAYA. |
ABOUT HIRAYA | OUR MUSIC | THE MEMBERS | HOW TO REACH US
HIRAYA is a Filipino Male Vocal Ensemble formed on January 2000. It was part of its choirmaster and founder
Alfred John de Veyra’s vision to form a choir that specializes in all-male repertoire. Having been a member of the Philippine Madrigal Singers, Alfred realized that the all-male repertoire is an untapped yet rich source of music compared to mixed choir pieces. The Filipino audience deserves to hear this different sound. Thus, HIRAYA was born.Since its successful debut concert last November 2000 to a packed audience at the Don Francisco Santiago Hall, PCI Bank Tower, HIRAYA is starting to emerge as the country’s premiere all-male chorus. The group is becoming more and more popular in singing for different functions --- weddings, book launching, exhibit openings, and other special occasions.
Our Artistic Philosophy
We will sing and make music that
We will explore new music and discover the joys and diversity of the all-male choral and vocal repertoire.
We will be disciplined and committed to our art and to the efforts and vision of our group.
Through our shared love for singing and performing, we will build friendships and become like a family to each other.
Above all, we will have fun. And we will bring fun and inspiration to all who come and share our music with us.
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MEMBERS |
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BATCH 2000 |
(top row, L to R): Willie, Frenjik, Edwin, John Mark, Noel, Bubut |
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(middle row, L to R): RD, Adi, Ian, Niko, Luigi, Louie |
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(bottom row, L to R): Adel, Vonn, Jessie |
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Choirmaster / Founder |
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***WATCH OUT FOR BATCH 2001 – a bigger, more powerful ensemble of 24 male voices in total harmony.***
TENOR 1 | TENOR 2 | BASS 1 | BASS 2
Our SONGS
From the self-titled debut concert in Fort Santiago Hall, PCI Bank Tower, the Hiraya Men’s Chorus Manila brings you a wide range of music, from classical pieces to Filipino pop arrangements.
Alleluia by Randall Thompson
The Prayer of St. Francis by John Rutter
Ovos Omnes by Pablo Casals
Ain’-a That Good News by William Dawson
Byker Hill, arranged by Mitchell Sandler
For the Longest Time, popularized by Billy Joel, arranged by Ronnie Bello
Paraisong Parisukat by Ryan Cayabyab
Amarte Es Un Placer
Yesterday by John Lennon & Paul McCartney, arranged by Mac Huff as recorded by Boyz II Men
The Prayer
Bethelehemu, Nigerian Christmas Song arranged by Wendell Whalum
I Turn To You by Dione Warren, arranged by Arwin Tan exclusively for Hiraya
Minsan Lang, arranged by Bong Imperial
Seasons of Love from the musical Rent, by Jonathan Larson, arranged by Roger Emerson
Nonot Kamo Ka Nako, Cebuano folk song arranged by Eudanice Patoruan
Sana S’ya na Nga, from the musical Rama at Sita, arranged by Paulo Zarate
King Chanticleer, from the San Francisco Chanticleer, arranged by Ken Malucelli
In The Still Of The Nite, by Fred Parris, arranged by Ed Lojeski as recorded by Boyz II Men
Hanggang Langit
Watch out for Hiraya’s concert on October 2001, featuring new songs & arrangements never before performed in the Philippines.
Butterfly Kisses, exclusively arranged for Hiraya
Maghihintay Sayo, by Dingdong Avanzado, arranged by Joseph Legaspi
Brother James’ Air, arranged by E.T. Davies
The Prayer of the Children, by Kurt Bestor, arranged by Andrea Klouse
This is the Moment, from the musical Jeckle & Hyde
On My Way to You, popularized by Barabara Streisand, arranged for Hiraya by Arwin Tan
