Some of the group’s notable awards and achievements in the last 20 years are:

 

JULY 2019

10th Musica Eterna a Roma International Competition (Italy)

• GOLD DIPLOMA - Musica Sacra

• GOLD DIPLOMA - Mixed Choirs

 

JULY 2017

10th Orientale Concentus (Singapore)

• FIRST PRIZE / SILVER DIPLOMA - Ensemble Category

• SECOND PRIZE / GOLD DIPLOMA - Chamber Category

 

JULY 2012

15th International Choral Kathaumixw (Powell River, British Columbia, Canada)

• FIRST PRIZE- Folk and Cultural Traditions Category

• FIRST PRIZE- Contemporary Choral Music Category

• SECOND PRIZE- Adult Mixed Choir Category

 

JUNE 2011

3rd International Anton Bruckner Choir Competition (Linz, Austria)

• GOLD DIPLOMA- Musica Sacra Category

• SILVER DIPLOMA- Mixed Chamber Choir Category

• FINALIST- Anton Bruckner Prize

 

APRIL 2011

3rd Antalya International Choir Festival (Antalya, Turkey)

• GRAND PRIX WINNER

• FIRST PRIZE- Mixed Choir Category

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APRIL 2007

8th International Choir Competition (Bad Ischl, Salzkammergut, Austria)
• GOLD MEDAL- Folksong Category
• SILVER MEDAL- Mixed Choir Category
• SPECIAL PRIZE OF THE CITY OF BAD ISCHL- Best Folkloric Program

JULY 2006

8TH China International Chorus Festival (Beijing, China)
• SILVER MEDAL
• SPECIAL PRIZE- Excellent Performance of A Chinese Composition

JULY 2004

3rd Choir Olympics (Bremen, Germany)
• SILVER MEDAL- Musica Sacra Acapella Category
•BRONZE MEDAL- Mixed Chamber Choir Category

41st International Choral Competition (Spittal an der Drau, Carinthia, Austria)
• 4th place- Folksong Category

JUNE 2004

18th International Festival of Academic Choirs (IFAS) (Paradubice, Czech Republic)
• GOLD DIPLOMA- Mixed Chamber Choir Category
• GOLD DIPLOMA- Best Interpretation of Czech Music
• SILVER DIPLOMA- Folksong Category
• FINALIST- Grand Prix IFAS
• AUDIENCE PRIZE

MARCH 2003

Voice of Memories Choral Competition (NBC Tent, Fort Bonifacio, Makati, Philippines)
• 3rd prize
• PREMIO PUBLICO

DECEMBER 2000

15TH Rotary Club Annual Choral Competition (Binondo, Manila)
• GRAND PRIZE

 

In 2013, MCS had its first concert tour in Australia. The group presented the Shine On! Goodwill Concert Tour in Australia, covering the cities of Brisbane, Sydney, and Canberra. They received standing ovations in several performances, including one at the Concert for the Diplomatic Corps organized by the Embassy of the Philippines in Canberra.

 

In 2015, MCS completed its 4th European Tour, with performances in the Netherlands, France, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and Italy. The choir participated in two choral festivals: the 8th Sine Musica Nulla Vita in Egeln, Germany, and La Fabbrica del Canto in Milan, Italy.

 

In 2017, MCS participated in the 10th Orientale Concentus International Choral Festival in Singapore. The choir won first place in the Ensemble category, and second place in the Chamber category.

 

In 2019, MCS had its 5th European Tour, covering France, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovenija, and Italy. They were one of ten choirs chosen to participate in the 56th International Competition in Spittal an der Drau-Carinthia, Austria. They were also accorded as Ambassadors for Peace during their visit to Villach, Austria. They joined the 10th Musica Eterna a Roma International Competition in Rome, Italy and won gold diplomas in both the Musica Sacra and Mixed Choir categories. They sang mass at St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.

 

The Choir is the organizer of two of the Philippines’ choral festivals: The Colors of Worship: A Festival of Sacred Choral Music, featuring church-based choirs (since 2004) and the Manila Choral Festival (since 2007) featuring some of the Philippines’ internationally-renowned choirs.

 

Through all these efforts, MCS aims to share their passion for music and promote Filipino culture to audiences in the Philippines and all over the world.