Born: b. 1978
Nationality: Filipino
Education/Training: Master of Music in Composition at Syracuse University as Billy Joel Fellow; Bachelor of Music in Composition at University of the Philippines, magna cum laude
Assignments: tenor and composer-in-residence, Philippine Madrigal Singers, Inspirare Vocal Ensemble; commissions include Cultural Center of the Philippines (for the Andrea Veneracion International Choral Festival), 2013; The Esoterics ("Mysterium" concert series, Seattle, WA), 2009; Philippine National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) Foundation, 2005; Korean Ministry of Culture (for the Asia Traditional Ensemble), 2014; Asia-Europe Foundation (I'mPulse Music Camp), 2005
Curious Facts: music has been performed internationally in concerts, festivals, and competitions, including the European Choral Grand Prix, World Choir Games (USA, Latvia, Beijing, etc.), Langollen International Musical Eisteddfod, Chorus America, America Cantat, American Choral Directors Association National Conference, the Asian Composers League Festival, Israel Composers League Festival, Internationaler Kammerchor Wettbewerb Marktoberdorf, International Krakow Choir Festival, Yogyakarta Contemporary Music Festival, Guidoneum Festival Guido d'Arezzo, and Florilege Vocal du Tours, among others
