July 4, 2021

Good day!

I do hope this letter finds you all well. Our circumstances still hinder us from going back to doing
things that we are much passionate about and doing things the way we used to in the past. Let us
take courage and persevere.

Despite the struggles of putting up artistic projects at this time, we do find ways to adjust and adapt
to certain new norms in doing things, and we must not forget to celebrate anything that must remind
us of beauty and goodness in the world. One such important celebration that we are preparing for
now – though seemingly with limited time – is Sir Mark Anthony Carpio’s 20th Anniversary as
Choirmaster of the Philippine Madrigal Singers.

For this, we are organizing a very simple online presentation on the 29th of July, which exactly marks
the 20th year since Prof. Andrea O. Veneracion declared him as the next choirmaster of the Madz
during a concert at the CCP in 2001. Part of the repertoire for said online event is the SING,
PHILIPPINES, SING, which we now posit as a kind of Mission Song for Philippine choristers. While we
were conceptualizing for this particular music, we thought it would be great to include as many
singers as we could so that we may be able to show Sir Mark that we remain close to and supportive
of him and the mission that he took on not just as choirmaster of the Madz, but also as the beacon
that guides all of us; thus, this invitation for you to participate.

Attached are specific instructions and the materials that you will need for this project. We have
devised ways to make things easier for everyone especially due to our limited time and mobility.

Thank you very much! Please be assured that we think of you often and that our thoughts turn to
prayers for your safety. I do remain.

Respectfully yours,

JOEY G. VARGAS
Creative Director
Philippine Madrigal Singers
ASSIGNED PARTS

• bars 51-74 (Score Sheet B) – Madz Music Studio Students; FLOW, OCLP, Plan-W
Scholars; Madz Et Al. Choirs

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. The Drive contains the following:

a. Score Sheet B
b. Audio Guide B

2. Those assigned to sing bars 51-74 ONLY (Madz Music Studio Students; FLOW, OCLP, Plan-W
Scholars; Madz Et Al. Choirs), should just refer to Score Sheet B and use Audio Guide B. No need
to record the entire SING, PHILIPPINES, SING track.

Audio Recording

1. Make sure to record in a “dry” or no reverb room. Send raw, unedited recording.

2. Use and follow the vocal guide using earphones. Use another gadget to record your voice
only.

3. Avoid noise/vibrations (vehicles, wall clocks, animals, AC/fan, etc.).

4. You may use either the specific voice or the SATB backing track for recording. They have
the same timing and clicks.
Video Recording

1. Costume should be any plain bright polo shirt (except white and black)

2. The girls/ladies may wear light make-up.

3. Preferably shoot your video with a plain white, off-white, or light cream background.

4. Make sure to have good lighting.

5. Record the video following the LANDSCAPE FORMAT, framing you from the upper waist,
and ensuring there is a considerable head space.

6. Use speakers for the backing track as you shoot the video. This will allow the video editor
to sync the videos more efficiently and effectively.

7. Sing with the vocal guide, which must be played on speakers that will also be
picked/recorded by the video camera.