The San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts is a multi-awarded performing arts group of the Philippines

Philippines

The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...

. It was founded in May 2001 by Eduardo "Danding" Cojuangco and musician Ryan Cayabyab

Ryan Cayabyab

Ryan Cayabyab is a Filipino musician and was the Executive and Artistic Director of the defunct San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts...

 and aims to be a staunch advocate in the preservation, performance, and development of Filipino music.

The foundation consists of two major performing groups: the San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra

San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra

The San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the two major performing arts groups under the San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts. As a young ensemble, its wide selection of works encompassing musical genres attests to its versatility and dynamism...

 and the San Miguel Master Chorale

San Miguel Master Chorale

The San Miguel Master Chorale , now non-existent, was the first professional choir in the Philippines. It was composed of an all-Filipino roster ranging from faculty members and honor graduates of reputable music conservatories, alumni of various internationally awarded choirs, noted choral...

. These performing groups have premiered over a hundred Filipino compositions and arrangements in various concerts and recordings. The Foundation also undertakes co-production with other agencies to promote Filipino music.

External links

• http://www.sanmiguelperformingarts.com The SMFPA Official Website as archived from http://web.archive.org/