Published February 11, 2021, 5:13 PM
Musical artists from the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) were among those recognized at the “1st Sudi Awards” of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).
The award recognizes “outstanding contributions of Filipino musical works, creators, institutions, and researchers across genres and modes of productions with the highest standard and artistic excellence” be known as such.
UPD College of Music (CMu) professor Josefino “Chino” Toledo, and performing groups UP Singing Ambassadors (UPSA) and UP Madrigal Singers (MADZ), received the special recognition.
Toledo is the current director of the UP Symphonic Orchestra and executive director of the Miriam College Center for Applied Music.