Hail to the U.P. Singing Ambassadors 2018 Grand Prix Winner (First Prize) Berlin International Choir Competition: Big, big Congratulations! Mabuhay!

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From GMA News: 

“UP Singing Ambassadors win the grand prize at the Sing Berlin! International Choir Competition
Published July 8, 2018 4:45pm
   

       “The University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors is the grand prize winner of the Sing! Berlin International Choir Competition and Festival.

    “UPSA announced the good news on Twitter on Saturday.

     ” “It’s a win for UP and for the Philippines! We are happy to share that the UP Singing Ambassadors is the Grand Prize winner of the Sing! Berlin International Choir Competition!”

      “UPSA was also a category winner of the Sacred Music and Mixed Choirs competition.

   (photo shot and tweeted June 29, 2018: the U.P. Singing Ambassadors arrive at the airport in Brussels, Belgium as they prepare for the Berlin International Choir Competition, where they arrive July 3, 2018, compete the next day, and win the Grand Prix over countries like U.S.A., Sweden, Germany. Photo from the U.P. Singing Ambassadors twitter account, used here non-commercially for academic purposes)

       “The group said they are dedicating their win to God and the whole country.

      ” “We dedicate this victory to all the people who supported us in this musical journey! We promise to continue working hard in our endless pursuit for excellence.Para sa Diyos at Lupang Hinirang!”
The singing group competed against groups from the countries Sweden, Germany and USA.

      ” The competition was held at the Friedrich Handel Gymnasium from July 4-7. ” — Jannielyn Ann Bigtas/LA, GMA News