CEU Conservatory of Music professor and alumnus wins NCCA Awards

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Centro Escolar University (CEU) Conservatory of Music professor and alumnus Ian Gabriel Corpuz received two prestigious awards by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).

Ian emerged as the Category Winner in the Handbell Ensemble Level III with hiscomposition “Amiánan.” This marks a historic moment as it is the first time the Handbellcategory is introduced in the competition.

Adding to his list of accolades, Ian has also been honored with the Ani ng Dangal awardby NCCA. The Ani ng Dangal, or Harvest of Honor, is a recognition granted to Filipinoartists who have earned international acclaim in various artistic fields. Now in its 17thyear, the award celebrates the excellence of Filipino talents who have brought pride to the country through their remarkable contributions to the arts.

This year, a total of 39 individuals were recognized across five artistic disciplines, withIan being among the 15 awardees in the music category. His achievements includewinning the Palouse Choral Society 3rd Annual Composition Contest 2024 andEnsemble Altera’s fourth Annual Composition Competition 2024, further showcasing his excellence on an international scale.

Ian’s achievements and his continuous dedication to music and education stand as an inspiration to the CEU community and aspiring musicians across the nation.

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