Journey to an enriching musical experience as Faith Gospel Singers presents its 9th anniversary concert titled Obra ng Maestro featuring the Ellinwood Chamber Orchestra on Nov. 9, 6:00 p.m. at the Central United Methodist Church, Kalaw Ave, Ermita, Manila.
Divided into four segments, the concert is a unique blend of Gospel songs, Original Pilipino Music, broadway and movie themes, and inspirational music.
Repertoire includes ”Purihin Si Yahweh” by National Artist for Music Lucrecia Kasilag, ”Somewhere” from West Side Story, ”Circle of Life” from Lion King, ”Go the Distance” from Hercules, and ”When You Believe” from Prince of Egypt.
The group will also cover OPM hits such as “Panaghoy,” Smokey Mountain’s ”Paraiso,” Joey Ayala’s ”Manong Pawikan,” and Gary Valenciano’s ”Gaya ng Dati.”
FGS will also interpret African-American contemporary gospel songs ”O Sifuni Mungu” and ”Baba Yetu,” which will showcase its choral versatility.
Based at the Faith Baptist Church in Quezon City, FGS is a fellowship of Christian singers that ministers through God-centered excellence and music. Its members are united by a passion to serve the Lord through music, having toured various churches in the country and Filipino communities in Asia.
It has taken part at the 1st International Jazz Festival in 2011 and Marawing Salamat in 2018 held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
The choir is directed by Naomi Sison, head of the UST Conservatory of Music’s piano department and a faculty member of the voice department.
Ellinwood Chamber Orchestra, the string and wind ensemble of Ellinwood Malate Church, has performed at the Concert at the Park, UCCP churches, and has done music camps and outreaches in Batangas, Baguio City, and Rizal.
It is conducted by George Bernard Supetran, a former principal violist of the UST Symphony Orchestra, also orchestrated some of the pieces in the concert.
Admission is free. For inquiries and ticket reservations, visit Faith Gospel Singers Facebook page or contact 0917-8491409.