MDS Candon City Choral Festival

08/09/2026

CHOIR CLINIC | NORTHERN LUZON

Experience a Choir Clinic in Candon City led by choral conductor, clinician, and musicologist Dr. Arwin Tan. Gain valuable insights from his extensive experience in choral music, both in the Philippines and on the international stage. See you!

📍 Center for Culture and the Arts
Candon City, Ilocos Sur

📅 September 11, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM — Day 1 Choir Clinic: Children’s Choir

📅 September 12, 2026
🕣 8:30 AM — Day 2 Choir Clinic: Youth Choir

FREE ADMISSION! Register here:
https://tinyurl.com/NAMCYACANDONCLINICS
https://tinyurl.com/NAMCYACANDONCLINICS
https://tinyurl.com/NAMCYACANDONCLINICS

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This event is presented in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Okada Manila, the Candon City Official, and with the support of the DepEd Philippines and the National Museum of the Philippines.

07/09/2026

THE 53RD NAMCYA HEADS TO NORTHERN LUZON!

Candon City, Ilocos Sur brings together young Filipino musicians and music educators for the Regional Semifinals: Northern Luzon Cluster, alongside a Traditional Music Workshop, Choir Clinic, and Orchestra Clinic.

Join us as we gather young musicians and music educators for two days of learning, competition, and celebration of Filipino music.

📅 September 11, 2026

📍 Center for Culture and the Arts
Candon City, Ilocos Sur
🕘 9:00 AM — Traditional Music Workshop
🕐 1:00 PM — Day 1 Choir Clinic & Orchestra Clinic

📅 September 12, 2026

📍 Center for Culture and the Arts
Candon City, Ilocos Sur
🕣 8:30 AM — Day 2 Choir Clinic & Orchestra Clinic

📍 Candon Civic Center
Candon City, Ilocos Sur
🕐 1:00 PM — Regional Semifinals: Northern Luzon Cluster
Rondalla Competitions

🎟️ All events are FREE and open to the public!

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This event is presented in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Okada Manila, the Candon City Official, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, the City Government of Batac, and with the support of the DepEd Philippines and the National Museum of the Philippines.

05/09/2026

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Relive the magic of MDSCCCF! ✨

Looking back at this incredible moment from last year’s competition, we are still in awe of the sheer talent that graced our stage. Choirs from all corners of the Philippines traveled to the heart of Ilocandia, Candon City, bringing their unique harmonies and passionate spirits to create an unforgettable celebration of choral music! 🇵🇭

COULD YOUR CHOIR BE NEXT?

Registration is officially open for interested choral groups! Your choir might be the next Grand Prix Winner of MDSCCCF 2027!

🔗 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: https://forms.gle/gzjNet791d3ekpGb8

MDSCCCF 2027 Primer: https://bit.ly/mdsccf2027

For inquiries, send a message directly to our official page: 𝗠𝗗𝗦 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹.

02/09/2026

“Whenever I see girls and boys...” 🎶

Pssst! Nakaregister na ba kayo?

Don't miss out on our Early Bird Promo running until October 31 only.

Beat the rush, secure your slot, and save big!

📲 Scan the QR code below to register or thru the link https://forms.gle/gzjNet791d3ekpGb8

01/09/2026

THE STAGE IS SET! 🎶

The 𝗠𝗗𝗦 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 is officially open for registration! Bring your choir's finest harmonies to Candon City and compete across five exciting categories.

🏆 Competition Categories:
- 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆
- 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆
- 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆
- 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆
- 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆 (𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆)

📅 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: February 11 to 14, 2027

⏳ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱: September 1, 2026 – January 10, 2027

Secure your choir’s spot early and enjoy our 50% OFF Early Bird Rates!

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION RATES
1 Category — ₱5,000
2 Categories — ₱8,500
3 Categories — ₱10,000
4 Categories — ₱12,500

📲 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻: Scan the QR code in the poster to register now or thru the link https://forms.gle/gzjNet791d3ekpGb8

MDSCCCF 2027 Primer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XPCtDSKLKT2bnGa7LupMTCckva-WFHqa/view?usp=sharing

For inquiries, send a message directly to our official page: 𝗠𝗗𝗦 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹.

31/07/2026

Congratulations to our first ever MDSCCCF Winner, Oroquieta Chamber Singers! We are proud of you!

16/07/2026

17/03/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑!

Today we celebrate the birthday of Sir J**s Samson!

We are deeply grateful for the hard work, dedication, and passion you continuously give to the MDS Candon City Choral Festival. Your leadership and commitment to excellence have brought people together to grow, collaborate, and share the passion we all love—music making.

May you be blessed with good health, continued inspiration, and an abundant year ahead.

With love and appreciation,
MDSCCCF Committee