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Zbor Ateneo de Manila College Glee Club (ACGC) je najstarejši univerzitetni zbor na Filipinih. Je svetovno priznan in dobitnik številnih nagrad in priznanj. Izdal je več albumov s širokim izborom pesmi, od klasične, cerkvene in ljudske glasbe do originalne filipinske glasbe.

ACGC je bil ustanovljen leta 1921 zaradi potrebe po liturgičnem petju v cerkvi sv. Ignacija v Manili. Od takrat si prizadeva biti kar se da odličen, njihov namen je prepevati v čast Bogu in s pesmijo biti v ponos tudi svoji domovini. Od leta 1974 ga je vodilo več odličnih dirigentov. Ti so dosegli, da se je zbor povečal in je razširil svoj repertoar.

Zbor ACGC je ime Filipinov ponosno ponesel na turneje po Evropi, Aziji in Severni Ameriki. Ob bližajoči se 90. obletnici so pevci ponosni na svoje dosežke in z velikim pričakovanjem zrejo v prihodnost, da bi z glasbeno umetnostjo še uspešno predstavljali filipinsko kulturo, se prilagajali spremembam časa in se dotaknili poslušalcev s svojim izvajanjem.

The Ateneo de Manila College Glee Club (ACGC) has distinguished itself as the oldest university chorale in the Philippines. It has then grown to establish itself as a world-renowned and multiawarded choir. The ACGC has also accomplished the release of several albums boasting a wide repertoire of songs from Classical to OPM (Original Pinoy Music) and Sacred to Folk Music.

The ACGC strives for choral excellence for the glory of God and to serve the nation through their songs. Tracing its beginnings to the year 1921, the ACGC was formed to answer the need for liturgical music in San Ignacio Church, in Manila. And ever since the Ateneo de Manila University became co-educational in 1974, the choir has been lead by able conductors to evolve into a mixed-choir and to expand their repertoire. The choir has pioneered many firsts as a Filipino chorale group and as a student organization. The ACGC has proudly carried the name of the Philippines during their International Tours in Europe, Asia, and North America. In light of the ACGC’s upcoming 90th season, the group reflects on its past accomplishments and looks towards its future plans on its role in building the nation. The ACGC hopes to continue raising awareness about Philippine culture through choral excellence and to also be relevant to the audience by capturing their hearts and by adapting to the changing times.