WHO WE ARE 2018

Excellence in music performance for a better Philippines

Beginnings

Ang Misyon was founded in 2012 by FPH Chairman Federico R. Lopez, ABS-CBN Corporation Chairman Emeritus Eugenio Lopez III, and Concert Pianist Jovianney Emmanuel Cruz

Ang Misyon & The Orchestra of the Filipino Youth Orchestra Conductor Ang Misyon is anchored on the belief that social change can take place through the learning of orchestral music.

Through its projects the organization hopes to enhance the country’s identity by creating alternative career paths in classical music and redeveloping the arts & culture scene.

Joshua Dos Santos graduated from El Sistema, a globally renowned music

program originating in Venezuela. He trained 1 2 3 under its founder, Maestro Jose Antonio WHERE DO WE HOW MANY HAVE WE Abreu. Joshua made his OUR MISSION WORK? HELPED? conducting debut at 16 Nurture talented, less We work with 16 Community years old and is privileged youth through Youth Orchestras in As of September 2018, considered one of the the transformative power of municipalities across NCR, more than 900 most versatile orchestral music Region II, Region III, Region scholars! conductors of this IV-A and Region VII. generation.

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HOW WE DO IT & HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED 2018

The Orchestra of the Filipino Youth (OFY) is an ensemble of young musicians from mostly underprivileged families across Luzon and Visayas. Its members are hand-picked for their talent, passion, and need.

Since its inception in 2012, OFY scholars have rendered numerous performances in various venues in Metro Manila as well as in Isabela, Pampanga, Batangas, Laguna, Cavite, Iloilo and Dumaguete. They have also performed abroad in Malaysia, and the United States.

How does Ang Misyon Work? “I have seen the musical hearts of The organization provides programs and services Filipinos up close. I am certain that designed to benefit its scholars and stakeholders. music is going to be able to change These include access to: their lives and become a social • Professional music lessons and materials based force that’s so great, it will be on an “AMI” curriculum • Instrument support unstoppable.” • Opportunities for local and international performances -Federico R. Lopez • Opportunities to serve as junior mentors to younger scholars Co-founder, Ang Misyon • Values formation and counselling

HOW YOU CAN HELP Ang Misyon believes it can create career paths for more youth in the Philippines through orchestral music. Our efforts towards social change will scale faster with the participation of businesses and the larger community. We actively seek partnerships to sustain our work and create a brighter future for Filipino youth.

Join us in our mission: 6F Rockwell Business Center Tower 3, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City 1604 Philippines| Email: [email protected] | Telephone: (632) 449 6400 local 6580 to 81 | Website: www.angmisyon.org | Facebook: www.facebook.com/Ang.Misyon.Inc

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