Andrea O.

Veneracion
National Artist for Music (1999)
(July 11, 1928 – July 9, 2013)

Andrea Veneracion is highly esteemed for her achievements as choirmaster and choral arranger. Two of
her indispensable contributions in culture and the arts include the founding of the Philippine Madrigal
Singers and the spearheading of the development of Philippine choral music. A former faculty member
of the UP College of Music and honorary chair of the Philippine Federation of Choral Music, she also
organized a cultural outreach program to provide music education and exposure in several provinces.
Born in Manila on July 11, 1928, she is recognized as an authority on choral music and performance and
served as adjudicator in international music competitions.

ACHIEVEMENTS

1997 – TOFIL (The Outstanding Filipino) Award - for Culture and the Arts For her contributions to the
development of choral singing in the Philippines.

1999 – National Artist of the Philippines for Music – currently the only awardee for choral music.

2001 – Distinguished Alumni Service award – awarded by Indiana University.