Arnold Zamora
Arnold Zamora during the December, 2006 Concert: "Priestly Hands and Voices" where he wrote the theme song with the same title
Background information
Born	February 10, 1961 (1961-02-10) (age 47)
Origin	Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines
Genre(s)	pop, jazz, religious
Occupation(s)	musician, singer, composer, arranger, conductor, songwriter
Years active	1998–present
Label(s)	Franz Music Production DartPro, LLC
Associated acts	Philippine Madrigal Singers or MADZ Singing Priests of Tagbilaran or SPOT Chorus Paulinus or CHOPA

Arnold Escobilla Zamora (born February 10, 1961) is a Filipino musician known in the national music industry as a singer, composer, arranger and conductor. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Tagbilaran City is a 2nd class city in the province of Bohol, Philippines. For the island see Bohol Island. Bohol is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States A religion is a set of Tenets and practices often centered upon specific Supernatural and moral claims about Reality, the Cosmos A musician is a person who plays or writes Music. Musicians can be classified by their roles in creating or performing music An instrumentalist plays a A composer (literally meaning 'one who puts together' is a person who creates Music, usually in the medium of notation, for Interpretation and Performance In Music, an arrangement refers either to a rewriting of a piece of existing Music with additional new material or to a fleshing-out of a compositional sketch such Conducting is the act of directing a Musical performance by way of visible gestures A songwriter is someone who writes the Lyrics to songs the Musical composition (chords or Melody to songs or both In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music The University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers (UPMS also known as the Philippine Madrigal Singers or simply Madz, is one of the major cultural groups The Singing Priests of Tagbilaran or SPOT is a group of Catholic Priests from Bohol, Philippines. The Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Filipinos or the Filipino people are the citizens of the Philippines. A musician is a person who plays or writes Music. Musicians can be classified by their roles in creating or performing music An instrumentalist plays a The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP Music is an Art form in which the medium is Sound organized in Time. A composer (literally meaning 'one who puts together' is a person who creates Music, usually in the medium of notation, for Interpretation and Performance In Music, an arrangement refers either to a rewriting of a piece of existing Music with additional new material or to a fleshing-out of a compositional sketch such Conducting is the act of directing a Musical performance by way of visible gestures As a seminarian at the UST Central seminary, he founded the Psalterion Choir. Not to be confused with University of St Thomas. The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas The Catholic University of the Philippines At the University of the Philippines, he joined the Philippine Madrigal Singers (MADZ) and is the founder of the Chorus Paulinus. The University of the Philippines (or Unibersidad ng Pilipinas in Filipino and commonly abbreviated as U The University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers (UPMS also known as the Philippine Madrigal Singers or simply Madz, is one of the major cultural groups The ^[1] He is also the founder and music director of the Singing Priests of Tagbilaran. The Singing Priests of Tagbilaran or SPOT is a group of Catholic Priests from Bohol, Philippines. ^[2]

Zamora has also conducted the Philippine Consulate Choir of the Philippine Consulate in San Francisco, California, ^[3] the Filipino Priests Concert in San Francisco, California, and FilAmusika, a group of Filipino and American young adults formed by Zamora. The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city He is the music director of the Star of the Sea Parish and conducts the Stella Maris Choir of the parish. ^[4]

Zamora currently works for the Archdiocese of San Francisco. ^[5]

Biography

Early life

Arnold Zamora was born on February 10, 1961, in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines, to Andres Zamora and Ricarda Escobilla. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Tagbilaran City is a 2nd class city in the province of Bohol, Philippines. For the island see Bohol Island. Bohol is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP He and his two sisters grew up in the outskirts district of Taloto.

He went to the then-College of the Holy Spirit (now the Holy Spirit School of Tagbilaran) for his elementary education from 1966 to 1973. The Holy Spirit School of Tagbilaran ( HSS) most commonly known simply as Holy Spirit or madre, is a private, Catholic, Secondary In Computational complexity theory, the Complexity class ELEMENTARY is the union of the classes in the Exponential hierarchy. From 1973 to 1981, he attended the close-to-home Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary for both secondary school and college, and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Arts, majoring in Classical Philosophy and minoring in English. The Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary or IHMS, located at Pacifico Cabalit St Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational Institution where the final stage of compulsory schooling known as Secondary education, takes College ( Latin collegium) is a term most often used today to denote an Educational Institution. Zamora attended the University of Santo Tomas from 1981 to 1984, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Sacred Theology. Not to be confused with University of St Thomas. The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas The Catholic University of the Philippines Theology is the study of a god or the gods from a religious perspective ^[6] From 1989 to 1994, he attended the University of the Philippines and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Choral Conducting. The University of the Philippines (or Unibersidad ng Pilipinas in Filipino and commonly abbreviated as U

Breakout roles

Arnold Zamora's first concert as music director and the first time to direct a musical concert as a third year Philosophy student of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary was in 1979. Philosophy is the study of general problems concerning matters such as existence knowledge truth beauty justice validity mind and language The Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary or IHMS, located at Pacifico Cabalit St Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) His classmates were the performers and then Fr. Zacharias Jimenez (now Bishop) was music adviser. Zamora was the concert's music director even as a student and was the accompanist during the concert. He was largely instrumental in transforming his own classmates as a powerful male choir.

Also in 1979, he was the choir director of the UB College of Commerce which bagged the first prize during the University of Bohol Choral Competition. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) The University of Bohol or UB is a private, Non-sectarian, Co-educational institution of higher learning in Tagbilaran City, In 1980, he was given the Award as Musician of the Year at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) The Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary or IHMS, located at Pacifico Cabalit St

For the 1981 University of Santo Tomas or UST Christmas Song-Writing Competition, Zamora's entry entitled "Be My Santa Claus", interpreted by Carlos Las Piñas, won second place. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Not to be confused with University of St Thomas. The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas The Catholic University of the Philippines In 1982, he got the "Neophyte of the Year" Award at the University of Santo Tomas (UST). Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Not to be confused with University of St Thomas. The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas The Catholic University of the Philippines

In 1983, he was the arranger and conductor of the LOGOS Choir which he trained as the university's official representative to the 4th Spanish Chorale Competition. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The LOGOS Choir bagged the Grand Prize at the 4th Spanish Chorale Competition at the Spanish Embassy. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. In 1984, he composed the theme song for the Musical dubbed Martin: Ang Santong Negro. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) In 1985, he was elected Senate President of the UST Central Seminary UST Student Body Council. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) In 1985, his composition, "Psalm 73", landed second place at the UST inter-collegiate song writing contest. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar)

On the same year, he was ordained to the Diaconate at the UST Main Chapel by the late Jaime Cardinal Sin. Not to be confused with University of St Thomas. The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas The Catholic University of the Philippines Jaime Cardinal Sin, also Jaime Lachica Cardinal Sin ( August 31, 1928 &ndash June 21, 2005) ( Chinese name 辛海梅 He wrote the song "Yes, My Lord" which was sung by all the candidates during the ordination ceremony.

During his stay at the UST, he founded the Psalterion Choir, the premier choir of the UST Central Seminary (1985) and served as its Music director. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) The choir had its first concert in the same year.

Arnold Zamora was ordained to the priesthood on the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary on June 7, 1986 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Church in Taloto, Tagbilaran City. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Tagbilaran City is a 2nd class city in the province of Bohol, Philippines. The ordaining bishop was Most. Rev. Onesimo Gordoncillo, then Bishop of Tagbilaran, now the Archbishop of Capiz. Capiz is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region.

During his Ordination to the Priesthood, Zamora wrote all the songs for the mass parts of his first or so-called thanksgiving mass. Youth choirs in the five barros in the parish were joined together or combined to sing the songs he composed for his thanksgiving mass and was directed by TQ Solis, Jr. The Most Rev. Juan de dios Pueblos was the homilist for his first mass (thanksgiving) that followed right after the ordination.

Career

Arnold Zamora's first appointment or new assignment after graduation and subsequent ordination in 1986 was as the Music Director and Formator of his alma mater, the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary with Msgr. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) The Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary or IHMS, located at Pacifico Cabalit St Alfredo Baquial (now deceased) as rector. In addition, he was appointed as the head of the Commission on Music of the Diocese of Tagbilaran.

In 1987 was the concert dubbed The New Generation of Jeduthun in commemoration of the first year Anniversary of the EDSA Revolution. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The EDSA Revolution may refer to three events in Philippine history referring to popular political upheavals occurring in the EDSA highway People Arnold Zamora was the music director, arranger, and accompanist of the IHMS Seminarians. In 1988, IHMS Seminarians' Jeduthun Ensemble embarked on the Concert Tour Jeduthun Ensemble in Concert, a town-to-town concert tour in Bohol province and including one in Davao City. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) For the island see Bohol Island. Bohol is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central The City of Davao ( Tagalog: Lungsod ng Dabaw; Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Dabaw) is the largest city on the island of

In 1988, he conducted the UB Commerce choir which was adjudged the Grand Prize Winner in the UB Inter-collegiate Choral Competition. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) The University of Bohol or UB is a private, Non-sectarian, Co-educational institution of higher learning in Tagbilaran City,

He enrolled at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City in 1989 and joined the world-renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers or MADZ in 1990 where he also served as the group's resident arranger. The University of the Philippines (or Unibersidad ng Pilipinas in Filipino and commonly abbreviated as U Quezon City ( Filipino: Lungsod Quezon) is the former capital ( 1948 - 1976) and the most populous Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) The University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers (UPMS also known as the Philippine Madrigal Singers or simply Madz, is one of the major cultural groups Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar)

In 1991, he composed the song "Salamat Ama" in collaboration with lyricist Grace Reyes. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. "Salamat, Ama", ("Thank You, Father") was recorded by singer Basil Valdez and was arranged by Ryan Cayabyab. Basil Valdez is one of the Philippines' most captivating balladeers Ryan Cayabyab (born Raymundo Cipriano Pujante Cayabyab but affectionately known as Mr It is featured in Valdez' album Sundin ang Loob Mo ("Thy Will Be Done"). ^[7]

Also in 1991, he joined MADZ in the U.S. and Canada Concerts in Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton, Montreal, Seattle, Michigan, Chicago, St. Louis, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Hawaii with Andrea Veneracion, the founder and choirmaster of MADZ. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Vancouver (vænˈkuːvɚ is a coastal Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario Edmonton (ˈɛdmɨntɨn is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta. Montreal, or Montréal in French ( pronounced in French, in English) is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city The State of Hawaii ( or həˈwaɪʔiː Hawaiian: Mokuāina o Hawaii) is a state in the United States located on an Archipelago in the Andrea Ofilada Veneracion (born July 11, 1928 in Manila) is a Filipino choral conductor who is a National Artist

On February 10, 1992, he founded the Chorus Paulinus which gained recognition as one the best choirs in the country, having won in numerous choir competitions. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) The ^[1] The name Chorus Paulinus was coined from the St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Timog, Quezon City where Arnold Zamora was stationed and where he started the group. Quezon City ( Filipino: Lungsod Quezon) is the former capital ( 1948 - 1976) and the most populous It was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Also in 1992, he joined MADZ in its 6th European Concert Tour with performances in Italy, Spain, Germany and France. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. From 1992 - 1994, MADZ made national and Asian Concerts in places like Taiwan, Bangkok, Korea (11 cities), Brunei, and Japan. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Taiwan ( Taiwanese: Tâi-oân/Tāi-oân (historically 大灣/台員/大員/台圓/大圓/台窩灣 is an Island in East Asia. Bangkok, known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (krūŋtʰêːp máhǎːnákʰɔn) or Krung Thep ( for short is the Capital, largest Korea is a geographic area composed of two sovereign countries a civilization and a former state situated on the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. Brunei Darussalam, (bruːˈnaɪ in English officially the State of Brunei Abode of Peace (Negara Brunei Darussalam Jawi: برني دارالسلام For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.

In 1995, during his graduation at the University of the Philippines, he conducted the MADZ as they performed Ryan Cayabyab’s "Ethnic Mass". Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 The University of the Philippines (or Unibersidad ng Pilipinas in Filipino and commonly abbreviated as U Ryan Cayabyab (born Raymundo Cipriano Pujante Cayabyab but affectionately known as Mr In addition, he also conducted the UP Singing Ambassadors who performed "Mozart’s Requiem". The University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors, also known as the UP Singing Ambassadors or UPSA, is one of the major performing musical groups based in the

In 1996, the Chorus Paulinus or CHOPA under the directorship of Zamora, embarked on a Bohol Tour Concert held in the churches of Loboc, Bohol, Sevilla, Bohol, Holy Spirit School of Tagbilaran auditorium, and Ideal Theater in Tagbilaran City. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) The Loboc is a 5th class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. Sevilla is a 5th class municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. The Holy Spirit School of Tagbilaran ( HSS) most commonly known simply as Holy Spirit or madre, is a private, Catholic, Secondary Tagbilaran City is a 2nd class city in the province of Bohol, Philippines.

In 1996, he spearheaded the formation of the Singing Priests of Tagbilaran. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) In February, 1997, SPOT had a Valentine's Concert at the Bohol Tropics Resort Club, Tagbilaran City. It was dubbed SPOTlight.

In 1996, he was music director of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary's Everlasting Light Concert held at the Divine Word College of Tagbilaran Gymnasium. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) The Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary or IHMS, located at Pacifico Cabalit St Holy Name University or HNU (formerly Holy Name College;

In April-May, 1997, the Chorus Paulinus or CHOPA conducted a Visayas Tour Concert, specifically in Cebu, Iloilo, Samar and Leyte under Zamora's directorship. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The Visayas ( Visayan: Kabisay-an) is one of the three island groups in the Philippines, along with Luzon and Mindanao. Cebu is one of the Provinces of the Philippines. It lies to the east of Negros Island; to the west of Leyte and to the southeast is Bohol Iloilo is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. For other uses please see Samar (disambiguation. Samar, formerly Western Samar, is a province in the Philippines

In November of 1997, he directed the Hiusatlo (meaning unity of the three - clergy, lay, and religious), a concert resulting from the First Diocesan synod held at the Divine Word College of Tagbilaran Gymnasium. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar A synod (also known as a council) is a council of a church, usually a Christian church convened to decide an issue of doctrine administration or application Holy Name University or HNU (formerly Holy Name College;

In May, 1998, CHOPA did the Mindanao Tour Concert, specifically in the cities of Cagayan de Oro City, Pagadian City, Dapitan City, and Dipolog City. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The City of Cagayan de Oro (kă-gə'yăn dĕ ôrô abbreviated CDO CDOC or Cag Pagadian City is a 1st class city in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. The City of Dapitan is a 2nd class city in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. Dipolog is a 2nd class city and the capital of the province of Zamboanga del Norte on the southern Philippine island of

In July, 1998, SPOT did a U. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) S. Tour Concert, a series of benefit concerts in the United States ^[2] , the proceeds of which was used for the seed money of the priest’s standard living allowance, a monthly standard salary for priests in Bohol, Philippines. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the For the island see Bohol Island. Bohol is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP SPOT also released their self-titled CD, Singing Priests of Tagbilaran^{[2] [8]} Arnold Zamora serves the music director of the Singing Priests of Tagbilaran or SPOT. The Singing Priests of Tagbilaran or SPOT is a group of Catholic Priests from Bohol, Philippines.

In 2000, he directed the Jubilaeum 2000 Concert for the IHMS Golden Jubilee Celebration and on that same celebration he received an IHMS Golden Jubilee Outstanding Alumni Award. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar.

In 2001, Zamora's arrangement of "My Heart Will Go On", from the movie Titanic, was featured in a live recording of one of the Philippine Madrigal Singers' concert, entitled The Philippine Madrigal Singers: Around the World released by BMG Records (Philippines). Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. " My Heart Will Go On " is the Theme song of the 1997 blockbuster Film Titanic. Titanic is a 1997 Disaster film directed written co-produced and co-edited by James Cameron about the sinking of the RMS ''Titanic'' The University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers (UPMS also known as the Philippine Madrigal Singers or simply Madz, is one of the major cultural groups

In 2003, Arnold Zamora and the Singing Priests of Tagbilaran also did U.S. Concerts,^[2] the proceeds of which was used for the health plan of the clergy. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Singing Priests of Tagbilaran or SPOT is a group of Catholic Priests from Bohol, Philippines. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the

Zamora also conducted the Philippine Consulate Choir of the Philippine Consulate in San Francisco, California, U.S.. The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the ^[3] The group rendered a musical presentation with its interpretation of "Ako Ay Pilipino", "Bayan Ko" and "Isang Dugo, Isang Lahi" during the 109th anniversary of the death of Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippines’ national hero, in simple rites held at the Consulate on December 30, 2005. Dr José P Rizal (full name José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda) (June 19 1861 – December 30 1896 was a Filipino Polymath, Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. ^[3]

In 2006, three of his arrangements, namely "Anima Christi", "One More Gift" and "The Light of a Million Mornings", were included in the 2006 MADZ-released album entitled Acclamation which was released by Sony Music Philippines. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Sony Music Entertainment is a major global Record label controlled by the Sony Corporation of America, being one of the "big four" record companies "Light In A Million", popularized by Sandi Patti, was also sung by Philippine divas Regine Velasquez and Sarah Geronimo. Sandi Patty (born July 12, 1956 in Oklahoma City Oklahoma) known as "The Voice" is an American Contemporary Christian music The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez (born April 22 1970 is a Filipino Singer, Actress, Record producer, and TV host Sarah Geronimo, born as Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo on July 25 1988 is a famous Filipina singer and actress His arrangement of "Wind Beneath My Wings" (also in another album by MADZ entitled MADZ in Love, 1999) is also in the album. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Both of these albums were released by Sony Music Philippines. Sony Music Entertainment is a major global Record label controlled by the Sony Corporation of America, being one of the "big four" record companies

In December of the same year, a group of mostly Filipino priests of the Archdiocese of San Francisco presented a series of concerts which was directed by Arnold Zamora dubbed "Priestly Hands and Voices". He also composed an arranged the theme song entitled "Priestly Hands, Priestly Voice".

The early part of 2007 saw the release of another album entitled Let Me Follow arranged for Bob Fabing of the Society of Jesus. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Society of Jesus ( Latin: Societas Iesu, SJ and SI or SJ, SI) is a Catholic religious order This was produced by the OCP Publications in Portland, Oregon. Portland is a city located in the Northwestern United States, near the Confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers The songs that Arnold Zamora arranged in the album are : "Let Me Follow", "Come My Friends", "Return to God", and "Mass for Teresa of Calcutta". The "Mass of Calcutta" includes: Lord Have Mercy, Gloria, Alleluia, Holy, Holy, Memorial Acclamation A, Memorial Acclamation B, Memorial Acclamation C, Memorial Acclamation D, Great Amen, Our Father and Lamb of God.

Arnold Zamora's official website was launched on February 10, 2007, making available to the public access to a catalogue of his works and arrangements, as well as downloads of selected compositions and music sheets. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ^[9]

Musical influences

Zamora considers Fr. Zacharias Jimenez (now Bishop) as his "Ryan Cayabyab in Bohol" - being his first music teacher at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary and to whom he eventually became the assistant. Ryan Cayabyab (born Raymundo Cipriano Pujante Cayabyab but affectionately known as Mr For the island see Bohol Island. Bohol is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central The Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary or IHMS, located at Pacifico Cabalit St

Zamora comes from a family of musicians. His father was a great banjo/bandurria player as well as a script writer and director. He also played the trumpet for the DWCT (now the Holy Name University) Band when he was in college. Holy Name University or HNU (formerly Holy Name College; Holy Name University or HNU (formerly Holy Name College; The late former city Mayor Honorio Grupo, also a composer, was Zamora’s grandmother's brother. Tagbilaran City is a 2nd class city in the province of Bohol, Philippines.

Also, Zamora looks to his two aunts as also being influential in his pursuit for the music and priestly life. His aunt, Aniana “Naning" Zamora taught him how to read the notes on the piano, particularly the bass clef. His other aunt Francisca "Cacay" Zamora was the one who bought him a piano at home which made the difference. As such, he has dedicated his studio and production name to his two aunts as "Franz Music Production" for Francisca and Aniana, hence Franz, not Fr. Arnold Zamora as somebody mistakenly thought and at one time gave him a plaque with Arnold N. Zamora.

Arnold Zamora considers himself influenced by the choral style of Professor Andrea Veneracion, his voice teacher who is the founder and conductor of the Philippine Madrigal Singers or MADZ. Andrea Ofilada Veneracion (born July 11, 1928 in Manila) is a Filipino choral conductor who is a National Artist The University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers (UPMS also known as the Philippine Madrigal Singers or simply Madz, is one of the major cultural groups He is also influenced by the choral techniques of Professor Joel Navarro, his choral adviser, and by the musicality of Prof. Ryan Cayabyab, with whom he served as personal assistant (PA) for more than four years. Ryan Cayabyab (born Raymundo Cipriano Pujante Cayabyab but affectionately known as Mr A personal assistant, or personal aide, is someone who assists in daily personal tasks

Discography

Albums

• Let Me Follow - arranged by Arnold Zamora for Bob Fabing, S.J., OCP Publications, Portland, Oregon, 2007
• Chorus Paulinus (SLO) - Performing Arts Center, San Luis Obispo, California, May 21, 2001
• Singing Priests of Tagbilaran (album), DartPro, LLC, San Francisco, California, 1998
• Blessed Be God, A Cappella, 9 choral arrangements of popular religious songs, arranged by Arnold Zamora, Chorus Paulinus, 1999
• Joy of Christmas, Chorus Paulinus, DartPro, San Francisco, California, 1999
• Kantada sa Semana Santa, a compilation of songs in Cebuano for the Holy Week celebration, from Palm Sunday to Easter Vigil

Singles

• 1981: "Be My Santa Claus", 2nd Place, UST Christmas song-writing contest (1981), words and music: Arnold Zamora, recorded and published by Fro’s Music, and SPOT, DartPro, LLC, 1998. Tagbilaran City is a 2nd class city in the province of Bohol, Philippines. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Not to be confused with University of St Thomas. The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas The Catholic University of the Philippines Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 ^[10]
• 1988: "Molungtad Ba?", from the Sandugo Musical, published and recorded by the SPOT, 1998
• 1989: "Si Papa ug Si Mama", words and music: Arnold Zamora, AD & AD Studio
• 1990: "Salamat Ama", words by Grace Reyes, music by Arnold Zamora, recorded by Basil Valdez, Album, Sundin Ang Loob Mo. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) The Sandugo was a blood compact performed in native- Bohol style between the traveling Spanish explorer Miguel López de Legazpi and Datu Sikatuna The Singing Priests of Tagbilaran or SPOT is a group of Catholic Priests from Bohol, Philippines. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Basil Valdez is one of the Philippines' most captivating balladeers ^[11]
• 1994: "Nanay at Tatay", words and music: Arnold Zamora, Sampaguita Records
• 1996: "On Angel’s Wings", words by Marianito Luspo, music by Arnold Zamora, sang by the Loboc Children’s Choir
• 1997: "O Langitnon Namong Amahan", first Diocesan synod hymn, Diocese of Tagbilaran
• 1997: "If We Have Come This Far", with words by Marianito Luspo, theme Song, Holy Name University or HNU, Golden Jubilee Alumni Song
• 1998: "Unsa Ba Kining Gibati Ko", from the Carlos P. Garcia (C.P.G.) Musical Sursum Corda, Franz Music Production
• 2000: Kinabuhi Mo, Kinabuhi Ko Performed by Koro Viannista, St. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) The Loboc Children's Choir or LCC is a school-based choir composed of thirty schoolchildren of the Loboc Central Elementary School in Loboc, Bohol Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Holy Name University or HNU (formerly Holy Name College; Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Carlos Polistico Garcia ( November 4, 1896 – June 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. John Vianney Seminary, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines Koro Viannista
• 2000: "IHMS We love you" – winner in the Alma Mater Song Contest during the IHMS Golden Jubilee Celebration (2000), sound arrangement and interpreter ^[12]
• 2000: "Diamond Jubilee Song" of the Holy Spirit School of Tagbilaran Sung by Damaris Taldo; Music and Words by Arnold Zamora ^[13]
• 2005: Cebuano Medley/Bohol performed by the Singing Priests of Tagbilaran
• 2005: He Looked Beyond Sang by Fr. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary or IHMS, located at Pacifico Cabalit St 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The Holy Spirit School of Tagbilaran ( HSS) most commonly known simply as Holy Spirit or madre, is a private, Catholic, Secondary Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Joseph Skelton and the Singing Priests of Tagbilaran

Publications and music engraving

• Songs of Ryan Cayabyab Volume 1, Ryan Cayabyab and Smokey Mountain Foundation, 1996
• Blessed Be God, Chorus Paulinus, 1999
• Kantada Sa Semana Santa, Diocese of Tagbilaran

Imprimatur: Most. Ryan Cayabyab (born Raymundo Cipriano Pujante Cayabyab but affectionately known as Mr Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) The Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Rev. Leopoldo Tumulak

Compilation and music engraving: Arnold Zamora

Cover Design. JoeMari Polo

Printed by: Vibal Publishing House, Inc. , Quezon City, Philippines

• "Twenty-Four Masses"'in the Popular Style, Music by Fr. Quezon City ( Filipino: Lungsod Quezon) is the former capital ( 1948 - 1976) and the most populous The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP Rudy Villanueva, Jubilee Publications, Cebu City, Philippines, 1999
• Robert Fabing, S.J., Shadow of Your Wings, Oregon Catholic Publications (OCP), Portland, Oregon. The City of Cebu ( Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Sugbo, Filipino: Lungsod ng Cebu) is the capital of The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) The Society of Jesus ( Latin: Societas Iesu, SJ and SI or SJ, SI) is a Catholic religious order Portland is a city located in the Northwestern United States, near the Confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers

Wedding songs

• 2002: "I'll Be With You", Words and Music: Arnold Zamora, for Mike-Myla Soliman Wedding, San Luis Obispo, California, U.S.
• 2003: "Music of My Heart", Words and Music: Arnold Zamora, Erwin Gatchalian Wedding, San Francisco, California, U.S.
• 2004: "Be With Me", Words and Music: Arnold Zamora, Chito-Michee Tapnio Wedding, Chicago, Illinois, U.S., sung by Chorus Paulinus; also their first international reunion, with attendance from the Philippines, France, and from all over U.S.

Choral (a cappella) arrangements

Music notation of "Written in the Sand"

• "Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin", Aaron Paul, first performed by Chorus Paulinus (CHOPA)
• "Ikaw", George Canseco and Louie Ocampo, first performed by Chorus Paulinus (CHOPA)
• "Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin", first performed by Chorus Paulinus (CHOPA)
• "Ang Maya", first performed by UP Singing Ambassadors (UPSA)
• "No Other Love", first performed by Philippine Madrigal Singers (MADZ)
• "Wind Beneath My Wings", first performed by Philippine Madrigal Singers (MADZ)
• "What Matters Most", K. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. San Luis Obispo (sænˈluːɪs əˈbɪspoʊ Spanish for St Louis the Bishop) is a city in California, located roughly midway between San Francisco The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city The United States of America —commonly referred to as the "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. The State of Illinois ( roughly ill-i-NOY is a state of the United States of America, the 21st to be admitted to the Union. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The George Canseco ( April 23, 1934 &ndash November 19, 2004) was a leading Filipino Song composer Louie Ocampo is a Filipino Composer and Arranger best known for his association with Martin Nievera. The The The University of the Philippines Singing Ambassadors, also known as the UP Singing Ambassadors or UPSA, is one of the major performing musical groups based in the The University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers (UPMS also known as the Philippine Madrigal Singers or simply Madz, is one of the major cultural groups The University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers (UPMS also known as the Philippine Madrigal Singers or simply Madz, is one of the major cultural groups Rankin, first performed by Chorus Paulinus, (CHOPA)
• "The Promise (Say Goodbye)", first performed by Philippine Madrigal Singers MADZ
• "80’s Medley", first performed by Chorus Paulinus (CHOPA)
• "Written In The Sand", first performed by Chorus Paulinus (CHOPA)
• "Heal Our Land", first performed by Chorus Paulinus (CHOPA)
• "Broken Vow", first performed by Chorus Paulinus (CHOPA)
• "Without You Mom", first performed by UP Singing Ambassadors (UPSA)
• "Love of My Life", first performed by UP Singing Ambassadors (UPSA)
• "My Heart Will Go On" (theme song of the movie "Titanic"), first performed by Chorus Paulinus, then by Philippine Madrigal Singers or MADZ
• "Tatak Ng Filipino" (Dodjie Simon), first performed by Chorus Paulinus
• "I Will" (Beatles), first performed by Chorus Paulinus
• "Can This Be Love" (Ryan Cayabyab), first performed by Chorus Paulinus (CHOPA)

Music samples

Music notation of "On Wings of the Spirit"

Click I.H.M.S., We Love You (Piano) to download musical notation courtesy of Fr. J. Roel Lungay, Piano arrangement by TQ Solis, Jr. José Roel Lungay Jr (born March 11, 1960 in Manila, Rizal, Philippines) also known as Father Roel, or more widely as
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See also

• Chorus Paulinus
• Singing Priests of Tagbilaran
• Diocese of Tagbilaran
• Paring Bol-anon
• Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary

References

Additional readings

• University of Santo Tomas Alumni Priests Association
• Catholic San Francisco, June 25, 2004
• The Great Jubilee Christmas Concert 2000 Songs. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " www. usfca. edu. Retrieved 24 January 2007. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
• An Affair to Remember Bukaspalad Message Board.
• Beting Laygo Dolor/Cristina DC Pastor and Mary Ann R. Mand. Philippines completes Iraq pullout Philippine News. 21 July 2004. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "
• Salamat Ama On-line Registry of Filipino Musical Artists. Retrieved 26 January 2007. Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
• One More Gift (Manuel Francisco / arr: Arnold Zamora) (2:32) IMUSICAPELLA One More Gift. Retrieved 26 January 2007. Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
• Around the world
• Ferdie S. Villar. Tagbilaran Singing Priests perform at Star of the Sea Church on September 17 Asian Journal Publications, September 3 - 9, 2004. Retrieved 28 January 2007. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

External links

Official link

• Arnold Zamora Official Website

Various external links

• Singing Priests of Tagbilaran
• Arnold Zamora at esnips.com
• arnold_zamora at esnips.com
• Paring Bol-anon Music
• Paring Bol-anon Music Station
• Musikang Bol-anon Station
• Arnold Zamora in IHMS
• Fros Music