Wednesday, December 05, 2007


The CompanY’s big band Christmas concert

FRESH from its much-raved about concert at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, The CompanY prepares for a Christmas edition of its big band concert on December 15 at the Music Museum.

"We've been receiving a lot of requests for a repeat from people who missed the show. It's quite flattering really. However, we didn't just want to repeat the whole thing over. Considering the date of the concert, we think that adding Christmas music culled from our holiday album will be a great idea," explains Moy Ortiz, spokesman for the group.

This concert is a realization of a seven-year pipe dream for The CompanY and the show's musical director and executive producer-Beth Martin. The show will feature a 10-piece big band ensemble with a repertoire that is almost entirely all new, so longtime CompanY music fans have a lot of new surprises in store.

This new show runs the gamut of musical genres that combine vocal harmony with a sonic wall of brasses. "A Very Horny Christmas" will showcase the musical genres of jazz, standards, swing music, classical music, a cappella, Original Pilipino Music and Broadway music. Moreover, this show also tackles more contemporary musical genres of rock, house music, rhythm and blues, Motown, jazz fusion, Latin, novelty, Christmas/ holiday music and mainstream pop.

Highlights of the repertoire include a comedic vocalese rendition of the most famous marches by John Philip Soussa, a bebop and scatting version of the novelty hit "Boom Tarat Tarat," a vocal version of the Average White Band's instrumental funk hit "Pick Up The Pieces," boogie arrangements of the APO's classic hit "Lumang Tugtugin" and the traditional Filipino Christmas carol "Noche Buena."

The show is written and directed by Moy Ortiz with special guest performances from Eugene Villaluz, saxophonist Michael Guevarra and Cercados (a teenage quartet sister act in the vein of Destiny's Child). Ding Cruz takes charge of the choreography while Danilo Franco, Arnel Papa and Sherwin Cervantes make sure that Annie Quintos, Moy Ortiz, Cecile Bautista, Sweet Plantado and Jay Marquez will all look fabulous on concert night.

For inquiries and reservations, call Music Museum at 721-0635, TicketWorld at 891-9999 or Beth Martin at (0917) 857-8500.

http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/dec/05/yehey/life/20071205lif4.html

‘A Horny Christmas
with The Company’

"We’ve been receiving a lot of requests for a repeat from people who missed the show. It’s quite flattering really. However, we didn’t just want to repeat the whole thing over. Considering the date of the concert, we think that adding Christmas music culled from our "The Christmas Album" will be a great idea," explains Moy Ortiz.

Special guest performers for the Christmas show are Eugene Villaluz , saxophonist Michael Guevarra and CERCADOS (a teenage quartet sister act in the vein of Destiny’s Child).

This big band show is a realization of a seven-year pipe dream for The CompanY and the show’s musical director and executive producer – Miss Beth Martin. The show will showcase a 10-piece big band ensemble with a repertoire that is almost entirely all new so longtime CompanY concert goers have a lot of new surprises in store.

This new show runs the gamut of musical genres that combine vocal harmony with a sonic wall of brasses. "A Very Horny Christmas" will showcase the musical genres of jazz, standards, swing music, classical music, a cappella, Original Pilipino Music and Broadway music. Moreover, this show also tackles more contemporary musical genres of rock, house music, rhythm and blues, Motown, jazz fusion, latin, novelty, Christmas/ holiday music and mainstream pop.

Highlights of the repertoire include a bebop and scatting version of the novelty hit "Boom Tarat Tarat", a vocal version of the Average White Band’s instrumental funk hit – "Pick Up The Pieces" , a comedic vocalese rendition of the most famous marches by John Philip Soussa, boogie arrangements of the APO’s classic OPM hit, "Lumang Tugtugin" and the traditional Filipino Christmas carol – Noche Buena.

The show is written and directed by Moy Ortiz . Choreography by: Ding Cruz. Wardrobe by: Danilo Franco. Jewelry by: Arnel Papa. Hair and Make up by Sherwin Cervantes. "A Very Horny Christmas with The CompanY!" is sponsored by CleanKing, PLDT Budget Card, The Music Museum, Viva Records, Danilo Franco, Arnel Papa Jewelry, Backroom Inc, Crossover 105.1 – all smooth all current, DREAM FM 106.7 – The Comfortable Choice, TJMAX Music Lab, Italianni’s, Chowking, Media Pool, Fengling Asian Cuisine and Joseph Chua.

Tickets are available at the Music Museum at 7210635 / 7216726, TicketWorld at 8919999 or through the concert’s Musical director/ producer – Miss Beth Martin 09178578500. Tickets are reasonably priced at Php 500, Php 600 and Php 800.

The CompanY is Annie Quintos, Moy Ortiz, Cecile Bautista, Sweet Plantado and Jay Marquez. For more details, please visit www.thecompanysingers.com or http://moyado.multiply.com

Big bang, big band from The CompanY

12/13/2007

Fresh from their two concert performances at the Cultural Center of the Philippines that garnered sustained ovations, the Philippines’ premiere vocals group, The CompanY, prepares for a repeat performance of their big band concert on Dec. 15 at the Music Museum, but this time with a Christmas twist!

“We’ve been receiving a lot of requests for a repeat from people who missed the show. It’s quite flattering really. However, we didn’t just want to repeat the whole thing over. Considering the date of the concert, we think that adding Christmas music culled from our The Christmas Album would be a great idea,” explains Moy Ortiz.

Special guest performers for the Christmas show are Eugene Villaluz, saxophonist Michael Guevarra and CERCADOS (a teenage quartet sister act in the vein of Destiny’s Child).

This big band show is a realization of a seven-year pipe dream for The CompanY and the show’s musical director and executive producer, Beth Martin. The show will showcase a 10-piece big band ensemble with a repertoire that is almost entirely all new, so longtime CompanY concert goers have a lot of new surprises in store.

This new show runs the gamut of musical genres that combine vocal harmony with a sonic wall of brasses. “A Very Horny Christmas” will showcase the musical genres of jazz, standards, swing music, classical music, a cappella, Original Pilipino Music and Broadway music. Moreover, this show also tackles more contemporary musical genres of rock, house music, rhythm and blues, Motown, jazz fusion, latin, novelty, Christmas/ holiday music and mainstream pop.

Highlights of the repertoire include a bebop and scatting version of the novelty hit “Boom Tarat Tarat,” a vocal version of the Average White Band’s instrumental funk hit – “Pick Up The Pieces,” a comedic vocalese rendition of the most famous marches by John Philip Soussa, boogie arrangements of the APO’s classic OPM hit, “Lumang Tugtugin” and the traditional Filipino Christmas carol, “Noche Buena.”

The show is written and directed by Moy Ortiz. Choreography is by Ding Cruz, wardrobe by Danilo Franco, jewelry by Arnel Papa, hair and makeup by Sherwin Cervantes. “A Very Horny Christmas with The CompanY!” is sponsored by CleanKing, PLDT Budget Card, The Music Museum, Viva Records, Danilo Franco, Arnel Papa Jewelry, Backroom Inc, Crossover 105.1 – all smooth all current, DREAM FM 106.7 – The Comfortable choice, TJMAX Music Lab, Italianni’s, Chowking, Media Pool, Fengling Asian Cuisine and Joseph Chua.

Tickets are available at the Music Museum at 721-0635 / 721-6726, TicketWorld at 891-9999 or through Beth Martin (09178578500). Tickets are reasonably priced at P500, P600 and P800.

The CompanY is Annie Quintos, Moy Ortiz, Cecile Bautista, Sweet Plantado and Jay Marquez.

http://tribune.net.ph/20071213/life/20071213lif4.html

Big bang, big band from The CompanY

12/13/2007

Fresh from their two concert performances at the Cultural Center of the Philippines that garnered sustained ovations, the Philippines’ premiere vocals group, The CompanY, prepares for a repeat performance of their big band concert on Dec. 15 at the Music Museum, but this time with a Christmas twist!

“We’ve been receiving a lot of requests for a repeat from people who missed the show. It’s quite flattering really. However, we didn’t just want to repeat the whole thing over. Considering the date of the concert, we think that adding Christmas music culled from our The Christmas Album would be a great idea,” explains Moy Ortiz.

Special guest performers for the Christmas show are Eugene Villaluz, saxophonist Michael Guevarra and CERCADOS (a teenage quartet sister act in the vein of Destiny’s Child).

This big band show is a realization of a seven-year pipe dream for The CompanY and the show’s musical director and executive producer, Beth Martin. The show will showcase a 10-piece big band ensemble with a repertoire that is almost entirely all new, so longtime CompanY concert goers have a lot of new surprises in store.

This new show runs the gamut of musical genres that combine vocal harmony with a sonic wall of brasses. “A Very Horny Christmas” will showcase the musical genres of jazz, standards, swing music, classical music, a cappella, Original Pilipino Music and Broadway music. Moreover, this show also tackles more contemporary musical genres of rock, house music, rhythm and blues, Motown, jazz fusion, latin, novelty, Christmas/ holiday music and mainstream pop.

Highlights of the repertoire include a bebop and scatting version of the novelty hit “Boom Tarat Tarat,” a vocal version of the Average White Band’s instrumental funk hit – “Pick Up The Pieces,” a comedic vocalese rendition of the most famous marches by John Philip Soussa, boogie arrangements of the APO’s classic OPM hit, “Lumang Tugtugin” and the traditional Filipino Christmas carol, “Noche Buena.”

The show is written and directed by Moy Ortiz. Choreography is by Ding Cruz, wardrobe by Danilo Franco, jewelry by Arnel Papa, hair and makeup by Sherwin Cervantes. “A Very Horny Christmas with The CompanY!” is sponsored by CleanKing, PLDT Budget Card, The Music Museum, Viva Records, Danilo Franco, Arnel Papa Jewelry, Backroom Inc, Crossover 105.1 – all smooth all current, DREAM FM 106.7 – The Comfortable choice, TJMAX Music Lab, Italianni’s, Chowking, Media Pool, Fengling Asian Cuisine and Joseph Chua.

Tickets are available at the Music Museum at 721-0635 / 721-6726, TicketWorld at 891-9999 or through Beth Martin (09178578500). Tickets are reasonably priced at P500, P600 and P800.

The CompanY is Annie Quintos, Moy Ortiz, Cecile Bautista, Sweet Plantado and Jay Marquez.

http://tribune.net.ph/20071213/life/20071213lif4.html

Cancer survivor gathers top singers for CD compilation



Yugel Losorata

The Big C is one of the most known life-threatening ailments, while music is a universal medium of healing.

These two popularly accepted truths come into fusion in a new compilation CD featuring topnotch singers and songs essentially celebrating life and the will of the spirit to hold on.

Cancer survivor Pinky Tobiano is in position to produce a star-studded album that includes recordings from highly achieving artists Jose Mari Chan, The Company, Jamie Rivera, and Gary Valenciano. Her initiative is her take on the continuing crusade to help cancer patients survive by lifting their spirits through various means like music.

Called H.O.P.E ("Healing of Pain and Enlightenment"), the CD features recording artists who for Pinky are the epitomes of hope. Some of the familiar songs rendered in movingly effective manner are "You Light Up My Life," "Will of the Wind," "Umagang Kay Ganda," and "Lift Up Your Hands."

"This album is a heartwarming tribute to the joy that is life. It is a boon that we could time its release during this holiday season," expressed Pinky in a statement given during the album’s recent launch.

The crusader behind "The Pinky Cares Foundation" (created for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy), Pinky was diagnosed with throat cancer herself in 2003 and successfully underwent operation that removed it. The operation was done by foreigner Dr. Jatin Shah, an internationally renowned specialist who flew from New York to Manila to cure Pinky. A touching true story revealed that Pinky met Dr.Shah on a cruise many years back, with the former sending the latter Christmas card each year since they met. Dr. Shah didn’t response even once. But nine years later he found out that the card’s sender has a throat cancer. He didn’t charge Pinky for a bill, saying that the Christmas cards she sent without fail each year were more than enough.

The Beatles original "In My Life", sung in this album by Divine Diva Jamie Rivera, is counted as the album’s carrier single. Star Records (which line produced and is distributing the album) has found the particular cut as the one that powerfully represents the tone of the album. Nixon Sy, an executive from the recording company, personally dubbed Jamie’s version (which is more of Bette Middler’s take than that of The Beatles) as "may kakaibang ramdam sa puso."

Most of the artists featured in the compilation were given twice chances to showcase their ‘healing voices.’ Prolific songwriter Jose Mari Chan participated with "Empty Space" and his original "No Rewind, No Replay", off the highly successful album "Constant Change." Mr. Pure Energy lent his voice for "Lift Up Your Hands" and "Here Am I", while The Company, regarded as the premier vocal group in the local music scene, blended for "Something Good" and "Time And Love".

Jamie’s other track is the 90s hit"Will of the Wind" while Toni Gonzaga, one of the more popular TV personalities today and a steadily rising recording star, showed her way into the album with the Babyface-Whitney Houston collaboration "Count on Me."

Other performers in the CD are Charice Pempengco, Jon Joven, Fatima Soriano, Pianne Tobiano Sinfuego, and Carissa Cruz and Jasper Manalo who sang in duet the OPM gem "Umagang Kay Ganda". These are talented voices and musicians close to Pinky’s heart and who sincerely care for the plight of cancer-stricken people.

Apart from being a homage to the power of music as a form of healing, H.O.P.E serves as a big way to reach out to Bosom Buddies (a support group for *** cancer survivors) and I Can Serve (an advocacy group empowering women afflicted with *** cancer) which are valued as beneficiaries o fH.O.P.E album sales.

http://www.mb.com.ph/ENTR20071214111592.html

H.O.P.E. springs eternal
By Phillip Cu-Unjieng
Sunday, December 16, 2007

The CompanY and Guarana perform Brazilian music in free concert

The CompanY and Eileen Sison’s Guarana in Nossa Bossa

For Brazilian music fans, here’s an interesting and exciting concert to watch. 105.1 Crossover together with Ayala Center Malls present The CompanY and Guarana (featuring Eileen Sison) in a free Brazilian themed concert entitled "Nossa Bossa (Our Bossa)" tonight (Jan. 23), at the Greenbelt 3 Park, Ayala Center, Makati. Show starts at 8 p.m.

The CompanY and Guarana have both recently released Brazilian themed albums under Viva Records just last year. The CompanY’s 17th album entitled "Destination Bossa" has proven to be a strong and consistent seller both here and abroad. Eileen Sison and Guarana’s debut album entitled "Musica Brasileira," features authentic melodies and rhythms of Brasil. Both albums will be available at the concert venue. There will be a "meet–and–greet with the artists" after the performance.

Coincidentally, both groups collaborated in each other’s albums. The CompanY featured Eileen and Guarana in a samba reggae version of the Beatles’ classic, "Here Comes The Sun." Conversely, The CompanY sang with Eileen an a cappella version of the tender Brazilian love song, "Eu Sie Que Vou Te Amar," on the "Musica Brasileira" album.

The CompanY is composed of five distinct and versatile vocalists namely: Annie Quintos, Moy Ortiz, Cecile Bautista, Sweet Plantado and Jay Marquez.

The CompanY’s band is composed of Ms. Beth Martin (band leader and musical director), Joji Magadia on bass, Jorge San Jose (drums) and Noel Santiago on guitars. Guarana is composed of Eileen Sison (lead vocals/ band leader, Michael Guevarra (saxophone/flute), Mike Ponce De Leon (vocals, conga, timbales), Tom Marco (acoustic guitar), Ike Ijiran (bass), Arwin Nava (drums), Richie Quirino (bongo) and Jon Abundo (trumpet).

For more information on these groups, please visit their respective websites at www.thecompanysingers.com and www.guaranaband.com.

"Nossa Bossa" is supported by Viva Records, 105.1 Crossover, Danilo Franco, Boy Abunda’s Backroom, Inc. and the Ayala Center Malls.

So tonight, hear your Brazilian music favorites from the Philippines’ best. Expect a carnival of sounds and colors when The CompanY and Eileen Sison’s Guarana set the stage tonight, at the Greenbelt 3 Park, Ayala Center, Makati.

http://www.mb.com.ph/ENTR20080123115088.html

January 31, 2008 07:15 PM Thursday

By: Aster Amoyo

If I Know

THE COMPANY PERFORMS ON VALENTINE

THE country’s premiere vocal group The Company will hold Valentine shows on February 13 at the Bohol Tropics, Tagbilaran City, Bohol; February 14 at CSI Stadia Jimmy L. Fernandez Center, Lucao District, Dagupan City with guest performer, Marissa Sanchez and February 16 at the Alabang Town Center.
   
For inquiries call Backroom at 4351108-20.

People's Journal

http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-31&sec=3&aid=47758

Date with stars on Valentine’s

Entertainment (as of 3/12/2008 11:59 AM)

The CompanY: "We are family"

By REYMA BUAN-DEVEZA
abs-cbnNEWS.com

To many, they are a singing group. Others might see them as a group of friends. But as far as the country's premiere vocal ensemble The CompanY is concerned, they are family.

Close to approaching their 25th anniversary as a group, The CompanY is still very solid, and busy with their distinct performances here and abroad.

"We'd been together for almost 23 years now and we are still here -- together," Moy Ortiz, the leader of The CompanY told abs-cbnNews.com.

The group shared that some of their ways to bond and to keep their relationship strong are eating and watching movies and musical plays together.

"We go out to eat but it doesn't necessarily mean that it should be fancy - but it should be clean," Ortiz added.

According to the new tenor of the group, Jay Marquez, they also consider their rehearsals as a time to forge stronger ties.

"When we are doing our rehearsals for our shows, usually we go to the place of one of our members, like in (Annie Quinto's) house she's always the ‘taya', we eat food and just drink coffee."

Annie Quintos, a soprano alto, is one of the group's founding members.

Sweet Plantado, also a member of the group, said that another way to keep their band together is to constantly communicate.

"Of course open communication just like any other relationship you need that," Plantado said.

The group is one in saying that the reason they are still united is because of love of their craft, and continually discovering things they can still offer as a group and as individuals.

The group was formed in the late 80s by Ortiz and his 11 friends. After 23 years and seventeen studio albums that have reaped 38 music industry awards, The CompanY has become the country's premiere vocal group.

They will now share the training, knowledge, experiences, and insights they have acquired in their long career by conducting a summer workshop.

The CompanY joins forces with music school Trumpets' Musicademy to offer a summer class called "Star Powers."

The group said the program is designed to provide intensive training for vocal performers in one's chosen style of contemporary music.

The workshop will run from April 2 to May 31, and will be held at the Trumpets Musicademy studio at the 5th floor of Shangri-la Mall.

The CompanY will also have a reunion show entitled "Music Museum Back to the Academy: a Dream Reunion" with the top 6 winners of ABS-CBN's Pinoy Dream Academy Season 1 on April 12th, at Museum Museum in Greenhills, San Juan.

Catch their latest album "Destination: Bossa" under Viva Records.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=111920

Entertainment (as of 3/21/2008 11:14 AM)

Holy Week not just about Christ's death: Pinoy musicians

By REYMA BUAN-DEVEZA
abs-cbnNEWS.com

THE COMPANY

For one of the country’s premiere ensembles, "The Company", exalting Holy Week comes in various ways.

The group leader and founder, Moy Ortiz, told abs-cbnNews.com that aside from praying, he may also be doing Visita Iglesia (Visit of Churches), a tradition Catholics observe during Lent.

Other members like Annie Quintos and Cecile Bautista will also do Visita Iglesia. They will also again watch the classic film for the Holy Week, "The 10 Commandments".

Another "The Company" member, Jay Marquez, will join a clan reunion in the province of Anilao, while Sweet Plantado will perform Cantata.

"Basically Holy Week is the time when you reflect on the sacrifices of God," Plantado replied when asked what Lent meant for her.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=112646

A company of friends
Aprylle Liabres, Contributor

25 March 2008

One of Philippine’s most successful vocal group talks about the ties that have bound them together for more than 23 years

“HARD WORK, vision, and passion.” That is the formula that, for 23 years, has made Moy Ortiz, Annie Quintos, Cecile Bautista, Sweet Plantado and Jay Marquez one of the country’s most successful vocal groups.

Known as The CompanY, the group is second only to The APO in terms of career longevity. The APO has been together for over 30 years; The CompanY-after surviving several membership changes-will be celebrating their 25^th year together two years from now. All of them agree that they would not have gotten to where they are had it not been for Moy, who is one of the two original founding members of the group and who is the force that holds them all together.

It was Moy’s vision that founded The CompanY in 1985. It was also thanks to Moy that the group did not collapse after founding members Andre Castillo and Reuben Laurente left. Although each member has a specific role to play-Annie handles the group’s bookings and does the accounting; Sweet helps with staging the shows and the choreography-it is Moy who has the biggest role to play. He is the visionary behind all of them. “Moy has enough passion for all of us; he has more than all of us combined. Whenever there’s a problem, we all look to Moy; he’s our strong post,” says Cecile.

A key part of their success is the attitude adjustment that they realised was required if they were to survive the business. “We have a better grasp and understanding of reality now compared to when we were just starting,” says Annie.

It is also important that one learns to survive the disappointments and setbacks, like what happened when Andre and Reuben left the group. According to Moy, it never even occurred to him to disband the group after that happened. “I had a vision for the group, and it was that vision that kept us on track,” he says.

Jay, the youngest and newest member of the group, says he didn’t have a hard time fitting in because everyone else made him feel welcome. The members of The CompanY aren’t just workmates; they’re friends-and everyone who comes along, at one point or another, learns exactly what that means. “It wasn’t that hard (fitting in),” says Jay. “They made me feel like we were old friends, and even Andre was very kind and helpful, teaching me the songs. Moy also helped a lot. I’m having a very good time so far. I didn’t feel alienated at all.”

The group is now working on a new album. Their follow-up to their bossa-flavoured Destination: Bossa is titled Group Hug, and will feature The CompanY performing the music of iconic groups like ABBA, The Carpenters, The Beatles, Queen and Manhattan Transfer, among others.

http://khaleejtimes.com/CityHome.asp?xfile=data/citytimes/2008/March/citytimes_March313.xml&section=citytimes&col=

Be a star this summer

A dream reunion concert

School is over for almost everyone except perhaps for the graduates of the first Pinoy Dream Academy. Yeng Constantino, Jay-R Siaboc, Ronnie Liang, Irish Fullerton, Panky Trinidad and Chad Peralta join their mentors from the multi-awarded vocals group The CompanY for a special summer reunion concert billed Back To The Academy: A Dream Reunion! on April 12, Saturday, at the Music Museum.

For those who may not be aware, some members of The CompanY were taken in as music teachers in the first season of the reality program Pinoy Dream Academy. The top graduates have since steadily built a name for themselves and have gained a loyal fan base in the local music industry.

The concert is meant to celebrate the gains and successes each one has been blessed with since getting out of the academy, getting their big exposure on the weekend variety show ASAP. Yeng, Jay-R, Ronnie and Chad have already released their debut albums. Irish, Jay-R and Yeng also had their taste of acting when they landed prized roles in daily drama programs. The scholars have also gone on numerous international and national concert tours. Some scholars have also been chosen as endorsers of the most recognized brands. 

The CompanY, now a quintet composed of Annie Quintos, Moy Ortiz, Cecile Bautista, Sweet Plantado and Jay Marquez, continues to be a potent force in both the recording and live entertainment industries.

Back To The Academy: A Dream Reunion will feature the best of each of the performers and will set the standard in concept-driven concerts. The repertoire shall cover a wide spectrum of music genres from pop to rock, from acoustic folk to electronic, from a cappella to dance, from the traditional to the unconventional. Musical director for the show is the irrepressible Beth Martin under the direction of Moy Ortiz.

For tickets, call The Music Museum at 721-0635 or 721-6726, Ticketworld at 891-9999 or log on to www.ticket-world.com.ph.  For more information, visit The CompanY’s official Web site at www.thecompany-singers.com

http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife3_april2_2008

April 03, 2008 06:10 PM Thursday

By: Aster Amoyo

If I Know

THE COMPANY IN TRUMPETS’ SUMMER WORKSHOP

TWENTY-three years in the music business has taught Moy Ortiz, Annie Quintos, Sweet Planta