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Andrea O. Veneracion: National Artist for Music


Born on July 11, 1928, she is recognized as an authority on choral music and performance and served as an adjudicator in international music competitions.


Andrea O. Veneracion, also known as Ma’am OA, founded the Philippine Madrigal Singers and spearheaded the development of Philippine choral music.


Ma’am OA is a former faculty member of the UP College of Music and honorary chair of the Philippine Federation of Choral Music. She organized a cultural outreach program to provide music education and exposure in several provinces.


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