This week’s episode features a conversation with LA-based Filipino composer and choral artist Saunder Choi about his journey as a composer, some of the core characteristics of Philippine choral music, the future of music publishing, and even a bit about his favorite street food locales in the L.A. area. 

Episode transcript 

Edited by Fausto Daos

Music excerpts

• “Ang Alibangbang” by Saunder Choi, performed by Boston Conservatory at Berklee Chorale, conducted by Nathan Reiff
• “Paanyaya 3” by Robin Estrada, performed by IOCSF
• “Leron, Leron Sinta” by Saunder Choi, performed by IOCSF
• “Dindikan” by Saunder Choi, performed by UU Santa Monica vocalists
• “The New Colossus” by Saunder Choi, performed by The L.A. Choral Lab
• “True Colors” by Tom Kelly & Billy Steinberg, arr. Saunder Choi, performed by Tonality
• “Give You Rest” by Saunder Choi, performed by The L.A. Choral Lab

Episode references

• Saunder Choi
• Philippine Madrigal Singers
• University of Santo Tomas Singers
• Tonality
• MusicSpoke
• MuzikSea

Theme Song: Mr. Puffy by Avi Bortnik, arr. by Paul Kim. Performed by Dynamic