What is the Philippine Arts and Culture Ensemble of Michigan (PACE-MI)?
PACE-MI is a tax-exempt/nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. Its founders started with one common goal - form a culture learning organization that will be continued forward by the younger generation. Our mission is to provide community-based educational programs and resources on Philippine arts and culture by promoting Filipino heritage through learning of the Philippine Rondalla, Kulintang, and the traditional Folk Dances, and teaching these skills forward to the next generation of learners.
We are inspired by the Filipino ethnomusicology students who have visited our community and left behind not only their Philippine instruments but also a commitment to continue what they taught about Philippine traditional music, songs and dances. PACE-MI is also a continuation of the many community organizations on Philippine culture that had established in this area. Our vision this time is to have a sustainable organization where the younger generation teaches forward what they have learned.
Our main learning outcomes include (1) special concerts, (2) student recitals, and (3) community workshops. This year from January 01 to May 1, 2015, we have done over 200 hours of group lessons and practice involving an ensemble of over 30 instruments, 15 performers, and the participation of 20 families. The success and sustainability of this movement depend very much on your generosity and endorsement of our vision.
Links to past cultural groups and PACE-MI performances: in YouTube, in FaceBook, in Google+
PACE-MI is a tax-exempt/nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. Its founders started with one common goal - form a culture learning organization that will be continued forward by the younger generation. Our mission is to provide community-based educational programs and resources on Philippine arts and culture by promoting Filipino heritage through learning of the Philippine Rondalla, Kulintang, and the traditional Folk Dances, and teaching these skills forward to the next generation of learners.
We are inspired by the Filipino ethnomusicology students who have visited our community and left behind not only their Philippine instruments but also a commitment to continue what they taught about Philippine traditional music, songs and dances. PACE-MI is also a continuation of the many community organizations on Philippine culture that had established in this area. Our vision this time is to have a sustainable organization where the younger generation teaches forward what they have learned.
Our main learning outcomes include (1) special concerts, (2) student recitals, and (3) community workshops. This year from January 01 to May 1, 2015, we have done over 200 hours of group lessons and practice involving an ensemble of over 30 instruments, 15 performers, and the participation of 20 families. The success and sustainability of this movement depend very much on your generosity and endorsement of our vision.
Links to past cultural groups and PACE-MI performances: in YouTube, in FaceBook, in Google+
Program Areas and Area Directors:
Program Director for Kulintang: Elizabeth Weil
Program Director for Rondalla: Gemma Almendras
Program Director for Folkdance: Benita Murrel
Rondalla Instructor/Arranger: Dr. Christi-Anne Castro
Program Director for Kulintang: Elizabeth Weil
Program Director for Rondalla: Gemma Almendras
Program Director for Folkdance: Benita Murrel
Rondalla Instructor/Arranger: Dr. Christi-Anne Castro
Executive Board:
President or Chair: Benita Murrel, benitamurrel@gmail.com
Co-Chair President-Elect: Gemma Almendras, emangmd@yahoo.com
Treasurer: Elizabeth Weil, elsiebethweil@gmail.com
Secretary: Rosalinda Ignacio, rhvenz@umich.edu
PRO: Gean Almendras, gean514@gmail.com
Development Officer: Joet Reoma, joet@umich.edu
Marketing Officer: Francis Olegario, gfolegario@gmail.com
Advisory Board:
Dr. Romulo Aquino
Dr. Christi-Anne Castro
Ms. Trini Roxas (FASA)
Ms. Susan Go
Rev. Jose Malayang
Ms. Teresita Raveendra
Ms. Virginia Rezmierski
Dr. Quirico Samonte
Ms. Adelwisa Weller
President or Chair: Benita Murrel, benitamurrel@gmail.com
Co-Chair President-Elect: Gemma Almendras, emangmd@yahoo.com
Treasurer: Elizabeth Weil, elsiebethweil@gmail.com
Secretary: Rosalinda Ignacio, rhvenz@umich.edu
PRO: Gean Almendras, gean514@gmail.com
Development Officer: Joet Reoma, joet@umich.edu
Marketing Officer: Francis Olegario, gfolegario@gmail.com
Advisory Board:
Dr. Romulo Aquino
Dr. Christi-Anne Castro
Ms. Trini Roxas (FASA)
Ms. Susan Go
Rev. Jose Malayang
Ms. Teresita Raveendra
Ms. Virginia Rezmierski
Dr. Quirico Samonte
Ms. Adelwisa Weller
PACE-MI Working Committees:
Program Production and Direction:
Chair: Benita Murrel
Co-chairs: Gemma Almendras and Elsie Weil
Food and Refreshments:
Chair: Sandy Reoma
Members: Toto Rustia and Cora Yee
Costumes and Stage Set Productions:
Chair: Maritoni Delmar
Members: Riza Ng and Benita Murrel
Technical and Stage Set-up:
Chair: Danny Ignacio
Members: Sean Almendras, David Murrel and Daniel Ignacio
Publicity and Marketing:
Chair: Rose Ignacio
Co-chairs: Francis Olegario and Gean Almendras
Reception Committee:
Chair: Regina Olegario
Members: Purita Ablao, Ester Dimayuga and Karen Martinez
Fundraising and Sponsorship
Chair: Joet Reoma
Co-chair: Elizabeth Ordinario Weil
Program Production and Direction:
Chair: Benita Murrel
Co-chairs: Gemma Almendras and Elsie Weil
Food and Refreshments:
Chair: Sandy Reoma
Members: Toto Rustia and Cora Yee
Costumes and Stage Set Productions:
Chair: Maritoni Delmar
Members: Riza Ng and Benita Murrel
Technical and Stage Set-up:
Chair: Danny Ignacio
Members: Sean Almendras, David Murrel and Daniel Ignacio
Publicity and Marketing:
Chair: Rose Ignacio
Co-chairs: Francis Olegario and Gean Almendras
Reception Committee:
Chair: Regina Olegario
Members: Purita Ablao, Ester Dimayuga and Karen Martinez
Fundraising and Sponsorship
Chair: Joet Reoma
Co-chair: Elizabeth Ordinario Weil