The Philippine Chamber Singers - Los Angeles (PCS-LA) is a dynamic, diverse and decorated group of Filipino music-lovers, bonded by their passion for choral singing.  Founded in 2004, PCS-LA has grown from its humble beginnings of Christmas caroling and performing at local weddings.  What was once a small circle of friends from different choirs has blossomed into a tight-knit and talented ensemble.  PCS-LA takes pride in making waves and enriching the community through secular and sacred music and promoting the Filipino culture at various venues, cultural events, music festivals, and benefit concerts.  

In 2007, PCS-LA participated in the Choral Directors Association’s (ACDA) 24th biennial National Convention where they delivered a successful opening night performance at the International Concert Session Gala held in Miami, FL.  The choir is the very first local Filipino chorale group that has made the distinction of making an ACDA debut on the National level.  PCS-LA also graced the stages at the Long Beach Convention Center L.A. Sports Arena, the La Mirada Theater for the Performing Arts and the Cerritos Performing Arts Center to name a few. In 2008, PCSLA performed at the 4th World Festival of Sacred Music spearheaded by UCLA and at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion for the Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration.

In August of 2009, PCS-LA performed at the Ford Amphitheatre and delivered an outstanding presentation of Ryan Cayayab's music in "Awit ng Buhay", a musical revue depicting the life of a Filipino, the Filipino family dynamic, and the emotional struggles of overseas workers. October 2009 marked the inaugural performance of Maestro Gustavo Dudamel in the concert, "Bienevido Gustavo".  The Philippine Chamber Singers-Los Angeles was invited to sing at the historical event with other community choirs, including the L.A. Master Chorale, at the Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic under Dudamel's direction.  PCS-LA is also involved in community outreach and helps numerous other groups and organizations through benefit concerts. PCS-LA recently performed at a benefit concert to assist the flood victims in the Philippines that were affected by devastating typhoons.

PCS-LA continues to grow, “making waves” from one end of the Pacific to the next, from the Philippines to the U.S. to help sustain the Filipino culture, making waves in the community to support the community’s initiatives, and making sound waves to help maintain the art of and the appreciation of choral  singing.

Auditions: PCS-LA is currently auditioning for Alto and Bass singers. Please email philchambersingers.losangeles@gmail.com to arrange for an audition.

GELO FRANCISCO, Choir Director

Anthony Angelo “Gelo” Francisco, Director of the Philippine Chamber Singers – Los Angeles, is a graduate of the University of the Philippines - College of Music, who majored in Voice. As a student, he joined the world-renowned UP Madrigal Singers and toured extensively with the group on international concert tours, festivals and competitions. In 1995 he formed the pop vocal group 3 of a Kind, which stylishly and successfully merged mass appeal and formal vocal training, thus winning critics’ praises at the A Cappella Harmony Sweepstakes, becoming the Bay Area Champions of 2002.

Gelo’s uncanny ability to bring out the best in a person’s voice even in the most challenging situations has made him a sought-after choral conductor. He has handled numerous singing groups ranging from small amateur ensembles to college choirs, even the 100-voice Grand Festival Choir of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Presently, he conducts for the Cherubim Choir of St. Genevieve Church in Panorama City. His most recent foray is forming the Harana Men’s Chorus, a choral group made of highly talented individuals, including former members of the critically acclaimed UP Madrigal Singers.