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| (Image Source: The Manila Times/Riccio Music & Artistry Studio Academy) |
Riccio Music & Artistry (RMA) Studio Academy invites everyone to Be Their Guests in their annual musical recital concert happening on December 1, 2024, 6:00 pm, at The Podium Hall in Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City. With the theme “Be Our Guest”, this concert will gather RMA Studio Academy’s students, families, celebrities, and other A-lister guests who will witness the diverse musical prowess and performances of RMA students in one grand concert event.
Established in 2020, founded by award-winning soprano Jade Riccio who is known as "Asia's Jewel", and situated within Capitol Drive in Pasig City, RMA Studio Academy is the Philippines’ first all-in-one creative hub with a mission of harnessing the unifying power of music and empowering individuals of all ages and backgrounds to explore their artistic potential. Riccio's nearly two decades of dedicating herself to performing both locally and internationally inspired her to create a community of excellence at RMA. “Since our inception, RMA has flourished into a highly sought-after music academy with a team of accomplished coaches and performers providing personalized lessons tailored to each student’s unique goals and aspirations,” says Riccio. For the first half of the concert, RMA Studio Academy will feature musicals for they believe these will captivate their audience as well as showcase the incredible talents of their students. The musical concert will also highlight a myriad of repertoire which include Pop, OPM, K-Pop, Jazz, P-Pop, Classical, and unique fusion performances with a 15-piece orchestra.
This grand musical event of RMA Studio Academy will also show their versatility and commitment to providing a wide range of music lessons. Riccio explains, “This concert is not just a showcase of talent; it demonstrates RMA’s dedication to artistic diversity and excellence. We are also proud to include a wide range of performers, from students aged 6-30’s. Some of our students are high-profile celebrities while many others are emerging talents ready to shine on stage and as I always say stage is the best teacher." This must-see event will not only highlight musicality but will also benefit children from two esteemed organizations – Save The Children Philippines and Autism Society Philippines – as portions of the ticket sales will be donated to these two organizations. According to Riccio, the partnership reflects RMA’s commitment to making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and individuals with autism, aligning with RMA’s mission of transforming lives through music. She says, “We are honored and humbled to collaborate with these remarkable organizations as they are both close to my heart. This partnership will inspire the entire RMA family to make this concert a resounding success." One of RMA’s distinguished students-artists, Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee who serves as an ambassador for the Autism Society Philippines, makes this collaboration possible, adding a deeper significance to the event and reinforcing RMA Studio Academy’s belief in the power of music to create positive change. Riccio adds, “This concert will not only celebrate musical excellence but also contribute to causes that transform lives, demonstrating RMA’s dedication to both artistic and social responsibility."
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| Award-winning soprano known as "Asia's Jewel" and RMA Studio Academy founder Jade Riccio (Image Source: Manila Standard/Riccio Music & Artistry Studio Academy) |
Other than Dee, RMA is proud of its students who are part of the entertainment and music industry. This includes Maymay Entrata, Erika Raymundo, Atasha Muhlach, Zia Dantes, Scarlet Belo, Max Collins, Olivia Manzano, Rhian Ramos, John Arcenas, Pepe Herrera, Shanaia Gomez, Caitlyn Stave, Ondrea Sotto, Amari Sotto, Denise Laurel, Vivoree, Brigiding Aricheta, Michelle Garcia, Maria Chantal, Sabine Cerrado, Solenn Heussaff, Ina Raymundo and a lot more. These names not only shine brightly on their own but also allow themselves to hone their innate talents and further expand their artistic horizon. Riccio lauds, “At RMA, we remain committed to nurturing and supporting all our students as they grow in their artistic journeys. We believe that with passion and hard work, they can achieve incredible things both on and off the stage. Also, I always believe in the power of collaboration. I like learning from others not only with my fellow musicians but also with my students, that’s why I like and I love teaching." Riccio and the whole RMA team look forward to welcoming everyone to this event. “We’ll make sure to leave you inspired more than ever,” says Riccio. After this grand concert, RMA is proud to announce that it is opening an extension branch in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig City which will cater music group classes (group guitar, violin, or piano lessons) while another branch in southern Metro Manila will rise next year.
RMA Studio Academy's "Be Our Guest" concert is made possible through the generous support of its sponsors Lily & Matilda, Trident Insurance, Lifestyle Anthology, Yupangco Music, and Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation and media partners Manila Times, Malaya Business Insight and WheninManila.com. Tickets to the event are now available at SM Tickets outlets nationwide and online via SMTickets.com. For more information and updates, visit RMA Studio Academy's official website at rmastudioacademy.com and its official accounts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
