The Company - Philippines' Premiere Vocal Ensemble

The CompanY. The Philippine's premiere vocal harmony act was formed in 1985 by alumni of the Ateneo College Glee Club. Initially, they sang as back up vocalists for the country's reigning pop stars of the '80's before turning professional as the headlining concert and recording artists that they are today.

After undergoing a number of personnel changes, the group is now a quintet composed of Sweet Plantado (soprano), Annie Quintos (soprano/alto), Cecile Bautista (alto), Jay Marquez (tenor) and Moy Ortiz (tenor2/bass).

This versatile sextet resist categorization by continually delving into almost all forms of music genres involving vocal harmony; traditional/classical choral music, pop, mainstream jazz, smooth jazz, dance, R&B, contemporary a cappella, novelty, folk, Brazilian, gospel, electronica, rap, loungecore, Christmas, Acid jazz, swing, bebop, vocalese, altenative pop, MusicAL theater, among others.

Main musical influences include: The Manhattan Transfer, The Singers Unlimited, The Carpenters, Swing Out Sister, Pizzicato Five, Burt Bacharach, Take 6, First Call, Swingle Singers, Fifth Dimension, Jimmy Webb, Paul Williams, The Corrs, Destiny’s Child etc.

The CompanY is perpetually expanding their boundaries in vocal music. Over the past 21 years they have received 36 music industry awards, making them the most awarded recording vocal group in the land. Part of this success includes the release of 14 critically and commercially successful studio albums.

The members of The CompanY also wear many hats. Within this group are songwriters, vocal and instrumental arrangers, concert and record producers, choreographers, stage directors, scriptwriters, image consultants, layout artists, set designers, visual artists, voice teachers, recording coaches, studio/session singers, stage actors and workshop masters. This only serves to underscore the versatility and talent of this group.

Veterans of the concert circuit both here and abroad, The CompanY have had the privilege of sharing the stage with international acts like The Manhattan Transfer, Jim Brickman, Noel Pointer, John Ford Coley, David Pack, Ambrosia, Survivor, Kalapana, Kenny Rankin & Michael Buble.

The group is also known for its strong (and sometimes controversial) visual images constantly reinventing their look gravitating towards the works of progressive, [...] edge European and Japanese designers. This highly experimental approach with their costumes and stage act is highly reflective of the group's motto: Substance with style!

The year 2005, marked The CompanY’s 20th Anniversary in the industry. The CompanYThe CompanY released The Anthology album (a double CD album) containing the highlights of The CompanY’s recorded work under Ivory Records and Viva Records. The CompanY’s Anthology album includes the group’s original hits, unreleased tracks, unreleased remixes, demos, jingles, radio interview excerpts, outtakes, and 4 music videos etc. This special package contains a 44 page booklet inside chronicling the group’s 20-year journey. considers themselves as very blessed and privileged to have been given longevity in such fickle and ever-changing industry. To celebrate and cherish this milestone,

In 2006 , The CompanY has released an audio and video kit that is a first of its kind in Philippine recording. Entitled, “The CompanY presents: Discovering The Singing Champion in You”, this VCD and Audio Disc features Basic Vocal Warm Up & Workout Exercises For The Contemporary Pop Singer. With the popularity of shows like American Idol, Search for a Star In A Million and Pinoy Idol – this “portable vocal lesson and workout” is a practical, effective and convenient way to discover, develop and discipline today’s pop singer.

The CompanY also released its 16th studio album entitled The Christmas Album which was a big critical and commercial success.

Last year also saw the group involved in their first television show. The CompanY was a part of the vocal and performance department of the highly rated ABS-CBN reality television program - PinoyDreamAcademy.

During the last week of March, 2007, The CompanY released their 17th album entitled Destination: Bossa; a Brazilian themed concept album.

This year, The CompanY also held its first Summer Vocal Performance Workshop in partnership with United MultiArt Productions Inc.(UMPI).

In June and July, The CompanY continued with their Brazilian musical odyssey as they staged a concert series at the Captain’s Bar of the Mandarin Oriental Manila entitled Destination Bossa Live. The group’s fourth television special (featuring highlights of this concert) aired on ABC Channel 5 in August.

September and October, 2007 found The CompanY performing their new r big band show entitled “Let’s Kick Some Brass!” first Davao City (debut show) then later at the Main Theater of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. At the CCP show, The CompanY was awarded two standing ovations by their audience.

The repeat performance of the big band show was given a Christmas twist when The CompanY staged “A Very HORNY Christmas with The CompanY” last December 15, 2007 at the Music Museum. The CompanY was once again accorded two standing ovations by the audience.

After 22 years in the business, The CompanY continues to be a potent force both in the live entertainment and recording scenes. The cliché definitely applies to The CompanY - like good wine, some things do getter better with age.